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Hey @AmandaandChayne!!!
 
Been a long time since we chatted! We joined this site about the same time. So glad to hear that you were approved for your GC! We're still awaiting ours at this point but we did receive the EAD/AP Combo card about 2 months ago. We're probably about another 2 months out for our GC interview. Dallas is one of the busier Field Offices so it takes a bit to get an interview. No issues though! The Mrs. is able to work and has all of her US documents. Next step, GC!

Hi all. I have my adjustment of status interview on December 5th, which is very exciting! However, I still haven’t had approval on my work permit, the last update I had was on May 9th that they had received and reviewed my fingerprints and they would get back to me. I also have yet to have my travel document approved. The last notice saying they had sent me a receipt notice. Why is it taking so long? What can I do to speed it along? I spoke to customer service who said it is 10 days until it has been 7 1/2 months and I can officially complain, but thought I’d check in with visajourney fam. 

I just wanted to come way back here since this is where our Journey started to give an update about my Wife's AOS Interview today.
 
So for Columbus, OH.
 
Our Interview was today at 1400. We parked along E Broad St at a parking meter. Walked to the USCIS building and went through their security check point. They didn't care that we had our phones and when I asked about what the policy for cell phones were they said we could have them in the waiting area  and not in the back.We didn't get called up till about 1410. A woman, asked that Xuyen follow her and they took all our Documents.  Yes, Columbus, OH separates you. They seem to do the Applicant first and then the Spouse second.
 
The Documents we took were based off the Letter we received and we also took everything from our K1 Visa Interview as well. According to my Wife, they went over the tons of questions on the application and then just a few basic questions and then she told then that I barely remember anything and I only know her birthday and then the USCIS Agent has stated she was done at this time and wanted to talk with me next but my Wife said she wouldn't have that and told her NO NO NO cause she didn't get to show her the pictures of our Cat named Tara yet... After the way my Wife described it I think she may have bullied all of our pictures onto the Lady and even tried to make her keep one of our cat. 😂🤣🤦‍♂️
 
When they were finished the Lady and my Wife finally came back and they were back there for probably 20 minutes. We left my Wife in the waiting room and while we were walking back to her office she was explaining to me how my Wife had done good and that she will be getting her 2yr Residency Card first and then when she reapplies she will get the next card after that. When we got to her Office, she said my Wife complained about the documents being too heavy for her to carry so she left it for me and then she laughed and I was like uhh sounds like her. haha. She asked me 
How we met each other, When I first visited, If we had any fur babies.. (This triggered that their conversation must have went smooth lol) Afterwards, with her being Retired Military and myself being a Veteran we mainly just talked and shared stories of our time enlisted.
 
 
Overall, my Wife passed.
 
So yeah, Columbus, OH will split you up for the interview so just be prepared for a split up just in case.

Hello Aprilettes Long time no speak, how are you all doing? Where are you all in the process?
My adjustment of status interview is on November 18 getting very nervous I miss you all!!

There is no set timeframe to file for AOS. However, keep in mind, it is generally prudent to file for it before your 90 days is up. It's not a requirement, but just remember though, that if you delay significantly, you will eventually be out of status. The NOA1 from the AOS will protect your status, giving you further authorized stay until the petition is complete.

It's been 323 days since we mailed our I-129F and on Tuesday my fiance was APPROVED in Juarez! I'm feeling so thankful for this community-we would have been completely lost in navigating this process without you guys!

🌸🥳Helloo everybody, just wanna let you know that I received my visa on 28th February, and departed from Yaounde, Cameroon, on March 1st. Port of entry was Chicago, everything went very well, it's quick. I am now living in Michigan, upper peninsula, since 1 month! 🤭. Matt and I are planning the wedding in 2or 3 weeks. I am happy to read how everyone's process is going well;Thank you to you all for support and guidance 😉, especially @Greenbaum😊

"Visa Receive" . . . The Long Wait is Over !!! 
 
Thank you so much @Greenbaum , @Lucy&Jason  for the help since in the beginning of the process! 😘  To all out there who are still waiting your next, just keep more patience... God Bless us all!!!  🙏🙏🙏

Just finished our interview and were approved! 😁😁😁😁

CEAC status "Issued" .. I'm so thankful for the smooth and success of my visa interview at US Embassy Manila... So Thankful to the Consul who interviewed me, he did not ask so many questions , based on our files he only based without asking me to show documents and gave me Imbra pamphlet.. To God Be The Glory ... In God We really Trust! 

got my visa, I fly next Wednesday!! Tired from all the clearing out of home and all the AP stress but beyond excited!!

Yay!!!! Status changed to issued!!!!! 
Hoping to fly next week as long as I Visa gets here this week and I can sort everything in time!!  

Just got out of the US Consulate. She was approved! She is beyond happy although the consular officer and I were kind of giggling as we watched my Fiance my answer questions lol but answered all the questions right by answering others wrong lmao. it was cute. They could tell she knew everything but she was such a train wreck lol.

Just got out of the US Consulate. She was approved! She is beyond happy although the consular officer and I were kind of giggling as we watched my Fiance my answer questions lol but answered all the questions right by answering others wrong lmao. it was cute. They could tell she knew everything but she was such a train wreck lol.

The situation in VE is precarious and unfortunate. 
 
In re to moving case to another embassy/country, a friend who just completed AOS with Cuban spouse, did it thru Guyana as embassy in Cuba is also closed and beneficiary DID NOT have residence in Guyana. 
 
This is beyond your control and the world knows what's happening in VE. Whether Bogotá or another country, I wish you the best.

I went through this with my husband when Havana stopped processing visas. It sucks but you need to wait it out until they designate a new embassy. It was roughly 30 days after they stopped processing in Havana that they announced things would move to Bogotá (interviews were there for 4 months before they moved them to Guyana).
 
They gave precedence to people who already had appointments when they stopped processing, so your wait won't be too much longer once they designate a new one. Keep checking the embassy website. They made a FAQ page on the Havana website that they kept updating with all of the relevant info.

For what it's worth, NVC is not sending any new cases to Caracas (per my phonecall with NVC this week).  I believe all cases currently in Caracas will be sent to Bogota (per emails that some couples in our caracas whatsapp group have received).
 

Our interview was 02/12/19 and yesterday the status changed to "issued". When do you think I will receive the email to know when it will be ready to pickup? My fiancée opted to pick it up at the office in Recife, Brazil. I have learned that this is the slowest way to finally get your hands on the visa package. Waiting and looking forward to her arrival on 03/20!!! 🙏

Got my K1 visa on hand a week ago, so so happy!
 
Would like to start doing my AOS research right now. Does anyone know any thread regarding AOS that I can join?

APPROVED!
 
I had my interview on Feb 12 and brought all of the documents they asked on P3 letter they emailed me.
On the day of interview the CO said that my visa was 99% approved. They have an additional requirement and they told us on the day of the interview haha. So they ask for 2018 IRS tax return transcript. Once that transcript is emailed to the embassy they can issue the visa. 
 
I was putting on AP for 3 days then the status changes to be issued now. So Happy! Congrats everyone who have been approved or even got married! To those who are still waiting, have faith! Your visa will be coming to you soon!

You can always talk with your congressman. If you submitted on April,2018 you are definitely over time. Talk with the senator your state they must help you. Success! 

Anastasia's interview was this morning (Moscow time, so still last night here in California) and the interviewer informed her she was approved. 😊
 
Best Valentine's present ever, I think.

I finally scheduled my interview appointment and medical appointment!!!
Thanks God!!!
 
Cata 
 

Hi. My case will be transferred to Bogota, Colombia because Venezuela Embassy is closed due inestable situation. Can someone please send me the Packet 3 from Bogota , Colombia? @Greenbaum if you have it, please help me. Thanks very much who can help me in this regard...