hwk

1 hour ago, ceeq said:

Thanks for sharing!! I have another question, do you know if there are windows or is it wide open? The reason I am asking is because I am thinking of preparing a big binder for the copy of the initial Adjustment of Status application that involves the affidavit of support, ead application etc. Just want to make sure if this fits in the hole they may have at their interview stations. Thanks!

Not sure what you mean but the interview was in a pretty spacious private office  there was one office desk and we sat on one side and the interviewer was on the other side  kind of felt like a doctors visit 

1 minute ago, ceeq said:

Congrats!! What was  the interview experience like in the SF office? We just received our interview date so we are getting ready.

Here i posted couple days ago about the interview but here you go. It was very easy interview. Hardest part was going to san Francisco from east bay due to the traffic

we got there 10 minutes before the interview time due to a heavy traffic towards San Francisco but it was ok as we were called about 40 minutes after our appointment time. 

Interview was very fast about 15 minutes. Some of the questions were:  When where and how did you meet?  Are we going to have kids? my name and parents names. and if my parents met my husband and lastly the have you ever done questions.  The agent asked if we have our 2017 tax returns and we provided it as well as the 2018 w-2 and 1099s.   That was it!  before leaving he told us that we should be getting the green card in 30 days but realistically in about 2 weeks, but could not tell us that we were approved or not.  

Finally received the green card!!  Total waiting time was 1 year 6 months and 10 days! 

6 minutes ago, Ohlala said:

Congrats!! No more crazy waiting for two years! I have received a RFE notification this morning and waiting for the official letter. I might miss one official id document at the interview and need to update it according. We will see when I get the official letter. Anyway, I am happy for you finally out of this crazy waiting game and enjoy a stress-free life!!

Thanks! hopefully you can get yours soon as well!  

15 hours ago, Ohlala said:

It's basically said the case under initial review. 

 

 

The following is the notification from this morning.

 

Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS 

Your Case Status: Initial Review 

Your interview for your Form I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS, Receipt Number MSCxxxxxxxxxxx, was completed, and your case must be reviewed. We will mail you a notice if we make a decision or take further action. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address. 

During this step, USCIS initiates the background checks of the applicant/petitioner and identifies issues that may need to be addressed either during an interview or by asking the applicant/petitioner to submit additional information or documentation. USCIS reviews the applicant's/petitioner's criminal history, determines if there are national security concerns that need to be addressed, and reviews the application/petition for fraud indicators. If you have filed an I-485, I-589, I-751, N-400, I-90, I-821, I-131 or I-765, you can expect to receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints and/or photographs taken. The timing of your appointment is determined by the number of applicants ahead of you that also need a biometric appointment. We try to schedule biometric appointments as quickly as possible and in most cases you will receive your appointment notice within 30 days of submitting your application. We will send your appointment notice approximately 14 days ahead of your scheduled appointment. It is important that you keep this appointment. If absolutely necessary, you can request that your appointment be rescheduled however, please be aware that rescheduling may delay the processing of your application. Please follow the instructions on your appointment notice if you need to reschedule. Occasionally, you may receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints taken when you have filed a form other than those listed above. In these situations, you may receive your appointment notice more than 30 days after submitting your application or petition. 

My online status just changed to New Card is being Produced!

20 minutes ago, Ohlala said:

It's basically said the case under initial review. 

 

 

The following is the notification from this morning.

 

Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS 

Your Case Status: Initial Review 

Your interview for your Form I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS, Receipt Number MSCxxxxxxxxxxx, was completed, and your case must be reviewed. We will mail you a notice if we make a decision or take further action. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address. 

During this step, USCIS initiates the background checks of the applicant/petitioner and identifies issues that may need to be addressed either during an interview or by asking the applicant/petitioner to submit additional information or documentation. USCIS reviews the applicant's/petitioner's criminal history, determines if there are national security concerns that need to be addressed, and reviews the application/petition for fraud indicators. If you have filed an I-485, I-589, I-751, N-400, I-90, I-821, I-131 or I-765, you can expect to receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints and/or photographs taken. The timing of your appointment is determined by the number of applicants ahead of you that also need a biometric appointment. We try to schedule biometric appointments as quickly as possible and in most cases you will receive your appointment notice within 30 days of submitting your application. We will send your appointment notice approximately 14 days ahead of your scheduled appointment. It is important that you keep this appointment. If absolutely necessary, you can request that your appointment be rescheduled however, please be aware that rescheduling may delay the processing of your application. Please follow the instructions on your appointment notice if you need to reschedule. Occasionally, you may receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints taken when you have filed a form other than those listed above. In these situations, you may receive your appointment notice more than 30 days after submitting your application or petition. 

Ohh thanks for sharing!

3 minutes ago, Ohlala said:

We are also done our interview at SF office on January 22nd. I have received notification of complete interview this morning. I will keep you updated if I hear any updates. 

We waited for 20 minutes after our appointment time and had an interview for around 40 minutes. Mostly the officer reviewed all documents submitted back to 2017 and asked if there is any new information, such as 2017 tax return, the latest pay stubs, W-2, wedding photos, any new enter/exit US border records and any change of address. Questions are pretty straight forward, such as how did you met? Where is your first date? How long have you guys been together? Where is your wedding? Who were there for the wedding? Where have you guys traveled together? Nothing is out of ordinary. Good luck for anyone is waiting for an interview or waiting for interview results! Don't let this waiting game crash your soul!

What notification did you recieve?

my online status hasnt changed yet..

14 minutes ago, M&JB said:

Did you bring a photo album or just pictures?

 

Good luck!

Multiple pictures on couple sheets. I used microsoft word and printed it out. Planned on bringing wedding album but forgot to take it with me

5 minutes ago, M&JB said:

Did the officer ask you for any specific proofs for your marriage? Did you bring a lot?

 

If he told you you should be receiving your green card, I think it would mean you were approved.

My husband brought our bank statement, insurance, and photos. the only one he asked and wanted to keep was the Photos and also the 2017 tax return & w-2 &1099s for 2018. 

Online status hasnt changed yet . 

We finished our interview! 

we got there 10 minutes before the interview time due to a heavy traffic towards San Francisco but it was ok as we were called about 40 minutes after our appointment time. 

Interview was very fast about 15 minutes. Some of the questions were:  When where and how did you meet?  Are we going to have kids? my name and parents names. and if my parents met my husband and lastly the have you ever done questions.  The agent asked if we have our 2017 tax returns and we provided it as well as the 2018 w-2 and 1099s.   That was it!  before leaving he told us that we should be getting the green card in 30 days but realistically in about 2 weeks, but could not tell us that we were approved or not.  

1 hour ago, PedroDaGr8 said:

I brought it, but the interviewer said they just needed to establish my citizenship so a passport was good enough. I can't say this holds true for all interviewers, but for mine that is how it went. 

Thank you

We will be having our interview on Jan 22nd! 

It says to bring petitioner’s birth cert. did any one bring that or is a US passport good enough? 

12 minutes ago, blackjeans said:

Finally!!!! Good luck!!!

I redid my medical exam, just FYI. I know that there's a new law that would make the first medical exam valid for 2 years, but I did not want to risk delaying my application. 

thanks for letting me know! 

Congrats on your approval!

Finally my online status changed to Interview was scheduled !!!

case was sent on July 24th 2017 

San Francisco office

14 minutes ago, runnergirl015 said:

this wait is nuts.. so frustrating that people from other processing centers who applied one year later are already getting their interviews. fingers crossed you get yours soon! i filed one month after you so i'm not holding my breath..

Yup one of my friend in flordia got their interview scheduled last week and they waited  3 months  for it

Just now, runnergirl015 said:

hwk, any good news yet?

Not yet.. still waiting 

36 minutes ago, Ray&Ash said:

I just checked processing times for i-485 for Chicago, and this is what it shows! 

Like, really?   

I hope that's not a recently updated sheet on their website!! 

Anybody out there waiting for 1.5 years or longer??

 

Almost 1.5 years. Filed on July 24th in san francisco

8 hours ago, runnergirl015 said:

I think yours should be coming anytime now! Based on the timeline Zhe Jin had I'm guessing an end of Nov/ early Dec interview date for you. Keep us posted!

Thats what im thinking too. Someone who filed july 3rd just had their status change as well so hoping i will change this year

5 minutes ago, vscp said:

Thanks! My priority date was July 3, 2017. We thought for sure it wouldn't be until sometime next year as I saw some April/May 2017 filers in SF were just getting their interviews scheduled. 

 

Will keep you posted so you can have a better idea of timeline.

Im about three weeks behind you so hopefully I can get mine this year! 

1 minute ago, vscp said:

Hi there! 

 

We are in SF and just got an online update for Interview Scheduled!!! I'm happily surprised as the case processing times listed us as anywhere from 15-28 months and we are barely at the 15 month mark.  Will update once I get a notice in the mail with the interview date and so forth!'

 

There is light at the end of the tunnel

Congrats!!! 

When was yours filed?  Im in SF as well and just want to figure out when mine will be changed!! 

Any other June/July 2017  filers get their interview date?  Mine was filed on July 24th and still waiting. 

Mine changed from ready to be scheduled on August 31st 2017  to March 15th 2018

not sure why it did but  im still waiting. My file was submitted on July 24th 2017

Mine was submitted in July 2017. still waiting for interview date.  My office is in San Francisco

Just got the mail and it was for my EAD extension stating that they dont need to do another biometrics.... 

hoping so. My online status didn't change yet.