TimAdri

Hello All..

We are very early into our AOS process as the packet was just signed for at the beginning of this week (3/23) at the Chicago location....I wanted to ask a question of opinion.

Clearly we need to bolster this process by having my Wife's name added to particular financial and beneficiary elements of our life...So my question is simply this...How far should we go?

I have seen other forum threads where some have said...sometimes "too much evidence" can be hurtful vs. helpful. I have been advised to have her added to things such as bills (Water, electric, Cell Phone etc...). Granted, this is not a big deal, but it is also VERY common for only one person to have a utility in their name.. Just wanted some thoughts from others...

I am having her added to:

Medical benefits/beneficiary through work

Auto insurance

Establishing a joint bank account

Townhouse rental agreement

Do we really need to go so far as to add her to every single solitary utility?...I only have three (Electric, Cable/Internet/Phone, Mobile Phone)....My water and trash are included in the HOA dues (Built into my Rent)....As far as cellphone...We intend on getting an additional line added to my plan.

Thanks ahead of time for any thoughts people choose to share!!

I'm in "Testing & Interview" status, waiting notification of interview date (Chicago local office, might be awhile with the backlog there.)

I want to start gathering interview documents. Does my husband (USC) need to bring his birth certificate to the interview, or is his US passport sufficient?

(The certificate is with his parents on the other side of the country. We're not planning on visiting them for awhile. They can post it secure-mail if we need it for the interview, but wanted to check if that's necessary.)

Thanks.

We consulted with both an attorney (although not retained), and a preparer of our documentation, and albeit having photocopies submitted with our packet for USCIS, both highly recommended that all "original" copies be present with you for your interview in case you are asked. Photocopies are good for the packet submission, but I would bring every last piece of original documentation and records you can think of. My wife is from Spain, and we had one of her friends send the original Birth Certificate and Libro De Familia to the US. Even though I have a valid passport, I am bringing my Birth Certificate as well in case they ask...Better to be safe than sorry.

I would think that is a document you would want in your personal files anyways should you need it for something else moving forward in life. Surely you would need it at some point....

30 'business' days, don't count the weekends

True!! I was "mentally" taking the "they don't work on weekends" into consideration....

Hello Ktero...Extending you well wishes on your AOS journey!! My Wife and I are in a similar boat with you as we submitted our filing in the mail on March 21st, and was signature confirmed at the Chicago Lockbox pickup location on March 23rd!! Now just waiting for our "Receipt of Acceptance"...We were told 30 days or so!!