My AOS Journey

[Kimaaaa 4]

Background: 

B1/B2 visa, married to US Citizen, in status when sent the packages, preparing the documents through paralegal, concurrent filing 

 

Timeline:

02/13 sent packages I-130, I-485, and I-765 (Elgin Lockbox)

02/14 received date

02/24 notice date (NBC)

02/25 scheduled biometric

02/27 biometric at the office; case actively being reviewed by USCIS

03/18 scheduled for interview at 26 Federal Plaza, NY

04/22 EAD approved 

04/24 interview and approved on the spot

04/25 approval notice on USCIS account

 

spouse: petitioner 

me: beneficiary

 

Question being asked at the interview:

• spouse’s full name
• spouse’s date of birth
• how did we met
• who’s attending the wedding 
• what is my spouse’s job
• where is my spouse’s workplace 
• who wakes up first
• what time my spouse goes to work
• where do we live & address 
• describe the neighborhood where I live 
• mention the closest train station from my house 
• have we met each other’s family 
• where is my hometown 
• who cooks
• my employment status 
• any documents together (such as will, joint bank account, life insurance)

 

Document being asked:

• our passports 
• recent tax return

 

Interview experience:

We arrived at 11.20 am and we were being called for the interview around 2ish pm.

The officer was nice and friendly.

The interview was not intense at all, it was like a regular conversation.

We got the letter that said our case is being reviewed and the officer said that we will have the green card in the mailbox up to 30 days.

The officer reminded us to put my name on the mailbox for delivery purposes.

 

God is so good 

May everyone is hearing good news very very soon 🫶

[Daphne . 2,062]

Please enter the dates in your actual timeline because that will help people more. 

[Kimaaaa 4]

5 hours ago, Daphne . said:

Please enter the dates in your actual timeline because that will help people more. 

thank you for the reminder.

i will do it shortly 

[appleblossom 4,411]

11 hours ago, Daphne . said:

Please enter the dates in your actual timeline because that will help people more. 

 

Absolutely. Plus you can enter an interview review as well @Kimaaaa, which would be super helpful too. 

[Kimaaaa 4]

11 hours ago, appleblossom said:

 

Absolutely. Plus you can enter an interview review as well @Kimaaaa, which would be super helpful too. 

I look forward how to do it 🙌

thank you! 

[appleblossom 4,411]

5 hours ago, Kimaaaa said:

I look forward how to do it 🙌

thank you! 

Go to your profile and enter it there on the timeline section. Thx. 

[hplusj 573]

On 4/26/2025 at 7:52 AM, Kimaaaa said:

thank you for the reminder.

i will do it shortly 

Hello again @Kimaaaa.

 

Thank you again for sharing.  This is once again a reminder to share the details of your visa journey via your timeline HERE , such as your country of origin, local CIS office, and important dates to establish wait times.

 

This data is invaluable to countless couples today, and for years to come.  Therefore, we appreciate the forum post but putting this information directly into your timeline is the best way to contribute, as well as to receive ongoing assistance on the next stages of your own journey.

 

Thank you again.

[TwoSwifts 25]

Thank you for this post. Our interview is scheduled for July 3rd, and we have wondered how people's experience has gone. The media, news and people in our orbit don't always make you feel very comfortable about this process or our interview day. I've been steadfast with my wife that we will be fine and everything will go smoothly. You've confirmed that, and I've shown her your post to help calm some of the nerves LOL!! Very happy for both you!! Congratulations!!