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Thanks guys, your help also made it easier!

Wow! This is the best birthday gift ever. My birthday and AOS interview on the same day.My interview was at the Houston office for 9:30am today. My wife and I got there at about 8:45am and we were called in by 9:00am. Our IO (Mr. Moore) called us and walked us into his office. He was an elderly looking man who took his time. Meanwhile, as we got into his office, he asked us to remain standing and then made us take the oath.

He then asked to see our driver’s license and upon showing him that, he said “ Same address? That is very nice”. He then went on talking about his former profession as a consultant then I told him my wife and I were one as well. Unbelievably, we began talking about computer systems and then our discussion led to different countries we’ve visited he then brought out the stamp to put on my passport. While doing that, I guess he got too engrossed in our conversation that he was almost stamping my passport with the 10Year green card before he now remembered that he had not verified the information on our G325 and I-485 and that we are only a few months married. He took my AP and EAD and then stamped my passport with the 1-year Green card and said the Card, which is valid for 2 years, should get to us in the mail within a few weeks. He also told us about removing the conditions on the card and then…off we went. He also made a comment saying “ your responsibility was to prove to me that you guys are truly married and you have proved it and made my job easy”. Good-bye he also said and off we went. Total time for the interview was approximately 7minutes plus another 20mins for chit chatting!

What I learnt from this interview was:

(1) Go as prepared as you can be even though my IO never asked us for any evidence, not even 1

(2) Go with the flow of the IO. If he/she is friendly, appear friendly as well but do not go over board or be too comfortable

(3) For those worried about intent, I would not bother about that as what is most crucial is proving that the marriage is legit just like my IO told me. Especially in my case, I had left the country while married which clearly would have shown intent but that never came up in the interview.

(4) Above all, have faith,pray and God will show up in your case.

No kidding guys,

INTERVIEW LETTER ARRIVED....

I got a touch on my I-131 this morning, went to check the mail box and boom! Found the unexpected interview letter. I guess i am getting a birthday gift as the interview falls right on my birthday...Meanwhile, no touchs on the I-485 or the I-130 yet..Let the document gathering begin yee pee! As many as are still waiting on their letters or approval for any of the forms filled, just hold on to your faith, be calm and you deffinately will get it...

See timeline below

Hello Guys, the much awaited EAD just got ordered yesterday! I am over excited....Staying without a job was just nerve wrecking for months...I only got a touch on my AP and nothing yet on my AOS but I am strongly believing that I would get my Interview letter shortly....Btw, would I get an update ( approval notice) on my I-485 before getting an interview letter and how soon do ya'll speculate....Thanks V.J folks!

Hi,I'm also a september filer....glad to be here

Hello VJ family,

I got another touch yesterday saying that they've received my response to the RFE sent. The only dates that i have seen any changes are on my I-765 (Last updated date change made) and my I-485 ( Last updated date change made as well as a note from them receiving my response)...

(1)Taking a look at my timeline below is there any need to worry since my other cases have not been attended to?

(2)Is this a sign that my case is being resumed and my file is moving fast?

(3) Any other comments?

(Canadian visitor) AOS / EAD/ AP Timeline:

Sept. 11, 2009 - Mail AOS, EAD & AP Package to Chicago Lockbox

Sept. 13, 2009 - Package received

Sept. 17, 2009 - Check Encashed

Sept. 21, 2009 - Received NOA(Notice of Action) for AOS, I-130, EAD & AP

Sept. 23, 2009 - Received Notice for Biometrics( Dated 09-21-2009 and BIO Scheduled for 10-07-2009)

Sept. 28, 2009 - RFE sent to me (Requesting I-94 or proof of legal entry)

Oct. 02, 2009 - Received RFE in the mail

Oct. 05, 2009 - Mailed in response to RFE (To the Missouri office)

Oct. 07,2009 - USCIS agent signed for and received the response to the RFE i sent them.

Oct. 07, 2009 - Biometrics Done!

Oct. 08, 2009 - AOS Touched! ( Last updated date was changed reflecting 10-08-09)

Oct. 08, 2009 - I-765 Touched! ( Last updated date was changed reflecting 10-08-09)

Oct. 09, 2009 - AOS Touched!(On 10-09,2009, we received your response to our request for evidence & this Case is being processed at the National Benefit Cent)

Welcome to the thread I will add you to the spreadsheet which can be found in my signature. To bring the sheet up to date, I need to know what visa you are adjusting from and whether you sent off a I-693 form with your AOS package, thanks!

I am adjusting from a visiting status and I also sent a form I-693 with my AOS package.

(Canadian visitor) AOS / EAD/ AP Timeline:

Sept. 11, 2009 - Mail AOS, EAD & AP Package to Chicago Lockbox

Sept. 13, 2009 - Package received

Sept. 17, 2009 - Check Encashed

Sept. 21, 2009 - Received NOA(Notice of Action) for AOS, I-130, EAD & AP

Sept. 23, 2009 - Received Notice for Biometrics( Dated 09-21-2009 and BIO Scheduled for 10-07-2009)

Sept. 28, 2009 - RFE sent to me (Requesting I-94 or proof of legal entry)

Oct. 02, 2009 - Received RFE in the mail

Oct. 05, 2009 - Mailed in response to RFE (To the Missouri office)

Oct. 07,2009 - USCIS agent signed for and received the response to the RFE i sent them.

Oct. 07, 2009 - Biometrics Done!

Oct. 08, 2009 - AOS Touched! ( Last updated date was changed reflecting 10-08-09)

Oct. 08, 2009 - I-765 Touched! ( Last updated date was changed reflecting 10-08-09)

Oct. 09, 2009 - AOS Touched!(On 10-09,2009, we received your response to our request for evidence & this Case is being processed at the National Benefit Cent)

Hello VJ family,

I got another touch yesterday saying that they've received my response to the RFE sent. The only dates that i have seen any changes are on my I-765 (Last updated date change made) and my I-485 ( Last updated date change made as well as a note from them receiving my response)...

(1)Taking a look at my timeline below is there any need to worry since my other cases have not been attended to?

(2)Is this a sign that my case is being resumed and my file is moving fast?

(3) Any other comments?

(Canadian visitor) AOS / EAD/ AP Timeline:

Sept. 11, 2009 - Mail AOS, EAD & AP Package to Chicago Lockbox

Sept. 13, 2009 - Package received

Sept. 17, 2009 - Check Encashed

Sept. 21, 2009 - Received NOA(Notice of Action) for AOS, I-130, EAD & AP

Sept. 23, 2009 - Received Notice for Biometrics( Dated 09-21-2009 and BIO Scheduled for 10-07-2009)

Sept. 28, 2009 - RFE sent to me (Requesting I-94 or proof of legal entry)

Oct. 02, 2009 - Received RFE in the mail

Oct. 05, 2009 - Mailed in response to RFE (To the Missouri office)

Oct. 07,2009 - USCIS agent signed for and received the response to the RFE i sent them.

Oct. 07, 2009 - Biometrics Done!

Oct. 08, 2009 - AOS Touched! ( Last updated date was changed reflecting 10-08-09)

Oct. 08, 2009 - I-765 Touched! ( Last updated date was changed reflecting 10-08-09)

Oct. 09, 2009 - AOS Touched!(On 10-09,2009, we received your response to our request for evidence & this Case is being processed at the National Benefit Cent)

I used to be on a TN before so please please and please simply visit Canada on your TN then come back to file and AOS once you know u can devote at least 3 months of your time to being within the United States.. The point is, your TN gives you a valid I-94 but on the other hand, it is at the discretion of the U.S customs/immigration officer to let you back in if they know you have a pending application without an AP.. So why take that chance? I'd advice you file for an AOS upon your return from Canada...

First of, thank you guys for your help regarding the RFE( for me to send them proof of legal entry) i sent back to USCIS.. I sent them a letter via first class mail only two days ago saying that I am a Canadian citizen, can into the United States as a visitor was not issued and I-94 upon entry and to my greatest suprise the "last updated date" on my I-485 and I-765 was updated today (reflecting todays day) just after USCIS recieved my responce yesterday.

My questions are:

(1) The status have not changed yet even though the last updated date have changed. Does that mean anything nagative or my application is still on hold?

(2) How about my I-130 and I-131, what possibly can i expect of thoes since nothing have been done on them?

(3) The last updated dates on my I-130 & 1-131 are still showing 09-29-2009 does it mean they havent worked on thoes cases yet?

(4) Anyone with a similar experience, kindly share!

You guys are the best!

First of, thank you guys for your help regarding the RFE( for me to send them proof of legal entry) i sent back to USCIS.. I sent them a letter via first class mail only two days ago saying that I am a Canadian citizen, can into the United States as a visitor was not issued and I-94 upon entry and to my greatest suprise the "last updated date" on my I-485 and I-765 was updated today (reflecting todays day) just after USCIS recieved my responce yesterday.

My questions are:

(1) The status have not changed yet even though the last updated date have changed. Does that mean anything nagative or my application is still on hold?

(2) How about my I-130 and I-131, what possibly can i expect of thoes since nothing have been done on them?

(3) The last updated dates on my I-130 & 1-131 are still showing 09-29-2009 does it mean they havent worked on thoes cases yet?

(4) Anyone with a similar experience, kindly share!

You guys are the best!

Thanks but its kind of confusing..Should i just say Tourist or Tourist Visa Waiver?...I'm thinking Visitor should also fly or what do you think?

Hi folks,

I am a new member to this forum and a Canadian Citizen. I came in to visit a friend and in the process, met my wife. I am now applying for my AOS and do not know what to put on my I-485 where it says : in what last status did you enter?: Should i put in VISITOR or TOURIST?.......As Canadians we do not require a visa to come in so is there anyone out there that has been in my position? what is the right word/term to use...

Thanks you all.

Hi folks,

I am a new member to this forum and a Canadian Citizen. I came in to visit a friend and in the process, met my wife. I am now applying for my AOS and do not know what to put on my I-485 where it says : in what last status did you enter?: Should i put in VISITOR or TOURIST?.......As Canadians we do not require a visa to come in so is there anyone out there that has been in my position? what is the right word/term to use...

Thanks you all.