What to wear for AOS Interview?

[Timf79 3]

My wife and I are not sure what to wear for the AOS interview?

I am pretty sure that shorts, with a muscle shirt and flip-flops woudl be underdressed.

On the other hand, is a suit with a tie (or without tie) the right way to go?

I was thinking of wearing a white searsucker suit, that is sporty and classic (and also does nto look dorky with my brown briefcase).

Any advice? What are the USCIS officers wearing?

[jj789 0]

Wear something you would wear for a Job Interview.

[Timf79 3]

That would be a conservative Suit with a tie.

[Inky 1,110]

Female - New black jeans that fit properly, Black shoes, Collared button down shirt that was a bright blue. Hair done nicely a little make up.

I suggest going with semi dress.

[bogart 3]

I suggest Smart Casual. Not too formal not too underdressed..

[Mairo 0]

I wore a dress for my interview..Smart Casual... and I was comfortable in them. I also wore flat shoes, we drove to San Antonio for our interview. The female IO wore black pants and a dark pink long sleeve shirt.

[mof 15]

I wore a suit and tie and felt dressed appropriately since the IO was also dressed rather nicely. I saw others dressed semi-formal to formal.

[desmond&molly 5]

Hubbie hates dressing up so we've compromised; dress shirt, pants and shoes but no tie or blazer. I'm thinking office wear. Dress slacks, button down blouse and closed toe flats - no matter how classy showing toes screams beachwear to me.

[NUSHka 0]

I was just wondering why most of you girls wore flats...whats wrong with a nice,appropriate of course,pair of heels?? and whats up with the button down's? You are making me think that the IOs are the most conservative people in the US

I think a person should wear anything that's comfortable,appropriate at the same time and most of all something that makes them feel great about themselves and boosts their optimism,cause Im sure it'll be stressful enough...

just saying..

good luck on everyone who's interviews are coming up soon(Im a little jealous )

[Casprd 167]

Because it is an important day so better to err on the side of caution.

[MtFilipinacouple 1]

I would say just dress conservative.. All i wore was a white shirt and jeans and shoes.. My wife wore jeans and a dress shirt..The officer she was dressed like in a pant suit..Though since i am a rancher she did ask me where my boots where..All i can say is its stressful but our interview was easy..

Edited May 14, 2011 by MtFilipinacouple

[Myopia 93]

Does it really matter to that degree? Being muslim I cover anyway so my choices are "Shall I wear the black garment, blue garment or grey garment" (You get my drift).

[LIFE'SJOURNEY 970]

I was just wondering why most of you girls wore flats...whats wrong with a nice,appropriate of course,pair of heels?? and whats up with the button down's? You are making me think that the IOs are the most conservative people in the US

I think a person should wear anything that's comfortable,appropriate at the same time and most of all something that makes them feel great about themselves and boosts their optimism,cause Im sure it'll be stressful enough...

just saying..

good luck on everyone who's interviews are coming up soon(Im a little jealous )

They are being tooooo conservative, people in the US do not dress this conservative unless it's religion related. I wore a sundress with a shrug, and my girl go-to-hxxx sandals (shoes), to show off my sexy legs. Because after we were approved, we were going to party with friends.

But my interview was held in a very professional manner, as if I was the interviewer. Just like another day at the office.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,235]

Dress like you would for a job interview.

It has been said before, and that's nailing it on the head. If you would wear a suit when being interviewed for a job, wear one for the interview. It shouldn't be a custom-tailored Versace, rather something a step down from your finest suit, and you shouldn't wear neither the cold-crusted Rolex but the Patek Calatrava instead, but leaving a good impression is always helpful.

If you are picking up a hitchhiker, do you take the guy in the suit or the guy in the stinky blue jeans?

[LlamaInvasion 76]

Unless I don't get an interview until October, I'll be wearing jeans and a t-shirt. Not because I don't want to dress nicer, but because I don't have any nicer maternity clothes, and I can't afford to buy a new outfit for one day only.

I do agree you should try to wear something nicer than you normally would, though.