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3 minutes ago, PP31 said:

I did the whole change of address process. So the interview letter came to my new address but the interview field office was at the old address. I don’t know why that happens but it’s a fairly common experience with people who change their addresses. 

Ohh I got it now. Thank you, that makes sense. 

On 11/10/2020 at 1:02 PM, markandoliv said:

Hey all, just had the aos green card interview.

The interviewer didnt approve us there and then. Told us to wait whilst they check some things but we will hear back in a month.  He mentioned that after 2 years we needed to remove conditions- which i took as a good sign as if we were likely going to be denied, he wouldnt say this i thought.

On the way home, i checked the case status, and it says "new card is being produced" (updated Today).  

Does this mean its been approved or may it change to something else?

 

 

What does it mean to remove conditions after 2 years? But also, congrats!

Congrats! It's crazy to hear that the USCIS almost went bankrupt too. I can't imagine what would happen if they did... What would happen to everyone's status while they are waiting. I really hope our interview goes as smoothly when they finally schedule it. 

On 11/17/2020 at 5:14 AM, Zoltan K said:

have the interview in Charlotte. you moving residence does not concern USCIS to transfer your case.

if you don't show up, they will consider you abandoning the case and close with refusal for AOS.

 

I've heard people from Portland who moved to Florida and flew back to Portland for their interview.

 

I recommend getting those flight tickets and just be done with it. The way scheduling works with COVID re-openings, I would not try to miss this one...feel lucky you had one scheduled!

 

Question because this is a slight concern of mine too, but how is OP meant to get the letter of the dates for the interview if she isn't able to access the mail from the old address because maybe someone else has moved in and they got rid of the letter.

36 minutes ago, Chancy said:

 

120 days before expiry is the earliest time you may file for renewal.  You may renew your AP anytime after that.  So go ahead and file your I-131.  Remember to include a copy of your I-485 receipt notice to waive the filing fee.

 

Thank you so much Chancy 😣. I went to re-read and I now understand what they mean by "no more than 120 before" from your comment! I feel so much better now. 

15 hours ago, Chancy said:

 

You may have misinterpreted the advice you were given in another thread.  You may apply to renew AP as many times as you need while your AOS is pending.  However, unlike the EAD receipt notice, the AP receipt notice does not serve as an extension letter.  You need the actual AP or combo card to be able to use AP to re-enter the US.

 

Hey Chancy, thank you for the information. 
I am now searching up how to renew AP, and then extend EAD but I'm seeing some worrying issues. It says the AP can only be renewed if it is filed 120 days before the expiry date. Mine is expiring on the 26/12 which is in 52 days. Wha can I do in this case?

On 10/23/2020 at 8:23 PM, NoJ said:

Yes good to know others are in same situation, we try to keep tabs on the website to make sure nothing has changed. Crazy how long this takes, my wife just reapplied for the work athorization  and advance parole since it expires here in January 2021.

Hey there, I was wondering how you were able to reapply for advance parol as someone told me that only the work authorization can be extended? 

Hey guys,

So my EAD/AP card combo is expiring in Dec, and I'm trying to search how to do it. From a website it says that I can only file within 180 of it expiring, and that it only grants a 180 day extension.

I'm currently on AOS and my field office is expected to take a very long time to schedule an interview to get a GC, so I want to know whether the 180 day extension is true because it doesn't seem very long at all. 

I'm also confused as to which specific forms I need to get both an extension EAD and AP? Is it two separate forms that I just send in as one?

And from my understandings, since I filed for AOS, I do not need to pay as long as I submit the AOS notice and copy of current EAD and AP – is that correct?

Lastly, do they just send in a new card with both combo'ed on like my current card?

Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks

I'm glad I am not alone as I was beginning to get worried! 😣 We officially passed the 1 year mark of waiting ever since the website updated to "case ready to be interviewed", and our field office is in San Fransico too. I'm also filing from Oct 2019 so it seems we're in the same batch, I hope they get to processing ours soon. We recently moved and I did update my address but I'm so anxious after reading that people didn't receive their interview letter at their new place despite updating their address.

I really don't know what to do except to wait more. 

@Ethan & Shannon
Oh perhaps we saw each other yesterday, I did remember hearing a couple say that they were childhood friends but not sure if that was you two. BTW Congratulations on your approval, I wish you two the best of luck! Thanks for commenting.

I think I'm stressing because I did read that people who were rejected with a 221g still had their passports taken... though not sure if they meant receiving the 221g (which automatically means you're ineligible). 

So the pre-wedding ceremony is sort of like a wedding but you don't sign marriage certificates (or at least real ones that register the two of you as married). It's technically an engagement party since we aren't legally married yet but honestly we regard it as our wedding day since a lot is invested in it like a wedding, and we aren't going to have a celebration this big after we get legally signed in the US. 

3 minutes ago, Diane and Chris said:

Did they keep your passport?  

Yes

Thank you @Ann&James
I feel a little more reassured. 

31 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Seems more questions than I was asked.

Ooh wow, yours must have been short too! That makes me feel bit better

3 minutes ago, Diana & Justin said:

Providing proof of your pre wedding ceremony might be seen as too marry for a K1. 

You will have to wait after mailing the birth certificate and see what happens. 

 

Sorry, I'm not entirely understanding, did you mean it as seen as too eager to marry for k1, and only willing to marry my fiance solely for k1?  Or that it is a good indication of us intending to marry in the US.

And yes, I agree it is all really is a waiting game, maybe I'm just too nervous and stressed. 

Hi Guys, 
I just attended my interview today in Sydney, Australia and as the title suggests, my actual interview bit was honestly absolutely insanely short!
I would understand maybe 5 minutes at the least, but I am pretty darn sure this was less than that, like around 3-4 minutes because people were looking at me. 
But the reason I am freaking out is that I'm not sure if that's a very good thing or not since I was issued a 221(G) for not providing an original birth certificate, which I will have to mail in once I reach home (honestly will this affect my approval?)

I'll give a brief run down of the questions I was asked and a summary of answers I provided:
-When and how I met my fiance (Online, 2008)
-How long have we been in a relationship to which he asked to clarify the year: (11 years since X of 2008)
-So you were long distance this whole time?: (Yes)
-How many times have we met each other in person: (4)
-What does my fiance do for a living: (redacted for privacy)

That was pretty much it before we were done. He didn't say anything further except that I will need to submit the additional original birth certificates and that was it, didn't say if it was approved or not. I was so shocked, now I am thinking, would this be because we have a very strong case? We have provided proof of our pre-wedding ceremony which happened the year before, as well as travel itineraries (including family holidays) for all those times we've met each other etc, and taking into consideration that we have been in a relationship for a very long time since we were kids, is that all the information he needed?

I asked him quickly, shortly after he said to provide the documents, if I get to know if it means I was approved, and he said that it will be approved after I turn in the required documents. However, I'm not sure if he meant that as a passing comment or not since everyone looked shocked after I walked out. (Other interviewers all said congratulations to the beneficiaries, even if someone required additional paper work like a national police certificate to be mailed, they still said something that gave affirmation. My interviewer said nothing at all without me asking.)

I'm honestly so nervous and don't know what to think and would really value your opinions since I felt that my interviewer didn't really give anything away at all. 

Now as for the 221 (g) I know that's a whole separate thing that I will have to wait for administrative processing times which I am also nervous for the wait time. 
What happens if it comes after my medical exam is expired. Ah it's so stressful to think that even after interview, you're not entirely in the clear yet. 


Thank you in advanced for reading, and if you submitted your opinion. 

Sincerely, another ant on the leaf.