February 2013 AOS filers

[RodneyC 0]

I received the tracking information in a 3rd email notification tonight. Delivery in 2 days

[jwindrider 0]

I received the tracking information in a 3rd email notification tonight. Delivery in 2 days

Great! Same here, expecting delivery on Saturday. Fingers crossed for a combo card...

[Baba1313 4]

Hi All,

We just got back from our interview and we were approved on the spot. Both my wife and daughter will be receiving their GC soon! We want to thank you all for all the information and assistance provided on this site. We wish everyone who is still in process the best of luck!

Yay:) Congratulations!!!! That's amazing news:) would you mind sharing your experience in details? Like questions that were asked and stuff. cause a lot of us are still waiting for the interview and it is always good to read some example questions and documents that were asked. Thanks so much and enjoy being free from immigration problems:)

[xpatiencex 2]

Finally got my EAD today!!! Feels great but no update on Interview date yet...hopefully soon

[jwindrider 0]

Finally got my EAD today!!! Feels great but no update on Interview date yet...hopefully soon

Congrats!!!! I got mine this morning as well, no interview updates yet either...

The good thing is, my EAD came as a combo card with AP!!! (Although the AP status is still in initial review on the website...) Soooo relieved now....

[xpatiencex 2]

Congrats!!!! I got mine this morning as well, no interview updates yet either...

The good thing is, my EAD came as a combo card with AP!!! (Although the AP status is still in initial review on the website...) Soooo relieved now....

Congrats to you too!!! I am glad that your AP was approved as well. I know you were anxious about that. We both filed couple of days apart and being in NYC should have the interview date not far apart. Keep me posted

[renovatio_007 7]

Yay:) Congratulations!!!! That's amazing news:) would you mind sharing your experience in details? Like questions that were asked and stuff. cause a lot of us are still waiting for the interview and it is always good to read some example questions and documents that were asked. Thanks so much and enjoy being free from immigration problems:)

Thank you, I surely do not mind sharing:

First of all it was nothing like I was expecting from reading all the post about entering the USA on a border crossing card, but it was rather pleasant. We adjusted status for both my wife and daughter, we went to the office in downtown San Diego, we were called in by a Phillipino man in his mid fifties. He was very nice and first and foremost swore us in. After that he looked through both files and I commented; "Wow you guys really keeps those together." He replied; "yes, we do" and smiled. From there he took all our ID's and marriage certificate. He asked how our wedding was, to which I said it was nice, he also asked how many people attended and I explained that only my mom, my sister, our oldest daughter and that our youngest was still in belly. He smiled and said ok he had to ask my wife a few questions, which he allowed me to translate. The questions were:

Have you ever been arrested? No.

Have you ever helped anyone or advised anyone to cross ilegally? No

Have you ever been deported? No

How often would you cross into the USA? About every week or two weeks

When was the last time you crossed? 12/30/2012

Have you left the states since you last crossed? No

We then had some banter about some Christmas cards on his wall, the he asked me about my job and about being a systems engineer, also making references to my pay which was kind of funny. We also spoke about his past with USCIS and how he was retired from the Navy which was rather nice and put us at ease. He then proceeded to mention that my wife was approved. Wrote some stuff on the file and stamped a few sheets and that was that.

He then moved on to my daughters packet, he asked about her biological, which I thanked him for not referring to that person as her father as I am her father, he asked where was this person? I translated to my wife and she said that last she heard he was dead.

I added to that explaining that I new the story, about my wife becoming pregnant and letting that person know and he washing his hands of it. He said; "Oh, I understand" then began typing something into the computer, which did make us get a bit nervous. He only asked three questions to my daughter:

Are you in school? Yes

What grade are you in? Sixth

Do you like your school? Yes I do.

He then said ok perfect you're all approved, again wrote stuff on the file and stamped a few of the forms and asked when we were planning on leaving, we said the eighteenth, he said we might not get the green cards in time, but we could use the advance parole to return if we decided to go as they are good for a year. He also said that we were getting the ten year cards as we been married for over three years and that in three years my wife should go for her citizenship as it will derive to our daughter. He also asked me if I had prepared all the paperwork, to which I replied yes, and he complimented me about how complete and well done they were. He asked if we had any questions and that was it.

The interview was a very pleasant experience and nothing like what I read about people adjusting from B1/B2 Border Crossing Cards. Which anyone anxious about their interview I will say don't be. Make sure to get all supporting documents together, pictures, copies and originals ready. I came in with about a ten inch stack of papers and all I was asked for was the original marriage certificate, but needless to say be prepared.

Anyone waiting their interview, I wish you the best of luck and anyone getting prepared to file, nothing beats completeness.

[gingin603 0]

Thank you, I surely do not mind sharing:

First of all it was nothing like I was expecting from reading all the post about entering the USA on a border crossing card, but it was rather pleasant. We adjusted status for both my wife and daughter, we went to the office in downtown San Diego, we were called in by a Phillipino man in his mid fifties. He was very nice and first and foremost swore us in. After that he looked through both files and I commented; "Wow you guys really keeps those together." He replied; "yes, we do" and smiled. From there he took all our ID's and marriage certificate. He asked how our wedding was, to which I said it was nice, he also asked how many people attended and I explained that only my mom, my sister, our oldest daughter and that our youngest was still in belly. He smiled and said ok he had to ask my wife a few questions, which he allowed me to translate. The questions were:

Have you ever been arrested? No.

Have you ever helped anyone or advised anyone to cross ilegally? No

Have you ever been deported? No

How often would you cross into the USA? About every week or two weeks

When was the last time you crossed? 12/30/2012

Have you left the states since you last crossed? No

We then had some banter about some Christmas cards on his wall, the he asked me about my job and about being a systems engineer, also making references to my pay which was kind of funny. We also spoke about his past with USCIS and how he was retired from the Navy which was rather nice and put us at ease. He then proceeded to mention that my wife was approved. Wrote some stuff on the file and stamped a few sheets and that was that.

He then moved on to my daughters packet, he asked about her biological, which I thanked him for not referring to that person as her father as I am her father, he asked where was this person? I translated to my wife and she said that last she heard he was dead.

I added to that explaining that I new the story, about my wife becoming pregnant and letting that person know and he washing his hands of it. He said; "Oh, I understand" then began typing something into the computer, which did make us get a bit nervous. He only asked three questions to my daughter:

Are you in school? Yes

What grade are you in? Sixth

Do you like your school? Yes I do.

He then said ok perfect you're all approved, again wrote stuff on the file and stamped a few of the forms and asked when we were planning on leaving, we said the eighteenth, he said we might not get the green cards in time, but we could use the advance parole to return if we decided to go as they are good for a year. He also said that we were getting the ten year cards as we been married for over three years and that in three years my wife should go for her citizenship as it will derive to our daughter. He also asked me if I had prepared all the paperwork, to which I replied yes, and he complimented me about how complete and well done they were. He asked if we had any questions and that was it.

The interview was a very pleasant experience and nothing like what I read about people adjusting from B1/B2 Border Crossing Cards. Which anyone anxious about their interview I will say don't be. Make sure to get all supporting documents together, pictures, copies and originals ready. I came in with about a ten inch stack of papers and all I was asked for was the original marriage certificate, but needless to say be prepared.

Anyone waiting their interview, I wish you the best of luck and anyone getting prepared to file, nothing beats completeness.

I agree with you!

[gingin603 0]

Thank you, I surely do not mind sharing:

First of all it was nothing like I was expecting from reading all the post about entering the USA on a border crossing card, but it was rather pleasant. We adjusted status for both my wife and daughter, we went to the office in downtown San Diego, we were called in by a Phillipino man in his mid fifties. He was very nice and first and foremost swore us in. After that he looked through both files and I commented; "Wow you guys really keeps those together." He replied; "yes, we do" and smiled. From there he took all our ID's and marriage certificate. He asked how our wedding was, to which I said it was nice, he also asked how many people attended and I explained that only my mom, my sister, our oldest daughter and that our youngest was still in belly. He smiled and said ok he had to ask my wife a few questions, which he allowed me to translate. The questions were:

Have you ever been arrested? No.

Have you ever helped anyone or advised anyone to cross ilegally? No

Have you ever been deported? No

How often would you cross into the USA? About every week or two weeks

When was the last time you crossed? 12/30/2012

Have you left the states since you last crossed? No

We then had some banter about some Christmas cards on his wall, the he asked me about my job and about being a systems engineer, also making references to my pay which was kind of funny. We also spoke about his past with USCIS and how he was retired from the Navy which was rather nice and put us at ease. He then proceeded to mention that my wife was approved. Wrote some stuff on the file and stamped a few sheets and that was that.

He then moved on to my daughters packet, he asked about her biological, which I thanked him for not referring to that person as her father as I am her father, he asked where was this person? I translated to my wife and she said that last she heard he was dead.

I added to that explaining that I new the story, about my wife becoming pregnant and letting that person know and he washing his hands of it. He said; "Oh, I understand" then began typing something into the computer, which did make us get a bit nervous. He only asked three questions to my daughter:

Are you in school? Yes

What grade are you in? Sixth

Do you like your school? Yes I do.

He then said ok perfect you're all approved, again wrote stuff on the file and stamped a few of the forms and asked when we were planning on leaving, we said the eighteenth, he said we might not get the green cards in time, but we could use the advance parole to return if we decided to go as they are good for a year. He also said that we were getting the ten year cards as we been married for over three years and that in three years my wife should go for her citizenship as it will derive to our daughter. He also asked me if I had prepared all the paperwork, to which I replied yes, and he complimented me about how complete and well done they were. He asked if we had any questions and that was it.

The interview was a very pleasant experience and nothing like what I read about people adjusting from B1/B2 Border Crossing Cards. Which anyone anxious about their interview I will say don't be. Make sure to get all supporting documents together, pictures, copies and originals ready. I came in with about a ten inch stack of papers and all I was asked for was the original marriage certificate, but needless to say be prepared.

Anyone waiting their interview, I wish you the best of luck and anyone getting prepared to file, nothing beats completeness.

I agree with you!

[RodneyC 0]

Card received on Friday

Notice the next day saying the card has been delivered.

I also recieved mail regarding my service request at the local office. It stated your interview date will be scheduled soon.

[sitwell 1]

My EAD came too! So relieved. Can anyone tell me... is the 9-digit USCIS # on the front my social security number? Or do I not have one yet?

[jkb11 26]

That's your A number/Alien registration number/USCIS account number (pick one). For SSN you need to go to your SSA office and apply for it.

[G_man23 1]

I-485 approved!!!!!!! Green Card production ordered

[Baba1313 4]

I-485 approved!!!!!!! Green Card production ordered

Congratulations:) Time to celebrate:) Now you just need to share with us your interview experience if you don't mind:)

[renovatio_007 7]

We received the Green cards yesterday!!!! Today we are visting our family in Mexico. Thank you All for all the support and Good Luck with your interviews. I guess we'll see each other again in 2 yeas 9 months for the N-400 Citizenship Journey

All the best.