AOS Interview today

[carocaro 22]

We arrived at Phoenix office 45 minutes early and were told to come back at exactly scheduled appointment time as they were back logged with people. At 55 minutes after appointment time we were taken in for interview with Senior Inspector-Supervisor for the Phoenix office. He definitely had an intimidating presence and made it very clear that this was an important interview. I was glad that we had dressed professionally. After signing that we agreed to proceed without an attorney and swearing in he asked each of us basic questions with addresses. numbers, personal details, what we do for professions, how we met, etc. the list of clear questions regarding illegal activity etc., poe details as to what city and date, then requested photo album for a quick browse through with a few questions regarding who was in the photos with us on a couple of wedding shots. He asked no questions about when, why or how we decided to marry etc. in USA. Last request was for documents showing that we live together. We shared home insurance, bank statements, receipt for wedding ring, etc. that we had already duplicated. These were kept as part of his file. Zero questions about wedding plans, engagement, etc. and he wanted no photos as part of our file even though we offered. He asked my son how was life here in Phoenix, no other questions. Then he said he was stamping us approved and our green cards would be sent out within a few weeks and that we needed to know we would need to file again around 1 1/2 years and if all necessary documentation was in that file, with good proof, we wouldn't have to come back for another interview.

We were glad we were so prepared, but our banker's box of documents wasn't even looked at.

We are going to share a bottle of champagne tonight and be relaxed that the stress is over...and we can bring our things from Canada!!!!

Caro

[Miami_Boy 9]

We arrived at Phoenix office 45 minutes early and were told to come back at exactly scheduled appointment time as they were back logged with people. At 55 minutes after appointment time we were taken in for interview with Senior Inspector-Supervisor for the Phoenix office. He definitely had an intimidating presence and made it very clear that this was an important interview. I was glad that we had dressed professionally. After signing that we agreed to proceed without an attorney and swearing in he asked each of us basic questions with addresses. numbers, personal details, what we do for professions, how we met, etc. the list of clear questions regarding illegal activity etc., poe details as to what city and date, then requested photo album for a quick browse through with a few questions regarding who was in the photos with us on a couple of wedding shots. He asked no questions about when, why or how we decided to marry etc. in USA. Last request was for documents showing that we live together. We shared home insurance, bank statements, receipt for wedding ring, etc. that we had already duplicated. These were kept as part of his file. Zero questions about wedding plans, engagement, etc. and he wanted no photos as part of our file even though we offered. He asked my son how was life here in Phoenix, no other questions. Then he said he was stamping us approved and our green cards would be sent out within a few weeks and that we needed to know we would need to file again around 1 1/2 years and if all necessary documentation was in that file, with good proof, we wouldn't have to come back for another interview.

We were glad we were so prepared, but our banker's box of documents wasn't even looked at.

We are going to share a bottle of champagne tonight and be relaxed that the stress is over...and we can bring our things from Canada!!!!

Caro

CONGRATS ON YOUR GC APPROVED :dance:

[juliava 80]

Congrats!!!

[silvana.toma 15]

Congrats!!!

That seemed a preety smooth interview, good for you!

And for al of us still waiting ...you know what they say "good things happen to those who wait"

Congrats again, and happy hollidays.

[pixie77 2]

Congrats!!!

[MayoKy 10]

Congrats

[caeremonarius 26]

Congratulations! We're really happy for you guys!

[carocaro 22]

Thank you! I think I was in shock earlier. It is all settling in! Celebrate!

Good luck to all of you still in the process.

Oh, they kept the Employment Authorization Cards and Travel Documents that we just received. Good thing Green Card is promised at around 2 - 3 weeks.

Caro

[caeremonarius 26]

Thank you! I think I was in shock earlier. It is all settling in! Celebrate!

You're welcome!

Good luck to all of you still in the process.

Oh, they kept the Employment Authorization Cards and Travel Documents that we just received. Good thing Green Card is promised at around 2 - 3 weeks.

Caro

That interesting. Our IO didn't even ask us if we'd gotten those (we'd just gotten the AP, and didn't get the EAD until 3 days later). We'll just keep them as souvenirs, I guess! Congrats again!

AJ

[tsokonut 0]

We arrived at Phoenix office 45 minutes early and were told to come back at exactly scheduled appointment time as they were back logged with people. At 55 minutes after appointment time we were taken in for interview with Senior Inspector-Supervisor for the Phoenix office. He definitely had an intimidating presence and made it very clear that this was an important interview. I was glad that we had dressed professionally. After signing that we agreed to proceed without an attorney and swearing in he asked each of us basic questions with addresses. numbers, personal details, what we do for professions, how we met, etc. the list of clear questions regarding illegal activity etc., poe details as to what city and date, then requested photo album for a quick browse through with a few questions regarding who was in the photos with us on a couple of wedding shots. He asked no questions about when, why or how we decided to marry etc. in USA. Last request was for documents showing that we live together. We shared home insurance, bank statements, receipt for wedding ring, etc. that we had already duplicated. These were kept as part of his file. Zero questions about wedding plans, engagement, etc. and he wanted no photos as part of our file even though we offered. He asked my son how was life here in Phoenix, no other questions. Then he said he was stamping us approved and our green cards would be sent out within a few weeks and that we needed to know we would need to file again around 1 1/2 years and if all necessary documentation was in that file, with good proof, we wouldn't have to come back for another interview.

We were glad we were so prepared, but our banker's box of documents wasn't even looked at.

We are going to share a bottle of champagne tonight and be relaxed that the stress is over...and we can bring our things from Canada!!!!

Caro

congratulations!!

got my interview today too.. IO officer just said supervisor needs to review it but i will recommend approval, so mine is pending..

Did they check your EAD card?

He didn't give /handed me anything not even a stamp.. LOL I am just up here pending.

Edited December 15, 2010 by tsokonut

[jkelly07 120]

congratulations on your aos interview,

[SunDrop 59]

Congrats

Moved from AOS from Work, Student & Tourist Visas to AOS from Work, Student & Tourist Visas - Case Filing and Progress Reports

[carocaro 22]

He actually took our cards and papers and we left with nothing but verbal information that we had approval and Green Cards would be out in about two weeks.

Maybe because we actually had the supervisor himself he was able to say approved. But no stamp, nothing else either, just his word he was taking everything else because Green Cards replace them.

Are you feeling positive tsokonut? How was interview itself?

Caro

congratulations!!

got my interview today too.. IO officer just said supervisor needs to review it but i will recommend approval, so mine is pending..

Did they check your EAD card?

He didn't give /handed me anything not even a stamp.. LOL I am just up here pending.

[tsokonut 0]

He actually took our cards and papers and we left with nothing but verbal information that we had approval and Green Cards would be out in about two weeks.

Maybe because we actually had the supervisor himself he was able to say approved. But no stamp, nothing else either, just his word he was taking everything else because Green Cards replace them.

Are you feeling positive tsokonut? How was interview itself?

Caro

Hello,

I am feeling positive since he said i'll recommend for approval so that's one of the stuff am holding on to.

the interview was quick, me and my hubby were very casual. When he asks questions we either answer he didn't specify who to answer.

Hoping for the best!!

COngratulations again! Im pretty sure you're loving the freedom of not worrying anymore

Edited December 15, 2010 by tsokonut

[TyandAllie 17]

Congrats!!!

We were never asked for my EAD, I still have it in my wallet with my GC.