Stressed about the AOS interview...

[dischordinary 0]

Hey everyone,

this is kind of a different topic, I know all the papers etc. I'm supposed to bring for my AOS interview and I already prepared most of them... but I'm just so stressed! I don't know what to expect. Is it anything like the visa interview? Do you just answer questions? How long does it take? I would feel so much better if I could hear about your experiences. I don't know anyone I could ask.

Also, kind of a stupid question, but do you think it's acceptable to hold hands with my husband at the interview, or is it gonna be seen as too ostentatious? After all, this is a marriage based AOS. My interview is on March 9. Thanks for any help.

[Jo Së 200]

We just went to my wife's AOS interview 2 weeks ago and, believe me, there is nothing to stress out about. The IO was very friendly and before asking any questions she explained everything that was going to happen. She asked if my wife needed translation and asked me if I could do it as long as there was no small talk between me and my wife during the questions. She asked a few questions from the AOS packet, like where was she born and name of her parents and a couple biographical questions. Than she asked to explain how we met and become a couple, we answered wihtout going into details too much. She also asked some obvious NO questions like "have you ever commited any crimes" blah blah. She then said that everything looked good with no issues and said it was approved.

By the time we hit the road my wife's status had already been updated on the USCIS page to approved.

They mostly want to make sure that the marriage is legit, just make sure to have evidence such as what is recommended on the guides, if you bring photos be ready to explain where they were taken and who is anyone included on the photos besides you and your spouse. We brought about 5 photos and she only briefly asked where they were taken and gave them back. Good luck.

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

Interviews for those adjusting from a K-1 are typically not that long or bad. They will ask a few questions, have you re-answer some of the questions from the I-485, may want to see some evidence of marriage, such as co-mingling of finances and co-habitation documents, and should explain to you about the need to remove conditions within 90 days before your green card expires.

You can go here and select the local USCIS office you will interview at to see reviews from that particular office > http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/

[gabreigns 75]

Just be yourself. As long as you have all the documents in place and no fake marriage etc... you should be fine.I just had mine last week. I was nervous too but the IOs understand that and try to do their job as well as they can.

[dischordinary 0]

Thank you guys, I am very relieved to read all of this

[gingerb 1]

Good luck! I have mine on March 18th. Stressing out big time as well!