Tavira87

Such good news! Congratulations!

CONGRATS!!

Successful interview at the Washington DC field office last week!
 
Our officer was stern but friendly. At the beginning we were asked for ID, birth certs and marriage cert.
We then spent a lot of time going through the respective I-130 and I-485 forms my wife and I - section by section. She was effectively asking us the question again and checking off our responses vs the form content. Be sure to know your I485 and I30 contents very well. These questions prompted numerous follow on questions and clarifications.
We were asked if we wished to provide any additional information relative to the I-130 and I-145 applications and we provided the officer with a printed contents list which we ran through and she requested pretty much all of it; 
Joint 2018 Tax Return 
Join Mortgage Deed 
Joint Bank Statements 
Joint Health Insurance 
Joint Vehicle Lease 
Joint Vehicle Insurance 
Joint Home Insurance 
Joint Rental Agreement 
401k Beneficiary statements
Paychecks 
Collection of photographs
 
We used the photographs to help with her request that we describe our relationship from beginning until now; she would jump in and asked pointed questions (I guess to catch us out) such as how many attended our wedding dinner, the cost of the engagement ring, full name of the person who introduced us, when our parents met for the first time - she seemed to scribble this all down in no particular order.

At the end of the process we got the spiel about the  next steps - including that it could take up to 120 days for a response. I got the feeling we weren't going to get on the spot approval so I did ask how she felt about our application. She stated she felt good about but had to do some additional checks. She said we were well prepared and liked our binder of evidence. All in all we were with her for about 40 minutes.
 
That evening we got an update to the I485 and I130s on the USCIS website stating 'interview was completed and case must be reviewed' which certainly caused us some concern and heartache as we went to bed. Happily by the time we woke up the next morning we had a notification that card was in production! Expecting card to be delivered today which is 7 days after the interview.

We had our interview in Denver this morning and it went better than I could have ever imagined. 
 
The officer seemed very official at first but warmed up to us quickly. He asked us a few questions about how we met, when we started dating, when I moved here etc. Asked to see evidence of our new address (as we only moved here 2 months ago). But no other things from our mountain of paperwork, not even joint benefit statement or photos of anything. 
 
He then asked us a few questions about our AOS application and said he would approves us tonight and the card will be with us in 2 - 4 weeks. 
 
However, I have had flights booked for a long planned family holiday in Spain on Oct 3rd (10 days time eeeeeek) so I asked him if he would stamp my passport so I could go. It was a LONG shot but he approved me then and there and I GOT MY STAMP whaaaaaaoooooo!! 
 
Still can't quite believe I can leave the US (I never got my AP or EAD so I've been here for a long time haha)!!!! But absolutely over the moon. 
 
My advice to anyone who still has their interview to come - be prepared and bring everything because you never know what they are going to ask but don't stress, these officers are just normal people and it's usually a pretty simple interview. 
 
Good Luck! x 

We had our interview in Denver this morning and it went better than I could have ever imagined. 
 
The officer seemed very official at first but warmed up to us quickly. He asked us a few questions about how we met, when we started dating, when I moved here etc. Asked to see evidence of our new address (as we only moved here 2 months ago). But no other things from our mountain of paperwork, not even joint benefit statement or photos of anything. 
 
He then asked us a few questions about our AOS application and said he would approves us tonight and the card will be with us in 2 - 4 weeks. 
 
However, I have had flights booked for a long planned family holiday in Spain on Oct 3rd (10 days time eeeeeek) so I asked him if he would stamp my passport so I could go. It was a LONG shot but he approved me then and there and I GOT MY STAMP whaaaaaaoooooo!! 
 
Still can't quite believe I can leave the US (I never got my AP or EAD so I've been here for a long time haha)!!!! But absolutely over the moon. 
 
My advice to anyone who still has their interview to come - be prepared and bring everything because you never know what they are going to ask but don't stress, these officers are just normal people and it's usually a pretty simple interview. 
 
Good Luck! x 

We had our interview in Denver this morning and it went better than I could have ever imagined. 
 
The officer seemed very official at first but warmed up to us quickly. He asked us a few questions about how we met, when we started dating, when I moved here etc. Asked to see evidence of our new address (as we only moved here 2 months ago). But no other things from our mountain of paperwork, not even joint benefit statement or photos of anything. 
 
He then asked us a few questions about our AOS application and said he would approves us tonight and the card will be with us in 2 - 4 weeks. 
 
However, I have had flights booked for a long planned family holiday in Spain on Oct 3rd (10 days time eeeeeek) so I asked him if he would stamp my passport so I could go. It was a LONG shot but he approved me then and there and I GOT MY STAMP whaaaaaaoooooo!! 
 
Still can't quite believe I can leave the US (I never got my AP or EAD so I've been here for a long time haha)!!!! But absolutely over the moon. 
 
My advice to anyone who still has their interview to come - be prepared and bring everything because you never know what they are going to ask but don't stress, these officers are just normal people and it's usually a pretty simple interview. 
 
Good Luck! x 

Interview this morning and went great!! Started with the "you will have the decision within 30 days.." which led into conversation ending in "honestly, I'll probably approve this today and you should receive this within 7-10 days" WE ARE SO HAPPY! The only documents they took from us were the I-94, joint assets, marriage certificate (then gave it back because they had the original). They went through the basic questions on the app and just asked us when did we meet, when did we get married, and then where have we traveled together. We brought WAY too many pictures haha probably close to 200, and 2 photo albums that she glanced through. 
 
Very pleased!

Hey! 
 
The interview was super awesome-seemed more like banter! She was the loveliest. 
 
I got asked the usual stuff confirming name, dob, yes/no questions from I-485. She only asked Jake 1 or 2 questions at most from memory like when did we meet and she mainly spoke to me. She didn’t want to see wedding photos (which I did offer) and said that my folder was organised beyond what she normally sees and my lawyer joked saying I could have a job in his office 🙈🙈🙈🤣🤣🤣  
 
She spoke quite a bit about Cali (as entered in Oakland for K1 and that’s were she’s from) and was intrigued how I went transitioned from The Emerald Isle to brown Vegas 🤣
 
All in all wonderful experience. It lasted 15 mins at the very most; super quick. Approved same day on case tracker and in person ❤️

I actually did fill out a new one, but then forgot to give it to the officer during the interview 🤣 she didn't ask for it, and it wasn't an issue. I guess if you've had a big income change or job change you could bring a new one. Can't hurt to be overly prepared just in case! 

We did not fill out a new one as I didn't have any new employment information. We did print off a second copy just incase they wanted it.

Woohoooooo! We received my husband's Green Card through the post today (just a day shy of his 1-year anniversary since moving the US!) We finally popped the bottle of champagne we've been saving since our wedding, and we're officially USCIS-free for quite some time! ...Now to start officially planing our trip back to England in over a year to visit family! 🎉
 
It feels pretty surreal that this day is finally here, and I'm so thankful for all the support and encouragement from you all. I'm still here rooting for anyone still waiting on EAD/AP and the GC. If anyone has any questions about anything, feel free to DM me! I may not be checking VJ quite so much for a while, but feel free to get in touch if you have any questions along the way, or just need someone to vent to. I'll be happy to help in any way I can. Good luck, everyone! 🧡🧡🧡

Yaaay! I just got the email that my husband's Green Card is being produced! I can't believe the wait is nearly over! 😱🎉🍾🥂

** UPDATE: we received the green card Thursday, August 29th. Exactly one week from the interview. You will receive two mailings. One notice stating “Welcome to the US. You’re approved” and the second mailing will be the actual green card. Our mailings were a couple days apart which is normal. **

Hey guys! We just had our AOS Interview this morning in Nashville, and it went really well! Our immigration officer didn't approve us on the spot, but she said so far everything looks good on her end. She was smiling, upbeat, and positive, so I'm hoping that's a good sign! 
 
If you're interested, feel free to read my review here: https://www.visajourney.com/reviews/view-dos-cis-reviews.php?entry=26966

We finally have our AOS interview at the Nashville F.O. tomorrow morning at 8:15 AM! We didn't get much sleep last night, and I can pretty much bet we won't tonight either (especially having to be there so ridiculously early!), but we're very much looking forward to getting this over with, haha.
 
Hopefully we won't have any more last minute panic attacks... I'll post a full review once we're done! Stay tuned...

Interviewed on a Tuesday. App updated to approved Wednesday at 2am. GC received on Saturday.

Interview scheduled for September 23rd yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!! No EAD/AP ever given.
 
I know people have answered this previously but I think it would be useful to get all the info in one place -
How long did everyone have to wait for there GC after the interview? 

Interview scheduled for September 23rd yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!! No EAD/AP ever given.
 
I know people have answered this previously but I think it would be useful to get all the info in one place -
How long did everyone have to wait for there GC after the interview? 

Interview scheduled for September 23rd yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!! No EAD/AP ever given.
 
I know people have answered this previously but I think it would be useful to get all the info in one place -
How long did everyone have to wait for there GC after the interview? 

Interview scheduled for September 23rd yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!! No EAD/AP ever given.
 
I know people have answered this previously but I think it would be useful to get all the info in one place -
How long did everyone have to wait for there GC after the interview? 

Matt's greencard came in the mail today! Arrived four days after the interview and three days after it was approved!

Well 264 days here waiting for EAD/AP.  Our SR for outside of processing times I'm sure got us a whole lot of nothing. Called once we were "allowed" to inquire because it was finally 30 days after the submission of our ticket for them to only tell us that yes, it is assigned to an officer and you have to wait, if you would like to can submit a new ticket.. I'm like #######. Yeah, that's going to make me want to file a new ticket or new anything to make sure my case gets stuck somewhere again.
 
On the small silver lining perspective, Saturday we received a status change for our I-485 from Fingerprints received (since 12/2018) to Case is ready to be Scheduled for an Interview. Any Milwaukee office people in here that received that status change and can reference how soon after they received their interview date scheduled? I know it's a HUGE range for some offices, but I'm holding onto hope that maybe we are just going to receive the Green Card and the EAD/AP will just dissolved at this point.. 

Hi All, 
 
Just a quick update from my call with USCIS today after waiting 30 days for my 'out of processing time' request for AP and hearing nothing. 
 
I actually got a very nice guy on the phone, he looked into all my cases, said they all 'look normal' and then filed a new 'why is it taking so long' case for my AP, he said I should hear something via email by Aug 23rd. 
 
While I still have no idea how long this never ending process is going to take but at leased came away today (perhaps) a tiny step closer. 
 
Good look for all others calling in for the same reason soon, I'd be interested to hear what they have to say....

Hi All, 
 
Just a quick update from my call with USCIS today after waiting 30 days for my 'out of processing time' request for AP and hearing nothing. 
 
I actually got a very nice guy on the phone, he looked into all my cases, said they all 'look normal' and then filed a new 'why is it taking so long' case for my AP, he said I should hear something via email by Aug 23rd. 
 
While I still have no idea how long this never ending process is going to take but at leased came away today (perhaps) a tiny step closer. 
 
Good look for all others calling in for the same reason soon, I'd be interested to hear what they have to say....

Hi All, 
 
Just a quick update from my call with USCIS today after waiting 30 days for my 'out of processing time' request for AP and hearing nothing. 
 
I actually got a very nice guy on the phone, he looked into all my cases, said they all 'look normal' and then filed a new 'why is it taking so long' case for my AP, he said I should hear something via email by Aug 23rd. 
 
While I still have no idea how long this never ending process is going to take but at leased came away today (perhaps) a tiny step closer. 
 
Good look for all others calling in for the same reason soon, I'd be interested to hear what they have to say....