Just got our AOS approved!!

[James&Christy 0]

Hi all,

Yesterday morning we had our (my) AOS interview, and I got approved, pending an FBI name check I'm not worried - apparently they can take quite some time (I have a common name!). So really, we're approved, cos I know they'll find nothing

I'll give some details so as to put other's minds at rest who have AOS interviews coming up in Kansas City (or anywhere, I guess!).

Our appointment was at 9:30am, and we arrived at the building probably around 9:10 I guess. Went through security, who were jovial and clearly far too happy for a Monday morning. Not even the suspicious metal box I had for all the paperwork caused a problem. It was the usual airport-style security. The guy after the scanner asked what we were here for, I said an interview, and he told me to put my interview notice in the black box in the waiting area, and take a seat.

That we did, and started waiting. There were probably about 70 people already there, but I got the impression there were two "queues"... one for interviews, and others were simply going up to a window to be processed, for whatever reason, I don't know. After a few minutes I noticed all the paperwork in the black box (including ours) had disappeared, so I guessed we'd be soon.

We only had to wait about 20 minutes before we were called. The officer asked us to swear an oath to tell the truth, then when he introduced himself, we realised he is actually a distant relative of my wife!!! We told him this, and he explained he'd have to find someone else to do the interview then. He was ok about it - glad we said something

We went back out to wait, and about five minutes later we were called again. Female officer this time. Doesn't make any difference - all seemed to be very friendly. She asked me various questions about terrorism, have I ever been arrested, worked on false paperwork, that sort of thing. We asked if anyone ever answered 'yes' to those questions - apparently some people do!

She asked to see proof of relationship. We provided some photos of us, plus joint bills and bank statements. She seemed to enjoy looking through our photos. When it came to the vaccination part, she paused for a few moments with that. I had my original medical paperwork from my visa interview in London, with a note saying which vaccinations were missing. I showed her the paperwork explaining I had received these vaccinations (in the UK). She said "ok I think should be acceptable". She didn't seem 100% convinced, but was ok with it!! There was also a problem with my alien registration number. During the last six months, I seem to have had two a-numbers. The correct one (which was on the AOS letter), according to the system, did not have any fingerprinting or biometrics attached to it! Slight problem. However, she did a search on the computer and found my "other" file, so all was ok She said she'll consolidate those so this won't be a problem in the future.

She explained my FBI background name check had not come through yet, but that isn't anything to worry about. She gave me the paperwork and said as soon as the check is complete, I'll get my card in the mail

Also, in the stuff she gave us, it says if we have any questions then we write to her at that office. wow - at last, a REAL person to communicate with within USCIS/DHS!!!

Anyway, hope everyone else's interviews go smoothly

~James.

[ridley 0]

I hope your namecheck is cleared quickly!

Congratulations on a successful interview.

[James&Christy 0]

I hope your namecheck is cleared quickly!

Congratulations on a successful interview.

Thanks! I don't really mind if it takes a while. I've already got the EAD and Advance Parole issued, so I can work and travel as I please anyway

[TracyLuis 0]

A very happy congratulations then!!!!

[thai2luv 0]

:jest:

Congrats to you on a successful interview.

Hope the namecheck is completed very soon.

[Muuuuah 0]

Hope your not waiting to long....seems to be a few of us from the UK recently that our waiting for our FBI checks to come back

[Lorenzo 0]

Our interview was on June 16 and basically it was the same scenerio.

Go through security, asked what we are there for and we go to a room with about 35 people waiting. Waited less than 30 minutes. The interviewing officer was about 36 years old and had no sense of humor. He asked many questions I knew the answers but my wife unintentionally botched two questions about our marriage date and place. She was a day off on the date and she did not remember themarriage place because it was a state building (court house) not a church.

I was very worried because the officer had zero personality, did not smile, did not want to see our pictures.

To our surprise the approval letter arrived July 1.

So I guess it is does not matter if the officer is friendly or not as long as he or she is doing their job.

Regardless of my wife's mistakes, people say we really look like a family so I think this is what helped more than anything.

[James&Christy 0]

Hope your not waiting to long....seems to be a few of us from the UK recently that our waiting for our FBI checks to come back

I am assuming I'm not part of some international drug smuggling ring or something. If my name is blackened in that way, I'd at least like to see some money from it

[Muuuuah 0]

Hope your not waiting to long....seems to be a few of us from the UK recently that our waiting for our FBI checks to come back

I am assuming I'm not part of some international drug smuggling ring or something. If my name is blackened in that way, I'd at least like to see some money from it

[Nancy2015 2]

Congrats!

[allynella 0]

Congrats

[misskiya 0]

Congratulations!!!!!

[Peggy 1]

Congrats