SusannZ

Just read through about 6 pages of new posts. I started a new job a few weeks ago and have been traveling a ton. My husband (the applicant) just got a new job at whole foods, so first time he will fill out employment info with his new green card! Just wanted to say CONGRATS to all of you who have been approved over the past few weeks (seems like a good number of people) and for the few in DC who just got notified of their interviews! I will say that it seems like everyone who started in this original group is finally coming to the end of this horrible process! It's a huge relief. Congrats to everyone!

My green card came today! 🎉🎊 It's so surreal after being in this country for so many years and now I'm finally a resident! 🤗

I'm crying right now!! 😭😭😭🎉🎉🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
 

Just finished our interview. We were there about an hour ahead of our time and they took our paperwork. I didn't realize they would ask for additional paperwork at the front desk so I had to go up 3 times with more stuff 😂 the lady was polite and friendly and we basically talked more about deers, seafood and our dogs than our actual application. She didn't ask any questions about our marriage or relationship. Nor did she ask about income. We went over my visas and I stumbled a little bit bc I had a hard time understanding her accent. She did question why I didn't study in England instead of the US and I said that the field I was in (autism) my education and work experience was more attractive since all our practices in Sweden stems from the US. She seemed to think that made sense.I did manage to see her notes that said "good bona fide marriage" and then she went over all the forms. I had forgotten to answer like 5 of the questions on there and I said our wedding date wrong, that it was October 17 and not 14 but in my head I was thinking of 2017. She made copies of our passports, drivers license and health insurance and my ead. She didn't say anything about approving us or when we'd hear for a decision so we are still in limbo. She didn't ask for photos so I asked if she wanted any and handed about 20 to them and the first picture was of us and our dog so we chatted even more about the dogs. Then she just said thank you and sent us on our way. It felt like it went well but I have no idea!
 
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We had our interview today. We (with lawyer) arrived at 9am and wasn’t called until just after 11. We were interviewed by trainee and trainer. It started off with the swearing in and verifying of documents. Then we started going through the the I-485 line by line. It wasn’t robotic at all. We actually talked about how we met and other personal stories and events as we went through the application. It all felt organic. We felt very comfortable and joked back and forth. The interview lasted about 1hr 45. It really felt faster. 
It took so long  because we both have previous marriages and my wife had a previous AOS which was throughly discussed.
When the interview was over my lawyer asked if they felt that marriage was bona fide or if we needed to provide further evidence.The trainer said that they felt comfortable with the evidence and they would review documents and we should something over the next couple of days.
 
All in all, it was a very good interview. My stepsons have their consulate interview next month so the timing has been perfect: We were hoping we both could go down to Ecuador and bring them here. We should have the card in hand before then. 
 
Thank you all for sharing your experiences. It really helps. This forum is an excellent tool in the immigration process.
 
Best of luck to all !
 
 
 

My green card came today! 🎉🎊 It's so surreal after being in this country for so many years and now I'm finally a resident! 🤗

My green card came today! 🎉🎊 It's so surreal after being in this country for so many years and now I'm finally a resident! 🤗

My green card came today! 🎉🎊 It's so surreal after being in this country for so many years and now I'm finally a resident! 🤗

My green card just arrived. I'm so happy. 🥳

Update on our case:
 
Got the text yesterday that my husband's green card is being produced, and a text this morning that his I-485 is officially approved! Hooray!
 
It's been almost exactly 30 days since our interview on Jan 7th when they informed us that they were still missing his medical packet, but we otherwise passed the interview. I'm just relieved they found it and aren't going to force him to redo his medical!
 
Good luck to everyone in our March batch! Your GCs will be coming soon! 🙂

My green card came today! 🎉🎊 It's so surreal after being in this country for so many years and now I'm finally a resident! 🤗

My green card came today! 🎉🎊 It's so surreal after being in this country for so many years and now I'm finally a resident! 🤗

My green card came today! 🎉🎊 It's so surreal after being in this country for so many years and now I'm finally a resident! 🤗

My green card came today! 🎉🎊 It's so surreal after being in this country for so many years and now I'm finally a resident! 🤗

Ok great thank you both! 

I had filled out that section based off our tax returns so it did include my income as well. But I think only the petitioners income matters. They didn't even look at the updated form at the interview. Told us we had already submitted one and handed it back to us. 
 
They did specifically asked for health insurance and even tho I had submitted 2 copies, she didn't bother looking for it and actually took our original paper that you get for tax season to prove you had health insurance and kept it. 

Do you have a leasing office? sometimes they drop it there. Or maybe they’ll delivery it tomorrow. My EAD was for Out for delivery for 2 weeks!!

I see! Congratulations!

My Green card is in my hand!!! 🥳🥳

Weve been married 2.5 years so I'd get my 10 year right away.

Yes we file jointly 

I actually ended up chasing the mail man around town to get my ead card back in September 😂 

Oh I remember! It amazes me that these documents aren't sent by certified mail or they make you go to the post office to find it. I'm happy I'll get my 10 year gc now so the next step I only need to worry about is my N400 application in 3 years! 

It did change this afternoon!