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Good luck on your interview coming up!! 
 
The specific documents he asked for were the appointment letter, both our Drivers licenses, my EAD and my SS card. 
 
I had read about so many interview experiences that I felt like I had done that before, so I didn't feel nervous at all. That's why I recommend reading a lot and I wanted to share my experience in details. 
 
They are just doing their job, checking the boxes and looking for red flags. Ultimately, they just want to make sure you will be a good resident and have good intentions, so if you know that in your heart than there is nothing to worry about. 

Here I am to tell you guys about my interview experience. 
 
First of all I want to thank everybody on this forum because it's been a long long journey and this forum really helped me throughout. 
 
Our appointment was at 7:30am. There were 2 accidents on the way and we had to reroute around them, which added some unnecessary stress to the situation. 
We planned to arrive 20-30 min early, but ended up arriving to the building around 7:25. We were fine, but I thought we were cutting really close and as I was driving, I was really hoping that the GPS was taking us to the right place. I do not recommend doing the same, haha. I thought it would have been a good idea to drive to the building the day before, but well too late for that now. So my recommendation is drive to the building before your interview date, and plan to arrive extra early. 
 
Step 1: security
We had to show our APPOINTMENT LETTER and both IDs. My husband said "we are here for an interview" and the security guy said "so you're looking for a job?" Which was kind of nice to have a non hostile environment. It was same drill as the airport security... Shoes off, empty pockets, everything in the basket,etc. 
 
Step 2: interview check in 
we had to take the elevator to the 2nd floor, and check in using our APPOINTMENT LETTER. This is very important and make sure you bring it with you!!! We gave them the letter, and waited in a lobby where other people were waiting. Some of them were very nicely dressed in full suits (I thought a little too much, but that is my opinion. We were on business casual).  I could tell some of them were lawyers. We made sure to turn our phones off. We were called in about 2 or 3 minutes. 
 
Step 3: the interview. 
The officer called us and we followed him to his office.  It was a real office cubicle and not those glass windows where you are interviewed for visas at the consulate. He was about early 30's and was quite friendly. He joked a couple times, we laughed and joked back. 
He swore us in to tell the truth. 
For the most part I could tell he was "checking the boxes" with the questions. And confirming the information we had submitted in the forms. 
Some specific questions he asked were:
each ones full names and date of births, the in-laws names, how we met and describe the relationship from the start until he said it was enough, what do we don't like about each other (to what I said that he is messy and doesn't help with cleaning the house or doing laundry. He said he feels like a dog being trained because I keep telling him what and how to do hahaha), our hobbies that we do together. 
He then asked if we had brought anything  else we wanted to share and I started handing our evidences... And he said ok that's enough haha
he explained there would be a few additional checks and then if everything came back ok, he would approve us today or tomorrow. 
anyway, overall he complimented us on having a very organized binder, and recommended keeping one for the ROC.
he took copies of our IDs and my SS card and explained the ROC process.
 
Step 4: the wait after the interview. 
We left the uscis building at 8:00 am. God know how many times I updated my email and the case tracker app haha. Around 2 pm the status updated to "Card being produced", but I didn't get any notifications or email or text. By 6 pm I got notifications by email and app that our status had changed to "case was approved" in green for both the I-485 and I-130. 
 
My advice for who is still going for the interview is be prepared, take more things than you think you'll need, organize them and know what is where, read as many interview experiences as you can so you know what to expect. 
 
Almost one year later we are almost done with the AOS!! No lawyer, no RFE's, no other third parties like congressman or ombudsman, and soon to have the GC in hands! Yahoooooo

I signed up for the notifications through the app/website and never received any text or email about scheduled interview. 
 
The only thing was a letter in the mail with the interview date, time and address. 
My interview is tomorrow and the status online still says "case received" and "fingerprint fee received" as of march 2016. The status for EAD and AP had updated properly so I know my status updates work - sometimes.  
 
I have prepared a binder with all evidences, documents and forms. Yesterday we went through some questions that are out there on VJ and other websites, and we actually had fun talking about our first dates, families, about our routine and what we think about each other. 
 
I'll come back after our interview and let you guys know about our experience. Hopefully with good news! 

I signed up for the notifications through the app/website and never received any text or email about scheduled interview. 
 
The only thing was a letter in the mail with the interview date, time and address. 
My interview is tomorrow and the status online still says "case received" and "fingerprint fee received" as of march 2016. The status for EAD and AP had updated properly so I know my status updates work - sometimes.  
 
I have prepared a binder with all evidences, documents and forms. Yesterday we went through some questions that are out there on VJ and other websites, and we actually had fun talking about our first dates, families, about our routine and what we think about each other. 
 
I'll come back after our interview and let you guys know about our experience. Hopefully with good news! 

I also filed for aos from B1/B2 and we finally got an interview date. But I was in your shoes about a year ago. 
I also sent my packet within the last month of authorized stay on B1/B2, and was worried about having to leave, etc. I was nervous and crying on those days waiting for the NOA letter and approaching expiring stay on Tourist visa... 
Eventually the NOA letter arrived and since then I made myself as busy as I could because it gets to a point where all you can do is wait. 
So I took some time to adjust to the new country/city, did some reflection about my life goals and professional career, and before getting the EAD I started working on my resume and preparing for job search... So when I got the combo card I already had a plan to get a job.
On top of that I also signed up for my first marathon... It forced me to run which helped relief stress, get some endorphins, and keep my mind off of the aos process.
My husband and I are looking forward to having the aos process completed ( after almost one year!) but we didn't let this put our lives on hold... I have been working and paying taxes since June last year. I've read some posts from people that call and have arguments with uscis on a daily basis, but the process still takes the same time...  
 
My tips would be educate yourself on the process, be organized, stay busy and optimistic!!! 
I agree that it's not an easy and quick process, but if you follow the instructions you should be fine.

I have been answering yes, I am authorized to work. My opinion is that I have done everything I could to get the EAD and it will be a matter of weeks or days until I have it in hands. I am sure that if it is the right fit and a good company, they will see you as a valuable asset and know that you are worth waiting for. Of course I let them know about this condition at the interview, but if I tell them immediately at first online application, I wouldn't get a chance to interview and prove to them that I am that great candidate they are looking for. Plus, waiting on the government to process your file is something that almost everybody can relate to.
Instead of seeing the glass half empty, try "selling" it as:
- you are being proactive
- you want to make the best use of this waiting time (instead of just sit at home and wait)
- you are giving time to yourself and the company to go through the entire hiring process (which can take several weeks)
- you are actively networking
- you are improving your skills
So when you receive the EAD, you are ready to go!!

I received my NOA's in the mail yesterday. I had sent a G-1145 but apparently they ignored it, so it was a really nice surprise to receive the hard copies. It still was within the time frame I was expecting to be.
Based on other VJ forums, I came up with this schedule just to know what to expect from this process, and I think it could be beneficial to share with the group. It is nothing official and should not be used against me haha. Some people receive their notifications much earlier but I wanted to "expect the worse and hope for the best". Again, I just observed other months applicants and came up with what would be realistic expectations for myself. In my case, so far the hard copies arrived spot on day 15!
Day 0 - Mail package
Day 3 - Receive package at USCIS Chicago location
Day 10 - e-NOA via text/e-mail
Day 11 - Checks cashed
Day 15 - NOA hard copy via mail
Day 20-30 - Biometrics Appointment Letter via mail
Day 30-40 - Biometrics Appointment
Day 70-90 - EAD/AP Approval
Day 80-90 - EAD/AP card by mail
After that, I found that it varies a lot depending on the local field office...
Somewhere in the future:
- Interview letter by mail with details, documents to bring, date, etc.
- Interview
- GC approval
- GC received by mail
Also, I wanted to thank the people that suggested the app! Thanks to this forum I knew what to do with those numbers. I checked my receipt numbers and they are all accurate on the app. Does anybody know if there is a way to see the history of status changes instead of only see the current status?
I feel so relieved now and will finally start looking and applying for jobs. I can't work yet but a 3-month window should be enough to land a dream job!