July 2014 AOS Filers

[templeton 120]

Congrats and Good luck to everyone who has their interview I was wondering how many people were still on "acceptance"? My AOS status hasn't changed since the end of July, even though I had my biometrics on August 22nd and I already got my EAD.

I'm in the same boat. It sucks, but at least there's a little relief knowing it's not just me. I've been getting worried something was wrong.

[sind27 41]

Congrats and Good luck to everyone who has their interview I was wondering how many people were still on "acceptance"? My AOS status hasn't changed since the end of July, even though I had my biometrics on August 22nd and I already got my EAD.

Same here....

[rheinhart21 0]

Congrats and Good luck to everyone who has their interview I was wondering how many people were still on "acceptance"? My AOS status hasn't changed since the end of July, even though I had my biometrics on August 22nd and I already got my EAD.

Same here.. still on "ACCEPTANCE" since July 28. I had my biometrics on August 20 and I just got my EAD last week. I hope they will get to our file soon.

[tEe328cEe 12]

Congrats!! I'm really happy that you guys are finally done, at least for 2 years lol.

I'm so nervous! I've never tested well lol. The thought of my husband being taken away from me just because an officer feels like it heart wrenching for me.

So we have everything that you stated(also adjusting from k-1), but I feel like we don't have a lot of "joint documents."

This is what we have:

Bank statements:

• Joint Account from Bank of America
• Credit Card with him as an authorized user from Bank of America (2 different credit cards)
  • It could only be authorized because he had no credit history, so the bank said it was a good way to build credit for him
• Credit Card with him as an authorized user from Chase
  • It could only be authorized because he had no credit history, so the bank said it was a good way to build credit for him

Pictures:

• Many, many pictures from dates, family events, Religious Holidays, and marriage ceremony
• Pictures from my trip to pick him up and bring him to the US
  • Family pictures, dates, etc.

Journal:

• Detailed, documented journal of all my experiences since Jan 2013

I am still an undergraduate at the University of California, Berkeley. Due to this, we still live with my parents and I do not have a job. So I cannot apply for any joint insurance yet. We also do not have a lease or any utilities because my parents pay for everything. They are kind enough to give us a head start in life. I am graduating this December and we plan on moving out right away. I also have job interviews set up in December. So until then I won't have anything of that nature. This is what I am worried about? Will it be okay?

Also, we only had a marriage ceremony with our elder family memebers because truth be told we are not rich and simply can't afford one. If we want can we throw a party later on? Like a grad party combo lol

BTW by the time our interview takes place we will only have been married for 4 MONTHS.

My husband and I don't have a joint bank account yet (because we're waiting for the greencard), and My name is not yet on the lease and bills too. The Interviewer only asked "Do you have ANY proof of joint assets like joint bank account, insurances, lease, etc" then we gave him all what we had which is the life and health insurance and the 401K wherein I'm a beneficiary. A friend of mine who had her interview last month wasn't even ask about any proof of joint assets. Maybe it depends on the interviewer so I can't say all you had is enough or lacking...

Good luck on your interview!

[rheinhart21 0]

We spoke to our Congressman who wrote to the NBC. The NBC said that the Detroit office is pending sending us off for a potential interview waiver.

He also said the NBC said estimated times for the green card are 9 to 12 months. That would suck as in May my medical will expire.

Hi,

Is medical good for 1 year only?

[KVE 29]

Hi,

Is medical good for 1 year only?

Yes. It expires one year from the date of the medical.

[Derwood 203]

Yes. It expires one year from the date of the medical.

I just googled this and I'm not liking my initial findings. My medical was performed and sent to the London embassy in January 2014. I'm guessing it therefore expires January 2015. I'm don't think my case will have been adjudicated by then.

http://www.uscis.gov/news/alerts/uscis-issues-new-policy-form-i-693-report-medical-examination-and-vaccination-record

http://www.uscis.gov/policymanual/Updates/20140530-I-693Validity.pdf

http://www.nolo.com/legal-update/new-uscis-policy-one-year-validity-medical-exam-results-form-i-693.html

http://www.murthy.com/2014/04/23/uscis-issuing-rfes-on-i-485s-for-updated-medical-exams/

Does anyone know any more?

Edited November 13, 2014 by Derwood

[Michael-Moneth 6]

Had our AOS Interview yesterday in Detroit,MI office. Our schedule was 7:45 AM and got there around 7:30 and checked in to the lady who looked at our Interview Appointment and after that we were told to wait in a Waiting Area and after 15 minutes my name was called by an Officer. He was nice to us. He greeted us and lead us to a room and told us to sit down. He told us that the Interview wouldn't take long for us since he already checked our file and it seems everything is there and very well organized. He just asked basic questions like Name, Address, Birthday, Parent's Name and my POE and Date of Entry. He asked the Yes or No questions in the I485 form. After that, he told us that he will Approve us and that we could check the status of our Application online later that day and for sure it will already be updated to Approved and reminded us about the Removal of Conditions and discuss a little about it. And he finally told us that our Green Card will be mailed and we should expect it within 2 weeks.

The whole Interview didn't last very long really. Just about 10-15 minutes. Though I brought tons of stuff like copies of the Original packet we sent and Copies and Original documents for our Supporting documents and proof of relationshipand photos, he didnt really asked for them. All he asked and looked at are our passports(me and daughter), my Work Authorization card which he returned to me, and my husbands ID.

Evrything went Great for me. And I'm just happy that everything is done and will be free from USCIS for some time...

[Jsobased 5]

Stuck on "fingerprint fee was accepted July 30th. No interview or interview waiver letter.

[andruida 5]

Same here: stuck on the "fingerprint fee accepted" since July 31st. It does make me feel a little bit better to see that I am not the only one. I am glad that at least I have the work authorization.

Congrats to all the people who had their interview

Also, I don't really know what to think of the new layout of the webpage to check your case status. It's cleaner, but it throws me off not to have the steps on top of the window.

[KVE 29]

Same here: stuck on the "fingerprint fee accepted" since July 31st. It does make me feel a little bit better to see that I am not the only one. I am glad that at least I have the work authorization.

Congrats to all the people who had their interview

Also, I don't really know what to think of the new layout of the webpage to check your case status. It's cleaner, but it throws me off not to have the steps on top of the window.

I know what you mean. I am finding it somewhat weird with having no steps on the screen. In some ways it makes it feel like things aren't wrong when I am still in the "Fingerprint fee Accepted" (old Acceptance), but in other ways I wished they had employed more people at USCIS to make things happen faster for us.

[sind27 41]

Stuck on "fingerprint fee was accepted July 30th. No interview or interview waiver letter.

Mine too

[Jsobased 5]

Mine too

You haven't received a interview waiver letter ?

[Jsobased 5]

Same here: stuck on the "fingerprint fee accepted" since July 31st. It does make me feel a little bit better to see that I am not the only one. I am glad that at least I have the work authorization.

Congrats to all the people who had their interview

Also, I don't really know what to think of the new layout of the webpage to check your case status. It's cleaner, but it throws me off not to have the steps on top of the window.

That's the only reason i'm not impatient. I just thought by now I should of at least had a interview waiver letter.

[KVE 29]

I just googled this and I'm not liking my initial findings. My medical was performed and sent to the London embassy in January 2014. I'm guessing it therefore expires January 2015. I'm don't think my case will have been adjudicated by then.

http://www.uscis.gov/news/alerts/uscis-issues-new-policy-form-i-693-report-medical-examination-and-vaccination-record

http://www.uscis.gov/policymanual/Updates/20140530-I-693Validity.pdf

http://www.nolo.com/legal-update/new-uscis-policy-one-year-validity-medical-exam-results-form-i-693.html

http://www.murthy.com/2014/04/23/uscis-issuing-rfes-on-i-485s-for-updated-medical-exams/

Does anyone know any more?

That is pretty much it. Oh also you may have to pay additional fees due to the fees increase if your interview isn't this year. http://www.visajourney.com/news/2014/09/02/us-visa-fees-to-increase-sept-2014/

Had our AOS Interview yesterday in Detroit,MI office. Our schedule was 7:45 AM and got there around 7:30 and checked in to the lady who looked at our Interview Appointment and after that we were told to wait in a Waiting Area and after 15 minutes my name was called by an Officer. He was nice to us. He greeted us and lead us to a room and told us to sit down. He told us that the Interview wouldn't take long for us since he already checked our file and it seems everything is there and very well organized. He just asked basic questions like Name, Address, Birthday, Parent's Name and my POE and Date of Entry. He asked the Yes or No questions in the I485 form. After that, he told us that he will Approve us and that we could check the status of our Application online later that day and for sure it will already be updated to Approved and reminded us about the Removal of Conditions and discuss a little about it. And he finally told us that our Green Card will be mailed and we should expect it within 2 weeks.

The whole Interview didn't last very long really. Just about 10-15 minutes. Though I brought tons of stuff like copies of the Original packet we sent and Copies and Original documents for our Supporting documents and proof of relationshipand photos, he didnt really asked for them. All he asked and looked at are our passports(me and daughter), my Work Authorization card which he returned to me, and my husbands ID.

Evrything went Great for me. And I'm just happy that everything is done and will be free from USCIS for some time...

I filed around the same time as you, annoyingly I think because I may be getting a "potential interview waiver" (haven't gotten a letter about it, but my congressman told me that he was told they are considering me for it), it might take a whole lot more time. Apparently my congressman was told it takes 9-10 months with a potential interview waiver.