congratulations...my pd is april5,2021 and same as yours timelines..but waiting..

Thank you and Best wishes!

thank you ,really need it..😊 your field office? what did they asked??

They asked our names, date of birth, prior addresses, parents names, how we met, our first date, date of marriage, about the reception, how many guests, about our honeymoon, what do we have in common, what did we eat for dinner, why did we get married, who asked who to marry, how did the proposal go, what date did spouse move in, why did we want to get married, where did we get married, do we have kids, how many bedrooms in house, how many people live in the house, have you met each others parents, what do we do for fun, what is spouses favorite food and other relationship questions. When officer asks a question, be sure to listen carefully and give a short direct answer. If officer asks another question, again short direct answer. Try not to go into story mode because they will keep asking more and more questions and interview will drag.

wow..that looks tough...so many questions 😳 here i have been watching ppl have very easy and short interviews..

but really happy that you guys did it..👍

wow! congrats Leslie! did you also apply for the work authorization at the same time (form 765 I believe)? if so, how long did it take to receive the EAD card?

Their main objective is to make sure the marriage is bona-fide. I'm sure each officer handles each case differently and they want to make sure we both answer questions the same. Practice the long list of practice questions. You never know what they will ask. The interview wasn't hard or tough. We sailed through it and we had a friendly officer.

you're right..I will keep in mind what you said..really thanks again for your help.

You're very welcome

my case was applied on April 5,2021 and didn't get bio at all, I think they reused mine from the back. and we have applied i130,i131,i765,i485 altogether and since June 22nd they have updated that case is ready to schdule for interview but got nothing..just waiting

Francesca, we did file I765, but it only shows received. Since we have the LPR card, we don't need the EAD anymore.

Different offices have heavier work loads. We had NBC and Potomac. Depends on your location. I believe you can contact them USCIS to inquire on your case.

I did..two weeks before on emma.and the agent told me I am in line for interview when they will fix it they will send a notice by mail..so waiting..do you mind if I ask your field office??

Louisville, KY

oh okay..mine is Sacramento CA

Lots of immigrants come to CA, NY, TX IL, FL etc. I hope you get your notice very soon.

thank you 🙏 really appreciate your help..

Of course!

@Leslie, did they check if you got your COVID vaccine shots ? my interview is coming up and I don’t have it yet and I’m wondering what they gonna say .

No, they didn't ask about covid or do temperature check. We were required to wear masks.

what was the rfe for?

I forgot to bring a copy of our lease. I only brought the paper the leasing office gave us where I added my spouse.

oh ok

was your interpreter via phone? why? can you explain that part please? my interview is coming, so I need to know

Yes, our interpreter was by phone. You can locate one through Google. They charge for an hour up front. When you arrive for your interview, notify the officer that you obtained an interpreter and give them their phone number. Before the interview starts, the officer will call the interpreter and the interview will begin.

@Leslie so it’s not mandatory to get the COVID shots in order to approve the GC ? correct ? I did my medicals in August and there wasn’t the new law of having COVID shots yet before GC approval

No, your I-693 only requires a few vaccines. COVID isn't on the list!

Allow me to redact my last comment. It does appear now that covid vaccine is a requirement. https://www.uscis.gov/tools/designated-civil-surgeons/vaccination-requirements

yeah I read any applicant being interviewed as of Oct 1st should show prove of COVID vaccine . when was your interview Leslie?

COVID-19 Vaccination Required for Immigration Medical Examinations Release Date 09/14/2021 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced that, effective Oct. 1, 2021, applicants subject to the immigration medical examination must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before the civil surgeon can complete an immigration medical examination and sign Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. We are updating our policy guidance in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Aug. 17, 2021 update to the Technical Instructions for Civil Surgeons. That update requires applicants subject to the immigration medical examination to complete the COVID-19 vaccine series (one or two doses, depending on the vaccine) and provide documentation of vaccination to the civil surgeon before completion of the immigration medical examination. This requirement is effective Oct. 1, 2021, and applies prospectively to all Forms I-693 signed by the civil surgeons on or after that date. We are working on updating Form I-693 and the form instructions to incorporate this new requirement. In general, individuals applying to become a lawful permanent resident, and other applicants as deemed necessary, must undergo an immigration medical examination to show they are free from any conditions that would render them inadmissible under the health-related grounds. USCIS designates eligible physicians as civil surgeons to perform this immigration medical examination for applicants within the United States and to document the results of the immigration medical examination on the Form I-693. USCIS may grant blanket waivers if the COVID-19 vaccine is: Not age-appropriate; Contraindicated due to a medical condition; Not routinely available where the civil surgeon practices; or Limited in supply and would cause significant delay for the applicant to receive the vaccination. Individuals may also apply for individual waivers based on religious beliefs or moral convictions by submitting Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility. For more information, see the policy alert (PDF, 319.56 KB).

Oct. 14th, but we received the I693 notice following biometrics which was late September.

just like mine, I received the i693 deficiency notice and they asked me not to send to them but bring it with me on my interview. I did my medicals in August, so does it mean I’m not mandated to have the COVID shots since I don’t fall in the date (Oct 1,2021) ? I guessing so since they didn’t ask you and your interview was just this October 14

I think since yours was before Oct. 1st you will be fine. They didn't have a problem with ours.

I hope so cuz I don’t see why they have to force us to get vaccinated! I appreciate your time Leslie

Happy to help.

I filed on April 20 nothing yet not even biometrics 🥲🥲…Same Potomac and National benefit center

thnx @HK for the info too

@superz Try not to be discouraged. Did you hire an immigration attorney?

@Leslie yes I did but I regret hiring that woman….I contacted her to enquire cos I’m seeing lots of people I filed before getting biometrics …all she told me was there’s nothing she can do and that it depends on the officer

You can try contact USCIS and make an inquiry into expediting your case.

congratulation

@Super Z. I think she is right. there’s nothing an immigration lawyer can do once it’s submitted. An immigration attorney is just there to ensure all the “I” are dots and all the “t” are crossed. It all depend on the immigration case officer assigned to handle your case. Just be patient.

congratulation

I’m April 16 2021 and still nothing at potomac service center and I’m out of contry sed

congrats dear. wanted to find out how many years green card was issued to u and how long has ur marriage been

hi do they place an "I-551" stamp in your passport.?

immigration attorney does nothing special. no magic, nothing. don't waste your money. everyone cases are different.

@Olti, I hope your case gets processed soon. Best Wishes.

@Maurico, Thank you. Green card was issued for 2 years. Our two year anniversary is this January.

@Aryan, The officer did not stamp my husband's passport after the interview. I hear that in some cases they will.

@ Leslie Alomary: did you have to fill out any paper/form to have an interpreter on phone? thanks in advance!