November 1-485 Filers pls post

Hello everyone,

I stumbled upon this forum a couple of days ago while searching for a GC timeline, and I'm very happy to have found this! So I just registered and this is my first post.
It's nice to see others going through the same process.
Here's my current timeline:

11/20/2010: All applications sent by FedEx to USCIS (Chicago)
11/22/2010: All applications received by USCIS
12/06/2010: Receipts issued for applications I-130, I-485, I-765, & I-131
12/11/2010: Notice issued providing place/date/time biometrics appt
12/23/2010: Biometrics done
02/09/2011: patiently waiting for case updates

Although I applied before some of you here, I am surprised to know that others have already received their EAD and IL. That's fantastic!
Good luck to all, and I'll surely keep you posted regarding my case.
Cheers
 
Thanks Mistborn!!
I see the USCIS received our packets on the same day.
Which processing center did you send to?, and where are you applying from?
Mine was sent to Chicago, and live in NYC (Thinking that location affects processing times).
 
Hey guys! Has anyone else affected by the retrogression gotten an interview letter?
My interview is coming up in a few weeks, and I'm not sure what to expect, considering my PD (F2B) fell back by almost 2 years! Hope they don't turn us away at the interview and tell us to wait till the PD is current. I've heard that sometimes they make their decision, and if it's an approval (God willing) they'll mail out the card when the PD is current. Is that true?
 
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Curve100
I was on same boat, i had successful AOS interiew last month for F2A ,however IO told me to wait until my PD become current again due to retrogression. meanwhile i gotta use my EAD and AP.
 
Curve100
I was on same boat, i had successful AOS interiew last month for F2A ,however IO told me to wait until my PD become current again due to retrogression. meanwhile i gotta use my EAD and AP.

Thanks for your response, and congrats on the successful interview.

So you do not have to be re-interviewed, right? Once your PD is current, you'll receive the card in the mail? If so, that's a relief.

Thanks!
 
Thanks for your response, and congrats on the successful interview.

So you do not have to be re-interviewed, right? Once your PD is current, you'll receive the card in the mail? If so, that's a relief.

Thanks!

You are right, there won't be any re interview. I will get GC by mail, while my pd be current.
 
Timeline

Hi there!

This is my first post, so here's a little bit about me..
I moved to the USA in August. Got married within 90 days of my entry and USCIS has received my I485 on November 4th.

I have received my work authorization about 3 weeks ago. So that is great, of course!
Now, I am still waiting for my GC.

I have had biometrics done in December, and the last update on my case was last week, Feb. 4th, when USCIS notified me that my case was transferred to California to speed up the process. So far, I have not received an IL and I wonder if I will receive one or not..

What can I expect next? How long before I receive the GC or an IL? I see people in this thread that have already received their GC, when they applied about the same time as me.

Thank you for your reply!

Nathalie
 
Congrats boboclan and all the other guys.
R2010, how r things? Welcome aboard NathalieC.
Upcoming interview, and a little nervy.


11/10/10: Mailed Adjustment Packet
11/16/10: Packet received by USCIS
11/24/10: Checks Cashed
11/29/10: Received NOA'S in the mail
12/06/10: Received Biometrics Appointment
12/29/10: Biometrics Done
01/14/11: Interview Letter Received
02/04/11: Card Production Ordered
 
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11/03/2010: I-485,I-130,I-131 package sent to Chicago
11/05/2010: package delivered
11/19/2010: Biometrics Appointment letter for 12/13/2010
11/22/2010: Biometrics done(Walk in) Cincinnati,Oh
11/23/2010: LUD online on I-485
01/05/2011: Interview Letter Recived!! Interview 02/03/2011
01/06/2011: No changes online
01/28/2011:recived AP in the mail-no update online!?
02/03/2011: Interview went great! Officer was very nice and professional.He told us will email approval for 10yrs CG!He took my I-94 not my AP.
02/07/2011: recived email card production-website LUD on I-485
02/09/2011: recived Welcomme Letter approved I-485 and wife (usc) approved I-130
02/10/2011: recived another email e-mail card production ordered.Again Lud on I-485 only-They told me the second e-mail is when the actual card is mailed!...:)

Good luck to everyone here!!! For my personal experience-USCIS knows everything about you when you go to the Interview.So ,if you have everything in order and you are/been honest the interview is only a formality.Yes you can meet with an unprofessional rude officer....so what?Just stay calm and answer whatever questions he/she asking you and everything is going to be just fine!
 
Hey Bluegrass congratulations at last some of us November filers are getting our GC ,can you give us a detailed account of how your interview went? It will be helpful to us all waiting to get our IL and GC Thanks.
 
hi Mistborn:
Interview appointment was at 1 pm,we arrived 40 minutes earlier.At 1.05 we have been called by an officer and went to his office.He made us swear and then sit.My "folder" was open on his desk and he said he did review it before we went in.He said our case went smooth as being married by over 4 years now and because my type of Visa,E-2( investor visa).He did also mention they double-check all the informations i wrote on my I-485 form with the Dept. of State at the Consulate in Europe that issued my Visa,especially to be sure i was really divorced before got married with my current wife.He did mention is one of the major issue once a Green CArd is issued as they have to revoke it if they find out later that previous marriages were not legally terminated.He did explain my obbligations once recived the GC and what to do if i should decide to Naturalize US Citizen in three years.He said he was going to approve us and waiting for the decision by email.He then took my I-94 from my passport but not the AP i just got only a few days earlier.I did ask him if he needed the AP but he said no,to keep it in case there was any delay in issuing my CG and i needed to travel abroad.The officer was very polite and professional in every way.Interview lasted about 15 minutes...:)

11/03/2010: I-485,I-130,I-131 package sent to Chicago
11/05/2010: package delivered
11/19/2010: Biometrics Appointment letter for 12/13/2010
11/22/2010: Biometrics done(Walk in) Cincinnati,Oh
11/23/2010: LUD online on I-485
01/05/2011: Interview Letter Recived!! Interview 02/03/2011
01/06/2011: No changes online
01/28/2011:recived AP in the mail-no update online!?
02/03/2011: Interview went great! Officer was very nice and professional.He told us will email approval for 10yrs CG!He took my I-94 not my AP.
02/07/2011: recived email card production-website LUD on I-485
02/09/2011: recived Welcomme Letter approved I-485 and wife (usc) approved I-130
02/10/2011: recived another email e-mail card production ordered.Again Lud on I-485 only-They told me the second e-mail is when the actual card is mailed!...
 
Oh Wow, congratulations again. That was so easy :) Hope to hear more good news for eveybody. Good luck to people that have interviews this week. God be with you.
 
Hi All, Finally some movement in my case. My EAD case appeared online and says Card production ordered on 02/10. No update on interview yet.
Any idea how long does that take to receive my EAD. My H1 expires on 02/16 in couple of days. So wondering if my employer needs to apply for extension and If i ask them not to apply for extension of H1 then would i be out of status? What would be the effective date on my EAD?
Good luck to all.
 
Today got another email:

Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity

On February 14, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service ....

Online status changed from "card/document Production"...to " Pst Decision Activity"

lets hope to get the GC this week!.....:))
 
Oh Wow, congratulations again. That was so easy :) Hope to hear more good news for eveybody. Good luck to people that have interviews this week. God be with you.

Thanks mistborn,
Congrats to bluegrass and Intrepid 14.

Got a valentines day gift in the mail today....EAD received, yipppeee.

11/10/10: Mailed Adjustment Packet
11/16/10: Packet received by USCIS
11/24/10: Checks Cashed
11/29/10: Received NOA'S in the mail
12/06/10: Received Biometrics Appointment
12/29/10: Biometrics Done
01/14/11: Interview Letter Received
02/04/11: Card Production Ordered
02/14/11: EAD In Mail
 
I got a Valentine's Day gift too. I got My EAD in the mail. then I woke up this morning and checked my AOS case status and they have sent me an Interview Letter for March 22!!! Thank God. God is good. Congrats LadyM, Bluegrass. We shall all continue to receive good news.
 
Congratulations to all of you too!!!

11/03/2010: I-485,I-130,I-131 package sent to Chicago
11/05/2010: package delivered
11/19/2010: Biometrics Appointment letter for 12/13/2010
11/22/2010: Biometrics done(Walk in) Cincinnati,Oh
11/23/2010: LUD online on I-485
01/05/2011: Interview Letter Recived!! Interview 02/03/2011
01/06/2011: No changes online
01/28/2011:recived AP in the mail-no update online!?
02/03/2011: Interview went great! Officer was very nice and professional.He told us will email approval for 10yrs CG!He took my I-94 not my AP.
02/07/2011: recived email card production-website LUD on I-485
02/09/2011: recived Welcomme Letter approved I-485 and wife (usc) approved I-130
02/10/2011: recived another email e-mail card production ordered.Again Lud on I-485 only-They told me the second e-mail is when the actual card is mailed!
02/14/2011: recived another e-mail.Lud on I-485.Status changed from "card production ordered to Post Decision Activity".I-130 and I-131 stlll in "Initial review" even tough already got them and approved.Waiting for the GC in the mail this week! :)
 
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