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| Baltimore MD |  Review on August 8, 2018: |
Nouchigang
Rating:  | Review Topic: Adjustment of Status
My interview experience at the Baltimore office:
I had my interview on June 26 2018 at the USCIS office in Baltimore MD, the appointment was scheduled at 8:30 am. We live about an hour away from Baltimore so just to be safe, because you never know with traffic, we left early and arrived at 7:30 AM. We went to Mcdonalds to eat and kill time and went in and checked in around 8:15 AM.
You have to go thru security like in the airport, but no need to take off your shoes.
The waiting room was pretty full, they do all type of interviews, oath ceremonies etc. After an hour waiting we were called around 9:30AM by a gentleman, he walked us to his office and introduced himself.
He checked our IDs and my fingerprint to verify our identities; then sworn us in. He asked if we had any other documents we wanted to add to the application, so I gave him the list below:
W2 for my husband for 2017
My husband last 2 paystubs
our joint 2017 tax return
my offer letter and first paycheck since I started working 3 weeks ago
Joint apartment lease
Car insurance with both our names
Renters insurance with both our names
Proof that I am on his health and dental Insurance plan
copy of my military ID
last 2 statements of our joint checking and savings account
Copy of our joint Cell Phone plan
about 20 pictures from the photo album we brought with various pictures with family, our wedding, honeymoon etc
My medical exam
After that, he told us the conversation will be recorded and kept our IDs until the end.
He first started talking with my husband and went over the petition (I adjusted from B2), he verified all the info on it, asked for my full name, DOB, my parents' name, if he knew where I worked and lived before living together, how we met, why he chose to be with me and get married to me, if he met my parents, who attended our wedding etc.
It wasn't like an interrogation, he was politely asking questions and verifying along the way, so we felt comfortable and not stressed.
He told us he was satisfied with our relationship and would recommend the petition for approval.
Then, it was my turn and we went over the AOS package, he asked for my husband's full name, DOB, his parent's name, if I have met his parents and went over all the information written on it and also the Yes/No questions at the end that he tried to condense a bit. I also told him that I was changing to my married name, he made a note on the application and saw that I changed my name on my Drivers license.
After this part, we went over pictures, he even smiled while looking at a few ones, so we were happy about that.
The interview was over at this point and he asked if we had any questions, I told him I would like for my green card to have my married name. He assured me it will be the case.
Finally, he gave us like a receipt that says we completed the interview and the case was being held for review. He reassured us that it was nothing bad but just their procedure. I read on the Baltimore thread that it is just how they are at this particular office, they never tell you if you are approved on the spot and always give you that paper.
He told us to look out for the mail, for either the approval letter or if they require additional document they will be in touch. The whole interview took about 45 min.
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Consulate / USCIS Member Review #24410