September Submissions - Concurrent Application (I-130,I-485, I-131, I-765, I-864)

[Dreamerdancer42]

So you have to elaborate a little more why they denied you in the first place? Did you call the hotline or went on infopass ? In my opinion we could speculate here a lot but if you want to figure out call the hotline and give them the A# of the inital I-130 and ask to speak to level two officer. They should be able to tell you the reason.

Just one thing why did you file the I-130 without the I-485 ?

If you are approved now you will receie the 10 year green card .
Keep us updated cheers

Simple answer why we didnt file both forms in '09, financialy couldnt afford it plus i didnt really know, we could do both at once. To elaborate, they didnt deny the petition, that was approved fairly quickly but they told me to do consular. I did some research and overall i figured the NVC doesnt dig deep, they saw my type of visa J1 and just sent a standart response "im not eleigible to adjust", perhaps they assumed i had the two year home country residence requirement, which i didnt and heard a lot of eligible ppl got the same letter. Nobody gave me an answer when i called but back than they discouraged us to even apply. And since we filed now and they accepted it, thats all that matters, i prob could have applied years ago, regardless what the note on my petition said. Oh well...

[catalonia8812]

Question about maintaining my status

I have a question. Currently I'm still on F-1 visa. Do I still need to maintain the F-1 visa status after I receive my EAD and AP card?

[mcsweeney89]

Anyone looking at trying to expedite their EAD card? Or going to ride out the next 3-4 months

[Ajclark29]

Any updates?

Anyone who has an update aftwr their Biometrics?
Mine is just the “CASE HISTORY” about the change of add..
Any updates on your end guys? Thanks!

[Dreamerdancer42]

Anyone who has an update aftwr their Biometrics?
Mine is just the “CASE HISTORY” about the change of add..
Any updates on your end guys? Thanks!

Nothing, its too soon. Its been a week tomorrow for me since my biometrics app and it says "we received your case" and the other one "accepted biometrics fee". No RFE either, which im so happy about!

[Ajclark29]

Nothing, its too soon. Its been a week tomorrow for me since my biometrics app and it says "we received your case" and the other one "accepted biometrics fee". No RFE either, which im so happy about!

Oh! For me its been 8 days today but nothing change or anything. Still the same of yours, No mails either. Hopefully no Rfe’s too! Should i freak out now? Lol!

[mustang85635]

Oh! For me its been 8 days today but nothing change or anything. Still the same of yours, No mails either. Hopefully no Rfe’s too! Should i freak out now? Lol!

My Bios was on 09/25 no update. Looking at the case tracker cases before me and after me received plenty of RFEs like two week ago so I think I am good for now.

[mustang85635]

Looking at other peoples timeline from July and August fillers they get status update to ready to be scheduled for interview around two months after PD and like one month after BIO but this is just an observation. Sometimes they never update but looking at case tracker they update most cases with next status when they are done with the file at NBC and that estimate is only for people without an RFE. Good luck to us no RFEs is the most important thing for now since that will reset the PD for EAD to ZERO

[Dreamerdancer42]

Looking at other peoples timeline from July and August fillers they get status update to ready to be scheduled for interview around two months after PD and like one month after BIO but this is just an observation. Sometimes they never update but looking at case tracker they update most cases with next status when they are done with the file at NBC and that estimate is only for people without an RFE. Good luck to us no RFEs is the most important thing for now since that will reset the PD for EAD to ZERO

I observed the same. All ppl from dif months waiting approximately 2-3 months.. im hoping well skip interview, since weve been married forever with a 10 year old child�� I just want it done faster rather than wait for too long.. i was hoping by xmass be done but maybe thats too positive..��

[Ajclark29]

My Bios was on 09/25 no update. Looking at the case tracker cases before me and after me received plenty of RFEs like two week ago so I think I am good for now.

Yeah. I’m just assumed that they’ll change our i-485 status online into “we received you biometrics” lol but yeah. Been observing too. All of the applicants with no Rfe’s waited for 7-9 months for the interview and i also learned that its the normal processing time since all my friend who got married had their interviews within 7-9 months. well theres nothing we can do but to pray and wait 😊😊😊

[waiting&praying]

Did you receive a N797 as yet? You should be receiving something any day now!

I filed a I130 at the TX office 02/13/17, I didn't file the I485 concurrently.
I just submitted the other docs (i485, i131, i765) 10/10/17.
I am wondering if my PD 02/13/17 from i130 will still stand or if I will have to wait based on a new PD date? What do you guys think?

[mustang85635]

I observed the same. All ppl from dif months waiting approximately 2-3 months.. im hoping well skip interview, since weve been married forever with a 10 year old child�� I just want it done faster rather than wait for too long.. i was hoping by xmass be done but maybe thats too positive..��

There is only like a 50/50 chance of a interview waiver BUT you must have entered the country on a K1 visa. If you entered on any other visa its always an interview.
really depends on where you are filing from . If you get lucky you get the interview appointment after 3-4 months . But yes expect a 6-9 months wait everything after that is bad luck

[Dreamerdancer42]

There is only like a 50/50 chance of a interview waiver BUT you must have entered the country on a K1 visa. If you entered on any other visa its always an interview.
really depends on where you are filing from . If you get lucky you get the interview appointment after 3-4 months . But yes expect a 6-9 months wait everything after that is bad luck

Well, you just crushed my hopes, but thx I guess 🙄😀

[Dreamerdancer42]

Friday the 13th and i have a little update...i got a letter in the mail from USCIS today, yellow..and i already knew yellow paper is bad news...but its not in my case. Its a NOTICE TO THE APPLICANT, informing me , that i didnt include my medical form ( which im of course aware of, i intentionally didnt) and telling me basically not to do anything at this time, just wait if they invite me for an interview (which i NOW know thx to MUSTANG, that they will, as I arrived on J 1 visa) to bring it there or in no interview, they will send me a request for evidence. Thanks to this forum i knew , they sent this letter to ppl, that didnt include the medical, its just a standard step, im happy no REF came (assuming theyd send it together). Grateful i know ahead about things thanks to this amazing outlet!! Thats all for now.

[mustang85635]

Friday the 13th and i have a little update...i got a letter in the mail from USCIS today, yellow..and i already knew yellow paper is bad news...but its not in my case. Its a NOTICE TO THE APPLICANT, informing me , that i didnt include my medical form ( which im of course aware of, i intentionally didnt) and telling me basically not to do anything at this time, just wait if they invite me for an interview (which i NOW know thx to MUSTANG, that they will, as I arrived on J 1 visa) to bring it there or in no interview, they will send me a request for evidence. Thanks to this forum i knew , they sent this letter to ppl, that didnt include the medical, its just a standard step, im happy no REF came (assuming theyd send it together). Grateful i know ahead about things thanks to this amazing outlet!! Thats all for now.

Yes thats standard, and won't stop your case.
Here the source for the interview requirements/waiver


1. Waiver Criteria
USCIS has the ability to waive an interview. [2] Adjustment of status interviews are generally waived for applicants in the following classifications:
•Applicants clearly ineligible;
•Unmarried children of U.S. citizens, if not filed as part of a family pack;
•Parents of U.S. citizens;
•Fiancé(e)s of U.S. citizens who married within 90 days, and their children;
•Asylee and refugee cases in which the applicant has previously been interviewed by an asylum or refugee officer; [3] and
•Unmarried children (under age 14) of lawful permanent residents.

https://www.uscis.gov/policymanual/HTML/PolicyManual-Volume7-PartA-Chapter5.html