AOS INTERVIEW

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Reviewed by: punkydawg Review on February 1, 2011:

Location: New Orleans LA

Rating: (4 / 5) Review Topic: Adjustment of Status

I had my AOS Interview at New Orleans office today.

Like others, it was straightforward, we were asked for ID and some evidence that we were living together - we produced a joint bank statement, joint auto insurance and life insurance showing each other as beneficiaries.

The IO said that she was happy with what we had, and that she really didn't feel like talking about what color the paint in the bedroom is for half an hour. Explained that GC would take up to 8 weeks, but usually 2-4, and that EAD was proof of status til then. A brief discussion about soccer vs football, but then the IO noticed we had some wedding photos, so she had a look through them. The interview was over with in seven minutes.[/color]

Please bear with me for a minute. The above statement was taken from the VJ site.

My question to all this is HOW IN THE HE!! am i to produce evidence such as listed above if i cant even get my wife a state I.D. card???????

We have been being kicked around by the DMV and the SSI office.

the dmv says she cant get a drivers license or an ID card until her social security card has her name changed, the the ssi office she cant change her name on the card until she gets a new form of ID showing her new name. Social Security issued her a SSN with only her Passport and k-1 visa but now they need a GC or EAD or something showing her new name change.

so my point is how can i show joint car ins??? how can i show joint checking accounts?? how can i show joint utilities???

something is screwy here in New Orleans.

we have filed for AOD,EAD and AP, we are just waiting for the first document to arrive with her married name on it just to start moving forward.

thanks for listening to my rant.

grace and kirk

[liz16 0]

it's probably understandable that she couldn't get into your health and life insurances. but for the bank account,

well, over here in CT where we live, i was asked for my SSN, but i didn't have yet at that time but since it's a joint account

between my husband and i, and he has everything, they included my name and him as the primary account owner. you probably should talk

to the bank about that. i think they can understand.

and with the dmv and ssa, you really have to wait for either the EAD w/ AP or the GC itself.

oh, and you can also add her to your phone bill / account. just ask the customer service on whatever carrier you are on, and tell them to add her to the phone bill. and plus, by the time you get the interview, you will have everything (insurance, etc) by then, because EAD usually comes a couple of months prior the interview.

i hope my note helps?

[Enigma11561 336]

My wife got her new SS with her married name by showing them our marriage license, certified of course. Her passport had her photo with maiden name and the marriage license her new name. that was it. It still had the only for work per DHS" on it which was cleared up upon her giving them her green card some time later.c

[Hank55 5]

We had to make 3 trips but we finally got Nice her ss name change even though the guy said the computer would not accept it. He told us to get a new i-94 updated with name change of all things. It's kinda spooky dealing with the govt. when one agency is clueless to other agencies. Hang in there.

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View New ContentPopular TopicsAdvanced Search Consulate / USCIS Member Review #7121

Reviewed by: punkydawg Review on February 1, 2011:

Location: New Orleans LA

Rating: (4 / 5) Review Topic: Adjustment of Status

I had my AOS Interview at New Orleans office today.

Like others, it was straightforward, we were asked for ID and some evidence that we were living together - we produced a joint bank statement, joint auto insurance and life insurance showing each other as beneficiaries.

The IO said that she was happy with what we had, and that she really didn't feel like talking about what color the paint in the bedroom is for half an hour. Explained that GC would take up to 8 weeks, but usually 2-4, and that EAD was proof of status til then. A brief discussion about soccer vs football, but then the IO noticed we had some wedding photos, so she had a look through them. The interview was over with in seven minutes.[/color]

Please bear with me for a minute. The above statement was taken from the VJ site.

My question to all this is HOW IN THE HE!! am i to produce evidence such as listed above if i cant even get my wife a state I.D. card???????

We have been being kicked around by the DMV and the SSI office.

the dmv says she cant get a drivers license or an ID card until her social security card has her name changed, the the ssi office she cant change her name on the card until she gets a new form of ID showing her new name. Social Security issued her a SSN with only her Passport and k-1 visa but now they need a GC or EAD or something showing her new name change.

so my point is how can i show joint car ins??? how can i show joint checking accounts?? how can i show joint utilities???

something is screwy here in New Orleans.

we have filed for AOD,EAD and AP, we are just waiting for the first document to arrive with her married name on it just to start moving forward.

thanks for listening to my rant.

grace and kirk

Hi Grace and Kirk:

It would help us better if you give us your timeline like this:

5/02/11 - sent AOS packet (I-130/I-485/I-765) to Chicago Lockbox

5/04/11 - AOS packet received by Chicago Lockbox

5/23/11 - Received NOA for RFE (I-693)

5/27/11 - Sent RFE to DHS Lee's Summit, MO

6/02/11 - DHS Lee's Summit received REF reply

6/06/11 - Biometrics done at Louisveille, KY as per NOA schedule

6/24/11 - Received NOA for July 25 interview in Indianapolis

So you're saying you have not gotten anything back from USCIS? What about your I-797 (Notice of Sction of NOA)? You can't get the intending immigrant ssn or state id or driver's licence without either the EAD/AP card or the GC.And it's gonna take some time. It's a waiting game.

Hope this helps.

prep.mac