AOS approved - F1 and military

[lupa222 0]

First of all I want to thank everyone here at visajourney for answering every question and providing great resources

So, here's my review from the AOS interview (adjusted from F1):

Because my husband is currently training with the U.S. Army, he could not attend the interview with me (got a letter from his commander stating this, and that was all they needed (even double checked that through an InfoPass appointment). Our interview was scheduled for 11.15, and I arrived at the Oakland Park ASC at 10.45. After the check-in the lady told me to sit down and wait for them to call my name. There were about 50 other people waiting too, so I was worried about how long it would take. To my surprise, I was the second person called in (after 10 minutes or so) - which was about 20 minutes before my scheduled interview time . The IO was very friendly and started "small-talking" before we even got to her office. Before I sat down, I had to raise my right hand and swear to tell the truth. Then she asked for my ID (and still no word about the "missing" husband, I guess she figured since it said in the file that he was military). She then asked for my husband's proof of citizenship and I showed her a copy of his passport. I was so nervous and shaking while looking for the papers, that she actually told me to just relax I then told her that I had this letter from his commander and gave it to her. She looked at it briefly and then talked about her dad who was in the Navy for 30 years... She then asked me for my address (I told her that I'm moving out of state as soon as I done with the interview lol), so I gave her my new address. She wrote it down to update my file immediatley and make sure the GC gets sent to the right address. (I will still file an AR-11 with USCIS just to be double-sure). Then she asked where my husband was stationed ATM, and if he wants to finish to retirement. Then she asked two more questions (How did you meet? - I said in class, and she briefly commented: is that so? and smiled). Second question was if he has ever been to Austria - I answered, yes, 3 times and we're going again in August. Then she started talking about the EUropean Union and the state of the economy, but also how beautiful Austria is, and how she always wanted to go there. Last item we talked about was the school I attended and that her daughter-in-law thinks about applying there... While she was doing all that smart-talk, she checked off stuff on her list (I think it was the I-130), made a copy of another paper and then handed me the copy.

That's when she explained the ROC procedure, and even made a note on there to file for ROC on Memorial Day 2014. She then said: Your GC will have that expiration date on there, because you have been married for less than 2 years...

She closed her file and was ready to walk me out, but (luckily) I remembered to ask her for my original birth certificate (with the certified translation and all) because it was really expensive to get ($100). She was really nice and look through all the paper work (and we sent in a ton!!!) until she found it. I handed her copies of said documents and that was it

As she walked me out she wished me good luck in the future and a safe trip

At 11.10 I was out of the office and approved!!! (even before my scheduled time hehe ). I didn't have to show any of the evidence (bills, POA, insurance, pictures, lease, etc) that I had brought. Now looking back I realize that the actual AOS talk was only two questions Not sure if I just had a really nice IO, or because we sent in a very complete package to begin with (thank you VJ), or because we're military. Either way, it has been a very pleasant experience and there was no need to be nervous. Cannot wait to receive my GC in the mail soon

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ConGraTuLaTions

[Hypnos 6,576]

Great!

[spookyturtle 9,466]

:dance: :dance:

[Camo 5]

Congratzzzzz

[SOflaherty 40]

Oh my gosh, so happy for you!!!! I had missed the part where you were military,a nd got worried when you mentioned him not being able to go with! SO glad it went easily for you!! When do you get to be back with your husband again?

[lupa222 0]

Oh my gosh, so happy for you!!!! I had missed the part where you were military,a nd got worried when you mentioned him not being able to go with! SO glad it went easily for you!! When do you get to be back with your husband again?

Thank you I'm with him right now Left right after the interview yesterday and drove 11 hours to move all my stuff from FL to AL and prepare for the big move to Hawaii I was really surprised how "easy" and fast the interview was

Edited June 27, 2012 by lupa222

[DC85 113]

Congrats so happy for u

[SOflaherty 40]

Thank you I'm with him right now Left right after the interview yesterday and drove 11 hours to move all my stuff from FL to AL and prepare for the big move to Hawaii I was really surprised how "easy" and fast the interview was

AL, really? We are in Mobile! Where are you guys?