Orientalelf

Hello everyone! 

Just wanted to post an update - we went for our AOS interview today at Nashville Field Office and everything went well! 

Came home and got my EAD/AP combo card in the mail on the same day!  

Hoping to receive green card soon! Good luck! 

Hello everyone! Just wanted to give a quick review of my AOS interview today (K1) at Nashville, TN office:

Timeline:
AOS Filed - Aug 09th, 2019
NOA Hard Copy - Aug 16th, 2019
Biometrics twice (Finger prints failed) - Sep-Oct, 2019
Interview "ready to be scheduled" - Oct 18th, 2019
Interview Date Scheduled - Dec 10th, 2019
EAD/AP combo card received - Dec 10th, 2019

The process went by very swift for us. Got into the building at our designated time and showed the 2 security guards our ID's and appointment letter. Then had to put all folders, coats, watches, keys, belts and shoes into the tray to be scanned (we didn't bring our purses or phones in). Walked through the metal detector and was told to report to window 1. Walked up to the lady and handed her our ID's and appointment letter again. She looked through everything and gave us a number. We waited for about 5-10 mins and heard a faint call of our number (so keep your ears open!). Was met by a gentleman officer, who greeted us and had us follow him into a separate office/room. Was told to stand to take the oath and proceeded to sit together (husband and I were not separated). Officer was friendly and nonchalant at the same time (we didn't feel too stressed). The beneficiary (me) had to take a picture with his little webcam on the desk scan fingerprints of both my index fingers. Then he went through the first few pages of my I-145 form and asked to see the following documents:
- My passport
- Husband's ID (drivers license)
- My birth certificate (original)
- My husband's birth certificate (original)
- Marriage certificate (original)

After marking down that each one was legitimate on my I-145, he proceeded to ask me from the form:
- My full name now
- Name prior to marriage
- Date of birth
- My husband's full name
- Date of birth
- My current address

Next, he asked me if I wanted to submit anything that would go towards his consideration (I asked him to clarify and he said "things that had a co-relationship"). I handed him copy's and original statements from our bank, credit cards, health insurance, 401k retirement, letters of recommendation, marriage photo album, wedding invitation, drivers license + my state ID (to show same address). He then read through all the mandatory pages (about committing crime etc) within the form and after each one had me answer. All of them were "No" and each time I answered he'd put a check mark next to each one. Then he asked me to sign the last page to confirm all we went through.

Then, he began to ask me to tell him "all about us", "how we met" etc. He specifically asked me (the beneficiary) to be the core speaker (and told my husband he could chime in if needed). I went right from the beginning, explained that we met through a game - all the way up to our visits (showing him pictures, chat logs etc.) - right through to our wedding day, honeymoon and current living status/life. He was quite pleasant and laughed with us a bit which was nice. After that, he asked if we had any questions (we asked about an address change), and he escorted us out of the room and back towards the security guards. The entire thing lasted about 30 mins.

It made us feel good that he commented on how legitimate our relationship felt to him and commented on us checking our status online, whether we would be approved or not (he said if there were any other docs he would need after the interview, he would issue an RFE). If not, the green card should just "surprise" us in the mail - his words lol

All in all, it was such a quick process! I prepared 3 folders THICC with documents, copies, evidence etc. But he didn't look at anything but the above. Very friendly experience and we hope to hear some good news soon (apart from the combo work permit/AP card I received when I got back home!). 

Hope this helps! 
 

Hello everyone! Just wanted to give a quick review of my AOS interview today (K1) at Nashville, TN office:

Timeline:
AOS Filed - Aug 09th, 2019
NOA Hard Copy - Aug 16th, 2019
Biometrics twice (Finger prints failed) - Sep-Oct, 2019
Interview "ready to be scheduled" - Oct 18th, 2019
Interview Date Scheduled - Dec 10th, 2019
EAD/AP combo card received - Dec 10th, 2019

The process went by very swift for us. Got into the building at our designated time and showed the 2 security guards our ID's and appointment letter. Then had to put all folders, coats, watches, keys, belts and shoes into the tray to be scanned (we didn't bring our purses or phones in). Walked through the metal detector and was told to report to window 1. Walked up to the lady and handed her our ID's and appointment letter again. She looked through everything and gave us a number. We waited for about 5-10 mins and heard a faint call of our number (so keep your ears open!). Was met by a gentleman officer, who greeted us and had us follow him into a separate office/room. Was told to stand to take the oath and proceeded to sit together (husband and I were not separated). Officer was friendly and nonchalant at the same time (we didn't feel too stressed). The beneficiary (me) had to take a picture with his little webcam on the desk scan fingerprints of both my index fingers. Then he went through the first few pages of my I-145 form and asked to see the following documents:
- My passport
- Husband's ID (drivers license)
- My birth certificate (original)
- My husband's birth certificate (original)
- Marriage certificate (original)

After marking down that each one was legitimate on my I-145, he proceeded to ask me from the form:
- My full name now
- Name prior to marriage
- Date of birth
- My husband's full name
- Date of birth
- My current address

Next, he asked me if I wanted to submit anything that would go towards his consideration (I asked him to clarify and he said "things that had a co-relationship"). I handed him copy's and original statements from our bank, credit cards, health insurance, 401k retirement, letters of recommendation, marriage photo album, wedding invitation, drivers license + my state ID (to show same address). He then read through all the mandatory pages (about committing crime etc) within the form and after each one had me answer. All of them were "No" and each time I answered he'd put a check mark next to each one. Then he asked me to sign the last page to confirm all we went through.

Then, he began to ask me to tell him "all about us", "how we met" etc. He specifically asked me (the beneficiary) to be the core speaker (and told my husband he could chime in if needed). I went right from the beginning, explained that we met through a game - all the way up to our visits (showing him pictures, chat logs etc.) - right through to our wedding day, honeymoon and current living status/life. He was quite pleasant and laughed with us a bit which was nice. After that, he asked if we had any questions (we asked about an address change), and he escorted us out of the room and back towards the security guards. The entire thing lasted about 30 mins.

It made us feel good that he commented on how legitimate our relationship felt to him and commented on us checking our status online, whether we would be approved or not (he said if there were any other docs he would need after the interview, he would issue an RFE). If not, the green card should just "surprise" us in the mail - his words lol

All in all, it was such a quick process! I prepared 3 folders THICC with documents, copies, evidence etc. But he didn't look at anything but the above. Very friendly experience and we hope to hear some good news soon (apart from the combo work permit/AP card I received when I got back home!). 

Hope this helps! 
 

Hello everyone! 

Just wanted to post an update - we went for our AOS interview today at Nashville Field Office and everything went well! 

Came home and got my EAD/AP combo card in the mail on the same day!  

Hoping to receive green card soon! Good luck! 

Hello everyone! 

Just wanted to post an update - we went for our AOS interview today at Nashville Field Office and everything went well! 

Came home and got my EAD/AP combo card in the mail on the same day!  

Hoping to receive green card soon! Good luck! 

Hello everyone! Just wanted to give a quick review of my AOS interview today (K1) at Nashville, TN office:

Timeline:
AOS Filed - Aug 09th, 2019
NOA Hard Copy - Aug 16th, 2019
Biometrics twice (Finger prints failed) - Sep-Oct, 2019
Interview "ready to be scheduled" - Oct 18th, 2019
Interview Date Scheduled - Dec 10th, 2019
EAD/AP combo card received - Dec 10th, 2019

The process went by very swift for us. Got into the building at our designated time and showed the 2 security guards our ID's and appointment letter. Then had to put all folders, coats, watches, keys, belts and shoes into the tray to be scanned (we didn't bring our purses or phones in). Walked through the metal detector and was told to report to window 1. Walked up to the lady and handed her our ID's and appointment letter again. She looked through everything and gave us a number. We waited for about 5-10 mins and heard a faint call of our number (so keep your ears open!). Was met by a gentleman officer, who greeted us and had us follow him into a separate office/room. Was told to stand to take the oath and proceeded to sit together (husband and I were not separated). Officer was friendly and nonchalant at the same time (we didn't feel too stressed). The beneficiary (me) had to take a picture with his little webcam on the desk scan fingerprints of both my index fingers. Then he went through the first few pages of my I-145 form and asked to see the following documents:
- My passport
- Husband's ID (drivers license)
- My birth certificate (original)
- My husband's birth certificate (original)
- Marriage certificate (original)

After marking down that each one was legitimate on my I-145, he proceeded to ask me from the form:
- My full name now
- Name prior to marriage
- Date of birth
- My husband's full name
- Date of birth
- My current address

Next, he asked me if I wanted to submit anything that would go towards his consideration (I asked him to clarify and he said "things that had a co-relationship"). I handed him copy's and original statements from our bank, credit cards, health insurance, 401k retirement, letters of recommendation, marriage photo album, wedding invitation, drivers license + my state ID (to show same address). He then read through all the mandatory pages (about committing crime etc) within the form and after each one had me answer. All of them were "No" and each time I answered he'd put a check mark next to each one. Then he asked me to sign the last page to confirm all we went through.

Then, he began to ask me to tell him "all about us", "how we met" etc. He specifically asked me (the beneficiary) to be the core speaker (and told my husband he could chime in if needed). I went right from the beginning, explained that we met through a game - all the way up to our visits (showing him pictures, chat logs etc.) - right through to our wedding day, honeymoon and current living status/life. He was quite pleasant and laughed with us a bit which was nice. After that, he asked if we had any questions (we asked about an address change), and he escorted us out of the room and back towards the security guards. The entire thing lasted about 30 mins.

It made us feel good that he commented on how legitimate our relationship felt to him and commented on us checking our status online, whether we would be approved or not (he said if there were any other docs he would need after the interview, he would issue an RFE). If not, the green card should just "surprise" us in the mail - his words lol

All in all, it was such a quick process! I prepared 3 folders THICC with documents, copies, evidence etc. But he didn't look at anything but the above. Very friendly experience and we hope to hear some good news soon (apart from the combo work permit/AP card I received when I got back home!). 

Hope this helps! 
 

Hello everyone! 

Just wanted to post an update - we went for our AOS interview today at Nashville Field Office and everything went well! 

Came home and got my EAD/AP combo card in the mail on the same day!  

Hoping to receive green card soon! Good luck! 

Hello everyone! 

Just wanted to post an update - we went for our AOS interview today at Nashville Field Office and everything went well! 

Came home and got my EAD/AP combo card in the mail on the same day!  

Hoping to receive green card soon! Good luck! 

Hello everyone! 

Just wanted to post an update - we went for our AOS interview today at Nashville Field Office and everything went well! 

Came home and got my EAD/AP combo card in the mail on the same day!  

Hoping to receive green card soon! Good luck! 

Green card now in hand See y'all in a year and 9 months when we get to complain and fuss about the slow RoC process

Got our interview date, Dec 10th! 

Got our interview date, Dec 10th! 

Got our interview date, Dec 10th! 

Got our interview date, Dec 10th! 

Got our interview date, Dec 10th! 

Hey guys! 
After 2 failed fingerprint attempts at my Biometrics, we got scheduled for an interview as of October 18th!

Hey guys! 
After 2 failed fingerprint attempts at my Biometrics, we got scheduled for an interview as of October 18th!

Hey guys! 
After 2 failed fingerprint attempts at my Biometrics, we got scheduled for an interview as of October 18th!

Joining the August boat! Recieved our hard copies today! 😃

Sent Aug 09th
Text Messages Aug 18th
NOA recieved date Aug 16th

You don't need any cover letters; that's just a courtesy to whoever's looking at your paperwork to let them know how you organized things. So one is fine (also, don't worry about who it's addressed to or whether it's signed; it's not a legal document or an official form).

Thank you so much for this LukeU, I actually got a response from the embassy directly that I was permitted to do it in London as long as I was a citizen, didn't matter if I have lived in the UK or not! Very happy and excited to complete this final stage  

Thank you so much for this LukeU, I actually got a response from the embassy directly that I was permitted to do it in London as long as I was a citizen, didn't matter if I have lived in the UK or not! Very happy and excited to complete this final stage  

Thank you  definitely doesn’t hurt to have that if they happen to request it. If you’re using someone else as your sponsor too you only need that person to fill in the i134 and provide the evidence documents not your fiancé. If you have any savings of your own at all I would make a point to bring that along or at least make it clear at the interview. 

@O-J Congratulations!!! Omg I'm so relieved to read this as my fiance is still a student as well! Going to take your tips on getting a university letter! 

 

My wife always uses the  expression from her grandma, you can't squeeze blood out of a turnip, meaning if you haven't got one, you can't bring one. I personally wouldn't call Knightsbridge because I'm not convinced they are the sharpest tools in the box. Show up, bring the Thai report (in English), and say this has been my doctor for the last x years---deal with it. If you haven't noticed, I'm old and don't put up with non-sensical things that don't make sense. And I've been with my American wife for 10 years and her ways have rubbed off on me. 
 
Being told to go register with a new doctor to bring a blank report because you have no history at that surgery is stupid. They only want it to make sure you aren't hiding anything like depression meds or some serious illness. Well you could have overdosed 8 times in Thailand and had cancer and syphilis two years ago and the shiny new doctor in the UK would have nothing to report. Right?  You could omit anything you wanted to. So what's the logic in that? I am sure the doctor will be more sensible about it because you are an exception to the general group that comes in.  And that's my soapbox for the evening. Cheers!