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Hey everyone!
Great forum. Wish I would have known about this sooner...

Anyway - My wife is a U.S. citizen who filed a I-130 back in late September 2010.

Two days ago, we received the I797C confirmation letter saying intial review is complete and that she should come for an interview. And finally, today - we got the official interview appointment letter saying her interview will take place on February the 9th. So far so good!

I wonder though - what more happens after this interview, and how more can we expect to wait before I finally get my green card? Are we talking days/weeks/months?

I ask because my current Visa Waiver expires on February 22nd, and I would really prefer to stay here instead of buying plane tickets worth $1300 just to leave and come back again.

Also, now that the interview will be completed on the 9th, will this affect my ability to return again on another Visa Waiver, or do I still need to get an "Advanced Parole" for my (possible) temporary leave? (If I have to leave now at all, that is)

Thanks in advance for any and all replies!

Sorry to bump this thread but, does nobody here know the normal wait time after the I-130 interview has completed?

Hey everyone!
Great forum. Wish I would have known about this sooner...

Anyway - My wife is a U.S. citizen who filed a I-130 back in late September 2010.

Two days ago, we received the I797C confirmation letter saying intial review is complete and that she should come for an interview. And finally, today - we got the official interview appointment letter saying her interview will take place on February the 9th. So far so good!

I wonder though - what more happens after this interview, and how more can we expect to wait before I finally get my green card? Are we talking days/weeks/months?

I ask because my current Visa Waiver expires on February 22nd, and I would really prefer to stay here instead of buying plane tickets worth $1300 just to leave and come back again.

Also, now that the interview will be completed on the 9th, will this affect my ability to return again on another Visa Waiver, or do I still need to get an "Advanced Parole" for my (possible) temporary leave? (If I have to leave now at all, that is)

Thanks in advance for any and all replies! No worries regarding your upcoming Visa Waiver expiration as your USC spouse filed your I-130 in September 2010, prior to the February 2011 VWP expiration. There is no way to tell how long your immigration process will take. Do not leave the USA without an Advance Parole, otherwise your case will be abandoned.

Hey everyone!
Great forum. Wish I would have known about this sooner...

Anyway - My wife is a U.S. citizen who filed a I-130 back in late September 2010.

Two days ago, we received the I797C confirmation letter saying intial review is complete and that she should come for an interview. And finally, today - we got the official interview appointment letter saying her interview will take place on February the 9th. So far so good!

I wonder though - what more happens after this interview, and how more can we expect to wait before I finally get my green card? Are we talking days/weeks/months?

I ask because my current Visa Waiver expires on February 22nd, and I would really prefer to stay here instead of buying plane tickets worth $1300 just to leave and come back again.

Also, now that the interview will be completed on the 9th, will this affect my ability to return again on another Visa Waiver, or do I still need to get an "Advanced Parole" for my (possible) temporary leave? (If I have to leave now at all, that is)

Thanks in advance for any and all replies! When did you marry?
When did you enter?
When did she file the I-130?
Timing of events is very telling and is closely scrutinized.

Were you married before you entered?
Did you plan to enter and get married?
If yes to either, did you disclose it to CBP?

There is current controversy over VWP entrants being able to file for adjustment 1.) at all, or 2.) after the expiration of their authorized stay. Ther is also always a question of undisclosed immigrant intent which is fraud and misrepresentation requiring a waiver.

On the I-130, did she indicate concular processing or adjustment of status?

Things may not be as easy as you would wish. I-130 interviews are rare and a sign of trouble. Are you actually talking about concurrently filed I-130 and I-485 etc.?