1 hour ago, Kama2018 said:

Swear to God, yesterday I wanted to text you, please make a posting joke for me, and can you imagine what?

I am speechless and want to cry.... How long I was waiting... How many tears..............

New Card Is Being Produced

On January 25, 2021, we ordered your new card for Receipt Number , and will mail it to the address you gave us. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

Congratulations! Is this your gc without interview?

59 minutes ago, Kely said:

Hello family! I received a request for medicals a month ago and sent them out on january 6th. Today i just saw this update. Looks like somebody is getting approved without interview. Correct me if I'm wrong lol i thought it was going to say to say that it was approved instead of card being produced. But yea, thats the i485. I am so grateful 🙏🏾

Congratulations hun! Pls share timeline and your State. Thanks!

15 hours ago, shayona said:

Here is the timeline for my case;

 

10/05/2018    Application packet sent to USCIS consisting of I-360, I-485 and I-765

10/10/2018    USCIS received I-360, I-485 and I-765

12/04/2018   USCIS Requested for additional evidence for Form I-360.

01/03/2019   USCIS received documents requested for RFE

01/11/2019   Status been updated as Fees waived for I-485 and I-765

06/07/2019   USCIS issued EAD card (C-09) based on I-765 application.

04/10/2020   USCIS has updated I-360 case status as "New Card Is Being Produced" 

04/10/2020   USCIS has updated I-485 case status as "Case transferred to another office" 

08/17/2020  USCIS generated RFE for birth certificate 

09/15/2020  RFE answered to USCIS and received on 09/21/2020 by USCIS. 

01/08/2021 I-485 interview scheduled by USCIS on 19th Jan, 2021 at Boston field office  

 

 

Thanks hun! Congratulations 

19 hours ago, shayona said:

Hello my beloved family,

Hope you all are doing great and being safe.

Good news!!! Today my attorney received notice for I-485 interview on 19th Jan, 2021 at 7.00am

It's been such a long waiting time and finally it arrived without any update online, I have been keep checking my status but it didn't show any update.

So it's quite a bit of pleasant surprise to me, I am happy and going to get myself all prepared for it. 

 

I have only one question that notice says "REQUEST FOR APPLICATION TO APPEAR FOR INITIAL INTERVIEW", anyone has any idea why it says "INITIAL INTERVIEW"? Why not "Final Interview or just on Interview? Thanks. 

 

 

Congratulations hun! Share your timeline pls and location. Thanks!

17 hours ago, incrediblejay said:

Hi guys I'm not a frequent person here on this site I just browse through occasionally. But I had to leave my info here so persons will feel encouraged and know that their time of approval is coming. Just stay strong and don't just depend on your lawyers to push your case for you because you are just another case that they have even though they maybe trying their best to assist you. Reach out to your representatives because they'll assist you. Just google your nearest representatives their information will come up! Wishing everyone a speedy approval. 

 

 

Field Office - Federal Plaza NY NY

No Interview 

 

Feb 2018 - submitted i-360, i-485, i-765

Sept 2019 - i-360 approved. 

July 2020 -  Reached out to a NY Senator to assist me got back an email couple days after from her office saying there is an officer reviewing my file and they will make a decision in my case within 90 days which they didn't. 

Dec 3, 2020 - RFE for i-693 medical, which I didn't get in the mail but by email from USCIS for me to submit it before March 2 2021 after I reached out to every congressman/senator in NY for assistance which they replied. 

Dec 9, 2020 - i-693 medical submitted.

Dec 30, 2020 - Update on my online status i-485 card went into production. First update on case since submitted!

Dec 31, 2020 - I-485 approved

Jan 5, 2021 - Card mailed

Jan 7, 2021 - Card in Hand 

Omg! What a great news! Thank you for sharing and Congratulations to you. You gave us so much hope. Hopefully, we all get the GC without the interview! God bless you!

3 hours ago, Vikidi said:

Dear family!  

Today I have got my green card! I cannot describe what I feel after several years of stress, uncertainty about tomorrow, and fear. I feel as I can breathe again and live a full life. 

I want to say thank everyone who answered my questions and shared their information that was very useful. And thank this VAWA group, all this time I didn’t feel myself alone. 

I want to share my experience, maybe it can help somebody. 

My timeline: 

06/11/2018 – I-360, I-485 

02/24/2020 – received EAD-31 (by VAWA) 

03/27/2020 – I-485 transferred to another office 

11/27/2020 – My ex-attorney from Pennsylvania where we lived before got the invitation for the interview on 12/28/2020 only for my son (13 years old (although my new attorney changed my address 1,5 years ago when I moved to Georgia and got my C-9 card and C-31 through my new attorney). 

12/28/2020 – AOS interview in Pennsylvania 

I have never got a VAWA approval notice, any other letters from USCIS, any online updates, and didn’t get the invitation for the interview for myself. My son didn’t get an update online about his interview, so be careful when you move to the other place, be sure you can get your correspondence.  

I heard that possible we may not have the interview in the state where we don’t live anymore but I knew also that we have to come to the interview otherwise they will deny our cases. So, I decided to go where and at least to be sure that they finally change our address and after we will be waiting for our interviews in Georgia where we live now, and to figure out where is my documents and my VAWA approval letter. 

When we came to the interview with my son, I was so lucky because the officer said that she found my documents and we can both have the interview, and in spite hat are from the other state, decided to conduct our interview. We were without an attorney. Our interview was very smooth and easy. The officer was very kind and friendly. She asked for our medical forms (I-693), we did it two weeks before the interview. She asked my name, the names of my parents if I work and where, if I married, I said that I divorced and gave her my divorce decree,  my new address, how many times were I married, and about 6-7 yes/no questions. Asked my son just a couple of questions about his name, the name of me, and what grade he is studying. In the end, the officer said that everything looking good and asked which address to send our green cards to. She said usually it takes 2-4 weeks to update the information, make decisions, and send the green cards. I asked her when my VAWA case was approved because I have never got approval notice and she said in February (when I got my C-31 card). 

After the interview, my online status started to change (before this the last update was on 03/22/2020 that I-485 transferred to another office, no update about the interview) : 

12/28/2020 -  Your interview was completed , and your case must be reviewed 

12/29/2020 – We ordered your new card 

30/12/2020 – We approved your Form I-485 

31/12/2020 – We mailed your new card your Form I-485 (great present for New Year) 

01/06/2021 – The green card in my hands 
  

I wish good luck to everybody and a faster approval solution in your cases! 
 

Congratulations! I am so happy for you! 2018 is moving along and I couldn’t be more excited!

48 minutes ago, BestChampion said:

Hey, I have a question. If a person receives I-693 deficiency notice which is medical. Does it mean I 485 is in the local office and ready for the interview? I just want to know this notice also tells us that our file is our local office??

Hey, I’ve received my I-693 last year and my lawyer inquired about my I-485 too and this was response. I didn’t know they have it already in the local

office. No updates in any forms whatsoever.  

59 minutes ago, Sharshar42 said:

Okay I will have to contact my congressman because I did not receive the RFE for medical yet. I will keep you posted on any update I get and I hope that you receive the green card without interview this wait is frustrating.

Sure is, it’s ridiculous! Idk why they can’t hire more agents to make this process faster

19 hours ago, lolaB998 said:

Sure, here's the full timeline:

 

9/17/2017 - Sent I-485, I-130, I-765, I-131 - marriage-based

12/02/2017 - I-765, I-131 approved

1/16/2019 - Sent I-360, I-765, I-131 and new I-485 (my lawyer told me to send a new petition)

4/2019 - received an invitation for a marriage based interview, went to the interview by myself and showed my prima facie to the receptionist. The officer cancelled the interview, I didn't even speak to him after showing my prima facie.

5/01/2019 - received renewed EAD and advance parole

1/04/2020- applied for I-765 and I-131 renewal

3/02/2020 - received renewed EAD and advance parole

5/15/2020 - approved VAWA, received a VAWA based EAD

12/23/2020 - AOS interview scheduled for on Jan 29, 2021 interview in NYC (no updates online)

1/02/2021 -  applied for EAD and advance parole renewal

 

Hope you get your invitation soon!

Thanks for sharing the information! Congratulations and good luck!

13 hours ago, Sharshar42 said:

Hey hun, mine was approved July 2020 also did you receive RFE for medical yet?

Hey there hun! Nice! At least we can keep each other posted about the progress of our cases. I’ve received I-693 deficiency notice which is the medical. It was clearly specified that if I get the mail for interview, I’ll take it with me. If I get thr gc by mail without interview then USCIS will send RFE and further instructions. Also, it’s stated to not send in the mail now because it might cause a delay in my case. 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️

3 hours ago, lolaB998 said:

Hey guys! Hope everyone is doing well. I just  got an invitation for an interview in NYC, Federal Plaza. Here is the timeline:

 

1/16/19- Submitted I-485, I-360, I-765 and I-131

5/15/20 - Approved VAWA

12/23/20 - Interview scheduled for January 29th, 2021

 

Wishing everyone speedy approvals!

Hi! Thanks for posting updates on your status. Can you please share your full timeline? I filed at NYC too and mine was approved July 2020. Hopefully this keeps the interview schedule coming!!! 😀

13 hours ago, i-need-help-pls said:

Hello folks, I'm 2018 October filler and it's over 25 months but nothing yet. What can I do please  ? Thanks 

Did you get an approval yet? Mine is Sept 2018 and I’m waiting for interview sched at NYC

On 12/10/2020 at 5:28 PM, Boris Britva said:

Update:
Status changed to we approved your Form I-485! Thank you everyone for your support and advises, this process is a real hell but it's possible!

Timeline:
September 2018: I-360/I-485 submitted

December 2019: RFE for police clearance from home country (good moral character)

January 2020: I-360 was approved and case was transferred to local office

July 2020: Courtesy letter (medicals)

October 2020: Interview letter (2 weeks before interview date)
November 2020: Interview end up with review
December 2020: I-485 was approved (5 weeks after interview)

Guys, just don't give up! Wish all the best luck for all of you!!!

Hi! Congratulations, we have the same timeline from what state are you from?

On 12/8/2020 at 8:07 PM, Ylx said:

Hello my extended family.

Wish everybody the best and many blessings on our way.

Sharing a great news, my green card and approval are on my hands

Thank you to everybody in special to sandra @Stillwinning!!!😊 and many other I can recall right now. 

My time frame is the follow

September 2018 file vawa and aos

November 2018 prima facie

September 2019 2nd prima facie

March 2020 EAD CE1

July 2020 vawa approval

September 2020notification of medicals where due

November 2020 medicals sent

December 2020 green card on hand 

No interview no rfe

 

Thanks again!

 

 

Hi, congratulations from what State did you apply?

12 hours ago, Lish said:

I have good news fam,

Filed August 2018,

Received RFE February 2020,

Respond to RFE May 2020

C13 card received July 2020

Approval August 2020

Medical letter September 2020

Early November interview notice 

Interview completed November 18, 2020

Green card at hand November 25, 2020

In total 2EAD and 3PFs received.

Thanks to everyone here for your support and words of encouragement during this journey. It has been a long journey 2yrs 3months and 11days but God did it at last.

I implore everyone waiting to remain hopeful for the best.

Hi, Congratulations! I’m a Sept 2018 filer too. What State are you from?

On 11/20/2020 at 12:09 AM, LongFlight said:

I am not sure about how to reach senator etc but I feel like it is too early for me anyways since I just got approved right?

I don’t think so. The case itself is two yrs plus at least in mine  so that’s why I did it. 

8 hours ago, LongFlight said:

I sure will! When did your i360 got approved? Is getting I-693 deficeny notice for medical means my i485 case already in local office? Thanks

My I-360 was approved on July and I’ve asked my lawyer to follow up. He inquired and got an email back that my case was in the local office in Queens  since April 2020 🤷🏽‍♀️. So, IMO yes it’s in the local office now. 
Two days ago, my lawyer sent a mail to inquire (USCIS-Queens) and I sent an email to Sen. Schumer’s office. Whatever it takes to speed it up. I’m doing whatever I can right now. It doesn’t hurt anyways. 

8 hours ago, LongFlight said:

Hi. I am april 2019 filler any my i360 apprived beginning of october. I have received this notice beginning of november. So since this notice related to my i485. Does it mean it is already in the local office? Also I am Brooklyn filler and as I understand wait time is so long. Receiving notice in 1 month isn't a good thing?  Can you guys clarify? How long more do you guys think I will be waiting for interview minimum? Thankss

Hi, I’m also from NYC. I got the same letter on July but i was told to wait until my interview to bring my medical docu. Keep us posted with your journey 

4 hours ago, sheima said:

First of all congrats on your I-360 approval,  for I-485 interview in NY, It take’s  minimum 15 months  to be schedule for interview after your I-485  is been transferred to your local office, be patient.

Thanks, I’m trying hard to not lose my mind.

4 hours ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

Well since you've already been told your case has progressed to the local office, it's best to just wait it out..it's obviously in line for an interview. You made it this far..a few weeks or months wouldn't hurt. And oh..happy VAWA anniversary.😊⭐✨⭐🇺🇸

Thanks, it’s just really difficult holding up 

Hi everyone, I hope you’re all safe. Sept marked my 2 yr VAWA anniversary. My lawyer inquired via email and was told my case was in local NY office already on April 2020 and the approval letter came July 2020. It is taking forever! The other filers here were obv lucky having their cases moved faster than mine. What do I do? I have coming days off in December but I was told to call for an infopass schedule before two weeks of my days off bec apparently USCIS does the schedule for infopass (?). I am a nurse and I can’t just ask for a day off anytime given we’re short staffed! It’s upsetting and anxiety provoking given I’ve been waiting this long. Thoughts???

19 hours ago, sheima said:

Congratulations 😀

Thank you!

26 minutes ago, SamIAm876 said:

I filed July 2018 but I got a ref in January so it delayed my card until April. Honestly I don’t even know. I hope soon. Did your I485 update? 

Nope it didn’t update yet. Only I360. I guess it’ll update once you’re up for interview. I guess, not sure

31 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

Where have you been?😏😂 someone here..I believe @Iranlucky and few others were approved without interview but don't get excited yet...the adjudicating officer uses their discretion especially in these times to decide who waits to come in for interview and who gets waived!💁😊 there's nothing formal put out to that effect like I mentioned!

Hahaha haven’t been reading for a while due to busy work schedule. Hopefully, I’ll be one of those here who gets approved without interview hehe

Just now, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

It's two things now..the wait for interview or approval without interview! Even though there's been few approvals without interviews, there's no formal publication to that efffect! Wishing a smooth ride from here!😀🙏🌹

wow??!! Really? Never heard of approvals without interview! That would be awesome! Is that anywhere in the State or mostly  in NYC?