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I had my interview on Aug 19 at Louisville, KY FO. We were called in separately. I (beneficiary) went in first. The officer went through the i485 info and the yes/no questions. I had to answer yes to "have you ever been denied a visa" and "have you ever worked without authorization." Please correct me if I'm wrong but I believe those are forgiven when you're married to a USC. Then he proceeded to ask questions about our lives together, how we met, who cooks the most, our hobbies, who's at the wedding, who proposed, why we got married, etc. Then he called my husband in and asked the same list of questions.
 
Overall, I think it went well and lasted about 45 mins. The officer was very nice and professional, explaining the process in details. He mentioned that I should receive a decision in 2-4 weeks. Since then, my case status hasn't updated yet and still at Interview Was Scheduled. I'm hoping I'll hear back soon 😕

Received my GC 1 week after the interview. Good luck everyone!

Attended my interview on 8/4/2021
status changed to card in produce 8/4/2021
status changed to case approved 8/5/2021
 
Interview was about 20 mins asking general questions. 

Finally got an interview scheduled yall!!!! Waited 11 months for biometrics but ever since the bio appointment on July 7, it moved quicker than I thought. This is Louisville, KY FO. Status just changed today so I'll probably get the notice in the mail next week. My EAD is still stuck in Expedite Request Received since last week so it looks like I won't need that anymore. 

Don't worry too much. I had the same issue. You need to call them and let them know that your case is outside the normal window. They'll put in a request and you will get a status update within 30 days (mine changed in like 10 days). They'll schedule your biometrics (if you havent done it as yet) and they will try to resolve the i-765 as quickly as possible as well.

I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news on this.  This could of course change in the next few weeks if USCIS decide to address it (they do have a couple of provisions for mismatching codes), but I wouldn't bank on them doing that.  

The other potential problem is that you're not really filing for an EAD renewal through your I-765.  You'll be moving into a different category (the following from the I-765 instructions): 

"Initial EAD: An EAD issued to an eligible applicant for the first time under a specific eligibility category.
Renewal EAD: An EAD issued to an eligible applicant after the expiration of a previous EAD issued under the same category."