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Well, I thought that since reading on this website became somewhat therapeutic for me during this process, I decided that I should contribute after the interview just so others can read what to expect.

We had an interview this morning right when the office opened, in Portland, OR.

We went through security, (I forgot that I had brought pepper spray in my coat so security let me get rid of it, haha)

Went upstairs to the waiting room where there were about 30 people, mostly waiting for infopass. About 15 minutes after our scheduled time our officer came out and called us by name. We went into her office, she was super down to earth and really nice. I also feel like she should have been VERY intimidating had she suspected that something were wrong with our case.

She asked my wife all of her info, name, birth date, etc. She asked her if she were ever a criminal, communist, terrorist or if she had ever claimed that she had been born in America.

She then said "I just want to tell you, this case looks really, really good. Everything looks good and the paperwork was good too."

She asked me how we had met, and also WHY we got married (which threw me off).

She asked if we had anything we wanted added to the file. I gave her our bank statements, paystubs, and check images to show we both used it. She said that was great and just what she needed. She said she couldn't resist looking at our photos and did so for a quick minute and asked where we got married.

The one thing she did ask for was our marriage certificate which was not in the file for some reason. I gave her a copy she could keep and she was very pleased with that.

At this point she told us it was approved and we would get the GC in two weeks maximum and she would put it in the system at the end of the day.

She then told us about the 90 day period for ROC and wrote down the info on a sticky note for us. She also encouraged my wife to get citizenship eventually so that she could vote.

She then asked if we had any questions. I had a few.

That was it. The "best case scenario" I imagined before going was pretty close to this experience.

Due to the nature of this process I think it's IMPOSSIBLE not to worry, but really, in the end if you have nothing to worry about the interview will be a breeze. I have had nothing but pleasant experiences with USCIS and with other branches of DHS.

Thank you to everyone on this site sharing their experiences and I will be back in two years (minus some days) for ROC I imagine.

Hang in there everyone, Peace.

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Awesome!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:

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What I post here is merely my personal opinion and not a valid legal advice and should not be viewed as such.

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sounds like you got married with a GC holder, if yes, these kind of cases will be easier, i mean 99% is bona fide marriage, congratulations, enjoy the time in USA.

I'm the USC actually, my wife was applying for the GC.

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good luck! it still hasn't really sunk in that it's all over yet for us!

same here!! we feel like it was almost a year of hell and boom.....10 min and over......all over.....and ur just sitting there going--- YAAAAAAAYYYY!!!!

Were still waiting for our GC in the mail....so untill my hubby has it in hand it wont feel real for us!!!

Congrats guys!!!

Our love began in 2010....our Journey in 2012 (January) and now we are at peace until 2014!

Timeline (kinda-- Im not putting exact dates- just months~)

--January 2012-- Sent our I-485 and I-130 packet off :)

--February 2012-- Touch-- Need more evidence.

--February 2012-- Sent more evidence.

--March 2012-- Biometrics and Doctors App (around the same time)

--June 2012-- (BIG PROBLEM) Immigration sent us a 'DENIAL' letter due to not having a sponsor (I thought we didnt need one)

--June 2012-- we hired a lawyer and got a sponsor, got the I-290B Motion to Appeal or Reopen had everything sent off by the end of July 2012.

--October 2012-- OUR APPEAL WAS APPROVED (breath easy, we didn't have to wait too long)

--October 2012-- Work permit sent-- got SSN

--November 26th, 2012-- AOS interview-- Got sent out told to get a translator and new interview date would be sent. :(

--January 8th, 2013-- Second interview...went well but no idea if we were approved or denied....VERY STRESSFUL!!

--January 15th, 2013-- APPPPPPRRRROOOOVVVEEEED!!!!!! (checked on USCIS web site)

--January 18th, 2013-- Card Production Ordered....welcome letter (hard copy) in the mail!!! :)

--January 24th, 2013--CARD IN HAND!!! DONE!!!!!

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same here!! we feel like it was almost a year of hell and boom.....10 min and over......all over.....and ur just sitting there going--- YAAAAAAAYYYY!!!!

Were still waiting for our GC in the mail....so untill my hubby has it in hand it wont feel real for us!!!

Congrats guys!!!

Have you received your welcome letter yet or does it just show that it was mailed?

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Have you received your welcome letter yet or does it just show that it was mailed?

we got it last night!! so about 3 day wait from the online status change.

Our love began in 2010....our Journey in 2012 (January) and now we are at peace until 2014!

Timeline (kinda-- Im not putting exact dates- just months~)

--January 2012-- Sent our I-485 and I-130 packet off :)

--February 2012-- Touch-- Need more evidence.

--February 2012-- Sent more evidence.

--March 2012-- Biometrics and Doctors App (around the same time)

--June 2012-- (BIG PROBLEM) Immigration sent us a 'DENIAL' letter due to not having a sponsor (I thought we didnt need one)

--June 2012-- we hired a lawyer and got a sponsor, got the I-290B Motion to Appeal or Reopen had everything sent off by the end of July 2012.

--October 2012-- OUR APPEAL WAS APPROVED (breath easy, we didn't have to wait too long)

--October 2012-- Work permit sent-- got SSN

--November 26th, 2012-- AOS interview-- Got sent out told to get a translator and new interview date would be sent. :(

--January 8th, 2013-- Second interview...went well but no idea if we were approved or denied....VERY STRESSFUL!!

--January 15th, 2013-- APPPPPPRRRROOOOVVVEEEED!!!!!! (checked on USCIS web site)

--January 18th, 2013-- Card Production Ordered....welcome letter (hard copy) in the mail!!! :)

--January 24th, 2013--CARD IN HAND!!! DONE!!!!!

on-beach-at-sunset.jpg

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