March 2012 AOS filers

[georgeramsaran 4]

I think I'm the last one with an interview... Didn't realize that!

[United1878 1]

Folks, am back from the AOS interview at Newark, NJ. Will post a detailed interview experience very soon but here it is in a nutshell.

Interview started about 40 min after appointment time and was fairly simple, the usual questions about stuff we submitted, nothing too very complicated. The IO was business like, no light banter, no chatty stuff, just matter-of-fact. Took about 20 mins. He took our passports, SSN cards, my EAD and our IDs. At the end of it, he asked us to wait for some time and when he came back, he was about to issue me an RFE!! And that too, for a document that I already had with me at that very moment. He never asked for it at the interview, so I never gave it to him.

However, once I handed over the document, he said everything was okay and retained my EAD and said my GC would be in the mail in the 2-3 weeks. He did not issue me the RFE. I asked him if I was approved and he said yes, he was recommending me. I wanted to know if I needed a stamp on my passport and he said no. I was not given an approval letter or any of that stuff.

My online status has not changed till now. So, now am back to playing the waiting game. Am just so very glad that I had overprepared and had all my documents in order, left nothing to chance,else I would have been staring at an RFE by now.

Does it look like I have an approval? All I have is the IO's word for it. Any thoughts?

Congrats! From all indication you are definitely approved.

[ChrisPG 30]

Does it look like I have an approval? All I have is the IO's word for it. Any thoughts?

Congrats! Most people appear to be getting their GC in the mail within 7-10 after approval.

I think I'm the last one with an interview... Didn't realize that!

Don't forget that there are still 6 other March filers who have yet to receive their interview date

Hopefully they will hear something soon though!

[MrsNotBonJovi 18]

Congrats! Most people appear to be getting their GC in the mail within 7-10 after approval.

Don't forget that there are still 6 other March filers who have yet to receive their interview date

Hopefully they will hear something soon though!

Thanks, Chris. You guys are the biggest support group anyone could have ever asked for. Couldn't have come this far without all of you. Deeply touched. All the very best for your interview tomorrow and for everyone else awaiting their interviews in June. Keep us posted!

Edited June 11, 2012 by MrsNotBonJovi

[Alejandra2012 0]

Anyone knows about passporit?

[DC85 113]

Folks, am back from the AOS interview at Newark, NJ. Will post a detailed interview experience very soon but here it is in a nutshell.

Interview started about 40 min after appointment time and was fairly simple, the usual questions about stuff we submitted, nothing too very complicated. The IO was business like, no light banter, no chatty stuff, just matter-of-fact. Took about 20 mins. He took our passports, SSN cards, my EAD and our IDs. At the end of it, he asked us to wait for some time and when he came back, he was about to issue me an RFE!! And that too, for a document that I already had with me at that very moment. He never asked for it at the interview, so I never gave it to him.

However, once I handed over the document, he said everything was okay and retained my EAD and said my GC would be in the mail in the 2-3 weeks. He did not issue me the RFE. I asked him if I was approved and he said yes, he was recommending me. I wanted to know if I needed a stamp on my passport and he said no. I was not given an approval letter or any of that stuff.

My online status has not changed till now. So, now am back to playing the waiting game. Am just so very glad that I had overprepared and had all my documents in order, left nothing to chance,else I would have been staring at an RFE by now.

Does it look like I have an approval? All I have is the IO's word for it. Any thoughts?

Congrats

[MrsNotBonJovi 18]

Congrats! From all indication you are definitely approved.

Thanks, hoping to see a formal approval email soon.

[AtariBaby 17]

I would check the website if I were you. At some point they mysteriously stopped sending me texts & emails.

[MrsNotBonJovi 18]

I would check the website if I were you. At some point they mysteriously stopped sending me texts & emails.

Yes, I keep obsessively checking the website too. How long after your AOS interview did your online status change?

[AtariBaby 17]

Oh, lame! Your guy must be slow moving. My status changed about 2 hours later, much to my relief. Maybe yours will change in the morning, I hope! I should point out that at first, only the i=485 status changed. The i-130 didn't change for another day or two. Now the i-130 is approved and i-485 has bounced from card production to decision back to card production (told this is normal).

Edited June 11, 2012 by AtariBaby

[nene815 4]

I think I'm the last one with an interview... Didn't realize that!

Don't worry! I have not received our interview info yet. Our case has been taking time more than usual, so I do not think you are gonna be the last one to have an interview.

Since I have not gotten even my EAD yet, I think out interview is gonna be maybe August or even September lol

But everything is gonna be fine in the end

[Arce0426 3]

Yes, I keep obsessively checking the website too. How long after your AOS interview did your online status change?

For what it worth we were approved and walked out the office at 8:30am and I didn't receive an update on website till about 5-6pm

I also got my update today that my card was mailed today

[nene815 4]

Congrats, MrsNotBonJovi

When I get my interview info, I am going to prepare for stuff like you prepared for.

Thank you so much for your information.

Folks, am back from the AOS interview at Newark, NJ. Will post a detailed interview experience very soon but here it is in a nutshell.

Interview started about 40 min after appointment time and was fairly simple, the usual questions about stuff we submitted, nothing too very complicated. The IO was business like, no light banter, no chatty stuff, just matter-of-fact. Took about 20 mins. He took our passports, SSN cards, my EAD and our IDs. At the end of it, he asked us to wait for some time and when he came back, he was about to issue me an RFE!! And that too, for a document that I already had with me at that very moment. He never asked for it at the interview, so I never gave it to him.

However, once I handed over the document, he said everything was okay and retained my EAD and said my GC would be in the mail in the 2-3 weeks. He did not issue me the RFE. I asked him if I was approved and he said yes, he was recommending me. I wanted to know if I needed a stamp on my passport and he said no. I was not given an approval letter or any of that stuff.

My online status has not changed till now. So, now am back to playing the waiting game. Am just so very glad that I had overprepared and had all my documents in order, left nothing to chance,else I would have been staring at an RFE by now.

Does it look like I have an approval? All I have is the IO's word for it. Any thoughts?

[nene815 4]

I just checked my status on USCIS website, and it sent my EAD to me. I am looking forward to start working

Hopefully, I will get my EAD and soon.

Card/ Document Production

On June 11, 2012, we mailed the new card directly to the address we have on file. You should receive your new card within 30 days. If you do not, or if you move before you get it, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

Edited June 11, 2012 by nene815

[MrsNotBonJovi 18]

UPDATE: Online status changed to Card Production/Documentation!! Also received USCIS confirmation email. Yaay!