Interview experiences

[timelena 0]

We had our interview yesterday. I am adjusting from F-1 student’s visa so we were expecting a tough interview and memorized the colors of each other’s toothbrushes, and favorite Shampoos. But luckily the interview was quite simple and pleasant. We were not separated or anything.

Our communication with the interviewing officer started in a funny note. She was trying to read my last name… Well, I’ve been here for a while, so I know that when someone is having significant difficulties with pronouncing a name, it is probably my name!

After the oath, she asked us to give her our IDs: my passport and husband’s driver license. She did not need my driver license. Then she asked me:

- my full name,

- address,

- DOB,

- where and what I study,

- husband’s full name and DOB,

- if we have kids,

- and several of the YES/NO questions from the list.

Then asked my husband where he is working now and in what business is the company. Asked him how he came to the United States and when and where he became a citizen.

Asked both of us when we got married. Asked me if I worked last year.

Then she asked for the proof of relationships. We had several pounds of papers, copies, photos, letters, postcards, etc. I wanted to give her one of our folders, but she said she only needed copies of our lease agreement, 2005 tax returns, current pay stubs, and joint health insurance.

She said we did not need a joint sponsor since my husband earned enough last year, and crossed the papers from our joint sponsor that were already in her file.

Finally, she asked me if I had my biometrics done. I said yes and told her the date. She said it’s ok, and she would have approved us now, but she cannot do that because my security check has not been done yet. No one knows how long it may take… She will send us a letter as soon as she gets my security check results… Yes, I am allowed to work meanwhile, she will not take my EAD from me.

Hope the do the check pretty soon!

[HolyMoly2 0]

Congrats!

[Nkem 0]

Congrats ! timelena....

This is exactly how my interveiw went and I'd been waiting for 58 days.

Hope they do the check pretty soon.

Best of Luck.

[irachka 0]

Congrats.. the same thing happened to me. Our interview back in April 26 went smoothly but we didint get approved/stamped right there because of the security clearence/name check issue. She told us it could be 3 months to a year! .. After waiting for 45 days now, I got an email from them... the welcome letter is on the way!... so I can tell you, relax, sit back and enjoy the ride.. forget about all this and check back in 45 days.

[~*Dorothy*~ 2]

Congratulations and hope that the security check will be fast and painless....thanks for sharing your experience...

Dorothy

[timelena 0]

Thank you!

[alexil74 0]

[soulmate 0]

Congratulation!!!!

[allynella 0]

Congrats

[allynella 0]

Congrats

[camaleon 0]

[Mcdonald 0]

Congratulations!

[CarpetFuzz 0]

My husband's interview was April 5th, and we had a similar thing of "Approved, upon FBI name check." Its been 8 weeks and we JUST received his "welcome letter sent" notification.

Good luck! And congrats on getting the interview out of the way!

[Collie 122]

Congrats!

[timelena 0]

Thank you very much!

I am sure everything would be more difficult for us, and would cost us much more if I hadn't found this forum!

The (almost) professional advice of senior members is very useful , but also many junior members share their first-hand experience , so it is possible for most people to fill out the forms by themselves and prepare for the interview.

Thanks to everyone once again!