485 approved-what next?

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octFiler

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My 485 was approved yesterday(26th July 2004), what is the next step, i guess we will have to go for passport stamping, what is the process there and will be there be some kind of interview there?

Thanks in advance...

octFiler.
 
octFiler said:
My 485 was approved yesterday(26th July 2004), what is the next step, i guess we will have to go for passport stamping, what is the process there and will be there be some kind of interview there?
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There is no interview for passport stamping. It is simply the step that activates the production of your plastic card while giving you a temporary stamp to show permanent residence status. Depending on where you are stamping, you will wait in line for many minutes or many hours. Then you will be given a ticket number or token. When your number is called, you go to the desk, show the officer you approval notice, passport and last I-94. You will be asked to give a fingerprint and a signature on a form. Sometimes, the officer will ask for all you previous EADs and APs, so it's a good idea to take those with you. A few minutes later, you will get your passport back with an I-551 stamp in it. The you can leave a free person! Your card will arrive anywhere from 3 weeks to 1 year. The officer will confirm the address you want your card sent to.
 
wik said:
There is no interview for passport stamping. It is simply the step that activates the production of your plastic card while giving you a temporary stamp to show permanent residence status. Depending on where you are stamping, you will wait in line for many minutes or many hours. Then you will be given a ticket number or token. When your number is called, you go to the desk, show the officer you approval notice, passport and last I-94. You will be asked to give a fingerprint and a signature on a form. Sometimes, the officer will ask for all you previous EADs and APs, so it's a good idea to take those with you. A few minutes later, you will get your passport back with an I-551 stamp in it. The you can leave a free person! Your card will arrive anywhere from 3 weeks to 1 year. The officer will confirm the address you want your card sent to.
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Thanks a lot for the detailed explanation.

octFiler.
 
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Can any of you guess why only my 485 is approved and my wife's is still pending? Dont they approve it on the same day? Do i need to talk to USCIS or wait for one more week and talk to them. My 485 is approved on 26th July.

Thanks,
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