Ethan & Shannon

He can interview in the UK if he is currently living in the UK.
 
Native alphabet - not necessary if interviewing in the UK.

I'M SO EXCITED FOR YOU GUYS! Congrats!!!

We had our AOS interview today for a K1 & K2....  She  really didn't ask a lot of questions, but did look at our proof of relationship. We believe everything went well and they both will be approved. The IO said that she will review the file to make sure everything is complete & correct and we should hear within 6-8 weeks. I think this is the standard message she delivers to everyone. 
 
They were missing her daughters medical reports from Rio, but we had done a new medical here and had I693's for both of them, so we should be fine. Now, we will watch the app & website for an update.

I almost can't believe my eyes but we received an update today that our green card interview has been scheduled!!! 😮😮😮 I will update once I receive the letter with the date. 
 
 

For those of you had your interview already. My status changed to card is being produced. Do I have to wait to see a case was approved status to be fully sure that I was approved? 😅 

Hi guys! Today I had my interview in SD. I was recommended for approval and explained when I had to apply for removal of conditions. 
 
We were asked several questions, hubby got nervous lol. They were interested in learning more about how was our life when we were dating online and how we kept our LDR, how many times we saw each other before getting married, why my visa was done in a different country. What we liked to do on weekends, and when decided we wanted to move forward and see each other for the first time. 

Congratulations, and good luck on your upcoming interview!
They didn’t ask to see mine at our interview, so I still have mine. Hard to say if they’ll take it or not, I’ve seen both. Good luck on your upcoming interview, hope that you do indeed get to keep your card!

EAD received today! New interview is in 8 days haha. Do I need to hand over the EAD at the interview? Kinda hoping to hang on to it if I can as I have no ID in my married name and it would be useful to use if green card takes a while or if there are any more unforeseen issues. 

My EAD was approved today!! But just a week before my interview . Oh well. 

That's for an I-693 done by a civil surgeon in the US.
 
If you're doing AOS from a visa where you had a medical exam done by a panel physician overseas (as is normal from a K1), all vaccinations were marked complete, and no conditions were found that require a follow-up exam, what matters (for avoiding having to a second medical) is that you filed for AOS within a year of your medical exam.

Had some wonderful news today! My interview has been rescheduled!! New interview date is December 17th!

EAD was delivered today. Interview in one week. Good luck everybody.

My stress level just keeps getting higher and higher with every day that goes by without EAD approval. 
 
171 days now. 

Still waiting for approval of EAD/AP. Still waiting for new interview to be scheduled. 
 
So frustrated. 

With heart full of joy, I am excited to announce that my husband and I have completed this part of immigration journey. My husband now have his green card and happy to finally feel like home in America. We wish everyone well in their journey. 
Here's our case status: 
Filing Office: Chicago.
AOS from K1 status
Filed I130, I485, I765
Case Received: July 25th, 2019
Fingerprint completed : August 13th, 2019
RFP Mailed: September 16th, 2019
RFP respond Received:  September 25th, 2019
Case ready to be scheduled: October 9th, 2019
Case scheduled for an interview: October 11th, 2019
Interview Date: November 19th
Approval Status: November 22nd
Card Mail Status: November 25th
Green card received: November 29th 
 I765 and  I130 Status changed to "case closed benefit received by other means" on November 27th
Using Case Tracker App

EAD/AP combo card has arrived!!!

For anyone getting ready for their interview or gathering the documents, here is my complete list:
 
Interview letter Both mine and spouse's passports + copies of ID page just in case Both mine and USC spouse's original birth certificates + copies Copy of complete DS-3025 (just in case) We already submitted the I-864 but included the following evidence: 2016-2018 financial year tax returns and W2s Most recent 3 months of pay stubs I-94 from https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/ Printed scan of K1 visa in passport All immigration-related documents EAD letter AP letter Combo card Stamped biometrics letter (just in case) Certified marriage certificate + copy Proof of bonafide marriage Utility bill in both our names Utility bill in only my name Mortgage in only spouse's name Proof of health insurance together Proof of car insurance together Handful of photos Cards and their envelopes addressed to both of us I hope this helps someone putting it all together.

If and I mean “IF”  there is any employer who wishes to employ you without SSN , you will be asked to provide it before your 1st pay check and I don’t know if anyone want to go through the experience of the pressure of fervently hoping their SSN comes within the given time by the employer while you’re already working.my advice for new K-1 visa applicant is that you have plenty of time in your hands while your AOS and EAD is still in process. *If USCIS website is tricky , go on google and type 1-94 form.
*Print it out and if it’s not ready on the site look up and call CBP number and tell them you can’t find your 1-94 record online , you will be asked to either wait for few days and check again or come to their office in your city to get it printed out for you.
*Go to SSA website , fill the form and take the form along with your 1-94 , a copy of your passport data page and the original passport.
* Go to their nearest SSA office and if they can’t automatically verify you (like me) , you will be asked to wait for 2 weeks. You will be verified from USCIS/DHS and you should get your SS card a week after that.
You know what K-1 is and you should be ready to explain it to the SSA attendant if they seem confuse it with IR-1 visa .

After 168 long days of waiting for EAD... a new card is being produced! 

Your social security number/profile is very important and obligatory as it’s one unique ID that will be needed for all purposes to validate your residence and background check in the U.S. Some employers require ( even US citizen/Green card holder included) to bring the physical Social Security Card along during interview. Hence, I don’t think any employer as at today will employ anyone without SSN.

*fingers crossed that those of us still waiting will see updates on our EAD/AP soon* 

You can have them done wherever your insurance (if you have it) will pay for it. Then you'll have to go to a US Civil Surgeon to get form I-693 updated with all your vaccines.

Your SSN card should arrive 2 or so weeks after your EAD/AP combo card arrives. It will also come in the mail.

Woohoo! Great news. With your application did you request a SSN? If so, it will arrive within a few weeks after your card arrives. If you didn't request one, you'll need to go into a social security office and apply for one. You will need a SSN to work.

I received my green card 8 days after my interview. I did not have to submit I-693 and they made no mention of my DS-3025 at the interview.