AOS approved

[Daeras 1]

Philadelphia, PA

June 26, 2012

• It was a 11am appointment. We got there 15 minutes before the specified time and we waited 2 hours (!!!) in a waiting area full of screaming children and a number of families with 4+ children (anything but quiet). Apparently they were running late and our slot (11am) was the last of the shift, so we suffered for all the delays in the morning.
  
• Advice: You cannot bring food or drink, so a good, solid breakfast before the interview would be in order if you can take it.
  
• Note: If for religious (or whatever else) reasons you do not / cannot / will not swear the oath, be aware that there is a neutral formula that states "swear or affirm". We proactively asked for it, but it might well be the default text.
  
• The officer had us in his office for 10 minutes, barely. He asked ID data for both of us and went over the weird yes/no questions (genocide, weapons, drugs...) marking them with a red pen. Then he asked if we wanted to add something to the file. We started taking out copies of bills and random oddities (bibs and photos from marathons we have run together) until he said enough.
  
• He took my I94, said we would be hearing something in 30-45 days. He did not mention the procedure and timing for ROC until I asked him.
  
• The officer did not check any original, except for pieces of ID and the I94. I had printed a full copy of all the paperwork that we submitted, which probably will end shredded.
  
• There was no approval right away, but he said it was an easy case.
  

(I think this is all about the actual interview. I would call it a non-event. Take it seriously and it should not be a problem. If I remember anything else I will update this.)

Results:

At 17:45 today I receive an email and a text that says: "On June 26, 2012, we mailed you a notice that we had registered this customer's new permanent resident status. Please follow any instructions on the notice. Your new permanent resident card should be mailed within 60 days following this registration or after you complete any ADIT processing referred to in the welcome notice, whichever is later. If you move before receiving your card, please call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283."

Now... is it me or this is the weirdest way to tell you that you have been approved?

Fifteen minutes later (18:00), we get an email and a text saying: "On June 26, 2012, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283."

So, I guess, the AOS process is almost over for now... and I have 640 days of deserved rest before the sequel of this big ordeal

Thank you VJers. Have fun, and do not obsess. Seriously.

[chimcham 18]

Congrats! Awesome news.

[Purple Viper 0]

Congrats!

[Camo 5]

Congratsss

[Hypnos 6,577]

Congratulations; two down, three to go.

Edited June 26, 2012 by Hypnos

[coocoo 2]

Awesome, Daeras! This is just what I needed to hear. Do not obsess. It's no biggie. That's kinda what I thought it was going to be like, but reading these forums can sometimes be a double edged sword. Anyways, congrats! Let us know how long after the interview you receive the actual card, please.

[United1878 1]

Congrats!

[Alex and Sofya 7]

Congratulation!!!!

I was waiting for your review, because we are in the same local office.

thanks for sharing.