July 2010 AOS

[Pii Sam 0]

Su and I are back from our AOS interview. Yay!!! Approved. The interview was scheduled for 11:10 AM, and we were called about 10 minutes late. He swore us in, and started in with the questions:

Just some generic questions (what's your name, what's your husband's name, are you a terrorist etc). Then he started to ask more personal questions; why did you marry this man, when did you know you want to marry, how did you propose, what do you do for hobbies, under what circumstances did you meet, do you ever intend to go back to Thailand, did you marry for a greencard only. The questions weren't too difficult, but the whole process is a little nerve wracking.

He asked us for any additional documents, and we showed him pictures, bills, insurance papers etc. Then told us we're approved for a 2 year conditional greencard. He then explained what we have to do in order to lift the conditions. He didn't stamp Su's passport, and I completely forgot to ask about it. He did remove the I-94 from her though. Now we're just waiting for the card in the mail which should arrive in about a week. Done with the USCIS until we file I-751 on 6/17/2012.

It wasn't a terrible experience, but the interview seemed a bit intense. The questions kept coming and coming. After the interview the officer seemed a little more friendly, which put us at ease also.

Good luck to everyone who have interviews coming up.

[krautlaus 7]

Su and I are back from our AOS interview. Yay!!! Approved. The interview was scheduled for 11:10 AM, and we were called about 10 minutes late. He swore us in, and started in with the questions:

Just some generic questions (what's your name, what's your husband's name, are you a terrorist etc). Then he started to ask more personal questions; why did you marry this man, when did you know you want to marry, how did you propose, what do you do for hobbies, under what circumstances did you meet, do you ever intend to go back to Thailand, did you marry for a greencard only. The questions weren't too difficult, but the whole process is a little nerve wracking.

He asked us for any additional documents, and we showed him pictures, bills, insurance papers etc. Then told us we're approved for a 2 year conditional greencard. He then explained what we have to do in order to lift the conditions. He didn't stamp Su's passport, and I completely forgot to ask about it. He did remove the I-94 from her though. Now we're just waiting for the card in the mail which should arrive in about a week. Done with the USCIS until we file I-751 on 6/17/2012.

It wasn't a terrible experience, but the interview seemed a bit intense. The questions kept coming and coming. After the interview the officer seemed a little more friendly, which put us at ease also.

Good luck to everyone who have interviews coming up.

Thanks a lot for the review.. I'm a little freaked out now cos we'll be at the Seattle branch as well but I guess if your intentions are good and they realize you're honestly in love, you shouldn't be worried..

Thanks again and congrats!

oh one more thing - did they ask you separately or both together, at the same time, same booth?

Edited September 15, 2010 by krautlaus

[EasternDE 35]

Well, no EAD or AP here but....

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

Your Case Status: Card/ Document Production

On September 15, 2010, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

I guess I'll get my green card before the EAD. I won't complain.

I was transfered to CSC, so that should give some hope to the people who are expecting long delay.

I file I-485 with no I-94 so I was very anxious. That's a big relief. Phew.

[Pii Sam 0]

Thanks a lot for the review.. I'm a little freaked out now cos we'll be at the Seattle branch as well but I guess if your intentions are good and they realize you're honestly in love, you shouldn't be worried..

Thanks again and congrats!

oh one more thing - did they ask you separately or both together, at the same time, same booth?

We were all in the same office when the questioning began. Just try to act natural and be calm. Make sure to have your documents in order, and if your SO isn't comfortable with english it wouldn't be a bad idea to have a translator. Su is pretty good at english, but she stumbled on a few questions. I was sweating bullets when she had to keep asking him to repeat himself. But, in the end, it turned out well.

[krautlaus 7]

We were all in the same office when the questioning began. Just try to act natural and be calm. Make sure to have your documents in order, and if your SO isn't comfortable with english it wouldn't be a bad idea to have a translator. Su is pretty good at english, but she stumbled on a few questions. I was sweating bullets when she had to keep asking him to repeat himself. But, in the end, it turned out well.

heheh I suppose I'm orderly by birth anyway Just seems like the AOS interview is tougher than the K-1 (surprisingly, to me at least)

Well, thanks for the insight!

[BULLWINKLE 3]

Big Congrats on your approval! I think you are the first of the July filers

I can't wait for that day to come for me.... I'm even looking forward to an interview! My only "concern" is that my husband is totally disorganized and HORRIBLE with details! He has forgotten my birthdate, age since day one... he doesn't even have my cell phone number memorized because "baby, i have it programmed in my phone.. I don't need to memorize it". Grrrrr... men sometimes! LOL

Edited September 16, 2010 by BULLWINKLE

[Nwanyioma 11]

My husband and I went for the walkin biometrics appointment today at the Alexandria, VA ASC branch (Original appointment date was scheduled for October 5,2010). I must admit that we were the only ones there from start to finish. The place was completely empty. Everything was completed in less than 15 minutes. I would like to wish everyone goodluck on their interviews and congratulate all of you who have received the Greencard/EAD/AP.

Nwanyioma

[tenderheartusa79 14]

Su and I are back from our AOS interview. Yay!!! Approved. The interview was scheduled for 11:10 AM, and we were called about 10 minutes late. He swore us in, and started in with the questions:

Just some generic questions (what's your name, what's your husband's name, are you a terrorist etc). Then he started to ask more personal questions; why did you marry this man, when did you know you want to marry, how did you propose, what do you do for hobbies, under what circumstances did you meet, do you ever intend to go back to Thailand, did you marry for a greencard only. The questions weren't too difficult, but the whole process is a little nerve wracking.

He asked us for any additional documents, and we showed him pictures, bills, insurance papers etc. Then told us we're approved for a 2 year conditional greencard. He then explained what we have to do in order to lift the conditions. He didn't stamp Su's passport, and I completely forgot to ask about it. He did remove the I-94 from her though. Now we're just waiting for the card in the mail which should arrive in about a week. Done with the USCIS until we file I-751 on 6/17/2012.

It wasn't a terrible experience, but the interview seemed a bit intense. The questions kept coming and coming. After the interview the officer seemed a little more friendly, which put us at ease also.

Good luck to everyone who have interviews coming up.

Congratulations !!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, no EAD or AP here but....

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

Your Case Status: Card/ Document Production

On September 15, 2010, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

I guess I'll get my green card before the EAD. I won't complain.

I was transfered to CSC, so that should give some hope to the people who are expecting long delay.

I file I-485 with no I-94 so I was very anxious. That's a big relief. Phew.

Congratualtions !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No EAD, AP or even Bio letter .And if they will give me my green card i wont compalin about it either LOL .

My husband and I went for the walkin biometrics appointment today at the Alexandria, VA ASC branch (Original appointment date was scheduled for October 5,2010). I must admit that we were the only ones there from start to finish. The place was completely empty. Everything was completed in less than 15 minutes. I would like to wish everyone goodluck on their interviews and congratulate all of you who have received the Greencard/EAD/AP.

Nwanyioma

Congratualtions !!!!! I hope that you will hear good news soon .

[Bruin85 9]

Su and I are back from our AOS interview. Yay!!! Approved. The interview was scheduled for 11:10 AM, and we were called about 10 minutes late. He swore us in, and started in with the questions:

Just some generic questions (what's your name, what's your husband's name, are you a terrorist etc). Then he started to ask more personal questions; why did you marry this man, when did you know you want to marry, how did you propose, what do you do for hobbies, under what circumstances did you meet, do you ever intend to go back to Thailand, did you marry for a greencard only. The questions weren't too difficult, but the whole process is a little nerve wracking.

He asked us for any additional documents, and we showed him pictures, bills, insurance papers etc. Then told us we're approved for a 2 year conditional greencard. He then explained what we have to do in order to lift the conditions. He didn't stamp Su's passport, and I completely forgot to ask about it. He did remove the I-94 from her though. Now we're just waiting for the card in the mail which should arrive in about a week. Done with the USCIS until we file I-751 on 6/17/2012.

It wasn't a terrible experience, but the interview seemed a bit intense. The questions kept coming and coming. After the interview the officer seemed a little more friendly, which put us at ease also.

Good luck to everyone who have interviews coming up.

Congratulations!! It sounds a little like the interview is designed to try to detect fraud by trying to get you to trip-up, then once they catch an inconsistency they pounce on that. But when your relationship is legitimate all you have to do is answer the questions and you're fine. In other words, if your not guilty of anything you should have nothing to worry about. Probably most people they interview are legitimate, but every now and then they catch someone. It's a numbers game. Anyway, Congratulations again.

[poopie1010 0]

Hi Guys,

I have a simple question regarding "last update/ LUD" on MY PORTFOLIO in the USCIS website. Is it normal NOT TO SEE any LUD on my i-485, i-765, and i-130 after biometrics? I had my biometrics last 08/27/2010 (almost 3 weeks ago) and since then, no LUD on my case. Do guys have any idea what's happening?

Thank so much. I would really appreciate your help.

Timeline:

07/26/2010 AOS package sent

07/28/2010 Received by USCIS

08/04/2010 NOA emails

08/05/2010 "Touch" on all 3 notices

08/12/2010 NOA hardcopy (MSC)

08/13/2010 Biometrics Appointment Letter (schedule: 08/27)

08/19/2010 "Touch" i-765 (last LUD)

08/27/2010 Biometrics completed as scheduled

NO LUD until now 09/16/2010

[shakira08 0]

Hi Guys,

I have a simple question regarding "last update/ LUD" on MY PORTFOLIO in the USCIS website. Is it normal NOT TO SEE any LUD on my i-485, i-765, and i-130 after biometrics? I had my biometrics last 08/27/2010 (almost 3 weeks ago) and since then, no LUD on my case. Do guys have any idea what's happening?

Thank so much. I would really appreciate your help.

Timeline:

07/26/2010 AOS package sent

07/28/2010 Received by USCIS

08/04/2010 NOA emails

08/05/2010 "Touch" on all 3 notices

08/12/2010 NOA hardcopy (MSC)

08/13/2010 Biometrics Appointment Letter (schedule: 08/27)

08/19/2010 "Touch" i-765 (last LUD)

08/27/2010 Biometrics completed as scheduled

NO LUD until now 09/16/2010

Yes its normal.......mine they update after few weeks of my Biometrics.

AOS TIMELINE:

07-15-2010 ------------- AOS SENT

07-19-2010 ------------- AOS RECEIVED (Signed by: L.Box)

07-27-2010 ------------- CHECKS-CASHED!

07-30-2010 ------------- NOA-1 in mail(Hardcopies of AOS/EAD/AP)

08-02-2010 ------------- Biometrics in Mail Received

08-11-2010 ------------- "Walk-in" Biometrics in Fort Myers --SUCCESS!!!!

08-11-2010 ------------- TOUCHED IN 1-765/AP/AOS

08-12-2010 ------------- TOUCHED IN AOS/1-765

09-07-2010 ------------- AP & EAD APPROVED (E-mail @ 10:30p.m!!!!!!!)

09-09-2010 ------------- Touched AP (Says they mail me a notice)

09-13-2010 ------------- Touched EAD (Says they mail a notice.Hope its the card already!!!)

09-13-2010 ------------- RECEIVED AP in the MailBox (yes!!!!)

Edited September 16, 2010 by shakira08

[shakira08 0]

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Received my EAD Today...nice hi-tech card! :dance: :dance:

AOS TIMELINE:

07-15-2010 ------------- AOS SENT

07-19-2010 ------------- AOS RECEIVED (Signed by: L.Box)

07-27-2010 ------------- CHECKS-CASHED!

07-30-2010 ------------- NOA-1 in mail(Hardcopies of AOS/EAD/AP)

08-02-2010 ------------- Biometrics in Mail Received

08-11-2010 ------------- "Walk-in" Biometrics in Fort Myers --SUCCESS!!!!

08-11-2010 ------------- TOUCHED IN 1-765/AP/AOS

08-12-2010 ------------- TOUCHED IN AOS/1-765

09-07-2010 ------------- AP & EAD APPROVED (E-mail @ 10:30p.m!!!!!!!)

09-09-2010 ------------- Touched AP (Says they mail me a notice)

09-13-2010 ------------- Touched EAD (Says they mail a notice.Hope its the card already!!!)

09-13-2010 ------------- RECEIVED AP in the MailBox (yes!!!!)

09-16-2010 ------------- RECEIVED EAD in the Mailbox (Yes!!!!)

[poopie1010 0]

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Received my EAD Today...nice hi-tech card! :dance: :dance:

AOS TIMELINE:

07-15-2010 ------------- AOS SENT

07-19-2010 ------------- AOS RECEIVED (Signed by: L.Box)

07-27-2010 ------------- CHECKS-CASHED!

07-30-2010 ------------- NOA-1 in mail(Hardcopies of AOS/EAD/AP)

08-02-2010 ------------- Biometrics in Mail Received

08-11-2010 ------------- "Walk-in" Biometrics in Fort Myers --SUCCESS!!!!

08-11-2010 ------------- TOUCHED IN 1-765/AP/AOS

08-12-2010 ------------- TOUCHED IN AOS/1-765

09-07-2010 ------------- AP & EAD APPROVED (E-mail @ 10:30p.m!!!!!!!)

09-09-2010 ------------- Touched AP (Says they mail me a notice)

09-13-2010 ------------- Touched EAD (Says they mail a notice.Hope its the card already!!!)

09-13-2010 ------------- RECEIVED AP in the MailBox (yes!!!!)

09-16-2010 ------------- RECEIVED EAD in the Mailbox (Yes!!!!)

thanks and congratulations shakira08 You got your EAD card a little bit over a month since your biometrics, at least i have some basis for comparison and what to expect.

[yorkshirerose22 4]

Hi everyone, Congrats to everyone whos been approved.. We have our interview on the monday (09/20/10) and im pretty nervous :S, i hope it goes aswell as my K1 interview.

[LiLMermaid 2]

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Received my EAD Today...nice hi-tech card! :dance: :dance:

AOS TIMELINE:

07-15-2010 ------------- AOS SENT

07-19-2010 ------------- AOS RECEIVED (Signed by: L.Box)

07-27-2010 ------------- CHECKS-CASHED!

07-30-2010 ------------- NOA-1 in mail(Hardcopies of AOS/EAD/AP)

08-02-2010 ------------- Biometrics in Mail Received

08-11-2010 ------------- "Walk-in" Biometrics in Fort Myers --SUCCESS!!!!

08-11-2010 ------------- TOUCHED IN 1-765/AP/AOS

08-12-2010 ------------- TOUCHED IN AOS/1-765

09-07-2010 ------------- AP & EAD APPROVED (E-mail @ 10:30p.m!!!!!!!)

09-09-2010 ------------- Touched AP (Says they mail me a notice)

09-13-2010 ------------- Touched EAD (Says they mail a notice.Hope its the card already!!!)

09-13-2010 ------------- RECEIVED AP in the MailBox (yes!!!!)

09-16-2010 ------------- RECEIVED EAD in the Mailbox (Yes!!!!)

Congrats!!