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visacheck   3

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I wanna share my interview experience with all VJ'ers. As promised, i will keep you posted regardless what happens. I'll start with the good news...

My wife and i arrived at the immigration office about 20 mins before my interview appointment, we could have arrived a little earlier but i missed a freeway exit which added about 5 mins to our travel time. :bonk: When i we arrived i made sure i have my interview letter and ID's ready so i can easily show it to the security. When we got to the entrance, the security was really friendly.... he wished me goodluck after seeing the letter. We went to the 2nd floor and went straight to the window to "check in" and left my interview letter. The waiting area was pretty big, it had about 200 seats. There were about 50-60 persons waiting. It took 45 mins before my name was called. The officer walked us to his office/interview room. After entering his office my wife and i took an oath. After that he pulled out my folder/file from stacks of other folders. He verified my name, birthday and address. I told him we already moved to a new address... he asked for proof of new address so i gave him our apartment lease agreement. He turned to page 3 of the I-485 form and asked me only a couple of questions and all my answers were "no". My wife was asked a few questions like... "do u work?" when she said yes the IO asked for pay stubs. He also asked for original copies of our Mariage Contract, Birth Certs... We also gave Joint Bank accounts, Phone bills and lease agreement. I brought about 200 pictures but he only took 4 or 5. His last question was prolly the most easiest question i had to answer.. he asked me if i wanted a stamp on my passport... ofcourse my reply was "YES". He cancelled my 10yr muliple visa then he pulled out a piece of paper from his table and wrote my name and file number. It was the welcome letter saying my application was approved. After that he asked for my EAD card. He walked us out and told us to wait at the 1st floor waiting area. We waited about 2 minutes then he gave me my passport with the I-551 stamp and USDHS dry seal. I shook his hand and said thank you. On our way to the car i was telling myself that finally after all the hardwork.... I am permanent resident!

Now time for the bad news...

On our way home i received a very unique "Welcome to the United States" kinda thing.... I was welcomed by a police officer with a Speeding ticket!!! :bonk::bonk::bonk:

Lastly, I wanna say that i think the IO's are not as "strict" or as "bad" as most of us imagine. Some of them prolly went through the same process like us... they know how we feel and know how important this is to all of us.

Thank you all for your prayers and support!!

Edited by visacheck

12/29/2007 Got married in the Philippines
03/28/2008 Got 10yr B1/B2 visa
04/12/2008 Arrived in US under B1/B2 visa
08/06/2008 Filed I-539 visa extension
10/23/2008 I-539 approved
02/23/2009 USC wife filed I-130 Chicago Lockbox
02/26/2009 I-130 delivered to Chicago Lockbox
02/27/2009 Medical exam I-693
03/01/2009 Negative result on TB skin test
03/04/2009 I-130 received by California Service Center
03/05/2009 Check cashed by USCIS
03/06/2009 Medical Exam form I-693 released by civil surgeon
03/07/2009 NOA Receipt Notice for I-130
03/14/2009 Mailed I-485, I-864, I-693, I-765 & I-131 thru USPS
03/16/2009 "The Package" delivered to Chicago Lockbox
03/16/2009 I-94 expired after 11 months since arrival
03/25/2009 Check cashed by USCIS
03/26/2009 Received NOA for I-485, I-765, I-131
03/28/2009 Received notice for Biometrics Appointment (April 9)
04/02/2009 Approval Notice for I-130 received
04/09/2009 Biometrics done
05/07/2009 Received Advance Parole Document
05/08/2009 Received Interview Letter
05/09/2009 Received EAD card
05/11/2009 Applied for SSN
05/16/2009 Received SSN
06/23/2009 AOS interview approved
06/27/2009 Welcome Letter received
07/05/2009 Green Card received
06/01/2011 Mailed I-751 Form
06/07/2011 Received NOA for I-751
07/11/2011 Biometrics Done

03/19/2015 Mailed N-400

03/30/2015 NOA Received

04/15/2015 Biometrics Appointment

06/23/2015 Interview

07/22/2015 Oath Ceremony

Bobby+Umit Mentor

Bobby+Umit   161

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Grats!

and all ready breaking laws.. <_<

:)

My Advice is usually based on "Worst Case Scenario" and what is written in the rules/laws/instructions. That is the way I roll... -Protect your Status - file before your I-94 expires.

WARNING: Phrases in this post may sound meaner than they were intended to be. Read the Adjudicator's Field Manual from USCIS

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visacheck   3

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Grats!

and all ready breaking laws.. <_<

:)

Thanks. :D I know it was not a very good way to start. :no:

12/29/2007 Got married in the Philippines
03/28/2008 Got 10yr B1/B2 visa
04/12/2008 Arrived in US under B1/B2 visa
08/06/2008 Filed I-539 visa extension
10/23/2008 I-539 approved
02/23/2009 USC wife filed I-130 Chicago Lockbox
02/26/2009 I-130 delivered to Chicago Lockbox
02/27/2009 Medical exam I-693
03/01/2009 Negative result on TB skin test
03/04/2009 I-130 received by California Service Center
03/05/2009 Check cashed by USCIS
03/06/2009 Medical Exam form I-693 released by civil surgeon
03/07/2009 NOA Receipt Notice for I-130
03/14/2009 Mailed I-485, I-864, I-693, I-765 & I-131 thru USPS
03/16/2009 "The Package" delivered to Chicago Lockbox
03/16/2009 I-94 expired after 11 months since arrival
03/25/2009 Check cashed by USCIS
03/26/2009 Received NOA for I-485, I-765, I-131
03/28/2009 Received notice for Biometrics Appointment (April 9)
04/02/2009 Approval Notice for I-130 received
04/09/2009 Biometrics done
05/07/2009 Received Advance Parole Document
05/08/2009 Received Interview Letter
05/09/2009 Received EAD card
05/11/2009 Applied for SSN
05/16/2009 Received SSN
06/23/2009 AOS interview approved
06/27/2009 Welcome Letter received
07/05/2009 Green Card received
06/01/2011 Mailed I-751 Form
06/07/2011 Received NOA for I-751
07/11/2011 Biometrics Done

03/19/2015 Mailed N-400

03/30/2015 NOA Received

04/15/2015 Biometrics Appointment

06/23/2015 Interview

07/22/2015 Oath Ceremony

Bobby+Umit Mentor

Bobby+Umit   161

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Grats!

and all ready breaking laws.. <_<

:)

Thanks. :D I know it was not a very good way to start. :no:

Well, I suppose you will be back in three years or so here and ask if you have to report this when you attempt to become a citizen... :blush:

Captain Ewok appricates your patronage :)

My Advice is usually based on "Worst Case Scenario" and what is written in the rules/laws/instructions. That is the way I roll... -Protect your Status - file before your I-94 expires.

WARNING: Phrases in this post may sound meaner than they were intended to be. Read the Adjudicator's Field Manual from USCIS

Shelly&Jay Enthusiast

Shelly&Jay   0

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Congrats Visacheck!!! That makes me much less nervous for our interview next month at the same field office!!

No you don't have to report traffic violations. It says that on the interview letter.

Best wishes!!!

Meet on ICQ: 1999

Meet in person: Dec. 2005

O1 visa approved for Jay: Sept. 2006

Both move to CA: Sept. 2006

Jay proposed: Feb. 2007

Married: 07/11/2008

Mailed AOS 04/06/2009

Package received 04/07/2009

Checks cashed 04/13/2009

NOAs received for I-130, I-131, I-485, I-765 dated April 13, 2009

Biometric 1-485 & I-765 scheduled April 29, 2009 letter dated April 15, 2009 (8 days from filing!)

Biometric done 04/29/2009

EAD and AP touched 05/08/2009

I-485 waiting for letter requesting initial evidence 05/08/2009

RFE received for 864 requesting 2008 tax return 05/15/2009

Mailed RFE letter 05/16/2009

RFE response received and case resumed processing (or more waiting) 05/21/09

EAD & AP card production ordered 06/12/09

Received AP 06/17/09

Received EAD 6/22/09

Interveiw date 07/28/2009

trillium13 Experienced

trillium13   84

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On our way home i received a very unique "Welcome to the United States" kinda thing.... I was welcomed by a police officer with a Speeding ticket!!! :bonk::bonk::bonk:

Tsk! :hehe:

Lastly, I wanna say that i think the IO's are not as "strict" or as "bad" as most of us imagine. Some of them prolly went through the same process like us... they know how we feel and know how important this is to all of us.

I think you're right. I suppose there are a few "bad apples" but that's true of every profession. They really aren't out to get you, just doing their job. Congrats! :thumbs:

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furiousng   2

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I wanna share my interview experience with all VJ'ers. As promised, i will keep you posted regardless what happens. I'll start with the good news...

My wife and i arrived at the immigration office about 20 mins before my interview appointment, we could have arrived a little earlier but i missed a freeway exit which added about 5 mins to our travel time. :bonk: When i we arrived i made sure i have my interview letter and ID's ready so i can easily show it to the security. When we got to the entrance, the security was really friendly.... he wished me goodluck after seeing the letter. We went to the 2nd floor and went straight to the window to "check in" and left my interview letter. The waiting area was pretty big, it had about 200 seats. There were about 50-60 persons waiting. It took 45 mins before my name was called. The officer walked us to his office/interview room. After entering his office my wife and i took an oath. After that he pulled out my folder/file from stacks of other folders. He verified my name, birthday and address. I told him we already moved to a new address... he asked for proof of new address so i gave him our apartment lease agreement. He turned to page 3 of the I-485 form and asked me only a couple of questions and all my answers were "no". My wife was asked a few questions like... "do u work?" when she said yes the IO asked for pay stubs. He also asked for original copies of our Mariage Contract, Birth Certs... We also gave Joint Bank accounts, Phone bills and lease agreement. I brought about 200 pictures but he only took 4 or 5. His last question was prolly the most easiest question i had to answer.. he asked me if i wanted a stamp on my passport... ofcourse my reply was "YES". He cancelled my 10yr muliple visa then he pulled out a piece of paper from his table and wrote my name and file number. It was the welcome letter saying my application was approved. After that he asked for my EAD card. He walked us out and told us to wait at the 1st floor waiting area. We waited about 2 minutes then he gave me my passport with the I-551 stamp and USDHS dry seal. I shook his hand and said thank you. On our way to the car i was telling myself that finally after all the hardwork.... I am permanent resident!

Now time for the bad news...

On our way home i received a very unique "Welcome to the United States" kinda thing.... I was welcomed by a police officer with a Speeding ticket!!! :bonk::bonk::bonk:

Lastly, I wanna say that i think the IO's are not as "strict" or as "bad" as most of us imagine. Some of them prolly went through the same process like us... they know how we feel and know how important this is to all of us.

Thank you all for your prayers and support!!

Congrats on both counts!!!

Septembergold Enthusiast

Septembergold   0

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Congratulations!!! Man, I hope our interview goes that smoothly in a couple of weeks....

Anyway, congratulations!!!! smiley-greet006.gif

Edited by Septembergold

Sometime in 11/2006 --- Met online

09/26/2008 --- Got married

04/03/2009 --- AOS package sent

07/13/2009 --- Interview in Detroit,MI. Approved!!!

07/25/2009 --- GC received! Total: 3 months 12 days from NOA1 to GC mailboxhappy.gif

05/17/2011 --- ROC package sent

05/25/2011 --- NOA1 received

06/27/2011 --- Biometrics

10/17/2011 --- Approved! confetti.gif

10/21/2011 --- Received Permanent GC

Nagishkaw Grand Master

Nagishkaw   510

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Congratulations! Bummer about the ticket, though.

Don't just open your mouth and prove yourself a fool....put it in writing.

It gets harder the more you know. Because the more you find out, the uglier everything seems.

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M.O Community Regular

M.O   6

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Congratulations! Bummer about the ticket, though.

:thumbs:

GOD is Good,GOD is Great,GOD is Awesome!

*K1*(process time 7months & 13days)*

12.11.2007 -Filed I-129F

07.24.2008 -VISA interview. APPROVED!!!

*AOS*(process time 7months & 5days)*

11.26.2008 -Filed AOS,EAD,AP

02.09.2009- AP Received

03.20.2009-EAD Received

07.09.2009-2Year Green Card Received

*ROC*(process time 3months & 18days)*

04.04.2011-Filed ROC(I-751)

07.28.2011-10 Year GC Received

*NATURALIZATION*(process time 4months & 27days)*

04/02/2014- Filed N-400

07/08/14-Interview (Recommended for Approval)

08/29/2014-Oath Ceremony

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