Interview Checklist

[zentaco 28]

My interview for the AOS greencard is coming up fast, only less than a week away. I've been avoiding visajourney because I'm so nervous, haha. I was hoping for some confirmation that I have the right things to bring.. There are a couple of parts that are a bit confusing:

- Two parts say "(unless already submitted)". These are the medical exam and affidavit of support.. Since these were submitted with the Adjustment of Status paperwork, does that mean that I don't have to bring them with me to the interview? I have a copy of the things I gave for the medical exam but my husband would have to reprint all his affidavit tax info and would probably like to avoid that if he can. Or should we bring it regardless?

- I have all the supporting documents for the AOS but I didn't rescan the paperwork after it was signed.. I reprinted it without that. Should I resign the forms or just bring without? :S Also, does this question mean any other paperwork, or just for the adjustment itself?

- How much supporting evidence for the relationship should I bring? Since we've only been married for a few months we don't have a ton of stuff, but we do have:

* A bunch of cards we received at christmas time, wedding congrats, and a wedding invitation to another person's wedding.

* Two leases with my names on them (one added to, one more recent when we moved last week).

* A cali king bed/mattress reciept that I paid for (I don't need a bed that big for just me).

* Hotel receipt with 2 people from our wedding.

* Around or a bit over half a dozen photos (two from wedding, one from just before move when we were in Vancouver for the K-1 Interview).

* One of our phone bills with both our numbers on it and showing some calls back and forth.

* Printed statements from our bank accounts showing we both have joint accounts.

* Screenshot of our wedding site, for what it's worth.

Other than those questions, I think all I need to do now is get a copy of my husband's passport. But so nervous.

[JerryShaw 6]

My interview for the AOS greencard is coming up fast, only less than a week away. I've been avoiding visajourney because I'm so nervous, haha. I was hoping for some confirmation that I have the right things to bring.. There are a couple of parts that are a bit confusing:

- Two parts say "(unless already submitted)". These are the medical exam and affidavit of support.. Since these were submitted with the Adjustment of Status paperwork, does that mean that I don't have to bring them with me to the interview? I have a copy of the things I gave for the medical exam but my husband would have to reprint all his affidavit tax info and would probably like to avoid that if he can. Or should we bring it regardless?

- I have all the supporting documents for the AOS but I didn't rescan the paperwork after it was signed.. I reprinted it without that. Should I resign the forms or just bring without? :S Also, does this question mean any other paperwork, or just for the adjustment itself?

- How much supporting evidence for the relationship should I bring? Since we've only been married for a few months we don't have a ton of stuff, but we do have:

* A bunch of cards we received at christmas time, wedding congrats, and a wedding invitation to another person's wedding.

* Two leases with my names on them (one added to, one more recent when we moved last week).

* A cali king bed/mattress reciept that I paid for (I don't need a bed that big for just me).

* Hotel receipt with 2 people from our wedding.

* Around or a bit over half a dozen photos (two from wedding, one from just before move when we were in Vancouver for the K-1 Interview).

* One of our phone bills with both our numbers on it and showing some calls back and forth.

* Printed statements from our bank accounts showing we both have joint accounts.

* Screenshot of our wedding site, for what it's worth.

Other than those questions, I think all I need to do now is get a copy of my husband's passport. But so nervous.

Congrats on getting to this point.. My Wife is from Calgary too, and crossed over to the dark side back in October.

First don't be nervous... it is really not so bad going through the process at the embassy.

Anyway, I suggest bringing all your originals. And ofcourse you have your medical exam packet (still sealed right?) and your DHL confirmation letter, and interview letter?

Sometimes they just want to verify the original documents against the ones they bring up on their screen. So have the originals for everything you have submitted electronically.

So yes on the Tax returns, they may not ask for it... but you want to have them if they do.

Proof of relationship is not a big deal for your AOS other than the certificates. They refused to even look at our pictures and documentation about our relationship...

Is your Hubby going with you? Although he doesn't need to... it makes things go a little smoother IMO.... You will be in and out in no time at all... so don't be nervous.Jerry

Edited January 31, 2013 by JerryShaw

[zentaco 28]

I have an extra sealed packet from the K-1 medical exam, and I have copies of my documentation from the I-693, but not a sealed packet for that (that was mailed to them). I'm not sure what you mean by DHL letter but I have a Loomis receipt for my visa.. But I'll be showing that to them in my passport. I have my AOS interview letter.

My husband will be coming with me, since he has to drive me there as I can't.

Edited January 31, 2013 by zentaco

[JerryShaw 6]

I have an extra sealed packet from the K-1 medical exam, and I have copies of my documentation from the I-693, but not a sealed packet for that (that was mailed to them). I'm not sure what you mean by DHL letter but I have a Loomis receipt for my visa.. But I'll be showing that to them in my passport. I have my AOS interview letter.

My husband will be coming with me, since he has to drive me there as I can't.

Loomis receipt is it... Sorry... sometimes they call it DHL

Sounds like you have what you need.

Ours was on a CR-1 Visa, so they did not ask for any additional documentation proving our relationship. I don't know if it is any different with the AOS process....

Good Luck, and I am sure it will all go fine for you both.

[keyshawn18 52]

I jad my interview yesterday and the lady told me that the I-129 F contained much of the information I submitted so she wasnt interested in seeing that again.She wasnt interested in our wedding cards etc.She was interested in seeing pictures of us together with other people in the pictures as well as what she called "bonafides" or evidence such as joint bank accounts showing money coming into and going out of the account.She was very excited to see that my wife was on my health insurance , dental insurance,vision and life insurance.My wife is also my beneficiary on my 401k plan.She suggested that things like wills show evidence of a genuine relationship.Good luck

[CAdreamer 14]

I was paranoid about missing something, so I made sure we took along copies of everything -- even what had already been submitted (vaccination sheet, tax transcripts, etc). You know how much of it was asked for at the interview? Zero. Not a thing.

I would take what you can, easily, but I wouldn't worry too much about anything you know you sent in with your AOS package and would be a hassle to get more copies of.

We were in the same boat for relationship evidence. We only got married in October and had the AOS interview today. I had 4 photos from our wedding, a copy of 2 of our utility bills showing both of our names and our address, my life insurance policy showing my husband as beneficiary and a few Christmas cards addressed to both of us. The officer was not at all interested in the Christmas cards but kept everything else. He did say that he understood that we wouldn't have a whole lot of evidence, having been married such a short time.

And just to clarify... AOS'ing from a K1, your spouse is required to be there. It states so on the appointment letter/checklist. I know you said your spouse is going with you, but just in case someone else reads the information posted above and thinks the spouse is not required at attend...

It sounds like you're all set! Good luck!

[zentaco 28]

Alright, thanks! That reminds me, I have an insurance card or two from my husband's work plan. I wonder if the cards themselves are sufficient to show, but I'll scan them to have a copy.