What does it mean when your petition is approved?

Can I-485 be approved without an interview?

USCIS will evaluate your application and accompanying materials without requiring an in-person interview if you are eligible for an interview waiver. This can speed up the procedure, but make sure your application is complete and well-prepared.

What is the next step after USCIS case was approved?

After USCIS approves your petition, they will transfer your case to the Department of State's National Visa Center (NVC) for pre-processing. The first step in this processing is the creation of your case in our system. Once this is complete, we will send you a Welcome Letter by e-mail or physical mail.

What happens after a case is approved for a green card?

You should receive a welcome notice from USCIS within 30 days of getting the case approved notice. Then, within 30 days of getting the welcome notice, the green card should arrive in the mail.

What if I was approved but not received my green card?

You can create an inquiry with USCIS when you did not receive a card that was mailed. NOTE: Do not submit a request if you have just recently been approved, allow approximately 90 days to receive your new card. You can check the status of your case using the My Case Status Tool.

Can I travel immediately after getting a green card?

Permanent residents are free to travel outside the United States, and temporary or brief travel usually does not affect your permanent resident status. If it is determined, however, that you did not intend to make the United States your permanent home, you will be found to have abandoned your permanent resident status.

Which gets approved first, I-130 or I-485?

In most cases, the Form I-130 is approved before the Form I-485. The I-130 establishes the qualifying family relationship between a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident and the applicant. Once the I-130 is approved, the I-485 can be processed to grant the applicant a green card.

How long does it take to get approval notice from USCIS after approval?

A Form I-797 Notice of Action (as compared to I-797A, I-797B, etc) is simply a receipt notice or approval notice. After filing a USCIS petition, you can usually expect to receive a receipt notice within two to three weeks. For petitions with premium processing, you may receive the notice within a few days.

What to do after petition is approved?

Step 1: NVC Processing

After USCIS approves the petition, the case is sent to the National Visa Center (NVC) for processing (if the beneficiary is abroad). NVC Responsibilities: Process the case for immigrant visa. Collect fees, supporting documents and visa application forms.

Can I-130 be approved without an interview?

Sometimes, USCIS might be able to approve your I-130 without the need for an interview. If you are a U.S. citizen and you are filing for your parents, or unmarried children under the age of 21 who are in the United States and have filed Form I-485, then you might not need an interview.

How long is an I-130 valid for after approval?

As long as the qualifying relationship between the petitioner and beneficiary is upheld, the approved I-130 petition remains valid. This validity persists if the petitioner maintains their U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status.

How long should I receive a green card after approval?

Now you wait to receive your approval notice or welcome notice in the mail from USCIS. After you receive the notice, you should get your green card in the mail. Generally speaking, you can expect the welcome notice to arrive 30 days after approval and the green card to arrive 30 days after the welcome notice.

What is the meaning of case was approved?

What Does "Case Approved" Mean? An "approved" status indicates that USCIS has reviewed and approved your Form I-765 work permit application. This means you're one step closer to receiving your Employment Authorization Document (EAD).

Can I travel after I-130 is approved?

Generally, an approved I-130 petition indicates an intention to immigrate to the U.S., which conflicts with the temporary nature of a visitor visa. Therefore, those with an approved I-130 must wait abroad until their immigrant visa or green card is granted.

How to check if a green card has been mailed?

What does it mean when I-485 is approved?

The date the Form I-485 is approved becomes the date of adjustment, which in turn determines how soon the newly adjusted Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) may apply for U.S. citizenship. Permanent Resident Cards are valid for ten years.

What is the difference between approved and issued visa status?

Once in approved status, a case is very unlikely to be pulled back (although it can happen). Usually, it then advances to "Issued," which means the visa has passed all checks and is printed in the passport ready for delivery.

Can I-485 be approved in 3 months?

You can expect the total processing time for the I-485 to be at least 8-14 months. It may take four to six weeks for USCIS to accept your request and send you an acknowledgment of receipt. You will then receive a notice of your biometric appointment, which you must attend.

Can they give you the green card without interview?

It is highly unusual for USCIS or the US State Department to grant lawful permanent residency (a green card) without conducting a personal interview of the applicant. However, it does occasionally happen.