VA I485 Filers

@ immig4us : Once again, thanks for your the info link you've provided. You such a great inspirer.
@ kacy1 : Welcome back, i don't blame you for your absence, sometimes it becomes necessary to focus your prep on other physical stuff which might involve running errands. By Gods' mighty grace we would keep the green coming our way.

DO: Fairfax VA
ASC: Alexandria VA

03/28/2011 (Day ;00): Posted I-130,I-485,I-765 And I-131 with supporting docu.USPS priority mail
03/31/2011(Day; 03): Delivered at Chicago IL 60680 with USPS confirmation report. Waiting and Praying
04/06/2011(Day;09): Receipt 4 text messages NOA1 for all I-130,I-485,I-765 and I-131. Great feeling !!
04/07/2011(Day;10): Case status Cand trackable online.All 4 applications are at INITIAL REVIEW.
04/11/2011(Day;14): Hard copies of all NOA1 received in the mail.
0414/2011(Day;17): Appointment notice for biometrics received for 05/09/2011.
04/15/2011(Day;18): Successful walk-in biometrics done. Thank God.
05/20/2011(Day;52): EAD card production ordered.
05/23/2011(Day;55): I-131 approved, decision mailed.
05/28/2011(Day;59): EAD and AP combo card received in the mail.
Interview Scheduled for August 5,2011.
 
@kacy1 : GOOD LUCK!!, I hope all your documents are up to date and your memories are sharp and vivid. I'm not doing bad with my prep either. I know we are going to pass through this with ease by His grace.

DO: Fairfax VA
ASC: Alexandria VA

03/28/2011 (Day ;00): Posted I-130,I-485,I-765 And I-131 with supporting docu.USPS priority mail
03/31/2011(Day; 03): Delivered at Chicago IL 60680 with USPS confirmation report. Waiting and Praying
04/06/2011(Day;09): Receipt 4 text messages NOA1 for all I-130,I-485,I-765 and I-131. Great feeling !!
04/07/2011(Day;10): Case status Cand trackable online.All 4 applications are at INITIAL REVIEW.
04/11/2011(Day;14): Hard copies of all NOA1 received in the mail.
0414/2011(Day;17): Appointment notice for biometrics received for 05/09/2011.
04/15/2011(Day;18): Successful walk-in biometrics done. Thank God.
05/20/2011(Day;52): EAD card production ordered.
05/23/2011(Day;55): I-131 approved, decision mailed.
05/28/2011(Day;59): EAD and AP combo card received in the mail.
Interview Scheduled for August 5,2011.
 
@Kwame..thanks I appreciate your thoughts. I pretty much have everything together..yes I hope and pray it all goes well. Will update you'll as soon as I can after. I am getting a couple more things together tomorrow and just relaxing and preparing mentally. I haven't heard from eggluze..I am wondering if they received the actual GC.
 
@kacy1 : One more time ; GOOD LUCK !! Guess thats all man can do now , you've done the best of prep and i hope God rewards that. I hope they've both got the hard copy of their GC. We will here from them in time. Keep me posted ASAP.

DO: Fairfax VA
ASC: Alexandria VA

03/28/2011 (Day ;00): Posted I-130,I-485,I-765 And I-131 with supporting docu.USPS priority mail
03/31/2011(Day; 03): Delivered at Chicago IL 60680 with USPS confirmation report. Waiting and Praying
04/06/2011(Day;09): Receipt 4 text messages NOA1 for all I-130,I-485,I-765 and I-131. Great feeling !!
04/07/2011(Day;10): Case status Cand trackable online.All 4 applications are at INITIAL REVIEW.
04/11/2011(Day;14): Hard copies of all NOA1 received in the mail.
0414/2011(Day;17): Appointment notice for biometrics received for 05/09/2011.
04/15/2011(Day;18): Successful walk-in biometrics done. Thank God.
05/20/2011(Day;52): EAD card production ordered.
05/23/2011(Day;55): I-131 approved, decision mailed.
05/28/2011(Day;59): EAD and AP combo card received in the mail.
Interview Scheduled for August 5,2011.
 
Okay guys here is my interview story:

My husband, son and I arrived at the USCIS building and parked in the paid parking garage behind the building around 8:00 am. My interview time was 9:15 am and my son’s 9:45 a.m. We went through security without any problems..didn’t take anything with us other than our documents because we did not want any hassle. We then walked up to a desk/counter and the lady asked what we were there for and we told her an interview and she directed us to the second floor. When we got there a lady at the desk took our appt notices and told us to have a seat and that we would be interviewed together as a family even though my son and I had different times. We were about the second couple there along with a family. However, as it approached 9am more people came but it still wasn’t crowded. We were called in around 9:05 am by an older gentleman.
We (my son and I) took an oath and were told to sit in the chairs directly in front of the desk and my husband at the back of us. He asked for ID’s for all of us and me and my son’s passports. He then asked if I had anything else for him. I proceeded to give him copies I made of all documents I submitted with my application and he said he didn’t need them because he already had multiple copies. He didn’t ask for the originals. He did however take a copy I had with the marriage register from my previous marriage because he didn’t have a copy. He asked why there wasn’t more activity on the bank account based on a statement I handed to him but I had several statements and showed him one that had more activity and explained that we only use the account for rent and cable because all the other bills were already set up to be deducted from other accounts we had separately. He asked if we had any other bonafides like insurances and we told him we were transitioning new jobs and would decide about health insurance soon. He suggested to use mine because he understands my job have great health insurance. He also took me and my husband’s updated job letters, bank statements and pictures which he said he would copy on the way out. He then started asking questions, me and my son’s birthdates, where we met, if we started dating right away, if we lived together before marriage, when we got engaged, and the yes and no answers on the I-485 form. He asked if we planned to move in the next 2 months and we said no. He said that was good because if we moved the green cards would not be forwarded to a new address. Right there I figured we were doing great and he had probably decided to approve us. He started typing stuff in the computer and printed off 2 papers which he placed in front of us. These letters explained that we were granted permanent status and that we would have to file a I-751 form and the dates that we should submit it to remove conditions. He stressed that we should collect as much bonafide evidence so that we wouldn’t be suspected of fraud and have to go through a 5 hour interview in 2 years. My husband was not asked any other questions other than his birthday. The interview lasted no more than 30 min and I am sure it was because it was two of us. CARDS IN PRODUCTION AND WILL BE MAILED IN 30 DAYS!!!!!! Hope this helps, and any further questions feel free to ask.
 
@kwame......you're next...all the best,,you will be fine as long as you're prepared and relaxed...just be yourself!
 
kacy1 said:
The interview lasted no more than 30 min and I am sure it was because it was two of us. CARDS IN PRODUCTION AND WILL BE MAILED IN 30 DAYS!!!!!! Hope this helps, and any further questions feel free to ask.
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Sweet! You are no longer an alien :):). Thanks for sharing.
 
@kacy1 : Wow !! CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is all i was waiting to here, i was soo eager and anxious to hear from you. This is very motivating, I hope i get the same faith with Gods' grace. My wife and I are going over all the submitted documents, pictures and our recent compiled documents. Hope to be relaxed as much as possible. Thanks for keeping us posted , keep reminding us in prayers and hopefully it would be positive throughout.

DO: Fairfax VA
ASC: Alexandria VA

03/28/2011 (Day ;00): Posted I-130,I-485,I-765 And I-131 with supporting docu.USPS priority mail
03/31/2011(Day; 03): Delivered at Chicago IL 60680 with USPS confirmation report. Waiting and Praying
04/06/2011(Day;09): Receipt 4 text messages NOA1 for all I-130,I-485,I-765 and I-131. Great feeling !!
04/07/2011(Day;10): Case status Cand trackable online.All 4 applications are at INITIAL REVIEW.
04/11/2011(Day;14): Hard copies of all NOA1 received in the mail.
0414/2011(Day;17): Appointment notice for biometrics received for 05/09/2011.
04/15/2011(Day;18): Successful walk-in biometrics done. Thank God.
05/20/2011(Day;52): EAD card production ordered.
05/23/2011(Day;55): I-131 approved, decision mailed.
05/28/2011(Day;59): EAD and AP combo card received in the mail.
Interview Scheduled for August 5,2011.
 
@immig4us : Thanks. Congratulations for you finally have the hard copy of your GC.

DO: Fairfax VA
ASC: Alexandria VA

03/28/2011 (Day ;00): Posted I-130,I-485,I-765 And I-131 with supporting docu.USPS priority mail
03/31/2011(Day; 03): Delivered at Chicago IL 60680 with USPS confirmation report. Waiting and Praying
04/06/2011(Day;09): Receipt 4 text messages NOA1 for all I-130,I-485,I-765 and I-131. Great feeling !!
04/07/2011(Day;10): Case status Cand trackable online.All 4 applications are at INITIAL REVIEW.
04/11/2011(Day;14): Hard copies of all NOA1 received in the mail.
0414/2011(Day;17): Appointment notice for biometrics received for 05/09/2011.
04/15/2011(Day;18): Successful walk-in biometrics done. Thank God.
05/20/2011(Day;52): EAD card production ordered.
05/23/2011(Day;55): I-131 approved, decision mailed.
05/28/2011(Day;59): EAD and AP combo card received in the mail.
Interview Scheduled for August 5,2011.
 
@immig4us..THANKS AND CONGRATS ON RECEIVING YOUR GREEN CARD
@kwame...ALL THE BEST AND I WILL SEND A PRAYER UP FOR YOU THAT ALL WILL BE WELL AND YOU WILL ALSO GO GREEN! WILL BE LOOKING HERE TOMORROW FOR THE UPDATE..ONCE AGAIN ALL THE BEST!!!!!
 
@ananga73.thanks for the congrats message. Hopefully this link will help you in the rest of the process..Good luck to you!
 
Kwame,

We are waiting anxiously for your positive update.:):)

Kwame A said:
@immig4us : Thanks. Congratulations for you finally have the hard copy of your GC.

DO: Fairfax VA
ASC: Alexandria VA

03/28/2011 (Day ;00): Posted I-130,I-485,I-765 And I-131 with supporting docu.USPS priority mail
03/31/2011(Day; 03): Delivered at Chicago IL 60680 with USPS confirmation report. Waiting and Praying
04/06/2011(Day;09): Receipt 4 text messages NOA1 for all I-130,I-485,I-765 and I-131. Great feeling !!
04/07/2011(Day;10): Case status Cand trackable online.All 4 applications are at INITIAL REVIEW.
04/11/2011(Day;14): Hard copies of all NOA1 received in the mail.
0414/2011(Day;17): Appointment notice for biometrics received for 05/09/2011.
04/15/2011(Day;18): Successful walk-in biometrics done. Thank God.
05/20/2011(Day;52): EAD card production ordered.
05/23/2011(Day;55): I-131 approved, decision mailed.
05/28/2011(Day;59): EAD and AP combo card received in the mail.
Interview Scheduled for August 5,2011.
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@ kacy1 : Congrats.
@ All : My case is continued , that is the latest update i was given at the end of my interview. Sorry i couldn't update you guys asap. My wife and I had travel plans for the weekend and hence we proceeded on our travel right after the interview.
This is how my interview went ; My interview was scheduled at 10:15am, we got there exactly on the dot. After sitting for about 5mins, a nice young man called my name. My wife and I proceeded with him to his office and we were sworn in and seated. He began by asking my date of birth basically all the information on the i-485 and then he did the yes and no questions too which i answered no to all. He then came back to ask for my wifes date of birth and i answered. He asked us to tell him how we met and my wife answered and i joined in now and there with some vivid details. We made reference to our photos which he was looked at them and then he asked for any documents we brought to show cohabitation. I handed him a load of documents which we compiled with tabs. He was very pleased with that. But he said, something didn't look right with previous visa document they have,the one i had before comming over to the states. Hence they can't make a dicision right away. He said they are going to cross check and then would make a decision asap and that if i don't hear from them in 120days i should make info pass.
It wasn't a bad interview but not the best of decision either.

DO: Fairfax VA
ASC: Alexandria VA

03/28/2011 (Day ;00): Posted I-130,I-485,I-765 And I-131 with supporting docu.USPS priority mail
03/31/2011(Day; 03): Delivered at Chicago IL 60680 with USPS confirmation report. Waiting and Praying
04/06/2011(Day;09): Receipt 4 text messages NOA1 for all I-130,I-485,I-765 and I-131. Great feeling !!
04/07/2011(Day;10): Case status Cand trackable online.All 4 applications are at INITIAL REVIEW.
04/11/2011(Day;14): Hard copies of all NOA1 received in the mail.
0414/2011(Day;17): Appointment notice for biometrics received for 05/09/2011.
04/15/2011(Day;18): Successful walk-in biometrics done. Thank God.
05/20/2011(Day;52): EAD card production ordered.
05/23/2011(Day;55): I-131 approved, decision mailed.
05/28/2011(Day;59): EAD and AP combo card received in the mail.
Interview Scheduled for August 5,2011.
Interview completed, case continued.
 
@Kwame....I am sorry you weren't approved on the spot but I am still confident you will be fine. I feel you may have ended up with one of the inexperienced adjudicators who couldn't make a decision. I will keep you in my prayers and please keep us posted.
 
@ALL..Green cards received today!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good luck to all..I will check back to see how things are progressing with you'll.
 
@kacy1 : Once again , Congratulations. Thanks for your updates, we're are still fighting on.

DO: Fairfax VA
ASC: Alexandria VA

03/28/2011 (Day ;00): Posted I-130,I-485,I-765 And I-131 with supporting docu.USPS priority mail
03/31/2011(Day; 03): Delivered at Chicago IL 60680 with USPS confirmation report. Waiting and Praying
04/06/2011(Day;09): Receipt 4 text messages NOA1 for all I-130,I-485,I-765 and I-131. Great feeling !!
04/07/2011(Day;10): Case status Cand trackable online.All 4 applications are at INITIAL REVIEW.
04/11/2011(Day;14): Hard copies of all NOA1 received in the mail.
0414/2011(Day;17): Appointment notice for biometrics received for 05/09/2011.
04/15/2011(Day;18): Successful walk-in biometrics done. Thank God.
05/20/2011(Day;52): EAD card production ordered.
05/23/2011(Day;55): I-131 approved, decision mailed.
05/28/2011(Day;59): EAD and AP combo card received in the mail.
Interview Scheduled for August 5,2011.
Interview completed, case continued.
 
Kwame be of good cheer. The battle is not yours to fight. It will be well!
Kwame A said:
@kacy1 : Once again , Congratulations. Thanks for your updates, we're are still fighting on.

DO: Fairfax VA
ASC: Alexandria VA

03/28/2011 (Day ;00): Posted I-130,I-485,I-765 And I-131 with supporting docu.USPS priority mail
03/31/2011(Day; 03): Delivered at Chicago IL 60680 with USPS confirmation report. Waiting and Praying
04/06/2011(Day;09): Receipt 4 text messages NOA1 for all I-130,I-485,I-765 and I-131. Great feeling !!
04/07/2011(Day;10): Case status Cand trackable online.All 4 applications are at INITIAL REVIEW.
04/11/2011(Day;14): Hard copies of all NOA1 received in the mail.
0414/2011(Day;17): Appointment notice for biometrics received for 05/09/2011.
04/15/2011(Day;18): Successful walk-in biometrics done. Thank God.
05/20/2011(Day;52): EAD card production ordered.
05/23/2011(Day;55): I-131 approved, decision mailed.
05/28/2011(Day;59): EAD and AP combo card received in the mail.
Interview Scheduled for August 5,2011.
Interview completed, case continued.
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