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| Los Angeles CA |  Review #22959 on December 12, 2017: |
J/G
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If it possible to take LA metro/train, please do so. it's $1.75 / person / trip.... We paid $12 for parking, that's BS. The Union Station is 3 minutes walk from the Federal Building. I was just too nervous and didn't want to be late so we decided to drive in retrospect train would've been such a great idea.
Bring a copy of EVERYTHING you submitted (I-129F Petition Pack, K-1 Visa Application Pack, and your AOS/EAD/AP Application Pack). You never know what the IO / the USCIS are missing from your pile / asking you to show them during your interview.
Eat breakfast/lunch before your interview.... you'll be waiting a long time...
There is a candy bar machine and a water fountain just outside the waiting room.
Dress up. Look nice and proper.
There's no issue with bringing Phone into the building.
SIDE NOTE: Although this whole thing was basically a breeze for both of us and we did EVERYTHING ourselves, This (I-129F, K-1 & AOS) has been a LOOOOOONNNNGGGG process. It's kind of a make or break process. I cannot imagine people going through this without a genuine love for their husband/wife and want to bring her/him to live in the US and start a life together. It took a lot of time, energy and effort and it's not fun or at the least enjoyable. It's rather stressful actually. I am glad I arrived at this point and so many of you have been through it and successfully done so, CONGRATS. I hope my turn is coming soon.
| | | Los Angeles CA | Review #22640 on October 9, 2017: |
californiadream_
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B2 visa overstayed since 2007
Self-Filed – NO LAWYER
Married USC : 01/30/2017
PD: 02/23/2017
EAD + AP in Production: 05/08/2017
EAD + AP Card: 05/16/2017
Notice for interview via email: 08/10/2017
Interview notice got lost in the mailing process, called USCIS to fax it to local Office Depot (they can only fax it 5 days prior to interview date)
Notice of interview received through Fax: 09/06/2017
Interview Date: 09/11/2017 @ 2:00 pm
*Background:
* Beneficiary overstayed since 2007 (finished HS and Bachelors Degree during overstay)
* Beneficiary did not qualify for DACA due to arrival date (one week after the cut off date)
* USC is unemployed and never filed tax, there for a Co-Sponsor’s income is used solely (both USC and Co-Sponsor filed I-864)
*USC 26, beneficiary 23 – same race
Interview:
Arrived at the LA Immigration building at 1:00 pm. We were not allowed to check in until 1:45 (15 min before interview appointment). A white male officer called us in about 10 min before the scheduled time although it was very busy that day. The officer had us take the oath; take picture and finger printed the beneficiary. He started off by asking the address that we live together. He asked what evidences we have to show him and told us about the consequences for fraud to the government. The officer was very INTIMIDATING and SCARY although he was smiling all the time. The evidence that were brought to the interview were: marriage certificate, joint car insurance, joint bank account and statements, photo album, holiday&birthday cards, and affidavit from USC mother stating the couple lives with her at her house. The officer did not even look through all of the evidences and he said that this marriage is not really bona fide and it is hard for him to believe it is. He said that we don’t want to be on his huge pile of undecided case that will take a long period of time to hear from him. To make sure that the marriage is bona fide, he will have to interview us separately. The separated interview started with the USC, and it took about 45 min. He had the USC write down in details about what we did the day before the interview, which was Sunday from when we woke up to the time we went to sleep. He basically asked us the same questions and then cross compares them. The interview with the beneficiary lasted about 35 min without the USC present.
Questions: Asked again and again but with different approach
➢ Showed a google map of the neighborhood and asked which house we live in
➢ Street Sweeping days
➢ Where we park our cars?
➢ What is in the garage?
➢ Who lives in the house?
➢ How many bedrooms?
➢ Bed size and color?
➢ Where and who we keep our dirty laundry in?
➢ Where wee keep our clothes?
➢ What is under the bed?
➢ What we ate last night?
➢ Who fell asleep first?
➢ Asked if we were related at all or our family knew each other before?
All of our answers pretty much matched up.The officer confronted to the beneficiary about discrepancies to the answers, but the beneficiary explained to who fell asleep first the night before. He said that he would send someone to do some investigations in our neighborhood and ask around. The beneficiary told him that he should not worry about us lying to him and confronted him that our marriage is real. He still doubted the marriage at that point. He then asked the beneficiary Yes No questions. He also asked to look at the beneficiary passport with the B2 visa along with the I-94, but he did not take it. Then, he said that he could not make any decision at the point and to give him 4 months to review our case, and not to contact them until 120 days. He gave the beneficiary a letter stating that the case is held for review for 120 days. We were so disappointed when we left the office, as the heart-wrenching wait will continue for many more unknown days.
15 days later on 09/26/2017, we received an email around 1pm saying that the green card was produced. I was so happy and started crying. The next day, the I-485 cased was updated to being approved on the website.
Green Card Produced: 09/26/207
Approval Notice for I-130 and I-485: 09/30/2017
Called USCIS for Green Card Tracking Number: 10/03/2107
Green Card: 10/06/2017
I hope that my long explanation of my case can be helpful to a lot of people here on this forum as we all thrive to make it in this great country. This forum has kept me endured this tumultuous journey towards becoming a permanent residence in this wonderful country. Your experiences on this forum have helped me grow so much. GOOD LUCK to those of you who are still awaiting your success. Your turn will eventually come! ALWAYS KEEP THE FAITH! Last but not least, May God Bless America.
| | | Los Angeles CA | Review #22563 on September 27, 2017: |
Gingerspike
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Our initial interview schedule was Sept. 12 but 2 days before that, they called to cancel and reschedule the interview. We went anyway and was told to come back on the 26th. We also received our notice indicating the reschedule within that week.
Our interview went well and smoothly. We arrived around 7:45 am for our 8:15 am interview. There were lesser people compared to the last time we went (Sept. 12). We initially checked in at room 6024 but around 8:40 am, we were told to go to room 6001 as our IO was there, waiting for us.
We were called our 8:45 am. Our interview was pretty straightforward. We swore to tell the truth, then the officer questioned my husband first (USC) about the details in his G-325A. Then she asked me about my bio as well, checking the info in my G-325A as I answered. Then, she proceeded to ask me the questions answerable with No. She also asked how we met, then she asked for any further documents we'd like to submit.
After the interview, she said she can't make a decision yet pending background check. She gave us a paper indicating as such and we should wait a week for final decision. When we were at the parking lot and was about to leave, I checked our case online and it changed from Interview was Cancelled to New Card is Being Produced!
Over-all, it was a pleasant experience, thanks to the nice people in USCIS LA, from the receptionist, guards, up to our IO.
| | | Los Angeles CA | Review #22546 on September 24, 2017: |
Ybona2016
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My interview at LA office went pretty well. Checked in at 10:00 am, got interviewed at 11:30am, was assigned to An officer which was very accomodating and nice. While waiting for me and my husband's turn we we're so freaking nervous. The moment we were called we went straight to the room and were told to remain standing for the oath taking. The officer ask if we have other evidences we want to submit, so i handed her everything organizely and she was so surprised about it.She loved how i made everything neat and organized, while she was doing the paperworks on the computer ,the interview went. she asked my husband when and how we met, when was our first meeting, when was the moment he said to himself that I'm the right one. Then she asked me if my parents was able to attend the wedding then she advised to just have our wedding in the philippines too for my family. Then after that, she went through the I-485 application form i submitted. Then conversations went through about her experiences with other applicants too. Everything went smoothly with us. Then she handed me the approval notice and explained everything about it. She was happy for us, and us too. She asked if we have any other questions, and i aksed her if i can travel with my green card she said absolutely go wherever you want, just not to forget to bring it with me. Then she she said we can have our lunch. Hehehe. Then we ask her if she's gonna have her lunch too, she replied that she still got 3 more interviews. Then after that she escorted as to the exit door said our great goodbyes.
We got out the building at exactly 12:00pm exactly the time I recieved a text message that my card is being produced.
Everything went smoothly. She was multi tasking when we had our interview. It was also like a normal conversation with a friend sharing our love story. Got out the building very happy. From a nerve wracking waiting to a a burst of joy. Finally I'm GREENED.
| | | Los Angeles CA | Review #22338 on August 16, 2017: |
LLP
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