March 2012 AOS filers

[immig? 2]

ADIT stands for: Alien Documentation, Identification & Telecommunications System. It is just another name for biometrics and since you have recently done your biometrics this will not apply to you, so just ignore it

Sigh what a relief! Thanks ChrisPG as always

[ChrisPG 30]

Sigh what a relief! Thanks ChrisPG as always

Not a problem, now go have a drink and celebrate

[Arce0426 3]

wow we have 81 pages on this march 2012 AOS filers forum :thumbs:

and Mike x you are most certainly in all our thoughts..we wish u the best,,

[ArizonaBound 0]

Had interview today in Tucson, AZ - approved on the spot and status updated on USCIS website. w00t! Welcome to 'Merica, me!

[ChrisPG 30]

Had interview today in Tucson, AZ - approved on the spot and status updated on USCIS website. w00t! Welcome to 'Merica, me!

Congrats, another successful March filer-- we are now 6 for 6 on the week.

Approved

Skul Teacher (Atlanta, GA)

JDH (Las Vegas, NV)

Kish

Mizzao (Boston, MA)

Sally86 (Boston, MA)

AprilPam77 (Philadelphia, PA)

Kstrozyk (Fresno, CA)

Wattle Tree (Lawrence, MA)

Arce (Florida)

Ataribaby (San Francisco, CA)

MsNotBonJovi (Newark, NJ)

Passportitt

ChrisPG (Denver, CO)

Immig? (Newark, NJ)

Happylove (Houston, TX

Arizonabound (Tuson, AZ)

Pending Approval

Basee (Miami, FL)

Mike X (Oklahoma City, OK)

Waiting with interview scheduled

June 20th: EvoPc (Newark, NJ)

June 21st: Alejandra (Sacramento, CA)

June 25th: Srarious2008 (Newark, NJ)

June 26th: Dri Au Pair (Atlanta, GA)

July 03rd: Georgeramsaran

July 12: BritWill (Saint Paul, MN)

Waiting with no Interview Date

Minae

Avi30 (NYC)

Uscisb1 (NYC)

Camo

Nane815 (Omaho, NE)

Edited June 13, 2012 by ChrisPG

[nene815 4]

Congrats

Had interview today in Tucson, AZ - approved on the spot and status updated on USCIS website. w00t! Welcome to 'Merica, me!

[FinallyDone:) 10]

Hello VJ Friends!!!! Thank you for all your wishes and support!!! Im back and APPROVED! Interview was as easy, plain and smooth like satin

Here's my DETAILED experience:

My interview was at Newark at 930AM. Place was jam packed some people are already standing. I have a lawyer but they sent someone else who I have no idea who and what looks like. She just called our name and introduced herself. Oh well, was aggravated but let it go just the same. She said it's not usually that busy and we might have to wait an hour or 2 delay( sigh). I know hubby was nervous, poor lad went to the restroom 2x although he kept on denying it. Anyway, we were ready to wait. Hubby and I were just observing those people around us. I thought we were underdressed when we came in and saw some folks in suit. But inside the waiting room, there were some people who wore suit, some just polo shirt and some just t-shirt. Some I thought didn't even bother to look in the mirror before going Hubby wore long sleeves polo and I wore slacks and cardigan. One couple were asked to be interviewd separately. Their IO and the male came back and said now it's your wife's turn. Another couple went in and out in about 5 mins with their lawyer. We were looking at the IOs and trying to figure out who's strict or not. At around 950ish (surprised!) our name was called over the PA system and asked to proceed to one of the doors. Our officer met us at the door. He is serious, said good morning and lead us to his room. I didn't sit down but hubby went to sit right away. Had to poke him to stand up The IO swore us in. The he asked for the original docs. I brought an expanding folder with divider (Staples looked like an attache case for only $12bucks). Clipped all orginals and proofs in separate. He run through our passport then took my I-94 and staple it to his file(our file).

Then he asked my hubby: How long has ur wife been in the US?

Then me: What's your full name and address?

Then hubby: What's your wife's bday?

Were you married before?

Was your wife married before?

When was she divorced? Hubby answered the date that I filed which is not on my divorce paper I was thinking a big OH NO and the IO was looking at the paper....then my hubby said but..it's not finalized until CORRECT DATE!

He then asked for additional supporting docs (proofs). When he saw a copy of our bank cards he asked if we have it. MY and hubby took out our wallets. Can't find mine so I had to take out most of my wallet's content which is A LOT! Then I saw the IO looking at the pic in my wallet (our wedding pic) Then he said looks good.

He asked for photos. We gave him 4 albums. He run though the first, then kinda flip through the second and ignore the rest. He didn't look at our wedding album, he just looked at the cover. HE asked me the standard questions. I said no sir to all. He again said, everything looks good and I am going to spproved you but our system is down so I cannot do anything My husband asked again. Are we approved? The IO repeated was he said then said you should receive your GC in the mail within 2-3 weeks. Do you know aboout the 90 day rule? Your lawyer should be able to explain to you what you should do to remove the condition. Shook our hand then took us to the exit door.

ALL this happened in LESS THAN 5 MINUTES.

The IO gave us a piece of paper that said something like: I-485 final review no other info or documents needed (something like that, I do not have it with me right now)

I am so happy , my staus online did not change yet. I think IO said something like 48hrs to updated the system. My mind was already floating when I heard the word approved

Thank you everyone for your prayers and support. I truly appreciate and enjoyed your company. Hope my experience help you. Hope for the best but be prepared for the worst. Come prepared, don't be nervous, look at the IO in the eye, and MOST importantly PRAY for GOD's blessings and guidance. I had a lot of worries before the interview and though I've had a lot of family support and VJ family support, it's only when I pray sincerely that I know for sure everything will be good.

GOD BLESS US ALL

Congrata

Had interview today in Tucson, AZ - approved on the spot and status updated on USCIS website. w00t! Welcome to 'Merica, me!

Congrats

[FinallyDone:) 10]

EAD/AP in hand finally

Congrats

[feimao 0]

i just recently had my interview and the IO said that i was recommended for approval, but when i got home i realized he didn't take my I-94 or my EAD. Does anyone know if this is normal? I also got this update on my case:

(Decision)

On June 12, 2012, we mailed you a notice that we had registered this customer's new permanent resident status. Please follow any instructions on the notice. Your new permanent resident card should be mailed within 60 days following this registration or after you complete any ADIT processing referred to in the welcome notice, whichever is later. If you move before receiving your card, please call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

I'm wondering if this is an approval? Because from what I've been reading it seems like most people have theirs in Card/ Document Production, then switched back to Decision.

[MrsNotBonJovi 18]

i just recently had my interview and the IO said that i was recommended for approval, but when i got home i realized he didn't take my I-94 or my EAD. Does anyone know if this is normal? I also got this update on my case:

(Decision)

On June 12, 2012, we mailed you a notice that we had registered this customer's new permanent resident status. Please follow any instructions on the notice. Your new permanent resident card should be mailed within 60 days following this registration or after you complete any ADIT processing referred to in the welcome notice, whichever is later. If you move before receiving your card, please call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

I'm wondering if this is an approval? Because from what I've been reading it seems like most people have theirs in Card/ Document Production, then switched back to Decision.

Yes, this is certainly an approval. Congratulations. Looks like your status just jumped a step and ended at 'Decision'. Nothing to worry about!

[Alejandra2012 0]

anything new from mikex and bassee?

[Avi30 0]

EAD/AP in hand finally

Congrats!!!!!

[happylove13 8]

hi guys!

got confirmation via fax that i was indeed approved for 10 yr GC and not the 2yr conditional

also the IO did take my I94 not my EAD even tho I did offer it up

good luck to upcoming interviewers !

Edited June 14, 2012 by happylove13

[ChrisPG 30]

anything new from mikex and bassee?

Mike updated us yesterday with no further progress and Bassee hasn't logged in since May 27th-- I sent him/her a PM a while back, but never got a response.

[ChrisPG 30]

hi guys!

got confirmation via fax that i was indeed approved for 10 yr GC and not the 2yr conditional

Interesting, I have never seen/heard of someone obtaining a 10 year GC based upon a marriage that is less than 2 years old, regardless of how long they have lived together. The tax issue is also surprising since to the best of my knowledge you only have three options when filing: married filing jointly, married filing separately or single-- there is no "single filing jointly" category.

also the IO did take my I94 not my EAD even tho I did offer it up

This happened to me also, she took my I-94 & but told me to keep my EAD as it was a "privilege we give you and you never know when you may be asked for it until your GC arrives, so it is better that you hold on to it"