Brit3964

Just thought I'd like to express my amazement and joy at my new Filipino wife getting her LPR status approved in under 2 months Here's the timeline for those interested:

Entered in K1 status Jan 6th
Married February 11th
Filed AoS April 13th
Case transferred to CSC May 3rd
Biometrics Appointment May 14th
I-130 approved June 4th
USCIS website showing today AoS approved June 8th, approval letter sent.

When I think back to the bad old days when I did my AoS in 2000, it took a year to get the interview and another 7 months before I got final approval (holdup due to having been in TDY-A2 status previously). The 2yr card took another 2 months to arrive! That's nothing compared to my N-400 which took 28 months thanks to more than 2yrs stuck in the now infamous FBI namecheck backlog.

Now we look forward to the card arrival in probably 2-3 weeks time

Noorah101

Congratulations!! Although I think you mean CPR status, not LPR.

This is good news for poster Dudette, maybe hers will be as quick!

Rene

Brit3964

CPR, LPR...who cares. It's a Green Card! Under 2 months is FAST! Karma sent to Dudette.

Bluegrass Lass

Congrats Brit. I have a quick question. Why did you include the I-130 if your (now) wife entered the US on a K1? An I-130 isn't needed for K1 adjustment of status. Or did you mean to say I-485 instead of I-130?

Sorry if I sound pedantic or something, but people will read these posts, and it could confuse them if they think they need to file an I-130 for AOS from a K1.

meauxna

Congratulations, Brit3964!

ian-mstm

Good catch!

Ian

Noorah101

Ohhh yes...good catch! I missed that one!

Rene

Brit3964

Well it seems I made a mistake. I thought I'd checked all what was needed for AoS but it seems the I-130 isn't required. Oh well $355 down the drain but hey, AoS in less than 2 months makes up for it and without interview as well. We got the welcome letter today, just waiting for the card now. Now she can go and get a job to keep me in the lifestyle to which I have become accustomed and right now it's not a lot thanks to the FAA denying my medical GRRRRR.

lostlove

congrats brit3964

Ja5on

i'm filing mine this week so hopefully it'll go just as fast! congrats!

Dudette

Congrats that awesome!!

NicciT

Hi everyone,

Just received my I-797C for my I-485, I-765 and I-131 and came across your post. You said that your case was transferred to the CSC not long after you filed and i just wondered if you received your I-797C before it was transferred of if it was done right away as I was hoping my application might only take 2 months or so too! So far the USCIS website shows my I-485 at acceptance level and my I-765 as initial review along with the I-131 and the I-797C says for both the I-485 and I-765 that the USCIS will contact me for the biometrics apt. Anyone else at the same stage as me - I just want to hurry up and work now lol!

ian-mstm

Do you already have a job lined up? If not, you are allowed to look for a job, attend interviews, and even accept a position... all without an EAD. If offered a position, do not sign any forms until you have the EAD in hand.

In this economic climate, I wouldn't wait for the EAD to start job hunting... as it is, it's going to take a while.

Ian

NicciT

No I don't already have one lined up as my husband told me he thinks its too early to start looking without the EAD as I have no idea when I'll get it but maybe you're right and I should start looking - I have a resume writing class next week as he's in the military so they help me a lot. Do you know if anyone has had experience with getting a job offer but having to wait for the EAD, I'd hate to miss out on a job because they wouldn't wait for me to get it.

ian-mstm

I'm sure someone has had that experience. But, since your paperwork is already filed and you've received receipts... you can likely count on the EAD being in your hands within 60-90 days! Unless you're top notch in your field, it'll likely take longer than that to find a position. I was unempoyed for 4 months when I arrived in the US... and I was one of the lucky ones who got an EAD the day they entered. If you're worth your salt, an employer will wait a few weeks.

Ian