AOS Interview from Marriage on B2 Experience

[Maranda 3]

Hello VJers!

Just wanted to post about our AOS interview yesterday. Like most folks here, we were super nervous and not sure what to expect, but the whole process was smooth and quick, with an easy 10 minute interview and approval on the spot. Here's what happened:

We arrived at Detroit USCIS office about an hour before our scheduled interview time. We were called in for our appointment 15 minutes ahead of schedule.

Although we had help from an attorney in organizing and filing our paperwork with the government, we chose not to have her present for the interview, based on her advice to us that we shouldn't need it. (Side note, I realize that it's not really necessary for an attorney in the AOS process unless there's some sort of underlying issues - which we didn't have, but wanted to play it extra safe - but if anyone in Michigan needs a referral for a very good company of attorneys specializing in family immigration law, I'd be happy to recommend and give you contact information.)

Armed with a giant folder of papers (proof of this and that, joint accounts, bills, taxes, a million photos, etc.), we met our interviewer (immigration officer?), who was a nice gentleman (Greg). He was rather quiet, very to-the-point and professional, but in a polite manner. We sat down, swore us in, re-asked the questions to my husband Arnold from the original application (criminal, terrorist, communist? etc.), and then a few extra questions:

• What is our birthdates?
  
• Where do we live?
  
• How did we meet? ("online" was a good enough answer)
  
• Arnold, what are Maranda's hobbies?
  
• Maranda, what are Arnold's hobbies?
  
• What is the last movie you watched together? (this was a question I hadn't seen posted before, and wasn't expecting, so it caught me off guard, luckily the answer came right to me because we'd just Redboxed a few days ago)
  
• Arnold, have you met Maranda's family? (at the reception)
  
• How many people were at your reception, then?
  
• Maranda, have you met Arnold's family?
  

"Looks like today is going to be a good day for you, immigration-wise!" (Which he said about 4 different times throughout the interview.)

He shuffled some papers, jotted something down, and told us to expect the Greencard in the mail in about 2 weeks, then wrote down his number for us to call if the card doesn't show up on schedule.

We were in and out of his office in about 10 minutes, and he didn't even crack open our giant binder of stuff. Big sighs of relief and happiness to be finished with this portion of the process. Nothing now until lifting of conditions in 2 years, and Citizenship after that!

Best wishes to everyone in the process right now! Go in with confidence and the understanding that these people are not there to grill and harass you (unless, of course, there's a reason to). Everyone we had contact with yesterday was pleasant and friendly, even the security staff at the front door (which I wasn't expecting in Detroit!).

[Maranda 3]

...and I just checked our case status online and found:

On November 9, 2011, we ordered production of your new card.

[Know_Ledge 6]

...and I just checked our case status online and found:

On November 9, 2011, we ordered production of your new card.

YAY!!! Congratulations!!

[Ben and Jill 37]

That's really wonderful news! Congratulations and thanks so much for sharing your interview experience to help others. Be blessed.

[panclox 0]

CONGRATS!!

[Maranda 3]

Thank you all!

[special4ever 0]

Congratulations!

[ValerieA 350]

Congratulations!

[PinkMelody 1]

Congrats!!!!!!!!! I didn't even file the paperworks yet but already so nervous lol

[Leatherneck 693]

Congratulations on that successful interview!

[Maranda 3]

Thanks so much, everyone!