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I had my interview Jan 5th in Albany NY (AOS interview was in NYC). It was literally six minutes long. He took out the I-751 application and went through the first three pages asking us our names, birth days, place of birth, socials, marriage date and place, address, height/weight. He also looked at our photos very quickly, and took our updated documents. He said he would approve the application that day... so I anxiously check my mailbox everyday lol.... I don't think I'll actually believe it until my card is in my hands. When we were going through security, the security guards were talking to each other and were surprised that there were actually appointments happening that day/week because "there are, like, no cases." I have no idea what that means, but there were only around five other people there.

We had submitted our address change docs (AR-11 and I-865) in November, but by the time an officer had looked at them, we'd been scheduled for an interview, so we got a notice saying that they wouldn't accept our change of address and to file them at the interview. The officer took my docs (AR-11) but didn't want the I-865, and just crossed out our old address on the I-751 and wrote in the new one.

I also received my 24 month extension letter while waiting for my interview.

Got my interview notice in the mail yesterday- January 5th in Albany. Our AOS interview was in Manhattan. It doesn't really matter for us what field office it is, as they're both 2 hours away. I'm guessing it's not the same office because of case loads.

I also just got an email five mins ago saying that they cannot process our change of address AR11 form because I've been scheduled for an interview and to change the address *at* the interview. We sent our change of address forms before we were scheduled, but I guess they didn't get to them until after we were scheduled for the interview.

I'm guessing I should just bring new AR11 and I865 forms with us? We haven't received any notification regarding our I865, but my tracking says it was delivered. 

1 hour ago, HarryWL said:

 

Congrats!

 

How long was you waiting for them to schedule the interview after it was ready for interview?

145 days. 

Just got an email update that our case has been scheduled for an interview... now we wait for the letter with the date. We sent our AR-11 and I-865 Change of Address forms on November 6th and haven't received a response for either. So, here's hoping that it comes to our new address. We are friends with our old landlords so if it goes to our old house I'm not worried, but still ugh! This interview notice couldn't have come at a worse time for us... but can't do anything about it... pretty bummed tbh. Trying to stay positive!

7 hours ago, Bob in Boston said:

where was it transferred from?

Wait.... I have an EAC receipt number. So, Vermont?

35 minutes ago, Bob in Boston said:

where was it transferred from?

We (our lawyer) had send it to TX. 

Hey everybody!

In May our file was transferred to the National Benefits Center in MO for processing. This morning (7/1) I got an update saying that our case is ready to be scheduled for an interview. Feeling pretty devastated. We've had the toughest year. And that application was super detailed.. we included everything possible ever.

Anyone wanna give me some hopeful thoughts?

1 minute ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

This seems more like a list for Adjustment of Status, not ROC.

That's what I thought! Just needed to someone else's eyes to confirm. I feel like I'm losing my mind over here with paperwork lol. Thanks!

On 3/4/2020 at 1:37 PM, Nicola and Jordan said:

Hi sorry I know this is an old post but did you hand deliver your medical? We have to hand in documents for an RFE after AOS interview and I wanted to know more information but not getting anywhere with it. 

Oh my goodness- I'm sorry I missed this post! Yes we hand delivered them during the window they gave us (I think it was 7am-noon). All we had to do was wait in a line and hand them in. I still don't understand why I couldn't have just mailed it!

1 minute ago, millefleur said:

That seems over the top and even wrong. I would never send any copy of my SSN to anyone! That's a terrible idea. USCIS would never ask for that unless in some rare, specific case. I would only include the passports if you're planning to include stamps as proof of travel together. The employment stuff also needs totally unnecessary. Just include the taxes if filed together.

Thanks for your response!

USCIS actually requested both of our SSN during our interview two years ago.

TBH, I think she just mixed up the attachments that she sent me, but I wanted to get some feedback here while I waited for her email response.

Just got an email from my lawyers assistant, saying to also include the following in my I-751 application.

We are finalizing our I-751 package. We emailed our lawyers' assistant about a few questions, and we feel like we didn't get straight answers. Anyone want to weigh in?

QUESTION ONE: Other Names Used (p.1, 2a, 2b, 2c): Some of our supporting evidence, such as cards and mail addressed to us, uses Ali (instead of the legal Alexandra). We have never told USCIS that Ali goes by Ali day to-day, as it is not her legal name. Should this section be filled out?

• Answer: Ali’s name is Alexandra, which is what she has on her green card.  It is also her legal name on her birth certificate so we have to use Alexandra.

In the past, we have had enough supporting evidence addressed to Alexandra to be able to omit the Ali's, but not this time around. Is it necessary to fill out this section if we will be including cards from our friends and family addressed to Ali? I feel like if we don't, it will create some confusion?

QUESTION 2: Information About Your Children (p.3, part 5): We have no children. We weren't sure if the answers should all be 'None' or left blank. If we must fill out, should we answer 'None' for Child1, Child2, Child3, Child4, Child5, or just Child1?
QUESTION 3: Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities and/or Impairments (p. 5, part 6, questions 1,2,3) Ali has no disabilities or impairments. We weren't sure if the answers should all be checked 'No' or left blank.

• Answer: You have to answer all questions.  If any questions do not apply to you, you should answer no.  Do not leave blank or immigration will reject the application.

So...... None? No? Ahhhhh!

Can someone point me in the right direction for a FREE online Durable POA form? My local county clerk has a regular POA but I’d prefer the DPOA. Unsure if it matters what state I’m in?
 

Bonus points if you’ve also got a legit DIY write up/outline for a will (we pretty much have no assets and we don’t have kids so it’s gonna be straightforward). 

To be more specific, at our I485 interview the officer took this evidence about our relationship:

Marriage certificate 2016

2017 tax transcript (married filing jointly)

Letter from the bank stating we have a joint account 2018

Joint account bank statements Aug 2018- Oct 2018

Renter insurance 2018

Car insurance 2017-2018

Health insurance coverage on same account

Gym membership 2016-2018

Letter from landlord and our lease 2016-2018

Two photos- both from 2016 (even though we had photos dating 2010 to Sept 2018)

Quick and (hopefully) easy question:

We had our I485 interview Nov 1 2018 (23 months after we got married) and it was approved ten days before our second anniversary 😐 . In that process, we provided evidence of our relationship since 2010 (six years of dating and 23 months of marriage).

For our upcoming I751 package, should we be submitting proof of relationship since the I485 approval (Dec  2018)? Or do I need to go back further? I've been prepping docs from Dec 2018, so I hope this is answer 😟. Thank you!

The IO told me that even with the additional one year extension for medical expiries (two years total), I just missed the deadline. I have all required vaccinations and there were no issues with my overseas medical, everything was complete.

1 minute ago, JoJoJoJo said:

Why did you need to redo your medical? Seeing your timeline, you have filed your AOS within one year of when your medical was done, according to instruction of I-693, you do not need a new medical...

Sigh... I know. I explained my confusion to the IO and he wasn't having any of it. I even brought the instructions for the I-693 stating that I did not need to re-do but he wants me to do it in it's entirety.

I had my AOS interview at Federal Plaza NYC November 1st. At the interview I was told I needed to re-do my medical exam. The IO told me I would receive an RFE letter, to then schedule my medical exam and that I would then need to mail it in within a certain time (generally 60ish days). My lawyer asked if he could personally deliver it instead and the IO said yes. He even gave my lawyer specific instructions about delivering it directly to his office.

Fast forward to today, when I received a letter dated November 13th saying I need to deliver my medical exam in person on December 7th between 7am and 12pm. This leaves me 13 business days to get the medical done, and it contradicts what the IO said in the interview about time and delivery. I'm panicking! There aren't any civil surgeons able to give me an appointment that quickly. Has anyone experienced such a tight deadline?

Am I at least able to get the TB, syphilis or gonorrhea tests done by my GP and bring them with me to the civil surgeon exam? I'm being quoted $150 for each test at the civil surgeon.

On 11/12/2018 at 7:20 PM, YAN Yan said:

where did you have your interview? Federal plaza?

Yes, Federal plaza.

UPDATE: Received RFE in the mail today requesting a new medical. However, it must be submitted IN PERSON by me on December 7th... leaving me 13 business days to get the medical done. I didn't want to schedule the medical before getting the RFE letter and I was advised in the interview on November 1st that I would have around 60-90 days after receiving the letter to get the medical sent in and that my lawyer would be able to deliver it if I didn't want to mail it in. Anyone heard of this? New process going on? 

I filed at the end of April 2017, received my interview notice Sept 22 2018, and interviewed November 1 2018 (two years to the day that I received my K1 visa and entered the US!).

Interview officer told me that I have to re-do my medical (Done in Sept/Aug 2016-can't remember right now). He said that they recently changed the rules so that the medical expires after two years, however, I've obviously missed that extension date by a couple months.

Interview went.... not wonderfully, but not bad. He had a VERY strong accent and it was very difficult to understand his questions, which he fired off very very quickly. I was an English as a second language teacher for many years and even I had a lot of difficulty, so for my husband it was pretty overwhelming. Make sure you take the time to understand the question and ask to repeat if needed!

Still waiting for my RFE in the mail.

Just got my interview notice for November 1st.... a month and a half before our 2 year anniversary

Wondering if I should:

a) be pro-active and re-do my medical to avoid a post-interview RFE. (Or is it just a transcribed vaccination part?! So confused!)

b) not re-do my medical and leave it up to the officer (50/50 chance right?)

If i DON'T redo it, I could still be approved which would result in a 2 year card (depending on delays etc).

Or if the officer wants another medical, I would get an RFE, in turn delaying the process, which would put us over the 2 year mark and would result in a 10 year card- right?

Anyone wanna weigh in on this?

I want to vomit with anxiety. 

I’m trying to extend my Temp Visitor expiry date on my NY license using my I797C NOA which extends my EAD for 180 days. 

EAD  and temp visitor date expire Sept 21 2018. My NOA is dated Aug 20 2018. 

Since my local office is small, they fax it to the regional office in Albany where it’s looked over by the one person who does the  the immigration based DMV paperwork. She ran my paperwork  in their software and it said that USCIS does not recognize the 180 day extension and that I need to come back AFTER my license expires.  

When researching this in the past I have been explicitly told  that I must renew BEFORE before it expires and that by showing my 180 day extension NOA I will have it extended.  I cannot legally drive starting Sept 21. 

Is this a DMV issue or is this a USCIS issue?

It’s my THIRD day at DMV trying to sort this out and I’m going to lose my mind.

Putting together my renewal package (I know, I'm WAY late) as my AOS application is still in process  ...applied May 2017.

21.a. Is it necessary to put my Form I-94 Arrival Departure record number?

24. What is my immigration status at my last arrival? My I-94 says ""Class of Admission : DA" from when I travelled with my combo card.

25. What is my current immigration status or category? Do I put "adjustment applicant" ?

On 6/27/2018 at 8:12 PM, irish_girl said:

I'm still waiting too, pd May 15, 2017. I'm waiting until I get interview date before I re-do my medical exam (which is now out of date). Do you plan to re do your medical exam, or just hope for the best?

Will my interview letter tell me that I need to re-do the medical pre-interview?

I think I did it August 2016...

2 hours ago, irish_girl said:

Hello! Any other May 2017 filers out there still awaiting interview?

 

Trying to be patient... but it's hard!

We're still waiting...