AOS Interview Jitters - Santa Ana, CA

[the.ronin 0]

Ok so we've got our interview this Friday ... finally. We are both starting to freak out. I went kind of super ####### on the K1 process (see the link to my K1 interview report below in my signature). But between the holidays and things going crazy at work due to the economy, I haven't had nearly the time to put in on the AOS interview. In particular, some searches I've done for interviews in Santa Ana, CA, show a few pretty horrendous reports. Most are ok though. For those looking, here are some links to those interviews for the Santa Ana office:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...st&p=438745

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...st&p=615735

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...st&p=708977

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...st&p=720827

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...st&p=843878

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...t&p=1485360

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...t&p=1488908

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...t&p=2207056

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...t&p=2337650

I hope that helps. Now if I may ask you guys a few questions ...

1) I worry that our evidence is thin. Can you recommend anything else, as creative as it may sound (like holiday cards was a great suggestion I got)? Here's what we're bringing:

- 2007 Federal Returns filed jointly

- Apartment lease agreement with both of our names, initialed by both on each page, and signed by both

- Company health plan with her named as dependent and beneficiary

- Company health plan and dental cards with both names

- Cell phone bill with both phone numbers

- Health club contracts for me and her with same address and billing info

- Check (void) with both of our names and address; my concern here is that I don't have a bank statement with both of our names as my bank will not issue that.

- 2 photo albums - 1 for the wedding (50 photos) and 1 with photos since she crossed the border (100 photos); my concern here is that they are not time stamped.

- Stack of wedding, birthday, and holiday cards addressed to both of us

For all of these documents except photos and cards, I have a copy.

2) Item 2 on the interview notice references a medical examination (Form I-693) unless already submitted. We went through the K1 process and a full medical was taken if I remember correctly. I'm assuming that ominous brown envelope is what is sent to them to fulfill this item?

3) Item 3 on the interview notice references the Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) which I believe was already submitted when we sent in the I-485 application. I'm bringing a copy of the entire I-485 application anyway with updated pay stubs and salary increase indications from my employer. Does this sound right?

4) Item 8 asks for the petitioner's birth certificate AND evidence of U.S. Citizenship. I do not have my birth certificate. I have relied on my U.S. passport and SS# as proof of citizenship throughout this process. Is this an issue?

5) My wife can hold a decent conversation in English having taken ESL (English as a Second Language) classes since she crossed the border a year ago. However, she is not "fluent." Would it be wise to bring a translator just in case? If so, can she bring her friend or does it have to be some sort of certified professional translator?

6) What is appropriate attire? I was planning on suit and tie but others have recommended something a little more casual. My wife plans to go in a pant suit outfit.

Thanks so much in advance for reading this and any suggestions or comments would be greatly appreciated especially if it's about the Santa Ana office in particular.

[Dakine 26]

Ok so we've got our interview this Friday ... finally. We are both starting to freak out. I went kind of super ####### on the K1 process (see the link to my K1 interview report below in my signature). But between the holidays and things going crazy at work due to the economy, I haven't had nearly the time to put in on the AOS interview. In particular, some searches I've done for interviews in Santa Ana, CA, show a few pretty horrendous reports. Most are ok though. For those looking, here are some links to those interviews for the Santa Ana office:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...st&p=438745

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...st&p=615735

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...st&p=708977

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...st&p=720827

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...st&p=843878

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...t&p=1485360

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...t&p=1488908

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...t&p=2207056

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...t&p=2337650

I hope that helps. Now if I may ask you guys a few questions ...

1) I worry that our evidence is thin. Can you recommend anything else, as creative as it may sound (like holiday cards was a great suggestion I got)? Here's what we're bringing:

- 2007 Federal Returns filed jointly

- Apartment lease agreement with both of our names, initialed by both on each page, and signed by both

- Company health plan with her named as dependent and beneficiary

- Company health plan and dental cards with both names

- Cell phone bill with both phone numbers

- Health club contracts for me and her with same address and billing info

- Check (void) with both of our names and address; my concern here is that I don't have a bank statement with both of our names as my bank will not issue that.

- 2 photo albums - 1 for the wedding (50 photos) and 1 with photos since she crossed the border (100 photos); my concern here is that they are not time stamped.

- Stack of wedding, birthday, and holiday cards addressed to both of us

For all of these documents except photos and cards, I have a copy.

2) Item 2 on the interview notice references a medical examination (Form I-693) unless already submitted. We went through the K1 process and a full medical was taken if I remember correctly. I'm assuming that ominous brown envelope is what is sent to them to fulfill this item?

WRONG ASSUMPTION. YOU NEED A I-693 FILLED OUT BY A USCIS DESIGNATED CIVIL SURGEON!

3) Item 3 on the interview notice references the Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) which I believe was already submitted when we sent in the I-485 application. I'm bringing a copy of the entire I-485 application anyway with updated pay stubs and salary increase indications from my employer. Does this sound right?

4) Item 8 asks for the petitioner's birth certificate AND evidence of U.S. Citizenship. I do not have my birth certificate. I have relied on my U.S. passport and SS# as proof of citizenship throughout this process. Is this an issue?

SHOULDN'T BE A PROBLEM

5) My wife can hold a decent conversation in English having taken ESL (English as a Second Language) classes since she crossed the border a year ago. However, she is not "fluent." Would it be wise to bring a translator just in case? If so, can she bring her friend or does it have to be some sort of certified professional translator?

6) What is appropriate attire? I was planning on suit and tie but others have recommended something a little more casual. My wife plans to go in a pant suit outfit.

CASUAL

Thanks so much in advance for reading this and any suggestions or comments would be greatly appreciated especially if it's about the Santa Ana office in particular.

How about a life insurance policy?

Edited January 7, 2009 by Haole

[the.ronin 0]

Thanks for the response, Haole ...

2) Item 2 on the interview notice references a medical examination (Form I-693) unless already submitted. We went through the K1 process and a full medical was taken if I remember correctly. I'm assuming that ominous brown envelope is what is sent to them to fulfill this item?

WRONG ASSUMPTION. YOU NEED A I-693 FILLED OUT BY A USCIS DESIGNATED CIVIL SURGEON!

Can anybody confirm this? I came across this in the K1 / AOS FAQ ...

11. I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status. (If you already have this from your overseas Visa Interview submit a copy that medical check form; No fee is required in this case. If you are a K-1 fiancé(e) or K-2 dependent who had a medical examination within the past year as required for the nonimmigrant fiancé(e) visa, you only need to submit a vaccination supplement, not the entire medical report. You may include the vaccination supplement with your adjustment of status application.)

For any K1 AOS folks out there, what exactly did you bring?

[the.ronin 0]

So we’ve scrambled to get vaccinations and I’m happy to say we’ve just got the last one – the uber expensive HPV Gardacil vaccination. Luckily my insurance covered this. So all in all $30 to transcribe the vaccinations by a USCIS civil surgeon and $15 copay on the HPV vaccination.

Ok wish us luck!

[richo 0]

So we’ve scrambled to get vaccinations and I’m happy to say we’ve just got the last one – the uber expensive HPV Gardacil vaccination. Luckily my insurance covered this. So all in all $30 to transcribe the vaccinations by a USCIS civil surgeon and $15 copay on the HPV vaccination.

Ok wish us luck!

Good luck Kababayan Bring us some good news

[melusine 5]

i have like about 10 pictures (none with dates)

Some with my parents who came here and his parents, the wedding reception, picnic in the parc... nothing more

life insurance through work showing me as the beneficiary.

wedding congrats cards

common bank account

family plan on cellphone (but just under his name)

that's about it in terms of proof.

[javatggg 0]

Ok so we've got our interview this Friday ... finally. We are both starting to freak out. I went kind of super ####### on the K1 process (see the link to my K1 interview report below in my signature). But between the holidays and things going crazy at work due to the economy, I haven't had nearly the time to put in on the AOS interview. In particular, some searches I've done for interviews in Santa Ana, CA, show a few pretty horrendous reports. Most are ok though. For those looking, here are some links to those interviews for the Santa Ana office:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...st&p=438745

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...st&p=615735

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...st&p=708977

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...st&p=720827

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...st&p=843878

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...t&p=1485360

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...t&p=1488908

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...t&p=2207056

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...t&p=2337650

I hope that helps. Now if I may ask you guys a few questions ...

1) I worry that our evidence is thin. Can you recommend anything else, as creative as it may sound (like holiday cards was a great suggestion I got)? Here's what we're bringing:

- 2007 Federal Returns filed jointly

- Apartment lease agreement with both of our names, initialed by both on each page, and signed by both

- Company health plan with her named as dependent and beneficiary

- Company health plan and dental cards with both names

- Cell phone bill with both phone numbers

- Health club contracts for me and her with same address and billing info

- Check (void) with both of our names and address; my concern here is that I don't have a bank statement with both of our names as my bank will not issue that.

- 2 photo albums - 1 for the wedding (50 photos) and 1 with photos since she crossed the border (100 photos); my concern here is that they are not time stamped.

- Stack of wedding, birthday, and holiday cards addressed to both of us

For all of these documents except photos and cards, I have a copy.

2) Item 2 on the interview notice references a medical examination (Form I-693) unless already submitted. We went through the K1 process and a full medical was taken if I remember correctly. I'm assuming that ominous brown envelope is what is sent to them to fulfill this item?

WRONG ASSUMPTION. YOU NEED A I-693 FILLED OUT BY A USCIS DESIGNATED CIVIL SURGEON!

3) Item 3 on the interview notice references the Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) which I believe was already submitted when we sent in the I-485 application. I'm bringing a copy of the entire I-485 application anyway with updated pay stubs and salary increase indications from my employer. Does this sound right?

4) Item 8 asks for the petitioner's birth certificate AND evidence of U.S. Citizenship. I do not have my birth certificate. I have relied on my U.S. passport and SS# as proof of citizenship throughout this process. Is this an issue?

SHOULDN'T BE A PROBLEM

5) My wife can hold a decent conversation in English having taken ESL (English as a Second Language) classes since she crossed the border a year ago. However, she is not "fluent." Would it be wise to bring a translator just in case? If so, can she bring her friend or does it have to be some sort of certified professional translator?

6) What is appropriate attire? I was planning on suit and tie but others have recommended something a little more casual. My wife plans to go in a pant suit outfit.

CASUAL

Thanks so much in advance for reading this and any suggestions or comments would be greatly appreciated especially if it's about the Santa Ana office in particular.

How about a life insurance policy?

sounds fine to me; good luck on Friday. We keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

I have the following and am wondering if it is enough as well:

Several Holiday cards postmarked and addressed to both of us; we also have a couple of cards from earlier in the year from friends for baby shower and wedding invitations.

3 notarized affidavit letters from friends

Health Insurance Card issued from my employer in my wife’s name

Life Insurance in both names

Employment beneficiary letter designating my wife as my beneficiary

Monthly Bills: (Phone bill, Electrical bill and Comcast Cable TV in both of our names

Joint bank account statement in both our names

Photos spanning over almost 2 years including wedding, honeymoon, and miscellaneous photos

I already have an old car; we are ironically looking at getting a new one at some point in both our names, but I doubt we will be able to before the interview. My house is only in my name for now; I doubt I will be able to change it to both names before interview. I'm hoping my existing info that I specified is enough.