September 2019 AOS Filers

[Sarge2155 4,571]

Anyone here besides me with Dallas as their local office?

[AOS filer 22]

Interview at philadelphia office.

We were 5 minutes late for interview(Tip- keep plenty of leeway for parking and driving and long security line). 

check in at front desk, Finger print on first floor than wait at door 2 second floor. We were called in as soon as we sat down. Officer was really good. Chitchat mostly. Ask about our kid while walking down aisle to interview room. 
question- Verify entire I 130 with husband( bios yes no questions)and I 485 bios with me and yes no questions

hows wedding ceremony?
wedding date?

where we met?

honeymoon where, how many days? 

any proof of relationships? (He was more interested in pictures than document, he kept all documents and pictures.)

future plans? With work and life together? We told them about our upcoming promotions and buying house in a year or two. 
approved on the spot. 
case updated after one hour- new card being produced and next day approved?

waiting for card in mail.

 

good luck to everyone. Just be honest, if you get few dates wrong they understand. 

 

 

[F + S 147]

Hey everyone! 

I had my AOS interview yesterday.... we got approved!!! 😁 USCIS office: Indianapolis 

 

My husband and I were called in together. They asked him most of the questions about our relationship but nothing too detailed. They were all just standard "how did you meet, how long did you date before getting engaged, where was your wedding?" 

 

Then they asked me the long yes/no questions of "have you ever committed a crime?" Etc. So annoying 😂  

 

The only things she asked for was to to see our birth certificates and passports/ID. That was it. 

 

Then after looking through our application, she said "I'll approve your case!"  - my online status already shows that a new card is being produced 😊 

 

We are so relieved this journey is over! (Well until another 2 years Haha) 

 

Best of luck to everyone else here!! Thank you to those who helped me. 

If anyone has more questions about the interview, feel free to message me! 

[wxman22 109]

On 2/10/2020 at 4:34 PM, Hunter & Robyn said:

Hey there! 
 

I have my interview coming up and just wanted to find out from anyone who has already had their interview and didn’t get any updates on your EAD (with SSN requested): did you receive a SSN card after your interview with your green card, or did you have to go to the SSN office to apply for one? 
 

Thank you and sending good vibes to everyone. 

Yes, Exact same question. Our interview is 12 March.

[Save85 22]

I have my interview in San Jose, California office this Friday 2/14. 

 

I noticed I have to bring a birth certificate (I'm the sponsor, US citizen), but I was born in an U.S. territory. I wasn't able to get the original copy of my birth certificate since I had to call the hospital (off-shore) to authorize my friends to get the original birth certificate and it won't arrive in time so I had them scan it and I printed it.

 

Question 1: Would they accept this scanned form? There was no way I was going to be able to travel to my home town to get the certificate and fly back due to work.

Question 2: My wife, is pregnant... we just found out 2 weeks ago XD.  If the officer does ask any related questions to pregnancy we'll answer truthfully, but is it worth bringing it up while doing the interview and we supposedly talk about our relationship timeline and happened to give the pregnancy news too?

[Yeap 34]

3 hours ago, Save85 said:

I have my interview in San Jose, California office this Friday 2/14. 

 

I noticed I have to bring a birth certificate (I'm the sponsor, US citizen), but I was born in an U.S. territory. I wasn't able to get the original copy of my birth certificate since I had to call the hospital (off-shore) to authorize my friends to get the original birth certificate and it won't arrive in time so I had them scan it and I printed it.

 

Question 1: Would they accept this scanned form? There was no way I was going to be able to travel to my home town to get the certificate and fly back due to work.

Question 2: My wife, is pregnant... we just found out 2 weeks ago XD.  If the officer does ask any related questions to pregnancy we'll answer truthfully, but is it worth bringing it up while doing the interview and we supposedly talk about our relationship timeline and happened to give the pregnancy news too?

I hope someone will be able to give answer to your questions beacause am in thesame situation but have not been schedule for interview.

[Eva_AJ 80]

3 hours ago, Save85 said:

I have my interview in San Jose, California office this Friday 2/14. 

 

I noticed I have to bring a birth certificate (I'm the sponsor, US citizen), but I was born in an U.S. territory. I wasn't able to get the original copy of my birth certificate since I had to call the hospital (off-shore) to authorize my friends to get the original birth certificate and it won't arrive in time so I had them scan it and I printed it.

 

Question 1: Would they accept this scanned form? There was no way I was going to be able to travel to my home town to get the certificate and fly back due to work.

Question 2: My wife, is pregnant... we just found out 2 weeks ago XD.  If the officer does ask any related questions to pregnancy we'll answer truthfully, but is it worth bringing it up while doing the interview and we supposedly talk about our relationship timeline and happened to give the pregnancy news too?

They did not ask for my husbands birth certificate. We actually sent only my husbands passport with the petition and they didnt ask for neither at the interview as the lady said that she had everything from the petition. Thats just my experience. 

In my opinion I would only answer what they ask me but as you said, do not lie about it if it does come up.

[Yeap 34]

3 hours ago, Save85 said:

I have my interview in San Jose, California office this Friday 2/14. 

 

I noticed I have to bring a birth certificate (I'm the sponsor, US citizen), but I was born in an U.S. territory. I wasn't able to get the original copy of my birth certificate since I had to call the hospital (off-shore) to authorize my friends to get the original birth certificate and it won't arrive in time so I had them scan it and I printed it.

 

Question 1: Would they accept this scanned form? There was no way I was going to be able to travel to my home town to get the certificate and fly back due to work.

Question 2: My wife, is pregnant... we just found out 2 weeks ago XD.  If the officer does ask any related questions to pregnancy we'll answer truthfully, but is it worth bringing it up while doing the interview and we supposedly talk about our relationship timeline and happened to give the pregnancy news too?

I just asked same question from someone from july filler he replied that they didnt ask for it,though he brought it to the interview.

[Save85 22]

17 minutes ago, Eva_AJ said:

They did not ask for my husbands birth certificate. We actually sent only my husbands passport with the petition and they didnt ask for neither at the interview as the lady said that she had everything from the petition. Thats just my experience. 

In my opinion I would only answer what they ask me but as you said, do not lie about it if it does come up.

 

3 minutes ago, Yeap said:

I just asked same question from someone from july filler he replied that they didnt ask for it,though he brought it to the interview.

Thanks both! I did hear from others that they didn't ask for it, but I'll bring my scanned copy just incase! Makes me re-assured with your answers! Thanks!

[Selina A 38]

I had my interview today at 10:15

They called us twice, first time for fingerprints and picture 

After 35 min of waiting, they finally called our number for interview. 

The officer started asking me( the beneficiary) first

where did you meet ? 
When? how many times did you meet ?

when was your husband born ? where ? where exactly ?

what s his job ? what company is working for ?

was your husband married before ? how many kids does he have ? when do they visit you ? what are their names ? their ages ? 

does your husband have siblings ? where do they live ? what are their names ?

How many bedrooms and bathrooms in your house ? what s the exterior color of your house ?

what s your current address ? 

did you visit the US before ? on what visa ? what did you study ? where ?

and then he asked me for pictures and if we have any other proofs of relationship ( I printed about 50 pictures and he looked at every picture )

 

and then he started asking my husband 

when was she born ? where ?

how many siblings she has ? their names and age ? 

where did i go for school ? what s my major ?

what was my parents name ?

 

and then he started asking me the yes or no questions about criminal stuff.

He gave us a paper where it says that the  green card is granted and he explained the ROC process.

The interview took about 30 minutes.

I am so happy that I am taking a break from this process.

 

my status changed today around 4pm to New card is being produced .  anyone had an idea when I could receive it ?

 

 

 

 

 

[Zach2015 211]

We did our interview yesterday. The interview was maybe 10-15 minutes. Asked to see our rings, new photos, K1 Visa, AP/EAD card and joint bank accounts. He also asked if she has health insurance. We provided him copies of proof of insurance, proof that she is my beneficiary on my 401k and tax returns (he didn’t ask for any of that though). He asked me if I knew her parents names and occupations and how we met. All they asked her was the yes and no questions on the AOS form, such as drug trafficking and terrorism. Also said wow you speak English lol 

 

Our case has changed to case under review. I guess we will just have to wait some more while they decide if we get approved or not.

[Sam.az 34]

13 hours ago, Zach2015 said:

We did our interview yesterday. The interview was maybe 10-15 minutes. Asked to see our rings, new photos, K1 Visa, AP/EAD card and joint bank accounts. He also asked if she has health insurance. We provided him copies of proof of insurance, proof that she is my beneficiary on my 401k and tax returns (he didn’t ask for any of that though). He asked me if I knew her parents names and occupations and how we met. All they asked her was the yes and no questions on the AOS form, such as drug trafficking and terrorism. Also said wow you speak English lol 

 

Our case has changed to case under review. I guess we will just have to wait some more while they decide if we get approved or not.

I also had my interview yesterday and got the same update « interview was completed and my case is under review ».

i have no clue how long we gonna wait again 😩

[Save85 22]

On 2/12/2020 at 12:41 PM, Save85 said:

I have my interview in San Jose, California office this Friday 2/14. 

 

I noticed I have to bring a birth certificate (I'm the sponsor, US citizen), but I was born in an U.S. territory. I wasn't able to get the original copy of my birth certificate since I had to call the hospital (off-shore) to authorize my friends to get the original birth certificate and it won't arrive in time so I had them scan it and I printed it.

 

Question 1: Would they accept this scanned form? There was no way I was going to be able to travel to my home town to get the certificate and fly back due to work.

Question 2: My wife, is pregnant... we just found out 2 weeks ago XD.  If the officer does ask any related questions to pregnancy we'll answer truthfully, but is it worth bringing it up while doing the interview and we supposedly talk about our relationship timeline and happened to give the pregnancy news too?

Answering my own questions after the interview.

 

San Jose Office:

Question 1: Officer accepted the scanned form of my birth certificate. Technically a slightly blurry print as it was a photo that one of my friend's took with their phone and sent it over.

Question 2: I smoothly said that my wife was pregnant and that it made her more nervous. I also answered the officer's questions if we had any children. I said "No, but we'll be having one soon."

 

Questions the officer asked. Total interview was 10~15 minutes. Officer approved us right on the spot, but we realized after we left that she never mentioned any process for ROC, but that really didn't matter for us as we were happy enough.

How did you meet?
How many times did you meet?
What is your current address?
What visa did you enter the United States with?
What is your social security number? (Officer asked as she noticed that the beneficiary had one)
To Sponsor: Do you have a birth or naturalization certificate?
Did you ever use any other names beside your current name?
Do you have children?
Do you have any extra documents of proof of relationship not included in the file that you want to hand over? 
 

[Mrs. M 55]

Seeing late December filers getting their EAD and AP approval is like salt AND lemon juice being poured on the wound.

[Fe.Ta 859]

4 minutes ago, Mrs. M said:

Seeing late December filers getting their EAD and AP approval is like salt AND lemon juice being poured on the wound.

We know the feeling. :(