AOS Interview or not?

[Gothika 0]

Guys,

We just got married and will send the AOS package soon. I have few questions need some answers and perhaps you all can give me some insights:

1. Do we need to send the original "I-94" or the copy of the "1-94"?

2. Embassy validated our relationship and thats' how we go the K-1 visa. Since the visa is K-1, do they still call us for an interview for AOS?

One of my friend who filed for AOS never got an interview & instead he got his wife(she came on K-1 as well) the EAD first & then two months later the conditional green card. It doesn't make sense to me at all when especially she came on Fiancee visa which the intention is to get married. I understand for them to varify the bonafides of the marriage when removing the condition but not when filing for AOS.

Thank you all.

[Saddle Bronc 124]

1. copy will do
2. Yes--and you both need to show up

[SLDFK 4]

1. Just the copy of I-94.

2. Some people got a interview and some people didn't so it's a toss up.

[DaveE111 10]

Copy of the I94 for the AOS package. They will take the original at the interview.

It is possible to AOS without interview. From what I have read, it is common at the California Service Center. Everyone I know however, had interviews. We did.

[Inky 1,110]

Sent a copy front and back of I-94

Did not have an interview for my AOS, GC was mailed to me.

We did however front-load our application with extra and " interview related " materials. In hopes that we would not have an interview.

[Gothika 0]

Sent a copy front and back of I-94

Did not have an interview for my AOS, GC was mailed to me.

We did however front-load our application with extra and " interview related " materials. In hopes that we would not have an interview.

Thank you all.

If i could ask what kind of items you front loaded the AOS package with?

[Inky 1,110]

Thank you all.

If i could ask what kind of items you front loaded the AOS package with?

We put lots of copys of congratulations marriage cards mailed to us and the envelope addressed with both our names on it.

-Copy of shared credit card

-copy of car insurance with both names on it

-copy of shared bank account

-copy of shared "store discount" card from the grocery store and from block buster.

-copy of our rental agreement with my name added to it

-copy of shared health plan and dental plan

-3 affidavits from family : 2 from both our mothers who attended our court wedding, 1 from my sister who helped me move to USA.

-I was lucky enough to get my driver license within 1 month of marriage ( married name on it ) so put copy of that in it.

-copy of wife military ID

-Copy of vaccination sheet from immigration medical plus a copy of the original receipt from the medical with a letter stating the medical is complete and still valid according to the dates presented on the receipt.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

1. Do we need to send the original "I-94" or the copy of the "1-94"?

2. Embassy validated our relationship and thats' how we go the K-1 visa. Since the visa is K-1, do they still call us for an interview for AOS?

One of my friend who filed for AOS never got an interview & instead he got his wife(she came on K-1 as well) the EAD first & then two months later the conditional green card. It doesn't make sense to me at all when especially she came on Fiancee visa which the intention is to get married. I understand for them to varify the bonafides of the marriage when removing the condition but not when filing for AOS.

1. Copy.

2. Sometimes. Depends on the office and your file.

We personally did not have an interview and we did NOT front-load with anything about our relationship (AOS list is in my signature). Everyone I know (bar MAYBE 1 person) did not have an interview. We even filed 4 months after I was out-of-status but we were married in the proper timeframe.

Some people's files have red-flags from the K1 but not enough to NOT issue the K1 so that's why they get AOS interviews. Some people live in an area where their office are more commonly giving interviews. In my area I know one other person here and she didn't have an interview either. I know another person who said that EVERYONE that she knew in her area had an interview. It's pretty much 50/50. I had no issue with the idea of being interviewed because I have no doubt we'd pass with flying colours but I do like knowing I've done my K1 and AOS both without RFE's and no interview for AOS (and my K1 interview was so simple I was shocked that "that was it").

Regarding thinking that not all K1's should be interviewed for AOS... I'm not sure I agree. There's a lot of fraud which is disgusting really but it happens so I have no issue with being interviewed because I have nothing to fear. I HAVE heard though if you get your GC without interview from AOS that you will definitely have an ROC interview.. i'll have to report back on that next year after I've seen what happens with people I know

Edited June 2, 2011 by Vanessa&Tony

[Gothika 0]

We put lots of copys of congratulations marriage cards mailed to us and the envelope addressed with both our names on it.

-Copy of shared credit card

-copy of car insurance with both names on it

-copy of shared bank account

-copy of shared "store discount" card from the grocery store and from block buster.

-copy of our rental agreement with my name added to it

-copy of shared health plan and dental plan

-3 affidavits from family : 2 from both our mothers who attended our court wedding, 1 from my sister who helped me move to USA.

-I was lucky enough to get my driver license within 1 month of marriage ( married name on it ) so put copy of that in it.

-copy of wife military ID

-Copy of vaccination sheet from immigration medical plus a copy of the original receipt from the medical with a letter stating the medical is complete and still valid according to the dates presented on the receipt.

Thank you so very much for your information.

[ryna 132]

1. Copy.

2. Sometimes. Depends on the office and your file.

We personally did not have an interview and we did NOT front-load with anything about our relationship (AOS list is in my signature). Everyone I know (bar MAYBE 1 person) did not have an interview. We even filed 4 months after I was out-of-status but we were married in the proper timeframe.

Some people's files have red-flags from the K1 but not enough to NOT issue the K1 so that's why they get AOS interviews. Some people live in an area where their office are more commonly giving interviews. In my area I know one other person here and she didn't have an interview either. I know another person who said that EVERYONE that she knew in her area had an interview. It's pretty much 50/50. I had no issue with the idea of being interviewed because I have no doubt we'd pass with flying colours but I do like knowing I've done my K1 and AOS both without RFE's and no interview for AOS (and my K1 interview was so simple I was shocked that "that was it").

Regarding thinking that not all K1's should be interviewed for AOS... I'm not sure I agree. There's a lot of fraud which is disgusting really but it happens so I have no issue with being interviewed because I have nothing to fear. I HAVE heard though if you get your GC without interview from AOS that you will definitely have an ROC interview.. i'll have to report back on that next year after I've seen what happens with people I know

I was under the impression that all had ROC interviews...

[VanessaTony 3,567]

I was under the impression that all had ROC interviews...

Nope. This dude for instance: http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=58743 just posted today that he finally got his card in the post. No interview. Joint petition.

This person as well: http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?cfl=&id=45735

Edited June 2, 2011 by Vanessa&Tony

[ryna 132]

Nope. This dude for instance: http://www.visajourn...le.php?id=58743 just posted today that he finally got his card in the post. No interview. Joint petition.

Interesting...

and FWIW, we're still hoping for the no AOS interview route. Actually, the interview would be fine with us if it happens quicker than the no interview route. I know that I just want to forget about USCIS for about 21 months.

[mari&Ryan 93]

I was under the impression that all had ROC interviews...

For ROC, most filers are not requested to attend an interview. In our case, both process AOS and ROC were approved without interview or RFE. Each case is different, so we can't predict anything.

[TBoneTX 43,059]

For ROC, most filers are not requested to attend an interview. In our case, both process AOS and ROC were approved without interview or RFE. Each case is different, so we can't predict anything.

Si, man. To add to the discussion, a very sharp immigration attorney recently told me that 10% of AOS & ROC applicants must be interviewed, by statute.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

For ROC, most filers are not requested to attend an interview. In our case, both process AOS and ROC were approved without interview or RFE. Each case is different, so we can't predict anything.

This is something that I'm happy to read. Hoping to join the ranks of no interview for AOS or ROC next year