Any February 2011 I-130/I-485 filer yet?. . .let's track progress.
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Congratulations @ Gelia and @immiresearch
Thanks a lot for sharing your experience with us. This will definitely boost us some confidence level
@thomkip you will be doing great, and can't wait to hear your successful story
@Shely though we are in the same timeline, your process was really fast
Thank you very much immig4us!!! I am a little nervous, but I think it's normal
ASC: Naperville, IL
Day 01: 02/28/2011 - AOS package sent via USPS express mail
Day 02: 03/01/2011 - Package Received (signed by U. USIC)
Day 08: 03/07/2011 - Got 4 emails/text from USCIS: Acceptance Confirmation
Day 09: 03/08/2011 - Was able to check my cases status online
Day 11: 03/10/2011 - Received NOA in the mail (4)
Day 12: 03/11/2011 - AL for biometrics received in the mail (April 5, 2011). Unsuccessful walk-in
Day 22: 03/21/2011 - Biometrics Done Successful walk in
Day 36: 04/04/2011 - IL received in the mail - Interview May 4, 2011 at 11:29am
Day 54: 04/22/2011 - Received email/text of approval for I-131 (Travel Document) and I-765 (Employment Authorization)
Day 59: 04/27/2011 - EAD card production. Got an email from USCIS saying that they ordered production of my new card
@immiresearch
Congratulations on getting your case approved!!! All the best!
ASC: Naperville, IL
Day 01: 02/28/2011 - AOS package sent via USPS express mail
Day 02: 03/01/2011 - Package Received (signed by U. USIC)
Day 08: 03/07/2011 - Got 4 emails/text from USCIS: Acceptance Confirmation
Day 09: 03/08/2011 - Was able to check my cases status online
Day 11: 03/10/2011 - Received NOA in the mail (4)
Day 12: 03/11/2011 - AL for biometrics received in the mail (April 5, 2011). Unsuccessful walk-in
Day 22: 03/21/2011 - Biometrics Done Successful walk in
Day 36: 04/04/2011 - IL received in the mail - Interview May 4, 2011 at 11:29am
Day 54: 04/22/2011 - Received email/text of approval for I-131 (Travel Document) and I-765 (Employment Authorization)
Day 59: 04/27/2011 - EAD card production. Got an email from USCIS saying that they ordered production of my new card
Congratulations on getting your case approved!!!
All the best!ASC: Naperville, IL
Day 01: 02/28/2011 - AOS package sent via USPS express mail
Day 02: 03/01/2011 - Package Received (signed by U. USIC)
Day 08: 03/07/2011 - Got 4 emails/text from USCIS: Acceptance Confirmation
Day 09: 03/08/2011 - Was able to check my cases status online
Day 11: 03/10/2011 - Received NOA in the mail (4)
Day 12: 03/11/2011 - AL for biometrics received in the mail (April 5, 2011). Unsuccessful walk-in
Day 22: 03/21/2011 - Biometrics Done Successful walk in
Day 36: 04/04/2011 - IL received in the mail - Interview May 4, 2011 at 11:29am
Day 54: 04/22/2011 - Received email/text of approval for I-131 (Travel Document) and I-765 (Employment Authorization)
Day 59: 04/27/2011 - EAD card production. Got an email from USCIS saying that they ordered production of my new card
@maraL
I think you will have to go through the interview again. I read a while back a person who had her I-130 approved and I-485 denied. So I guess there are two interviews when you file separately. But, I can be wrong.
I also only got married at the court in January and I am having my religious ceremony in my home country in July. I don't think that's an issue. So many people only get married at the court. I think you will be just fine. I will let you know how my interview goes next week.
I think you will have to go through the interview again. I read a while back a person who had her I-130 approved and I-485 denied. So I guess there are two interviews when you file separately. But, I can be wrong.
I also only got married at the court in January and I am having my religious ceremony in my home country in July. I don't think that's an issue. So many people only get married at the court. I think you will be just fine.
I will let you know how my interview goes next week. @maraL
I think you will have to go through the interview again. I read a while back a person who had her I-130 approved and I-485 denied. So I guess there are two interviews when you file separately. But, I can be wrong.
I also only got married at the court in January and I am having my religious ceremony in my home country in July. I don't think that's an issue. So many people only get married at the court. I think you will be just fine. I will let you know how my interview goes next week.
I think you will have to go through the interview again. I read a while back a person who had her I-130 approved and I-485 denied. So I guess there are two interviews when you file separately. But, I can be wrong.
I also only got married at the court in January and I am having my religious ceremony in my home country in July. I don't think that's an issue. So many people only get married at the court. I think you will be just fine.
I will let you know how my interview goes next week. SO, I emailed USCIS at the general email address at the Nebraska Service center explaining how this is the 3rd time I sent my I485 to the Chicago Lockbox and told them my whole story. They just emailed me now and said as of 20 minutes ago, we still have not been entered in the system and have no receipt numbers and the guy gave me a direct email to the Chicago Lockbox for inquiries! Just got done emailing them. Figured I'd share it incase anyone else has questions for them. SO here it is guys: Public.engagement@dhs.gov
@Shely-Thanks for answering my questions..I just hope they get me in the system for once.
@Shely-Thanks for answering my questions..I just hope they get me in the system for once.
Approved
I just got home from the interview and we were approved. The IO said I will get the GC within 30 days and he also explained to us about I-751. I will post all the details tomorrow morning. I have not received any emails or status updates though.
Immiresearch, Gelia- Congrats on the approval.
I just got home from the interview and we were approved. The IO said I will get the GC within 30 days and he also explained to us about I-751. I will post all the details tomorrow morning. I have not received any emails or status updates though.
Immiresearch, Gelia- Congrats on the approval.
immiresearch
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Thank you guys for the comments. Am still expecting updates of CPO though but am positive i will this coming week.
@induz
Yea buddy! I can say the interview was easy and the facrt that i was kind of nervous and prepared for the worse, the interview was more easier. This thread will not be a success until all member of this thread got approved. Thank you guys
@ Gelia and thomkip
Congratulations guys. Am happy we got through it safe. Cant wait to read your feedback thom. Enjoy the moment guys!
@induz
Yea buddy! I can say the interview was easy and the facrt that i was kind of nervous and prepared for the worse, the interview was more easier. This thread will not be a success until all member of this thread got approved. Thank you guys
@ Gelia and thomkip
Congratulations guys. Am happy we got through it safe. Cant wait to read your feedback thom. Enjoy the moment guys!
immiresearch - congratulations buddy!!!! super celebration time and thanks a ton for sharing all the details of your interview.
It gives us all in the waiting a clear perspective of everything we can expect when it comes our turn to be at that DO
thomkip - smart move travelling to the DO a day in advance, I wonder if we should do that too since our DO is pretty much the same distance looking forward to hearing your detailed experience soon and congratulations on the approval!!!!
& like immiresearch so very sweetly said, this thread will be a success the day all Feb filers will have the green (so to speak) in their hands looking forward to that day!!!!
and thanks a ton for sharing all the details of your interview. It gives us all in the waiting a clear perspective of everything we can expect when it comes our turn to be at that DO
thomkip - smart move travelling to the DO a day in advance, I wonder if we should do that too since our DO is pretty much the same distance
looking forward to hearing your detailed experience soon and congratulations on the approval!!!!& like immiresearch so very sweetly said, this thread will be a success the day all Feb filers will have the green (so to speak) in their hands
looking forward to that day!!!!All- Thanks for the well wishes and prayers.
Here are the details of the interview.....(My interview was kinda a replica of JBlack's, but it was done by a man)
The Interview was scheduled for 9am and we got there at 830am. I told my spouse we should wait in the car until 855 because they might record whats going on in the lobby but it was too cold and I caved in to her convincing me of going in. We entered the building and handed our appt letter to the security lady. We went through the metal detector and the lady instructed us to drop the letter in box 2(for interview).
We then sat down in the lobby and watched t.v. and there were 2 people that I noticed where there for biometrics and about 3 other couples that came for interviews. We were sitting for about 30 mins and I noticed that there were two IO(man and woman) calling in people for interviews. We were called by the man.
He asked us to follow him into his office. He asked us how we were doing(that was a good sign). When we got there he introduced himself and had a last name that I could not decipher. He was probably mexican american. We were about to sit down when he told u to remain standing and that is when we took oath. After oath he asked for IDs and my passport. He made copies of both IDs and the passport page with my ID info. He removed the I-94 and stapled it to the I-485. I noticed him scribble some letters on the visa pages on my passport. The he started going through I-130 with my wife and ocassionally would ask me questions like her birthday and place of birth. He went through all the questions in the I-130. At the end he asked my wife if it was her signature on there.
He then went through the I-485 with me and he asked my wife when was the last time I came to the US. He asked what my occupation was to which I said student. He went through most(90%) of the yes/No questions and then asked me if it was my signature at the bottom.
After that he asked when we met and how we met. He asked me again when we got married and then asked my wife when I proposed( He actually said "When did he pop the question?"). He also asked how many people where at the wedding.
Then he asked what else do we have to show our relationship. I told him a had copies and the originals of the documents. I started with the car title, then IRS transcript of joint taxes, then bank statements, then car insurance policy with bills, then cable bill. He was looking at each document quickly (glancing). Then i told him we had pictures. He said he was going to look at them in a minute. He took all the documents and hole punched them at the top and added them to out case file. He then went through the photos and just asked my wife if his dad was in the military. It was a friend of ours, not my dad in law. He then commented that it seemed I was nervous when we got married. The only other comment he made when going through the pictures was the military friend of ours who was in the pictures.
After the pictures he said that since we have not been married for 2 years, we will get a conditional resident card in 30 days. He then explained all about removing conditions and that we need to collect more evidence. He gave me a form to sign that we will file to remove conditions( He actually got a wrong form first). He then asked us if we had any questions and we said no. We thanked him. He then said he was still going to review the file in the afternoon. Then he escorted us out of his office.
When we got home I checked my passport and the visa pages are crossed off with a red pen and the letters "CWOP" are scripted diagonally on the pages. I dont know what that means. I have been trying to fiqure it out. I dont know if it means case withheld on processing or what????
That was it. There were no tricky questions and we were not separated. It probably lasted btw 15-20 minutes. I have not received a CPO but hopefully I get it next week. If you have any questions let me know and thanks to everyone in this forum and especially this thread. It seems like all 5 of us got approved this week and lets keep this thread rolling.
I am so glad that this is over and I can concentrate on my preparing for my finals that are coming this week.
Here are the details of the interview.....(My interview was kinda a replica of JBlack's, but it was done by a man)
The Interview was scheduled for 9am and we got there at 830am. I told my spouse we should wait in the car until 855 because they might record whats going on in the lobby but it was too cold and I caved in to her convincing me of going in. We entered the building and handed our appt letter to the security lady. We went through the metal detector and the lady instructed us to drop the letter in box 2(for interview).
We then sat down in the lobby and watched t.v. and there were 2 people that I noticed where there for biometrics and about 3 other couples that came for interviews. We were sitting for about 30 mins and I noticed that there were two IO(man and woman) calling in people for interviews. We were called by the man.
He asked us to follow him into his office. He asked us how we were doing(that was a good sign
). When we got there he introduced himself and had a last name that I could not decipher. He was probably mexican american. We were about to sit down when he told u to remain standing and that is when we took oath. After oath he asked for IDs and my passport. He made copies of both IDs and the passport page with my ID info. He removed the I-94 and stapled it to the I-485. I noticed him scribble some letters on the visa pages on my passport. The he started going through I-130 with my wife and ocassionally would ask me questions like her birthday and place of birth. He went through all the questions in the I-130. At the end he asked my wife if it was her signature on there.He then went through the I-485 with me and he asked my wife when was the last time I came to the US. He asked what my occupation was to which I said student. He went through most(90%) of the yes/No questions and then asked me if it was my signature at the bottom.
After that he asked when we met and how we met. He asked me again when we got married and then asked my wife when I proposed( He actually said "When did he pop the question?"). He also asked how many people where at the wedding.
Then he asked what else do we have to show our relationship. I told him a had copies and the originals of the documents. I started with the car title, then IRS transcript of joint taxes, then bank statements, then car insurance policy with bills, then cable bill. He was looking at each document quickly (glancing). Then i told him we had pictures. He said he was going to look at them in a minute. He took all the documents and hole punched them at the top and added them to out case file. He then went through the photos and just asked my wife if his dad was in the military. It was a friend of ours, not my dad in law. He then commented that it seemed I was nervous when we got married. The only other comment he made when going through the pictures was the military friend of ours who was in the pictures.
After the pictures he said that since we have not been married for 2 years, we will get a conditional resident card in 30 days. He then explained all about removing conditions and that we need to collect more evidence. He gave me a form to sign that we will file to remove conditions( He actually got a wrong form first). He then asked us if we had any questions and we said no. We thanked him. He then said he was still going to review the file in the afternoon. Then he escorted us out of his office.
When we got home I checked my passport and the visa pages are crossed off with a red pen and the letters "CWOP" are scripted diagonally on the pages. I dont know what that means. I have been trying to fiqure it out. I dont know if it means case withheld on processing or what????
That was it. There were no tricky questions and we were not separated. It probably lasted btw 15-20 minutes. I have not received a CPO but hopefully I get it next week. If you have any questions let me know and thanks to everyone in this forum and especially this thread. It seems like all 5 of us got approved this week and lets keep this thread rolling.
I am so glad that this is over and I can concentrate on my preparing for my finals that are coming this week.
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thomkip - I know I already congratulated you but what the heck...CONGRATULATIONS BUDDY!!!!!!
All the best for your finals & take a step back & enjoy the moment first....all that hard work has finally paid off!!!!
God bless you both & wishing you guys all the success in the world!
All the best for your finals & take a step back & enjoy the moment first....all that hard work has finally paid off!!!!
God bless you both & wishing you guys all the success in the world!
thomkip - smart move travelling to the DO a day in advance, I wonder if we should do that too since our DO is pretty much the same distance
Its a good idea to travel and sleep in a hotel if its far from where you live. What if you get a flat tire? What if the car breaks down. This will give you ample time to make other plans. I am not saying they will happen, they could happen. You dont want to take a risk and miss the interview.
Now when you come to think of it that way...hmmmmmmm
looks like we will be planning an advanced trip ourselves too
thanks for your input!immiresearch
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@ thomkip
Congratulation friend! I am yet to recieve the CPO message too, i hope it comes next week. Am wondering why our IO didnt give us anything to sign like yours did. She only gave us a paper explaining the conditional green card and I-751 procedure and took my I-94. Oh well, she said 30 days so we will see.
@ Noella
Thank you Noella. Like thom advised, it will better and wise to travel ahead of your appointment time when it comes. You dont want to rush to the interview after a 4 hour journey. Goodluck
Congratulation friend! I am yet to recieve the CPO message too, i hope it comes next week. Am wondering why our IO didnt give us anything to sign like yours did. She only gave us a paper explaining the conditional green card and I-751 procedure and took my I-94. Oh well, she said 30 days so we will see.
@ Noella
Thank you Noella. Like thom advised, it will better and wise to travel ahead of your appointment time when it comes. You dont want to rush to the interview after a 4 hour journey. Goodluck
@Thomkip
Congratulations buddy!!! Finally it is all over for you. Such a relief. This has been a great week for a lot of people on this thread and ended on a high note.
CWOP would be cancelled without prejudice. I have a previous visa which was stamped with that when I received my new visa. Nothing to worry about there.
Now you have the entire weekend for you to celebrate
Congrats again!
Congratulations buddy!!! Finally it is all over for you. Such a relief. This has been a great week for a lot of people on this thread and ended on a high note.
CWOP would be cancelled without prejudice. I have a previous visa which was stamped with that when I received my new visa. Nothing to worry about there.
Now you have the entire weekend for you to celebrate
Congrats again!