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My husband and I have our his greencard interview next Wednesday. Today, we had our appointment with our lawyer to review all of our evidence and to run through a mock interview. I think both he and I are even more stressed and anxious than before. I think in part because it's approaching so quickly.

I mean, I know we should be fine. We have plenty of evidence, with bills, bank accounts, utitilies, cards, pictures, letters, insurance, etc. Our relationship is completely genuine. But we're both scared right now. One week until one of the most important days of this whole process, for what we've been waiting for for months. One week for a yes or a no, and it could change everything.

Anyone else have their interview approaching and starting to freak out a bit?

12/06/07 I-751 application sent

12/08/07 I-751 application received at VSC

12/10/07 Check cashed

12/17/07 NOA1 received

01/22/08 Biometrics Appointment

01/23/08 Touched

12/29/08 Contacted USCIS Customer Service for inquiry

02/19/09 Requested formal inquiry by Senator Arlen Specter

04/03/09 Card Production Ordered

04/10/09 10 Year Greencard Received!

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Hey, sweetest....I don't recall seeing you here before! Nice to make your acquaintance.

Our interview is in 17 days. I think my husband is cool with it so far, but I'm starting to get a little freaky about it. I know I need to start going thru papers this week....I am so ready to be done with this for a while.....

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Hello, nice to meet you as well!

I see yours is from the North as well? Where, if I may ask?

I'm just nervous. Even the possibility of a no, of losing him, is enough to make me feel sick. I almost feel like I did when we lived apart while waiting for the visa approval. When our visits were almost over and I had to go home and who knows when I would see him again.

Gah, I'm freaking out, but I just want this to be done with!

12/06/07 I-751 application sent

12/08/07 I-751 application received at VSC

12/10/07 Check cashed

12/17/07 NOA1 received

01/22/08 Biometrics Appointment

01/23/08 Touched

12/29/08 Contacted USCIS Customer Service for inquiry

02/19/09 Requested formal inquiry by Senator Arlen Specter

04/03/09 Card Production Ordered

04/10/09 10 Year Greencard Received!

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Hey, 2 people from Northern Ireland! :D

Where abouts are you two from? I'm from just outside Lisburn, Co. Down.

Good luck with your interview :thumbs:

~Kat :luv:

I-130 for both parents

March 28th 2013 - Priority date/ NOA 1
November 14th 2013 - Transferred to Nebraska Service Center

January 7th 2014 - Case changed online to approved for both

January 8th 2014 - case changed to shipped to NVC

January 9th 2014 - case changed to NOA 2 mailed

January 10th 2014 - Received the hardcopy of the NOA 2 stating that NVC would issue a case number in 30 days approx.

January 21st 2014 - Case Received at NVC

February 26th 2014 - Case numbers and IIN number received - Wrong embassy code assigned...now waiting for new case numbers.

March 3rd 2014 - Filled in DS-261 for both parents

March 5th 2014- AOS available, paid and submitted AOS packet.

March 6th 2014 - USPS shows packet was delivered at NVC

March 10th 2014 - AOS shows as paid in the CEAC portal/AOS logged into system as being received by NVC.

March 11th 2014 - New case number assigned for my Dad.

March 20th 2014 - Paid IV fee for my Mum.

March 25th 2014 - AOS accepted by NVC with no checklist.

March 26th 2014 - Filled in and submitted DS-260 for my Mum

March 31st 2014 - AOS found in my Mum's file for my Dad - accepted and placed into his file/IV fee available for my Dad and Paid.

April 1st - Mailed all civil documents to NVC for both parents.

April 3rd: IV fee shows as paid in portal/submitted DS-260 for my Dad.

April 22nd: checklist issued for civil documents - NVC error ...

April 23rd: sent another certified copy of my marriage certificate

April 24th: Case complete! :)

April 30th 2014 - Medical scheduled for parents at Knightsbridge in London

June 11th: Interview at London Embassy - Approved :)

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I freaked out when we got out letter. Like...FREAKED. Everyone on this forum remembers! ;) Then I felt really calm and sure about it for months. Then 2 days before, I freaked again. And now I realized how silly I was being, because it was not that big a deal...at all. It was like being back in the embassy for a K-1 visa. You will be fine, I promise you.

It's scary, because your whole world and future is riding on this one decision on Wednesday. It frightens you. But it's that big decision that scares you, because it means so much to you. Were this a small issue about something else in life, it wouldn't seem so bad. So just try and keep calm, because the interview is thorough, but a breeze and you seem to have your evidence in order.

Once it's done, you'll laugh about being so worried.

GOOD LUCK and keep us posted!

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My husband and I have our his greencard interview next Wednesday. Today, we had our appointment with our lawyer to review all of our evidence and to run through a mock interview. I think both he and I are even more stressed and anxious than before. I think in part because it's approaching so quickly.

I mean, I know we should be fine. We have plenty of evidence, with bills, bank accounts, utitilies, cards, pictures, letters, insurance, etc. Our relationship is completely genuine. But we're both scared right now. One week until one of the most important days of this whole process, for what we've been waiting for for months. One week for a yes or a no, and it could change everything.

Anyone else have their interview approaching and starting to freak out a bit?

Too funny......Our interview is also next Wednesday (3-1-06) in Philly . We met with our attorney last week and she said it was a piece of cake (also plenty of joint bills :help: , a house purchased together, etc. etc) but I already have the jitters. Hubby who is the one adjusting status is calm as a cucumber :whistle: .

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Its really really easy, no need to be nervous at all, it will be over in about 15 minutes! Good Luck!

LONDON TO CALIFORNIA ....

K1

May 5th 05 - K1 petition sent to CSC

August 23rd 05 - Visa Approved!!!

AOS and EAD

December 5th 05 - AOS and EAD sent

December 16th 05 - NOA's received for both AOS and EAD

December 31st 05 - Receive letter for AOS interview

February 6th 06 - AOS Interview - APPROVED

February 16th 06 - Biometrics Appointment

February 22nd 06 - EAD Approved via e mail

February 27th 06 - EAD card in mail!!!

March 6th 06 - Got a job!

March 17th 06 - Green Card Approval via e mail

March 18th 06 - 'Welcome to America' letter arrives

March 24th 06 - Green Card Arrives!

"Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world.

For indeed, that's all who ever have."

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i'm scared to death too and our interview is not till April!!! good luck!

Chrissy UK (Yorkshire) John USA (Minnesota)

20/July/05 Married in Las Vegas!!

AOS approved April 12th 2006!!

4/01/08 mailed I-751 to Nebraska

4/3/08 package arrives at Nebraska

4/11/08 check cashed

4/14/08 recieved NOA extension letter

4/26/08 recieved biometrics appointment letter plus it looks like our case has been forwarded to California!

5/02/08 Biometrics scheduled

5/02/08 Biometrics completed in 10 mins!

Woo Hoo....8/28/08 Recieved 10yr Greencard in mail, no approved email!! We are done!!!

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I was lucky enough to get transferred to CSC and so I got my greencard without an interview. But, having read all the others' threads on their interview experiences it will be a piece of cake! I am sure that if you are genuine the interviewing officer will be able to tell right away and it will be nothing more than a fomality.

Good luck everyone, I will have my fingers crossed for you all.

Annie UK

2004 Awaiting my divorce

Decree nisi 29th July YAYYYYYYYYYY

15th Dec DIVORCED AT LAST!!!!

Dec 23 decree arrives, I-129F sent to Nebraska!!!

Dec 27 NOA1

Feb 16 2005 NOA2 (51 days)

May 17 INTERVIEW 9am!!!! (day 141) Approved

May 30 Arrived POE Chicago (flight delayed!!)

June 13 applied for SSN

June 30 Wedding on beach at sunset awwwww

AOS 2005

July 11 Sent off AOS/AP/EAD to Chicago

Sep 1 I485 transferred to CSC

Sep 15 EAD and AP approved (59 days)

Nov 25 Green card and Welcome letter arrive in mail (no interview) 130 days

Removing Conditions 2007

Aug 15 I-751 sent to Nebraska

Sep 14 NOA1 rec'd, transferred to CSC again

Sep 21 rec'd bios appt for 9/28/07

Jan 26 2008 Approved. 10 Yr card received 1/28/08.

Naturalization 2008

Sep 8 N-400 sent to Nebraska

Sep 11 Priority date

Oct 7 Biometrics

July 10 2009 - Interview, approved!

Aug 20 Oath ceremony

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i wonder how come some get approved without an interview?

Chrissy UK (Yorkshire) John USA (Minnesota)

20/July/05 Married in Las Vegas!!

AOS approved April 12th 2006!!

4/01/08 mailed I-751 to Nebraska

4/3/08 package arrives at Nebraska

4/11/08 check cashed

4/14/08 recieved NOA extension letter

4/26/08 recieved biometrics appointment letter plus it looks like our case has been forwarded to California!

5/02/08 Biometrics scheduled

5/02/08 Biometrics completed in 10 mins!

Woo Hoo....8/28/08 Recieved 10yr Greencard in mail, no approved email!! We are done!!!

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My husband and I have our his greencard interview next Wednesday. Today, we had our appointment with our lawyer to review all of our evidence and to run through a mock interview. I think both he and I are even more stressed and anxious than before. I think in part because it's approaching so quickly.

I mean, I know we should be fine. We have plenty of evidence, with bills, bank accounts, utitilies, cards, pictures, letters, insurance, etc. Our relationship is completely genuine. But we're both scared right now. One week until one of the most important days of this whole process, for what we've been waiting for for months. One week for a yes or a no, and it could change everything.

Anyone else have their interview approaching and starting to freak out a bit?

Too funny......Our interview is also next Wednesday (3-1-06) in Philly . We met with our attorney last week and she said it was a piece of cake (also plenty of joint bills :help: , a house purchased together, etc. etc) but I already have the jitters. Hubby who is the one adjusting status is calm as a cucumber :whistle: .

What time is your interview at? Ours is in Philly at 1:50PM!

Collie, my husband is from Irvinestown, about 20 minutes from Enniskillen, in Co. Fermanagh.

Thanks, everyone. Still feeling very anxious, but knowing that whatever happens, we're going just keep pushing.

12/06/07 I-751 application sent

12/08/07 I-751 application received at VSC

12/10/07 Check cashed

12/17/07 NOA1 received

01/22/08 Biometrics Appointment

01/23/08 Touched

12/29/08 Contacted USCIS Customer Service for inquiry

02/19/09 Requested formal inquiry by Senator Arlen Specter

04/03/09 Card Production Ordered

04/10/09 10 Year Greencard Received!

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Our interview is next Friday and I am beginning to have a bad case of nerves as well. We really dont have too much financial info, only have him as a authorized user on two of my credit card bills so far. So that worries me a bit, that and my co sponsor doesnt have an employment letter. So the financial stuff is freaking me.

We have plenty of other evidence, just the financial aspect hasnt come together yet. He is still looking for a job, and I dont have a regular job, so I havent added him to the bank account just yet.

And I live with Mom, in her house, using her car, so havent added him to any of that. So no joint banking account, no insurance, no life insurance, no joint names on any of it just yet. We WILL get there, but its only been six months and sis and mom have been picking up the bills in the meantime til we get "on our feet". So no joint bills either.

We should be ok, we have enuff other stuff that I am hoping it makes up for the lack, but I still like to be a little more on the ball than what I have, even tho I have done what I could.

This is what I have above and beyond the stuff listed on the interview letter of course:

Plenty of letters and cards from friends, family, etc addressed to both of us

Copy of his drivers license

Copy of his state ID

Copy of his fishing license

Copy of his Social Security Card

Copy of tickets of trip taken together to visit his relatives in New York

Copy of ticket of his Uncle visiting us in Nebraska

Copy of authorized user for my two credit cards

and photo album of wedding, above said visits, Christmas, etc...

Good luck to you on Wednesday, I will be thinking of you. :)

Timeline

May 15th Lake arrived NYC on tourist visa

6-15-05 Flew NCY to "fetch" Lake for visit here

8-17-05 He Proposed!

8-24-05 MARRIED!

9- 1-05 - SENT AOS, EAD, AP, & ETC

9-12-05 NOA1 - FOR I-130, I-145, & AP, EAD

10-5-05 RFE for Birth C. & medical

10-24-05 GOT LEARNERS PERMIT

11-3-05 DRIVERS LICENSE :)

11-16-05 overnited RFE

11-17-05 Rcvd NOA2 for EAD, bio set for 12-5-05

11-25-05 Recvd AOS bio letter, apptmt for 12-14-05

12-5-05 Biometrics (they did BOTH!)

Infopass, got temp EAD, AP no luck

12-6-05 Applied for SSN, not in system

12-10-05 AP finally arrives!

12-11-05 1 year EAD card!

12-23-05 Interview letter arrives! 3-3-06

1-17-06 SSN arrives!!

3-3-06 Interview-APPROVED! Passport stamped :)

3-14-06 Green card arrives!

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even more stressed and anxious than before. I think in part because it's approaching so quickly.

What time is your interview at? Ours is in Philly at 1:50PM!

Collie, my husband is from Irvinestown, about 20 minutes from Enniskillen, in Co. Fermanagh.

Thanks, everyone. Still feeling very anxious, but knowing that whatever happens, we're going just keep pushing.

Our interview is scheduled for 2:30PM....where in/near Philly do you guys live ?

Our interview is next Friday and I am beginning to have a bad case of nerves as well. We really dont have too much financial info, only have him as a authorized user on two of my credit card bills so far. So that worries me a bit, that and my co sponsor doesnt have an employment letter. So the financial stuff is freaking me.

We have plenty of other evidence, just the financial aspect hasnt come together yet. He is still looking for a job, and I dont have a regular job, so I havent added him to the bank account just yet.

And I live with Mom, in her house, using her car, so havent added him to any of that. So no joint banking account, no insurance, no life insurance, no joint names on any of it just yet. We WILL get there, but its only been six months and sis and mom have been picking up the bills in the meantime til we get "on our feet". So no joint bills either.

We should be ok, we have enuff other stuff that I am hoping it makes up for the lack, but I still like to be a little more on the ball than what I have, even tho I have done what I could.

This is what I have above and beyond the stuff listed on the interview letter of course:

Plenty of letters and cards from friends, family, etc addressed to both of us

Copy of his drivers license

Copy of his state ID

Copy of his fishing license

Copy of his Social Security Card

Copy of tickets of trip taken together to visit his relatives in New York

Copy of ticket of his Uncle visiting us in Nebraska

Copy of authorized user for my two credit cards

and photo album of wedding, above said visits, Christmas, etc...

Good luck to you on Wednesday, I will be thinking of you. :)

That's the one thing we have ...boatloads of financial info. Joint bank, credit cards and when we bought a house he didn't have a SSN yet, so he couldn't be added to the mortgage but I insisted that he be put on the deed so his name is on the HUD-1/tax bills/HOA bills. What we don't have is loads of photos (we do have a few). Hubby is a photographer so he's always behind the camera and we both hate having our pic taken.

It's funny I'm nervous and he's as calm as a cucumber.

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