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Went for Interview today

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saj102965   1

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It was rather a pleasant experience in the Detroit Office. Appt. was at 10:15. Arrived 20 min. early and the interview was complete in 15 minutes. The one surprising thing and upsetting thing was that the IO said that my employer, who issued me the H2B Visa I came to US on, contacted Homeland Security to inform (and lie) that I never worked for them and I am committing fraud. The truth is I ended up breaking my contract with the company and quitting my job because of the deplorable working conditions and the terrible treatment I received and the slave wage I was paid for the long hours I worked (not even minimum wage). While I was working for this company, my boss threanted to kick my a** and I was accused of doing something I didn't do and even had friends to back me up. Several other guys that came over to work for the same company eneded up filing a complaint with the Department of Labor on this company. It is a shame that a company would attempt to possibly ruin the future of a young man just trying to start a life with his new wife. I ended up having to pay a substantial amount of money in fines to the company back in my country for breaking my contract. I don't think I would have intentionally tried to commit fraud knowing in advance that I would have to pay back thousands of dollars. The IO was very nice once I explained my side of the story and just totally dismissed the fraud allegation. The IO asked a few simple questions and never asked for any documents such as marriage license, confirmation of joint assets or even our birth certificates. I was APPROVED and should receive my greencard in 2 weeks or less. Now we can move on with our lives and not have to deal with the USCIS until 2012. :thumbs::dance:

Timeline:

9-18-2010 - Sent AOS to Chicago lockbox

9-20-2010 - Package arrived confirmation USPS

9-24-2010 - Received txt message and email for I-797

9-27-2010 - Received NOA1 for I-131, I-130, I-765 and I-485

9-27-2010 - Checks cashed

10-4-2010 - Received biometric appt. (10-28-10)

10-15-2010 - Touched

10-20-2010 - RFE Notice Sent via email on I-485 (Bummer)

10-25-2010 - Recevied RFE

10-26-2010 - Send evidence

10-27-2010 - Evidenced signed for in response to RFE

10-28-2010 - Appear for Biometrics

10-28-2010 - I-765 & I-485 touched

10-29-2010 - I-765 & I-485 touched again

11-1-10 - rec.email regarding continued processing of I-485

11-12-2010 - Received call from congresswoman's office stating they were contacting USCIS to expedite EAD

11-15-210 - Received call from congresswoman's office confirming request to expedite approved and EAD will be adjudicated in 7 business days and should received card 10 days after that. Also the I-485 has been moved to the next step to schedule interview too. Yeah - so happy!!!

11-19-2010 - Received email AP approved and EAD card in production.

11-19-2010 - Received interview letter - appt scheduled on 12-21-2010. :)

11-22-2010 - Received AP in mail

11-26-2010 - Received EAD in mail (Went on 11-29-10 for job interview and start on 12-6-10)

12-21-2010 - Went on Interview and was APPROVED!!!

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saj102965   1

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Congratulations

Thank you.

Timeline:

9-18-2010 - Sent AOS to Chicago lockbox

9-20-2010 - Package arrived confirmation USPS

9-24-2010 - Received txt message and email for I-797

9-27-2010 - Received NOA1 for I-131, I-130, I-765 and I-485

9-27-2010 - Checks cashed

10-4-2010 - Received biometric appt. (10-28-10)

10-15-2010 - Touched

10-20-2010 - RFE Notice Sent via email on I-485 (Bummer)

10-25-2010 - Recevied RFE

10-26-2010 - Send evidence

10-27-2010 - Evidenced signed for in response to RFE

10-28-2010 - Appear for Biometrics

10-28-2010 - I-765 & I-485 touched

10-29-2010 - I-765 & I-485 touched again

11-1-10 - rec.email regarding continued processing of I-485

11-12-2010 - Received call from congresswoman's office stating they were contacting USCIS to expedite EAD

11-15-210 - Received call from congresswoman's office confirming request to expedite approved and EAD will be adjudicated in 7 business days and should received card 10 days after that. Also the I-485 has been moved to the next step to schedule interview too. Yeah - so happy!!!

11-19-2010 - Received email AP approved and EAD card in production.

11-19-2010 - Received interview letter - appt scheduled on 12-21-2010. :)

11-22-2010 - Received AP in mail

11-26-2010 - Received EAD in mail (Went on 11-29-10 for job interview and start on 12-6-10)

12-21-2010 - Went on Interview and was APPROVED!!!

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zeezawrydan   1

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Congrats my friend! :dance::dance::dance::thumbs::thumbs::thumbs::star:

Time for celebration!!!!

N-400 Application

4/18/2016 (Day 1) - Package sent to Lewisville, TX

4/22/2016 (Day 3) - Received Package

4/25/2016 (Day 6) - $680 Cleared on credit card

4/29/2016 (Day 10) - Biometrics Scheduled

5/10/2016 (Day 20) - Early Biometrics (Walk in) Originally scheduled for 5/18 @ 2pm

8/16/2016 (Day 120) - Scheduled for an interview

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KirstyDustin   1

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It was rather a pleasant experience in the Detroit Office. Appt. was at 10:15. Arrived 20 min. early and the interview was complete in 15 minutes. The one surprising thing and upsetting thing was that the IO said that my employer, who issued me the H2B Visa I came to US on, contacted Homeland Security to inform (and lie) that I never worked for them and I am committing fraud. The truth is I ended up breaking my contract with the company and quitting my job because of the deplorable working conditions and the terrible treatment I received and the slave wage I was paid for the long hours I worked (not even minimum wage). While I was working for this company, my boss threanted to kick my a** and I was accused of doing something I didn't do and even had friends to back me up. Several other guys that came over to work for the same company eneded up filing a complaint with the Department of Labor on this company. It is a shame that a company would attempt to possibly ruin the future of a young man just trying to start a life with his new wife. I ended up having to pay a substantial amount of money in fines to the company back in my country for breaking my contract. I don't think I would have intentionally tried to commit fraud knowing in advance that I would have to pay back thousands of dollars. The IO was very nice once I explained my side of the story and just totally dismissed the fraud allegation. The IO asked a few simple questions and never asked for any documents such as marriage license, confirmation of joint assets or even our birth certificates. I was APPROVED and should receive my greencard in 2 weeks or less. Now we can move on with our lives and not have to deal with the USCIS until 2012. :thumbs::dance:

Congratulations :)

Its good to hear positive feedback about the Detroit office - I will be having an interview there too i'm sure (only once i'm there and when i adjust my status though) :)

Dustin USA (Petitioner)
Kirsty SA (Beneficiary)

K-1 Journey

7 MONTHS 20 DAYS.. (From Start to Finish)

P.O.E

05.27.2011 - Flying to Michigan
05.28.2011 - P.O.E in New York - had no problems at all smile.png
05.28.2011 - Off to Detroit
07.09.2011 - Our Wedding wub.png

AOS Journey

3 MONTHS 4 DAYS (From Filing AOS to Interview Approval)
3 MONTHS 9 DAYS (From Filing AOS to Receiving GC)

ROC Journey

.. MONTHS .. DAYS (From Filing ROC to Receiving 10 Year GC)

.. MONTHS .. DAYS (From Responding to RFE to Receiving 10 Year GC)

juliava Proficient

juliava   80

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Romania
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Congrats!Glad to see that you finally got approved and the AOS journey is over... :thumbs::thumbs:

My N-400 Journey

06-02-2017 - N-400 package mailed to Dallas Lockbox

06-06-2017 - Credit card charged; received text and email confirming that application was received and NOA is on its way

06-10-2017 - Received NOA letter from NBC dated 06-05-2017

06-16-2017 - Received Biometrics Appointment Letter for 06-28-2017

01-19-2018 - Interview Letter sent

02-27-18 - Interview and Oath Ceremony. Finally US CITIZEN! 

My ROC Journey

03-08-2012 - I-751 package mailed to VSC

03-10-2012 - I-751 package delivered

03-14-2012 - Check cashed

03-15-2012 - NOA received, dated 03-12-2012

04-27-2012 - Biometrics appointment

11-23-2012 - ROC approved

11-28-2012 - Approval letter received

12-06-2012 - 10 years Green Card received

My AOS Journey

04-17-09 I-130&I-485&I-765 received by USCIS

04-19-10 AOS Approved

04-29-10 Green Card received

 
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