AOS & EAD Feb. 2008 Filers

[English_Rose 0]

Just an update again...we received the welcome notice and the green card in the mail! Surprisingly it didn't take as long as we though. We filed K-1 just about a year ago, and we already have the green card. It's so annoying to wait, but in the end, it seems a lot quicker looking back.

Congrats, no more USCIS for you for another 2 years.

[shawna7 4]

hey everyone.. I'm just checking to see how everyones doing..congrats to those with approvals..to those still waiting..its soon!! just because I don't always post..doesn't mean i'm not still checking in on my co-february filers!

I'm heading to Toronto today to check on my pregnant wonder!!(anyone who knows me..knows what I'm talking about! )

S

[Leafgal 3]

Shawna have a good trip and hope all is well. Do update when you get back or when you are there.

[ssrose18 0]

There are a few of us left.

Tic toc tic toc...

There have to be something going on with the applicantions from California, I notice a few of the applications are in hold, Spirit Alight from a K-1, G&A has a K-3 visa and ssrose18 has a K-1 and of course my husband has a K-3 visa waiting for AOS, in my husband's personal case, he had not been touched since biometrics, and this was five months ago.

I'm happy for the ones who are done waiting, but come on, it's like making a long line and seeing people cutting you in the line. Does it make any sense?

Ana

I'm actually on an F-1 and waiting for an interview for my local office which is in San Jose, CA. But yes it is like people cutting you in line but sometimes they can't help it because they are being asked to cut you in line, which still makes you mad, but not at the person who cut you but the person who told them to cut.

[soulprovider915 4]

There are a few of us left.

Tic toc tic toc...

There have to be something going on with the applicantions from California, I notice a few of the applications are in hold, Spirit Alight from a K-1, G&A has a K-3 visa and ssrose18 has a K-1 and of course my husband has a K-3 visa waiting for AOS, in my husband's personal case, he had not been touched since biometrics, and this was five months ago.

I'm happy for the ones who are done waiting, but come on, it's like making a long line and seeing people cutting you in the line. Does it make any sense?

Ana

I'm actually on an F-1 and waiting for an interview for my local office which is in San Jose, CA. But yes it is like people cutting you in line but sometimes they can't help it because they are being asked to cut you in line, which still makes you mad, but not at the person who cut you but the person who told them to cut.

Actually I wouldn't say they were told to cut in line, but rather put in the line against everybody's wishes including themselves. It just makes an uncomfortable situation for everyone.

[bluegreen 0]

hey everyone.. I'm just checking to see how everyones doing..congrats to those with approvals..to those still waiting..its soon!! just because I don't always post..doesn't mean i'm not still checking in on my co-february filers!

I'm heading to Toronto today to check on my pregnant wonder!!(anyone who knows me..knows what I'm talking about! )

S

Have a great time Shawna!!

[lovelylili 1]

I still do not see the information that I sent you to update. Let me know if I should resend it.

[darkhorse 0]

Hey peeps!

I wanted to stop by and send some good vibes to all the people that are still not approved!

Hang in there people!

[Chantel 0]

Hey peeps!

I wanted to stop by and send some good vibes to all the people that are still not approved!

Hang in there people!

thanks , got it

[bluegreen 0]

I'm legit!!!

I just got back from my interview, have called everyone to celebrate, dropped my husband at the golf course (sheesh), and thought I would update you guys on my Denver interview.

I was seriously nervous the night before and had a bad sleep. My husband did too, and he woke up with food poisoning (he's been out for a work dinner the night before). Great. So we hydrate and drag ourselves into the car with my gigantic folder of evidence and photos and hit the road.

The waiting room is about 1/4 full. There are two female IO's who keep walking out with smiling couples, congratulating them and wishing them well. Then they welcome the next couple equally profusely. They are kind of acting like long lost relatives or something. I think, "Hmm, this actually looks kinda fun", and stop feeling nervous.

Then the door opens and this stern looking guy barks out my last name. No smile, nothing. Great. He walks us to the room and swears us in. Then he starts rapid-firing (really easy) questions at me. "What is your birthdate? (duh)" "where did your husband reside before Colorado" "What is your address" "When did you meet?". I noticed he had my files open to the G-325A form. He points to one picture from my file and asks where it is. I tell him about the wedding we went to together. He asks me the standard prostitution/terrorism questions too.

Then he relaxes.

"Whistler, huh? [That's my hometown]I have always dreamed of going there. What's the snow like in January?" What?? Then he tells us he is an avid skier, and he and my husband get into this big long conversation about Utah vs. Colorado resorts. Then he mentions he has just moved from California, so they get into a big long chat about that too.

Next he asks for my husbands tax return, but quickly realizes that he has the 2007 return in my file already. He mentions how organized my application is and how that really helps. My husband tells him we had a disagreement about whether to hole punch at the top or the side (it's the top, I was right!), and the IO says it is so great when people do that for them.

Then he says "okay you're approved, so look out for your card in the mail in 2-3 weeks" and hands me a photocopied letter of explanation/approval.

He did not look at a single, solitary thing I brought with me. I was kind of disappointed, since I had such a lovely big file for him! He did not take my I-94 or my AP papers, or my EAD card. He never asked me about my intent on entry (as I entered as a tourist).

Then I ask about the I-155 stamp, since I am attending an important wedding in Canada next week. He says that they don't usually like to give them out, because it is an additional 15 minutes of paperwork, but if I have travel plans he would be happy to. It takes about 5 minutes, during which time he and his new best friend, aka my husband, chat about his four year old daughter, whose photo is on his desk.

That's was it!!

I get home and I already have an email from CRIS saying that my card production had been ordered...

Yippeee!

So sorry this was so long and detailed, but hopefully it might help someone else who is as nervous as I was. I guess you can never be too prepared, and it definitely helped me feel ready for anything, but it was a lot easier than I had anticipated.

Thanks everyone for being such a great support team - it has made a world of difference. You can do this w/o a lawyer, but it would have been close to impossible without everyone here *feels like she is giving an Academy Award acceptance speech*

I'll be sticking around for sure - looking forward to hearing of everyone's approvals soon!

I'll cross post this in the bigger AOS forum too so it's easier to find in a Denver search:)

Edited June 27, 2008 by bluegreen

[Heliosphan 1]

I'm legit!!!

I just got back from my interview, have called everyone to celebrate, dropped my husband at the golf course (sheesh), and thought I would update you guys on my Denver interview.

I was seriously nervous the night before and had a bad sleep. My husband did too, and he woke up with food poisoning (he's been out for a work dinner the night before). Great. So we hydrate and drag ourselves into the car with my gigantic folder of evidence and photos and hit the road.

The waiting room is about 1/4 full. There are two female IO's who keep walking out with smiling couples, congratulating them and wishing them well. Then they welcome the next couple equally profusely. They are kind of acting like long lost relatives or something. I think, "Hmm, this actually looks kinda fun", and stop feeling nervous.

Then the door opens and this stern looking guy barks out my last name. No smile, nothing. Great. He walks us to the room and swears us in. Then he starts rapid-firing (really easy) questions at me. "What is your birthdate? (duh)" "where did your husband reside before Colorado" "What is your address" "When did you meet?". I noticed he had my files open to the G-325A form. He points to one picture from my file and asks where it is. I tell him about the wedding we went to together. He asks me the standard prostitution/terrorism questions too.

Then he relaxes.

"Whistler, huh? [That's my hometown]I have always dreamed of going there. What's the snow like in January?" What?? Then he tells us he is an avid skier, and he and my husband get into this big long conversation about Utah vs. Colorado resorts. Then he mentions he has just moved from California, so they get into a big long chat about that too.

Next he asks for my husbands tax return, but quickly realizes that he has the 2007 return in my file already. He mentions how organized my application is and how that really helps. My husband tells him we had a disagreement about whether to hole punch at the top or the side (it's the top, I was right!), and the IO says it is so great when people do that for them.

Then he says "okay you're approved, so look out for your card in the mail in 2-3 weeks" and hands me a photocopied letter of explanation/approval.

He did not look at a single, solitary thing I brought with me. I was kind of disappointed, since I had such a lovely big file for him! He did not take my I-94 or my AP papers, or my EAD card. He never asked me about my intent on entry (as I entered as a tourist).

Then I ask about the I-155 stamp, since I am attending an important wedding in Canada next week. He says that they don't usually like to give them out, because it is an additional 15 minutes of paperwork, but if I have travel plans he would be happy to. It takes about 5 minutes, during which time he and his new best friend, aka my husband, chat about his four year old daughter, whose photo is on his desk.

That's was it!!

I get home and I already have an email from CRIS saying that my card production had been ordered...

Yippeee!

So sorry this was so long and detailed, but hopefully it might help someone else who is as nervous as I was. I guess you can never be too prepared, and it definitely helped me feel ready for anything, but it was a lot easier than I had anticipated.

Thanks everyone for being such a great support team - it has made a world of difference. You can do this w/o a lawyer, but it would have been close to impossible without everyone here *feels like she is giving an Academy Award acceptance speech*

I'll be sticking around for sure - looking forward to hearing of everyone's approvals soon!

I'll cross post this in the bigger AOS forum too so it's easier to find in a Denver search:)

That was great! See we told you that you wouldn't need that intent evidence! I'm glad that it went smoothly, now you can relax and not check for touches everyday

[ShadowYU 1]

There are a few of us left.

Tic toc tic toc...

There have to be something going on with the applicantions from California, I notice a few of the applications are in hold, Spirit Alight from a K-1, G&A has a K-3 visa and ssrose18 has a K-1 and of course my husband has a K-3 visa waiting for AOS, in my husband's personal case, he had not been touched since biometrics, and this was five months ago.

I'm happy for the ones who are done waiting, but come on, it's like making a long line and seeing people cutting you in the line. Does it make any sense?

Ana

I'm actually on an F-1 and waiting for an interview for my local office which is in San Jose, CA. But yes it is like people cutting you in line but sometimes they can't help it because they are being asked to cut you in line, which still makes you mad, but not at the person who cut you but the person who told them to cut.

Hey I am on F-1 too and still waiting. Woohoo.

[silverfai 0]

There are a few of us left.

Tic toc tic toc...

There have to be something going on with the applicantions from California, I notice a few of the applications are in hold, Spirit Alight from a K-1, G&A has a K-3 visa and ssrose18 has a K-1 and of course my husband has a K-3 visa waiting for AOS, in my husband's personal case, he had not been touched since biometrics, and this was five months ago.

I'm happy for the ones who are done waiting, but come on, it's like making a long line and seeing people cutting you in the line. Does it make any sense?

Ana

I'm actually on an F-1 and waiting for an interview for my local office which is in San Jose, CA. But yes it is like people cutting you in line but sometimes they can't help it because they are being asked to cut you in line, which still makes you mad, but not at the person who cut you but the person who told them to cut.

Hey I am on F-1 too and still waiting. Woohoo.

I am another F1er

[PfcsBaby 0]

Well after an RFE for my 4 year old son's application a month ago, I got an email yesterday saying his GC is on its way. I'm glad this whole process is over at least for the next 2 years. Guess its a good birthday present for his 5th birthday tomorrow.

Edited June 28, 2008 by PfcsBaby

[macutelit 0]

Well after an RFE for my 4 year old son's application a month ago, I got an email yesterday saying his GC is on its way. I'm glad this whole process is over at least for the next 2 years. Guess its a good birthday present for his 5th birthday tomorrow.

congrats!!! my case untill now I dont know no touch or anything I am started to worry amI deny or what I have son and the gc bother me sometime why no touch