AOS Interview, am I approved???

[Paul&Adri 0]

I had my AOS interview october 27th. Everything went ok, the officer didnt really ask us many questions, he just went over the for i had filled out and ask me everything just making sure i had filled out ok.. he didnt ask any personal questions to me or husband about how we met or anything like that. I had prepared a folder with joint bank accounts, lease agreements and deed for our house. Also had photo album with pictures of both of us with each others families and friends. I asked him if he wanted to see all of this and he said sure... so he kinda looked trough them. After that he just said that he knows that my I-130 was approved but he didnt have a copy of the file and didnt know why did they approved it if we hadnt sent any proof that we were living together (i forgot to send this in) . He said he didnt have much to ask since my i-130 was already approved and he didnt have a hard copy. he said we were done and that he was going to make a recommendation for my AOS to be approved.. and that we should hear in the next 4-6 weeks.

he didnt specificly said it was approved, so we ask him and he said "I'm making a recomendation to approve you, but is not up to me"

what does this mean? I thought he was supposed to approve me, deny me or say we needed to bring more info....

So has anyone had this happen before? What does it mean?

Thanks everyone!

[kokobearus 4]

I had my AOS interview october 27th. Everything went ok, the officer didnt really ask us many questions, he just went over the for i had filled out and ask me everything just making sure i had filled out ok.. he didnt ask any personal questions to me or husband about how we met or anything like that. I had prepared a folder with joint bank accounts, lease agreements and deed for our house. Also had photo album with pictures of both of us with each others families and friends. I asked him if he wanted to see all of this and he said sure... so he kinda looked trough them. After that he just said that he knows that my I-130 was approved but he didnt have a copy of the file and didnt know why did they approved it if we hadnt sent any proof that we were living together (i forgot to send this in) . He said he didnt have much to ask since my i-130 was already approved and he didnt have a hard copy. he said we were done and that he was going to make a recommendation for my AOS to be approved.. and that we should hear in the next 4-6 weeks.

he didnt specificly said it was approved, so we ask him and he said "I'm making a recomendation to approve you, but is not up to me"

what does this mean? I thought he was supposed to approve me, deny me or say we needed to bring more info....

So has anyone had this happen before? What does it mean?

Thanks everyone!

That was what happend to me too. But don't worry,you are approved. You will get letter in a week.

[Paul&Adri 0]

That was what happend to me too. But don't worry,you are approved. You will get letter in a week.

I hope so! also.. he was going to take my I-94 but the rethought about it and said you keep it for now!

[cdn_in_wa 1]

I had my AOS interview october 27th. Everything went ok, the officer didnt really ask us many questions, he just went over the for i had filled out and ask me everything just making sure i had filled out ok.. he didnt ask any personal questions to me or husband about how we met or anything like that. I had prepared a folder with joint bank accounts, lease agreements and deed for our house. Also had photo album with pictures of both of us with each others families and friends. I asked him if he wanted to see all of this and he said sure... so he kinda looked trough them. After that he just said that he knows that my I-130 was approved but he didnt have a copy of the file and didnt know why did they approved it if we hadnt sent any proof that we were living together (i forgot to send this in) . He said he didnt have much to ask since my i-130 was already approved and he didnt have a hard copy. he said we were done and that he was going to make a recommendation for my AOS to be approved.. and that we should hear in the next 4-6 weeks.

he didnt specificly said it was approved, so we ask him and he said "I'm making a recomendation to approve you, but is not up to me"

what does this mean? I thought he was supposed to approve me, deny me or say we needed to bring more info....

So has anyone had this happen before? What does it mean?

Thanks everyone!

The recommendation to approve you happened to most people who were interviewed in the Seattle office for the last 2-3 weeks. So far, approval notices and GC production ordered is what is being reported. One even has the GC in hand after 2 1/2 weeks! I think it's just that some IOs are not yet able to independently approve applications without another IOs review.

Don't worry, it looks like you'll be approved!

[Lili 3]

The I-130 is the form that requires burden of proof to show it is a bona fide relationship. As it is already approved, I wouldn't worry anymore. If he had a doubt, he would have asked to see more proofs.

You are approved, it is just a formality for them to have their supervisors review their cases, it seems.

[the2ofus 0]

The I-130 is the form that requires burden of proof to show it is a bona fide relationship. As it is already approved, I wouldn't worry anymore. If he had a doubt, he would have asked to see more proofs.

You are approved, it is just a formality for them to have their supervisors review their cases, it seems.

What is your online status saying? DId you check your case on the website?

[Lili 3]

The 2ofus, I don't think you meant to ask me...not sure though.

[the2ofus 0]

You are right! It wasn;t ment for ya ...

I wanted to click on "fast reply"...and instead clicked on "Quote" ) Sorry

Edited November 6, 2008 by the2ofus

[Lili 3]

No problem!

Congrats on your interview, btw...it must be a relief!

[Paul&Adri 0]

My status online is not updated yet, last time it was updated was in June. But i guess i just have to wait! hopefully it wont be much longer. I'm making plans to go to Mexico for the holidays so hopefully i will get the GC on time.. or I wont be going ...

[Schuller 0]

Just had our AOS interview yesterday in Seattle office. I was also surprised not to receive an immediate response that it was approved or rejected.

After we were notified that the interview was over I asked if we were approved, the response from the officer was:

"I don't make the final decision, at least two other people will look at your file first before approval. If I were to approve you now and then an issue surfaced it would be very difficult for us to retract that approval. A letter will be sent in a few weeks with the results."

I figured we weren't approved and maybe they just wanted to avoid confrontation at the interview and send rejection letter in mail instead. I am relieved to read the responses for others in the same situation, looks like my assumption is wrong.

Thanks everybody for keeping us updated!

[2xHollyx2 3]

Same for me. I had my interview in Chicago. The IO told me his supervisor has to sign it but for him we are approved.

Now i'm waiting for the mail ...

[ellla 0]

Same for me. I had my interview in Chicago. The IO told me his supervisor has to sign it but for him we are approved.

Now i'm waiting for the mail ...

I spoke with a lawyer in Chicago and she told me that they review and approve AOS usually on Friday on Monday - cases from the previous week. So hopefully you will hear something tomorrow! Let us know, my interview is on Monday, also in Chicago.

When you get a chance, could you please give us a short review of how your interview went and what questions were you asked?

[Paul&Adri 0]

i'll be looking out on the uscis online case status on my mailbox... I'll keep things posted and if any of you that have the same problem get a response please post it here so we will know...

Thanks!

[Paul&Adri 0]

Just to follow up... saturday, i got a letter on the mail saying i was approved and that they ordered my card production! So happy about that!