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Got USCIS notice today that interview was scheduled the last week of February. Best wishes to all of you out there

Filed November 1. Got the NOA in the mail on November 6 with a letter stating that they'll reuse my biometrics.

On 11/7/2023 at 9:50 AM, whiterose123 said:

What documents did you send with n400 ?

All the supporting documents I sent for the I751 (bank statements, joint tax returns, joint bills, etc.) plus all the supporting documents we've accumulated since then, such as the 2022 tax return, the most recent joint bills, bank statements, etc. I also sent them a certified copy of the marriage license, spouse proof of citizenship,  copy of the green card, copies of passport pages showing dates traveled outside the US, photographs of family gatherings, vacations together, boarding passes and hotel reservations for vacations, etc. 

Filed N400 on the November 1 and received NOA in the mail yesterday. I also got a letter saying that they'll reuse my biometrics.

There was 4 of us waiting for the airport interview. It took about 2 hours of sitting, waiting and being interviewed (Dallas DFW). This was several years ago so it maybe different nowadays. I second @Crazy Cat recommendation of 4 hours or more if possible.

Got another extension letter in the mail today, this time for 48 months. The last one was 6 months ago for 24 months.

All applicants go through some sort of administrative processing. Applicants from specific geographical areas, especially male applicant, including those from the middle east and north Africa (MENA) are put through even more thorough checks. Unfortunately, the administrative processing times for MENA applicant can take very long time. Hope this Helps!

Got the 24 months extension letter in the mail today. I'm gonna hit the snooze button for now. Good luck everyone.

Our ROC packet was sent in the mail yesterday, October 25. Good luck everyone!

He can transfer any amount he wants to. The financial institution is obligated to report to IRS and US treasury any amount over 10,000. https://www.cashero.com/blog/are-wire-transfers-over-10000-reported-to-the-irs/

Still have few months to go before we can file but wondering if Declaration of Financial Support form I-134 required along with I-751 for removal of conditions? 

All visa applicants go through some sort of Administrative Processing. This may take days and sometimes months. Middle East and North Africa MENA countries may take a lot longer. 

1 hour ago, Naw said:

That’s like 2 years for just the interview! Lol that’s insane if it’s true but it seems like it’s just for no immigrant visas though 

The data on VJ site that @Kor2USA provided you above seem to indicate from the timelines of immigrant visas that the 2-year wait is about right. Also, please note that applicants from middle east and north African countries are subject to additional AP after the interview which may take more time. Hope you get yours sooner. 

14 hours ago, Naw said:

Visa Interviews (CR1)!!!

Hello everyone! I’m gonna make this quick and short.

So I’m wondering how much time are the visa interviews take these days or at least to my specific country which is Jordan 🇯🇴. I’ve been waiting for almost a year to get my case approved but we forgot to send a simple document so we got an “RFE” message and everything seems good so far but my main question here after getting (approved), how much time am I facing to get my interview scheduled? I’ve heard that it could take up to a year but I hope that’s not the case. Maybe every country is different? I just wanna get some answers based on experience or trusted source! Thanks 🙏🏻

This is the link to the Department of State for The US embassy in Amman wait times. It shows 750+ days for non-immigrant visa wait times. One could guess that immigrant visas would be somehow similar. This also seem in line to wait time on VJ in the link @Kor2USA provided above.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/wait-times.html

United States Postal Service. It will take longer to get there but it eventually will.

7 minutes ago, beefmaster2 said:

Did anyone not get a tracking number with their green card? My status has been stuck on "card was mailed to me" for the past 5 days. 

We got a USPS tracking number about 8 days after the interview. You should get yours very soon. Best of luck!

13 hours ago, PA2DR said:

We just got our interview scheduled and  I am waiting on the notice now. My husbands first language is Spanish. Even though he can hold his own I would rather be safe than sorry. Who can be a translator? Aren't there co-vid precautions? TIA

The interpreter must be fluent in English and the applicant language, Impartial (not a family member or someone who would benefit from the applicant getting approved), a US citizen over 18 years old (I believe LPR are also allowed, even though I'm not sure), must have a valid ID. There is a form to fill.  https://www.uscis.gov/g-1256. In our case, the on phone interpreter meant that the interpreter had to appear at USCIS office, show an ID and sign the form. After signing the from in front of the officer, The interpreter was asked to sit in a separate room @USCIS office waiting area and interpreted over the phone so the interview room wont be too crowded (covid 19). It wasn't like he was interpreting over the phone from home or work, etc.

18 hours ago, Juaco said:

It is my understanding that this form is for in person interpreter.  The interview is for on the phone interpreter. Is this correct?

In our case, the on phone interpreter meant that the interpreter had to appear at USCIS office. After signing the from in front of the officer, The interpreter was asked to sit in a separate room @USCIS office waiting area and interpreted over the phone. It wasn't like he was interpreting over the phone from home or work, etc. 

1 hour ago, Ywong said:

Hi folks!

 

I got my interview rescheduled on Feb 18(was got cancelled for original one on Jan 20 😀), I am curious for those who have been interviewed, were the questions like this? - 

I collected them from some internet sources...

 

Thanks for sharing!

 

 

How You Met – Questions about how your relationship started and progressed prior to being married. It’s important to display that you and your spouse established a relationship and actually fell in love prior to being engaged then married.

• How, when and where did you meet your spouse?
• What did the two of you have in common?
• Where was your first date?
• When did your relationship turn romantic?
• How long was it before you decided to get married?
• What is the story of your marriage proposal?When did you and your spouse decide to get married? Was there a proposal? Who proposed? When and where did it take place?
• How long did you date before deciding to get married?
• When did you meet each other’s parents?
• Where and with whom did your spouse live when you met your spouse?

 

Wedding – Questions about the day you tied the knot are common. Your wedding day is a special day that most couples cherish. You should be able to account for many details of that day.

• What was your wedding like?
• What food was served?
• How many people attended your wedding?Who attended your wedding?
• Did each of your parents attend?
• Where was the wedding held?
• Who were the bridesmaids/groomsmen?
• Where did you go for the honeymoon?
• Were there any special rituals performed? If so, what kind?
• Did you and your spouse live together prior to your marriage? Where, when, and how long?
• When did you and your spouse move in together?
• When did you get married?
• What did your parents think about this marriage?

 

Relationship & Future Plans – these questions usually deal with the intimate details of your marriage. Most married couples discuss these topics at least at some point in the first year.

• Who takes care of the finances?
• When is your spouse’s birthday?
• Have you ever been on vacation together?
• Do you attend church?
• When is your anniversary?
• Do you plan on having children?
• Do you have any children from previous marriages?
• How do you and your spouse communicate (i.e. telephone, text, email, etc.)?
• How much time have you and your spouse spent together in person?

 

You Daily Routines

• What is daily life like for you and your spouse around the house?
• How do you start your day?
• How often do you text or talk on the phone when you’re apart?
• Which of you likes to cook?
• Which of you likes to clean?

 

Friends and Family

• Have you met each other’s families?Describe the circumstances who you met.
• How often do you see each other’s families?
• When was the last time you saw them?
• How do you typically celebrate holidays? For example, do you spend Thanksgiving with one family and Christmas with another?
• How many brothers and sisters does your spouse have? what are their names and ages?
• Does your spouse have any nieces or nephews?
• Do you have mutual friends?
• What’s your spouse’s best friend’s name?
• Where do your spouse’s closest family members live?

 

Education

• Where did your spouse go to school?
• Did they go to college?
• What did your spouse major in?
• What did your spouse get a degree in?

Employment

• Who is your spouse’s employer?
• What type of work does your spouse do?
• How long has your spouse been working there?
• What is your spouse’s position?
• Where did your spouse work prior?
• What is your spouse’s salary?

 

Big event, Rituals, or Celebrations

• When are your birthdays?
• What did you do to celebrate?
• What did you get each other as gifts?
• What’s the most important holiday of the year in your household, and where do you typically celebrate it?

 

Don’t be surprised, either, if your interview gets personal. You might be asked:

• Whether you use contraception and, if so, what kind?
• Whether your spouse has tattoos or birthmarks and what they look like
• What kinds of marital difficulties you’ve experienced and how you overcame them
• Who sleeps on which side of the bed?
• What pajamas do you wear?
• What medications does your spouse take?

 

 

 

Almost all the questions asked were repeat of the questions on the I485 form.

3 hours ago, Juaco said:

My wife and I are scheduled for an interview. This is for a marriage based I-485. My wife does not speak English. The letter for the interview states that will can have an interpreter by phone. The letter does not have specifis about the interpreter. Does anyone know what are the requirements for the interpreter such as can it be a family member? I tried calling theUSCIS office but no luck (recording IVR).

The interpreter must be fluent in English and the applicant language, Impartial (not a family member or someone who would benefit from the applicant getting approved), a US citizen over 18 years old (I beleive LPR are also allowed, even though I'm not sure), must have a valid ID. There is a form to fill. Here it is:

https://www.uscis.gov/g-1256

Card arrived in the mail today. Sooo excited! wish the rest of you still waiting the best of luck.

9 hours ago, Lisa Pr said:

Hi everyone, 

I was just wondering if you have any idea on how long it takes typically to receive the interview notice by mail after the online status changes to "Interview  was scheduled "?
Also I talked to an agent on the online chat who told me I could find the notice on My Uscis portal, but I don't see anything, do you have any idea where to find this by any chance ?

Thank you !

 

it took ours about a week

14 hours ago, Letspaintcookies said:

Wohoo congratulations 🥳🥳🥳 short and painless, that's what I hope for too

Case changed to Card Being Produced. Will be anxiously checking the mail box daily