Employment Base AOS i-485

[fdb2171]

What was the wording of your letter?

It was a simple letter that says this company is offering the employee a full time position as an "Job position". This employee in this position will be responsible for "list of all job duties". If you have any question give us a call. The company letterhead is recommended. Good luck.

[yko]

It was a simple letter that says this company is offering the employee a full time position as an "Job position". This employee in this position will be responsible for "list of all job duties". If you have any question give us a call. The company letterhead is recommended. Good luck.

Thank you!

[jdm439]

6/5/2019 - i485, i765, and i131 application passed
7/2/2019 - biometrics schedule
7/4/2019 - fingerprint review completed
9/10/19 - ead and ap approved
9/14/19 - ead, ap combo card delivered
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The following timeline is from my wife's application. However, I am the primary applicant so we assumed this delayed all our cases together.
10/28/19 RFE for my wife's case asking for Birth Certificate (The letter was not very specific so lawyer opted to send the same one that was in the application)
note: My wife and I think that it was a seal that was cut in half in the birth cert that caused the problem.
11/07/19 RFE received
11/14/19 2nd RFE for my wife's case. Asking for Birth Certificate again. Literally, the RFE letter is the same as the first one on a different date. Gladly, through my wife's prudence. We ordered a new copy of her birth cert that showed the entire page of it without the seal being cut in half.
11/20/19 2nd RFE received
12/20/19 Only my wife received a medical courtesy letter.
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12/23/19 Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview (For all of our AOS cases)


I learned that even minor cuts on seals or errors on details can significantly affect the process of a case. Fortunately, they accepted the 2nd birth certificate.

We are praying to get interview ASAP.

Our other concern now is getting medical certification since in our area the latest appointment is around january 21 2020. Otherwise, we might have to drive to Albany, NY to get a walk-in medical cert.

[Tahoe99]

Today, my interview was completed and I've got Approval Notice on site.

I hope my card arrives soon, and wish all you guys a good luck with this journey.


6/24/2019 Sent I-485 Package (i-485,131,765)
8/9/2019 Check cashed very late but received date recorded 6/24 (very much concerned and worried about missing case)
8/15/2019 NOA received
8/23/2019 Fingerprint schedule notice received
9/4/2019 Fingerprinted
11/2/2019 Approval notice for i-131,765 received
11/4/2019 Combo Card received
11/14/2019 Case is ready to be scheduled for interview
11/27/2019 Interview Scheduled
01/06/2020 Interview Completed (Approved on site)

[EngineerMan]

Today, my interview was completed and I've got Approval Notice on site.

I hope my card arrives soon, and wish all you guys a good luck with this journey.


6/24/2019 Sent I-485 Package (i-485,131,765)
8/9/2019 Check cashed very late but received date recorded 6/24 (very much concerned and worried about missing case)
8/15/2019 NOA received
8/23/2019 Fingerprint schedule notice received
9/4/2019 Fingerprinted
11/2/2019 Approval notice for i-131,765 received
11/4/2019 Combo Card received
11/14/2019 Case is ready to be scheduled for interview
11/27/2019 Interview Scheduled
01/06/2020 Interview Completed (Approved on site)

What an awesome start to the year! Congratulations! Can you please share your interview experience and the documents requested?

My interview is in 2 weeks. I hope to have the same outcome as you.

[Tahoe99]

What an awesome start to the year! Congratulations! Can you please share your interview experience and the documents requested?

My interview is in 2 weeks. I hope to have the same outcome as you.

Thank you. I believe yours goes well too~!


Even though my case is EB, but main petition was my spouse so my questions were half personal + marriage and half job related.
and my spouse already has GC also accompanied.


1. Questions
Personal information - Name, DOB, Place, Parents' name
Marriage information - Spouse's name, Wedding date/place, When did we start dating, Marriage evidence
Formal Job in homeland
Current Job status (of spouse)
Have you ever questions - Officer asked me all of "have you ever~" questions

2. Documents
to check, gave back - Birth Certificate (Notary), Family relations(Notary), Marriage Certificate(Notary), Photos of us
taken - Joint account, Lease agreement, Phone bills, Car insurance
Employment Varification, 2019 W2, Paystub(recent 3 months)

[EngineerMan]

Thank you. I believe yours goes well too~!


Even though my case is EB, but main petition was my spouse so my questions were half personal + marriage and half job related.
and my spouse already has GC also accompanied.


1. Questions
Personal information - Name, DOB, Place, Parents' name
Marriage information - Spouse's name, Wedding date/place, When did we start dating, Marriage evidence
Formal Job in homeland
Current Job status (of spouse)
Have you ever questions - Officer asked me all of "have you ever~" questions

2. Documents
to check, gave back - Birth Certificate (Notary), Family relations(Notary), Marriage Certificate(Notary), Photos of us
taken - Joint account, Lease agreement, Phone bills, Car insurance
Employment Varification, 2019 W2, Paystub(recent 3 months)

Thank you for the wishes and sharing your experience!

Looks like it was pretty simple for both job and marriage related questions.

All the best to you.

[ihcmik]

I wanted to make this in order for all EB AOS applicants to have a place to compare timelines easily, ask/answer questions and share interview experience because other preferences for AOS have different timelines and interview experiences,e.g. F2A. I am hoping this thread will help ease out a lot of uncertainties and/or anxieties from our fellow EB applicants.


EB3 AOS

6/5/2019 - i485, i765, and i131 application passed
7/2/2019 - biometrics schedule
7/4/2019 - fingerprint review completed
9/10/19 - ead and ap approved
9/14/19 - ead, ap combo card delivered
no Update yet.

Many thanks for your ***. I'm also waitting for an interview. So do anyone can help me to share the question which be asked during the interview for the applicant and for the kids. Many thank you agains.

[yko]

Just had our EB2 interview. It was scheduled for 7 a.m. We got there about 5 minutes early. Got called by an officer together with my husband (primary applicant) at about 7:30. We weren't separated and sat through the whole interview together with our toddler daughter. He was going through our applications together mostly. Asked for passports. Confirmed address etc. Went through yes/no questions. Went through J supplement asked if job/duties are still the same. Husband mentioned that we had an employment letter and he said not needed, but took it anyway. Checked in the system to make sure visa was immediately available. It was, as expected. It's current for both of our citizenships. Then went to my file. Asked for daughter's birth certificate, made sure my file had marriage certificate copy. Asked my husband our marriage date, got a year wrong, as expected. Then asked which other documents we had (for marriage proof) He made a copy of last year's tax return. Didn't need paystubs or W2s. Also made a copy of our driver's licenses that showed the same address. He went ahead then and approved my case and seems like was just getting these additional docs so that his supervisor has no issue with his work. By the time we got to our cars, about 40 mins after we were called in for the interview, new card being produced status was updated.

[EngineerMan]

Just had our EB2 interview. It was scheduled for 7 a.m. We got there about 5 minutes early. Got called by an officer together with my husband (primary applicant) at about 7:30. We weren't separated and sat through the whole interview together with our toddler daughter. He was going through our applications together mostly. Asked for passports. Confirmed address etc. Went through yes/no questions. Went through J supplement asked if job/duties are still the same. Husband mentioned that we had an employment letter and he said not needed, but took it anyway. Checked in the system to make sure visa was immediately available. It was, as expected. It's current for both of our citizenships. Then went to my file. Asked for daughter's birth certificate, made sure my file had marriage certificate copy. Asked my husband our marriage date, got a year wrong, as expected. Then asked which other documents we had (for marriage proof) He made a copy of last year's tax return. Didn't need paystubs or W2s. Also made a copy of our driver's licenses that showed the same address. He went ahead then and approved my case and seems like was just getting these additional docs so that his supervisor has no issue with his work. By the time we got to our cars, about 40 mins after we were called in for the interview, new card being produced status was updated.

Congratulations!

Seems like it was a very smooth interview. I am praying for the same. I have a week to go.....

[yko]

Congratulations!

Seems like it was a very smooth interview. I am praying for the same. I have a week to go.....

Yes, it was very uncomplicated. He spent some time with our file prior to calling us to his office, because we had J visa related waiver etc. But all the evidence had been provided. We didn't use a lawyer for this step. I've learnt already that it's best to trust, but not without double-checking everything myself. If you have nothing to worry about, yours should be smooth as well. Good luck!

[EngineerMan]

My wife and I (primary applicant) attended our interview on Thursday, 1/23. Our appointment was at 8:00.

The interview was very smooth. We were only asked for our passports, EADs, drivers license.
On the I-485, we were asked to verify biographic information, then all the Yes/No questions.

At the end of the interview, the officer mentioned that he would run a final system check, but everything looked OK to him. He indicated he would approve that day or the next day.

1 hour after the interview, the most awaited status appeared "New card being produced".

Thanks to the forum members for sharing their experiences! It was a big help.

Good luck to all those who are waiting!

[jdm439]

6/5/2019 - i485, i765, and i131 application passed
7/2/2019 - biometrics schedule
7/4/2019 - fingerprint review completed
9/10/19 - ead and ap approved
9/14/19 - ead, ap combo card delivered
============================================
The following timeline is from my wife's application. However, I am the primary applicant so we assumed this delayed all our cases together.

10/28/19 RFE for my wife's case asking for Birth Certificate (The letter was not very specific so lawyer opted to send the same one that was in the application)
note: My wife and I think that it was a seal that was cut in half in the birth cert that caused the problem.
11/07/19 RFE received
11/14/19 2nd RFE for my wife's case. Asking for Birth Certificate again. Literally, the RFE letter is the same as the first one on a different date. Gladly, through my wife's prudence. We ordered a new copy of her birth cert that showed the entire page of it without the seal being cut in half.
11/20/19 2nd RFE received
12/20/19 Only my wife received a medical courtesy letter.
==========================================
12/23/19 Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview (For all of our AOS cases
02/03/2020 Interview Date
Field Office Syracuse NY
Doors opened at exactly 8:00am
Went through security check.
Then waited for Window 1 for fingerprint and picture for just me and wife. Child not included.
8:30am We were called by the IO.

We swore to tell the truth and nothing but the truth. Signed a paper that we are doing the interview without a counsel present.

He then asked for our Interview notices, passports, Payslips, and letter of employment (principal applicant).

He actually went all through our i485 himself and asked us if each of the information are correct. So we didn't have to say dates but just confirmed it to him as he say those dates to us.

Went through all yes and no questions. He asked us at the same time then we both answered. Sometimes our child answers with a yes. (I know sshhh kid) He didn't mind at all.

He didn't asked us about our marriage except the date of it.

He then showed us corrections that he made on our i485 application as it was inconsistent with our current records.

30 minutes into the interview. We both are getting worried why this is taking too long.

He said "Just relax and wait here for a few minutes." Then proceeded on working with his computer.

40-45 minutes into the interview he then turn toward us and said "So just a few minutes ago you are officially legal immigrants. You will get approval notices in 2 days then the cards in 1 or 2 weeks. Do you have an immediate travel plan outside of US? Because I can stamp your passports right now".

After we went out of the USCIS office. My wife and I both check our status online. It says " New card being produced" for all 3 of our cases.

[Enub4]

Congrats.

Do you have an immediate travel plan outside of US? Because I can stamp your passports right now".

I will take that offer immediately just to have physical proof that everything is ok.

[jdm439]

Congrats.

I will take that offer immediately just to have physical proof that everything is ok.

Yeah, I realized it too late. We were in the car going home when I did. What a dumb-dumb.