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| Milwaukee WI |  Review #32208 on June 29, 2023: |
fabirand
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Click here if you found this review helpful | Review Topic: Naturalization
We had our Oath ceremony at the Milwaukee USCIS office (instead of the courthouse, which is apparently more common).
We had about 9 guests, all of whom were able to enter and wait upstairs in the large waiting area - and then proceed into the smaller room for the ceremony. We were able to take all the pictures and videos we wanted, which was very nice.
The security guards and staff were all very polite and friendly, which made the morning even better.
| | | Milwaukee WI | Review #30526 on December 21, 2021: |
vilamp
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Click here if you found this review helpful | Review Topic: Adjustment of Status
So excited to be finally writing this!
We filed our AOS packet on April 2021.
Our case was transferred to the Milwaukee office after my spouse and I moved to Madison, we were worried it would delay things. Luckily things were more or less standard!
Keep note:
- There's free street parking behind the office and metered parking in the streets nearby. But do make sure to come at least 30 min early to secure a spot and have ample time to walk over.
- It is a little hilly, so if you have accessibility issues - think about being dropped off at the door if possible. It's quite a bit of a hike if you have limited mobility.
- There's no clocks at the door, and if you're not bringing a phone with you - remember that you'll only be allowed in 15 min prior to the interview - so maybe wear a watch. Worse case scenario, there's a clock tower in the distance you can squint at to gauge the time.
Our experience:
- We got in early, and waited outside for about 20 minutes before entering. We went through a little security line where we had to hand out our appointment notice and take off metal items (didn't have to take off shoes). Side note: the security officers were such a joy that day! They were so jovial and professional, it really lifted our mood!
- Once you go upstairs, MAKE SURE to walk to the area with all the windows to check in. They'll take your index finger prints and look at your ID to confirm that you're here and let the officer know. We were confused about where to go and if we should just stay put (because we were asked to go up and sit). BUT DEFINITELY REMEMBER TO CHECK IN. Ask someone where to go if you're not sure.
- We waited inside for about 30 minutes before our interview started, but the other couples who entered with us (same time slot) got called in pretty quickly. So do anticipate some variation on that.
- Once our interviewer came to get us, we walked with her to the interviewing room.
- We were not separated. She was very professional and was very patient because a lot of our information (address, jobs, etc. had changed since the application was submitted).
- She asked for our IDs. I (beneficiary) handed my passport, my spouse handed his current US driver's license. We were also asked to submit our previous driver's licenses (even though mine was expired).
- She asked for wedding photos (didn't keep them).
- Asked about how we met while she looked through our photo album. Picked out a couple of photos, and we explained where we were and who we were with.
- Asked about whether we had met each other's parents (yes, and she picked out some photos for it from our album.
- Asked about when we changed our address, asked if we had documents to show for it (we had A LOT haha), so handed over the housing things.
- Also handed over updated i-864 and new paystubs for my spouse.
- Was asked if I brought my i-693, which I did - so I submitted it. (Did question why the medical was done in Illinois when we live in Wisconsin. I explained that we weren't anticipating the interview so soon and had planned on doing the medical later, but then the ENTIRE STATE of Wisconsin had no available appointments for a month under such short notice - so had to get it done at a nearby Illinois town an hour away).
- Went through our I-130 and I-485, updated details and asked the security questions. (This took a while and we're so appreciative for how patient she was because our address is a chore to write lol)
- Told us she was done, explained the 2-year conditional card rule and that if a favorable decision was to be made, we would get the card in the mail. And if she required other documents she'd mail us.
- At that point, she hadn't really asked for much of the giant bag of documents we brought (I don't blame her, we also front loaded the application quite a bit). I asked if I could submit additional documents. She said sure.
- I handed over our joint bank statements, joint insurance info, bookings and tickets for trips with my family over the summer, affidavits from family and friends, screenshots, etc.
- I asked if she wanted to look at our mail from all our previous shared address, and I feel bad, I think it was honestly just a lot. She said no.
- She said we were done, and that if she could have our passports so she could make a copy.
- We waited outside while she made the copies, and then she brought our ids back out.
Did not receive an approval the day of, but still went out to celebrate at a local German restaurant. The whole process is exhausting, and it was nice to feel like we crossed at least one more step!
Was really hoping for on-spot approval like many of the stories here, but learnt that there's confirmation bias at play for those online. Apparently it's 50-50 whether you'll get approved the day of. Wish I knew sooner haha.
Did not get the "Card is being produced" update until 3 weeks later (today! yay!).
| | | Milwaukee WI | Review #29576 on May 4, 2021: |
Woodpecker07
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Security, check-in and interview well organized. Following COVID guidelines. Nice staff. Thumbs up Milwaukee ASC!
| | | Milwaukee WI | Review #29515 on April 20, 2021: |
jaya_razz
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Last month, we FINALLY received the notice to appear for an interview which was scheduled 06/15/2017. This gave us ample time to prepare the documents, scrapbook and all the other necessary things that I felt were necessary and YES there were a LOT to the point that my husband has asked me to calm down and cool it down. I prepared the following for the interview:
Birth Certificates
Marriage Certificate
Pay Stubs
*Copy of my I693
*Copy of I864
I created an album
I-94
Passport/B2 Visa
Pay stubs (me and my husbands)
COEs (me and my husbands)
My tickets from previous Us travels
Email exchange from my stepdaughter and the aunt of my husband
Copy of hotel reservations of our previous travels
Copy of my resignation letter
Spouse's Tax Returns 2 years worth
Bank Statements
Car Registration
Car Insurance
Photocopy of our SSN cards
Volunteer Work Documents
We arrived exactly 30 minutes before our schedule and checked in with our appointment letter and IDs. We waited for approximately 45-50 minutes before we were called. The IO escorted us to her office and apologized for the delay and swore us in. She then asked for our IDs and my passport. She casually asked how we met and I was totally out of words. It was my husband who answered the question. She asked for the timeline of my visits to the U.S and focused on my last visit and asked if my intent was to get married and I said no, it was for a vacation and then we had a talked and I decided to stay. She asked if I just called my previous job, I said I emailed. She then went over a few questions on the I485 and asked for my husband's employment. She went in and asked if me If I belong to a group n the U.S? I said No and my husband reminded me of my volunteer work and my affiliations and the IO took note of the groups that I am with. She ended the conversation with a discussion about the 2 year green card since we are only married for less than a year, she continued with how I can removed the conditions and the paperwork that I need to submit. She mentioned that if my evidence is satisfactory that we may no longer appear for an interview. She said that I can now travel with my GC and my passport and wrapped it up with photocopying both of our driver's license. She didn't even checked my two bags worth of evidence (I didn't mind at all). We were the last to be called but the first to step out of the building. I was so relieved and was still "floating". I think the interview last for 10 minutes only. My husband said that the IO mentioned that I will get my card in 2 weeks (I don't even remember that)
This has been an interesting journey. Thank you for all of your help here in VJ. I did all of the filing of the papers and was very confident because of the amount of help that I got from this website. I have referred this to my friends whose currently working on their immigration journey as well.
More Power!!!
| | | Milwaukee WI | Review #29513 on April 20, 2021: |
jaya_razz
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Click here if you found this review helpful | Review Topic: Adjustment of Status
Last month, we FINALLY received the notice to appear for an interview which was scheduled 06/15/2017. This gave us ample time to prepare the documents, scrapbook and all the other necessary things that I felt were necessary and YES there were a LOT to the point that my husband has asked me to calm down and cool it down. I prepared the following for the interview:
Birth Certificates
Marriage Certificate
Pay Stubs
*Copy of my I693
*Copy of I864
I created an album
I-94
Passport/B2 Visa
Pay stubs (me and my husbands)
COEs (me and my husbands)
My tickets from previous Us travels
Email exchange from my stepdaughter and the aunt of my husband
Copy of hotel reservations of our previous travels
Copy of my resignation letter
Spouse's Tax Returns 2 years worth
Bank Statements
Car Registration
Car Insurance
Photocopy of our SSN cards
Volunteer Work Documents
We arrived exactly 30 minutes before our schedule and checked in with our appointment letter and IDs. We waited for approximately 45-50 minutes before we were called. The IO escorted us to her office and apologized for the delay and swore us in. She then asked for our IDs and my passport. She casually asked how we met and I was totally out of words. It was my husband who answered the question. She asked for the timeline of my visits to the U.S and focused on my last visit and asked if my intent was to get married and I said no, it was for a vacation and then we had a talked and I decided to stay. She asked if I just called my previous job, I said I emailed. She then went over a few questions on the I485 and asked for my husband's employment. She went in and asked if me If I belong to a group n the U.S? I said No and my husband reminded me of my volunteer work and my affiliations and the IO took note of the groups that I am with. She ended the conversation with a discussion about the 2 year green card since we are only married for less than a year, she continued with how I can removed the conditions and the paperwork that I need to submit. She mentioned that if my evidence is satisfactory that we may no longer appear for an interview. She said that I can now travel with my GC and my passport and wrapped it up with photocopying both of our driver's license. She didn't even checked my two bags worth of evidence (I didn't mind at all). We were the last to be called but the first to step out of the building. I was so relieved and was still "floating". I think the interview last for 10 minutes only. My husband said that the IO mentioned that I will get my card in 2 weeks (I don't even remember that)
This has been an interesting journey. Thank you for all of your help here in VJ. I did all of the filing of the papers and was very confident because of the amount of help that I got from this website. I have referred this to my friends whose currently working on their immigration journey as well.
More Power!!!
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