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darmy   0

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Hi VJers,

I sent in my application packet for AOS in late August. I am expecting to get my EAD before weekend cos I expedited it and it got approved. I know I should be getting notice of interview any time from now hence this post. I have all my evidences including lease, bank accounts, insurances, bills etc. We have been taking pictures for the past 1 year any where we go to maybe to visit friends, parties, my wife family members, at home , vacations and special occassions. Unfortunately, our camera containing over these 200 pictures was stolen from my wife yesterday. That was also where we had all our wedding pictures.

I am so disturbed as I am typing because I don't even know how I can explain this when we go for interview. The only pictures of both of us that I can think is just those ones she has on her phone that she took randomly, which is not even up to 10, that has like 3 of our wedding pictures. What do you all suggest? Should we start taking new pictures now before we get the interview notice? How many pictures can we possibly take within a month that will be suitable for interview? Should I also explain to the Interviewer about what happened to our camera? I will appreciate any suggestions and advise.

September 2010 - Came into the US on a F-1 Visa....still in-status.

October 2010 - Met wife - USC.

2011 - We realized we were already bf and gf....no formal toasting...lol.

January 2012 - Proposed to my wife.

June 2012 - Got married.

August 29 2012 - Mailed AOS packet to Chicago Lockbox. (Day 0)

August 31 2012 - AOS packet delivered. (Day 3)

Sept. 3 2012 - Received 4 emails/texts notification for NOA1 @ 7:59am PST (Day 6)

Sept. 8 2012 - Received hard copies of NOA1 in the mail. (Day 11)

Sept. 10 2012 - Biometrics appointment notice received in the mail. Scheduled for September 25. (Day 13)

Sept. 11 2012 - Successful early walk-in for biometrics appointment. (Day 14)[/left]

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Newbie608   103

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Pictures are additional evidence but are not required. Anyone can fake a picture. As long as your marriage is legit, then there's nothing to worry about. You seem to already have a lot of strong evidence. You can start taking pics now but I doubt the IO will ask where are your pic from you started dating..

Goodluck and calm down...:)

AOS from F-1(Married to USC
06.08.12 - AOS mailed
09.18.12 - Interview.....Approved!!

ROC- Divorce Waiver
05/09/14- I-751 packet mailed to CSC
05/12/14- NOA1 Receipt date
07/01/14- Biometrics Appt

08/11/14- RFE received

09/08/14- RFE response received by USCIS

09/22/14- 10yrs GC Approved!!

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cdneh Mentor

cdneh   3,112

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Did you file a police report about the camera? Copy of that in case might be good, but remember they are secondary evidence.

I can explain it to you. But I can't understand it for you.

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darmy Apprentice

darmy   0

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Thank you all for the kind responses. I will start taking new ones now and see what we can have. cdneh: what do you mean by secondary evidence? please explain.

Thanks.

September 2010 - Came into the US on a F-1 Visa....still in-status.

October 2010 - Met wife - USC.

2011 - We realized we were already bf and gf....no formal toasting...lol.

January 2012 - Proposed to my wife.

June 2012 - Got married.

August 29 2012 - Mailed AOS packet to Chicago Lockbox. (Day 0)

August 31 2012 - AOS packet delivered. (Day 3)

Sept. 3 2012 - Received 4 emails/texts notification for NOA1 @ 7:59am PST (Day 6)

Sept. 8 2012 - Received hard copies of NOA1 in the mail. (Day 11)

Sept. 10 2012 - Biometrics appointment notice received in the mail. Scheduled for September 25. (Day 13)

Sept. 11 2012 - Successful early walk-in for biometrics appointment. (Day 14)[/left]

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LindaC1990   23

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I brought almost 30 pictures to the interview, I offered to the IO and he said he didn't want to see any of them.

Not that I am saying pictures are not important, just want you to know you won't get denied because of lacking some pictures.

The evidences you listed are good enough.

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AOS from F1:
Day0 -- 2012.05.08 Sent packet through USPS
Day1 -- 2012.05.09 Packet delivered at 1:29pm
Day7 -- 2012.05.15 Emails/texts acceptance confirmation at 5:16pm
Day8 -- 2012.05.16 Checks been cashed in the morning
Day11--2012.05.19 I-797C 4 hard copies received.
Day14--2012.05.22 Biometrics Appointment received. Scheduled for June 5th.
Day15--2012.05.23 Biometrics Completed at 1:30pm (2 weeks earlier than the scheduled date)
Day27--2012.06.04 Card production ordered for EAD&AP
Day28--2012.06.05 Second card production ordered email received for EAD.(why?)
Day30--2012.06.07 EAD&AP Combo Card mailed
Day32--2012.06.09 EAD&AP Combo Card received
Day98--2012.08.14 Interview scheduled for Sep.18th @12:30pm(thank god I don't have school that day)
Day100-2012.08.16 Interview notice hard copy received
Day133-2012.09.18 Interview!! I-485 updated to Card Production around 3:30pm
Day134-2012.09.19 Online Update: I-130 approved; I-485 New permanent Resident Status Registered.
Day136-2012.09.21 Second Card production Email.
Day141-2012.09.26 GreenCard received. (Done for 2 years!)

ROC:

Day0 -- 2014.07.07 Sent package to CSC by USPS

Day1 -- 2014.07.08 Package delivered

Day3 -- 2014.07.10 Check has been cashed

Day4 -- 2014.07.11 I-797 Hard Copy Received

Day12--2014.07.19 Biometrics Appointment received. Scheduled for Aug 5th.

Day23--2014.07.30 Biometrics Completed @1pm (6 days early)

Day95--2014.10.10 Card Production

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We had 2 photo books and stack of photos and IO didn't look at it. He want us to get what we had randomly and just give him a stack... but he already approved it before we walked into his office (we can tell).

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.

Wife's journey.
Day 01 - 07/25/2012 - Mailed AOS package (I-130,I-131, I-485,I-765) via UPS Next Day Air.
Day 02 - 07/26/2012 - Package delivered by UPS.
Day 10 - 08/03/2012 - Got 4 emails confirm AOS package had been received. Checks cashed.
Day 13 - 08/06/2012 - Receipt Numbers are track-able on USCIS website.
Day 18 - 08/11/2012 - Biometrics Notice received (Dated: 8/8, Appointment: 8/29)
Day 20 - 08/13/2012 - Walk-in biometrics done.
Day 24 - 08/17/2012 - Received 4 NOA letters.
Day 27 - 08/20/2012 - 2nd Biometrics Notice received. Same day walk-in biometrics done.
Day 41 - 09/03/2012 - Email and txt notification of interview.
Day 43 - 09/05/2012 - Interview Notice in the mail. This is GREAT!
Day 63 - 09/25/2012 - EAD txt notification. I-765 online status updated.
Day 69 - 10/01/2012 - EAD Mailed.
Day 71 - 10/03/2012 - Interview. I-130 approved. I-485 will be approved after police clearance received. / EAD received. Wrong name. Wrong country of birth.
... waiting for Police Reports from Vietnam and current city's police dept.
11/01/2012 - RFE Police reports sent.
11/06/2012 - I-485 Approved. Card production email received.
11/09/2012 - Email notification. Card picked up by USPS.
11/15/2012 - GC received. Correct name. Still wrong country of birth.

Remove condition:

10/22/2014 - I-751 notice receipt received.

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cdneh Mentor

cdneh   3,112

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Thank you all for the kind responses. I will start taking new ones now and see what we can have. cdneh: what do you mean by secondary evidence? please explain.

Thanks.

Just that, secondary, as in not as important as other sorts of proof. You have already several good ones, such as the lease, bank accounts, insurance, bills, that sort of thing.

I can explain it to you. But I can't understand it for you.

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mymarriagejourney   113

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Interestingly, I felt our pictures were instrumental to our case. I brought about 30 that documented our relationship over about a 2 year span. The IO looked at them carefully and I got the impression that the interview as pretty much over after she saw them and was laughing and smiling at some.

However, I would definitely file a police report and also explain and I think you will be fine.

07/19/12 - Married

Adjustment of Status from F-1 Student Visa: Day 00 - 07/20/12 - Sent I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131

Day 03 - 07/23/12 - Confirmation from USPS that package was received in Chicago - signed for by D Colonna

Day 11 - 08/03/12 - Acceptance confirmation texts and emails

Day 14 - 08/06/12 - Checks cleared

Day 18 - 08/10/12 - Received biometrics appointment notice (dated 08/06/12 for appointment on 08/30/12)

Day 22 - 08/14/12 - Completed biometrics via successful walk-in at Columbus, OH office (We were the only ones there!)

Day 25 - 08/17/12 - Received NOAs

Day 36 - 08/28/12 - Notice via text of interview on 10/02/12

Day 38 - 08/30/12 - Received interview notice hard copy

Day 65 - 09/24/12 - Notice via text of I-131 approval

Day 71 - 10/02/12 - Interview

Day 71 - 10/02/12 - Text messages of APPROVAL of I-130 and I-485 - Card in Production

Day 78 - 10/09/12 - Received Welcome Notice

Day 80 - 10/11/12 - Received Conditional Green Card

Removal of Conditions: Day 00 - 07/07/14 - Sent I-751

Day 03 - 07/10/14 - Confirmation from USPS that package was received in California

Day 07 - 07/14/14 - Check cleared

Day 07 - 07/14/14 - Received NOA (dated 07/10/14)

Day 14 - 07/21/14 - Received biometrics appointment notice (dated 07/17/14 for appointment on 08/01/14)

Day 18 - 07/25/14 - Completed biometrics via successful walk-in at Columbus, OH office (We were the only ones there...again!)

Day 38 - 08/14/14 - Text message of APPROVAL of 1-751 - Card in Production

Day 43 - 08/19/14 - Notice via text indicating card has been mailed

Day 44 - 08/20/14 - Notice via text with USPS tracking number

Day 46 - 08/22/14 - Received Permanent Green Card

Naturalization: Day 00 - 08/21/15 - Sent N-400

Day 03 - 08/24/15 - Confirmation from USPS that package was received in Arizona

Day 07 - 08/28/15 - Check cleared

Day 10 - 08/31/15 - Acceptance confirmation text and email

Day 14 - 09/04/15 - Received NOA (dated 08/28/15)

Day 24 - 09/14/15 - Received biometrics appointment notice (dated 09/05/15 for appointment on 09/21/15)

Day 28 - 09/18/15 - Completed biometrics via successful walk-in at Columbus, OH office

Day 32 - 09/22/15 - Notice via text and email indicating in line for testing and interview

Day 35 - 09/25/15 - Notice via text and email indicating interview is scheduled

Day 41 - 10/01/15 - Received interview appointment notice (dated 09/28/15 for appointment on 11/03/15)
Day 73 - 11/03/15 - Interview

Day 74 - 11/04/15 - Text message of APPROVAL of N-400 - Oath Ceremony Scheduled

Day 75 - 11/05/15 - Received Oath Ceremony appointment notice (dated 11/04/15 for appointment on 11/17/15)

Day 87 - 11/17/15 - Oath Ceremony - US CITIZEN

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Hi VJers,I sent in my application packet for AOS in late August. I am expecting to get my EAD before weekend cos I expedited it and it got approved. I know I should be getting notice of interview any time from now hence this post. I have all my evidences including lease, bank accounts, insurances, bills etc. We have been taking pictures for the past 1 year any where we go to maybe to visit friends, parties, my wife family members, at home , vacations and special occassions. Unfortunately, our camera containing over these 200 pictures was stolen from my wife yesterday. That was also where we had all our wedding pictures. I am so disturbed as I am typing because I don't even know how I can explain this when we go for interview. The only pictures of both of us that I can think is just those ones she has on her phone that she took randomly, which is not even up to 10, that has like 3 of our wedding pictures. What do you all suggest? Should we start taking new pictures now before we get the interview notice? How many pictures can we possibly take within a month that will be suitable for interview? Should I also explain to the Interviewer about what happened to our camera? I will appreciate any suggestions and advise.

I'd be more worried about actually losing all those pics than how it might affect the AOS process. Sorry about the loss!!

File a police report and bring it to the AOS interview if anything, and bring whatever pictures you do have left. Pictures are what I like to call "bonus evidence" - They're helpful if used correctly, but by no means something that will make or break your case. USCIS seems more interested in evidence of financial mingling, which you seem to have.

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Good Luck, late for this but always back up your stuff to something.

In Arizona its hot hot hot.

http://www.uscis.gov/dateCalculator.html

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We had 2 photo books and stack of photos and IO didn't look at it. He want us to get what we had randomly and just give him a stack... but he already approved it before we walked into his office (we can tell).

huongkhin: I see you had Biometrics twice. Why was that? :unsure:

He want us to get what we had randomly and just give him a stack...).

You mean photos taken randomly?

I might be going to same office.

Could you please post your interview experience? :help:

Thanks !!

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AOS (from H1-B) Timeline:

Day1 -- 09/23/2012 - 130, 485, 765 AOS package delivered to Chicago Lockbox

Day4 -- 09/26/2012 - Emails/texts acceptance confirmation in evening :-)

Day5 -- 09/27/2012 - Checks Cached

Day12-- 10/01/2012 - Received hard copies of NOAs for I-130, I-485 and I-765

Day16-- 10/12/2012 - Received Biometrics Appointment(appointment for 10/24/2012)

Day16 - 10/12/2012 - Biometrics Walk In - Refused

Day20 - 10/16/2012 - Biometrics Walk In - Successful :)

Day33 - 10/29/2012 - EAD card Production Ordered-Pleasant surprise :)

Day37 - 11/02/2012 - EAD Card received - WoW !

Day40 - 11/05/2012 - Interview letter for Dec 4 date - The BIG Day !

Day70 - 12/04/2012 - Interview done. Pray to GOD!

Day95 - 12/28/2012 - Letter for 2nd Interview in Feb

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Thank you all for the kind responses. I will start taking new ones now and see what we can have. cdneh: what do you mean by secondary evidence? please explain.

Thanks.

It would be bad on your side saying you lost all of your photos :no: and don't have any now :o

They are important :yes:

Rather start taking photos now(without any dates printed), few imp ones for sure with each other family, common friends, at your home etc.

show them when asked, and additionally explain your lost photos.

my 2 cents.... :D

AOS (from H1-B) Timeline:

Day1 -- 09/23/2012 - 130, 485, 765 AOS package delivered to Chicago Lockbox

Day4 -- 09/26/2012 - Emails/texts acceptance confirmation in evening :-)

Day5 -- 09/27/2012 - Checks Cached

Day12-- 10/01/2012 - Received hard copies of NOAs for I-130, I-485 and I-765

Day16-- 10/12/2012 - Received Biometrics Appointment(appointment for 10/24/2012)

Day16 - 10/12/2012 - Biometrics Walk In - Refused

Day20 - 10/16/2012 - Biometrics Walk In - Successful :)

Day33 - 10/29/2012 - EAD card Production Ordered-Pleasant surprise :)

Day37 - 11/02/2012 - EAD Card received - WoW !

Day40 - 11/05/2012 - Interview letter for Dec 4 date - The BIG Day !

Day70 - 12/04/2012 - Interview done. Pray to GOD!

Day95 - 12/28/2012 - Letter for 2nd Interview in Feb

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I am expecting to get my EAD before weekend cos I expedited it and it got approved.

I am looking to expedite my EAD, and i really need that to start my much awaited job :crying:

Could you please let me know what you did to expedite your EAD?

Thank You !!

AOS (from H1-B) Timeline:

Day1 -- 09/23/2012 - 130, 485, 765 AOS package delivered to Chicago Lockbox

Day4 -- 09/26/2012 - Emails/texts acceptance confirmation in evening :-)

Day5 -- 09/27/2012 - Checks Cached

Day12-- 10/01/2012 - Received hard copies of NOAs for I-130, I-485 and I-765

Day16-- 10/12/2012 - Received Biometrics Appointment(appointment for 10/24/2012)

Day16 - 10/12/2012 - Biometrics Walk In - Refused

Day20 - 10/16/2012 - Biometrics Walk In - Successful :)

Day33 - 10/29/2012 - EAD card Production Ordered-Pleasant surprise :)

Day37 - 11/02/2012 - EAD Card received - WoW !

Day40 - 11/05/2012 - Interview letter for Dec 4 date - The BIG Day !

Day70 - 12/04/2012 - Interview done. Pray to GOD!

Day95 - 12/28/2012 - Letter for 2nd Interview in Feb

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huongkhin: I see you had Biometrics twice. Why was that? :unsure:

My wife did. FBI rejected her prints twice. I'm not sure why, I was there the first time and it showed pretty clear on the scanner.

They also messed up her name and country of birth on the EAD.:wacko:

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.

Wife's journey.
Day 01 - 07/25/2012 - Mailed AOS package (I-130,I-131, I-485,I-765) via UPS Next Day Air.
Day 02 - 07/26/2012 - Package delivered by UPS.
Day 10 - 08/03/2012 - Got 4 emails confirm AOS package had been received. Checks cashed.
Day 13 - 08/06/2012 - Receipt Numbers are track-able on USCIS website.
Day 18 - 08/11/2012 - Biometrics Notice received (Dated: 8/8, Appointment: 8/29)
Day 20 - 08/13/2012 - Walk-in biometrics done.
Day 24 - 08/17/2012 - Received 4 NOA letters.
Day 27 - 08/20/2012 - 2nd Biometrics Notice received. Same day walk-in biometrics done.
Day 41 - 09/03/2012 - Email and txt notification of interview.
Day 43 - 09/05/2012 - Interview Notice in the mail. This is GREAT!
Day 63 - 09/25/2012 - EAD txt notification. I-765 online status updated.
Day 69 - 10/01/2012 - EAD Mailed.
Day 71 - 10/03/2012 - Interview. I-130 approved. I-485 will be approved after police clearance received. / EAD received. Wrong name. Wrong country of birth.
... waiting for Police Reports from Vietnam and current city's police dept.
11/01/2012 - RFE Police reports sent.
11/06/2012 - I-485 Approved. Card production email received.
11/09/2012 - Email notification. Card picked up by USPS.
11/15/2012 - GC received. Correct name. Still wrong country of birth.

Remove condition:

10/22/2014 - I-751 notice receipt received.

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My wife did. FBI rejected her prints twice. I'm not sure why, I was there the first time and it showed pretty clear on the scanner.

They also messed up her name and country of birth on the EAD.:wacko:

Were you able to do Biometrics walk-in at San Jose center?

Looks like they don't allow walk-in's :hehe:

AOS (from H1-B) Timeline:

Day1 -- 09/23/2012 - 130, 485, 765 AOS package delivered to Chicago Lockbox

Day4 -- 09/26/2012 - Emails/texts acceptance confirmation in evening :-)

Day5 -- 09/27/2012 - Checks Cached

Day12-- 10/01/2012 - Received hard copies of NOAs for I-130, I-485 and I-765

Day16-- 10/12/2012 - Received Biometrics Appointment(appointment for 10/24/2012)

Day16 - 10/12/2012 - Biometrics Walk In - Refused

Day20 - 10/16/2012 - Biometrics Walk In - Successful :)

Day33 - 10/29/2012 - EAD card Production Ordered-Pleasant surprise :)

Day37 - 11/02/2012 - EAD Card received - WoW !

Day40 - 11/05/2012 - Interview letter for Dec 4 date - The BIG Day !

Day70 - 12/04/2012 - Interview done. Pray to GOD!

Day95 - 12/28/2012 - Letter for 2nd Interview in Feb

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