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    AOS August Filers Part 2

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    2 hours ago, Gatsby9 said:

    HI, does anybody know what documents we need to bring to the DMV if we only have the EAD and not the greencard yet?

    And does anybody know if you can do walk-ins for the written test in California? 

     

    Thanks and have a good weekend everyone!

    The EAD card. Marriage certificate. Any other documents that will prove you California residency such as utility bills, vehicle registrations - doesn't matter if those are in your spouse's name. 

     

    As as for the walk in, I'm not too sure. In our local DMV office, I saw a line for those with appointments and those without. Check their website and set appointment if you want to be sure. 

    AOS August Filers Part 2

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted · Edited by smp914

    2 hours ago, Gatsby9 said:

    Congratulations to everyboy getting approved!

     

    And a question about the pictures. Are you bringing actual pictures? As in photo paper? It's cause we only one like a couple pictures printed but most of them are in pur comouters or phones and I was wondering if it's worth it spending money printing them in photo paper or just putting them together on a word and printing them on a normal piece of paper.

     

     

    Cause I might have to start making an album while we wait...

    We brought photo album which has pictures printed on photo paper. IO took three photos from the album. Btw, it's cheaper to print photos at Walmart. 

    AOS August Filers Part 2

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    10 hours ago, thebuv said:

    Hello Everyone,

     

     

     

    We had our interview today in USCIS Chatsworth, CA. My case was from K1 to AOS.

     

    Just want to mention we waited about 3 months for our case to go from Case if ready to be schedule for an interview to Interview schedule.

     

     I’m the USC and my husband the beneficiary. We brought in an Interpreter for my husband. English is still not fluent. If you’re in the SFV area I recommend Jimenez Interpreter  (https://www.yelp.com/biz/jimenez-interpreter-los-angeles)  English/Spanish Interpreter. I’m sharing this information because I know from experience reading through all these posts it may help someone. Just like the old posts have helped me. We got there 30 min before. Our interview was schedule at 12:15pm. We went through the x-ray machine and checked in. Waited about 40 min to be called in. Our officer was a woman, did not get her name. Just an FYI we organized the following in an accordion folder

     

    ·         Copies of all applications sent

     

    ·         Evidence of U.S. Citizenship (Passport, Certificate of Naturalization or U.S. Birth Certificate)

     

    ·         Drivers License

     

    ·         Social Security card

     

    ·         Birth Certificate (with English translation, if applicable)

     

    ·         Marriage Certificate

     

    DOCUMENTATION FOR BENEFICIARY

     

    ·         Passport

     

    ·         Visa

     

    ·         I-94

     

    ·         Work Permit

     

    ·         Any other immigration documents

     

    ·         Social Security card

     

    ·         Drivers License (if any)

     

    ·         Birth Certificate (with English translation, if applicable)

     

    AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION

     

    ·         Current letter of employment of Petitioner

     

    ·         Most recent federal income tax (with W-2s) of Petitioner

     

    ·         If a Joint Sponsor submitted an affidavit of support at the time of filing of the Adjustment of Status, you will need the following documentation for the interview:

     

    ·         Current letter of employment of Joint Sponsor

     

    ·         Most recent federal income tax (with W-2s) of Joint Sponsor

     

    EVIDENCE OF MARITAL RELATIONSHIP

     

    ·         Wedding photos Any other photos of you and your spouse together since you have been married (i.e. vacation photos, family gatherings, etc.)

     

    ·         Evidence of lease agreements (ex: rental agreements or leases in both names)

     

    ·         Affidavits of family or friends

     

    ·         Joint income tax returns

     

    ·         Joint phone bill

     

    ·         Joint bank accounts

     

    ·         Joint auto insurance policies/registration/car title

     

    ·         Bills or Correspondence to both parties at the same address

     

    ·         Other similar evidence

     

    Okay once we were called in. We walked into a regular office with desk. The officer sat on one side and we sat on the other. The officer asked for all our ID’s including the interpreters (they also asked for the interpreter’s status in her case her green card. Not sure if it’s a new policy but our interpreter did not have it with her they had to look her up.) First, they asked for our marriage evidence. Our photo album. The officer asked if she could take any photos. I said yes. We had 50 photos in our album.  We then handed the rest of our evidence: bills, affidavits, taxes etc. She did not even look at it just punch holes on it and added it to our file. They asked for our names, address, and marriage license and passports. They double check this information from the applications sent. Then the officer told me that she will not be asking me questions only my husband. He was sworn in. He was asked where we met, how long we talked before I went to visit him, if we skyped or facetime, where he works, our address, phone number, The address from his current job.  I spoke occasionally to add to the answers like the dates I went to visit my husband. Then the officer was typing in some things and printed out a page. She said we were approved!! I couldn’t believe it! Approved on the spot!!!!   J We were super happy!!!!!  They explained to us the 2-Year Green Card/ Removing Conditions and we went home to celebrate. Right away we got notifications on our phone, card is being produced to case is approved. Wishing everyone has the same experience and as long as you’re prepared everything will be fine.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Congrats! My interview was at Chatsworth, too.

     

    In general, we have the same experience. Our IO was kinda intimidating but I understand it's part of her job and she's definitely good at it. The most important thing to remember is that you don't forget dates and prove that the marriage is bona fide. She approved my application on the spot, too. *happy dance* 

     

    I was so happy she only asked for the vaccination supplement even though my Medical Exam was past the 1 year mark already. She knew what she was doing. :)

    AOS August Filers Part 2

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    15 hours ago, nemymendoza said:

    THE INTERVIEW PROCESS:jest:

    1. Prepare the documents: - updated Medical (I693), joint bank account, rental document, insurance/beneficiary,  pictures

    2. Don't forget to bring your passport, driver's license :) USCIS officers will ask for it.

    3. Officer will ask your spouse (petitioner) the following: complete name, date of birth, place of birth, parents name and, if it was your signature on the document

    4. Officer will ask you (applicant)  1485,  the following: complete name, date of birth, place of birth,parents name and, and if it was your signature on the document, when did you arrive in the US, what type of visa

    5. Story telling: When, Where, How did you meet// The proposal// The honeymoon// ** Know the dates, years and include some funny trivia or story about your relationship.

    6. What's your spouse's date of birth (vice versa)

    7. Checking of documents: they will require the joint documents: insurance, leasing, joint bank account

    8. Checking of photos

     

    THAT'S IT!!!

     

    If you have been married for more than 2 years, you will get a 10 year GC card; under 2 years- you will get a 2-year GC.

    I hope I was able to help. Rather than posting "Yay I got a letter! Yay I got my card! Yay! I got approved" THEN THEY WILL NOT ADVICE OR HELP OTHER APPLICANTS AND THEY WILL JUST LEAVE **  (they should do the YAY!! on FB and not here) Peace and Love :) 

    Thank you! My interview is coming up next week. I'm kinda nervous. 

    AOS August Filers Part 2

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    Special rules may apply to certain foreign nationals who were examined overseas, including certain nonimmigrant fiancé(e)s or spouses of U.S. citizens ( K visa ), spouses of  lawful permanent residents  (V visa), refugees, and asylee dependents. Such foreign nationals usually do not need to repeat the full medical exam in the United States for purposes of adjustment of status.  [26]  

    Timing of the Submission of  the Medical Examination Report 

    The medical examination report may be submitted to USCIS: 

    •Concurrently with the immigration benefit application; or 

    •At any time after filing the immigration benefit application but prior to the adjudication of that application; if not filed concurrently with the immigration benefit application, USCIS encourages applicants to wait until USCIS requests the medical examination report before submitting it.  [28]

    August 2016 AOS filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    Guys! Who else is the same with me - not hearing anything after getting EAD Combo?

    My priority date is August 19th, and it has been 4 months+ since my application. Even though I am in San Francisco, I still thought it would be earlier than this...... Am I going to have to wait til 6 months and send a Service Request...... :crying: Finger crossed some updates come soon...

    Same here! We have about the same timeline.

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