Marriage Based Green Card Interview

[argylejegirl 14]

So my husband originally came here on a K-1 visa. We applied for AOS in February 6th of this year(2019) , and we did fingerprinting in the beginning of March. We just received an appointment notice for the green card interview. We were surprised, first because we didn't think we were going to have to do one (we had read that an interview was probably not necessary if he came on a K-1 visa), and the other reason we were surprised was because of how fast it came. We expected that if we would have an appointment it would be 7-9 months from when we originally filed, but our appointment is on May 1st. Is this a good sign? Also, we haven't received the EAD or the AP yet.

Can anyone share their experiences for the AOS Interview, especially if you went to the Kansas City, MO office. 

Thank you! Were trying to get all the papers together, but were a little stressed because, while he's conversational in English, It might be a little intimidating for my husband if they separate us for questioning, and he might misunderstand a question or something. I'm a little worried. Any encouragement would be nice. :) 

[Dashinka 24,577]

2 minutes ago, argylejegirl said:

So my husband originally came here on a K-1 visa. We applied for AOS in February 6th of this year(2019) , and we did fingerprinting in the beginning of March. We just received an appointment notice for the green card interview. We were surprised, first because we didn't think we were going to have to do one (we had read that an interview was probably not necessary if he came on a K-1 visa), and the other reason we were surprised was because of how fast it came. We expected that if we would have an appointment it would be 7-9 months from when we originally filed, but our appointment is on May 1st. Is this a good sign? Also, we haven't received the EAD or the AP yet.

Can anyone share their experiences for the AOS Interview, especially if you went to the Kansas City, MO office. 

Thank you! Were trying to get all the papers together, but were a little stressed because, while he's conversational in English, It might be a little intimidating for my husband if they separate us for questioning, and he might misunderstand a question or something. I'm a little worried. Any encouragement would be nice.

As to this being a sign, I think it is only a sign that the KC office is fairly current.  As to your husband's English skills, they will allow him to have an interpreter. 

 

All-in-all, I have been hearing a few more stories lately where the GC interview has beaten the EAD/AP, but considering those are processed at service centers rather than local offices might be a valid explanation.

 

Good Luck!

[ediali09 69]

17 minutes ago, argylejegirl said:

So my husband originally came here on a K-1 visa. We applied for AOS in February 6th of this year(2019) , and we did fingerprinting in the beginning of March. We just received an appointment notice for the green card interview. We were surprised, first because we didn't think we were going to have to do one (we had read that an interview was probably not necessary if he came on a K-1 visa), and the other reason we were surprised was because of how fast it came. We expected that if we would have an appointment it would be 7-9 months from when we originally filed, but our appointment is on May 1st. Is this a good sign? Also, we haven't received the EAD or the AP yet.

Can anyone share their experiences for the AOS Interview, especially if you went to the Kansas City, MO office. 

Thank you! Were trying to get all the papers together, but were a little stressed because, while he's conversational in English, It might be a little intimidating for my husband if they separate us for questioning, and he might misunderstand a question or something. I'm a little worried. Any encouragement would be nice.

Feb 2019 AOS filer here. Still waiting for my appointment notice. I think it is a good sign as your husband will be able to work and do other things sooner than later! All the best with your interview! 

[C90 376]

24 minutes ago, argylejegirl said:

So my husband originally came here on a K-1 visa. We applied for AOS in February 6th of this year(2019) , and we did fingerprinting in the beginning of March. We just received an appointment notice for the green card interview. We were surprised, first because we didn't think we were going to have to do one (we had read that an interview was probably not necessary if he came on a K-1 visa), and the other reason we were surprised was because of how fast it came. We expected that if we would have an appointment it would be 7-9 months from when we originally filed, but our appointment is on May 1st. Is this a good sign? Also, we haven't received the EAD or the AP yet.

Can anyone share their experiences for the AOS Interview, especially if you went to the Kansas City, MO office. 

Thank you! Were trying to get all the papers together, but were a little stressed because, while he's conversational in English, It might be a little intimidating for my husband if they separate us for questioning, and he might misunderstand a question or something. I'm a little worried. Any encouragement would be nice.

You are one of the lucky ones that has a local office that doesn't have a long processing time.

 

They usually don't separate you on the green card interview, unless its a stokes interview. Nobody really knows when they decide to do those, but it seems more common with people where something is fishy. So don't worry about that. Just take all the evidence you have, like joint bank accounts, bills with both names etc. USCIS does understand you won't have a lot, since it's only been 4 months, but just take whatever you have. 

 

I've read a lot of stories where the IO is pretty patient and will repeat/explain the question when someone doesn't understand, so unless his English is basically non existent you should be good. 

Edited April 10, 2019 by C90