Confused AOS interview experience

[smile17 0]

Well, first of all, I want to say thanks to this forum. I got a lot of resources and advices here that are very valuable. Me and my hubby have just been to the AOS interview this morning. We got there on time, went through security, waited a little bit in the waiting room, and then a guy came out and showed us in his office. He seems nice, but pretty stern. He seems to be in a hurry too.

At first he sworn us in, and asked for our ids. Then he asked how long we've been married, what my hubby's address, what my hubby does for a living, and what I do. He seems to be a little bit confused about who is the petitioner (my hubby) and who is the beneficiary (me). We told him who is who. He also asked me why I have an American name. I told him because I got adopted a few years earlier, and so I changed my name to that of my adopted parents. He then asked me my biological parents' name.

He asked for my passport, so I showed it to him. That's my new passport, so it didn't have my visa in it, my expired one does. So he asked for the expired passport. I gave that to him also so he could look at it. He took my I-94.

Then he asked to see our joint bank account and insurance. I gave him both of the originals and told him he can keep it because we have copies at our place but not with us.

After that he said the interview is now completed, and he told us to go home and wait 2-3 days for the letter of decision. The whole interview lasted for about 5 minutes. It was over before I can even realize it's over. But why didn't he tell me what his decision was right there and then? Is there something in our packet that is not right? The only thing he asked concerning our relationship is how long have we been married. And I still have my employment card. He didn't take it or ask for it. Is that good or bad?

[Relo 0]

smile, relax you got the GC. The same happened to me. The IO never said whether i was approved or not but she took my i-94. ......

[smile17 0]

Thanks, that will probably help me sleep tonight. I guess I'm just too worried.

[sasaqlain 24]

Thanks, that will probably help me sleep tonight. I guess I'm just too worried.

smile17, I am sure he forgot to take the EAD/AP. I have seen many cases on this forum and on others where the EAD cards are not returned and they still are approved. Relax. You'll hear good news soon. I am positive. Best wishes for the future.

[bellavita 0]

Yeah.....I believe it's a good sign that he took your I94, just keep checking your I485 online status,it will be changed to "card production ordered"soon

[suzannyo 0]

My husband and I had a similar experience today. The officer looked at our originals, verified the information on our application, flipped through our supporting documents and pictures, and asked us a couple basic questions about how we met. She did NOT take hubby's I-94. She said she wanted to review the file a little more and would be sending us out a letter either today or tomorrow. I'm freaking out because she didn't give us her decision then and there. Should I be worried? Has anyone else had the same thing happen?

Thanks for your help!!

Well, first of all, I want to say thanks to this forum. I got a lot of resources and advices here that are very valuable. Me and my hubby have just been to the AOS interview this morning. We got there on time, went through security, waited a little bit in the waiting room, and then a guy came out and showed us in his office. He seems nice, but pretty stern. He seems to be in a hurry too.

At first he sworn us in, and asked for our ids. Then he asked how long we've been married, what my hubby's address, what my hubby does for a living, and what I do. He seems to be a little bit confused about who is the petitioner (my hubby) and who is the beneficiary (me). We told him who is who. He also asked me why I have an American name. I told him because I got adopted a few years earlier, and so I changed my name to that of my adopted parents. He then asked me my biological parents' name.

He asked for my passport, so I showed it to him. That's my new passport, so it didn't have my visa in it, my expired one does. So he asked for the expired passport. I gave that to him also so he could look at it. He took my I-94.

Then he asked to see our joint bank account and insurance. I gave him both of the originals and told him he can keep it because we have copies at our place but not with us.

After that he said the interview is now completed, and he told us to go home and wait 2-3 days for the letter of decision. The whole interview lasted for about 5 minutes. It was over before I can even realize it's over. But why didn't he tell me what his decision was right there and then? Is there something in our packet that is not right? The only thing he asked concerning our relationship is how long have we been married. And I still have my employment card. He didn't take it or ask for it. Is that good or bad?

Edited June 11, 2009 by suzannyo

[Nagishkaw 510]

We were told in April that a decision could not be made the day we interviewed because we were still in background checks. No 1-94 or EAd was taken at that time. Last month we got a letter telling us to come June 23rd for a second interview. Im sure every case is different and perhaps even some IO's in the way they conduct these things.

[suzannyo 0]

I just tried logging on to the USCIS webpage for the first time and see that it says a new card was ordered today. Does that mean that we were approved?

Suzy - here's hoping!!!

My husband and I had a similar experience today. The officer looked at our originals, verified the information on our application, flipped through our supporting documents and pictures, and asked us a couple basic questions about how we met. She did NOT take hubby's I-94. She said she wanted to review the file a little more and would be sending us out a letter either today or tomorrow. I'm freaking out because she didn't give us her decision then and there. Should I be worried? Has anyone else had the same thing happen?

Thanks for your help!!

[Nagishkaw 510]

Yes, and Congratulations!

[suzannyo 0]

Thank you!! I'm soooooo relieved!!

-Suzy

Yes, and Congratulations!

[smile17 0]

They sent me an email today about the status of the case. The card is in production, yay!

[Nagishkaw 510]

Thank God and CONGRATULATIONS to you, too!

[suzannyo 0]

CONGRATULATIONS, smile17!!!!!!!!

They sent me an email today about the status of the case. The card is in production, yay!