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[VAWA] I-485 Interview: Answer from memory or look at forms?
Hi everyone,
For a VAWA-based I-485 interview, can I reference a copy of my forms while answering questions, or do I have to answer entirely from memory?
If I'm not allowed to look at any paperwork, should I ask my lawyer for copies of my I-360 and 1-485 right now so I can start reviewing and memorizing the timelines?
Would love to hear from anyone with experience. Thanks!
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Case Approved on June 26, 2026
My I-140 (EB-3 schedule A nurse) finally got approved yesterday after 749 days of waiting. I'm from one of the 39 and 75 paused and banned countries respectively. My PD was June 7, 2024 and I got approved on June 26, 2026.
God is still God. Be patient and just believe. It shall be your turn soon. It is not over until it is over, don't give up!
Marriage based Green Card in 3 months (a family member, not me)
Thank God Almighty.
Married in November 2025 to U.S. citizen girlfriend, after being together for 5 years, inside the U.S.
On 21 March 2026, applied for adjustment of status.
On 17 June 2026, the interview went smoothly. Most of the questions were directed to U.S. citizen wife; he was only asked questions from the I-485 form.
On 19 June 2026, the I-485 was approved.
On 26 June 2026, the card is being produced.
PD Feb. 22 - My Interview has been scheduled
I became current this month and my P4 interview letter came today. I think I got it this quickly because since the retrogression, appointments at my embassy were drastically reduced so they were barely doing any interviews. So they probably have alot of appointment slots.
Hi, we have 2 biometrics appointment.
First, we submitted Form I-131 and received a biometrics appointment. (already completed) Ten days later after 131, we submitted Form I-485 and received today another biometrics appointment. Do we need to go again biometric appointment?
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