Kat & K

Applied for naturalization on Tuesday. Let's see if that will shake something loose. 

Heyyyyyy girl - so happy to see you on here!! Yep, same thing, won't be able to do the N400, so I'm just over here waiting, traveling around with extension letters. Our day will come eventually  

Whoa, so exciting!!! Congrats  

Hey there 😀 I'm waiting. Some had citizenship interviews in less than 3 months, and I'm not going to risk that. I'll start gathering my stuff again to have it ready to go the minute we can, tho 😅

November 2022 filers - it's happening!! My status just changed. 🥳"We mailed your new card for your Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence."

Wish I could file the N400, too. Germany was supposed to have the law about dual citizenship changed by now, but now they're looking at early summer next year. Nothing to do but wait 🤷‍♀️ 

Hey guys I just came back from our greencard interview in Honolulu!
There was next to no wait, we pretty much got called in right away. The immigration officer was really laid back and friendly but as soon as the interview started the mood shifted and it got SERIOUS haha- I mean it’s her job, and she’s good at it 😄 We went through the form, she added some notes and after that she just asked us questions about how we met, how our relationship progressed, what our married life is like and what our plans for the future are. She didn’t ask any of the investigative “color of the toothbrush” questions at all and I think it would have been breezy but then my husband decided to say that he used his savings to pay for rent during covid which opened up a whole different thing about why he had to do that and what his job situation is haha so yea I was REALLY glad that I brought evidence of the new job and could proof that we still meet the income requirements. Again, she would have not even asked that under normal circumstances but hey, happens 😂. She asked if we wanted to show some other stuff and I gave her what we brought including a 5 page document with photos and Instagram posts, that’s when she turned into the pre-interview laid back person again (our baby is REALLY cute haha she couldn’t resist an “awwwww”). 
She said that we’re approved unless there’d be something missing in the application, in which case we would get an RFE in the mail. I assume they’re required to say that, so I’ll just sit back and wait for my status to change to approved. 
I’ll go take a nap now and celebrate the end of paperwork madness for a while 🤩

Hey guys I just came back from our greencard interview in Honolulu!
There was next to no wait, we pretty much got called in right away. The immigration officer was really laid back and friendly but as soon as the interview started the mood shifted and it got SERIOUS haha- I mean it’s her job, and she’s good at it 😄 We went through the form, she added some notes and after that she just asked us questions about how we met, how our relationship progressed, what our married life is like and what our plans for the future are. She didn’t ask any of the investigative “color of the toothbrush” questions at all and I think it would have been breezy but then my husband decided to say that he used his savings to pay for rent during covid which opened up a whole different thing about why he had to do that and what his job situation is haha so yea I was REALLY glad that I brought evidence of the new job and could proof that we still meet the income requirements. Again, she would have not even asked that under normal circumstances but hey, happens 😂. She asked if we wanted to show some other stuff and I gave her what we brought including a 5 page document with photos and Instagram posts, that’s when she turned into the pre-interview laid back person again (our baby is REALLY cute haha she couldn’t resist an “awwwww”). 
She said that we’re approved unless there’d be something missing in the application, in which case we would get an RFE in the mail. I assume they’re required to say that, so I’ll just sit back and wait for my status to change to approved. 
I’ll go take a nap now and celebrate the end of paperwork madness for a while 🤩

Hey guys I just came back from our greencard interview in Honolulu!
There was next to no wait, we pretty much got called in right away. The immigration officer was really laid back and friendly but as soon as the interview started the mood shifted and it got SERIOUS haha- I mean it’s her job, and she’s good at it 😄 We went through the form, she added some notes and after that she just asked us questions about how we met, how our relationship progressed, what our married life is like and what our plans for the future are. She didn’t ask any of the investigative “color of the toothbrush” questions at all and I think it would have been breezy but then my husband decided to say that he used his savings to pay for rent during covid which opened up a whole different thing about why he had to do that and what his job situation is haha so yea I was REALLY glad that I brought evidence of the new job and could proof that we still meet the income requirements. Again, she would have not even asked that under normal circumstances but hey, happens 😂. She asked if we wanted to show some other stuff and I gave her what we brought including a 5 page document with photos and Instagram posts, that’s when she turned into the pre-interview laid back person again (our baby is REALLY cute haha she couldn’t resist an “awwwww”). 
She said that we’re approved unless there’d be something missing in the application, in which case we would get an RFE in the mail. I assume they’re required to say that, so I’ll just sit back and wait for my status to change to approved. 
I’ll go take a nap now and celebrate the end of paperwork madness for a while 🤩

congratulations!! So pleased for you guys!!  
I hope you don't get an RFE and your case updates very soon to approved and green card being processed. 🙂
 
My husband did a similar thing in our interview last month (although we were interviewed separately due to COVID) and when he told me afterwards what he said from nerves about his weird work situation and our weird living arrangement, I couldn't help but laugh that he didn't follow the ’give minimal information and don't over share’ advice that we had been given a thousand times!! 🙄
 
Keep us posted on the next stages for you from here. What a relief to be all done for 2 years! 🙂

Hey guys I just came back from our greencard interview in Honolulu!
There was next to no wait, we pretty much got called in right away. The immigration officer was really laid back and friendly but as soon as the interview started the mood shifted and it got SERIOUS haha- I mean it’s her job, and she’s good at it 😄 We went through the form, she added some notes and after that she just asked us questions about how we met, how our relationship progressed, what our married life is like and what our plans for the future are. She didn’t ask any of the investigative “color of the toothbrush” questions at all and I think it would have been breezy but then my husband decided to say that he used his savings to pay for rent during covid which opened up a whole different thing about why he had to do that and what his job situation is haha so yea I was REALLY glad that I brought evidence of the new job and could proof that we still meet the income requirements. Again, she would have not even asked that under normal circumstances but hey, happens 😂. She asked if we wanted to show some other stuff and I gave her what we brought including a 5 page document with photos and Instagram posts, that’s when she turned into the pre-interview laid back person again (our baby is REALLY cute haha she couldn’t resist an “awwwww”). 
She said that we’re approved unless there’d be something missing in the application, in which case we would get an RFE in the mail. I assume they’re required to say that, so I’ll just sit back and wait for my status to change to approved. 
I’ll go take a nap now and celebrate the end of paperwork madness for a while 🤩

Oohhh congrats, that’s awesome!! Happy for you guys 😊🙏 Our’s was about 30 minutes I think- we got there at 7.45, checked in at 8, met the officer at 8.15, interview started 8.20 and we were back in the car at 9. Pretty quick I’d say! 

Hey guys I just came back from our greencard interview in Honolulu!
There was next to no wait, we pretty much got called in right away. The immigration officer was really laid back and friendly but as soon as the interview started the mood shifted and it got SERIOUS haha- I mean it’s her job, and she’s good at it 😄 We went through the form, she added some notes and after that she just asked us questions about how we met, how our relationship progressed, what our married life is like and what our plans for the future are. She didn’t ask any of the investigative “color of the toothbrush” questions at all and I think it would have been breezy but then my husband decided to say that he used his savings to pay for rent during covid which opened up a whole different thing about why he had to do that and what his job situation is haha so yea I was REALLY glad that I brought evidence of the new job and could proof that we still meet the income requirements. Again, she would have not even asked that under normal circumstances but hey, happens 😂. She asked if we wanted to show some other stuff and I gave her what we brought including a 5 page document with photos and Instagram posts, that’s when she turned into the pre-interview laid back person again (our baby is REALLY cute haha she couldn’t resist an “awwwww”). 
She said that we’re approved unless there’d be something missing in the application, in which case we would get an RFE in the mail. I assume they’re required to say that, so I’ll just sit back and wait for my status to change to approved. 
I’ll go take a nap now and celebrate the end of paperwork madness for a while 🤩

Hey guys I just came back from our greencard interview in Honolulu!
There was next to no wait, we pretty much got called in right away. The immigration officer was really laid back and friendly but as soon as the interview started the mood shifted and it got SERIOUS haha- I mean it’s her job, and she’s good at it 😄 We went through the form, she added some notes and after that she just asked us questions about how we met, how our relationship progressed, what our married life is like and what our plans for the future are. She didn’t ask any of the investigative “color of the toothbrush” questions at all and I think it would have been breezy but then my husband decided to say that he used his savings to pay for rent during covid which opened up a whole different thing about why he had to do that and what his job situation is haha so yea I was REALLY glad that I brought evidence of the new job and could proof that we still meet the income requirements. Again, she would have not even asked that under normal circumstances but hey, happens 😂. She asked if we wanted to show some other stuff and I gave her what we brought including a 5 page document with photos and Instagram posts, that’s when she turned into the pre-interview laid back person again (our baby is REALLY cute haha she couldn’t resist an “awwwww”). 
She said that we’re approved unless there’d be something missing in the application, in which case we would get an RFE in the mail. I assume they’re required to say that, so I’ll just sit back and wait for my status to change to approved. 
I’ll go take a nap now and celebrate the end of paperwork madness for a while 🤩

Hahaha i was thinking about you guys!! The second he said that I was like omg WHO does that and then I thought oh hey, Cody probably would (from what I’ve heard) 😂😂😂
 
It’s all good though, minor hick up, I was actually pretty entertained to see that unfold hahaha 

Oohhh congrats, that’s awesome!! Happy for you guys 😊🙏 Our’s was about 30 minutes I think- we got there at 7.45, checked in at 8, met the officer at 8.15, interview started 8.20 and we were back in the car at 9. Pretty quick I’d say! 

Hey guys I just came back from our greencard interview in Honolulu!
There was next to no wait, we pretty much got called in right away. The immigration officer was really laid back and friendly but as soon as the interview started the mood shifted and it got SERIOUS haha- I mean it’s her job, and she’s good at it 😄 We went through the form, she added some notes and after that she just asked us questions about how we met, how our relationship progressed, what our married life is like and what our plans for the future are. She didn’t ask any of the investigative “color of the toothbrush” questions at all and I think it would have been breezy but then my husband decided to say that he used his savings to pay for rent during covid which opened up a whole different thing about why he had to do that and what his job situation is haha so yea I was REALLY glad that I brought evidence of the new job and could proof that we still meet the income requirements. Again, she would have not even asked that under normal circumstances but hey, happens 😂. She asked if we wanted to show some other stuff and I gave her what we brought including a 5 page document with photos and Instagram posts, that’s when she turned into the pre-interview laid back person again (our baby is REALLY cute haha she couldn’t resist an “awwwww”). 
She said that we’re approved unless there’d be something missing in the application, in which case we would get an RFE in the mail. I assume they’re required to say that, so I’ll just sit back and wait for my status to change to approved. 
I’ll go take a nap now and celebrate the end of paperwork madness for a while 🤩

Hey guys I just came back from our greencard interview in Honolulu!
There was next to no wait, we pretty much got called in right away. The immigration officer was really laid back and friendly but as soon as the interview started the mood shifted and it got SERIOUS haha- I mean it’s her job, and she’s good at it 😄 We went through the form, she added some notes and after that she just asked us questions about how we met, how our relationship progressed, what our married life is like and what our plans for the future are. She didn’t ask any of the investigative “color of the toothbrush” questions at all and I think it would have been breezy but then my husband decided to say that he used his savings to pay for rent during covid which opened up a whole different thing about why he had to do that and what his job situation is haha so yea I was REALLY glad that I brought evidence of the new job and could proof that we still meet the income requirements. Again, she would have not even asked that under normal circumstances but hey, happens 😂. She asked if we wanted to show some other stuff and I gave her what we brought including a 5 page document with photos and Instagram posts, that’s when she turned into the pre-interview laid back person again (our baby is REALLY cute haha she couldn’t resist an “awwwww”). 
She said that we’re approved unless there’d be something missing in the application, in which case we would get an RFE in the mail. I assume they’re required to say that, so I’ll just sit back and wait for my status to change to approved. 
I’ll go take a nap now and celebrate the end of paperwork madness for a while 🤩

Just received the interview letter, October 19th Honolulu! They wanna see a certified copy of the marriage certificate 😄 I guess it differs from field office to field office.. I better start assembling all that stuff on the list haha 

Status changed to interview scheduled today 😊 (Field Office Honolulu, biometrics was feb 6th, rfe in late feb, ready to be scheduled since March) 

Status changed to interview scheduled today 😊 (Field Office Honolulu, biometrics was feb 6th, rfe in late feb, ready to be scheduled since March) 

That sounds good 😊 Thank you! 

Hey guys, after 12 days of “interview was scheduled” we received the letter in the mail today. October 19th, Honolulu. Home stretch! Let the documents and paperwork assembling  begin once again 😁 I’ll let you know how it went. 

Just received the interview letter, October 19th Honolulu! They wanna see a certified copy of the marriage certificate 😄 I guess it differs from field office to field office.. I better start assembling all that stuff on the list haha 

My wife and I just completed our AOS interview in Jacksonville today. I figured I would share our very positive experience with everyone here. 
 
We were originally scheduled to interview back in March, but that one was cancelled for COVID-19. 
 
Today's interview went great. Our goal was to be over-prepared with documentation, using the last 11 months constructively to build a strong case for my wife's AOS. Our interviewer came to the waiting room and led us back to her office about 25 minutes after our scheduled interview time. We sat down in her office, separated from her by a plexiglass shield, and took an oath to tell the truth. She conversationally asked us some questions about our story as a couple while she took notes of all our responses. Then she asked the list of yes/no questions from memory, which was actually kind of impressive. In spite of all our preparation, the IO didn't really require anything from us, aside from needing some documentation that showed our current address on it (we had moved twice since we submitted our package last October). 
 
From start to finish, the IO was friendly and professional. She identified herself as Officer Davis, and I believe we were incredibly lucky to have her as our IO. My wife was nervous going in to the interview, but Officer Davis put her mind at ease. At the end of the interview, our IO gave us the opportunity to ask her any questions, and then told us that if we wanted to give her anything else we had brought, we could. We gave her a stack of evidence to put in our file, but by that point, she already had enough evidence to make her decision. 
 
She told us we were approved! We watched her stamp our I-485 "APPROVED". Then she said to expect the green card in the mail, and explained the timeline for filing ROC. By the time we got home, the USCIS case tracker had already updated to "New Card Is Being Produced". 🍾