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Hey guys!
First, I want to thank everyone who actively participates on this forum for all your help. It made a real difference in this process!
My husband (US citizen) and I got married (same-sex marriage) last July and I just received confirmation that my change of status from F1 to Permanent Resident has been granted.
Here is my timeline. FYI: our local field office is Oklahoma City.
09/21 Sent I-485, I-765, I-130
09/23 USPS delivery notification
09/26 Priority Date
10/03 Email notification
10/11 Notices received by mail
10/15 Letter for Biometrics Appointment
10/24 Biometrics Appointment
--- long wait ---
12/23 I-765 Approved
12/28 EAD card mailed
--- long wait ---
04/20 Interview
04/27 Change of status approved
Now waiting for the physical green card!
The interview lasted only 15 or 20 minutes. Clearly the immigration officer had made her decision before we entered the room. I did have to go back to conduct one extra medical test and mail these results back to her before she could give her final approval.
If you are in the middle of this process: be thorough in your filling and be patient.
Finally, I would like to point out that we elected not to hire an immigration attorney as our case was somewhat simple. I had always maintained legal status in the United States and everything seems to be just fine on paper. That was a stressful decision but ultimately it worked out since we were able to save a good chunk of money. However, it may not be wise if your file presents challenges.
I am sooooo happy this process is coming to an end!!!
Good luck to everyone!
First, I want to thank everyone who actively participates on this forum for all your help. It made a real difference in this process!
My husband (US citizen) and I got married (same-sex marriage) last July and I just received confirmation that my change of status from F1 to Permanent Resident has been granted.
Here is my timeline. FYI: our local field office is Oklahoma City.
09/21 Sent I-485, I-765, I-130
09/23 USPS delivery notification
09/26 Priority Date
10/03 Email notification
10/11 Notices received by mail
10/15 Letter for Biometrics Appointment
10/24 Biometrics Appointment
--- long wait ---
12/23 I-765 Approved
12/28 EAD card mailed
--- long wait ---
04/20 Interview
04/27 Change of status approved
Now waiting for the physical green card!
The interview lasted only 15 or 20 minutes. Clearly the immigration officer had made her decision before we entered the room. I did have to go back to conduct one extra medical test and mail these results back to her before she could give her final approval.
If you are in the middle of this process: be thorough in your filling and be patient.
Finally, I would like to point out that we elected not to hire an immigration attorney as our case was somewhat simple. I had always maintained legal status in the United States and everything seems to be just fine on paper. That was a stressful decision but ultimately it worked out since we were able to save a good chunk of money. However, it may not be wise if your file presents challenges.
I am sooooo happy this process is coming to an end!!!
Good luck to everyone!
thank you for posting, i feel a bit more optimistic now but the wait still kills me. Congrats once again!
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