tenshiswife

received my GC on June 28.

thanks.. I hope everyone here will get their approval

hey all, Can someone please help me to update the timeline.my case was approved on June 19. Still waiting for the card though Thanks

California Service Center (10 applicants)

VJName............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics......Approved....

DOODLY..............11/29/12........12/03/12........12/28/12.......--/--/--....

LISA011.............11/30/12........12/03/12........12/28/12.......--/--/--....

ANGELICNURSE........12/01/12........--/--/12........--/--/--.......--/--/--....

SAJ102965...........12/01/12........--/--/12........--/--/--.......--/--/--....

BAINBRIDGE558.......12/05/12........12/06/12........01/02/13.......--/--/--....

HAPPYRS.............12/06/12........12/10/12........01/11/13.......--/--/--....

CHICALIFORNIA.......12/11/12........12/13/12........01/09/13.......--/--/--....

WADE + KRISTIN......12/14/12........12/17/12........--/--/--.......--/--/--....

IMREALWOMAN.........12/14/12........12/17/12........--/--/--.......--/--/--....

TENSHISWIFE.........12/14/12........12/17/12........01/10/13.......--/--/--....

LBOUNDS.............12/17/12........12/18/12........--/--/--.......--/--/--....

Vermont Service Center (22 applicants)

VJName............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics......Approved....

NICOLE AND AARON....11/28/12........12/04/12........01/04/13.......--/--/--....

MARTYSHK............11/29/12........12/03/12........01/07/13.......--/--/--....

SMB21...............11/30/12........12/03/12........01/08/13.......--/--/--....

GRINGASURAMERICAN...11/30/12........12/03/12........01/07/13.......--/--/--....

MARY KATE...........11/30/12........12/03/12........12/26/12.......--/--/--....

IRISHBYNATURE.......11/30/12........12/04/12........01/03/13.......--/--/--....(early bio 12/17/12)

HOUSTONKING.........12/01/12........12/05/12........01/02/13.......--/--/--....(early bio 12/21/12)

AANDD...............12/03/12........12/10/12........01/08/13.......--/--/--....

VIVIZOKA............12/03/12........12/07/12........01/03/13.......--/--/--....(early bio 12/19/12)

KUKOLKA.............12/05/12........12/10/12........01/11/13.......--/--/--....

SOON2BATEXAN........12/05/12........12/10/12........01/08/13.......--/--/--....

NACHOS..............12/06/12........12/11/12........01/08/13.......--/--/--....

ZEEZAWRYDAN.........12/07/12........12/12/12........01/09/13.......--/--/--....

MOLEARY.............12/08/12........12/12/12........01/09/13.......--/--/--....

BOBBY_KVISA.........12/10/12........12/12/12........--/--/--.......--/--/--....

JARED AND MAY.......12/11/12........12/17/12........--/--/--.......--/--/--....

KIKAPOO.............12/14/12........12/18/12........--/--/--.......--/--/--....

MIMI0418............12/15/12........12/18/12........--/--/--.......--/--/--....

HOTGUY..............12/17/12........--/--/12........--/--/--.......--/--/--....

HENDEA3.............12/18/12........--/--/12........--/--/--.......--/--/--....

POT121..............12/18/12........--/--/12........--/--/--.......--/--/--....

CONFUSING...........12/--/12........--/--/12........--/--/--.......--/--/--....

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Spelad, the latest W2s and past year. They did ask for my husband's W2s. Good luck

Ramlee burger is impossible to get here. If anyone knows where to get that, please let us know. I miss ramlee burger.

I miss penang chendol and air itam laksa the most

We should all have a food feast! I miss nasi lemak and asam pedas!

Got my greencard in the mail today. Yay!

Someone actually called and check uscis before about this. I can't remember where. Basically this is what happen in uscis

First email on card production- our data is sent for production

2nd email on card production- card is ready to be send out to us via usps

3rd email will be change to post decision activity- basically our card is with usps and will be reaching us anytime and the process is complete.

I guess sometimes we still received updates because they either accidentally scan our data or they probably working on our other forms like I485. I have my 485 and 130 approved during interview but they only updated the 485. My 130 is still on initial review. Same goes to my AP.

Don't worry about it too much.

"Post Decision Activity

On February 12, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I131 APPLICATION FOR USCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283."

Are they sending notice and AP separately?

Basically it means your AP is on the way now. You will receive it any day now. After AP is sent out by USCIS, our online status will change to Post Decision Activity. Congratulations! Yay!

Thank you everybody for the wonderful wishes. I really appreciate it.

Daniel B,

First, Congratulation to you and your wife.

Second, to answer your question,

We file for I-130 ( together with G-325A), I -485 ( together with G-325A,I-693( medical) and I-864( affidavit of support), I-131 (optional) and I-765 (optional) and G-1145 (for notification on our status).

We also had our medical exam done as well before we start filing.

this is the link i followed when i start my AOS journey. You can always message me if you have any question. I will try my best to answer and help you but bear with me.. my english is not good.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide2

Good luck

Thanks again. Now, I guess I just have to reprint to show more pictures since I dont have the actual album. We dont have any utility bills with our name on it. we only have bank account and insurance. I hope it suffices. Two weeks til the interview date!

Im sure you will so alright. Explain to them if they ask why. Be confident and smile. Im praying for you!

Interview experience ( adjustment of status from B2 visa)

Great experience, thanks for sharing and congratulations!

thank you so much. Hope you have a smooth journey too

Thanks dear. Hope to see you in CA soon

i cannot wait! we are so going for hotpot together... and our europe trip! hahaha

i had a walk in to register my marriage cert with my husband last year I in NYC. At first i called to make an appointment but they said i can do a walk in. Make sure your husband bring his passport and birth cert. My husband do not have a passport because he lost his when we tried to register. Apparently his birth cert was not enough to prove that he is an american. they make us to go to notary public to certify that he is an american which i end up arguing with them because birth cert should be enough and they confirmed with me it is good with birth cert on the phone when i first call to check with them. Nevertheless, at the end, they let us registered as well.

To renew the passport, they definitely need a blue background pics. i saw a guy in Malaysia embassy in nyc help to take passport pics for whoever that walk in to renew their passport early in the morning when i was there to register my marriage cert. there is this place near the embassy do take pics with blue background. i got the address from the embassy but i never try the service there.

The address is as per below.

Instant Photo Services

300 East 49th Street,

between 1st & 2nd Ave

NYC 10017

Phone: 212 421 3395

6 photos / $9.95

Abt registering in embassy, I had it done with usa passport photo size (white background) there is a place nearby the embassy that have a service they take blue background in nyc. I have the address somewhere but I need time to look for it. I will post the address tomorrow. About the fine, I have a friend who live in boston. Husband and wife are malaysian. They got married in usa in 2006 but did not register their marriage in our embassy here. They registered it 2 years later (2008) in penang malaysia when they went back that for visit. So, I'm not so sure how much/strict they follow the rules.

I mean they didn't get any saman after they registered 2 years later. So I'm not so sure how it exactly work.

I didn't have an interview, but we got our shots transcribed anyway to avoid an RFE. Apparently, some people make it through just fine without the I-693 form from the civil surgeon, while others have been RFEd for it. So, it might be a safer bet to do it?

Also, (according to the embassy's website) in order to register one's marriage, the couple must appear at the embassy itself. They must also do so within 6 months of the marriage to avoid a fine. I just found that out and we're past that, so I'm wondering what to do next.

Here's a helpful link: http://www.kln.gov.my/web/usa_washington/birth_marriage_cert

Abt registering in embassy, I had it done with usa passport photo size (white background) there is a place nearby the embassy that have a service they take blue background in nyc. I have the address somewhere but I need time to look for it. I will post the address tomorrow. About the fine, I have a friend who live in boston. Husband and wife are malaysian. They got married in usa in 2006 but did not register their marriage in our embassy here. They registered it 2 years later (2008) in penang malaysia when they went back that for visit. So, I'm not so sure how much/strict they follow the rules.

nice job! so happy for you

Thanks CQ & CS. Praying for yours to have a smooth journey too

Esoj:

We did sent in actual photos in the package. We glued those photos on the papers. I guess the IO return it to us because it was too bulky for them to keep in the file hence IO prefer to just photocopy it from the album. Besides the wedding photos, pics of us with friends and family is what the IO was looking for.

Nice! Thanks for the review and congrats on your approval!! Enjoy the "time off" from the immigration stress

Thanks a lot. Yup, no stress for the next 2 years.

Nice! Thanks for the review and congrats on your approval!! Enjoy the "time off" from the immigration stress

Thanks a lot. Yup, no stress for the next 2 years.

Interview experience ( adjustment of status from B2 visa)

I will try my best to write as detail as possible and i hope this can help other memebers.

Came to USA with a B2 visa. I-94 expired on Mar 17, 2010 but only filed for AOS on Nov 8 , 2010.

Both me and my husband wear smartly (as if we are going for job interview)

Interview appointment: 9.15 am on Feb 14, 2010

Reach Albany office at 8.50am. Going through security check with no problems. Cellphones are not allow. They are super strict with this.

We hand over the bag of our documents/evidences with the interview letter to the security guard. By 9am we were seated at the waiting area.

We were call in by the IO at 9.45am. He is tall and very smart looking. We got into his room and was reunited with our bags of documents. We were told to raised our right hand and sworn in.

We were seated right in front of him. IO explained that the interview can be long or short. There is no specific time for it. He started by asking for my passport and my husband's ID. He then removed the I-94 and place my passport at the side of his table. He immediately return the photos i submitted when i sent in the application. He then asked when and how me and my husband met. I told the IO our story and the main reason we got together because we have a lot in common. My husband added that also because i love Motown. IO then asked me which Motown group i like the most which i answered The Supremes and The Temptations. IO replied he like The Temptations too.

He then explained that he have to asked those questions because they are alot of people fake the marriage in order to get a greencard. We nodded and agreed with what he said. He then asked if we have any lease agreement, bank statements or pictures that we can show him. I showed him our Sprint family plan bills where it have both of my name and my husband's name. The National Grid bills, and our joint checking account statement. I even showed him the medical bill i got from Albany Medical Center that was address to me ( this is to prove i stay in the same apartment with my husband) I then showed him our photo album. We only have 1 photo album ( about 150 pics). IO wanted to see our wedding pictures and pictures with our friends. We explained that we only got married in Albany city hall and my only friend is staying in Arizona. We also explained that we dont have any wedding reception yet because we are planning 1 for 2012 in Penang, Malaysia. He then took our wedding pictures and make a copy of it. I told him he can keep the rest of the national grid, sprint and bank statements. My husband also explained that he was unable to put in my name in the insurance because i have yet to have my SSA.

Then he explained a lot of the process is redundant but he still need to go through the forms 1 by 1. He started of with form I-130. Double check our details. Then he said he will approved the I-130 because he believe that we are in bonafide marriage.

He then proceeded to check the I-693 ( the medical).After I-693, he proceeded in checking the Affidavit of Support ( I-864). He was looking at my husband pay stub and an excel table i did to show him how much my husband made in 1 year because he have 2 jobs and we barely make it to the poverty line. He looked at the table for a quite sometimes and then he asked if we have the latest W2. I gave him copies of my husband W2.

He then check the I-485. He check our particulars like address, phone number, parents name and ask the those terrorist questions. Which i answered seriously. He then told us he will approve the I-485 because he really believe that we are in bonafide marriage.

He then explained to us about Removal of Condition and when we should file it. Told us to be very careful with the filing dates. Even though it saids we can file as early as 90 days before the expiration of the 2 years condition greencard, it is best to file 60days before expire instead of 90 days. Reason being is that, he is afraid if we file 90 days before the expiration date, we might miscalculate the days. if we send in 91 days before expiration, USCIS will denial it and we wont be able to get the fees back.

He also explained that we got the condition permanent resident because we only married less than 2 years. He then stress again because alot of people faking marriage for greencard, hence this is necessary so that USCIS will know that we are still married after 2 years.

Explain to us that we can apply citizenship 3 years from now if i want to.

He then told me that i will be expecting my greencard in the mail approximately 10 days from today.

The whole process took approximately 45 minutes. 90% of the time, the IO was checking our application forms and counter check with us to make sure it is correct. The whole process was very relaxing. No funny business or intimidating questions.

We leave the place with a big smile and happy that this part of the journey is over. We are very happy and grateful for all the members in this forum that help us and supported us through this journey.

Interview experience ( adjustment of status from B2 visa)

I will try my best to write as detail as possible and i hope this can help other memebers.

Came to USA with a B2 visa. I-94 expired on Mar 17, 2010 but only filed for AOS on Nov 8 , 2010.

Both me and my husband wear smartly (as if we are going for job interview)

Interview appointment: 9.15 am on Feb 14, 2010

Reach Albany office at 8.50am. Going through security check with no problems. Cellphones are not allow. They are super strict with this.

We hand over the bag of our documents/evidences with the interview letter to the security guard. By 9am we were seated at the waiting area.

We were call in by the IO at 9.45am. He is tall and very smart looking. We got into his room and was reunited with our bags of documents. We were told to raised our right hand and sworn in.

We were seated right in front of him. IO explained that the interview can be long or short. There is no specific time for it. He started by asking for my passport and my husband's ID. He then removed the I-94 and place my passport at the side of his table. He immediately return the photos i submitted when i sent in the application. He then asked when and how me and my husband met. I told the IO our story and the main reason we got together because we have a lot in common. My husband added that also because i love Motown. IO then asked me which Motown group i like the most which i answered The Supremes and The Temptations. IO replied he like The Temptations too.

He then explained that he have to asked those questions because they are alot of people fake the marriage in order to get a greencard. We nodded and agreed with what he said. He then asked if we have any lease agreement, bank statements or pictures that we can show him. I showed him our Sprint family plan bills where it have both of my name and my husband's name. The National Grid bills, and our joint checking account statement. I even showed him the medical bill i got from Albany Medical Center that was address to me ( this is to prove i stay in the same apartment with my husband) I then showed him our photo album. We only have 1 photo album ( about 150 pics). IO wanted to see our wedding pictures and pictures with our friends. We explained that we only got married in Albany city hall and my only friend is staying in Arizona. We also explained that we dont have any wedding reception yet because we are planning 1 for 2012 in Penang, Malaysia. He then took our wedding pictures and make a copy of it. I told him he can keep the rest of the national grid, sprint and bank statements. My husband also explained that he was unable to put in my name in the insurance because i have yet to have my SSA.

Then he explained a lot of the process is redundant but he still need to go through the forms 1 by 1. He started of with form I-130. Double check our details. Then he said he will approved the I-130 because he believe that we are in bonafide marriage.

He then proceeded to check the I-693 ( the medical).After I-693, he proceeded in checking the Affidavit of Support ( I-864). He was looking at my husband pay stub and an excel table i did to show him how much my husband made in 1 year because he have 2 jobs and we barely make it to the poverty line. He looked at the table for a quite sometimes and then he asked if we have the latest W2. I gave him copies of my husband W2.

He then check the I-485. He check our particulars like address, phone number, parents name and ask the those terrorist questions. Which i answered seriously. He then told us he will approve the I-485 because he really believe that we are in bonafide marriage.

He then explained to us about Removal of Condition and when we should file it. Told us to be very careful with the filing dates. Even though it saids we can file as early as 90 days before the expiration of the 2 years condition greencard, it is best to file 60days before expire instead of 90 days. Reason being is that, he is afraid if we file 90 days before the expiration date, we might miscalculate the days. if we send in 91 days before expiration, USCIS will denial it and we wont be able to get the fees back.

He also explained that we got the condition permanent resident because we only married less than 2 years. He then stress again because alot of people faking marriage for greencard, hence this is necessary so that USCIS will know that we are still married after 2 years.

Explain to us that we can apply citizenship 3 years from now if i want to.

He then told me that i will be expecting my greencard in the mail approximately 10 days from today.

The whole process took approximately 45 minutes. 90% of the time, the IO was checking our application forms and counter check with us to make sure it is correct. The whole process was very relaxing. No funny business or intimidating questions.

We leave the place with a big smile and happy that this part of the journey is over. We are very happy and grateful for all the members in this forum that help us and supported us through this journey.

Interview experience ( adjustment of status from B2 visa)

I will try my best to write as detail as possible and i hope this can help other memebers.

Came to USA with a B2 visa. I-94 expired on Mar 17, 2010 but only filed for AOS on Nov 8 , 2010.

Both me and my husband wear smartly (as if we are going for job interview)

Interview appointment: 9.15 am on Feb 14, 2010

Reach Albany office at 8.50am. Going through security check with no problems. Cellphones are not allow. They are super strict with this.

We hand over the bag of our documents/evidences with the interview letter to the security guard. By 9am we were seated at the waiting area.

We were call in by the IO at 9.45am. He is tall and very smart looking. We got into his room and was reunited with our bags of documents. We were told to raised our right hand and sworn in.

We were seated right in front of him. IO explained that the interview can be long or short. There is no specific time for it. He started by asking for my passport and my husband's ID. He then removed the I-94 and place my passport at the side of his table. He immediately return the photos i submitted when i sent in the application. He then asked when and how me and my husband met. I told the IO our story and the main reason we got together because we have a lot in common. My husband added that also because i love Motown. IO then asked me which Motown group i like the most which i answered The Supremes and The Temptations. IO replied he like The Temptations too.

He then explained that he have to asked those questions because they are alot of people fake the marriage in order to get a greencard. We nodded and agreed with what he said. He then asked if we have any lease agreement, bank statements or pictures that we can show him. I showed him our Sprint family plan bills where it have both of my name and my husband's name. The National Grid bills, and our joint checking account statement. I even showed him the medical bill i got from Albany Medical Center that was address to me ( this is to prove i stay in the same apartment with my husband) I then showed him our photo album. We only have 1 photo album ( about 150 pics). IO wanted to see our wedding pictures and pictures with our friends. We explained that we only got married in Albany city hall and my only friend is staying in Arizona. We also explained that we dont have any wedding reception yet because we are planning 1 for 2012 in Penang, Malaysia. He then took our wedding pictures and make a copy of it. I told him he can keep the rest of the national grid, sprint and bank statements. My husband also explained that he was unable to put in my name in the insurance because i have yet to have my SSA.

Then he explained a lot of the process is redundant but he still need to go through the forms 1 by 1. He started of with form I-130. Double check our details. Then he said he will approved the I-130 because he believe that we are in bonafide marriage.

He then proceeded to check the I-693 ( the medical).After I-693, he proceeded in checking the Affidavit of Support ( I-864). He was looking at my husband pay stub and an excel table i did to show him how much my husband made in 1 year because he have 2 jobs and we barely make it to the poverty line. He looked at the table for a quite sometimes and then he asked if we have the latest W2. I gave him copies of my husband W2.

He then check the I-485. He check our particulars like address, phone number, parents name and ask the those terrorist questions. Which i answered seriously. He then told us he will approve the I-485 because he really believe that we are in bonafide marriage.

He then explained to us about Removal of Condition and when we should file it. Told us to be very careful with the filing dates. Even though it saids we can file as early as 90 days before the expiration of the 2 years condition greencard, it is best to file 60days before expire instead of 90 days. Reason being is that, he is afraid if we file 90 days before the expiration date, we might miscalculate the days. if we send in 91 days before expiration, USCIS will denial it and we wont be able to get the fees back.

He also explained that we got the condition permanent resident because we only married less than 2 years. He then stress again because alot of people faking marriage for greencard, hence this is necessary so that USCIS will know that we are still married after 2 years.

Explain to us that we can apply citizenship 3 years from now if i want to.

He then told me that i will be expecting my greencard in the mail approximately 10 days from today.

The whole process took approximately 45 minutes. 90% of the time, the IO was checking our application forms and counter check with us to make sure it is correct. The whole process was very relaxing. No funny business or intimidating questions.

We leave the place with a big smile and happy that this part of the journey is over. We are very happy and grateful for all the members in this forum that help us and supported us through this journey.

Interview experience ( adjustment of status from B2 visa)

I will try my best to write as detail as possible and i hope this can help other members.

Came to USA with a B2 visa. I-94 expired on Mar 17, 2010 but only filed for AOS on Nov 8 , 2010.

Both me and my husband wear smartly (as if we are going for job interview)

Interview appointment: 9.15 am on Feb 14, 2010

Reach Albany, NY office at 8.50am. Going through security check with no problems. Cellphones are not allow. They are super strict with this.

We hand over the bag of our documents/evidences with the interview letter to the security guard. By 9am we were seated at the waiting area.

We were call in by the IO at 9.45am. He is tall and very smart looking. We got into his room and was reunited with our bags of documents. We were told to raised our right hand and sworn in.

We were seated right in front of him. IO explained that the interview can be long or short. There is no specific time for it. He started by asking for my passport and my husband's ID. He then removed the I-94 and place my passport at the side of his table. He immediately return the photos i submitted when i sent in the application. He then asked when and how me and my husband met. I told the IO our story and the main reason we got together because we have a lot in common. My husband added that also because i love Motown. IO then asked me which Motown group i like the most which i answered The Supremes and The Temptations. IO replied he like The Temptations too.

He then explained that he have to asked those questions because they are alot of people fake the marriage in order to get a greencard. We nodded and agreed with what he said. He then asked if we have any lease agreement, bank statements or pictures that we can show him. I showed him our Sprint family plan bills where it have both of my name and my husband's name. The National Grid bills, and our joint checking account statement. I even showed him the medical bill i got from Albany Medical Center that was address to me ( this is to prove i stay in the same apartment with my husband) I then showed him our photo album. We only have 1 photo album ( about 150 pics). IO wanted to see our wedding pictures and pictures with our friends. We explained that we only got married in Albany city hall and my only friend is staying in Arizona. We also explained that we dont have any wedding reception yet because we are planning 1 for 2012 in Penang, Malaysia. He then took our wedding pictures and make a copy of it. I told him he can keep the rest of the national grid, sprint and bank statements. My husband also explained that he was unable to put in my name in the insurance because i have yet to have my SSA.

Then he explained a lot of the process is redundant but he still need to go through the forms 1 by 1. He started of with form I-130. Double check our details. Then he said he will approved the I-130 because he believe that we are in bonafide marriage.

He then proceeded to check the I-693 ( the medical).After I-693, he proceeded in checking the Affidavit of Support ( I-864). He was looking at my husband pay stub and an excel table i did to show him how much my husband made in 1 year because he have 2 jobs and we barely make it to the poverty line. He looked at the table for a quite sometimes and then he asked if we have the latest W2. I gave him copies of my husband W2.

He then check the I-485. He check our particulars like address, phone number, parents name and ask the those terrorist questions. Which i answered seriously. He then told us he will approve the I-485 because he really believe that we are in bonafide marriage.

He then explained to us about Removal of Condition and when we should file it. Told us to be very careful with the filing dates. Even though it saids we can file as early as 90 days before the expiration of the 2 years condition greencard, it is best to file 60days before expire instead of 90 days. Reason being is that, he is afraid if we file 90 days before the expiration date, we might miscalculate the days. if we send in 91 days before expiration, USCIS will denial it and we wont be able to get the fees back.

He also explained that we got the condition permanent resident because we only married less than 2 years. He then stress again because alot of people faking marriage for greencard, hence this is necessary so that USCIS will know that we are still married after 2 years.

Explain to us that we can apply citizenship 3 years from now if i want to.

He then told me that i will be expecting my greencard in the mail approximately 10 days from today.

The whole process took approximately 45 minutes. 90% of the time, the IO was checking our application forms and counter check with us to make sure it is correct. The whole process was very relaxing. No funny business or intimidating questions.

We leave the place with a big smile and happy that this part of the journey is over. We are very happy and grateful for all the members in this forum that help us and supported us through this journey.

Congrats!!!!!!!!!

Thank you dear! Enjoy your trip back to Canada!