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Night Kisa   0

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Now it’s my turn to share AOS interview experience with you, guys!!!:)

Here is what happened to us today at AOS interview in San Diego, CA:

Interview was in downtown SD at the Federal Building scheduled for 12:45. I took a day off of work, and walked to the CIS office from my home (thankfully we live 15min by foot from the place), and was there at 12:30. Hubby was already waiting in front of the building (he came straight from work). We came thru security fairly quick, they just made me take my high-heels off since they kept beeping on metal detector, lol!!

We came into the waiting room, put our Appointment Letter into the tray and set down. The place was pretty much empty, only one family was there 4 Naturalization interview, and 2 ppl 4 infopass. Very calm and chill atmosphere. I was nervous and went to the water fountain to drink some H2O, hubby, on the contrary, was super relaxed!!:)

We didn't wait much, a Pilipino mid aged gentleman came out from the backroom, and called my name, and took us inside thru the labyrinth of cubicles to his office space took the oath, and IO asked for my passport and our marriage certificate. He looked at his file and asked "what is this in the Middle name field coz it does not match your passport. We said that I took my husband's name as my middle name when we married. He said "Oh, it does not work this way coz you can only change your name once you apply 4 citizenship". We told him that SD county office was ok with this option, and he replied that "these guys in the county administration do not know much about immigration processes, and that its different". I got scared 4 a second but my hubby stepped in and said that we have submitted all the papers with AOS application with the new middle name, and did not get any objection or RFE, and, in fact, sent me EAD card with the new middle name on it (which we had with us). IO checked smth on his computer, and said: "Ok, whats done is done, I guess we just have 2 go with it":)

Then he checked my passport and I-94. He got a little confused coz I had a J1 visa in my passport, and the application said I am currently F1. I explained that I changed my status to F1 to transfer to a local university.

Then he looked at my medical form, asked which civil surgeon we used. And after that peronal questions started:

He asked me how we met. I said: "at work".

- What happened then?

- He asked me out!

- Okay, i see, and then it all started:)

- How long have u been 2gether b4 u got married?

- 2.5 years.

- is this ur 1st marriage?

- Yes!

After that he questioned my hubby:

- Is this ur 1st marriage?

- No, I've been married b4 once

- U divorced in 2001? Was it in the US?

- Yes.

- Who filed 4 divorce and why?

- My wife did. I guess it did not work out. We were too young.

After that he asked each of us how old we were what we had as a proof of marriage. we handed bank account docs, car title, car insurance, zoo membership, Friends Affidavit, cable bills. He asked if parents attended our wedding, and we said no coz they live overseas, but we did have pix with my parents from when they came here last year. He asked us if we have wedding rings on and we showed him.

After that he asked us to take a few pix out of album 4 him to copy. He took them, and went 2 the copy machine, and we overheard him saying to his colleague: "Wow, this guy looks like Kobe Bryant, and at this pic he looks like some other famous person".

He came back and told the same thing to my hubby! (my handsome man!!!:) And then he said that we look like a celebrity couple! LOL

Finally, he said: "Well, I am taking ur I-94 and EAD, and I'll explaying why: ur application is approvable, and I will order ur green card production 2day, and u'll receive it in 2 weeks! U don't need any EAD or AP or I-94 anymore, no more headache, u just need ur GC 2 work travel and that’s it!"

He asked if we had ??? and gave us a copy of Removal of Conditions paper that all of us signed. Finally, IO escorted us out, and shook our hands goodbye!!:)

Me & my baby were so excited we dropped all our paperwork in the lobby of the office when we were leaving! lol

2nite we are going out 2 celebrate with some sushi & bubbly!!!YAY!!

Good luck 2 ALL of u, guys!!:)

P.S: BIG thanks to all, and to the great person/people who established VJ whoever u r, ur awesome!:)

Leatherneck Grand Master

Leatherneck   693

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That was a good review.

Congratulations and much happiness!

PS. That's a nice area to call home, especially if you're near the Gaslamp Quarter.

"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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Night Kisa   0

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That was a good review.

Congratulations and much happiness!

PS. That's a nice area to call home, especially if you're near the Gaslamp Quarter.

Thanks guys!! I am soooo happy!!!! my hubby is the best man, and I am truly blessed 2 have him in my life! I am sure all of u who went/going thru this process can relate 2 the feelings I feel right now! I woke up my parents (they r in Russia), and they can't wait 4 both of us 2 visit, and share our excitement!!! I am sending all good vibes 2 those of u who is still waiting!!!!)XOXO

NancyNguyen Experienced

NancyNguyen   1,657

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Congratulation!

N400

12/06/2014: Package filed

12/31/2014: Fingerprinted

02/06/2015: In-Line for Interview

04/15/2015: Passed Interview

05/05/2015: Oath letter was sent

05/22/2015: Oath Ceremony

PinkMelody Enthusiast

PinkMelody   1

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Congrats!!!

I love sushi lol

Doing good deeds shall bring happiness

09/05/2005 - Entered US with J-1

04/16/2006 - Met my husband

04/11/2007 - AOS from J-1 to B-2

07/10/2007 - Out of Status

08/26/2011 - Husband became USC through naturalization

10/12/2011 - We got married!

12/03/2011 - Sent AOS package(I-130, I-485, I-765) to Chicago Lockbox

12/05/2011 - Delivery confirmation via USPS

12/16/2011 - Received emails for I-130, I-485

12/22/2011 - Received NOA in mail for I-130, I-485 dated 12/16/2011

12/23/2011 - Received rejected I-765 due to missing signature

12/24/2011 - Received biometrics appointment on 01/09/2012 dated 12/20/2011

12/27/2011 - Reapplied I-765

12/29/2011 - I-765 has been delivered by USPS confirmation

01/04/2012 - Walk-in biometrics done

01/11/2012 - Received NOA in mail for I-765 dated 12/30/2011

02/01/2012 - Received text/email for I-765, Card/Document Production

02/06/2012 - Received EAD card in mail. YAY!

02/07/2012 - Received text/email for interview date, 03/15/2012

02/08/2012 - Received interview letter in mail

03/15/2012 - Interview at San Antonio, approved on spot and got a stamp!

03/23/2012 - Green card in hand! :^D

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judy jones   0

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Thanks guys!! I am soooo happy!!!! my hubby is the best man, and I am truly blessed 2 have him in my life! I am sure all of u who went/going thru this process can relate 2 the feelings I feel right now! I woke up my parents (they r in Russia), and they can't wait 4 both of us 2 visit, and share our excitement!!! I am sending all good vibes 2 those of u who is still waiting!!!!)XOXO

congrats happy for you guys:))

HCM2NYC Apprentice

HCM2NYC   0

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Congrats. Happy for you guys. Hope we all make it soon :D

02/08/2012 AOS Application Sent.
02/10/2012 Delivered
02/14/2012 NOA Text & Email received
02/21/2012 NOA received in mail for I485, I765 & I131.
02/25/2012 NOA received in mail for I130
02/27/2012 Biometrics letter received. Bio scheduled at 2pm on 03/19.
03/01/2012 Successful Biometrics walk-in. In & out only 20 mins
04/04/2012 Combo card EAD and Advance Parole approved but no mail update or case status update that my card was on production
04/12/2012 Got Combo card in mail.
04/20/2012 Received letter for interview on May 24 at Federal Plaza
05/24/2012 Interviewed at Federal Plaza. No decision on the spot
05/29/2012 E-notification for I-485 & I-130 approvals
06/01/2012 E notification of "Card/Document Production"
06/06/2012 Green Card in hand. Yay!!!

 

ROC

03/07/2014: Mailed out I751 package

03/10/2014: Package delivered

03/11/2014: Cash checked & NOA1

03/15/2014: NOA1 received in mail

04/01/2014: Successful Biometrics walk-in (Original Bio apt is 04/16/14)

09/22/2014: Got approved

10/03/2014: GC in hand

 

N400

07/26/2016: Mailed out N400 package

07/29/2016:Cash checked & NOA1

08/02/2016:NOA1 received in mail

08/18/2016: Biometrics 

02/27/2017: Interviewed - Got approved

04/05/17: Oath ceremony

Night Kisa Contributor

Night Kisa   0

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Congrats...must really be a great feeling. :thumbs:

Thank u!! Yeah!!!so releaved that the wait is over!! we r still laughing at how cool & funny our interview went (not that the was no nerve wrecking, lol):)

Now waiting for my GC to come in mail, and was just wondering if that's the only thing they send: I saw on VJ many ppl mention "Welcome to America Letter". Is that the piece of paper that the IO gave us at the interview (Removal of Condition Status), or there is a separate letter of approval that USCIS mails?

 
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