Everything went so well. We arrived sometime before 2pm for a 2.30 appointment. The lady that seemed the nicest (and the one we hoped to get) called my name at 2.40pm.
We had to swear ourselves in and sit. She explained how the interview was going to proceed and then started. She first asked the mandatory questions: name, birth, address, etc...
Her first question regarding our relationship was about how we met which she asked directly to me (the alien) but my husband contributed the details. It seemed to be going pretty well.
Frankly, after that question, there weren't many others. We started talking about local life and events and places to visit; and while we were still talking she stamped my passport in approval.
She said it would take from 1 to 2 months to get the green card in the mail but in the meantime the stamp in my passport would suffice for any travel and proof of residency (the stamp itself is valid for a year). Apparently the 1 to 2 months wait is due to a change of policy and machine equipment for printing.
And that was it!
Strangely enough it lasted about 40 minutes but only because we were talking about beer.
Consulate / USCIS Member Review #4693
Review on July 7, 2009:
