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I-485 (CR1) Approved 💗
Goodnight everyone!
I had my green card (I-485) interview this morning, and my husband and I are so grateful — we were approved on the spot! As soon as we walked in, the officer told us we’d be done in 5 minutes. He only asked to see our government IDs, ran through a few yes/no questions from the I-485, and that was it — we were out of there!
I had put together a huge folder with every document possible and even designed a photo album, but he didn’t ask for any of it. The officer was super friendly, and the whole conversation felt so natural and easy. He also said I should get my card in the mail in 2–3 weeks — hopefully tomorrow the website updates, since it still says “interview scheduled.”
Good luck to everyone still waiting! It really does work out in the end — just stay patient. It’s not always as stressful or difficult as people online make it seem.
(filled and prepared everything on our own, no lawyer needed)
#approved
#i485 #approved
waiting
it’s been a year since everything was approved and no interview yet. started everything October 2022, the 3yr mark is near. been traveling every other month to see my wife and step daughter. Lord, help make end this and let this interview happen. I’d love to spend the upcoming holidays with my wife 🙏🏼 and daughter 🙏🏼♥️
IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Total Days: 642 days
Case
2022-10-26
2024-07-29
I-130
642 Days
Vermont Service Center: I-130
Scheduled for EB3 Interview
I just got scheduled for an interview at the Queens Field Office for my employment-based green card (EB category) and wanted to see if anyone has gone through the same process there. How long did it take after your case changed to “Case is Ready to Be Scheduled for Interview” before you actually got your interview date, and what kind of questions did the officer ask? I do not have any dependents .I’d really appreciate any tips on what documents to bring, how to prepare, and what the experience at Queens FO is usually like.
I-131 Card
I finally got my I-131 approved today. does anyone know how long it normally takes to receive the physical card on the mail? One of my best friends is getting married in Canada and hoping to be able to fly there September 11th.
EB3-1
Professional (bachelor's degree)
Total Days: 467 days
Case
2024-12-26
2026-04-07
I-765
35 Days
I-131
239 Days
I-485
467 Days
National Benefits Center: I-765, I-131, I-485
Aos waiting for EB2 employment based
hi everyone,
I am wondering if anyone has experienced changing the during aos process, pd is may 2, 2023 for me for ROW. I was f1 student phd in math and then opt now h1b and waiting for aos. just curious is there any risk to change the job during this time ? should I take the offer and start h1b transfer and ask company submit supplement j ? anyone has had such experience? thanks #eb2 #h1b
AM I GREENED !!!!?????
I had a feeling about calling USCIS to check on my case because I haven’t seen any updates on my online account . they said that it looks like “I GOT APPROVED TODAY AND TO WAIT TWO DAYS FOR IT TO UPDATE ONLINE” IM SO HAPPY BUT I ALSO FEEL LIKE I HAVE TO SEE IT MYSELF WITH MY OWN EYES LOL
Estimated time until your case decision
I filed N400 online a week ago. A couple of days later I received the receipt number and biometric reuse notice online.
today when I checked my case status I saw that the “estimated time until your case decision” went from 9 months to 13 months…..which makes me anxious……
does anyone has similar experience and do you know why? #naturalization
EB1C- I-485
I filed I-485 on Feb 23, 2024.
I-140 approved on May 15, 2025.
Responded to medical RFE on June 13, 2025.
Then got another RFE to prove lawful status, and I submitted the evidence.
Still confused why this is happening. Anyone faced something similar? Any advice?
EB1-3
Multinational executive or manager
Total Days: 793 days
Case
2024-02-27
Today
I-485
793 Days
Texas Service Center: I-485
