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I was not able to find much information especially for North Carolina state on this subject when I needed it before heading to DMV previously but good news that I had my driver's license renewed today based on only I-797 receipt notice. So, I wanted to put it here for anyone who seeks this information in future...
 
Here's a summary of my case;
 
Arrived US on L1 visa Visa expired 3 months ago My REAL ID driver's license (North Caroline) also expired the same day the visa expired) No EAD or any other visa on hand for 3 months Applied for I-485 (EB3 GC) and I-765 (EAD) Received I-797 C receipt notices for both I-485 and I-765 applications a few days ago DMV in Charlotte area accepted my I-797 C receipt notices (they asked for I-94 as well which was already expired along with L1 visa) Renewed / extended for 6 months starting from the notice date of I-797 receipt notification (Not the date my visa expired) DMV used "Notice date" on the I-797C instead of the "Received Date" to renew/extend for 6 months which is super nice Not sure if I will be receiving a REALID or regular driver's licence but I couldn't care less about receiving it either way..  
I hope this sheds some light for those who wonders about this matter. As I mentioned, I was not able to find this information on internet including DMV website of North Carolina.

Absolutely! Had to respond when I saw Charlotte haha  best wishes for a quick process for you!

both i130 and i485 were approved today! 🤩🥰 best wishes to you guys! 🤞
  April 23, 2021 Case Was Approved April 22, 2021 Your interview for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, was completed, and your case must be reviewed. We will mail you a notice if we make a decision or take further action. April 22, 2021 We ordered your new card. March 17, 2021 We scheduled an interview for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. February 1, 2021 We are ready to schedule your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, for an interview. January 22, 2021 We received your response for Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. January 14, 2021 The fingerprints relating to your Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, were taken. December 9, 2020 We sent a request for initial evidence for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. September 28, 2020 We accepted the fingerprint fee for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Our National Benefits Center location is working on your case. September 15, 2020 We received your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

Congrats! Huge update
 

Small update:
Both 765 & 131 were approved today.

Update!
My SSN has come in! 3 days after my EAD/AP came in the mail.
 
And my Greencard Interview is on May 7th at 10am!
Now I gotta start phone calls for my medical!

All you have to do is to type "live chat" (or could be "live agent" instead. has to be one of either) as soon as you open up EMMA. Then it will ask you what category and you will have to choose "Green Card". After that, you will be connected to a live agent. Just ask which service location your case is and they will answer. At least this is how I got mine...
 
Btw, USCIS case tracker does not show anything related to interview on my case. It's still on fingerprint taken.

Not much of an update but I was able to file a case inquiry on the I-130 efiled 16 Sep 20.  The response was that I should receive a response by 6 May 21.  Just hope I don't get punished like transferring the case to Vermont or something.

All you have to do is to type "live chat" (or could be "live agent" instead. has to be one of either) as soon as you open up EMMA. Then it will ask you what category and you will have to choose "Green Card". After that, you will be connected to a live agent. Just ask which service location your case is and they will answer. At least this is how I got mine...
 
Btw, USCIS case tracker does not show anything related to interview on my case. It's still on fingerprint taken.

All you have to do is to type "live chat" (or could be "live agent" instead. has to be one of either) as soon as you open up EMMA. Then it will ask you what category and you will have to choose "Green Card". After that, you will be connected to a live agent. Just ask which service location your case is and they will answer. At least this is how I got mine...
 
Btw, USCIS case tracker does not show anything related to interview on my case. It's still on fingerprint taken.

Not much of an update but through EMMA, I just learned that my I-485 case is finally in the local field office (no update on appointment though).

It’s just a matter of how quick (or rather how slow) the Charlotte, NC office is now...

Congratulations!

As a small update, my interview is April 28.
 
 

Huge news, my green card interview was scheduled in Chicago! Waiting on the letter to figure out when.

Just got an email from USCIS, "Interview scheduled" AAAAAAAAAAAAAA 😱

Mine was taken on Jan 22nd of this year and received EAD shortly after that. Hope it helps

I received a letter for I-131 yesterday about “biometric reuse”. Application date for my I-131 is on Nov 27, 2020
 
Here’s what the letter says;
 
U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has received your form and is currently processing your application, petition, or request. This notice informs you that USCIS is able to reuse your previously captured fingerprints and other biometrics. USCIS will run the same security checks and use your biometric data as in the past, however, it is not necessary for you to appear at a USCIS Application Support Center (ASC) for a biometrics appointment. The biometrics fee will not be refunded.
USCIS is continuing to process your application, petition, or request. USCIS will contact you in writing if any additional information is necessary to resolve your case.
This notice is not an approval of your pending application, petition, or request.

I hope you get your I-131 soon, I am also waiting for mine to be approved.
 
When was your biometrics taken if you dont mind me asking?

March 17th

Congratulations!

My interview was scheduled! 🤩🤩 🤩🤩
 
Timeline:
March 17, 2021 Interview Was Scheduled
February 1, 2021 We are ready to schedule your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, for an interview.
January 22, 2021 We received your response for Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.
January 14, 2021 The fingerprints relating to your Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, were taken.
December 9, 2020 We sent a request for initial evidence for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.
September 28, 2020 We accepted the fingerprint fee for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Our National Benefits Center location is working on your case.
September 15, 2020 We received your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

I don't see a thread for October fillers so I'll just post here my progress so far
 
 
EB3 | ROW | NBC 
FO: Charlotte, NC 

I-485 + I-765 applied together (medicals sent along with the forms) 
I-131 applied later and still awaiting approval since 27 November 2020 

USCIS Received Date: 12 Oct 2020 
USCIS Notice Date: 16 Nov 2020 
First Fingerprint Date: 22 Jan 2021 
EAD Approval Date: 01 Feb 2021 

Current Case Status: 
January 23, 2021 | Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken

After a long time finally got update:
3/15/2021: I-485 Case Is Ready To Be Scheduled For An Interview.
Now the wait begins.