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cutie bear   2

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Hi! My husband (a USC) filed for AOS for me & his mom. I was checking our case status online and my mom's new status for her I-485 is now "testing & interview" while both her I-130 & I-765 is still under "initial review". Is this normal? I thought there will be no interview for an immediate relative.

Also, my mom's case is processed at National Benefits Center. Does that mean they have to go to MO and not here at the Chicago office? We don't have the letter yet so we dont have an idea where the interview will be held.

What are the documents that needs to be prepared?

Thanks in advance!

P.S. Her interview is on 9/26

~ Cutie Bear

https://randomengineerblog.wordpress.com/

K1 application filed: 08/2010

NOA1: 08/2010

NOA2: 02/2011

Entered USA: 05/2011

Married: 06/2011

EAD received: 09/2011

Conditional GC received: 10/2011 (transferred to CSC without interviews)
10 year GC received: 10/2013 (Approved without interviews)
N-400: mailed to the Phoenix Lockbox 7/8 and received 7/9 by R. Magadan

N-400 Checked: cashed 7/11

Biometrics: 8/7

Interview: 11/6

Oath-Taking: 12/2

Harpa Timsah Grand Master

Harpa Timsah   13,258

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An interview is protocol. The interview will be at your local office, and the letter will have a list of documents that you need.

AOS for my husband
8/17/10: INTERVIEW DAY (day 123) APPROVED!!

ROC:
5/23/12: Sent out package
2/06/13: APPROVED!

VanessaTony Grand Master

VanessaTony   3,567

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Only K1's have the ability to not have an interview (some do, some don't). This is because we were interviewed to GET the K1 visa and appropriately vetted there.

Edited by Vanessa&Tony

Aussie K1 process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/206016-australian-beneficiaries-packet-3-to-interview-date/
AOS, EAD & AP - the Aussie Way (including document list) - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/235331-aos-ead-ap-from-k1-the-aussie-way-doc-list-included/
ROC April 2012 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/358760-i-751-april-2012-filers/ (includes document list)
N-400 April 2013 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/ (includes document list)

N-400 Interview review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6381814

N-400 Oath Ceremony review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6537699
Aussie Chat page continued - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/331922-new-2011-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/
Aussie Name Change on Passport Process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/248400-australian-passport-name-change-process/
Travel on maiden name passport with married name GC, tickets in married name - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/183541-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/page__view__findpost__p__4135806
Shipping Costs from Aus to US - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/293179-shipping-costs-aus-to-usa/

Notes:
- For my "standard" timeline please see timeline to the left
- For timeline with Aussie specifics & more detailed info, please see the "About Me" section of my profile

cutie bear Enthusiast

cutie bear   2

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An interview is protocol. The interview will be at your local office, and the letter will have a list of documents that you need.

Thanks Harpa Timsah! We are waiting for the letter to arrive, I will update everyone for future reference.

~ Cutie Bear

https://randomengineerblog.wordpress.com/

K1 application filed: 08/2010

NOA1: 08/2010

NOA2: 02/2011

Entered USA: 05/2011

Married: 06/2011

EAD received: 09/2011

Conditional GC received: 10/2011 (transferred to CSC without interviews)
10 year GC received: 10/2013 (Approved without interviews)
N-400: mailed to the Phoenix Lockbox 7/8 and received 7/9 by R. Magadan

N-400 Checked: cashed 7/11

Biometrics: 8/7

Interview: 11/6

Oath-Taking: 12/2

cutie bear Enthusiast

cutie bear   2

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Only K1's have the ability to not have an interview (some do, some don't). This is because we were interviewed to GET the K1 visa and appropriately vetted there.

My mom is nervous about this kind of interviews. My husband plans to accompany her but will they allow my husband to join her during the interview?

~ Cutie Bear

https://randomengineerblog.wordpress.com/

K1 application filed: 08/2010

NOA1: 08/2010

NOA2: 02/2011

Entered USA: 05/2011

Married: 06/2011

EAD received: 09/2011

Conditional GC received: 10/2011 (transferred to CSC without interviews)
10 year GC received: 10/2013 (Approved without interviews)
N-400: mailed to the Phoenix Lockbox 7/8 and received 7/9 by R. Magadan

N-400 Checked: cashed 7/11

Biometrics: 8/7

Interview: 11/6

Oath-Taking: 12/2

VanessaTony Grand Master

VanessaTony   3,567

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My mom is nervous about this kind of interviews. My husband plans to accompany her but will they allow my husband to join her during the interview?

I'm sorry but I have no experience with this kind of AOS. Hopefully someone will know.

Aussie K1 process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/206016-australian-beneficiaries-packet-3-to-interview-date/
AOS, EAD & AP - the Aussie Way (including document list) - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/235331-aos-ead-ap-from-k1-the-aussie-way-doc-list-included/
ROC April 2012 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/358760-i-751-april-2012-filers/ (includes document list)
N-400 April 2013 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/ (includes document list)

N-400 Interview review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6381814

N-400 Oath Ceremony review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6537699
Aussie Chat page continued - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/331922-new-2011-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/
Aussie Name Change on Passport Process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/248400-australian-passport-name-change-process/
Travel on maiden name passport with married name GC, tickets in married name - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/183541-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/page__view__findpost__p__4135806
Shipping Costs from Aus to US - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/293179-shipping-costs-aus-to-usa/

Notes:
- For my "standard" timeline please see timeline to the left
- For timeline with Aussie specifics & more detailed info, please see the "About Me" section of my profile

JimVaPhuong Veteran

JimVaPhuong   4,863

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My mom is nervous about this kind of interviews. My husband plans to accompany her but will they allow my husband to join her during the interview?

When someone is adjusting status based on an immediate relative petition then they usually want the petitioner there, as well. The interview letter should indicate this.

Tell your mother in-law not to worry. Interviews for parents of a US citizen are usually very easy.

Raise your right hand. Do you swear...

...yes

Have you ever...

...no

Did you ever...

...no

Are you now or have you ever been...

...no

Congratulations. Welcome to America!

:blush:

12/15/2009 - K1 Visa Interview - APPROVED!

12/29/2009 - Married in Oakland, CA!

08/18/2010 - AOS Interview - APPROVED!

05/01/2013 - Removal of Conditions - APPROVED!

cutie bear Enthusiast

cutie bear   2

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Thanks Aleful and Jim! I will tell mom about this.

~ Cutie Bear

https://randomengineerblog.wordpress.com/

K1 application filed: 08/2010

NOA1: 08/2010

NOA2: 02/2011

Entered USA: 05/2011

Married: 06/2011

EAD received: 09/2011

Conditional GC received: 10/2011 (transferred to CSC without interviews)
10 year GC received: 10/2013 (Approved without interviews)
N-400: mailed to the Phoenix Lockbox 7/8 and received 7/9 by R. Magadan

N-400 Checked: cashed 7/11

Biometrics: 8/7

Interview: 11/6

Oath-Taking: 12/2

Leatherneck Grand Master

Leatherneck   693

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My mom is nervous about this kind of interviews. My husband plans to accompany her but will they allow my husband to join her during the interview?

Tell your mom not to get too worked up, she will be fine.

Best wishes...

"The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!" - Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady of the United States, 1945.

"Retreat hell! We just got here!"

CAPT. LLOYD WILLIAMS, USMC

cutie bear Enthusiast

cutie bear   2

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Thanks Leatherneck!

I am now reading the letter for the mom's interview. Some of the required documents has already been mailed like the I-693 and affidavit of support. I will just print-out everything again just to be sure.

~ Cutie Bear

https://randomengineerblog.wordpress.com/

K1 application filed: 08/2010

NOA1: 08/2010

NOA2: 02/2011

Entered USA: 05/2011

Married: 06/2011

EAD received: 09/2011

Conditional GC received: 10/2011 (transferred to CSC without interviews)
10 year GC received: 10/2013 (Approved without interviews)
N-400: mailed to the Phoenix Lockbox 7/8 and received 7/9 by R. Magadan

N-400 Checked: cashed 7/11

Biometrics: 8/7

Interview: 11/6

Oath-Taking: 12/2

Leatherneck Grand Master

Leatherneck   693

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Thanks Leatherneck!

I am now reading the letter for the mom's interview. Some of the required documents has already been mailed like the I-693 and affidavit of support. I will just print-out everything again just to be sure.

You're welcome...just tell mom to relax, she'll do fine. Just follow that letter as instructed. Will you be with her for moral support also?

Edited by Leatherneck

"The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!" - Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady of the United States, 1945.

"Retreat hell! We just got here!"

CAPT. LLOYD WILLIAMS, USMC

cutie bear Enthusiast

cutie bear   2

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Hi leatherneck! I don't think the USCIS will let me stay in the lobby if I don't have any business with them but I would love to join her and my husband on the said date.

~ Cutie Bear

https://randomengineerblog.wordpress.com/

K1 application filed: 08/2010

NOA1: 08/2010

NOA2: 02/2011

Entered USA: 05/2011

Married: 06/2011

EAD received: 09/2011

Conditional GC received: 10/2011 (transferred to CSC without interviews)
10 year GC received: 10/2013 (Approved without interviews)
N-400: mailed to the Phoenix Lockbox 7/8 and received 7/9 by R. Magadan

N-400 Checked: cashed 7/11

Biometrics: 8/7

Interview: 11/6

Oath-Taking: 12/2

Leatherneck Grand Master

Leatherneck   693

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I am not familiar with the Chicago office and its location, is there any shopping nearby? If so, maybe you can enjoy some shopping while you wait for them. But, her interview will not be terribly intense.

"The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!" - Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady of the United States, 1945.

"Retreat hell! We just got here!"

CAPT. LLOYD WILLIAMS, USMC

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bigdog   377

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Hi! My husband (a USC) filed for AOS for me & his mom. I was checking our case status online and my mom's new status for her I-485 is now "testing & interview" while both her I-130 & I-765 is still under "initial review". Is this normal? I thought there will be no interview for an immediate relative.

Also, my mom's case is processed at National Benefits Center. Does that mean they have to go to MO and not here at the Chicago office? We don't have the letter yet so we dont have an idea where the interview will be held.

What are the documents that needs to be prepared?

Thanks in advance!

P.S. Her interview is on 9/26

There will be an interview at your local USCIS Office. They will send a letter outlining documents needed, see VJ guides.

In Arizona its hot hot hot.

http://www.uscis.gov/dateCalculator.html

 
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