Adjustment of Status - I-485

No Text message or email 7 days now application delivered at Dellas TX .. getting nervous .. is there something wrong?

Guys, I am so happy to share this, my EAD has been mailed to me . God is awesome, I can now work, so excited.

We were one of the last interviews of the day, scheduled for 2 PM, although we were not called until 2:45 PM. Our officer was a young man and rather informal. No oath, no statement that this is being recorded (even though it probably was). The interview lasted 15 minutes and, although he asked us questions, it was more conversational: when/how we first met, about our wedding, our employment, and simply confirming what was already in the application. We frontloaded our initial application with 100 pages of support documentation, which we believe helped our case and made the interview go quickly and smoothly. We also brought additional documents that we received since the submission (tax return, current paystubs, bills, photos, travel itineraries, etc.) but he never asked us for anything additional. The one exception was my birth certificate (petitioner). I had the officer copy it since the birth certificate explicitly states that copying it is a felony. He told us that everything looked good, and he just needed to doublecheck the file before recommending that “the case be closed.” He said it would take 3 to 4 weeks before receiving the card. We did not receive a white paper but case was approved the next day.

Advice #1: If you haven’t already submitted your application, take the time to read the saved links at the top of the I-485 Forum of this website. Submit as much material as necessary with your application. This was a lifesaver for us and eliminated many questions that an IO may have had. For example, in our case there are 20 years difference between our ages and we married only 4 months after my partner arrived in the US with an F1 visa. Had we not provided plenty of initial evidence showing that we both lived together outside the US and that we have had an intimate relationship for five years, this would have raised some red flags.

Advice #2: During the time we were in the waiting room, we could see the officers call the next number and then witness their initial interactions with the applicants: some officers were friendly, others were more distant and not interested in chit chat. Be prepared for anything and take the cue from how the officer treats you: if they are more formal, be more formal. If they are conversational, respond in kind.

Advice #3: If the officer doesn’t address questions to a specific person, decide in advance who will first answer what types of questions about your relationship and make sure the same person doesn't always answer. Depending on the type of couple you are, this will avoid either one person talking, both individuals speaking at the same time or long silences waiting for someone to speak. It will also make your relationship appear more egalitarian if a couple takes turns in answering each question.

Advice #4: Be aware of body language. Don’t sit with your arms crossed or other defensive postures, even if the room is cold.

San Antonio Specific Advice: Allow extra time to arrive at the since Hwy 281 is under construction and all traffic is diverted to the frontage road.

A big thank you to all who have shared your experiences. These were very helpful and perhaps our experience may assist others. Best of luck to everyone.

Hi guys! kindly check our cover letter for concurrent filing, will plan to submit the package this month.

Petitioner Name & Beneficiary Name:
Address:

USCIS
Attn: I-130, I-485, I-864, and I-765
1820 E. Skyharbor Circle S
Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85034

August, 2019
Petitioner:
Beneficiary:
Joint Sponsor:

To Whom It May Concern:

Kindly find enclosed concurrent filing of forms: Concurrent Filing of I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative), I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status), I-864 (Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA), and I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization).

The following documents are enclosed:
1) Payment of $535 for I-130 form
2) Payment of $1,225 for I-485 form and biometric fingerprint
3) Visa Photos
    a) for Petitioner
    b) for Beneficiary
4) Form G – 1145, e – Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
5) Form I – 130, Petition for Alien Relative
6) Form I – 130A, Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary
7) Form I – 485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
8) Form I – 765, Application for Employment Authorization
9) Form I – 864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA - Petitioner
10) Form I – 864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA - Joint Sponsor
11) Form I – 693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record
12) Petitioner Supporting Documents
     a) USA Passport Biographic Page
     b) Social Security Card
     c) Arizona Identification Card
13) Beneficiary Supporting Documents
     a) Birth Certificate
     b) Philippine Passport
              i) Biographic Page
              ii) USA Non Immigrant Visa Page with parole stamp
     c) Identification Cards
     d) Most recent I-94 Form

14) Petitioner & Beneficiary Bonafide Marriage
     a) Marriage Certificate
     b) Pictures Together (with friends, family, and relatives)
     c) Flight and Hotel Tickets (with family)
     d) Child Name Birth Certificate (Son of Petitioner & Beneficiary)
     e) Child Name Social Security Card
15) Joint Sponsor Supporting Documents
     a) USA Passport Biographic Page
     b) Letter of Employment
     c) Latest federal Income Tax (2018)
     d) W-2 (2018)
     e) Pay Stubs

Copies of documents submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered documents and we understand that we may be required to submit original documents to an Immigration or Consular officer at a later date. Thank you for your assistance to process this application. If you have any questions please contact us, Petitioner Name at xxxxxx / [email protected], Beneficiary Name at xxxxxx / [email protected], or Joint Sponsor at xxxxx / [email protected].

Sincerely yours,

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Petitioner Name Beneficiary Name
Date: Date:

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Joint Sponsor Name
Date:
 

08/05/2019 We ordered your new card.
08/06/2019 We approved your Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization.
08/07/2019 We mailed your new card your Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, directly to the address you gave us
8/9/2019 I received I-797 instead of cards.

The tracking number they gave me for the card is I-797. I was thinking about the card. Please advise if it works this way.

Being a silent reader, it's my turn to share my timeline.

Employment Based C09, EB3, ROW, NJ Filer !!

Receipt Date : 13 Feb, 2019
Notice Date : 1 March, 2019
Biometrics : 25 March, 2019
Fingerprint review completed : 26th March, 2019

Waiting game continues ...

On 8 August, 2019 - Status changed to "Case ready to be scheduled for Interview"
To my surprise, I got the USPS tracking text message for EAD and AP on same day.

Tracked the number and it's delivering on 12th Aug.

STILL, WAITING GAME CONTINUES ...

Quick question too .. When can I expect my interview to be scheduled next ??

Such a wonderful forum .. Let's keep sharing and keep our hopes alive !!

Thanks !!

Hi everyone

My PD -Feb 22, 2019
Filed from Dallas Texas.
I did SR on July 30, 2019...it’s yet to be assigned.
Expedite my case yesterday...yet tp be assigned also.
Kindly share your experience if you filed inTexas between Dec 2018 to Feb 2019.
Thank you

I need advice on what to do,especially if the fault is entirely on uscis,

I submitted new and alot of evidence during my interview, which I confirm, they did not go through it,
I know this because they sent me a letter of intent to deny,based on the initial evidence I submitted earlier, which wasn't much,
My interview was on 08/01/19
I had over 20 pictures from vacations with both my family and my husband's, their letter states they have 8 pics where we had the same clothes, I mean?
I submitted gym membership
Joint bank accounts
Relocation letters
Notarized letters from friends
Over 20 pics
Utility Bill's
Emergency contacts from hubby
Updated medical records
Flight itineraries
Screen shots of texts
Proof of our current new home

I am so frustrated, I honestly believe the lady who interviewed us did not submit the folder I left with all the supporting documents,to her supervisor as she had said,
Now I'm going through all this because my supporting documents haven't been looked at

Please, anyone, if you know or can share your experience on the best way forward, I will appreciate,

hi Newark NJ filers, could you please update your dates in the comment section?

My dates:

PD: April 15
Bio: May 5
Status Changed to ready for Interview: May 16

Waiting for EAT, AP and Interview to be Scheduled.

1. what is the waiting period for EAD and AP?
2. What is waiting period for interview?

thanks

Hi friends,

Is there any timeline for an I-485 case to become "ready to schedule for an interview"? Any hard timeline provided by the USCIS itself or by experience of the applicants is very much appreciated :|