MAY 2010

[hoppla 1]

Thanks, Scientist! I guess it goes to show that intent really is a small thing nowadays. I mean, I did not have intent, but I figured I would have to prove it.

Hahaha, the section the doctor missed filling out was on my mental health? Coincidence? I think not!

Hahahaha! You're so funny!! CONGRATS!!!! :dance: Made me feel better about my overstay too. Did you celebrate yet??

[ValerieA 350]

Thanks, engineer, adethony, squirrely and hoppla! Now I need to read up on removal of conditions, to know what documentation to save over the next year and 9 months to make sure that goes smoothly.

Celebrating comes later today, after hubby is home from work. Too bad the free beer was last night. God likes to mess with me.

Edited July 29, 2010 by ValerieA

[cbrniner 1]

Approved! Very quick. We were there about 7, for a 7:30 appointment. Handed in our interview letter, got another form to fill out, started betting on if we would get called in before our lawyer got there or not - lawyer arrived about 7:35, we were called in at 7:40. She (Officer Lynn Phillips) swore us in, had me put our new address on the form (I had filled it out with our current address, but we are moving in 2 days) while she asked Fred some questions - how we met, what my birth date was. Then my turn - what was Fred's birth date, did I have any kids (said no, except for Fred's children being my stepchildren), then some of the yes/no questions, and a couple more on my arrests (what they were for - DUIs, what years, result of the arrests, penalties and fines). Somewhere at the beginning she said "When I approve your application" and she told Fred from the get go that his had been approved. She looked at my passport, took the I-94, and said I was approved, but the doctor had not completely filled out the I-693, so have them finish it off and mail it back, and she would then have the green card processed. No discussion about the removal of conditions phase, like others had, but meh. And that was it. 15 minutes tops. No questions whatsoever about intent, which is what we were all worried about for many reasons - we were married and in the process of the CR-1 when I entered the US, the border guard in secondary had written "No EOS/COS" on my I-94, and I had overstayed.

On the way back home, we stopped at the doctor's and had them redo the I-693 and sent it off certified mail, so now, all I do is wait.

A side note: while we were waiting, watching people get called in (they start interviews at 7), one woman came out calling a name that looked very angry, and another called for their interviewee who wasn't there, but their lawyer was, and she got snippy with the lawyer, understandably. I mentioned that I hoped we did not get either of those. Of course, we got the second one - but she was great. My lawyer says that she is one of the smartest and most efficient IOs in the office, and she really was. She had obviously reviewed our file completely before our interview. Big thumbs up to Officer Lynn Phillips!

Congrats :dance:

[ValerieA 350]

Thanks, niner! We're having a good week! Did you celebrate last night?

[cbrniner 1]

Thanks, niner! We're having a good week! Did you celebrate last night?

Last night ??? heck we celebrated minutes after leaving USCIS ...we went to CPK and had a few shots and a couple of margaritas ...we were a bit tipsy walking around the mall but felt for the first time in a long time a weight had been lifted ...

[ValerieA 350]

Last night ??? heck we celebrated minutes after leaving USCIS ...we went to CPK and had a few shots and a couple of margaritas ...we were a bit tipsy walking around the mall but felt for the first time in a long time a weight had been lifted ...

Mine was too early in the morning to have a drink right away, plus we have learned that it is better for hubby to not do his radio show after a few shots. But I hear you, on the weight being lifted. I just took a quick look at ROC to make sure I knew what I have to keep in a special file for the next 21 months, and it's no problem whatsoever. Hubby will be home in about half an hour, we will do about another hour of packing - not much left to do - and then start celebrating!!!!

[Young Love 5]

Great news, ValerieA!

I'm really happy for you =)

[ValerieA 350]

Thanks, Young Love! I can't wait for everyone to get there approvals! No denials in the May forum, let's do it!!!!

Um, and June, since you are a June filer, now that I look at your timeline. My bad, I always type before I think.

Edited July 29, 2010 by ValerieA

[hoppla 1]

I want to celebrate too!! ValerieA, what proof of your relationship did they ask for? I need to start putting things together...procrastinating is something I do very well

Edited July 29, 2010 by hoppla

[candyricardo 1]

Approved! Very quick. We were there about 7, for a 7:30 appointment. Handed in our interview letter, got another form to fill out, started betting on if we would get called in before our lawyer got there or not - lawyer arrived about 7:35, we were called in at 7:40. She (Officer Lynn Phillips) swore us in, had me put our new address on the form (I had filled it out with our current address, but we are moving in 2 days) while she asked Fred some questions - how we met, what my birth date was. Then my turn - what was Fred's birth date, did I have any kids (said no, except for Fred's children being my stepchildren), then some of the yes/no questions, and a couple more on my arrests (what they were for - DUIs, what years, result of the arrests, penalties and fines). Somewhere at the beginning she said "When I approve your application" and she told Fred from the get go that his had been approved. She looked at my passport, took the I-94, and said I was approved, but the doctor had not completely filled out the I-693, so have them finish it off and mail it back, and she would then have the green card processed. No discussion about the removal of conditions phase, like others had, but meh. And that was it. 15 minutes tops. No questions whatsoever about intent, which is what we were all worried about for many reasons - we were married and in the process of the CR-1 when I entered the US, the border guard in secondary had written "No EOS/COS" on my I-94, and I had overstayed.

On the way back home, we stopped at the doctor's and had them redo the I-693 and sent it off certified mail, so now, all I do is wait.

A side note: while we were waiting, watching people get called in (they start interviews at 7), one woman came out calling a name that looked very angry, and another called for their interviewee who wasn't there, but their lawyer was, and she got snippy with the lawyer, understandably. I mentioned that I hoped we did not get either of those. Of course, we got the second one - but she was great. My lawyer says that she is one of the smartest and most efficient IOs in the office, and she really was. She had obviously reviewed our file completely before our interview. Big thumbs up to Officer Lynn Phillips!

Congratulations Valerie!!

Thank for sharing. We too are Adjusting from B2 status, and I am starting to bite my nails as the day gets closer. Hope the people in San Antonio are as efficient as Houston.

[SweetApple08 2]

Congrats to both ValerieA and cbrniner, You did it!!!! :dance: :dance: :luv: :luv:

[engineer21 51]

Last night ??? heck we celebrated minutes after leaving USCIS ...we went to CPK and had a few shots and a couple of margaritas ...we were a bit tipsy walking around the mall but felt for the first time in a long time a weight had been lifted ...

Haha, That sounds perfect.

[Scientist 0]

Got my green card in the mail!!!!!

Didn't expect to see it so soon - although only the principal green card arrived. My spouse and kids are still waiting for theirs. The green card looks nice and green, all snazzy with the chip in it, and all the state flags/presidents at the back on the strip. Even got a neat metal foil envelope to keep the card in to prevent people from snooping on it

Ha, we going on vacation next week staying in Arizona for a few days as well so I better keep it with me in case we get stopped with the new laws in effect

[engineer21 51]

Got my green card in the mail!!!!!

Didn't expect to see it so soon - although only the principal green card arrived. My spouse and kids are still waiting for theirs. The green card looks nice and green, all snazzy with the chip in it, and all the state flags/presidents at the back on the strip. Even got a neat metal foil envelope to keep the card in to prevent people from snooping on it

Ha, we going on vacation next week staying in Arizona for a few days as well so I better keep it with me in case we get stopped with the new laws in effect

Sweet! Congrats!!!

Sounds cooooooool

I want mine! I want mine! I want mine! heh heh..

Edited July 29, 2010 by engineer21

[engineer21 51]

Ugh..I wonder if they will EVER send me an update for the green card production?!?

Hope the IO didn't change his mind after we left..