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Hi. Last month i received the interview request for my i485(it took about 7 months from the initial filing to the appointed interview date - November). I checked other pending case status, which was i130 and it has not been updated since aprils initial receipt notice date. I already have EAD. I also filed i102 to replace my lost i94, which apparently lost in the mail (approved and mailed to me but I havent received).

I have interview coming up in 2 weeks and wondering if anyone has info on how/if i130 status would affect getting the stamp on my passport. i read few people posted that i485 and i130 will be adjusted together at the interview. Is this the correct info? I was hoping to get the interview done and get the stamp on the same day.... Is this not how it supposed to be?

BTW, I filed at Newark office and all my paper got transferred to Missouri(NBC). The process time for i130 at NBC says 3 years backloged(Nov2001) and that is why I am very concerned.

Thank you for any help in advance....

Papillon,

Usually people have their I-130 already approved before the GC interview.
In your case it might be that:
1. you are approved, but for some technical reason, your status wasn’t updated on the Internet, or
2. you are not approved yet and you will find out your status during the interview.

In any case, your passport would be stamped only if your I-485 approved, which might happed during your interview, or, if you go there unprepared and without the additional evidence INS usually asks people to bring to the interview, your case would be delayed and you won’t get your stamp right then.

Thanks, Jane for the quick and clear answer. I feel better now that I have more info. I will go to the interview prepared. Thanks again!

You are welcome!
Please post your interview experience after you go there.