Interview Date Questions

[KG0411 0]

I received my notice for my interview today, yay! I just had a few questions about some of the items I need to bring with me on the day of. One of the items asked for is a federal tax return from the most recent tax year. Is this asking for mine or my petitioner? Can anyone just give me a exact breakdown of what to bring? Thanks!

Also, my interview is dated for March 2, 2011. I had also applied for my EAD and AP along with my AOS. I had my biometrics taken on January 19. I am set to travel on March 17. Is it normal that I got the interview notice before my AP and EAD? Does that mean they are processing my green card first? I just don't want to get stuck without my AP and be unable to travel on my set date. Any help would be gladly appreciated!

[TBoneTX 45,308]

If you pass the interview, the officer can stamp your passport as an advance substitute for the green card itself. If the interview is successful, make sure that he/she knows of your plans before you part company.

[Audy_Rob 26]

1) They want the latest tax return of the petitioner, not the beneficiary as the petitioner is responsible for your support even if their was a joint sponsor, the petitioner is still responsible.

2) An alternative to waiting for the interview and asking for the stamp in your passport (I-551), you could apply for an Infopass appointment. This allows you to go to the local office in person and explain the need to expedite the AP documents even though you have the Interview scheduled already.

Good luck.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

The AP and the GC interview are on two separate timelines. The AP is processed at the National Benefits Center, and will be approved automatically somewhere around 70-90 days. The GC interview came early to you (compared to EAD/AP) because your local office has openings for interviews. If you are approved at your interview, you can ask for a stamp, as specified (although most offices are somewhat reluctant to give them out lately). Note: If you are approved at your interview, you will be a LPR and can no longer use AP anyway (if it got to you before then). The GC and your LPR status invalidates your need for and ability to use AP. You will need a stamp or the GC itself to travel on March 17 (if you are approved on March 2). Good luck!

[KG0411 0]

But do they usually process the AP first? I'm scared that I won't get it in time...If I bring a copy of my itinerary to the interview will that help me get a stamp on my passport? And this stamp will let me come back in with no hassle right?

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

But do they usually process the AP first? I'm scared that I won't get it in time...If I bring a copy of my itinerary to the interview will that help me get a stamp on my passport? And this stamp will let me come back in with no hassle right?

Even if you got AP before your interview, if they approve you at your interview, then you cannot use the AP anymore. Yes, bringing a copy of your itinerary to your interview to ask for a stamp is wise. The stamp will let you come back in, yes.