FinallyDone:)

lets all be happy for one another

2 yr ten yr who cares right

point is each of our situations are uniquely different

so different outcomes will apply to each case

lets be happy and thankful everyone case is being approved

best of luck to the remaining interviewers :star: :star:

Agreed! I hope we get the 10 year card bc id like to go live in Colombia for a year or 2

I wonder what is nj law on living together

yep - Chris - state law of texas once two people live together more than 6 months together its considered common law

we have been living together since 2007

mrsbonjovi - thru my husbands attorney

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i just recently had my interview and the IO said that i was recommended for approval, but when i got home i realized he didn't take my I-94 or my EAD. Does anyone know if this is normal? I also got this update on my case:

(Decision)

On June 12, 2012, we mailed you a notice that we had registered this customer's new permanent resident status. Please follow any instructions on the notice. Your new permanent resident card should be mailed within 60 days following this registration or after you complete any ADIT processing referred to in the welcome notice, whichever is later. If you move before receiving your card, please call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

I'm wondering if this is an approval? Because from what I've been reading it seems like most people have theirs in Card/ Document Production, then switched back to Decision.

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EAD/AP in hand finally

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Hello VJ Friends!!!! Thank you for all your wishes and support!!! Im back and APPROVED! Interview was as easy, plain and smooth like satin

Here's my DETAILED experience:

My interview was at Newark at 930AM. Place was jam packed some people are already standing. I have a lawyer but they sent someone else who I have no idea who and what looks like. She just called our name and introduced herself. Oh well, was aggravated but let it go just the same. She said it's not usually that busy and we might have to wait an hour or 2 delay( sigh). I know hubby was nervous, poor lad went to the restroom 2x although he kept on denying it. Anyway, we were ready to wait. Hubby and I were just observing those people around us. I thought we were underdressed when we came in and saw some folks in suit. But inside the waiting room, there were some people who wore suit, some just polo shirt and some just t-shirt. Some I thought didn't even bother to look in the mirror before going Hubby wore long sleeves polo and I wore slacks and cardigan. One couple were asked to be interviewd separately. Their IO and the male came back and said now it's your wife's turn. Another couple went in and out in about 5 mins with their lawyer. We were looking at the IOs and trying to figure out who's strict or not. At around 950ish (surprised!) our name was called over the PA system and asked to proceed to one of the doors. Our officer met us at the door. He is serious, said good morning and lead us to his room. I didn't sit down but hubby went to sit right away. Had to poke him to stand up The IO swore us in. The he asked for the original docs. I brought an expanding folder with divider (Staples looked like an attache case for only $12bucks). Clipped all orginals and proofs in separate. He run through our passport then took my I-94 and staple it to his file(our file).

Then he asked my hubby: How long has ur wife been in the US?

Then me: What's your full name and address?

Then hubby: What's your wife's bday?

Were you married before?

Was your wife married before?

When was she divorced? Hubby answered the date that I filed which is not on my divorce paper I was thinking a big OH NO and the IO was looking at the paper....then my hubby said but..it's not finalized until CORRECT DATE!

He then asked for additional supporting docs (proofs). When he saw a copy of our bank cards he asked if we have it. MY and hubby took out our wallets. Can't find mine so I had to take out most of my wallet's content which is A LOT! Then I saw the IO looking at the pic in my wallet (our wedding pic) Then he said looks good.

He asked for photos. We gave him 4 albums. He run though the first, then kinda flip through the second and ignore the rest. He didn't look at our wedding album, he just looked at the cover. HE asked me the standard questions. I said no sir to all. He again said, everything looks good and I am going to spproved you but our system is down so I cannot do anything My husband asked again. Are we approved? The IO repeated was he said then said you should receive your GC in the mail within 2-3 weeks. Do you know aboout the 90 day rule? Your lawyer should be able to explain to you what you should do to remove the condition. Shook our hand then took us to the exit door.

ALL this happened in LESS THAN 5 MINUTES.

The IO gave us a piece of paper that said something like: I-485 final review no other info or documents needed (something like that, I do not have it with me right now)

I am so happy , my staus online did not change yet. I think IO said something like 48hrs to updated the system. My mind was already floating when I heard the word approved

Thank you everyone for your prayers and support. I truly appreciate and enjoyed your company. Hope my experience help you. Hope for the best but be prepared for the worst. Come prepared, don't be nervous, look at the IO in the eye, and MOST importantly PRAY for GOD's blessings and guidance. I had a lot of worries before the interview and though I've had a lot of family support and VJ family support, it's only when I pray sincerely that I know for sure everything will be good.

GOD BLESS US ALL

Congrata

Had interview today in Tucson, AZ - approved on the spot and status updated on USCIS website. w00t! Welcome to 'Merica, me!

Congrats

im baaaaack!!!!

APPROVED ON THE SPOT

interview took less than 5 mins.

if only the DPS office could be such a breeze. went back again today and the line in one office was til the car park

drove to another city and it wasnt as bad but had a 3 hour wait.. sighhh!!!

interview experience coming soon

thanks to everyone !

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Had our interview this morning at 7:45am and we were approved on the spot and was told to expect my GC in the mail within 2-3 weeks :dance:

For anyone interested, you can read our experience here.

Thanks to all who have been such great support!

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my in laws came and i didnt let stay with us....

they choose to stay with my bro in law and they live in a small one bedroom as well with 8 people staying there including the in laws....

i hear things about how uncomfortable it is and how so and so did this and blamed it on so and so.

comgrtas

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Good luck tomorrow! What's your local office! May ALLAH be with you guys tomorrow! I know he will

Have a wonderful interview and I look forward to reading your review

aww thanks so much!!! really appreciate it

its in houston Tx!

Ur welcome! What r u taking exactly

congrats to everyone who have had a excellent interview!!!

any word on MikeX?

my big day is tmr interview scheduled for 7.30AM

my lawyer will be attending.

i am not in the least bit worried cuz it is sooooo legitimate!

we have been together for 6 yrs have a 3 yr old son do practically everything together.

just want tmr to go smooth InshaAllah

i have compiled my file took me like 1 hour cuz I had everything already was just to put together

and i only did it last night

wish me luck everyone

will post my interview experience ASAP

good luck to everyone continuing on their journey !

PS how ironic as i am typing this "I wont give up - jason Mraz" started playing

God is GREAT!

Good luck tomorrow! What's your local office! May ALLAH be with you guys tomorrow! I know he will

Have a wonderful interview and I look forward to reading your review

Good luck to everyone with interviews today! Mike did you hear any news! I'm sure u probably posted but I didn't see it!

Hello friend, How have you been?

Thank you for your comment.

Yeah, I am happy too

When I saw the status got changed, I felt like they did it FINALLY lol

I have not received any interview info yet... Hopefully soon.

I hope u get ur interview for early July!!! I've been sick! Bit I'm doing better now

We hope to hear good news from you soon, Srarios. Are you still worried?

Here's my next question. So let's say we're all done with this phase soon, green cards in hand. What's next? The 2-year mark, presumably? Where do we go now, to learn about that next step in the "visa journey"? The "Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion" forum?

I am we haven't managed to gather many photos or a lease agreement but other than that I'm ready! I have maybe 6-10 pictures! I took computer to staples and best buy they said it was shot:( anywho, I'm just worried about the I-94! We haven't recieved it from Vermont service center yet!

After we are all finished I hope we all gather again and talk about ROC

I just checked my status on USCIS website, and it sent my EAD to me. I am looking forward to start working

Hopefully, I will get my EAD and soon.

Card/ Document Production

On June 11, 2012, we mailed the new card directly to the address we have on file. You should receive your new card within 30 days. If you do not, or if you move before you get it, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

Hi friend sorry I haven't been on in awhile! Congrats and to answer ur question I got my interview notice the next day! I

Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo happy that you have you EAD approved and on its way

Haven't been on in awhile! I've been sick but congrats everyone! I'm sooooooo happy for u all

So my appt was the 5th which was on Tuesday but after the appt we went to visit our families and we just got back today and when I went to check my mail I had 2 letters one for me and for hubby (USC) saying I was officially approved so now we have 2 hard copies and my gc was mailed today so I'm very excited! congrats to the both of you who got approved ?? way to go!!!

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Another update I got an email further confirming my approval for AOS :-)

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I checked my status today on its website, and finally my EAD is in production! It was such a loooooooooooooooooooooong time. I have not gotten any e-mail from them yet, but I am relieved.

Congrats friend

This sounds like a bad situation! I think you should reach out to ice

Good morning everyone!!!

I am approved!!!! Getting my temp gc in 7-10 days!!

We got there at 7:30 (appt was at 8:30) so we waited in car for 20min laughing and going through my scrapbook. We approached bldg and security looked at my notice and ids and let us in. We went thru metal detector and cleared and was told to drop my notice down the chute labeled interview notices. We waited about 15min and got called in by a mid 50s man. We went inside got sworn in and he asked for our Ids (Ssn Id EAD) then he verified info on my form (names etc) then he aske for joint info. And he looked at all 3 of my albums while I got the other papers he kept the lease life insurance bank acct and military paperwork. Didn't keep any pics and didn't ask ANY personal questions then he made some small talk and then explained the temporary 2yr green card we signed and was out the door by 8:30am :-)

They didn't even ask bout my name change! :-)

Such a relief! Now visiting our families for a week and hopefully my gc will be waitin wen I get back!

Congrats please write ur interview experience

We r at the nj DMV and these ppl suck! First thing they said before checking my husbands documents was ....We need to check with ice for your status! I was like what are I talking bout we have the EAD and the stupid letter if came with! Any who after speaking with a manager, he is now taking the written test! Hopefully can take the driving soon after!