Wished with eyes closed..... wish granted!!!

Rob & Chris · September 27, 2006

Hi everyone!

My interview's done! And now I'm just sitting in here doing the "waiting game" again. But at least, everything is covered

My appointment was at 8:30AM, but me and my mother-in-law left house an hour and a half early because we live in the mountains and we didn't know if we'll be getting into traffic in the freeway. Plus, we didn't know the exact place... so lots of time for lots of reasons....

We got there 30 minutes early, and I headed into the building (alone). I waited for more than half an hour and was called in past 8:30AM. I totally forgot now the lady who interviewed me, because I am so overwhelmed with what has just happened

Anyway, when I got in, she made me oath to tell the truth first then asked me to sit down. Here's as to what I can recall she asked:

- basic info in my I-485 form (name, address, phone number, social security number, etc.)

- whereabouts of my husband

- 3 "no" questions from the I-485, regarding terrorism and if I've ever been to the states

- asked me how many times me and my husband had been married

- asked me how many children do we have, and validated their names and the name of their father

- asked about the citizenship of my children (all are USC, even if the eldest was born outside of the US)

- verified the year when we were married

- asked for my passport, social security card, and Deers ID (military ID)

- new copy of my husband's earnings statement (paystub)

- verified again the basic info as she was putting it into the system (I guess, she was waiting to confirm of my husband's earnings before she inputs it into the computer... I'm guessing it's what they call the SAVE)

- took my I-94 and stapled it in my file

- she wrote in my form that I did the interview without husband, and his location - MS finishing training

Then, she said that the card will be mailed to me in 30 days. I even joked about her, telling her, that I thought she was going to ask for other paperworks, that's why I hauled a huge big plastic box for her Then she just smiled and said, "No, you're good to go. But it's good that you came in prepared."

I didn't asked for anything anymore, not even a stamp or even given any other information than what was asked I didn't want to open my mouth and spoil everything.... so I just headed out the door after she said that we're done. I was out by 8:50AM, btw

So, that's my journey fellow VJs! I am so relieved now that one's done. Now I'll just have to wait for the actual card to prove my legal residency. And then, off to the next one... I'm also currently waiting for the approval letter in the mail, too for my actual driver's license application.

RECALL: I passed my road test last week and the DMV said that they are implementing a new ID policy not to issue any license to those who are not legal residents. They pointed me to the DMV main office in Lakewood, Denver. I went there and they asked for the original and copies of my IDs (Instruction permit, social security card, Deers ID), and also paperworks that states my legal residency (I only gave them the NOAs for my AOS). Then they said that they will be mailing it to INS to have it verified since I wasn't in the SAVE system. And that I should wait about 2-5 weeks for the approval or denial letter to come in the mail and only then if I get an approval letter can I head back to the local DMV office and get my driver's license issued.

Whew!!!! What a long journey....

Here's my AOS timeline btw:

Year 2006

July 17 - sent AOS thru USPS (overnight mail)

July 18 - AOS received by USCIS

July 26 - checks encashed

July 28 - NOA1 receipt

Aug 4 - received appointment for Biometrics

Aug 7 - received a letter for RFE

Aug 8 - sent RFE reply

Aug 9 - USCIS received RFE

Aug 12 - Biometrics