I 751 September 2012 Filers

[M613 6]

Gracias sir!

[M613 6]

Had my interview in the San Antonio office today. We just got back and I am still blown away. Not sure how to report how it went... we had all of out previously sent stuff, more recent photos, trips, tax filings, leases-everything-organized and copied and ready to go. the gentlemen called us in, sat us down and we talked-he made some Canada jokes, said he loved my home country. Said he loves Austin and wants to retire there (Austin is where we live). I volunteered for him to see my mega package of copies I had ready and he said he didn't need it; he never asked us a thing. took my passport photos and inputted approved on his computer- he did this because I asked how soon I would get it. lol. For real- he was an absolute gem. Zero issues- it was like sitting down with an awesome great uncle or something. I know this was an extraordinary and out of the ordinary experience, but my advice for those who are going to do interviews: go wickedly prepared. get there early. chill out. and remember: these interviewers are people too.

So yay approved-booo waiting for my card (I hope to god I get it soon!).

Huge thanks to everyone for your love and support--it's what makes this place so amazing, whatever stage of the visa journey you're at. You are all wonderful, special folks.

Edited September 30, 2013 by M613

[audrynicolle 0]

Congrats!!! yay!! I told you San Antonio people is pretty awesome:)

[M613 6]

You were right!!! Merci encore pour votre oreille électronique, mademoiselle

[Ari25 0]

M613...just out of curiosity...what kind of questions did the officer ask you?

[M613 6]

M613...just out of curiosity...what kind of questions did the officer ask you?

Hi Ari25!

I promised myself to keep my promise via an earlier post to remember all questions to pass along to this community. I didn't get asked one thing-neither did Matt (husband/US citizen). We literally sat in his office and talked as if we were in a bar or a living room. He talked about working for USCIS for 37 years, being from the South but not feeling like a typical Southerner... I mentioned we had a cat-he said he had one too. When he retires, he wants to move to Austin and get into standup-I kid you not. While on the subject of how long he's done this, he talked about how sad it was seeing some peeps who ARE fraudulent but aren't bad people- they just want to live here. He does his job, though, and he stressed how though he had empathy, he doesn't tolerate folks lying. D

It was completely surreal-he didn't ask a thing. We are back home in Austin now, of course, and we are both still baffled. My huge package of evidence and preparedness is now in a Rubbermaid box in the attic. Seriously.

Edited September 30, 2013 by M613

[Ari25 0]

Woow! I can't believe it was so easy! Lucky you!

Congratulations, it's time to celebrate

[M613 6]

Thanks! we are the real deal but yes, we got a fantastic interviewer. I suspect he's seasoned enough with 36+ years of doing this to be able to tell from the get-go what's up when people go into his office.

[Yurika & Jim 77]

Updating M613's approval Congrats !! BTW, when did you get interview letter? I think you haven't mentioned...

And updating haleywynne's card received date

California Service Center (23 applicants, 22 approved - 96%)

VJName............Date of I-751....NOA1 Date......Biometrics.....Approved....GC-Received
KNIGHTK2SH..........08/31/12.......09/04/12.......10/02/12.......07/19/13......07/26/13
BSZE................09/01/12.......09/10/12.......10/01/12.......04/04/13......--/--/--
BEARSTORY...........09/06/12.......09/10/12.......10/02/12.......05/20/13......--/--/-- (Early Bio 09/24)(RFE received 04/12, responded 05/11)
MAGENTAHAZE.........09/06/12.......09/10/12.......10/15/12.......04/08/13......06/18/13
S00820193...........09/07/12.......09/??/12.......10/12/12.......07/11/13......07/13/13 (RFE received 04/15, responded 06/28))
LUI AND GZEL........09/07/12.......09/??/12.......11/27/12.......04/16/13......06/13/13
KOURT...............09/07/12.......09/11/12.......12/20/12.......04/18/13......06/13/13
NEWLYWEDS2010.......09/10/12.......09/11/12.......11/13/12.......04/10/13......05/20/13
MARISASA............09/10/12.......??/??/12.......??/??/12.......04/10/13......--/--/--
TERRIANDERIC........09/10/12.......09/??/12.......10/15/12.......04/12/13......06/10/13
CHEYEMO.............09/11/12.......09/13/12.......10/17/12.......04/08/13......--/--/--
JASON9090...........09/14/12.......09/18/12.......10/19/12.......04/17/13......06/13/13
-Marie-.............09/14/12.......09/21/12.......10/19/12.......08/05/13......--/--/-- (RFE received 04/22)
KAASHPARINDA........09/15/12.......09/18/12.......10/16/12.......04/11/13......06/12/13
AOR AND BARTEK......09/15/12.......09/26/12.......10/19/12.......04/13/13......07/08/13
CAROCARO............09/15/12.......09/25/12.......01/16/13.......06/13/13......06/27/13 (Service request Dec 21/12)
WEDEKA..............09/??/12.......09/25/12.......12/11/12.......04/01/13......04/06/13
NICKBITS............09/17/12.......09/25/12.......10/23/12.......04/16/13......--/--/--
CPTROSCO............09/20/12.......09/??/12.......10/23/12.......--/--/--......--/--/-- (Divorce Waiver)(Interview is scheduled)
INDY90..............09/21/12.......09/28/12.......10/25/12.......04/17/13......05/16/13
JINYANDJONY.........09/26/12.......09/28/12.......10/25/12.......04/12/13......06/06/13
REJE................09/26/12.......09/28/12.......11/01/12.......06/03/13......06/20/13 (RFE received 04/25)
EJM.................09/26/12.......09/28/12.......11/??/12.......04/25/13......--/--/-- (bio redo 12/2012)


Vermont Service Center (27 applicants, 26 approved - 96% )

VJName............Date of I-751....NOA1 Date......Biometrics.....Approved....GC-Received
AMBICK..............08/28/12.......09/04/12.......10/10/12.......04/13/13......04/19/13
HALEYWYNNE..........08/30/12.......09/04/12.......10/08/12.......08/23/13......08/30/13 (RFE received 04/29, responded 06/15)
MAYOKY..............08/31/12.......09/04/12.......09/27/12.......04/09/13......04/18/13
H1A1................08/31/12.......09/04/12.......09/26/12.......04/08/13......04/15/13
~AMERIPTIAN~........09/04/12.......09/10/12.......10/15/12.......??/??/13......07/08/13 (Early Bio 10/12)(RFE received 04/16, responded 06/17)
MR&MRS D............09/04/12.......09/07/12.......09/28/12.......04/15/13......--/--/--
LIVEITUP............09/07/12.......??/??/12.......??/??/??.......04/05/13......--/--/--
SINGH82.............09/07/12.......09/11/12.......10/16/12.......04/12/13......--/--/--
SARA AND ALEX.......09/10/12.......09/14/12.......10/17/12.......04/16/13......04/22/13
SWEETHOME_ALABAMA...09/10/12.......09/17/12.......10/05/12.......04/??/13......--/--/--
HAMADA135...........09/11/12.......09/13/12.......10/05/12.......05/14/13......05/18/13 (Early Bio 09/26)
ABSENTMINDEDKAT.....09/11/12.......09/13/12.......10/11/12.......04/08/13......04/12/13
TUTS8017............09/11/12.......09/13/12.......10/11/12.......04/04/13......04/10/13
ADY-G...............09/12/12.......09/13/12.......10/09/12.......04/10/13......--/--/--
ARABELLA............09/14/12.......09/18/12.......10/26/12.......04/11/13......--/--/--
ITALIANINTEXAS......09/17/12.......09/20/12.......10/22/12.......04/19/13......--/--/--
BULLWINKLE..........09/17/12.......09/20/12.......10/26/12.......04/18/13......04/25/13 (Early Bio 10/09)
LOVEBIRD78..........09/17/12.......09/20/12.......10/24/12.......04/17/13......04/24/13 (Early Bio 10/10)
SNDC................09/17/12.......09/21/12.......10/30/12.......04/09/13......--/--/--
SILVERMUG...........09/18/12.......09/19/12.......10/23/12.......04/24/13......04/29/13 (Early Bio 10/01)
ALLY AND MOH........09/19/12.......09/25/12.......10/17/12.......04/19/13......04/25/13
ELGAUCHO............09/20/12.......09/28/12.......11/01/12.......--/--/--......--/--/--
GKAUR3..............09/22/12.......09/25/12.......10/23/12.......04/11/13......04/18/13
DEEP2009............09/24/12.......09/26/12.......10/30/12.......04/18/13......04/24/13 (Early Bio 10/19)
SILKAFI88...........09/24/12.......09/28/12.......10/26/12.......04/17/13......04/19/13
G-HANDS.............09/26/12.......10/02/12.......11/06/12.......04/25/13......--/--/--
M613................09/27/12.......10/02/12.......11/01/12.......09/30/13......--/--/-- (RFE received 06/20, responded 07/01)(Interview 09/30, approved at interview)


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[carocaro 22]

Congrats M613. Wonder why they even bothered "interview" for you?

Caro

[M613 6]

Hurray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

On October 21, 2013, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283

[2ndMessiah 184]

Happiness and excitement when you see

, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283

Then impatience at seeing 30 days... Generally the card turns up in 7 to 10 days.

Congratulations

[elgaucho 1]

What I believe was one of the most difficult ordeals in my life is finally over.

I got approved on 2/22/14 after having stokes interview lasting 3.2 hours.

Why my case was delayed?

1) We lived under separate roofs for 2 of the 4 years of marriage (but visited each other),

2) I had an affair and she had the amazingly great idea of one last "screw you" idea (I dumped her and paid the consequences).

3) I had to go back and forth to Court and get necessary paperwork.

Conclusion: Just one day after interview I received letter in the mail with approval. I am waiting for Permanent Resident card.

Thank you so much to Visajourney and to everyone before me that posted their stokes interview questions. We studied over 200 questions and their answers that I can honestly say we would had not been able to answer correctly unless we studied first from here. Preparation was essential.

Edited February 24, 2014 by elgaucho

[Yurika & Jim 77]

Congrats elgaucho !! Wow, 2 years and 5 months long ROC journey!Updating approval

I hope 1 left CSC filer cptrosco had a successful interview and got approved and this month filers got 100% approved!

California Service Center (23 applicants, 22 approved - 96%)

VJName............Date of I-751....NOA1 Date......Biometrics.....Approved....GC-Received
KNIGHTK2SH..........08/31/12.......09/04/12.......10/02/12.......07/19/13......07/26/13
BSZE................09/01/12.......09/10/12.......10/01/12.......04/04/13......--/--/--
BEARSTORY...........09/06/12.......09/10/12.......10/02/12.......05/20/13......--/--/-- (Early Bio 09/24)(RFE received 04/12, responded 05/11)
MAGENTAHAZE.........09/06/12.......09/10/12.......10/15/12.......04/08/13......06/18/13
S00820193...........09/07/12.......09/??/12.......10/12/12.......07/11/13......07/13/13 (RFE received 04/15, responded 06/28))
LUI AND GZEL........09/07/12.......09/??/12.......11/27/12.......04/16/13......06/13/13
KOURT...............09/07/12.......09/11/12.......12/20/12.......04/18/13......06/13/13
NEWLYWEDS2010.......09/10/12.......09/11/12.......11/13/12.......04/10/13......05/20/13
MARISASA............09/10/12.......??/??/12.......??/??/12.......04/10/13......--/--/--
TERRIANDERIC........09/10/12.......09/??/12.......10/15/12.......04/12/13......06/10/13
CHEYEMO.............09/11/12.......09/13/12.......10/17/12.......04/08/13......--/--/--
JASON9090...........09/14/12.......09/18/12.......10/19/12.......04/17/13......06/13/13
-Marie-.............09/14/12.......09/21/12.......10/19/12.......08/05/13......--/--/-- (RFE received 04/22)
KAASHPARINDA........09/15/12.......09/18/12.......10/16/12.......04/11/13......06/12/13
AOR AND BARTEK......09/15/12.......09/26/12.......10/19/12.......04/13/13......07/08/13
CAROCARO............09/15/12.......09/25/12.......01/16/13.......06/13/13......06/27/13 (Service request Dec 21/12)
WEDEKA..............09/??/12.......09/25/12.......12/11/12.......04/01/13......04/06/13
NICKBITS............09/17/12.......09/25/12.......10/23/12.......04/16/13......--/--/--
CPTROSCO............09/20/12.......09/??/12.......10/23/12.......--/--/--......--/--/-- (Divorce Waiver)(Interview is scheduled)
INDY90..............09/21/12.......09/28/12.......10/25/12.......04/17/13......05/16/13
JINYANDJONY.........09/26/12.......09/28/12.......10/25/12.......04/12/13......06/06/13
REJE................09/26/12.......09/28/12.......11/01/12.......06/03/13......06/20/13 (RFE received 04/25)
EJM.................09/26/12.......09/28/12.......11/??/12.......04/25/13......--/--/-- (bio redo 12/2012)


Vermont Service Center (27 applicants, 27 approved - 100% )

VJName............Date of I-751....NOA1 Date......Biometrics.....Approved....GC-Received
AMBICK..............08/28/12.......09/04/12.......10/10/12.......04/13/13......04/19/13
HALEYWYNNE..........08/30/12.......09/04/12.......10/08/12.......08/23/13......08/30/13 (RFE received 04/29, responded 06/15)
MAYOKY..............08/31/12.......09/04/12.......09/27/12.......04/09/13......04/18/13
H1A1................08/31/12.......09/04/12.......09/26/12.......04/08/13......04/15/13
~AMERIPTIAN~........09/04/12.......09/10/12.......10/15/12.......??/??/13......07/08/13 (Early Bio 10/12)(RFE received 04/16, responded 06/17)
MR&MRS D............09/04/12.......09/07/12.......09/28/12.......04/15/13......--/--/--
LIVEITUP............09/07/12.......??/??/12.......??/??/??.......04/05/13......--/--/--
SINGH82.............09/07/12.......09/11/12.......10/16/12.......04/12/13......--/--/--
SARA AND ALEX.......09/10/12.......09/14/12.......10/17/12.......04/16/13......04/22/13
SWEETHOME_ALABAMA...09/10/12.......09/17/12.......10/05/12.......04/??/13......--/--/--
HAMADA135...........09/11/12.......09/13/12.......10/05/12.......05/14/13......05/18/13 (Early Bio 09/26)
ABSENTMINDEDKAT.....09/11/12.......09/13/12.......10/11/12.......04/08/13......04/12/13
TUTS8017............09/11/12.......09/13/12.......10/11/12.......04/04/13......04/10/13
ADY-G...............09/12/12.......09/13/12.......10/09/12.......04/10/13......--/--/--
ARABELLA............09/14/12.......09/18/12.......10/26/12.......04/11/13......--/--/--
ITALIANINTEXAS......09/17/12.......09/20/12.......10/22/12.......04/19/13......--/--/--
BULLWINKLE..........09/17/12.......09/20/12.......10/26/12.......04/18/13......04/25/13 (Early Bio 10/09)
LOVEBIRD78..........09/17/12.......09/20/12.......10/24/12.......04/17/13......04/24/13 (Early Bio 10/10)
SNDC................09/17/12.......09/21/12.......10/30/12.......04/09/13......--/--/--
SILVERMUG...........09/18/12.......09/19/12.......10/23/12.......04/24/13......04/29/13 (Early Bio 10/01)
ALLY AND MOH........09/19/12.......09/25/12.......10/17/12.......04/19/13......04/25/13
ELGAUCHO............09/20/12.......09/28/12.......11/01/12.......02/22/14......--/--/-- (Interview 02/21/14)
GKAUR3..............09/22/12.......09/25/12.......10/23/12.......04/11/13......04/18/13
DEEP2009............09/24/12.......09/26/12.......10/30/12.......04/18/13......04/24/13 (Early Bio 10/19)
SILKAFI88...........09/24/12.......09/28/12.......10/26/12.......04/17/13......04/19/13
G-HANDS.............09/26/12.......10/02/12.......11/06/12.......04/25/13......--/--/--
M613................09/27/12.......10/02/12.......11/01/12.......09/30/13......--/--/-- (RFE received 06/20, responded 07/01)(Interview 09/30, approved at interview)


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[elgaucho 1]

Thank you,

Yurika & Jim

It has been an intense, sometimes too hard journey but I am super happy with the idea of finally becoming a Permanent Resident. Best of luck to everyone.