ESTA to permanent resident AOS interview

[kp4dan 6]

We submitted our applications around late January and just had our interview this Monday and wanted to share our experience. Once again I really think it depends a lot on who you get for your interview. The only supporting documents we submitted was utility bills, health ins, and marriage certificate. We were a bit worried because we didn't submit lease agreement or bank statement but everything went fine and our case was approved and it showed the new card in production the morning after the interview. We didn't think it was gonna be this easy so we are very thankful for that but this goes to show you how easy it can be for some people and not for some. Don't overthink and worry too much. btw we submitted our applications after overstaying on esta for about 2 years. Good luck everybody. 

[lonesurvivor 48]

Congrats! I am doing the same thing as you but from b2 instead of esta and my interview is in sept. Super nervous so makes me feel better. 

Congrats again 

[kp4dan 6]

yeah it's normal to feel nervous and worried. you'll feel much better after it's all over. I wish you guys best of luck! 

[lemur923 1]

On 8/30/2019 at 4:13 PM, kp4dan said:

overstaying on esta for about 2 years

And no one said anything? Haha What made you only file the paperwork after 2 years? Congratulations btw!

[Sarah G 166]

Congratulations! I have my interview in 3 weeks, adjusting from entering on VWP also, though I filed when I was still within my 90 days from entry. 

 

I've been really nervous about evidentiary documents and have so far managed to put together our lease which we both signed, credit card statements that show that we both have a card for the account, docs showing that I have made him beneficiary of my pension accounts and he has made me beneficiary of his life insurance, a printout of PayPal transfers between us, a water bill with both of our names... I think that's everything! Plus photos, wedding cards, cards and notes to each other over the years. 

 

That looks like a decent amount when it's written it down but when I look at it in front of me it doesn't look like much 😂

[kp4dan 6]

18 hours ago, Sarah G said:

Congratulations! I have my interview in 3 weeks, adjusting from entering on VWP also, though I filed when I was still within my 90 days from entry. 

 

I've been really nervous about evidentiary documents and have so far managed to put together our lease which we both signed, credit card statements that show that we both have a card for the account, docs showing that I have made him beneficiary of my pension accounts and he has made me beneficiary of his life insurance, a printout of PayPal transfers between us, a water bill with both of our names... I think that's everything! Plus photos, wedding cards, cards and notes to each other over the years. 

 

That looks like a decent amount when it's written it down but when I look at it in front of me it doesn't look like much 😂

It looks like you have everything ready! you'll be just fine! remember they are looking to see if your marriage is legit or not so as long as you know deep inside  that  the marriage is real then there is absolutely nothing to worry about. Be confident and comfortable because you know it's real. good luck

Edited October 3, 2019 by kp4dan