AOS Interview Timeline

[ari4u]

Is it compulsory to have original birth certifcate during the interview?My hubby and I cannot find our originals,we must have misplaced them at the same time cos we keep them together,we only have our copies..is this sufficient?our interview is in two weeks..thanks

The interview letter asks you to bring in originals of all documents submitted with the application. The officer may or may not look at the originals, but you need to carry them with you.

[Tango1976]

I recived my green card in the mail yesterday in just a week from the interview.
My status was change in the website next day after my interview, saying that they sent a letter of aproval and actually there were two letter , one the wellcome and aproval notice and the other the green card.
thanks everyone in this forum...was a lot of help.
Good luck everyone.

[Pinturicchio]

You can add my case to the timeline.....

RD Oct10
ND Oct14
FP Nov 14
AOS Interview Dec 5
EAD approval Dec 5
Name check still pending...

[ncgirl]

I went and got my hubby's another original birth certificate yesterday but i cannot get one fo rmyself cos i'd have to go backto my hoemcountry to do so..i'd just have to make do wiuth what i have at least one of us (the more important one)so to speak as his to prove he's a US citizen..

[hbr11]

My interview Date is Feb 9 2006. DO is San Jose.
RD & ND was early Sept

[bugs05]

DO: Hartford, CT


Mailed I-130, I-485 and I-765 beginning of Sept 05.
RD Sept 9th 2005
ND Sept 14th 2005
Fingerprint notices 10/20/05
FP and Biometrics done on 11/30/05 although they gave me two separate appointment dates for the I-765 and the I-485.
LUD on 12/02/05
Received EAD on 12/7/05.
AOS interview..........waiting.

[vikas_chopra]

Ari

My time is as under. Please add me.

At the time of submission, I was in Cleveland, OH. I moved to Charlotte, NC. I called USCIS and informed them of the move. I also submitted AR-11. The AOS interview is in Cleveland, Ohio.

-I was wondering if anyone in the forum had a similar case like mine.
-If yes, did USCIS cancel the interview at the previous DO and moved the case to new DO.

I would appreciate any insight.

Thanks

[siri80]

Hello all,

I got my interview letter..it is on Jan27th 2006.My timeline is
ND:11/23/2005
ID:01/27/2006
DO:San antonio

[QDude]

I got my interview notice yesterday.

Interview date: February 7, 2005.

[bugs05]

Does anyone know on average how long after having your FP and Biometrics done that an LUD is given? I did mine on 11/30/05 and received an LUD that my EAD was approved but there has been no mention of anything concerning my AOS(I-485) like I have seen in some of your postings. I have NOT gotten any messages that said that processing is resumed on I-485. Should I be worried?
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Mailed I-130, I-485 and I-765 beginning of Sept 05.
RD Sept 9th 2005
ND Sept 14th 2005
Fingerprint notices 10/20/05
FP and Biometrics done on 11/30/05 although they gave me two separate appointment dates for the I-765 and the I-485.
LUD on 12/02/05 about EAD approval
Received EAD on 12/7/05.
AOS interview..........waiting.

[patel1229]

I am US Citizen and have some questions about sponsoring my mom.
She is currently in US on visitor visa(She has 5 years of visa) and her I-94 is expiring on 1/15/06.
1. Can I apply for I130+485 while she is in US?
2. Her I-94 is expiring in 1 month- is she be out of status after that?
3. Will she be eligible for advance parole?

Please help

[Hiddendragon38]

can i just walk into a support center and have my fingerprint done? I have the receipts from USCIS, but haven't heard anything from them since then? Has anyone done that before? Thanks!

[paul109]

Hello guys, I need some help, if someone has info. please share.

My USC wife filed I485/I130/I765 to Chicago Lockbox on Sept. 08/2005. My EAD was approved on Nov. 08/2005. Now I received letter for I 485 interview
in the Month of Feb.2006 in Newark, NJ office but my I130 is not approved yet.I checked on line status it says that it is taking inbetween 30-90 days. More than 90 days have been passed and got I1485 interview letter.

Quesion: Does I130 get approved first ?or I130/I485 are approved at the time of the interview. I am very confused.


I will be very thankful.
Regards, paul

[Pinturicchio]

Paul,

Your I-130 will be adjudicated at your AOS interview along with the I-485. Dont worry about it. Just work on your interview and hope to God your name check clears by your interview date and you'll be set.

Good luck

[markit]

ND - I-130 Pending since April 2002
ND - I-485 02/01/2005
ID - I-485 initial interview 12/13/2005
DO - Atlanta

[Van5152]

We just got our notice.

[ledel]

We went for our interview on Thursday 15th well prepared but still nervous as hell. My interview was scheduled for 1:30PM but we waited for about 1 hour and at 2:30PM they called us in.

We were asked to do the oath thing then sat down for the interview.
Surprise Surprise the interview lasted about 3 minutes then she said we were recommended for approval.
All she asked was how we met, when I last attended school then a couple of the questions from the I-485.
Then looked at the evidence of our marriage like joint accounts and all that. Then that was it went in at 2:30Pm and we were out at 2:34PM.

Took me a while to even begin smiling.
Anyway I just wanted to share

[samlooker]

485, 131, 765 RD : 9/29/05
485, 765 FP appoinment notice: 10/18/05
485 RFE notice: 10/25/05
485 RFE sent: 11/1/05
485, 765 FP: 11/9/05
131, 765 approved email: 11/23/05
131, 765 cards received: 11/28/05
485 interview notice received: 12/20/05 (Boston)

[ell_emm]

Please add my Timeline
RD 10/13/05
ND 10/19/05
FP By Walkin 11/25/05
EAD & AP APproval : 12/14/05
485 LUD change: 10/25,12/20
No interview letter yet
DO Detroit

[detroitkam]

ell emm, my DO is Detroit too. My ND was 08/03/05. So far I just have my AP approved and applied for iEAD last month which expires Jan 07.
When you went for your FP/Bio did they enter both I-765 and I-485 MSC numbers into the system. I had FP/Bio appt. Dec 7th and when I asked them to do FP for I-765 too at the same time, they said Code 3 should cover both I-485 and I-765. The receptionist at the desk stamped both notices but this person decided to run it only for I-485. Its been 2 weeks and nothing changed on the website.

[ell_emm]

I took both notices for 765 and 485 when I walked in the ASC.
They scanned both the reciept numbers and stamped seperately .

i guess they take same at the time but have to enter both the numbers simultaeneously.

[fuzzynomad]

Update on my case -
Had an interview yesteday and it lasted all of 7 minutes - a bit of an anti-climax considering the build-up - arrived early at the Newark location; had some coffee in the cafeteria on the second floor and trudged upstairs to the 13th floor - room 1300 - (aren't all those 13s a bit disconcerting for the prospective immigrant?). Minor security check and verification outside to see if we had a legit appointment for the day. Allowed inside and directed to one of 3-4 windows. Fairly occupied waiting area - some 35-45 people and fairly globally represented). Slipped the all-important notice to the lady on the other side of the window and was asked if I had an attorney. Replied in the negative (crossed my mind to mention the access I had to all the attorneys on this forum as the reason why I did not need one to be present for my interview, but on second thoughts let that pass). Then was asked to take a seat.

Observed that officers kept walking up to the ladies behind the window and picking up notices and announcing the names on a PA system. Following the announcement, the officer appeared at an adjacent door and personally ushered in the immigrant and family (and their attorneys, if present). Seemed to be based on interview times and NOT on a first-come-first serve basis. Got my call in about 10-12 minutes.

THe other side of the door was office space with several cubicles. Several interviews were in process. Seemingly a very relaxed, friendly environment. Our officer walked in and held up his hand and said "Repeat after me - I swear to tell the truth". We mumbled accordingly. There were a couple of chairs in the cubicle across his desk (which was completely covered with several stacks of files) which we eased into.

He confirmed our names from the huge file that represented all the document-flow between me and the USCIS for 2005, and then requested to see our drivers licenses, passports. He added that he would need my EAD and my spouse's citizenship papers.

I commenced retrieving documents from the huge repository of originals and copies that I had carried into the interview. Placed these retrieved documents atop the stacks of files on his desk. He reviewed them and asked us the following questions:
1. Where did you meet (open question)
2. How long have you known each other (again, to neither of us in particular)
3. What is your current salary (posed separately to both of us)
4. Current employment status (again, asked us both)

Point to note - our driver licenses', passports, my EAD and my spouse's citizenship papers were the only documents asked for. Not a single additional document!

Confirmed to a passing colleague that he would be ready to get some coffee in 5 minutes! Gave us first indication that this won't be long. Gave us opening to make polite conversation regarding coffee in the cafeteria. Gave him complete liberty to hold forth on the joys of coffee and how there was a coffee-connossieurs delight across the street (1000 coffee flavors - est. in 1838, the only retail outlet of a coffee collector, visited by the whos who in govt. circles!, etc.)

All the while, he kept working efficiently. Filling out all the "For Office Use only" sections on paperwork already in his possession. Turned to his computer - went online to the USCIS site and verified information on the application and added some of his own. Stamped, sealed, signed the paperwork that he was modifying.

Finally, he turned to my passports - 'cleansed' it of all the other visas that were active - 10 yr business visa, H1-b etc. All these were voided. My EAD that he retained, was stapled to my file in his possession.

And THEN, at approximately, 8:44 a.m. EST, he stamped my passport!! Approval of permanent residency was finally here! Was informed that this was valid for a year, but the card would follow in a month or so. Stamped a conditional provision (because the marriage was for less than 2 years). Signed it.

And that was it. We shook hands. He wished us luck. We exited. Caught him on our way out. He was on his way for coffee! Creating backlog by taking a break between every case, he explained with a I just

So folks end of an odyssey. Hopefully. Good luck to all of you and ari4u, thanks for maintaining this link. This was the only indicator that seemed to give some reasonable date insights! Incidentally, online, my case status has made no movement since 6/29/05. Not even updated to suggest that an interview is scheduled!! So much for online, automated status updates...

My Time Line:
Chicago Lockbox
I-130/485/765 - Receipt Date: 04-08-2005
I-130/485/765 - Notice Date: 04-13-2005
Finger Print & Biometrics Date : 6/15/2005
EAD received: 6/21/2005
FP&Bio recvd. by USCIS and resumption of processing: 6/29/2005
DO: Newark
Category: USC spouse
Interview: 12/21/05
Passport stamped: 8:44 a.m. EST - 12/21/05

Project duration: ~330 days
# RFE's: 2
Filing fees: ~750 dollars
Miscellaneous costs: ~400 dollars
Stamp in Passport:

[ari4u]

Congratulations! Dont forget to file I-751 in 1 year 9 months.

Just curious. I see you got two RFE. Were they two separate RFE or was the second RFE generated in response to the first one?

[ncgirl]

Hello Guys,
Sorry it took me a while to write my experience.Our appointment was at 1.15pm and we were seated at 12.35pm.

My name was called after about an hour and we followed the lady officer to her office.She asked us to remain standing raise our right hands and swear to tell the truth,we did.She offered us seats and got down to business.She was very nice,straight forward,serious and really officious.

She asked first for our drivers licences,matched our addresses and gave it back to us.She then went on straight to ask me if i have left the country since i came in?If my birthdate was correct?the questions on the 485 form all to which i answered NO.

She asked me for my SS card wrote something down and handed it back to me.Next she asked if we worked I answered yes and handed over my employer's letter and paystubs,she looked at them and asked for my hubby's,we told her he was self employed and worked for himself,she said I need proof so we gave her the 2004 tax returns.She did not like that we checked 'married filing separately,she kept asking why why why...we told her I had not got a job then so there was no way I could file any taxes at all.She said 'ok,i am going to ask you(that is myself)to fill out I-864A,cos I want to consider your income as well'(my salary is quite good,so I am guessing that may have been why,dunno for sure).I filled it out and handed it over to her.

She said 'ok,do u have any other documents to show me today?'I gave her my originals and she asked if i had copies,i said yes and handed them over to her.She took them and started to look one after the other,as she was looking she asked how we met,we told her and said she said 'i assume that is when u began dating',my hubby and I looked at each other n began laughing kind of trying to picture again our courtship she caught that and smiled too.

She began to punch the copies and put them in my file i didnt realise until then I had so much docummens with me and it seemed not to end as she kept filing them and i thought my file would not be able to close,as she did this,she talked to us about her home state and other stuff,she was a real nice lady,i must say.Then she said 'okay..I need the telephone number of your landlady'(it was not on the lease,we subletted our apartment from an individual not a company)she said they just gave them a notice indicating they shd make sure there is telephone number on the lease,that other couples compalined too that no one told them and she said well it is brand new notice to the officers and she apologises but she has to follow procedure.

She said everything else was okay and she only needed that but we couldn't remember the number so she gave me an envelope and said 'write in there your landlady's name,address n telephone number and send it back to me.The sooner i get it the sooner you will get your receipt but le tme go ahead and print it so you can see what it will look like(she went and printed me my receipt) and said"this is what you will get in the mail when i receive the envelope back.I will explain to you what is written here.And once you get this from me,your green card will come three weeks after that.This will be the date on your green card which is today's date regardless of when i receive the envelope i sent to you,this will be the date on your card.You are to file form I-751 between September 22 2007 and December 22 2007,failure to do this will result in deportation proceedings.'

Then she went on to say,"Now let me tell you more about your card,have you heard anything about conditional green card before?' i said,yeah i read about it on the internet,she said 'ok,let me explain'.and she went on to explain what we already know about less than 2 yr marriage etc etc.She gave me a lot of tips what documents to send in during that period and how the process is done and why some couples are called for interview and others are not at that time.She asked me if i had any relatives in the US.Then she said that will be all.we thanked and her and she wished us happy holidays.

I came out with mixed feelings.Please guys let me know what you really think.Cos i am kinda wondering.I do not know what to think.

Why didn't she ask for my passport and EAD,even just to look at them?

If I wasn't approved,would she have told me on the spot or how does it go when people are not approved?

Two things she said keep ringing in my head'I cannot make a decision today' 'Your green card will have today's date on it regardless of when i receive the envelope i gave to you'One statement sounds like no approval and the other sounds like approval.

I'll appreciate all your input.thanks.

[fuzzynomad]

Separate RFE's - one more of an intial rejection of the papers filed - had combined the 315 and 70 dollar checks for my 485 and fingerprinting. And then one related to my birth certificate and medical forms. Affidavits in lieu of a birth certificate required an accompanying letter with a detailed explanation on the missing birth certificate...hope that helps...

[bps01]

NCGirl , I think you are good to go !! Since the lady told you that they have to verify the tel number of the landlord/lady . I guess she will make her decision after she confirms that the lease is real and the landlady is the owner.

Congrats and what a chritmas gift...

[abhp123]

The tracker is great! Thanks for doing this. Pl' add my info from my signature.

[LKsteele]

Hello,
Please add my info.

Thanks!
LK

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Chicago DO
RD: 10/20/05
ND: 10/26/05
FP: 11/26/05
EAD Approved: 12/22/05
Still waiting....

[vikas_chopra]

I recd a letter from USCIS that my Cleveland interview is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. I am assuming that they will tranfer the case to Charlotte DO.

Ari, Please move my name from Cleveland DO to Charlotte DO in the timeline.

Thanks

Ari

My time is as under. Please add me.

At the time of submission, I was in Cleveland, OH. I moved to Charlotte, NC. I called USCIS and informed them of the move. I also submitted AR-11. The AOS interview is in Cleveland, Ohio.

-I was wondering if anyone in the forum had a similar case like mine.
-If yes, did USCIS cancel the interview at the previous DO and moved the case to new DO.

I would appreciate any insight.

Thanks

[needurhelp]

I 130, I 485, I 765
RD: 12/13/2005
ND: 12/19/2005
DO: Atlanta