John Doe
2h
Maybe my case can help you in some way.
I’m writing this in case it helps someone. Adjustment of status approved; Green Card received in the mail today. I applied in Texas and am married to a U.S. citizen. The case moved quickly: there was a one-month gap between notifications—application and biometrics scheduling in March, biometrics in April, interview notice in May, and the interview in June. It was approved on the spot, thanks to a judge's order in Rhode Island. I applied for a work permit, but it never arrived.
I didn't hire an immigration lawyer or an interpreter; I handled the paperwork myself. I didn't apply for a travel permit (I’ve read on several sites that this permit is a major cause of delays). The interview lasted about an hour; we weren't separated. We spent 30 minutes talking mainly about how we met, how we got engaged, and what my plans were (to rule out preconceived intent regarding my tourist visa). The other 30 minutes were spent with the officer typing on the computer and scanning new evidence.
To provide some context on my profile—though I don't know if this worked in my favor compared to other cases—I am from Colombia, I have a clean travel history (with a visa and trips to multiple countries, never overstaying or accruing unlawful presence), and I am a physician by profession.
I hope for and wish everyone success with their cases. Be patient; it’s a matter of luck. If your marriages are legitimate, you have nothing to fear.
IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Total Days: 111 days
Case
2026-03-17
Today
I-130
97 Days
I-485
101 Days
I-765
111 Days
National Benefits Center: I-130, I-485, I-765
Timeline Map
2026-03-17
I-485
I-130
I-765
Submission to USCIS
2026-03-28
I-485
D+11
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
2026-05-14
I-485
I-130
D+58
Interview
2026-06-22
I-130
D+97
Decision (Approval or Denial)
2026-06-26
I-485
D+101
Decision (Approval or Denial)
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