DISCERNING

Hello Everyone...

Got my card in the mail today.

As at now, there is no status change on the I-485. Strange though.

Thanks for all the feedback.

hello Everyone,

I know the key to this process is patience but has anyone been to an interview and still had the I-485 status still at interview scheduled after a week?

No change or feedback whatsoever?

On 10/14/2020 at 12:39 PM, JTCBH2019 said:

Hi everyone, I had my interview schedule to last March 18 (Oakland Park - FL), due to COVID-19 was canceled.

In August my husband called to USCIS and try to see why you don’t have received nothing after the office start back. They said, we supposed to be the first on schedule to the interview, but they can not give us a date. So, what they did was send an e-mail to us office in Oakland Park - FL, the answer was automatically in week - they received was case, the process status “ready to schedule an interview “.

So, 2 weeks after receive that answers, I got a notification that my interview was scheduled for today, October 14th. 
The interview was really nice, the Officer just asked for us to show documents (to me was my passport, after asked if I have drivers license ) , so he did a few questions (about 6 from the 80) from the form I-485.  
Interview Questions:

to my husband:

1. What’s your husband date of birthday?

2. Where he was born? 
3. What is his parents name’s?

 

To Me:

1. What is your address? 
2. What’s your husband full name? 
3. What’s your husband  was born?

4. What’s is husband date of  birthday?

 

The office doesn’t asked me about any documents. So, he said: you will receive your G.C in about 3 weeks and in 2 years have to you have to apply to Remove conditions. 
 

Good Luck for everyone. 

Congratulations....

Did your status on the I-485 change yet?

I was told to expect "something" in the mail in 3 weeks after my interview but the I-485 status is still "Interview scheduled"...

8 minutes ago, Crashdoom said:

Had our interview today in San Antonio and after reaffirming the answers on our application, providing proof we live together and have joint finances, we got a letter saying I was approved for conditional permanent residence!!

Congratulations!

The letter came in the same day? Wow! That was quick!

12 minutes ago, JasonIsMyName said:

I agree @DISCERNING. Our interview went well too, so I was really hoping USCIS would approve the case within a couple of weeks. Unfortunately, we're into the third week now, and the case status has not changed. Originally, when we were notified on August 24th that the interview had been scheduled, we were thinking there's no need to renew my wife's EAD/AP card. However, now we're sitting at one month to expiration with no idea when her I-485 will be approved, despite the fact that the interview was completed on September 28th. So, we went ahead and submitted the paperwork to renew her EAD/AP card today.

Sorry..... That must be very frustrating... But I hope it wont go beyond 3 weeks.

I applied to renew the EAD even after the interview was scheduled since I had a feeling the I-485 process would drag.

Yet to receive the new EAD Card though.

Already gave my employers the notice of  EAD renewal... Mine expires in November  - So close!

On 9/29/2020 at 12:29 PM, JasonIsMyName said:

My wife and I had her interview yesterday at the Baltimore Office. After we both gave an oath, the officer went through the I-485 application with my wife and had her sign/date at the end. The officer was impressed with the application, as he said it's rare to find an application with no mistakes. The only document that was asked of us is a certified copy of our marriage certificate, since the officer couldn't find the one we already submitted in the stack of documents in front of him. Thankfully, we had another certified copy with us and handed it over to him.

 

Unlike some fortunate people here, the officer did not give an immediate approval and said that the case would have to be reviewed by others in the office, giving us a letter stating as such. This may be due to the fact that the officer is relatively new (he shared that he hasn't been there long), so I'm assuming he doesn't have the authority to approve on the spot. Also, from what I've found online, it's common for cases to go into further review after the interview at the Baltimore Office. Later that afternoon, the online case status was updated to "Interview Was Completed And My Case Must Be Reviewed." Who knows how long that will take! They have up to 120 days to review the case, so I'm sure they will take their time.

 

So for those that receive an immediate approval, especially at the Baltimore Office, count your lucky stars! @emm21717

The inconsistency is strange.

Some get approved on the spot, others have to wait.

We had our interview this Tuesday. It seemed like went well. We however havent gotten any updates yet. The officer did mention they need have to do background checks and that we should expect something in the mail in 3 weeks.

Very different scenario from what others experienced.

6 hours ago, MrsRo said:

Interview done! We had ours scheduled this morning 7.45am in Newark, NJ. Arrived at 7.30am, we waited maybe 40-45 mins, interview was over in 10 mins - we took an oath, she asked for additional evidence(she said it was plenty and she didn’t even take it all). She asked a couple of simple questions - how we met, when we started officially dating, how many guests in our wedding, how long we‘ve lived together etc. Then she asked me to confirm my husbands (the USC) full name, date of birth, country of birth as well as few of the yes/no questions from the application. and said everything seems fine, we should have an update by EOD.

We got home and within 30 minutes of the interview ending my status already changed to ‘card is being produced’. It was super simple and easy and the officer was a lovely lady, who said she’s been working there for over 18 years. 
Glad it is over for now! 

Congratulations!

I have mine in 3 weeks.

8 hours ago, Paul & Mary said:

They are listed on the interview letter.

 

and you can review on the AOS guide:

 

Eventually most people (see exception below) will receive a letter from the CIS informing you of your interview date. It will include instructions on what to bring to the interview and any required items you may need to complete before hand. One of the most critical items requested will be "evidence of the relationship" which proves that your marriage is true and faithful (i.e. photos, joint checking account, joint lease, joint mortgage, and birth certificates of children if any, etc.). Also, it is important to bring the current passport of the beneficiary to the interview. The interview is fairly painless and may be video recorded and lasts between 15-30 minutes. If approved you will be mailed your "green-card" shortly after the interview date (weeks).

Thank you 🙌🏾

On 8/21/2020 at 7:15 PM, MrsRo said:

Yay! My letter arrived today - interview September 29th. 

Mrs Ro,

Do you have an idea of documents to present for the AOS interview?

I would want to gather them in readiness for an interview date.

10 hours ago, Sweetdreaming said:

If you have your i-797c receipt of pending adjustment of status, then you can use this in many states, it depends where you are.

Thanks 🙌🏾

Will try and see...

1 minute ago, Jorgedig said:

 

Thank you...

3 minutes ago, Loren Y said:

When I did my EAD renewal it was completed in about a month exactly. My friend just did his EAD/AP card a few months ago and it only took his about 5-6 weeks and he got a whole new combo card. They are both processed electronically now, so renewal is pretty quick.

Oh ok..

Thanks for the information. I really appreciate. 

My EAD renewal package got to them on the 15th of August. 

I am yet to get any notification or notice of receipt.

I guess I have 15more days to know if it needs to be followed up on.

On 8/18/2020 at 9:19 AM, Loren Y said:

You can renew as early as 180 days before the EAD/AP card expires. I would do it a few days after the window opens. File as early as possible to be safe. That is what I did for my wifes EAD/AP card, and they are both processed electronically now, so renewals are a little faster than before. But don't wait, I would get it sent as soon as you hit the 180 day window. When the new card comes it won't start until the expiration date on your current card is up. My wife has hers 3 months before her current one expired, and we managed to have our interview before the original expired, but it was good knowing the new one was already in hand before the old one expired. It made no difference at the interview, The IO looked at the cards and handed them back( For AOS it asks you to bring any cards you have received from USCIS, so make sure you bring all your cards)

Please how long did the EAD renewal take? 

Other information made me think the renewal is in a form of receipt or Notice... Do they send an entirely new card?

On 8/25/2020 at 3:31 PM, Jorgedig said:

Yep, the renewal is free.  You will get a receipt in the post which will serve as the extension.  They don't produce a new card or anything.

 

You should be fine timing-wise, but I'd send it today.

Very useful Information here...

So the renewal comes in the form of a receipt not a new card?

Any idea how long it takes for the renewal to be effected?

On 8/13/2020 at 1:26 PM, MrsH23 said:

Anyone on here from newark field office have any updates??

Newark!🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

Case ready to be scheduled for interview since September, 2019.

This process is whooping my behind! 🤦🏾‍♂️

I'm still waiting for my interview to be scheduled since September, 5 last year. I

Just got a notice from the DMV to renew my license before it expires in 90days.

I am also to prove my continuous stay. I've applied for EAD renewal but havent gotten any feedback on that yet.

Question is, what do I take to the DMV for the renewal of my driver's license?

23 minutes ago, Vasily_12 said:

Thanks, it indeed arrived today (two receipt notices). I should have waited a bit more before posting.

 

One potentially useful data point here is the non-rejection of the EAD+AP renewal application, which was filed 175 days before the combo card expiration date. There are some confused sources online saying that AP can't be renewed earlier than 120 days before expiration. However, if filed together with the EAD, AP renewal can be filed as early as 180 days before the combo card expiration.

That's great! 

How long did the notices take to arrive?

Can it be used to renew your driver's license? I just got a notice from the DMV to prove my continuous stay and to renew my License before 90days to expiration... 

This whole process has a way of getting under your skin! 🤦🏾‍♂️

11 minutes ago, Crashdoom said:

Got an update today saying the interview for my I-485 has been scheduled!!

Oh nice!

Congrats!

That means no need to renew EAD...

Have they given any update on it?

Still waiting for some acknowledgement of the EAD renewal after a week now.

Hopefully they schedule my interview Date.

Great news!

Hopefully they expedite the interviews to schedule some of us too.... September 5th would be a year waiting for interview to be scheduled.

2 hours ago, MrsRo said:

There is hope! Just received the email that my interview has been rescheduled! I originally had it for mid April(this is Newark,NJ) 

so glad I don’t have to apply for that EAD extension now. 

That's great News! There is hope after all...I put in an application for EAD extension already 🤦🏾‍♂️ since Newark is noted for delays. Still no interview date from September last year's notice to schedule.

Thanks for the insight...

Any Idea how long it takes to renew EADs?

On 8/12/2020 at 2:28 PM, MrsRo said:

Not yet, but I have to look into it and apply for an extension before the end of the month if I don’t hear anything regarding my interview. It is starting to concern me so definitely have to do something about it. 

Application for EAD extensions with pending I-485s is apparently free...

2 hours ago, Crashdoom said:

I still sent off the paper forms from the USCIS site simply because that's what I did before, though they did give me an E-Filing case number so I assume there is an E-Filing version now which may be faster

Thanks...

To go over the documents needed:

1. I-765 form

2. I - 94 

3. Copy of EAD

4. Notice of Actions on I-485, I-765

5. 2 passport photographs

Anything left out Please?

1 hour ago, Crashdoom said:

Yes, that's right. If you have an I-485 pending and you paid the fee for that, you don't need to pay to renew your EAD for the (c)(9) eligibility category. (See https://www.uscis.gov/feecalculator and my screenshot)

Thanks so much....

Please Did you do E- filing? Is it prudent to use the new forms or stick to the old one? What were the additional documents you added?

I am filing mine tomorrow.....

19 hours ago, Crashdoom said:

Yep! They accepted mine without a payment attached. I followed a recommendation to put a cover letter in with the paperwork saying that a payment wasn't included because I have an I-485 still pending, since they're overloaded right now and may reject it without checking otherwise. 

Please help me to understand this correctly.

If I have an I-485 pending, I dont need to pay to renew my EAD?

19 hours ago, Crashdoom said:

Yep! They accepted mine without a payment attached. I followed a recommendation to put a cover letter in with the paperwork saying that a payment wasn't included because I have an I-485 still pending, since they're overloaded right now and may reject it without checking otherwise. 

If I need to pay, how much does it currently cost pls?