AOS June 2009

[subguy812 1]

Interview on Wednesday! Wish us luck!

Thanks!

Good Luck with your interview!!

Edited September 20, 2009 by subguy812

[JennAndMike 0]

Hello June Filers!

I just want to say congrats to everyone on recent approvals!! I've been so busy with work I haven't been able to keep up!

I had my interview this morning! We got there about 20mins before, we through security.

About 15mins after we sat down, we got called by a young man. We got into the office and there was a lady there. She said

she was just training and was going to sit in on the interview.

During the interview I was holding hubby's hand and I swear I almost broke his fingers because I was so nervous and holding it so hard!

He asked us the normal questions. Then asked for updated work letter from my hubby ( I gave him one from my new job too) and then

asked if we had a bank account together. I JUST was finally approved to be a co-owner on the account because they wouldn't let me

until I had my SSN & State Id so I only had 1 month worth of bank statement. He said it was fine.

He turned to the lady and she said go ahead so he started talking about lifting conditions and then said "congrats we're going to approve you today"

and right when I heard congrats I let out a little excited scream.

Everyone laughed and they said it's reactions like that, that make the job exciting.

We finished up and left and hubby and I sat in the car talked about it and how excited we were!

We went out for lunch and then drove home.

huge thanks to everyone in the June filers & VJ for helping me through this process. It's been stressful, but worth it.

Good Luck to everyone still waiting. Just remember that in the end, it'll work out for you!

- Jenn

Edited September 21, 2009 by JennAndMike

[cdneh 3,112]

Hello June Filers!

I just want to say congrats to everyone on recent approvals!! I've been so busy with work I haven't been able to keep up!

I had my interview this morning! We got there about 20mins before, we through security.

About 15mins after we sat down, we got called by a young man. We got into the office and there was a lady there. She said

she was just training and was going to sit in on the interview.

During the interview I was holding hubby's hand and I swear I almost broke his fingers because I was so nervous and holding it so hard!

He asked us the normal questions. Then asked for updated work letter from my hubby ( I gave him one from my new job too) and then

asked if we had a bank account together. I JUST was finally approved to be a co-owner on the account because they wouldn't let me

until I had my SSN & State Id so I only had 1 month worth of bank statement. He said it was fine.

He turned to the lady and she said go ahead so he started talking about lifting conditions and then said "congrats we're going to approve you today"

and right when I heard congrats I let out a little excited scream.

Everyone laughed and they said it's reactions like that, that make the job exciting.

We finished up and left and hubby and I sat in the car talked about it and how excited we were!

We went out for lunch and then drove home.

huge thanks to everyone in the June filers & VJ for helping me through this process. It's been stressful, but worth it.

Good Luck to everyone still waiting. Just remember that in the end, it'll work out for you!

- Jenn

Congratulations!

[botevinka 0]

Hi guys,

I just got back from the interview. It was a breeze except for the waiting time in the hall which was killing me.

Our appointment was for 8am at the Dallas office in Irving, TX. I was so happy that we got an early appointment, because I thought we won't be waiting too long. Well...not exactly...we arrived there at 7:30 and waited almost 2 hours before we were called. It was so annoying .. We were not nervous at all. Our documents were perfectly organized, I've made an alphabetical index so that I can easily find everything. We had originals and copies of everything we've submitted as well as additional proves ( pictures, greeting cards, plane tickets, joint accounts, insurances under both names and so on....). We were both wearing business attire, most of the other applicants were wearing casual clothes, which was strange .

When our buzzer went off (2 hours later ) we were met by our interviewer, middle aged latino lady. I smiled and greeted her, she greeted, but didn't smile back . She walked to her cubicle and we set down. She first sworn us in and asked us why we were there ...well after the whole wait in the hall I wasn't sure anymore what was it all about, but my husband answered this question. Then she started enumerating all the documents she wanted to see ( state IDs, passports, naturalization certificate for him, BC for both of us, I94 for me, both SSC, marriage certificate, photos). I had 3 photo-books, 1 from the wedding and two others, I also had additional pictures ( about 30) in case she needed to keep some for our file. She started with the pictures and she was smiling the whole time. She was so impressed with the photo-books that she gave me a piece of paper and made me write down the website where she can order one of those . The picture related chit-chat lasted for about 5 minutes, maybe even more. She took 3 pictures for our file. She then verified all the originals that I gave her with the copies we originally send in back in June. After that she asked my husband about my full name and date of birth, she then asked me about his full name and our home address. NO OTHER QUESTIONS were asked!!! There was no "How you met?", "Who proposed?", "Did you meet his/her family members?"...nothing . And all that given that we had very small wedding ( 4 guests), I haven't changed my name, I have adjusted my status and other indications for more complicated interview...but it was a breeze.

At the end she said that we are approved and it will take 5 to 8 weeks, and she gave me back one of my APs because I said that we are planning to travel in 2-3 weeks. I told her that I am looking for a job, and she was like " well, are you going to travel, or are you looking for job", and I said "Both" ( maaan, I am finally free to do everything I want, well I didn't said that ). Then it was my husband's turn to do as I instructed him and ask if they were stamping passports ...she was overwhelmed with us , but she said that we can go on the first floor and ask. So we did so and after a short wait, and another short interview with one guy, he stamped my passport. Now I have all my documents in hand- EAD, AP and the GC stamped in my passport I am fully equipped I don't have to wait for the actual GC.

There is no update on USCIS website, it still says Initial review, but I don't care anymore. My stamp is good for 6 months. So people DON'T BE AFRAID TO ASK!!!

I can't wait to drop school tomorrow

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!!!

[subguy812 1]

Hi guys,

I just got back from the interview. It was a breeze except for the waiting time in the hall which was killing me.

Our appointment was for 8am at the Dallas office in Irving, TX. I was so happy that we got an early appointment, because I thought we won't be waiting too long. Well...not exactly...we arrived there at 7:30 and waited almost 2 hours before we were called. It was so annoying .. We were not nervous at all. Our documents were perfectly organized, I've made an alphabetical index so that I can easily find everything. We had originals and copies of everything we've submitted as well as additional proves ( pictures, greeting cards, plane tickets, joint accounts, insurances under both names and so on....). We were both wearing business attire, most of the other applicants were wearing casual clothes, which was strange .

When our buzzer went off (2 hours later ) we were met by our interviewer, middle aged latino lady. I smiled and greeted her, she greeted, but didn't smile back . She walked to her cubicle and we set down. She first sworn us in and asked us why we were there ...well after the whole wait in the hall I wasn't sure anymore what was it all about, but my husband answered this question. Then she started enumerating all the documents she wanted to see ( state IDs, passports, naturalization certificate for him, BC for both of us, I94 for me, both SSC, marriage certificate, photos). I had 3 photo-books, 1 from the wedding and two others, I also had additional pictures ( about 30) in case she needed to keep some for our file. She started with the pictures and she was smiling the whole time. She was so impressed with the photo-books that she gave me a piece of paper and made me write down the website where she can order one of those . The picture related chit-chat lasted for about 5 minutes, maybe even more. She took 3 pictures for our file. She then verified all the originals that I gave her with the copies we originally send in back in June. After that she asked my husband about my full name and date of birth, she then asked me about his full name and our home address. NO OTHER QUESTIONS were asked!!! There was no "How you met?", "Who proposed?", "Did you meet his/her family members?"...nothing . And all that given that we had very small wedding ( 4 guests), I haven't changed my name, I have adjusted my status and other indications for more complicated interview...but it was a breeze.

At the end she said that we are approved and it will take 5 to 8 weeks, and she gave me back one of my APs because I said that we are planning to travel in 2-3 weeks. I told her that I am looking for a job, and she was like " well, are you going to travel, or are you looking for job", and I said "Both" ( maaan, I am finally free to do everything I want, well I didn't said that ). Then it was my husband's turn to do as I instructed him and ask if they were stamping passports ...she was overwhelmed with us , but she said that we can go on the first floor and ask. So we did so and after a short wait, and another short interview with one guy, he stamped my passport. Now I have all my documents in hand- EAD, AP and the GC stamped in my passport I am fully equipped I don't have to wait for the actual GC.

There is no update on USCIS website, it still says Initial review, but I don't care anymore. My stamp is good for 6 months. So people DON'T BE AFRAID TO ASK!!!

I can't wait to drop school tomorrow

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!!!

Well Done! I am happy for you........relax and enjoy yourself.

[naksah 1]

Hi guys,

I just got back from the interview. It was a breeze except for the waiting time in the hall which was killing me.

Our appointment was for 8am at the Dallas office in Irving, TX. I was so happy that we got an early appointment, because I thought we won't be waiting too long. Well...not exactly...we arrived there at 7:30 and waited almost 2 hours before we were called. It was so annoying .. We were not nervous at all. Our documents were perfectly organized, I've made an alphabetical index so that I can easily find everything. We had originals and copies of everything we've submitted as well as additional proves ( pictures, greeting cards, plane tickets, joint accounts, insurances under both names and so on....). We were both wearing business attire, most of the other applicants were wearing casual clothes, which was strange .

When our buzzer went off (2 hours later ) we were met by our interviewer, middle aged latino lady. I smiled and greeted her, she greeted, but didn't smile back . She walked to her cubicle and we set down. She first sworn us in and asked us why we were there ...well after the whole wait in the hall I wasn't sure anymore what was it all about, but my husband answered this question. Then she started enumerating all the documents she wanted to see ( state IDs, passports, naturalization certificate for him, BC for both of us, I94 for me, both SSC, marriage certificate, photos). I had 3 photo-books, 1 from the wedding and two others, I also had additional pictures ( about 30) in case she needed to keep some for our file. She started with the pictures and she was smiling the whole time. She was so impressed with the photo-books that she gave me a piece of paper and made me write down the website where she can order one of those . The picture related chit-chat lasted for about 5 minutes, maybe even more. She took 3 pictures for our file. She then verified all the originals that I gave her with the copies we originally send in back in June. After that she asked my husband about my full name and date of birth, she then asked me about his full name and our home address. NO OTHER QUESTIONS were asked!!! There was no "How you met?", "Who proposed?", "Did you meet his/her family members?"...nothing . And all that given that we had very small wedding ( 4 guests), I haven't changed my name, I have adjusted my status and other indications for more complicated interview...but it was a breeze.

At the end she said that we are approved and it will take 5 to 8 weeks, and she gave me back one of my APs because I said that we are planning to travel in 2-3 weeks. I told her that I am looking for a job, and she was like " well, are you going to travel, or are you looking for job", and I said "Both" ( maaan, I am finally free to do everything I want, well I didn't said that ). Then it was my husband's turn to do as I instructed him and ask if they were stamping passports ...she was overwhelmed with us , but she said that we can go on the first floor and ask. So we did so and after a short wait, and another short interview with one guy, he stamped my passport. Now I have all my documents in hand- EAD, AP and the GC stamped in my passport I am fully equipped I don't have to wait for the actual GC.

There is no update on USCIS website, it still says Initial review, but I don't care anymore. My stamp is good for 6 months. So people DON'T BE AFRAID TO ASK!!!

I can't wait to drop school tomorrow

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!!!

Congrats.

That office is always packed so im not surprised.

Are you seriously going to just drop school tomorrow.....lol.

[cdneh 3,112]

Hi guys,

I just got back from the interview. It was a breeze except for the waiting time in the hall which was killing me.

Our appointment was for 8am at the Dallas office in Irving, TX. I was so happy that we got an early appointment, because I thought we won't be waiting too long. Well...not exactly...we arrived there at 7:30 and waited almost 2 hours before we were called. It was so annoying .. We were not nervous at all. Our documents were perfectly organized, I've made an alphabetical index so that I can easily find everything. We had originals and copies of everything we've submitted as well as additional proves ( pictures, greeting cards, plane tickets, joint accounts, insurances under both names and so on....). We were both wearing business attire, most of the other applicants were wearing casual clothes, which was strange .

When our buzzer went off (2 hours later ) we were met by our interviewer, middle aged latino lady. I smiled and greeted her, she greeted, but didn't smile back . She walked to her cubicle and we set down. She first sworn us in and asked us why we were there ...well after the whole wait in the hall I wasn't sure anymore what was it all about, but my husband answered this question. Then she started enumerating all the documents she wanted to see ( state IDs, passports, naturalization certificate for him, BC for both of us, I94 for me, both SSC, marriage certificate, photos). I had 3 photo-books, 1 from the wedding and two others, I also had additional pictures ( about 30) in case she needed to keep some for our file. She started with the pictures and she was smiling the whole time. She was so impressed with the photo-books that she gave me a piece of paper and made me write down the website where she can order one of those . The picture related chit-chat lasted for about 5 minutes, maybe even more. She took 3 pictures for our file. She then verified all the originals that I gave her with the copies we originally send in back in June. After that she asked my husband about my full name and date of birth, she then asked me about his full name and our home address. NO OTHER QUESTIONS were asked!!! There was no "How you met?", "Who proposed?", "Did you meet his/her family members?"...nothing . And all that given that we had very small wedding ( 4 guests), I haven't changed my name, I have adjusted my status and other indications for more complicated interview...but it was a breeze.

At the end she said that we are approved and it will take 5 to 8 weeks, and she gave me back one of my APs because I said that we are planning to travel in 2-3 weeks. I told her that I am looking for a job, and she was like " well, are you going to travel, or are you looking for job", and I said "Both" ( maaan, I am finally free to do everything I want, well I didn't said that ). Then it was my husband's turn to do as I instructed him and ask if they were stamping passports ...she was overwhelmed with us , but she said that we can go on the first floor and ask. So we did so and after a short wait, and another short interview with one guy, he stamped my passport. Now I have all my documents in hand- EAD, AP and the GC stamped in my passport I am fully equipped I don't have to wait for the actual GC.

There is no update on USCIS website, it still says Initial review, but I don't care anymore. My stamp is good for 6 months. So people DON'T BE AFRAID TO ASK!!!

I can't wait to drop school tomorrow

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!!!

Congratulations!!

[shefellfromheaven 18]

Congrats Jenny and Botenvika.

[botevinka 0]

Thanks to everyone for the congrats

I just got the USCIS e-mail:

Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Current Status: Card production ordered.

On September 24, 2009, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you.

:dance:

Naksah, I will seriously drop school on Monday

[Mon Ami 0]

Thanks to everyone for the congrats

I just got the USCIS e-mail:

Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Current Status: Card production ordered.

On September 24, 2009, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you.

:dance:

Naksah, I will seriously drop school on Monday

Congrats, I received a hard copy welcome notice (I-797) in three days and the actual PR card in 11 days.

[SapphireDreams 71]

Congrats to everyone!!

I'm still waiting for that precious email to come through to tell me I'm approved. I'm glad we got transferred, but they would hurry up and finish our file!!!

[cdneh 3,112]

Congrats to everyone!!

I'm still waiting for that precious email to come through to tell me I'm approved. I'm glad we got transferred, but they would hurry up and finish our file!!!

Same here

[SapphireDreams 71]

Congrats to everyone!!

I'm still waiting for that precious email to come through to tell me I'm approved. I'm glad we got transferred, but they would hurry up and finish our file!!!

Same here

You and I are definitely on the same desk!!

[Cacerez 19]

Congrats to everyone!!

I'm still waiting for that precious email to come through to tell me I'm approved. I'm glad we got transferred, but they would hurry up and finish our file!!!

Same here

You and I are definitely on the same desk!!

Along with us!

Edited September 25, 2009 by DavChels

[cdneh 3,112]

Congrats to everyone!!

I'm still waiting for that precious email to come through to tell me I'm approved. I'm glad we got transferred, but they would hurry up and finish our file!!!

Same here

You and I are definitely on the same desk!!

Along with us!

We're in good company then!