Malik A
May 23, 2025
I-130//I-485 approval
Interview Approved – I-130 & I-485 (Marriage-based AOS)
Location: USCIS Washington Field Office
Interview Date: May 22, 2025
Hi everyone,
Just wanted to share an update — we had our marriage-based green card interview at the USCIS Washington Field Office, and both I-130 and I-485 were approved (I-130 on May 22, I-485 on May 23).
The officer was courteous and professional. She asked us some basic relationship questions, and it was clear she just wanted to verify that the marriage was real.
Here are some of the questions we were asked:
– When did you meet?
– When did your relationship become serious?
– Why did you get married shortly after meeting?
– What did you do together last weekend?
– Have you met each other’s parents?
– How many people attended your wedding?
– Do you live together now?
– Do you have a joint lease or shared bills?
– How many rooms are in your home, and who else lives there?
They also asked questions like:
– Do you have a joint bank account or health insurance?
– Have you traveled anywhere together?
– Have you ever had any legal issues, overstayed a visa, or applied for immigration before?
My timeline:
• I-130 Filed: September 14, 2024
• I-485 Filed: October 11, 2024
• Interview Date: May 22, 2025
• Approval Dates:
– I-130: May 22, 2025
– I-485: May 23, 2025
Tips for others:
– Be confident and honest.
– Organize your paperwork (IDs, marriage cert, photos, joint documents).
– Rehearse realistic questions with your spouse — not like a script, just naturally.
– Bring proof of joint life (leases, bank accounts, insurances, trips, etc.)
It’s a long journey, but Alhamdulillah it worked out. Wishing you all the best and approvals soon!
* Happy to answer any questions — good luck to everyone!
#Update : I just got my green card today 13 days just after interview 🙂🙂
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Abdul .May 24, 2025
congratulations
Nathan Starboss🇯🇲📌May 24, 2025
congratulations and thank you very much for the tips
lily XanderMay 24, 2025
Congratulations💗 and thanks for sharing, Hopefully I get my interview soon IA.
Malik AMay 24, 2025
Thank you all so much! If anyone has any questions or needs help, feel free to ask — I’ll be happy to reply
