January 2009 AOS Submitters

[Marikiya_dhr 0]

Well... I know It would be better if he could go with me... but there is nothing I can do. It is not like he can fly from the ship... you know?

Im going to try and call the military line on Monday and see what they say. Maybe they tell me that I can schedule my interview for when my husband gets back this summer.

I have a deployment letter saying that he is on deployment... I guess I will take that to the interview.

I dunno....

[Marikiya_dhr 0]

Yes...I dont think my husband will be home till July or August. He is on deployment right now. I didnt thik this was going to go this fast... I mean I dont know when my interview will be but yu know..

Try calling the help line for military members and their family they might be able to assist you with what you need to do and what you would need to prepare. Here is the number: 1-877-247-4645

You might also want to check this out: Information for Members of the Military and Their Families.

Thanks for the number dbears!

[Alex & Rachel 78]

Rachel and shes': Good luck on your biometrics today. Pls let us know how it goes. It's interesting to know that some USCIS centers are open on Saturday. I wish we also had a Saturday sched so my kids wont have to be absent from school again but I am still very happy and thankful that we got the biometrics schedule as it is.

Good luck to all of us. Have a grand weekend.

Thanks dbears!

Well, Alex and I were so afraid of being late that we turned up 40 minutes early. This turned out to be very fortuitous, as it was early in the morning and there were no queues, so I was actually in and out before my appointment was officially due to start. My appointment was for 9 am; I was out by 8.55 am.

Filled in my form, handed it in at reception, walked around the corner and didn't even have time to sit down before a lady took me to the nearest biometrics station where she took my fingerprints and photo.

It says on the appointment letter to just bring the letter and a photo ID, but if you filled out the forms using your married name as I did then you'll certainly need your marriage certificate too. I'd also recommend making a note of your SSN somewhere as it asks for it on the form. I had to leave it blank as I didn't bring my SSN with me.

When they take your fingerprints they ask you to rub gel onto your hands and then for each finger they'll wipe it with a wet wipe just beforehand.

The lady took each fingerprint twice, and I noticed that it kept flashing up on screen that my fingerprints were not a good match! My thumbs were okay, but each finger registered a 'warning: match uncertain'. I hope this doesn't mean trouble later down the line! They were most definitely my fingers, so obviously my hands just don't like having fingerprints taken.

Hi everyone just popping on to say hello and let you all know we just received our letter today for an interview...blah...oh well gives us a trip over to Detroit haha. We have to go May 6th for the interview.

Congratulations!

[sunnybear 0]

Hey Thats so awesome congratulations!! oh could you please let me know what the notice date on the interview letter is and also if it was mailed from Missouri or ur local office.

Thanks and best of luck in getting all the necessary documnets ready for the interview im sure you must be so happy atleast now you can see the finish line!!

Wow first off I am impressed that you all seem impressed we have interview...I guess I h aven't researched this bit that much and was just waiting for approval to come and that interview was kinda not a good thing etc to get....

Anyway notice date on letter is Feb 24, 2009 and it came from Missouri

[am32 0]

The lady took each fingerprint twice, and I noticed that it kept flashing up on screen that my fingerprints were not a good match! My thumbs were okay, but each finger registered a 'warning: match uncertain'. I hope this doesn't mean trouble later down the line! They were most definitely my fingers, so obviously my hands just don't like having fingerprints taken.

Also had a similar problem with biometrics on Thurs. The woman said we might get another notice in the mail if the fingerprints are rejected and have to go back again to confirm that the prints match eachother if they couldn't be verified for whatever reason. Hoping this doesn't push us back in the process.

[zoharulz 0]

Hey Thats so awesome congratulations!! oh could you please let me know what the notice date on the interview letter is and also if it was mailed from Missouri or ur local office.

Thanks and best of luck in getting all the necessary documnets ready for the interview im sure you must be so happy atleast now you can see the finish line!!

Wow first off I am impressed that you all seem impressed we have interview...I guess I h aven't researched this bit that much and was just waiting for approval to come and that interview was kinda not a good thing etc to get....

Anyway notice date on letter is Feb 24, 2009 and it came from Missouri

Hey Sunnybear

lol im sorry i didnt mean it that way!!! Im AOS from h-1 so ive always been expecting an interview and for me i considered that the case moving forward and i just relized u could have not had an interview. But im sure ull ace it and should have no problems im just worried cause i applied on the 8th and have no news since the biometrics and just getting impatient so i mean i was really happy when u got an interview!! Im also kind of keeping my fingers crossed that they sent out my IL too and since Im on the east coast i hope i get it on monday

[Eric & Althea 0]

The lady took each fingerprint twice, and I noticed that it kept flashing up on screen that my fingerprints were not a good match! My thumbs were okay, but each finger registered a 'warning: match uncertain'. I hope this doesn't mean trouble later down the line! They were most definitely my fingers, so obviously my hands just don't like having fingerprints taken.

Also had a similar problem with biometrics on Thurs. The woman said we might get another notice in the mail if the fingerprints are rejected and have to go back again to confirm that the prints match eachother if they couldn't be verified for whatever reason. Hoping this doesn't push us back in the process.

I have the same experience during my fingerprinting. Some fingers didn't match... the first 3 fingers in my right hand passed right away but the rest the lady was having a hard time and she mentioned that she was trying her best that I will not come back for another fingerprinting. I am praying that it will be fine.

[hilkka28586 0]

Hey Sunnybear

lol im sorry i didnt mean it that way!!! Im AOS from h-1 so ive always been expecting an interview and for me i considered that the case moving forward and i just relized u could have not had an interview. But im sure ull ace it and should have no problems im just worried cause i applied on the 8th and have no news since the biometrics and just getting impatient so i mean i was really happy when u got an interview!! Im also kind of keeping my fingers crossed that they sent out my IL too and since Im on the east coast i hope i get it on monday

See I'm in the same boat as you! I had to have an interview to get my K-3 visa and at this point knowing I have an interview coming would be better than endless waiting. However, I do understand why some would not want an interview cause there is always that extra possibility of getting a bitchy interviewer and then picking everything apart. But either way (processed with or without an interview) it's good, because at least they are processing it. My stuff was accepted on Jan 10 and I had my biometrics done Feb 9 and since then nothing. So I too am keeping my fingers crossed and hopefully your family and mine (and everyone else) will get some new....ANY good news soon!!

[hilkka28586 0]

Apparently our EAD main site time line is not working right, cause now mine says it should have been adjudicated on January 10,2009 which was the day they accepted my packet. WEIRD!!!

[dbears 1]

Well, Alex and I were so afraid of being late that we turned up 40 minutes early. This turned out to be very fortuitous, as it was early in the morning and there were no queues, so I was actually in and out before my appointment was officially due to start. My appointment was for 9 am; I was out by 8.55 am.

Filled in my form, handed it in at reception, walked around the corner and didn't even have time to sit down before a lady took me to the nearest biometrics station where she took my fingerprints and photo.

It says on the appointment letter to just bring the letter and a photo ID, but if you filled out the forms using your married name as I did then you'll certainly need your marriage certificate too. I'd also recommend making a note of your SSN somewhere as it asks for it on the form. I had to leave it blank as I didn't bring my SSN with me.

When they take your fingerprints they ask you to rub gel onto your hands and then for each finger they'll wipe it with a wet wipe just beforehand.

The lady took each fingerprint twice, and I noticed that it kept flashing up on screen that my fingerprints were not a good match! My thumbs were okay, but each finger registered a 'warning: match uncertain'. I hope this doesn't mean trouble later down the line! They were most definitely my fingers, so obviously my hands just don't like having fingerprints taken.

Thanks for sharing, this is the most detailed Biometrics experience thus far and it would certainly help ease my kids and my mind at ease.

[dbears 1]

Apparently our EAD main site time line is not working right, cause now mine says it should have been adjudicated on January 10,2009 which was the day they accepted my packet. WEIRD!!!

I just had to check for myself and you are right, mine also says it should be adjudicated between January 12 to January 12: the day we sent our application. Hope they could fix the bug soon.

[sunnybear 0]

Oh just for those wondering here is what Gareth's biometrics consisted of....

1st time- went there....one other couple was there. Couldn't bring in cellphones and such just ran and plopped in car. He filled out a form...had all fingerprints taken and a photo that was it...took like 10 mins total!

2nd time- (unusual but we had to send forms seperate since he forgot to sign one for working haha! so we got a second biometrics out of it)...went in and again was one other family waiting working on their form....he filled out a form again. Lady asked if he hadn't just been there a week or two ago (we had). She laughed and did just 2 fingerprints and one picture. Took maybe 5 to 10 mins again haha.

Easy Peasy

[john_dot 0]

I came to my biometrics appointment 2 hrs early. The guy who is checking the ID and appointment letter told me "Next time dont come too early" and then he stamped my biometrics letter. Im glad the guy still let me in. I filled up the form and then had my fingerprints and photo taken. It was quick and easy only took me 10 minutes.

Im getting excited that 2 of the January fillers already had their interview appointment. Congrats to them! I hope that we get our EAD approval this early March so we can start our job hunting. Im getting bored staying at home and doing the same thing everyday. I want to work and be productive.

Goodluck and Godbless!

[zoharulz 0]

Im so excited and releived hehehe I got it!!!! I checked the mail today and there it was the interview letter!!! It was mailed out 25th Feb. The inetrveiw is set for 3rd of April.

I have a quick question i was hoping sunnybear or SteveandTiff could help me out along with the NOA2 did you guys also receive a notics stating that if you have ever been arrested plz bring complete court records etc etc.

Heres hoping the letters continue!!!

[dbears 1]

Updated to include zoharulz interview date. CONGRATS to you .

Here's hoping to see more interview letters soon.

JANUARY 2009 AOS/EAD/AP JOURNEY

USR NAME           Filed     NOA1      BIOM APT     AOS-TRSFR    EAD     AP     INTRVW   GCRCVD

SteveAndTiff       01-02     01-13     01-27                                    03-25
JulianDavid        01-03     01-08     03-14
ThaiStyleUSA       01-05     01-20     02-04
i-migrate          01-05     01-12     02-05
johnichka          01-07     01-13     03-10
happy_girl         01-08     01-16     02-17
Andy-n-Maricar     01-08     01-14     02-06         02-02
zoharulz           01-08     01-20     01-30                                    04-03
sj_soulm8ts        01-09     01-14     02-13     
sunnybear          01-09               02-06                                    05-06
Hilkka28586        01-10     01-23     02-09
Barry and Jackie   01-11     02-03     02-26         02-12  
dbears             01-12     01-20     03-16
Levi Heather       01-12     01-22                   01-30
Maddy20            01-12     01-22
EnS                01-12               01-27
BTalley            01-13               01-26
john_dot           01-15     01-23     02-17
c&z                01-15     01-23     02-19
saspak             01-15     01-30
jr&belle           01-16
Eric & Althea      01-19     01-27     02-24         02-19
Amy&Xin            01-20     01-28     02-10
GloAndCole         01-20     01-28     02-18
LeaAndBen          01-20     01-29     02-27
cwaf               01-20     02-02     02-24
Mikko              01-22     01-30     03-03
Bill and Nicky     01-22     01-28
rajemr2119         01-23     02-07     02-19
janessnroland      01-24     02-09     03-17
Marikiya_dhr       01-26     02-09     02-27
am32               01-26     02-07     02-26
Alex & Rachel      01-27     02-05     02-28
felb               01-27     02-04     03-06       
caityrose          01-27     02-06     02-24
missleyte          01-27     02-02     02-20
steveinsandiego    01-28     02-10     02-24
shes               01-30     02-10     02-28