Case Processing
Houston Field Office – Marriage AOS (I-485) – Interview Waiver Experiences?
Hello again,
I just confirmed through a live agent that my I-485 has been transferred to the Houston Field Office, and I’m trying to understand Houston FO patterns specifically regarding approval without interview.
Here are my case details:
• I-485 filed: May 8, 2023
• Marriage-based AOS (U.S. citizen spouse)
• I-130 already approved
• No RFE at any point
• No interview scheduled so far
• Step 3 (Interview) marked complete in myProgress
• Currently at Step 4 (Decision)
• Marriage now over 2 years (eligible for 10-year GC)
• Extensive joint evidence submitted (financials, lease, insurance, travel, affidavits, etc.)
• Lawful entry on B2; later overstayed
• Removal proceedings were terminated and IJ order was submitted
Has anyone with a similar profile at Houston FO been approved without interview?
If so:
• How long after transfer?
• Did you receive any warning signs before approval?
• Did Houston FO waive your interview?
Appreciate any Houston-specific insights 🙏
IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Total Days: 1047 days
Case
2023-05-08
Today
I-131
219 Days
I-765
227 Days
I-130
631 Days
I-485
1047 Days
National Benefits Center: I-131, I-765, I-130, I-485
US citizen filing for Child over 21
Hi everyone, my dad who's a US citizen, had petitioned for me and my family of three in 04/2016, My marriage did not worked out, I got divorced and Updated my status to unmarried sons n daughters, have not gotten a acknowledgement of that Update, or anyone Update from USICS. at this point a tired of waiting, but there nothing I can do but wait.
F2A
Permanent resident filing for a spouse or child under 21
Total Days: 3633 days
Case
2016-04-08
Today
I-130
3633 Days
California Service Center: I-130
oficialmente 600 días
Nebraska center. ninguna respuesta, hice un inquiry y tampoco respuesta. en el sistema interno se ve movimiento el 1/13 y 1/24. pero aún así nada aún
traté de contactar a mi congresista pero dijo que no podía ayudar aún.
que me pueden contar de sus experiencia.
cr1 vivo dentro del país. proceso consular !
IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Total Days: 648 days
Case
2024-06-10
Today
I-130
648 Days
Nebraska Service Center: I-130
address changed interview scheduled
hello!
my interview was scheduled but I’ve moved to another state.
my laywer tried to change my address but it didn’t work so the interview was schedule to my old state.
iam willing to flight there for the interview, am i allowed to do that?
Has anyone else been in the same situation?
my laywer says it’s not possible, another laywer says it is and when i call USCIS they allow me to go there
2 inquiries to uscis and nothing, congressional inquiry, tier 2 request uscis and nothing, submitted a requested with ombudsman and still pending, any advice?
it’s just so frustrating, what should I do?
IR-2
U.S. citizen filing for a child under 21
Total Days: 874 days
Case
2023-10-28
Today
I-130
874 Days
Potomac Service Center: I-130
I am the primary applicant for VAWA (Form I-360).
Hi guys! this not for me but a friend who needs answers as soon as possible
I am the primary applicant for VAWA (Form I-360).
Hi guys!
My son (13 years old) is included in my case as a derivative child.
We filed Form I-360 and I-485 in May 2025, and received the receipts in November 2025.
Currently, the I-360 is not yet approved.
However, USCIS scheduled an interview for the I-485 not for me, but for my 13-year-old son on February 9, 2026 in Sacramento.
Please advise:
• Is this normal for a VAWA case?
• What is the purpose of interviewing a child?
• Does this indicate anything negative for the I-360?
• And what should we expect at such an interview?
Uploading 2025 joint tax return as unsolicited evidence while NOID response is pending — good or bad idea?
Hi everyone,
I’m currently waiting on USCIS to review my NOID response for an I-130. The NOID response was already submitted and acknowledged, and there’s no new RFE or action requested at this time.
We’ve now filed our 2025 joint federal tax return, and I’m wondering if it’s a good idea to upload it as unsolicited evidence to show continued bona fide marriage, or if it’s better to leave the case alone while it’s under review.
For those who’ve been through NOIDs or extended reviews:
Did you upload updated joint tax returns while waiting?
Did it help, hurt, or make no difference?
Any risk of slowing things down or reopening review?
Looking for real experiences — especially from people who had heavy scrutiny or NOIDs.
Thanks in advance.
Hello, everyone! Our case was filed in Dec 2011 for F4 category. On June 2024 case migrate to ELIS and its been 20 months still no response. I’m from Pakistan 🇵🇰
Can anyone share their feedback if they have same status or if they are similar to my case?
F4
U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister
Total Days: 653 days
Case
2024-06-05
Today
I-130
653 Days
California Service Center: I-130
