Maria Kaprin
Jul 10, 2026
Interview for I485 after VAWA/Case APPROVED
Just wanted to share my VAWA timeline and interview experience. I hope it helps someone!
My timeline:
* April 2022 – Filed VAWA (I-360) and I-485 together
* January 2026 – VAWA approved
* April 2026 – Received the medical exam (I-693) request
* June 24, 2026 – Interview was scheduled
* July 8, 2026 – Interview completed
* July 8, 2026 – I-485 approved
Interview experience:
I had my interview in Chicago, and it was really easy. The officer only asked simple questions: my name, where I work, when I came to the U.S., my parents’ names, and my marital status.
I filed my I-485 while I was married, but I’m now divorced. Since they had my original application from 2022, the officer asked when I got divorced and requested my divorce decree. I had already obtained a certified copy from the court with the judge’s signature, so I was able to provide it.
I also brought my Social Security card, passport, Advance Parole, Employment Authorization Document (EAD), and all of my approval notices, but she didn’t ask to see any of them.
I had my lawyer with me, which made me feel much more comfortable. The interview mostly consisted of the standard yes-or-no questions. They did not ask me about the abuse or ask detailed questions about my ex-husband.
Remember: They can only ask very general questions about your marriage, such as when you got married, when you got divorced, your ex-spouse’s name, birthday, and when you met.
I would recommend having a lawyer with you if possible. It gave me peace of mind, and they can step in if needed.
The whole interview took less than 30 minutes.
Now I’m just waiting for my green card. Good luck to everyone who’s still waiting—you’ve got this! ❤️#vawa #i485aftervawa #interview
Based on a pending I-485 application
Total Days: 1386 days
Case
2022-04-22
2026-02-06
I-131
115 Days
I-360
1386 Days
Vermont Service Center: I-131, I-360
Timeline Map
2022-04-22
I-360
I-131
Submission to USCIS
2022-07-18
I-131
D+87
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
2022-08-15
I-131
D+115
Decision (Approval or Denial)
2026-02-06
I-360
D+1386
Decision (Approval or Denial)
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Jan 2025Jul 10, 2026
congratulations
Bash ZeaJul 10, 2026
congratulations 🎉🎉 where did you send you medical to NBC or local office ?
Noble BenJul 10, 2026
congratulations 🎈🍾🎉
Yas HJul 10, 2026
congratulations
Room MossiJul 10, 2026
congrats
David DJul 10, 2026
this is just a confirmation that they Re not processing cases in order as they received it lie my attorney said! great news!! im July 2022
C DJul 10, 2026
Big congrats! Can you please tell us if your 485 and 360 were transferred to different offices maybe all together or separately and where to?
🍀year 2026Jul 10, 2026
Congratulations🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
EL-ROI 👀 SHOW ME MERCY Jul 10, 2026
congratulations 🎊
TN TNJul 10, 2026
how many frima facie you received
Tash BJul 10, 2026
congrats love 🎊
Carol CJul 10, 2026
Congrats 🍾🎊
aiphy yogsJul 10, 2026
congratulations 🎊
Tintin reyJul 10, 2026
congratulations 🎉
Dee 🙏🏽Jul 10, 2026
congrats Maria
December2022 LJul 10, 2026
congratulations 🎉
kiki KJul 10, 2026
Congratulations! I wanted to ask, did USCIS only give you about two weeks’ notice before your interview?
Quiet RebbyJul 10, 2026
congratulations
April 2022Jul 10, 2026
@Maria Kaprin congrats 🎉
Awesome God 🙌Jul 11, 2026
wow congrats
LA LayconJul 11, 2026
congratulations @Maria Kaprin ..if i may ask, where are you from originally..i mean you country of birth.
chris rodJul 11, 2026
@Maria Kaprin I have the same time line but my PD is March 2022 and my vawa is also approved on January 2026 I’ve submitted my Medical’s April 21 from then nothing you got interview scheduled in two months but I have nothing till now waiting for any update
it’s my Turn to be ApprovedJul 11, 2026
congratulations 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Dec 2024Jul 11, 2026
congratulations!! 🥳🎉🎉
Maria KaprinJul 11, 2026
@kiki K 3 weeks, but I got a email interview has been scheduled and didn’t receive letter with date for about 2 weeks, so I have only 1 week to prepare
Maria KaprinJul 11, 2026
@LA Laycon Ukraine
Maria KaprinJul 11, 2026
@chris rod you should get it soon
Maria KaprinJul 11, 2026
@TN TN have no idea, never counted
chris rodJul 11, 2026
@Maria Kaprin hopefully thank you
and congratulations
Dante KJul 11, 2026
did you get any rfe?
kiki KJul 11, 2026
@Maria Kaprin That is exactly what I'm worried about! I've never received any update notifications through my USCIS online account or my email, so I have to completely rely on physical mail. Knowing how often the mail gets delayed, I'm super stressed that I'll end up with barely any time to prepare
Maria KaprinJul 13, 2026
@kiki K don’t worry, just as soon as you get a notice interview has been scheduled just start preparing
after notice you will have at least 3 weeks until your interview
Maria KaprinJul 13, 2026
@Dante K only for medical
Maria KaprinJul 13, 2026
@Bash Zea I don’t know
what ever address I have on letter
Taofeek OlaworeJul 14, 2026
congrats
Bayo BayoJul 15, 2026
congratulations 🎉
sara cgJul 15, 2026
Congratulations. Seems they are in 2022. There is hope
God’s GraceJul 15, 2026
congratulations! thank you for sharing the details of the interview and the encouragement. enjoy your new found freedom.
Rennie OJul 16, 2026
Congratulations.
T OJul 18, 2026
congratulations
Kay manJul 21, 2026
congratulations
faustina DumaaJul 25, 2026
congratulations I’m happy for you
Odogwu IndyJul 25, 2026
congratulations 🎊 👏 💐 🥳
Tintin reyJul 27, 2026
congratulations... we are the same PD my medical received by USCIS on May 5.... hopefully mine soon
Odogwu IndyJul 28, 2026
Please everybody I need your help and I need an answer. I have a question and I have a little problem.. I got approved on my I 131 travel document so but the uscis made a mistake on my name and sometime they sent me a letter for barometric, whereby they already approved my travel documents, and they have already sent it. The travel document to me. Should I attend for the biometric. So today me and my lawyer call the uscis office Monday 27th . A lady picked up the call asked me my name every information she needed and she checked on her system so that the barometric was canceled by us so my lawyer told her that we did not cancel any biometric appointment so she was saying, maybe it might be mistake from the office, but it was not showing on her system that the mistake is from the office. He was showing that they the applicant council it so then she not gave me an advice that I should go for the barometric capturing that if I did not go they mine revoke it .so I should go there and tender my problem telling them about my name was not spelled correct . and my biometric appointment is on Wednesday 29. I just need you guys advice.
Angelo denivalAug 1, 2026
Hello
Angelo denivalAug 1, 2026
congratulation
Noble BenAug 8, 2026
Congratulations 🎈🍾🎉 I’m next for my I-485 approval IJN Amen 🙏
El ! RoiAug 8, 2026
congratulations
kendivva jAug 9, 2026
God is good
Nisha B Aug 9, 2026
congratulations 🙏
K GymAug 11, 2026
@Maria Kaprin Start preparing as in being stuff to the interview? and like what would u recommend if that’s a yes
K GymAug 11, 2026
@Odogwu Indy I think the best person to get advice from or ask certain question is your lawyer. I’ve had my biometrics done like over a year ago only a month after submitting and i’ve applied for travel authorization since February of this year and i’m still waiting smh
Good vibes For everAug 29, 2026
Hi Maria and Gongratulations!! so We reiceive the letter for interview at our house or our attorney gets it?
