Omoge Afo

Administration review is a good thing, everyone goes through it, it’s only for couple days while their transfer the paperwork and final stamp of the visa. Don’t worry in couple days you should get message for passport pick up. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The interview was less than 15mins, and they didnt keep everything we brought.  The interviewer told us to put everything else we had away as soon as he saw our pregnancy ultrasound lol.  We took joint banks statement, health insurance, auto insurance, mail from my daughter's school showing both of our names, over 100 pictures, cards we received from our wedding, Massive bible that my mom gave to us as wedding gift with our name engraved on it and the pregnancy ultrasound pictures.  

Thank you for you reply, our status changed to approved on November 22nd and on 25th changed to "card mailed" So all is well and we're super excited to be finally done with this portion of immigration. 
Thank you for you reply, our status changed to approved on November 22nd and on 25th changed to "card mailed" So all is well and we're super excited to finally done with this portion of immigration. 

Thank you for you reply, our status changed to approved on November 22nd and on 25th changed to "card mailed" So all is well and we're super excited to be finally done with this portion of immigration. 
Thank you for you reply, our status changed to approved on November 22nd and on 25th changed to "card mailed" So all is well and we're super excited to finally done with this portion of immigration. 

My husband and I went for the interview on November 19th at Chicago office and on November 21st the app status changed to "interview was completed and my case must be reviewed" is that normal and does anyone else got the same status?  How long does it take to get approval status?
Thanks 

My husband and I went for the interview on November 19th at Chicago office and on November 21st the app status changed to "interview was completed and my case must be reviewed" is that normal and does anyone else got the same status?  How long does it take to get approval status?
Thanks 

Oh darling, am a Nigerian and i have never heard of the culture of taking birth first and last name of your husband.  You only need to take the last name, just like the rest of the world.  American is quite flexible, if there's culture in Nigeria that require such, am sure USA system will make provision for it.  As a Nigerian, all you need to take is your husband last name.  My sister, don't let anyone stress you 

You’ll not need I-129f at the interview but it will be good to have as reference when preparing for interview. Especially with important dates. As for waiting for NOA2, for example we sent our application in July 2018 and we didn’t get NOA2 until February 2019, so it does take time. Don’t worry even if you get REF things will still go well. We got REF but we responded to their request ASAP and we were approved about a week after they received it the requested document. The key is to respond to their request quickly to move things along. Our relationship was less than a year so we sent very few pics too, I think around 10 and no issues. I know someone that have sent 1 picture and still got approved, so you never know with this things. About the birth certificate, my fiancé did had issue with his birth certificate too. You do need the it But during the preparation for the interview, the embassy will send you info on where to go and get updated birth certificate. So relax, everything will fall in place. I do feel you tho, I was like you 6 months ago. 

For the DS form, you need all the genesis of your fiance to fill the form out, ill suggest you have the first application that you sent to USCIS handy when filling out the DS, so that everything align together.  Remember all what immigration know about the relationship for now is from you.  DS form is opportunity to know your fiance, and the information in it will be the first impression to the embassy.  So be sure to fill out everyone and accurate.  you'll need your fiance parent info, her education, jobs etc.if you're stock with any question, feel free to reach out, the lawyer went over ours before submit, so i can tell you want he put for some of the questions. After the NVC, be sure to track your file to know when it will get to Nigeria. use this link to track https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?eQs=o/iS8zDpeAKjMWCuebHqOw== once the statues shows "ready" the you can fill out the DS form and pay for the visa.  You also need to email the embassy in Nigeria for you Package 3 t know where to do you medical exam and get police report before your interview. for the Visa payment, yes your fiance will have to pay at the bank in nigeria, with the passport info.  for now, what ill say should be your priority is making sure that your contact info with USCIS  is accurate and up to date t get status on your case.  Also keep eyes open for someone that you know and trust going to nigeria, if you find someone going to Nigeria, ask them to help you take your personal documents to your fiance (USCIS submitted application, 3 years tax document and evident of relationship). That is the safest way to send your document to avoid any scam. 

I'll suggest you relax, refocus your time on something else, get busy with something to distract you from waiting.  if all you do is waiting and counting days, you'll get super frustrated. getting NOA2 is not the end of waiting, there a whole new waiting game after that, especially when your file is transfer to Nigeria.  Ill give you example, we got our NOA2 in February and we're still waiting on interview, we just got our package 3 last week.  I'll say relax, dont compare your case with someone else from another country, use other case from Nigeria as comparison, because Nigeria is a whole different animal. According to my lawyer you can go to the interview with the beneficiary but the embassy wouldn't let you in.   But during the interview the beneficiary can let the interviewer know that you're outside, that might count as plus for your case. As for DS160, you both can fill it out together but you have to wait till you after NOA2 and receive your case number. So relax and wait after that. I'll suggest you both filled it out from you personal computer, dont let the beneficiary go to cafe in Nigeria. My fiance tried to do that and someone at the cafe was asking him for my SSN.  Another thing is be careful on how you send your personal document and what you send.  well the list goes on.  Hope that helps 

Another way to kill the boredom can be going into the community colleges around you and take certification classes, that will also help your career. Certification are inexpensive and get you to start getting use to American education and lecture structure.  Based on your degree you might consider doing data analytics certification or project manager. 

Few helpful tips, you can use WES to convert your degree to american standard and you can request it to be create as for employment verification.  then use your result to create resume and explore job opportunities. Your particular degree is transferable, you might consider starting from entry level to get some american work experience but that's only for few years.  But am not saying you shouldn't go for master degree ooo, but at least some work experience and master degree goes long way to progress your career here in USA.  sometime the school will look at your work experience in USA to waive for GMAT or GRE.  As for financial aid, there are NO grant for master program, but you can get student loan once you have your green card, that why am recommending working with your degree from abroad converted by WES to get funds to pay for master. So for now ill say get your degree convert with WES, create your professional resume (pay professional if you can), create your linked in and if you get a job offfer now, you can also request to expedite your EAD.  

My fiancé email the embassy twice and all he got was the auto reply messages both times. And if you read the auto reply message it has the link for P3 and everything you need for the interview 

Another way to kill the boredom can be going into the community colleges around you and take certification classes, that will also help your career. Certification are inexpensive and get you to start getting use to American education and lecture structure.  Based on your degree you might consider doing data analytics certification or project manager. 

Few helpful tips, you can use WES to convert your degree to american standard and you can request it to be create as for employment verification.  then use your result to create resume and explore job opportunities. Your particular degree is transferable, you might consider starting from entry level to get some american work experience but that's only for few years.  But am not saying you shouldn't go for master degree ooo, but at least some work experience and master degree goes long way to progress your career here in USA.  sometime the school will look at your work experience in USA to waive for GMAT or GRE.  As for financial aid, there are NO grant for master program, but you can get student loan once you have your green card, that why am recommending working with your degree from abroad converted by WES to get funds to pay for master. So for now ill say get your degree convert with WES, create your professional resume (pay professional if you can), create your linked in and if you get a job offfer now, you can also request to expedite your EAD.