AOS interview did not go smoothly at all

[KandK 0]

so here is the story. today was the interview for my wife and I. she is the applicant seeking the AOS.

the officer interviewing us was not nice at all, and brought up some issues regarding my wife overstaying her visa, and then got stuck on something else, saying that I did not live with my wife. the thing is, I moved out of my parents' house and got an apartment with my wife a month before we got married in November. however, I did not send notice to everywhere saying that I changed my address, instead choosing to have most of my mail to still be sent to my parents' house. I even filed a joint tax return with my wife, with my parents' address on the return.

so the officer the whole time gets hung up on this. meanwhile, my wife is very adamant with the officer that I lived with her, and doing most of the talking while I sat there not saying much (like a moron, I was drawing blanks for some reason and found it hard to think of something to say). he asked me a few questions about my wife, like her middle name, which I answered right away.

however, at the end, he still was hell bent on insisting that I did not live at my current address with my wife, which I do. I have some joint mail sent there, and car insurance, things like that. he also took a few things to keep, including a photo from our picture album, and some things like pay stubs. he then says that he will be sending a letter requesting evidence, which I should receive within 2 weeks.

my question is, are we screwed now? will it be rejected? will I be called in for another interview? what happens after I send in the requested evidence?

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

Sounds like you may be getting a home visit. They sometimes come to you home and check out your claim of living together.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

** moved from "Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from Family Based Visas" to "Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas" as you are adjusting from a visa other than a K1, K2, K3 & K4 which the prior forum is for**

[Darnell 8,478]

addresses are important.

did you change yer address with the DMV after moving in to the new place ? If so - that'd be the 'big paper trail' to give as 'that evidence'.

[KandK 0]

that's the problem, the DMV is one of the places where I didn't change my address, considering the hassle I'd have to go through when I need to move again. I didn't plan on staying at my current apartment long, is the reason why I decided not to go change all my addresses.

in addition, I believe NY is one of the states where they do not make home visits, if I read somewhere correctly. I wish they did though, because that's all they'd need to do to see I actually live here.

[Darnell 8,478]

FWIW - NYC is one of those places with a substantial STOKES INTERVIEW UNIT. Not trying ta scare ya, but if you missed out on the STOKES INTERVIEW, yer verra lucky!

[KandK 0]

since I have been worried sick since this happened, I have continually checked the status online at the USCIS web site. well this morning, I recieved an email saying this.

"On July 14, 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."

can this be a mistake? or does this definitely mean it's been approved?

[payxibka 10,045]

since I have been worried sick since this happened, I have continually checked the status online at the USCIS web site. well this morning, I recieved an email saying this.

"On July 14, 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."

can this be a mistake? or does this definitely mean it's been approved?

It means what it says.... a card production order cannot be issued unless the case file has completed as approved

Edited July 15, 2010 by payxibka

[Darnell 8,478]

wow !

read it twice.

then print it out in 110 point-size type, staple it to the back of your outside door.

read it again.

it says what it means, and means what it says !

keep reading it each time before you leave your house !

it's the 'End Game' -

Guess What ?

You Won !

Edited July 15, 2010 by Darnell

[MRStee 19]

Sounds like you got the GC...

[Darnell 8,478]

Yay ! approval !!

This is the best news, EVER !!!

To Celebrate - PLEASE FILL OUT YER TIMELINE AT http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=78493

Helps those coming up behind you, always.

[Jadenjewel 9]

Awesome news for you Start doing the happy dance and celebrate!

congrats!!!!!!

[KandK 0]

so I take it that no one has ever experienced, or seen a situation where this might be a mistake? despite the status change on the USCIS web site, I'm still a bit worried that it could be some kind of mistake. we will see. thanks for the congratulations and good wishes though, guys.

[MilitaryWife2010 0]

hold on, hold on:

Is it for your I-485 or I-765?

You get the same status update for both - the EAD (if you filed for it) and the GC.

Double check which case the update is for....

Just saying.

I got the same one on July 14 for my GC.

Hope you have the same one, but just check again.

Congrats in advance

Edited July 15, 2010 by MilitaryWife2010

[Darnell 8,478]

yup - there's that - totally forgot -

check the NOA-1 receipt #'s - should match up on the email that you received, on either EAD or GC - both #'s are different.