AOS interview tomorrow - checklist

[chadlaure 2]

So here we go, tomorrow is our interview for the GC in Detroit

here is what we have:

- Interview letter

- My passport with I-94

- His US passport

- I-693 (even if already submitted, i'm bringing another copy)

- Medical form from K1 medical visit

- I-864 with W2 + form 1040 of last 3 years from sponsor (already submitted but bring new copy)

- I-864 with W2 + form 1040 of last 3 years, letter employer, paystubs, passport copy from co-sponsor (already submitted but bring new copy)

- Letter of Approval of I-129F

- Copy visa with I-94 attached

- Confirmation receipt with case numbers for AOS/AP/EAD

- Biometrics appointment notice with stamp from ASC

- EAD card + approval letter

- AP forms x2

- My birth certificate

- Translation in English of birth certificate

- His US birth certificate

- Copy his bio page US passport

- Certified copy of mariage license + original mariage licencse

Proofs of relationship with both names:

- Lease agreement

- Car title

- Car insurance

- Apartment insurance

- Cell phone profile info listing both of our names

- Letter from bank saying we are joint owners on bank account

- Last 3 bank statements

- New paychecks from co-sponsor (September to now)

- Copy SSN with married name

- Pictures from our civil and religious weddings

- Copy of wedding invitations

- Driver licences/ID

Also:

- Copy of the whole AOS package sent in August

- COpy of everything listed above since we're coming with originals, we'll have copies

Please, any comments, ideas or advices are welcome!!

Thanks!!

[TimandJoyce 1]

Best wishes!!!

I'd say you have lots of proof of everything, and I'm sure you're bringing originals too. Maybe all they want to do is compare? Or maybe look closer at finance? Who knows...

You're probably going to be just fine! Can't wait to hear how it all goes for you.

[SapphireDreams 71]

You sound super prepared. I think you'll be just fine!!

Good luck

[bowflex 0]

Looks like you've got everything, nice job Enjoy the new building, I was actually pleasantly surprised that they moved out of the old dungeon building they had going on when I first visited at the beginning of the process. Good luck!!!

[July09Bride 1]

Looks good! Here's what we took...

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For Starters

~ bring the USC (as required, since he entered on a K1 which is marriage based - so I HAVE to go this time)

~ his passport - required

~ transcription (I-693) for vax documents (required)

~ USC passport (to prove citizenship) - required

~ his original birth certificate - required

~ USC original birth certificate - required

~ copy of EVERYTHING submitted when initially filing for I-485 (AOS) - required

~ All NOAs and APs and EADs (and copies) - required

~ original certified version of our marriage license (and copies) - required

~ original and copies of his US SS Card

~ original and copies of USC SS Card (since I changed my name to his)

~ copies from his passport of his K1 Visa and I-94

~ copy of the check submitted to pay for EAD/AP/AOS

~ additional paystubs for USC (already submitted letter of employment, taxes, affidavit of support, etc.)

additionally...

Proof of Relationship/Establishing Eligibility for Lawful Permanent Residence status

~ pictures from wedding (extras for them to keep)

~ pictures from honeymoon (extras for them to keep)

~ pictures from a recent concert we went to (extras for them to keep)

~ USC health insurance form where he has been added

~ Flight ticket info from honeymoon with both of our names on it

~ Statement from HRDC with his adress as a US address

~ Statement from my financial insurance company, stating he is the beneficiary for my Life Insurance/Retirement Investment, should something happen to me

~ Statement from bank that he is my beneficiary for my bank accounts

~ Statement from bank that I am his beneficiary for his bank accounts

~ Statement from bank that he is applying for credit cards in US (mailed to his US address)

~ copy of the paper that came with one of credit cards showing I changed my name on my account to his last name

~ Auto insurance documents for both of our vehicles with both of our names on the insurance cards

~ Print out from cell phone compnay that has both of our names and our cell phones are part of the same account... eventhough T-Mobile won't add his name (they say it isn't necessary - UGH!!!)

~ Statement from the Office of Retirement Services from the State of Michigan stating that he is 100% sole beneficiary of my pension and also for a refund should anything happen to me

Beyond that, I'm not sure what else I could provide??!! Suggestions?

Anyone else from Canada go through AOS interviews after a K1? Is the sort of "stuff" we should bring? By the way, I have an original and 2 copies of everything listed above (except pictures).

[chadlaure 2]

THank you everyone!

I have the originals + copy for each except pictures as well.

I was thinking maybe bring some wedding cards and notes from people?

Should we bring our file for the K1? I-129f and stuff?

[MapleLeafBaby 1]

GOOD LUCK!!!! How exciting that you will be a GC approved person tmrw!

[OBX 51]

Good luck.

[Hugglebuggles 60]

Good luck!! Sounds like you're really prepared. Looking forward to hearing about your approval!

[antda 13]

Hi Chadlaure and Everyone,

Good luck on your interview tomorrow Chadlaure!..I'm sure you'll do well and pass there, especially with all the evidence and paperwork that you have already prepeared.. (and yes, do keep us updated here on vj as to what happens next too)

By the way....

Although the AOS stage for us seems so long ago and so many years ago....(sometime in 2006)

But if it helps, here is a list of what we enclosed for that initial stage of the immigration game for us (Ant+D):

G-325A Biographical Information (1 form for Ant, 1 form for D) (free)

I-130 Petition for Alien Relative (1 form for D) ($190)

-D's USC Birth Certificate copy

-D's 2 passport-sized photographs ($10)

-Ant and D's Marriage Certificate copy

I-485 Permanent Residence Application (1 form for Ant) ($325 + $70 Biometrics)

-Ant's foreign Birth Certificate copy

-Ant's Canadian Passport and Citizenship Card copy

-Ant's Canadian Passport pages copy, with B-2 Visitor's Visa Stamp and I-94 ($5) in it

-Ant's 2 passport-sized photographs ($10)

-Ant and D's Marriage Certificate copy

I-693 Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status (1 form for Ant) ($200 Medical Fees)

-Ant's completed immunization worksheet form (in a sealed envelope) by the Civil Surgeon Doctor

I-864 Affidavit of Support (1 form for D as a Sponsor, 1 form for Co-Sponsor) (free)

-D's Extra Note/Letter explaining our financial situation and our need for a co-sponsor

-Co-Sponsor - copies of - Tax Form (1040), W2 Form, Work Contract, USC Birth Certificate

Note:

I did not file for the EAD ($180) or AP ($170), as I did not feel that it was necessary at that time for such. Lol..I felt no need to work and/or to go back to Canada right away, and I wanted to save on costs by not filing these. I was also told that these forms were "optional", so I didn't bother filing them either.

As well, I filed all my paperwork in my "married last name", as that is the name that I planned to use (and am stil using), and I wanted all my immigration paperwork (green card, etc.) and other paperwork to reflect such. Also, I did not have my SSN at that time (I needed my green card first in order to get such), so I couldn't be added to any financial information and/or bills yet, so I didn't have that for the aos interview.

Total costs for our (Ant+D) AOS process (to the USCIS for its forms and fees, in 2006): $810 (plus very low minimum sliding-scale lawyer costs)

During the interview I also brought along:

- the documentation and forms listed above,

- photos (taken during our relationship, marriage/wedding, and honeymoon, and afterwards, lol...they really liked those),

- correspondences (letters, e-mails, cards, etc. over the years, lol..they didn't really want to see those though, as we had too much stuff already),

- original copies of all documentation, etc (as suggested in the interview letter for me what else to bring).

As well, the lawyer that we hired before, went with us during the interview too, which in our case we found to be helpful. The AOS interview was in Buffalo, NY and only took about 15-20 minutes. Quick and simple, as the Immigration Officer only asked Ant and D a few questions and they showed them the forms and required listed evidence.

Needless to say we were approved and got my 2yr green card ...3 months/84 days later....

See my detailed VJ timeline below (the link is in my signature) for more information....

Hope this helps. Good luck with the rest of your immigration journey too.

Ant (AOS..So long ago....)

So here we go, tomorrow is our interview for the GC in Detroit

here is what we have:

- Interview letter

- My passport with I-94

- His US passport

- I-693 (even if already submitted, i'm bringing another copy)

- Medical form from K1 medical visit

- I-864 with W2 + form 1040 of last 3 years from sponsor (already submitted but bring new copy)

- I-864 with W2 + form 1040 of last 3 years, letter employer, paystubs, passport copy from co-sponsor (already submitted but bring new copy)

- Letter of Approval of I-129F

- Copy visa with I-94 attached

- Confirmation receipt with case numbers for AOS/AP/EAD

- Biometrics appointment notice with stamp from ASC

- EAD card + approval letter

- AP forms x2

- My birth certificate

- Translation in English of birth certificate

- His US birth certificate

- Copy his bio page US passport

- Certified copy of mariage license + original mariage licencse

Proofs of relationship with both names:

- Lease agreement

- Car title

- Car insurance

- Apartment insurance

- Cell phone profile info listing both of our names

- Letter from bank saying we are joint owners on bank account

- Last 3 bank statements

- New paychecks from co-sponsor (September to now)

- Copy SSN with married name

- Pictures from our civil and religious weddings

- Copy of wedding invitations

- Driver licences/ID

Also:

- Copy of the whole AOS package sent in August

- COpy of everything listed above since we're coming with originals, we'll have copies

Please, any comments, ideas or advices are welcome!!

Thanks!!

Edited October 27, 2009 by Ant+D+A

[weddingproject 0]

how long after approval of AP and EAD do you recieve the interview letter? My husband and I are in a rush because we need to travel for our wedding in Nigeria. It is possible to call for an earlier interview date after we recieve the letter?