Adjustment of Status - I-485

Hi ! I just want to share my experience. I have learned a lot from the posts here and I want to show appreciation by writing my experience.
 Applied for AOS (I-485 for me and my minor daughter), EAD, Advanced Travel Document, I-130 (for me and my minor daughter), I-864 (affidavit of support, from my USC husband)
 The process took 5 months to complete and I am very happy with the speediness of the process.

 Dec 10,2018 - Package received at Chicago Lockbox
 Dec 14, 2018 - Notice of Action (I-797) received for all applications
 Dec 21, 2018 - Notice of Action for Biometrics appointment
 Jan. 10,2019 - Biometrics at Tampa Office (Took 10 minutes, my hair was not cooperating)

 No word from USCIS
 I would check online obsessively. I had my case numbers memorize. Each form has a different case number. Again, checking obsessively.

 Mid-March 2019 - We sent a letter to expedite Advanced Parole Document as I needed to travel before April 25,2019, we did this because we went to my USCIS Office and asked about expedition, this was their advice, to write a letter to expedite.
 We had documents translated and attached and sent it to Lee's Summit MI as that was where my Notice of Action letters were coming from, meaning they were handling my case. We sent it thru UPS.

 April 16, 2019 - I check online, My EAD and Advance Parole Document were granted and in the mail!
 April 17, 2019 - Notice of Action for I-485 interview for me and my daughter.
 April 18, 2019 - I get my SSN card in the mail.
 May 23, 2019 - Interview day! Approved on the spot!!!

 IO was straight forward. He asked:
 How did you meet?
 What did you do on your first date?
 When did you get married?
 Did you have a reception?

 He asked my daughter only of her name and birthday, she's a minor. those are the only questions they can ask.

 He said, I sent USCIS a ton of documents that almost hurt my case because they were a lot to comb thru. My husband said, yes but she also sent in a Table of Contents.
 He said, you guys are the last batch of people who were allowed to send in paper documents. We're going digital, he said.

 He asked if we filled out the forms. I said, I filled out all the forms and my husband double checked and triple checked it.
 He said, " How did you manage to fill them out correctly, by reading the instructions ?" I said yes.

 Then he said, "Ok I-130 granted, he stamps on one form. Now that's approved, a visa becomes available to you so no I can stamp your I-485".
 "Congratulations, now, you are legal permanent residents of the USA".
 "You have to come back in 2 years to apply for removal of restrictions of your green card". "You can apply for that 3 months before the 2 years".
 "In 3 years ,you can apply for a US citizenship, you can apply for that in 2 years and 9 months".

 That's it! It took 5 months. From December 10,2018 to May 23, 2019.

Hi guys,

I have a questions that I'm a tad bit confused about.

How long after you submit your paperwork do you receive your work permit?

My current work permit(from daca) is about to expire, and i would like to know long of a wait i have? I know everyone experiences are different, but it will sure help to understand the timeline.

Also how long does it take for them to schedule the interview?

My husband and I have known each other for 15 year, have been together for 6 years, and married for 3 years. We have a 9 year old, a 2 year old, and a 4 month old.

I don't know why I'm so nervous, but i guess it's the thought of someone judging you trying to tell you if your marriage is real or not. Trust and believe our marriage is real.

We didn't have a wedding, we just went to the courthouse and got married. A lot folks i read have big weddings or big garthering after their courthouse ceremony, we didn't.
We have joint taxes, light bill, gas bill in our names. We don't have a lease, because we're renting from my mother. But we do have an affidavit stating that we live with her. We have pictures as well and letters from our friends.

What other proof do we need??

 

who should I write about my case taking too long and about to lose my apartment and other stuff! I live in the Bronx!!!! Please help me with some information the USCIS have me away

So my internet will be on July 1st. My last day at my current job is July 15. I’ve worked in my current job for 4 years and they filed my I-458 in Aug of last year.

Would be there any problem in this scenario ? Your help is much appreciated.

PD 9/7/2018
Fingerprints 10/9/2018

I have 8 months and 20 days I never hear nothing about my interview at USCIS-Orlando office.
I am adjusting from F2B visa( family based my mother filed the petition).
Does anyone can share his experience with me? Thks guys

I am a frequent reader of this column. 7 months ago I did my i485 interview in Baltimore. No RFE no updates. Online still said interview scheduled since October. Called on day 120 officer said that there was no time limit. Last week text said card was mailed. To everyone still waiting post interview just be patient. I learned everything about how to proceed with my paperwork from the column. Thanks to everyone. Baltimore

I think it’s safe to say that I’m going crazy waiting to hear something from USCIS. My husband and I are constantly checking my status. I am literally having nightmares about this and it has only been 6 days since the interview. Sigh. I am so bored. Seeing that I was never given a work permit or an advance parole. Reading other people’s responses about how long they have been waiting freaks me out. It’s so unfair that we did our part and USCIS fail to give us an answer right there and then. Sooooo annoying.

What can I do to pass time and stop stressing out this?

Hi guys im currently in grace period just graduated this semester , I already have i765 pending based on AOS married based. Is it possible to apply for OPT while my I765 is pending ??
Please share your experience

hello,
my wife worked illegally and we filled that out in the paperwork which our lawyer asked us to do, would that be a problem. Our lawyer said that it wont be a problem since we filed married to a US Citizen, please share your experience as we are worried?

thank you

Hello all, my case status is currently "Case is ready to be scheduled an interview" since a week ago. Just wondering if anyone has experience how long that is going to take to schedule an interview? I live in Atlanta Ga, but experience from any cities is appreciated.

Here is my timeline

File AOS - 2/20
Accept fingerprint fee - 2/26
RFIE - 3/6
Fingerprint complete - 3/15
RFIE response received - 3/20
Card was delivered to me by the post office (EAD/AP) - 5/4
Case is ready to be scheduled an interview - 5/17