March 2018 filers: let's share our experience!!

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

Hang in there. You got this. I really hope you and Afrolinda will get your combo cards soon.

Seriously! Where is Afrolinda's EAD/AP? I see people from late April getting their combo card. I am happy for everyone, of course. Though, the NBC really needs to get their act together.

[dejnadejnadejna]

Hang in there. You got this. I really hope you and Afrolinda will get your combo cards soon.

Thank you. I am really trying to think positively, but the reality is bringing me down Fingers crossed for everybody receiving their combo pack as soon as possible

[kstew]

We finally got the interview scheduled for this October 12th, it's a mixed feeling yet we're so happy that that day finally came. Our field is Houston, TX and it's like 6 months since our priority day (03/28/2018) so it's really earlier than expected to us. However, I am myself a little bit nervous since we just been married for 7 months, we haven't had many proofs/evidence like other couples, of course I know we're real so we have nothing to scare but I'm kinda super nervous under pressure lol. I was worried if I missed any documents, how I should prepare/organize for all the paperworks and documents, do I need to practice questions or anything with my wife, etc, seriously I need tips/advice from everyone here that just done with the interviews, especially from same-sex married couples, me and my wife like terrified about the news but we're ready for it, lol. And we hope everything will go smooth to everyone here.

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

We finally got the interview scheduled for this October 12th, it's a mixed feeling yet we're so happy that that day finally came. Our field is Houston, TX and it's like 6 months since our priority day (03/28/2018) so it's really earlier than expected to us. However, I am myself a little bit nervous since we just been married for 7 months, we haven't had many proofs/evidence like other couples, of course I know we're real so we have nothing to scare but I'm kinda super nervous under pressure lol. I was worried if I missed any documents, how I should prepare/organize for all the paperworks and documents, do I need to practice questions or anything with my wife, etc, seriously I need tips/advice from everyone here that just done with the interviews, especially from same-sex married couples, me and my wife like terrified about the news but we're ready for it, lol. And we hope everything will go smooth to everyone here.

Congrats! Finally scheduled for interview! It makes sense that it would move a little bit faster for k-1 AOS applicants. It's a little different for you, though. You took the route USCIS prefers to bring fiances and spouses. that will be rewarded. You might remember that USCIS used to ALMOST always waive interviews for k-1 AOS applicants. Back then, you would get the green card by mail in just a few months. While you now have to attend the interview, there is nothing to fear.

Remember that your relationship has already been vetted by the US Embassy where the k-1 visa was approved. The last condition of the deal was for you to marry your fiance within 90 days of arrival in the US, and start building a life together. Well, you have done that. So really, all you have to do is show that you two are starting to get established.

Here is the link to this thread. https://www.immihelp.com/forum/showt...580#post581580 Not everything will apply to your case, but there are some useful ideas to stage and organize your evidence - in case you don't quite know where to start OR what constitutes CONCRETE evidence of bona fide marriage.
The link should take you to the most recent post. I would focus on #1 - Thread by 4EVER. I would carbon copy the format and structure of that Table of Contents.

To all couples, whether adjusting from k-1 or other visas, I always recommend:
1. An advance health care directive
2. Financial power of attorney
3. Affidavit of residence IF you do not have a joint lease, or a joint mortgage.

I recommend to get all 3 notarized. You can read more about them on the thread.

I hope you find value in this entry and the thread. Remember that every case is unique. It's important to showcase the longevity of your relationship. The evidence that you presented at the US Embassy is probably still at the Embassy. So if there is anything that you would like to present that shows how long you've known each other, that's great. Once you look at 4EVER's table of contents, you will she she wrote a very brief timeline. You can include one, too.

Know that your fiance does not have to wait for the EAD to get the Social Security Card. She is/was eligible to get it and simply has to show her k-1 visa at the Social Security Administration.

All the best,

USCFFS

[b3b3g1]

We finally got the interview scheduled for this October 12th, it's a mixed feeling yet we're so happy that that day finally came. Our field is Houston, TX and it's like 6 months since our priority day (03/28/2018) so it's really earlier than expected to us. However, I am myself a little bit nervous since we just been married for 7 months, we haven't had many proofs/evidence like other couples, of course I know we're real so we have nothing to scare but I'm kinda super nervous under pressure lol. I was worried if I missed any documents, how I should prepare/organize for all the paperworks and documents, do I need to practice questions or anything with my wife, etc, seriously I need tips/advice from everyone here that just done with the interviews, especially from same-sex married couples, me and my wife like terrified about the news but we're ready for it, lol. And we hope everything will go smooth to everyone here.

Congrats! Are you adjusting from K1 visa? For Houston PD Jan-Feb 2017 is getting interviews so any PD 2018 interview is something extremely fast! Amazing

[Afrolinda]

182 days since they received my I-765. My PD is 03/23/2018 and according to the Tracking times they are processing 03/22/2018 so Sunday/Monday I can finally submit online service request based on my case being outside normal processing time...

Status for I-765 since June 25th has been "Fingerprint review was completed."

On a related note, on Sept 5th RFIE was sent to me regarding I-485 and to this day I haven't received it. Called USCIS, got told have to wait 30 days since they sent it to do anything.

My local office is Montgomery, Al and I cannot find anyone who is waiting for an interview or already passed the interview at this location.

Afrolinda, fingers crossed you'll receive EAD as soon as possible

Jeez! even to get the RFE you have to suffer! I'm just found ou that I'm really a patient person! crossing finger Dejadjnadejna!

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Seriously! Where is Afrolinda's EAD/AP? I see people from late April getting their combo card. I am happy for everyone, of course. Though, the NBC really needs to get their act together.

I'm really in my zen space, checking the processing time everyday and waiting!

[Afrolinda]

We finally got the interview scheduled for this October 12th, it's a mixed feeling yet we're so happy that that day finally came. Our field is Houston, TX and it's like 6 months since our priority day (03/28/2018) so it's really earlier than expected to us. However, I am myself a little bit nervous since we just been married for 7 months, we haven't had many proofs/evidence like other couples, of course I know we're real so we have nothing to scare but I'm kinda super nervous under pressure lol. I was worried if I missed any documents, how I should prepare/organize for all the paperworks and documents, do I need to practice questions or anything with my wife, etc, seriously I need tips/advice from everyone here that just done with the interviews, especially from same-sex married couples, me and my wife like terrified about the news but we're ready for it, lol. And we hope everything will go smooth to everyone here.

Congratulations!!! Relax, if they give you the visa, and you have done everything as expected, you will be fine. follow USFFS directions, you will be fine!

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182 days since they received my I-765. My PD is 03/23/2018 and according to the Tracking times they are processing 03/22/2018 so Sunday/Monday I can finally submit online service request based on my case being outside normal processing time...

Status for I-765 since June 25th has been "Fingerprint review was completed."

On a related note, on Sept 5th RFIE was sent to me regarding I-485 and to this day I haven't received it. Called USCIS, got told have to wait 30 days since they sent it to do anything.

My local office is Montgomery, Al and I cannot find anyone who is waiting for an interview or already passed the interview at this location.

Afrolinda, fingers crossed you'll receive EAD as soon as possible

processing time: 03/24!!!!

[dejnadejnadejna]

Jeez! even to get the RFE you have to suffer! I'm just found ou that I'm really a patient person! crossing finger Dejadjnadejna!

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I'm really in my zen space, checking the processing time everyday and waiting!

As I posted in another thread: "I tried like 10 minutes ago, when it was 03/24 and got the same message, can't submit request as I am still in the time frame...

I am worried that there is an issue. When I talked to Tier 1 officer regarding RFIE for 485 and asked for 765, he kept saying my PD 04/03. I kept telling him it is 03/23 - on Processing page they even show a picture where you should check it on I-797 and there id 03/23.

I am registered on both sites to track my cases - however the one with less info shows that they received my case on 03/23.
But the other one which provides more info, like the date when the Fingerprints were reviewed shows that they received my case 04/03! Which is probably what the Tier 1 officer was reading from.
Now I am worried that they made mistake and I will be screwed either way."

I don't know how you can be in your zen place Afrolinda I know that worrying won't help, but this waiting with no info is like torture.

I am really truly happy for everybody who received updated, EADs, interview dates and I just saw like three people in May 2018 thread who already received EAD or their card is being produced, while we are waiting for more than a month longer and there is nothing we can do.

Fingers crossed that this weekend is the last unhappy one!

[Afrolinda]

As I posted in another thread: "I tried like 10 minutes ago, when it was 03/24 and got the same message, can't submit request as I am still in the time frame...

I am worried that there is an issue. When I talked to Tier 1 officer regarding RFIE for 485 and asked for 765, he kept saying my PD 04/03. I kept telling him it is 03/23 - on Processing page they even show a picture where you should check it on I-797 and there id 03/23.

I am registered on both sites to track my cases - however the one with less info shows that they received my case on 03/23.
But the other one which provides more info, like the date when the Fingerprints were reviewed shows that they received my case 04/03! Which is probably what the Tier 1 officer was reading from.
Now I am worried that they made mistake and I will be screwed either way."

I don't know how you can be in your zen place Afrolinda I know that worrying won't help, but this waiting with no info is like torture.

I am really truly happy for everybody who received updated, EADs, interview dates and I just saw like three people in May 2018 thread who already received EAD or their card is being produced, while we are waiting for more than a month longer and there is nothing we can do.

Fingers crossed that this weekend is the last unhappy one!

I am zen because I can't afford to have a stroke here in the US! ahahahahahaahah And I have been busy latelly. keeping myself busy helped.

[hopeanddream]

As I posted in another thread: "I tried like 10 minutes ago, when it was 03/24 and got the same message, can't submit request as I am still in the time frame...

I am worried that there is an issue. When I talked to Tier 1 officer regarding RFIE for 485 and asked for 765, he kept saying my PD 04/03. I kept telling him it is 03/23 - on Processing page they even show a picture where you should check it on I-797 and there id 03/23.

I am registered on both sites to track my cases - however the one with less info shows that they received my case on 03/23.
But the other one which provides more info, like the date when the Fingerprints were reviewed shows that they received my case 04/03! Which is probably what the Tier 1 officer was reading from.
Now I am worried that they made mistake and I will be screwed either way."

I don't know how you can be in your zen place Afrolinda I know that worrying won't help, but this waiting with no info is like torture.

I am really truly happy for everybody who received updated, EADs, interview dates and I just saw like three people in May 2018 thread who already received EAD or their card is being produced, while we are waiting for more than a month longer and there is nothing we can do.

Fingers crossed that this weekend is the last unhappy one!

I am pretty sure that Tier 1 was referring to your case, they always see the received date which usually is like around 10 days after what we call as PD. It happened to me too, my PD according to them was 04/09 when in actuality they received my documents on march 30th. Hang in there, there is a ******** group in which I saw quite a few people around your PD waiting for EAD.

[dejnadejnadejna]

I am zen because I can't afford to have a stroke here in the US! ahahahahahaahah And I have been busy latelly. keeping myself busy helped.

Aahahah, perfect reply I try to bike everyday and enjoy free time, but it is gonna be a year since I stopped working, so I had too much free time on my hands

[dejnadejnadejna]

I am pretty sure that Tier 1 was referring to your case, they always see the received date which usually is like around 10 days after what we call as PD. It happened to me too, my PD according to them was 04/09 when in actuality they received my documents on march 30th. Hang in there, there is a ******** group in which I saw quite a few people around your PD waiting for EAD.

Thank you, I hope I will see some update soon. Just tried to submit a request outside of normal processing time for my EAD and it went through! Yay!

Congrats I see in your signature that your EAD was approved! Fingers crossed that you will receive it soon

[BayAreaCaliAOS]

I am pretty sure that Tier 1 was referring to your case, they always see the received date which usually is like around 10 days after what we call as PD. It happened to me too, my PD according to them was 04/09 when in actuality they received my documents on march 30th. Hang in there, there is a ******** group in which I saw quite a few people around your PD waiting for EAD.

Any news with your combo card yet?

[Afrolinda]

Any news with your combo card yet?

Any news about the request? I know it was just yesterday... but I am anxious!!! 😩😅

[Krittika Govil]

Approved!

Hi everyone, wanted to share news that my husband and I were approved for our green card on the spot during the interview yesterday at the Boston field office. @USCFFS, where is the best thread to post the experience and table of contents? You all have been incredibly helpful and a wealth of knowledge in getting through this without a lawyer - I'd like to pass it forward.

@Afrolinda - Hang in there i'm sure you will get your combo card very soon and your patience will be rewarded.