Zaraliaya

I recently just learned about this app, and I'm travelling home for Easter.
Previously it didn't let greencard holders to use the app, and now it does. I'll be travelling through the airport in Montreal, and its in their list of available airports, so thats not a worry either.

It didn't make me scan the card at all, so I was wondering what happens once I hit submit when I get to the airport going back home(USA). Mostly wondering to know if its just easier to do the regular customs line than have a hassle in the MPC line is all.

1 hour ago, txdoc said:

Chatted with online agent, received case number starting with IOE! Check still not cashed which is weird. Anyways, waiting on access code now! 

Where did you go to chat with someone, with Emma all I get is automated things and can never get a person. I'd like to know my IOE too.

I sent my case to Tempe so not Phoenix and I haven't heard anything but my check being cashed on the 23rd.

15 hours ago, Zaraliaya said:

Has anyone elses check not been cashed yet?

 

They received our packet on the 17th and we haven't heard a single thing yet. We did forget the text/email form, so that's our fault, but it seems everyone gotten some form of mail within a few days or check cashed quickly..so just wondering.

Nvm, husband 'forgot' to tell me it was cashed last week.

Has anyone elses check not been cashed yet?

They received our packet on the 17th and we haven't heard a single thing yet. We did forget the text/email form, so that's our fault, but it seems everyone gotten some form of mail within a few days or check cashed quickly..so just wondering.

Sent application: May 16th, 2023

Application received at Phoenix Lockbox: May 17, 2023

I have yet to hear anything, and my cheque hasn't been cashed yet.

Government takes forever >.>

I waited about 2 months after my interview after getting that status to receive mine. I also emailed them after the 1month mark wondering about it, and they said to wait 90 more days, so in total, they have about 120 to actually make a decision. So you just gotta wait it out.

12 hours ago, engbl said:

As a sidenote, out of paranoia we did in a full I-944 package in the submission, that is probably why we did not get an RFE in early 2021.

Congrats! But about this part, you probably didn't get an RFE for it because Biden removed it a few months into the new year, and it became useless for when we all submitted it, and is now no longer needed again.

On 9/5/2021 at 1:16 PM, PumpkinSpice said:

August 16, 2021
“Interview Was Completed And My Case Must Be Reviewed”
Your interview for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Receipt Number XXXXXX, was completed, and your case must be reviewed.
 
I had my interview in another state. me and my husband had to travel for over 15 hours to get there. I changed the address with them previously and they sent it to my old address. We told the officer that and the officer checked in the computer and confirmed that we indeed changed the address, After the interview my officer said that she needs to send everything to an officer in the state I’m in so he/she make the decision.

My I-130 is approved. 

Is there any factors that could impact some sort of delay? When I should like “okay I need to contact somebody” ?

 That ever happened to you before? 
What can I do?

I got that status, and waited about 60 days for them to finally approve it. 
I contacted USCIS around the 1month mark, and they told me to give it another 90 days, so, they probably have a max of 120days. 
You gotta just wait it out and see. And yes, it super sucks lol

from your past posts (since you dont have a timeline) looks like you applied in June, Id still give it a bit mine was about 5-6ish months, you're on the 4th month, so, keep patient!

I had that field office.
I applied for AOS in September of 2020. (ignore the k1 one on my info, it weirdly never fixed to what it should be).
I then received my bio letter on Jan. 30th 2021 with an interview date of Feb. 17th, 2021. Whether or not they're still at this speed is really up to all the covid stuff going on.

Depends on the ASC.I know someone who is in CA, who submitted in September 2020, and got their bio in like November, but is still currently waiting on their Interview. Their status is Case Ready for Interview. So, it really, really depends.

Mine was a late bio, but I got my appointment 2ish months later, but that is because I have somewhat a fast ASC.

Yeah, I live in NC, and it was $499 with any vaccinations I may have needed since I didn't have vaccination proof. It would have been about $300ish if I didn't need vaccines though.

As someone who did this last year, and now has the greencard in hand, you can totally do this if he's okay with being bored not working, or being able to leave the US until the AP comes in.

I was at the P4 stage of the whole process when Montreal embassy just closed back in March 2020. And came to visit in May, assuming by the time my trip was over (planned for August) it would be open and ready to go. I was wrong. Saw on this forum that people did AOS while and were fine -- I had no idea it was even an option at the time so I did not plan for it. So I stayed and adjusted. I told my work I was done(they kinda knew I was waiting on visa things, so was expecting it), and had my family mail most of my things to me.

For me, I had to mail Montreal to withdraw my petition (I never heard anything back though.) And the only thing that came up in the interview was he noticed I had an approved NOA1 and asked what happened, I explained it, and he was good with the reason -- it was the first time he had someone who did it so.

Update! 

So, 56 days later of my case stuck at 'Interview Has Been Completed and Case Must be Reviewed',  my greencard is being produced and has been approved!

Now I just have to wait for the mailed status, and I won't have to worry about the process for awhile.

Still hoping everyone else's case moves along faster too!

On 6/21/2021 at 10:30 PM, MelOe said:

Hi all,

we had our AOS interview from my K1 visa two weeks ago, and it went pretty well. At the end the officer told me he would just have to verify that my medical was less than one year old at the time of filing (which I know it was) and then he would approve me.

Since that interview my status on the USCIS website has been sitting at "Interview was completed and my case must be reviewed". At first I thought it would change to approved as soon as the officer verified the date of my medical. After a few days I figured maybe there is no in between status from this one until card was issued, which it would surely change to within a few days. Now that almost two weeks have passed I'm starting to worry if something went wrong. Am I just overreacting? Is this the normal status before being issed a GC, and how long does it usually take to get a GC these days? My employment authorization document will expire in August, so if this status means that they really are doing some further review of my case I think I need to file for an extension soon so I don't have to quit my job. It never ends lol

I would appreciate you guys' experience with this status, is it routine or am I in some kind of post interview review process? Any idea at what point I can expect to hear something?

Thank you for your advice!

I had mine in Raleigh on May 7th, it's almost 2 months and nothing.

I sent in a service request, and they just said to wait 90more days.

Our interview went well, and the officer said a few weeks -- guess he's bad at estimates?

So I put in a service request for my status of 'interview completed and case must be reviewed' cause it's been over a month, and almost about 2 months, and they just said to wait 90days.

I talked to other people who had it at the same location, and their card was produced the same day, so I'm not sure what's up with mine if the guy said everything is good and to expect it in a few weeks...

So that's fun.. I'll let you guys know if I hear more.

58 minutes ago, nendu said:

Just out of curiosity, what government issued photo ID did you all take to your biometric appointment? Did any of you take just the driver's license, or did all of you take passports?

I took my passport and marriage license, since passport didn't have my married name. 

No update yet for me, online still says 'Interview was Completed and Case Must Be Reviewed'.

It's been a whole month. How long do they need!? The guy did say I'd get it in a few weeks, maybe he was crazy, lol.

2 hours ago, Rachel F said:

Had my bio appt on May 10th and expedited my EAD on May 12. Received "Request has been approved" on May 17. Just saw - "New card is being produced" (today May 18). Does anyone know if my SSN will come with the card?

 

So happy!!

The SSN comes from the social security office, not USCIS, so it'll be separate in the mail at some point.

9 hours ago, Loveandhappy2020 said:

Hey friends,

 

I am really in a tough situation my father in the ICU and is really struggling back home in Canada. 
 

the thing is about a month ago my i131 updated to appeal approved, I’m not even sure what that appeal is as I haven’t even filled any appeals. I spoke with uscis and they said that my travel document has been approved and I should have notice in the mail by May 6th,  I’ve been waiting for my document and have yet to receive any notice or travel document.

 

I am so confused I really want to go back home to Canada but I don’t know if I’ll be allowed back to enter the US. My husband and daugther are here I can’t be seperated from them. 
 

What are my options? What can I do?

 

I really need help 

It really sucks about his situation,  but along with the above advice, I do believe you need that document so you can come back in so it doesn't affect your AOS. It would suck to start all over, and coming back without it, and doing AOS will probably be frowned upon, since you cannot enter with the intent of adjusting.

Also - side note-, Canada has crazy quarantine requirements at the moment. Gotta get tested before you leave, then a mandatory hotel quarantine for 3 days, then tested after those 3 days, then 10 more days at some place where you aren't putting others at risk. And they do check up on you, by either showing up, or phone calls. And then tested again before coming back. It's why I am even waiting to go back to Canada to pick up some of my belongings, its crazy doing all of that.

3 hours ago, TangoVictor said:

In my quest for mental sanity, I´ve been busy the past 11 days  Googling similar cases to mine where people got a "Your case is being held for review.." letter at the end of their interview. Unfortunately, every post I found was either people getting an approval message later that day or many months after, there was no in between. Having this in mind, every day that has gone by since our interview has been HORRIBLE because even though the interview went great, the approval could easily take months. I woke up today thinking why didn't I ask the officer about this or that or why didn't I take our lawyer to the interview? There's so many things I could've done to not be in this situation right now.

 

Today around 10AM I get an email from USCIS and I'm thinking oh well it could be that the case status changed from "Interview scheduled" to "Under review" or something like that. When I read it, my eyes go directly to the words "We ordered your new card - Case status: Card/Document Production" (I-485). WOOHOOO!!!  I was borderline about to cry not only because our case was approved but because my brain can finally rest from the anxiety that this process has placed upon it. 

 

Good luck to everyone on their cases and hopefully I'll get the card in my hands soon like @JasonS1!

Congrats! Good to know that it could take that long for that status. I didn't get it as a letter - but as an actual status.
You finally get to chill about this whole thing!

I had my interview today!

Overall it went completely fine. Questions were like, how did you meet, who asked who for engagement. Pretty simple questions.

I was asked why I went from a K1 to AOS, but only because he saw it was approved, and was thinking I just didn't get married within the 90 days. Once I told him, things were fine.

I was asked for some pictures, my medical, my I-94, and this years tax return as proof of ongoing marriage since I didn't have a SSN to be put on a lot of things.

Officer said I should get my green card in a few weeks.

Currently status says "interview was completed and case must be reviewed", so we will see how long that takes.

On 4/11/2021 at 10:05 PM, mandajoy98 said:

Hello!

My husband and I went for our Adjustment of Status Interview a few weeks ago on March 24th, and still have yet to hear our results or any update on the USCIS Case Tracking website. The interview was average and she only asked us a few general questions, requested some documents, and then told us about the removal of conditions process for our 10 year green card. She made it sound as if the USCIS benefits center makes the decision about our green card results. Has anyone else had an open ended interview left waiting once again?

 

 

Did you ever end up getting it?

On 4/28/2021 at 6:01 PM, JasonS1 said:

As an update for everyone, I had my AOS interview at the Chicago field office. To summarize it:  nothing to worry about.

 

We showed up 20 minutes before but were only allowed in 15 minutes before so we waited a bit. Went up to floor 2, showed our interview notice and were seated. We waited about 30 minutes before being called. Once in the interviewers office  it was smooth sailing. He asked us for our marriage license, birth certificates, passports, drivers license and the deed to our new house for the change of address. The questions he asked were basic: Where did you meet? When did you get engaged? When did you first start dating? 

 

He must have only asked us maybe 5-6 questions, felt more like a conversation than anything.

 

Interview took about 20 minutes and we were on our way. No approval on the spot however I am confident it will be approved.

When they asked for your birth certificates, did you give them copies or the originals, and did they keep them?

I feel like I have everything ready for my interview on Friday (May 7th), but the only thing I am missing is copies of our Birth Certificates.

4 hours ago, Entheos said:

FINALLY got an EAD update.  New Card being produced!

 

Still averaging about a week from that update to arrival these days?  A little longer?

 

Have most people experienced that when JUST the EAD case status updates to new card and the Advance Parole doesn't change still from 'case received' that they get the combo card even if the AP status doesn't change?  Or is this likely to be just the EAD?

My AP status changed when my EAD card went to 'Case Approved' -- which is the next status after the one you currently have.