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    October 2021 - AOS Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    On 2/20/2022 at 7:23 PM, Rocio0010 said:

    Yep, that’s me. Never, EVER, send original documents by mail (except your naturalization certificate when you become a USC, there is really no way around that one). What you should do is to contact your congressman to get you an in- person appointment. You, as a PR, are to be in possession of your GC at all times.

    Thank you so much for your advice and thank you @TedsGirl ❤️ 

     

    I am not in a hurry to change the mistake on my SSN. I can wait patiently :)

    October 2021 - AOS Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    Received my green card and SSN in the mail on the same day i.e. Feb 12, 2022 (I forgot to check the mail box, my bad). My last name is missing a few letters but when I called the SSA hotline and the local offices in the Bay Area (CA), they said they are not accepting in person appointments till mid-April and asked me to send original documents of mine such as my green card, passport, marriage certificate etc. I am NOT doing that. When I suggested sending copies, they refused saying a bunch of people during the pandemic have sent fraudulent copies in order to get a social security number.

     

    Am I paranoid to not send my original documents? Honestly, I can wait since they said only my name will change and the SS number will remain the same.

     

    BTW, what else should I start with besides applying for a credit card to build credit? Driver's license? Any suggestions welcome.

    October 2021 - AOS Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    On 2/4/2022 at 11:20 PM, abbafan said:

    Service center: San Jose, CA

    Sent: 10/15/2021

    Delivered: 10/18/2021

    Text notice: 10/19/2021

    Mail receipt: 10/25/2021

    Biometrics update: 11/13/2021

    Bio date: 12/07/2021

     

    Green Card Interview Notice: Dec 23, 2021

    Postal Receipt: Jan 03, 2022

    Interview Date: Jan 31, 2022

    Green Card Approved Notification: Feb 4, 2022

     

    Praise the Lord 🙌 The interview went smoothly with the officer at the center. My husband was seated beside me and our lawyer was behind us. After asking us to give our oaths, the only questions he asked were below:

     

    1. He asked to see both of our original birth certificates and passports
    2. He asked for my full name. I had to mention I changed my surname to fit in my husband's surname
    3. His full name
    4. He asked for the full names for my parents and my husband for his
    5. If this was our first marriage
    6. He asked how me met and to describe our relationship
    7. Then the usual immigration questions such as if I am a spy, if I am affiliated with any organizations etc and I answered no to everything

    He said he won't approve on the same day but it will take some time. 

     

    My advice before going for the interview is, wear socks and shoes that you can easily slip out of (like when plane travel attire), dress nicely and wear masks obviously. Be very elaborate in your responses and be polite as much as possible. Attitude matters. It doesn't matter what kind of officer you get, be patient and relax. The center didn't ask for our vaccine cards and neither did the officer but please take them with you in paper form or via the digital pass on your phone.

     

    We took a lot of documents in clear folders with tax forms, photos etc but he didn't ask for any of them. I guess it depends on what kind of office/officer you get but it's best to be prepared. Since, I got my green card approved, I don't require the EAD or AP and those applications will be moot (I am guessing). Your mileage may vary. I called the USCIS hotline to find out when my interview date was, since the interview receipt notice was late and even the lady on the hotline, it's crazy and lucky how soon I got my GC interview date since, most people have to wait for much longer as much as 12-14 months due to Covid delays. Once again, I owe this blessing and opportunity to God and I am fortunate to get it this soon.

     

    Will keep you posted on when I get my green card and SSN in hand. All the very best to the rest of you!

     

    Stay safe and take care.

     

     

     

     

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    October 2021 - AOS Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    Service center: San Jose, CA

    Sent: 10/15/2021

    Delivered: 10/18/2021

    Text notice: 10/19/2021

    Mail receipt: 10/25/2021

    Biometrics update: 11/13/2021

    Bio date: 12/07/2021

     

    Green Card Interview Notice: Dec 23, 2021

    Postal Receipt: Jan 03, 2022

    Interview Date: Jan 31, 2022

    Green Card Approved Notification: Feb 4, 2022

     

    Praise the Lord 🙌 The interview went smoothly with the officer at the center. My husband was seated beside me and our lawyer was behind us. After asking us to give our oaths, the only questions he asked were below:

     

    1. He asked to see both of our original birth certificates and passports
    2. He asked for my full name. I had to mention I changed my surname to fit in my husband's surname
    3. His full name
    4. He asked for the full names for my parents and my husband for his
    5. If this was our first marriage
    6. He asked how me met and to describe our relationship
    7. Then the usual immigration questions such as if I am a spy, if I am affiliated with any organizations etc and I answered no to everything

    He said he won't approve on the same day but it will take some time. 

     

    My advice before going for the interview is, wear socks and shoes that you can easily slip out of (like when plane travel attire), dress nicely and wear masks obviously. Be very elaborate in your responses and be polite as much as possible. Attitude matters. It doesn't matter what kind of officer you get, be patient and relax. The center didn't ask for our vaccine cards and neither did the officer but please take them with you in paper form or via the digital pass on your phone.

     

    We took a lot of documents in clear folders with tax forms, photos etc but he didn't ask for any of them. I guess it depends on what kind of office/officer you get but it's best to be prepared. Since, I got my green card approved, I don't require the EAD or AP and those applications will be moot (I am guessing). Your mileage may vary. I called the USCIS hotline to find out when my interview date was, since the interview receipt notice was late and even the lady on the hotline, it's crazy and lucky how soon I got my GC interview date since, most people have to wait for much longer as much as 12-14 months due to Covid delays. Once again, I owe this blessing and opportunity to God and I am fortunate to get it this soon.

     

    Will keep you posted on when I get my green card and SSN in hand. All the very best to the rest of you!

     

    Stay safe and take care.

     

     

     

    embassies during covid curfew's + spouse visa processing

    in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion

    Posted

    Hey @kelsw, I am from Sri Lanka and we just got our approved K1 visa some time ago and are getting ready to fly to the US this month.

     

    The curfew has been lifted since mid July for a while now and the embassy although they are not granting appointments for tourist visas such as B2 anymore (not sure when it will be lifted), they do interviews and issue visas for K1 and CR1.

     

    If you can tell me what exactly is needed in your documentation for Sri Lanka, I can help out. Also, did you do the CR1 with an immigration lawyer or did you do it yourself?

     

    Contact details for the US Embassy in Colombo are below:

     

    Email: ConsularColombo@state.gov (they respond to this)

    Number: +94 (0)11.249.8500

     

     

     

     

     

     

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