New York City AOS 2017 Filers

[kevinnn 40]

My wife had her AOS interview yesterday (Brooklyn filer). We arrived 45 min early, but ended up waiting several hours. We learned later that the officer handling our case got stuck with a couple that was insisting on having the interview without a translator, despite needing one. Anyway, lesson learned: bring a snack!

 

Our interview was pretty straight-forward. I was surprised at how many questions were addressed to me (the US citizen) and I got a bit flustered. There were a few things I didn't know the answer to, like my wife's phone number, but the officer just laughed about it. By the end we were casually chit-chatting and she said she'd approve us as soon as she looks at her background check. At around 6PM the USCIS app we use to track the case updated to show "New card is being produced"! Hopefully we receive it soon.

 

The officer was initially happy to see that we had done a medical, but when I pressed her on if it was actually necessary, she looked at my wife's packet and realized it wasn't as the packet contained her K1 medical information. She said sometimes it does get lost. Oh well, we're just happy to be approved.

[kevinnn 40]

Does anyone know if USPS requires a signature on green card packages? The tracking information for our green card says it's expected to be delivered on Saturday. I'm wondering if we should stay home all day waiting for it...

[FilingGuy1 1]

Guys,

 

just wondering if any 2017 NYC Manhattan filer had his/her interview scheduled recently? 

 

Thanks

[Laniakean 13]

On 5/17/2019 at 11:23 AM, FilingGuy1 said:

Guys,

 

just wondering if any 2017 NYC Manhattan filer had his/her interview scheduled recently? 

 

Thanks

2017 no, but early 2018 (PD 02/01/2018). Interview scheduled notification on 05/14/2019.

[QueensNY 67]

So as you all know my interview is on Tuesday May 21 and I think I have everything ready but I’m still so nervous. I have Bank statements, Joint prime account, Costco membership, joint lease agreement, receipts for things we bought on our trips, wedding album with other photos. 

Question. Should my lease agreement be stamped by a JP? 

[lms 50]

My wife and I had our interview today. 

NYC Filer - 18 months from filing AOS to interview. 

 

We got coffee in the morning and went to Federal Plaza on a full subway as per usual. 

We arrived about 30min early and waited around 1,5h (we were really hungry at this point, playing hangman and drew sketches for a project). There were quite a few lawyers there, but mostly people who I think filed for their parents and people who filed via work for GC. I think there were only 2 or 3 other couples there when we got there. 

Got called in, the really friendly officer took our oaths and my photo & fingerprints and explained that he needs the original birth certificates, marriage certificate, ID's and passports. Which we handed over. He was pleasantly surprised I also had copies for him of our passports and all the other things (except for SSN, he made a copy of that after the interview and added the number to the forms after the interview was conducted).

He explained we cannot answer the questions for one another and only answer when getting asked. 

The questions where: where do you live, what landmarks are nearby, how did we meet, who introduced us, what are your parents names, what does your wife do for work, for how long has she worked at x and x, what was your wife's address at - home country -, and have you visited her, what does your wife's brother do for work/has he ever visited/how old is he(I didn't know how old my brother is hahahha, my wife wasn't 100% sure but correct - he likes to stay home and never visited - he is boring unfortunately). I forgot the name of one of our cross streets (blackout) but was like this and this and this and this street are around, and this and this - I cannot remember right now, and this is the next subway stop. Who made dinner last night, where you go out for dinner, favorite food and such. Then I got asked all those yes/no questions about human trafficking etc., had to sign that all was answered honestly and correctly, that the SSN was added to the forms and told us it can be up to 120 days to make a decision, but he doesn't think it will take that long. We got the piece of paper that it is reviewed, shaked hands and wished each other a good day.

 

I was very nervous, my wife was very relaxed and a bit disappointed she couldn't tell him more about us haha. 

We got lunch and drinks at the place we had our after wedding brunch exactly 1,5 y ago and then we went home :). 

Now...waiting again, hopefully with some good news soon *fingerscrossed*.

 

Overall, if you don't have anything to hide and come decently prepared, it should be an ok experience. 

Oh and I asked if the officer wants a new I-894 I prepared and last years W's of my wife and new employment letter, but he said it was fine he won't need it. Wife makes a few times over the poverty line (and I make even more than her, even though he couldn't know that) - we were fine. I assume if there would be doubt about that you might need to bring an updated form and up to date W's.

 

Best, 

L

 

Edited May 23, 2019 by lms

[D&D_NYC 58]

Sounds like it went well, @lms! Honestly, this sounds almost exactly like our interview on Tuesday, down to the long wait to be seen! I also brought an updated affidavit since we'd filed a joint return since AOS filing, but he didn't take the form, only the accompanying evidence. We got put into review and got a paper receipt from the officer with the same 120 day window. 

 

I don't think I'd be worried about it if we weren't planning on traveling to Canada this weekend for Memorial Day...ugh. The officer said we'd be safe to travel on AP, but part of me is nervous traveling before there's even an official decision! Fingers crossed for a status update soon (for both of us!)

[lms 50]

4 hours ago, D&D_NYC said:

Sounds like it went well, @lms! Honestly, this sounds almost exactly like our interview on Tuesday, down to the long wait to be seen! I also brought an updated affidavit since we'd filed a joint return since AOS filing, but he didn't take the form, only the accompanying evidence. We got put into review and got a paper receipt from the officer with the same 120 day window. 

 

I don't think I'd be worried about it if we weren't planning on traveling to Canada this weekend for Memorial Day...ugh. The officer said we'd be safe to travel on AP, but part of me is nervous traveling before there's even an official decision! Fingers crossed for a status update soon (for both of us!)

Oh it does! Glad yours went well too! 

Traveling on AP is fine, I did it twice without any issues. I still haven't gotten my renewal AP/EAD so I cannot leave the country (and lost a huge chunk of money for international assignments due to that, unfortunately...I guess no NZ trip with wifey over NYE  ). It is what it is. I pray to all the deities that we both get "card is in production" very soon :). 

 

Fingers crossed and good luck! Enjoy your trip!

Edited May 23, 2019 by lms

[QueensNY 67]

INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE

hi guys so as you all know I had my interview on Tuesday may 21, at the Queens office in Manhattan. Got there at 9:35 our appointment was at 10:30. We went thro security. We waited about an hour then get called in. A gentleman conduct the interview. Most of the questions were directed to my husband. It was intense and most of them repetitive. I’m so proud of my hubby as he knew all the answers and even dates that I thought he would have forgotten. My interview lasted about 30-45 mins. 

Prove we have together 

Joint lease

bank statement

phone bills

joint Tax

joint credit card

(he kept them all)

 

some of the questions he ask my husband. (US citizen)

Whats your wife madden name

SPELL your wife middle name

whats your wife phone number 

how did you meet your wife

How long before you propose 

 Do you have wood floor or carpet

what kind of furniture 

stainless steal fridge? 

Describe your countertop 

spell your step daughter’s name

where was your wife born

What’s your landlord name

id i call the landlord now would be say you guys live together?

 

my question (Applicant)  

where was your previous address 

my date of birth and how old I am. 

 

Thats it for me. But a lot for my husband 

 

overall i honestly think we did well. And we asked him how we did and he said we did good but give us the famous receipt saying held for review. He did say though that we should expect a mail in a week. 

 

 I’m not going to give you the advice that if your marriage is legit then you will be fine because even if it is they will still ask you questions. It’s up to the immigration officer and the mood he’s in. Our marriage is 💯 real.

 

just pray and keep getting to know each other. Breathe and don’t stress yourself 

 

I will post again as soon as I hear the outcome. Let’s hope it’s not another long wait. 

[lms 50]

1 hour ago, QueensNY said:

INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE

hi guys so as you all know I had my interview on Tuesday may 21, at the Queens office in Manhattan. Got there at 9:35 our appointment was at 10:30. We went thro security. We waited about an hour then get called in. A gentleman conduct the interview. Most of the questions were directed to my husband. It was intense and most of them repetitive. I’m so proud of my hubby as he knew all the answers and even dates that I thought he would have forgotten. My interview lasted about 30-45 mins. 

Prove we have together 

Joint lease

bank statement

phone bills

joint Tax

joint credit card

(he kept them all)

 

some of the questions he ask my husband. (US citizen)

Whats your wife madden name

SPELL your wife middle name

whats your wife phone number 

how did you meet your wife

How long before you propose 

 Do you have wood floor or carpet

what kind of furniture 

stainless steal fridge? 

Describe your countertop 

spell your step daughter’s name

where was your wife born

What’s your landlord name

id i call the landlord now would be say you guys live together?

 

my question (Applicant)  

where was your previous address 

my date of birth and how old I am. 

 

Thats it for me. But a lot for my husband 

 

overall i honestly think we did well. And we asked him how we did and he said we did good but give us the famous receipt saying held for review. He did say though that we should expect a mail in a week. 

 

 I’m not going to give you the advice that if your marriage is legit then you will be fine because even if it is they will still ask you questions. It’s up to the immigration officer and the mood he’s in. Our marriage is 💯 real.

 

just pray and keep getting to know each other. Breathe and don’t stress yourself 

 

I will post again as soon as I hear the outcome. Let’s hope it’s not another long wait. 

Wow - that sounds intense. 

 

I was wondering why the officer didn't ask anything about our home. But asked how old my brother is haha (not even I know that myself, we aren't super close). Fingers crossed!!!!!! Sounds like it went well

[QueensNY 67]

1 minute ago, lms said:

Wow - that sounds intense. 

 

I was wondering why the officer didn't ask anything about our home. But asked how old my brother is haha (not even I know that myself, we aren't super close). Fingers crossed!!!!!! Sounds like it went well

Lol. I’m just keeping my fingers cross. But my online status is still saying interview was scheduled 😫 No change 

[lms 50]

7 minutes ago, QueensNY said:

Lol. I’m just keeping my fingers cross. But my online status is still saying interview was scheduled 😫 No change 

No update here either. 

I won't stress, I already got so many minor health issues because of all that stress over the last years (nothing bad, but never had that before). I am done haha - wife and I did everything we could to our best knowledge. Best of luck!  

Edited May 24, 2019 by lms

[QueensNY 67]

9 minutes ago, lms said:

No update here either. 

I won't stress, I already got so many minor health issues because of all that stress over the last years (nothing bad, but never had that before). I am done haha - wife and I did everything we could to our best knowledge. Best of luck!  

I’m not stressing over it either. That’s the same thing I told my husband. When was your interview? 

[lms 50]

26 minutes ago, QueensNY said:

I’m not stressing over it either. That’s the same thing I told my husband. When was your interview? 

yesterday!

[lms 50]

NEW CARD IS IN PRODUCTION! 

 

Filed in Brooklyn in Nov 2017!  YIhaaaa