AOS interview experience (K1 with K2 dependent)

[mkatt8 0]

My husband, son and I went to our interview at Civic Center, Santa Ana, Ca. yesterday for our scheduled initial interview. Our slot was at 9:30am. We got there 20 minutes before then. There were a few applicants already and we (applicants) were all dressed casually. But of course, if you feel like dressing up for the interview ,then why not. Anyways, our names were called in less than 20 minutes. Our ISO was definitely younger looking. Younger than us for sure,haha. She led us to her office and told my son to just sit at the back because she need not ask him anything since he's still a minor. So, my husband and I sat in front and took our oaths. She asked to see all our passports. Then proceeded to ask me a list of questions from Part 3 of the I-485 form. Other questions were:

What my husband did in the Philippines?

How we met?

If I entered the US before? On what visa?

Where is the biological father of my son?

How did my mom and 2 sisters enter the US before becoming US citizens?

Why my dad chose to stay in the Philippines?

She asked to see if we were both wearing our wedding rings?

Then she asked if I can show her any proof of co-habitation or relationship. I told her ever since I got my EAD card just this January, I applied for my SSN and up until now Social Security has been trying to verify my card but they said it does not want to clear. So I can't really move until I am issued my SSN. I only have our Cellphone Family Plan And Family Health insurance to show for. I also handed her my son's original school registration, a letter from my husbands mom stating that we are currently residing with her. Receipt of our wedding and I said I brought photos as well. And she looked at them and said it was good that I labeled the photos. Then she closed my file and browsed through my son's file. Unfortunately, St. Luke's Medical in Manila forgot to put my son's TB test result. (Of course, I will post this heads up at the K1 forum- Philippines) I said, we both took the TB test and were both found negative that is why we were able to get to where we are now. She said she will ask her supervisor first and be right back.

After awhile she came back and said everything seems to be okay but they just need my son's TB test result. So, she gave me a certain form that states we could come back the same day to submit the result. She said once she gets the result from the doctor, she will process our papers and expect our Green Cards in 2 weeks time. Wow! That's it. I never thought I would say this but, I actually enjoyed the interview. I was thinking I would be interrogated or something but my husband and I both thought the interview went really smooth.

We were able to go back and submit my son's TB test result around 12 noon. Good thing my son's school asked for a TB test done here and fortunately, I had it done with the same civil surgeon that did our I-693.

FYI - She got my EAD card and both our I-94s.

I would like to thank everyone for this because reading other peoples experiences armed us of what to bring and expect yesterday. Thank you again and I hope my post helps.

Cheers everyone!!!

Edited February 18, 2010 by mkatt8

[Danu 19]

My husband, son and I went to our interview at Civic Center, Santa Ana, Ca. yesterday for our scheduled initial interview. Our slot was at 9:30am. We got there 20 minutes before then. There were a few applicants already and we (applicants) were all dressed casually. But of course, if you feel like dressing up for the interview ,then why not. Anyways, our names were called in less than 20 minutes. Our ISO was definitely younger looking. Younger than us for sure,haha. She led us to her office and told my son to just sit at the back because she need not ask him anything since he's still a minor. So, my husband and I sat in front and took our oaths. She asked to see all our passports. Then proceeded to ask me a list of questions from Part 3 of the I-485 form. Other questions were:

What my husband did in the Philippines?

How we met?

If I entered the US before? On what visa?

Where is the biological father of my son?

How did my mom and 2 sisters enter the US before becoming US citizens?

Why my dad chose to stay in the Philippines?

She asked to see if we were both wearing our wedding rings?

Then she asked if I can show her any proof of co-habitation or relationship. I told her ever since I got my EAD card just this January, I applied for my SSN and up until now Social Security has been trying to verify my card but they said it does not want to clear. So I can't really move until I am issued my SSN. I only have our Cellphone Family Plan And Family Health insurance to show for. I also handed her my son's original school registration, a letter from my husbands mom stating that we are currently residing with her. Receipt of our wedding and I said I brought photos as well. And she looked at them and said it was good that I labeled the photos. Then she closed my file and browsed through my son's file. Unfortunately, St. Luke's Medical in Manila forgot to put my son's TB test result. (Of course, I will post this heads up at the K1 forum- Philippines) I said, we both took the TB test and were both found negative that is why we were able to get to where we are now. She said she will ask her supervisor first and be right back.

After awhile she came back and said everything seems to be okay but they just need my son's TB test result. So, she gave me a certain form that states we could come back the same day to submit the result. She said once she gets the result from the doctor, she will process our papers and expect our Green Cards in 2 weeks time. Wow! That's it. I never thought I would say this but, I actually enjoyed the interview. I was thinking I would be interrogated or something but my husband and I both thought the interview went really smooth.

We were able to go back and submit my son's TB test result around 12 noon. Good thing my son's school asked for a TB test done here and fortunately, I had it done with the same civil surgeon that did our I-693.

FYI - She got my EAD card and both our I-94s.

I would like to thank everyone for this because reading other peoples experiences armed us of what to bring and expect yesterday. Thank you again and I hope my post helps.

Cheers everyone!!!

Thank you so much for your review, as I will be going through the same office and its nice to see what I might expect! Congrats on passing!

[mkatt8 0]

Thank you so much for your review, as I will be going through the same office and its nice to see what I might expect! Congrats on passing!

No worries. Just a heads up though... there's parking beside the building of 34 Civic Center. We didn't know. We parked inside the Civic Center and went up a few flight of stairs and walked to building 34. So, I was winded by the time we got in. haha! And of course, no cellphones & any electronics inside. For future reference. Good luck!

[John and Camie 39]

You're awesome, mkatt8!! Like Danu, we'll also be going to the same office.

CONGRATS!

[mkatt8 0]

You're awesome, mkatt8!! Like Danu, we'll also be going to the same office.

CONGRATS!

Just be calm and confident. The questions are quite standard and i'm sure you already know the answers by heart. Everything will be okay in the end. Lots of luck!

[Magie 0]

That is awesome! thanks for sharing your experienced... We're going to have interview next wednesday which is June 23, 2010. Hoping that, it will be successful.

My husband, son and I went to our interview at Civic Center, Santa Ana, Ca. yesterday for our scheduled initial interview. Our slot was at 9:30am. We got there 20 minutes before then. There were a few applicants already and we (applicants) were all dressed casually. But of course, if you feel like dressing up for the interview ,then why not. Anyways, our names were called in less than 20 minutes. Our ISO was definitely younger looking. Younger than us for sure,haha. She led us to her office and told my son to just sit at the back because she need not ask him anything since he's still a minor. So, my husband and I sat in front and took our oaths. She asked to see all our passports. Then proceeded to ask me a list of questions from Part 3 of the I-485 form. Other questions were:

What my husband did in the Philippines?

How we met?

If I entered the US before? On what visa?

Where is the biological father of my son?

How did my mom and 2 sisters enter the US before becoming US citizens?

Why my dad chose to stay in the Philippines?

She asked to see if we were both wearing our wedding rings?

Then she asked if I can show her any proof of co-habitation or relationship. I told her ever since I got my EAD card just this January, I applied for my SSN and up until now Social Security has been trying to verify my card but they said it does not want to clear. So I can't really move until I am issued my SSN. I only have our Cellphone Family Plan And Family Health insurance to show for. I also handed her my son's original school registration, a letter from my husbands mom stating that we are currently residing with her. Receipt of our wedding and I said I brought photos as well. And she looked at them and said it was good that I labeled the photos. Then she closed my file and browsed through my son's file. Unfortunately, St. Luke's Medical in Manila forgot to put my son's TB test result. (Of course, I will post this heads up at the K1 forum- Philippines) I said, we both took the TB test and were both found negative that is why we were able to get to where we are now. She said she will ask her supervisor first and be right back.

After awhile she came back and said everything seems to be okay but they just need my son's TB test result. So, she gave me a certain form that states we could come back the same day to submit the result. She said once she gets the result from the doctor, she will process our papers and expect our Green Cards in 2 weeks time. Wow! That's it. I never thought I would say this but, I actually enjoyed the interview. I was thinking I would be interrogated or something but my husband and I both thought the interview went really smooth.

We were able to go back and submit my son's TB test result around 12 noon. Good thing my son's school asked for a TB test done here and fortunately, I had it done with the same civil surgeon that did our I-693.

FYI - She got my EAD card and both our I-94s.

I would like to thank everyone for this because reading other peoples experiences armed us of what to bring and expect yesterday. Thank you again and I hope my post helps.

Cheers everyone!!!

[VanessaTony 3,567]

** moved from "Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from Family Based Visas" to "Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports" as the prior forum is for questions and this one is for updates/progress**