November 2018 Filers

[hopefulandhappy]

I received a noticed stating that my interview was scheduled. I’m so happy and thankful because my field office is in Manhattan and it usually takes 1.5 years to get an interview scheduled here!

[Vpanda85]

We had our interview today. We got there about 30 minutes before the interview and were called in about 20 minutes after we got there. The entire interview lasted about 15 minutes. I did not get approval on the spot and got the standard notice saying "case is under review". The IO said everything looks fine and I should get the green card in about 1-2 weeks.He also mentioned that if he needs any further documentation, he will send a request in the mail.

The IO asked the standard set of questions. He went through the details on the I-130 with my husband and then the I-485 with me, including the standard yes / no questions. He asked us how we met, when we started dating, each others birth dates, where we both live (and who lives with us), what we did for our wedding and who proposed. He also asked me for an updated I-94 for my most recent entry into the US (we travelled internationally after the I-485 was filed) and ask for details of when I first came to the US and under what status I've entered the US previously.

He did not ask for any additional evidence but specifically only wanted the joint tax returns for 2018 and a house title / deed showing that our house was in both our names. I had a full folder with new evidence and photos - when I offered the folder to him, he said he did not want it.

Now the anxious wait starts to when I get the actual card.

[Vpanda85]

We had our interview today. We got there about 30 minutes before the interview and were called in about 20 minutes after we got there. The entire interview lasted about 15 minutes. I did not get approval on the spot and got the standard notice saying "case is under review". The IO said everything looks fine and I should get the green card in about 1-2 weeks.He also mentioned that if he needs any further documentation, he will send a request in the mail.

The IO asked the standard set of questions. He went through the details on the I-130 with my husband and then the I-485 with me, including the standard yes / no questions. He asked us how we met, when we started dating, each others birth dates, where we both live (and who lives with us), what we did for our wedding and who proposed. He also asked me for an updated I-94 for my most recent entry into the US (we travelled internationally after the I-485 was filed) and ask for details of when I first came to the US and under what status I've entered the US previously.

He did not ask for any additional evidence but specifically only wanted the joint tax returns for 2018 and a house title / deed showing that our house was in both our names. I had a full folder with new evidence and photos - when I offered the folder to him, he said he did not want it.

Now the anxious wait starts to when I get the actual card.

On 10/25 I received a notification that my card is being produced followed by approvals on I-485 and I-130.

[hopefulandhappy]

On 10/25 I received a notification that my card is being produced followed by approvals on I-485 and I-130.

Congrats!

[moesman]

Hey

My field office is Brooklyn, NY
My PD is the following-
On November 2, 2018, we received your Form I-131
November 7th- Checks cashed
November 30th - Bio-metrics done
December 15th - Ready to schedule an interview
March 20th 2019- EAD in hand

It's been almost a year and nothing yet, anyone from November 2018 hasn't had their interview yet?

[hopefulandhappy]

Hey

My field office is Brooklyn, NY
My PD is the following-
On November 2, 2018, we received your Form I-131
November 7th- Checks cashed
November 30th - Bio-metrics done
December 15th - Ready to schedule an interview
March 20th 2019- EAD in hand

It's been almost a year and nothing yet, anyone from November 2018 hasn't had their interview yet?

My field office is Manhattan and my PD is November 2018. My spouse and I are scheduled for an interview this week.

[moesman]

My field office is Manhattan and my PD is November 2018. My spouse and I are scheduled for an interview this week.

What's your exact PD?
when did the status change for ready to be scheduled for an interview?

good luck with the interview!

[RUSNYC]

We had our interview today in Manhattan. No lawyer, had our binder prepared and organized but in the end we just gave him whatever he requested and took the rest home. Very similar experience to Vpanda85 above. We were on time for our 9:30 appointment but did not realize we first had to go to a window to get a ticket on the 9th floor - they then sent us down to the 4th floor and we actually started our interview at 9:45. The officer understood and did not make a big deal about it.

Asked how we met, kept 4 photos for himself, where our parents live, asked for marriage certificate, 2018 tax return (we filed jointly), for any insurance we have together (life, vision, dental, health), and for her recent I94 (traveled abroad twice using AP this summer). Asked for her SSN to update the 485 with, which we didn't bring and she didn't remember as it's brand new, but this wasn't a big deal and he was able to proceed without it.

In terms of atmosphere, he was very laidback and it was not a tense/stressful atmosphere. We chatted about the city, hockey (he, my wife, and I are all NHL fans), etc. before getting into questions about the form (DOB, parents' names, yes/no questions, places of birth, last entry into US, etc). All questions focused on 485, none on 130. Anecdotally, he somehow knew we were hockey fans - he prompted that conversation with "so you guys like hockey, who's your team?" - even though we did not submit any photos or evidence of this in our application. We're assuming they pulled it from social media and used that to verify if our story checks out.

At the end, he said that we'll get the card in 2-3 weeks and that he had no further questions for us. Did not mention anything about possibly requesting additional things in the mail. He also said "you'll be able to apply for naturalization three years from today," we understood this as his hint that we are approved but we'll wait for the USCIS status to change online to confirm. He smiled at us, we chatted some more about where my parents live in the US, we shook hands and that was it.

Interview was around 35 minutes in total. Overall, good experience with a kind and professional USCIS officer.

[ihaveit29]

My priority date is November 2018 and Had my interview today and was given a notice saying that “case is being held for review”.

The interview went well and we provided several evidence. The officer said we should have a result in 30 days, but on the letter it says it can take up to 120 days.

To everyone who was interviewed and received the same notice - how long did you have to wait to get a result?

[RUSNYC]

Checked my account on my.uscis.gov, and as of 10/31 we are "Case Approved," and "New Card Being Produced" was also added to the case history. Same day approval - hoorah!

[hopefulandhappy]

Hey all! My greencard was approved exactly a year after my priority date! See my timeline in my signature and feel free to read my interview experience here:

https://www.immihelp.com/forum/adjus...ncard-approved

[ani]

My interview was scheduled today! Filed November 8, 2018 family based

[hopefulandhappy]

My interview was scheduled today! Filed November 8, 2018 family based

Amazing! Best of luck!

[Enub4]

Our case was approved, here is the information:

Nov 2018 - Package sent - EB - Texas Service Center
Day 1 - Package received at the lockbox
Day 12/34 - Case and Fingerprint Fee Received / Biometrics appointment
Day 112 - EAD delivered
Day 195 - Letter for missing I-693 (RFE)
Day 817 - RFE for I-693 (again)
Day 992 - Case was approved
Day 999 - Card delivered to me - Aug 2021

It was longer than expected (by reading other cases) but as we know each case is different, handled by different officers, at different times, so things change.