February 2016 AOS Filers

[Wors 19]

I received my EAD in the mail today. Time to visit the social security office and DMV. Things are finally starting to roll alone nicely.

To everyone waiting, don't give up. It took me around 108 days for approval but it will happen for you.

Did yours update from 'card is being produced' yet? Mines on that but hoping it will show up in the mail...

[xlynsayloux 11]

Did yours update from 'card is being produced' yet? Mines on that but hoping it will show up in the mail...

Yes it updated to card has been mailed on Friday.

[HopeFab 62]

Hey guys...I had my interview earlier.

Boy was it a circus in there (there was a naturalization ceremony being held today)

Apt was @ 11:35am...we arrived at 11:25am (walking distance-15 min walk)

Got up to the second floor and it was still packed. Checked in and waited FOR AN HOUR before we were called in.

We basically stayed in the interview room for like 5 mins.

Upon arrival he greeted us and made mention of how swamped they are today and apologized.

He then asked for my husband's driver's license and naturalization certificate. He was asked majority of the questions.

He then proceeded to asking me for my drivers license, birth certificate, passport and marriage certificate. Then asked me like 3 questions. And then he asked if I have any more evidence of relationship (I gave him an updated bank statement, additional photos and doctor's information stating that we are expecting. ..he made a copy of that)

Then he said that's about it and he needs to go over the file and if we are needed for another interview they will notify us or if we are approved will get it in the mail.

I was not expecting to get an on-the-spot approval since I'm B2 but I did leave the room feeling hopeful. So I'm back to the waiting game. Lol

Questions asked.

Husband:

Name

Address

How did he become a citizen

Who filed for his green card

Does he have any kids (yes)

Where does she live

How did we meet

Did we grow up together

Me:

Name

Address

Did you ever commit a crime

The end!

Edited May 25, 2016 by HopeFab

[kurtndisty 9]

Please call the SSN customer service and then ask for the number of your local SSN office ( if you tried calling them and it didnt work) i applied last april 20 if i didnt call 2 weeks ago i wouldnt know they messed up my ssn number application. A week after my call i got my approval notice and my ssn card!

I went to SSA office again today, trying to apply for ssn for my son using green card, but they denied it.. They said, we will have to wait for my ssn first to apply for his ssn...? Then I asked the officer about my ssn, and he said they still waiting from DHS...this is the third week since i applied for ssn...the officer said usually it'll take 4 weeks...so fingers crossed i will get something in the mail this week!

[Chalandrae 29]

After some discussion, My husband and I actually are going to contact our congressman.

https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/processingTimesDisplay.do This is their processing time, and it does says 3 months..

Congratulations xLynsayloux on your card

[Brian05 9]

My partner and I had our interview today (May 25) in Sacramento, CA. We arrived 15 minutes before our 10:30 AM appointment. Walking into the building, we showed our driver's licenses, went through security check/metal detector, checked in with the front office clerk by giving her the appointment letter, then waited about 30 minutes before being called in for the actual interview.

The interviewer asked us to identify the applicant and the sponsor. Then, he instructed me and my partner to raise our right hands to swear that we would tell the truth (you know, the usual stuff). He asked for my EAD/AP card and passport, and my partner's driver's license. Then, the interviewer asked us the following questions:

1. (to me) When did you become a Canadian citizen?

2. How/when/where did you meet?

We said we met through match.com, and he said "oh, I know someone who's using this online dating app called tinder" -- haha, maybe it's him using that app. Needless to say, our interviewer was pretty cool and outgoing. He asked for specific dates on when we started chatting and when we actually met in person. My partner and I basically took turns filling in the details. I think this first question kinda' sealed the deal especially when we told him that we got married one year after we met -- the same exact day, the same exact place where we first met, and pretty much the same time of the day.

3. State your date of birth and address. Both of us were asked this question.

4. The interviewer showed my partner a signature that was on the submitted I-864 Form (Affidavit of Support / Sponsorship) and asked him to confirm that it was indeed his signature. The interviewer said (jokingly) that he wanted to make sure that I (the green card applicant) was not the one who signed that form.

5. Using the completed forms that I submitted, he went through all the yes/no questions (around 20 of them) that were on the I-485 Form about criminal convictions, illegal activities, etc. My answer to all those questions was NO. I guess he just wanted to confirm those answers.

6. He asked for "joint" documents. At first, he mentioned W2s, lease, etc. but I didn't bring those. What I brought were: 2015 IRS tax script that shows joint tax filing, my car insurance where I am the primary driver and my spouse's name is listed under the household/family members, and a record of our joint savings account.

At this point, he was basically saying that I should get my green card within three weeks but he thinks I should get it much earlier than that, but he didn't want to overpromise He said that because we've only been married for less than two years, my green card would be conditional, and that I should be getting another letter when it comes time to remove the condition. I think he said after two years.

6. He asked for photos (which he said he almost forgot to ask). We showed him our wedding album; he picked one photo and asked who the person is in the picture. Out of the dozens of pictures in our wedding album, he picked a picture of me and my spouse with our wedding photographer - LOL. I made copies of some of our wedding pictures and other photos from our honeymoon/vacation and from hanging out with friends just in case the interviewer wants to keep them for his file. And, he did ask to keep some pictures, so I gladly handed off a couple of pictures from our wedding as well as photos from our honeymoon, vacations, and photos with some of our closest friends.

He asked us if we had any questions. Only one question from me: I asked what I needed to do with the TN1 card that was attached to my passport. He basically said it is no longer valid, so he just unstapled it from my passport.

Overall, it was quick and easy. The interviewer was friendly and the atmosphere was relaxed. It only took less than 10 minutes (might have been 5 minutes actually), then he shook our hands and off to lunch we go...

I'd like to thank all of you who post in this forum. Lots of very useful information here - again, thank you... And best of luck to those who are still waiting. Hang in there!!!

If anybody has any questions I can answer, I'd be happy to do that....

*******************

My AOS Timeline (adjusting from TN1)

Day 0 2/1/2016 Sent package through FedEx

Day 1 2/3/2016 Received by Chicago Lockbox (Priority Date 2/3 as per NOA)

Day 6 2/8/2016 Text message received by spouse who filed I-130

Day 7 2/9/2016 Checks processing

Day 8 2/10/2106 Able to check status online, indicating Fingerprint Fee was received and NBC is working on the case

Day 10 2/12/2016 NOA received by mail for I-485, I-130, I-765, and I-131 (Priority Date 2/3)

Day 20 2/22/2016 Letter received for biometrics. Scheduled on 2/29

Day 27 2/29/2016 Biometrics completed

Day 66 4/8/2016 EAD & AP approved

Day 73 4/15/2016 EAD/AP card received

Day 78 4/20/2016 Interview scheduled for 5/25

Day 113 5/25/2016 Interview completed/approved

[francais_usa 74]

Hey everyone. Sorry I haven't been as active so far what with our move and having our wedding ceremony this week. I just wanted to say some good news that our officer was really excellent--we received a tracking number for the GC and will get the GC Friday at the latest

[francais_usa 74]

HopeFab and Brian05--congratulations! Brian05, you will need to remove conditions BEFORE two years and not after (I think it's 90 days before the 2 year mark).

[thepostagestamp 16]

I've sent my package on Feb 10th. received my approval notice after 86 days. So far it has been 105 days since I applied and there is no card. I called them once and they said I would receive it up to June 4th. What a disorganized system!

Awful. What was your approval date again?

I received my EAD in the mail today. Time to visit the social security office and DMV. Things are finally starting to roll alone nicely.

To everyone waiting, don't give up. It took me around 108 days for approval but it will happen for you.

What was your approval date?

[sara_j24 27]

Awful. What was your approval date again?

What was your approval date?

I got my approval letter on May 6th and approval date on it was May 4th. My status was updated after a week!

[Bajramovic1982 6]

Expecting My GC today !! Happy

Edited May 26, 2016 by Bajramovic1982

[Heley 52]

Hey guys...I had my interview earlier.

Boy was it a circus in there (there was a naturalization ceremony being held today)

Apt was @ 11:35am...we arrived at 11:25am (walking distance-15 min walk)

Got up to the second floor and it was still packed. Checked in and waited FOR AN HOUR before we were called in.

We basically stayed in the interview room for like 5 mins.

Upon arrival he greeted us and made mention of how swamped they are today and apologized.

He then asked for my husband's driver's license and naturalization certificate. He was asked majority of the questions.

He then proceeded to asking me for my drivers license, birth certificate, passport and marriage certificate. Then asked me like 3 questions. And then he asked if I have any more evidence of relationship (I gave him an updated bank statement, additional photos and doctor's information stating that we are expecting. ..he made a copy of that)

Then he said that's about it and he needs to go over the file and if we are needed for another interview they will notify us or if we are approved will get it in the mail.

I was not expecting to get an on-the-spot approval since I'm B2 but I did leave the room feeling hopeful. So I'm back to the waiting game. Lol

Questions asked.

Husband:

Name

Address

How did he become a citizen

Who filed for his green card

Does he have any kids (yes)

Where does she live

How did we meet

Did we grow up together

Me:

Name

Address

Did you ever commit a crime

The end!

the waiting sucks but I'm sure u will b fine girl. I will get ur gc on mail I can feel it. Are u pregnant? Coz u said ur expecting.....lol

[iPod 89]

Congratulations to HopeFab (I'm sure you're going to get your card soon) and Brian05 !!!

Thank you for your detailed reviews, it really helps me to know what to expect at the interview.

[Heley 52]

Hey guys doing my nae nae dance . wanted to let my vj friens know that I'm so super happy!! Just got my I_485 approval letter in mail. So surprised coz I wasn't expecting it. Oh lord !!! Yaaaaay yay whooowoo!!! Glad I ain't gonna go thru interview . So happy !! My status online haven't change since March 8th tho. So weird!!

Good luck to y'all!! Keep praying

Edited May 26, 2016 by Heley

[SR_ZJ 4]

Well everyone it's now February so I thought I would make one for the people that are filing this month

I am so excited

I will be mailing out all my paperwork on Feb 2nd so I hope it all goes well

How is everyone else's process going

When you refiled did you change anything else apart from the cheque amount???