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Oct 13, 2021
Marriage based GC approved
Glory to God! Got my marriage based GC approved on the spot. The lady was very kind and pleasant. Once I realized her generous nature, it helped me ease my tension off a bit and answer with smiles and some laughter.
I was nervous like hell (never been so nervous for any occasion in my ENTIRE LIFE, and understandably so).. for this life changing day.
Interview went pretty easy- questions asked- how did you guys meet, where was your first date, what attracted you both to each other, asked both of how we interact/ get along with each others' families, do we have a fur baby, how did I spend the last one year at home without a job (since I didn't get the EAD at all, and was out of my previous H1B Visa), what work do I plan to do/ continue once I get the GC.
We had a lot of bonafide documents after we got married. She didn't look at any during the interview. She said she will review a little bit after we leave and approve two years GC (since we've been married for less than two years). She also explained the process to file for I-751 and then citizenship. That is when I realized/felt like I am getting approved on the spot.
By the time we were leaving, she was cracking jokes and so were we. It almost felt surreal (especially after all crazy thoughts, since I didn't get the EAD at all).
Also, when our lawyer said that I am unemployed, since I didn't get the EAD, she seemed surprised and said:"NBC is backed up a lot". That gave me some reassurance that I-485 and I-765 processing may be slightly unrelated and independent of each other (if not completely). I know that people are freaking out due to delays in I-765 (I had gone 100% bonkers crazy).. worrying if that means something is wrong in the application. But it seems otherwise. (Hoping that this feedback helps some people appease their worry).
Please feel free to ask any questions. I will be happy to share all I can.
May God bless us all, after the patience and worries that we go through for this process.
Kansas City field office.
IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Total Days: 387 days
Case
2020-09-28
2021-10-20
I-485
387 Days
National Benefits Center: I-485
Timeline Map
2020-09-28
I-485
Submission to USCIS
2021-08-04
I-485
D+310
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
2021-10-12
I-485
D+379
Interview
2021-10-20
I-485
D+387
Decision (Approval or Denial)
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a vOct 13, 2021
which field office was it?
S TOct 13, 2021
Kansas City field office
a vOct 13, 2021
congratulations
S TOct 13, 2021
Thank you :)
S TOct 14, 2021
Bank statements, health insurance and life insurance, car registration, recent bills, combined cellphone plan.
S TOct 14, 2021
I had taken all the above stated documents.
S TOct 14, 2021
Good luck!
Waiting PatientlyOct 14, 2021
beautiful, congrats. I feel like when start explaining how to remove conditions/citizenship it’s a great sign. same thing happened to us
S TOct 14, 2021
Thanks. Yes, that is exactly when I realized that she has already approved it (in her mind) and it's just a matter of time until she says it out loud and clear. Congrats to you, @ Waiting Patiently.
Waiting PatientlyOct 14, 2021
ty, we applied to remove conditions 8 months ago and I still have the note from the officer of the date she told me to apply to remove conditions lol cheers
S TOct 14, 2021
Oh wow. 8 months later ROC not processed yet?
Waiting PatientlyOct 14, 2021
not yet because I’m in Vermont. it takes 10-21 months. Texas and Cali is about 5-8 months
A MOct 14, 2021
congratulations guys ❤️❤️
O JOct 14, 2021
congrats
princess maruOct 14, 2021
thank you so much for the tips
S TOct 14, 2021
No problem. We are all in the same boat.
A ROct 15, 2021
congratulations. I’m planning to get my married as well. My fiancé is citizen too he lives in Nyc and I’m in sfo. Any suggestions ?
S TOct 16, 2021
@Aru: My wife and I also lived away for two years (before marriage). I would suggest keep all proof of your long distance relationship: flight ticket confirmation emails, pictures of trips, any combined stuff (cellphone plan).. I know it is hard if you're away, let alone coast to coast away.
A ROct 16, 2021
thanks:)
Kylie ChenNov 24, 2021
Wow,congratulations!your interview just one month after biometric,that’s so quick! I located in Kansas and still waiting
