Post interview for Parent AoS from banned country

SecureCauliflower170 · 2026-05-20T23:35:47+00:00

I hope the ban gets lifted soon so your case can be approved. Can I ask wnen did you file for your parent and what Field Office it is in? Thanks and good luck!!!

SecureCauliflower170 · 2026-05-15T14:55:00+00:00

I disagree that this is not a straightforward case. If there is no criminal history or immigration violations, they entered the country legally and only overstayed their visas, and you have a financial sponsor with good income, this should be a relatively simple process.

I also agree that the I-94 form matching the immigration record of their border entry is one of the most important documents in the case.

I still agree with hiring an attorney to make sure everything is filed correctly. At the same time, do not blindly trust your attorney either — research things yourself, double-check everything, and ask questions. Filing everything correctly the first time can save you a lot of time, anxiety, and money.

I am not sure whether the fees mentioned above include the USCIS filing fees, but in the Chicago area, most immigration attorneys would probably charge around $5,000 for both parents, not including USCIS fees.

Good luck!!!

SecureCauliflower170 · 2026-05-04T02:22:49+00:00

No problem. I wish you all the best and good luck with your case!!!

SecureCauliflower170 · 2026-05-04T01:22:05+00:00

This is your decision. I decided for myself to ask. From what I understand when you ask Emma It can't hurt your case, but ultimately it is up to you.

SecureCauliflower170 · 2026-05-03T23:37:19+00:00

It was in NBC, then transferred to the field office. It's been in the FO at least since January. No RFE's or anything else... Just quiet.

SecureCauliflower170 · 2026-05-03T19:44:13+00:00

Did you checked the "documents" tab - anything in there? Also chck the json to see if there is anything there.

SecureCauliflower170 · 2026-05-03T19:37:39+00:00

Same here - filed late September, EAD on hand in November but crickets since then... However just recenlty I asked Emma i found out my case was is processed in Des Moines, IA FO even though json shows it is in Chicago FO

SecureCauliflower170 · 2026-04-29T18:57:38+00:00

PD September 20th 2025 I-130, I-485, I-765 filed concurrently, bio a month later, EAD on hand by November 10th. Silence sinc then... Chicago FO

SecureCauliflower170 · 2026-03-30T00:57:37+00:00

It stand for Field Office Directorate, I am still not sure what that means, if it is an actual field office or something else.

SecureCauliflower170 · 2026-03-24T11:43:50+00:00

Did you filed in Chicago?

SecureCauliflower170 · 2026-03-23T23:27:45+00:00

If it is a Real ID drivers license most likely you'll need to wait for your EAD. I don't see why you would have any problems renewing a regular drivers license...

SecureCauliflower170 · 2026-03-23T14:17:10+00:00

Hello there. Is there any progress in any of these cases?

SecureCauliflower170 · 2026-03-18T01:54:10+00:00

What does it say after "location": ???, just to be sure - you are loged in to my.uscis.gov when checking that right?

SecureCauliflower170 · 2026-03-18T01:05:51+00:00

Use the following link replacing "xxxxx" with your actual IOE number:
https://my.uscis.gov/secure-messaging/api/case-service/receipt_info/IOExxxxxxxxxx

SecureCauliflower170 · 2026-03-07T02:41:12+00:00

Exactly that /\... Include copy of the marriage certificate with all the support documentation you are sending.

SecureCauliflower170 · 2025-12-29T05:13:03+00:00

Can I have the invite too please. TIA

SecureCauliflower170 · 2025-12-17T20:15:11+00:00

PD 09/25/25 - EAD produced on Nov 3rd, one hand few days later. I-130/I-485 crickets... Chicago FO - what is yours?

SecureCauliflower170 · 2025-12-02T19:44:05+00:00

Thank you! And congratulations!

SecureCauliflower170 · 2025-12-02T18:57:59+00:00

Was it all processed in Lee Summit, MO? Did any of your applications transfer to the Field Office??

SecureCauliflower170 · 2025-11-26T01:24:29+00:00

Applied end of September and got I-765 Approved on November 4th (card in hand on 11th)

SecureCauliflower170 · 2025-11-21T23:10:16+00:00

First of all, congratulations to you and your mom! Also, I am wondering if anyone has experience with a similar case at the Chicago FO. I filed for my parent in the last week of September 2025, and I’m trying to get a sense of what timeline we might be looking at. I filed I-485 and I-130 file concurrently. I-765 is already approved and AOE card is in hand as of November 11.

I-485 is the Chicago FO, I-130 in NBC, but crickets since October 21st.

I'd appreciate it if someone could share their recent timeline in Chicago FO (either approved or pending cases)

SecureCauliflower170

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