May 2012 AOS Filers

[tru_loves_journey 117]

hi everyone, we had our interview today in the LI office and I got to say it was a very bad expierience, I feel so put down by the IO (who was a grumpy old man) and his rude comments about me overstaing my visa that even though he had stamped my passport with the I-551 stamp at the end I do not feel like celebrating at all.

We have been married for 11 years and have two kids so all he wanted from us were our wedding pictures, recent utility bill, I also had our car and home insuranse policy and letter from my husband's health insuranse stating that we were all covered under the same policy.

he went through the yest/no questions from i-485 and he asked if we used public assistnace (I guess medicaid?) when my kids were being born- to which I've replied "no" because we've always had health insuranse through my husban's job.

He was very cold through out the entire time and when my husband asked him if he wanted to see pictures of our kids he replied "no I've already seen their birth certificates" so my husband replied "but you didin't see how cute they are" and that make his shortly relax and take a quick look at the pics of our family.

Then he said OK you are done, you should get your card in the mail in about two weeks and that's when the problems started because I assumed that he approved us and asked him if he can stamp my passport since we are traveling in exactly 2 weeks and I don't want to be worried that the card may not come in time. he was visible irritated by my request and said "who told you about the stamp?" I never do that!!! I have to look at your file again, check all the info on the computer and decide if I will approve you!

to make a long story short he then asked me if I can show him my tickets (to which I've replied that I can show him email confirming that I bought them) and asked me why we can't go in a month insted of two weeks- my reply was that the kids are starting school and we want to travel while they still have their summer vacation.

he then finally said: well if you really want to I will do what I never do and stamp your passport for you, again looking at my expired visa and making a remark how "we" immingrants can not be trusted. When I thank him and wished him a nice day he didn't even reply.

Now, can somebody tell me how long does it take to have my status updated online to approved (I'm so scared he may changed his mind and not approve us, I hope I am just being paranoid after this whole interview and it is not possible since I already have my stamp in the passport)

Wow! Sorry you feel so hurt by him. Don't be worried you're a married couple for many years, you have shown your life has been together, you won't be denied. You will know soon, check your status online often. Report the man for the way you were treated so he can't make others feel as you do. Enjoy your trip and feel great knowing you have your husband and children by your side. SMILE Things will be fine

[rakosik 2]

Thanks guys

[isa30 4]

Thanks guys

congratulations on your approval!

The IO seems to have issues... he might enjoyed doing that for his own benefit... but the law is the law and you have rights that he even though he is an IO can't fight....

:dance: best of luck on your new journey as a LPR and have a great trip with your fam....

Edited August 9, 2012 by isa30

[rakosik 2]

congratulations on your approval!

The IO seems to have issues... he might enjoyed doing that for his own benefit... but the law is the law and you have rights that he even though he is an IO can't fight....

:dance: best of luck on your new journey as a LPR and have a great trip with your fam....

Thank you, I felt so beaten down after this interview that all of yours kind words made me feel so much better and finally make me realize the process is almost over for me, just want to get the actual card in the mail and I can finally breathe

[Old_Dog_Barking 36]

Now, can somebody tell me how long does it take to have my status updated online to approved (I'm so scared he may changed his mind and not approve us, I hope I am just being paranoid after this whole interview and it is not possible since I already have my stamp in the passport)

Congrats! Most people get a status update by the end of the day but it's not uncommun to have to wait a few days. Relax, you have been approved and the IO is not going to flip-flop.

[julookings 0]

Received my green card yesterday in the mail

[karla_douglas 1]

Got my GC in the mail today

So happy that this is all finally over (for 2 years, at least). Now just waiting for my ssn card so we can start our normal lives, finally

[Jiu 3]

Husband just received his card on the mail

We are very happy!!!

[tru_loves_journey 117]

Received my green card yesterday in the mail

Congratulations to julookings , karla_douglas and Jiu Wishing all of you the very best for your future

[evoamac 0]

May filer here, Interview coming up September 6th in OKC. although we've been married for 3 years, have two daughters together, Still freakin nervous.

[tru_loves_journey 117]

May filer here, Interview coming up September 6th in OKC. although we've been married for 3 years, have two daughters together, Still freakin nervous.

Wishing you Good Luck

[Lilyena 10]

Hum almost ten days after RFE respond review a-online and still nothing, EAD/AP still on initial review and no interview letter..what takes so long after getting our RFE response????! Its driving me nuts! I mean Im happy to see everyone approved and so on but it makes me even more worried about our situation..

[Jessecah 0]

May filer here, Interview coming up September 6th in OKC. although we've been married for 3 years, have two daughters together, Still freakin nervous.

I am nervous too! We have been together or 8 years and married 3 and have a son, and I'm still worried. I can't wait to get this all done and start living a normal life. Good luck to everyone

I am nervous too! We have been together or 8 years and married 3 and have a son, and I'm still worried. I can't wait to get this all done and start living a normal life. Good luck to everyone

Forgot to add mine is August 24th

[rakosik 2]

I got email/text saying that I have been approved yesterday afternoon (big weight off my shoulders)

Thanks again to everyone at this blog and good luck to those who are still waiting!

MY AOS Journey

05/07/12 - Mailed AOS package

05/09/12 - Package delivered

05/14/12 - E-mail/text notifications received

05/21/12 - NOAs (hard copies for AOS and I-130 received)

05/21/12 - Appointment notice for biometrics received (June 6th at 11 AM)

05/21/12 - Mailed out I765

05/24/12 - I765 received by USCIS

05/22/12 - successefull walk-in biometrics done at Holtsville, NY

07/04/12 - Text and email- EAD card approved

07/05/12 - text and email update- Interview scheduled for Aug 9, 2012

07/09/12 - 2nd text/email: EAD card production ordered

08/09/12 - AOS interview APPROVED!!!!

08/09/12 - text/email confriming my approval

Edited August 10, 2012 by rakosik

[tru_loves_journey 117]

To rakosik Edited August 10, 2012 by tru_loves_journey