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| New York City NY |  Review #6525 on August 25, 2010: |
Nystu
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AOS Interview, Garden City, NY
Arrived at 9:30 for a 10:00 AM interview, droppped pur interview letter and were asked to wait to be called. We were called with a group of about 50 more people and escorted to the second floor, there we waited a bit longer. At about 10:45 we were called for out interview. The officer asked me how we met, where we lived, if my wife had children and where were the children, at this point the officer seemed a little concerned with the fact that the kids have been away from their mother for a year (I actually found that very nice), he asked who is taking care of them and I said they have a nanny who's been with them for almost 9 years, I also told him I had already filed I-130's for them, this changed everything, he seemed a lot more comfortable hearing that and after that we were done in a little over 15 minutes.
The IO called for and interpreter and asked my wife the same questions he asked me, then the yes/no questions on the forms, he asked for pictures (kept one), any aditional evidence, and then said the wonderful words "I am going to approve this, you will have to wait for about an hour so you can get your passport stamped".
All and all a very easy and pleaseant experience.
| | | New York City NY | Review #6476 on August 13, 2010: |
Felipe23
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Interview in Garden City-NY
so our appointment was at 1PM in Garden city and we arrived at 12 since it was too early we went to McDonald's right next door to eat something.
we pass by security around 12:20 and drop our letter and wait to be called downstairs around 1:20 we were call to go upstairs and we wait about 15 min to be called ,the IO was an asian lady that i feel so bad to no remember her name 
we went to her office that was full of little bonsai trees and she swore us ,she start saying my name and to see my passport and she ask me:
ok where did you guys met?
i told her the place and she was asking about (was a restaurant) and my wife was answering the questions with me she ask who attend the weeding ,if i knew her family and who support me to come to US(i came with 20 years old)and than she said that if we were married for 2 years we will get a permanent resident for 10 years and we were like wait a minute we are married for two years we just celebrate last week?!?!?and she apologize maybe she read a 9 instead of 7 on the papers...lol.
well after that we spend almost 30 min just talking to her about everything that you can imagine(world cup,trips,how long island is better than NYC...lol) she was so cool, after that she said that she is gonna stamp my passport if i need to travel and that the green card will arrive in 2 months(i know that it doesn't take that long)
well that was all folks hope everybody have good interviews and wish the best for you all
no USCIS until 2020 :blink:
| | | New York City NY | Review #6401 on July 27, 2010: |
Krys & Nova
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We are APPROVED!!!
Here is how it all went down!
We arrived @ the Federal Building @ 2pm. We went through security and hubby had to take off his shoes (funny I sailed through with no problems). The security guard was this REALLY cool older Jamaican man, he started flirting with me while they were giving hubby the once over. Once that was finished, hubby and him started joking (I was REALLY at ease). We checked in on the eighth floor, the lady behind the desk was not having a good day.
The room was very unwelcoming and had a few couples were already waiting, it seemed as though everyone had a lawyers! We were seated and waiting by 2.20pm. About 10mins passed and a lady emerged from an interview crying hysterically so you know I was IMMEDIATELY on edge.
We were called in @ 3.05 by an older Indian fellow (I have no idea what his name is).
He swore us in and got right down to business.
He asked for my for: BC, passport
He asked hubby for: BC, passport, driver's license (weird, because I though he asked for SO much citizen proof).
3 pics
Marriage certificate
Comingling of finances
Down to the questions:
Me (Krys)
How did you meet?
When did you first meet in person?
When we started dating?
What is hubby's take home salary?
What are our mthly expenses?
How did you know he was the one?
Hubby's questions:
Are you guys going to have a traditional ceremony? When?
Is she currently working?
Has she ever worked?
Back to me: all the yes/no question on the I-485
That's it! He told us to go back to the waiting room he would be with us in a minute.
10mins passed, he called my name and says: I've approved your application as of today, your GC will be mailed to you in 1 month, but in the mean time I've stamped your passport, you can travel as you please it is like your GC (I already knew this).
I had the weirdest reaction: I started laughing hysterically.
All-and-all, a great experience, we were done in 5mins.
No more USCIS for 21 mths
Oh yeah, he told my husband about removing conditions in 2yrs.. I tuned him out because thanks to VJ, I already know this.
(updated on July 27, 2010)
(updated on July 28, 2010)
| | | New York City NY | Review #6177 on June 8, 2010: |
otta
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We had our AOS interview in early June and it was fairly painless. The wait was stressful; there was over an hour's delay. We didn't have a lawyer with us and there was no need; we had prepared a lot of documentation and neither one of us had ever had any problems with the law.
We were interviewed by a pleasant man who started by joking about the difficult pronunciation of my last name. During the interview we actually managed to have a conversation on things like cultural events in the city, our pets, and even electric bills :-)
First we had to provide a certified copy of our marriage certificate, my husband's proof of US citizenship, and both of our IDs. The questions we were asked regarding our AOS petition:
1. When did we move in together? Who lived in the apartment first? (the interviewer was pleased both our names were on the list)
2. Do we know each other's full names?
3. Do we know each other's dates of birth?
4. Do I know my in-laws' names?
5. Was there a wedding?
6. Do we know each other's families?
7. How did we meet?
8. Do we have kids?
9. Do we both work?
He asked for evidence - we showed our joint bank account statements, copies of lease and rent payment checks with both our names, joint insurance etc. He asked for photos, so we showed him an album with about 100 photos. He made it clear it was more than enough, although he went through all of them, making comments about cuisine or travel, which allowed us to keep up pleasant conversation.
The interviewer laughed that often people bring multiple huge albums which is far more than they can or need to see. He also was glad that the bank statements had both our names on it. He said sometimes people bring some statements that have the name of one spouse, and some statements have the name of the other spouse, which is not really a proof.
He finally asked me the long list of questions about intent to overthrow government, prostitution, drugs etc.
At the end, he wrote in my passport that we had the interview and he gave me a sheet saying the file is held for further review. He said he would recommend us for approval, but his supervisor had to review every decision and we would find out within 60 days.
All in all, I really think it tends to be a near-pleasant experience if you don't have anything to hide. Good luck to all!
| | | New York City NY | Review #6092 on May 19, 2010: |
Jo & Danny
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We had our interview yesterday. We were on time, our appointment was @ 2:30pm, we were called @ 3:50pm and finished @ 4:20pm. Our IO was very friendly, he made small talk. Here are the series of questions that was asked of us that I can remember.
1. are you both working?
2. our parents first names
3. how we met and where?
4. the date of our marriage
5. how long have we been married
6. how long have we been together
7. how many children do we have and their ages
8. have we been married before, any divorces
9. our address
10. did we have a big wedding and how many people were there
11. do we have any joint bills and bank statements
12. my 2009 tax transcripts
13. any joint sponsor
He took Danny's passport before the interview, but returned it @ the end, only wrote in it that he had his interview on 5/18. We told him we still have not received the EAD, he check on it and said its still processing. He did not removed his I-94 stapled to his passport, I thought they take that @ the interview. He told us our file has to go to his supervisor for review and we will have a decision within 60 days.
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