August 2014 AOS filers

[ladyliberty 0]

Hi everyone.

Sorry it took me two days to post this. I was traveling.

I had my interview Oct 14th morning at the Dallas field office. If you remember, my case was expedited because my husband is deployed.

I was approved on the spot. Here is my experience and hopefully it gives you an idea of what it is like. Feel free to ask me questions.

My interview appointment was at 8 AM (morning appointments are better because they are more likely to stay on time and less crowd)
I got there at 7 AM. Went through "airport" security (put your belongings in trays and pass through scanner) I was then directed to go to the second floor. There is a waiting area where the applicants and their lawyers can wait.

An Immigration officer called my name at 7:30 AM. He was a young hispanic man and very pleasant. My attorney still hadn't arrived and I told the officer I would like to wait till my lawyer arrived. He said that is fine and that he would come back at 8:15AM to call us. A few minutes later, my lawyer arrived and we went over some notes and documents. The officer came and called us in around 8:15AM. He walked us to his office.

Mine was a VERY simple and brief interview. My lawyer said she had never been to such a fast interview in her life.

These are questions he asked me:

First he asked me to give him my passport, I-94s and all entry documents.

Then, he asked me:

1. My husband's full name

2. Husband's date of birth

3. Husband's place of birth

4. My full name

5. My date of birth

6. My place of birth

7. Our date of marriage

8. If my husband is overseas currently (I answered, "yes, he is deployed")

9. If either of us were married before (I said no)

Then, he went through all the "criminal activity" questions that are on the I485 and I answered "No" to all of them.

He then asked me if I had any additional evidence that I would like to add to the case. I handed him the bank statements from our new joint account and also from our savings account.

He then said, he will review my file once more. If he needs any additional documents, he will contact me. However, at this point, it doesn't seem like he needed any. He will t hen notify via mail if I was approved or not and that I should hear from him within two weeks. He then tore our the I-94s from my passport and returned the passport and my military ID to me.

I then thanked him and he walked us out of the door. My lawyer said it looks like I am approved and if I don't hear anything from him in two weeks, we would contact him. Within 15 minutes of leaving the building, I got a case update text that my I485 has moved to card production.

He asked me NO questions related to my marriage or to verify if our marriage was bonafide. Ofcourse, my case is the exception and not the rule. I had a huge file and a big album full of pictures but I never opened any of it.

As we walked out of the USCIS office, I saw that the line was getting longer and it was getting really busy.

The officer seemed new to his job and it almost seemed like he was shy to ask me questions. He would ask me each question and then give a shy smile. Lol!

My lawyer said that he probably didn't tell me in the office itself if I was approved or not was because he was probably new (As Dallas has hired a bunch of new officers to help with the backlog) and new officers are not allowed to tell them applicants approved/denied on the spot. They have to get the decision verified by a supervisor and then we are informed. Either ways, my case changed to document production and the I-130 moved to approved status in 15 minutes!

I know interview dates will start trickling in for y'all soon. I wish everyone the best. Hang in there. I'm here to support you.

Edited October 16, 2014 by ladyliberty

[Tina and Johan 206]

Wow! that's a great rundown of your experience! Thank you very much for sharing. Good luck!

[ladyliberty 0]

Wow! that's a great rundown of your experience! Thank you very much for sharing. Good luck!

Thank you and I wish you the best for your application

[lala1 21]

"finally?!" haha that was FAST!!! I looked at Los Angeles' office timelines today. They're currently on March 15th. We won't be getting any green cards anytime soon.

Congrats on your interview date. You'll do awesome.

I don't blame you. Have you called or made an infopass?

Lol I say finally because i've been having such a hard time with USCIS and my lost EAD that some good news is a breath of fresh air to me.. best of luck to you & hoping you receive some good news soon

[blinkie 7]

Hi everyone.

Sorry it took me two days to post this. I was traveling.

I had my interview Oct 14th morning at the Dallas field office. If you remember, my case was expedited because my husband is deployed.

I was approved on the spot. Here is my experience and hopefully it gives you an idea of what it is like. Feel free to ask me questions.

My interview appointment was at 8 AM (morning appointments are better because they are more likely to stay on time and less crowd)

I got there at 7 AM. Went through "airport" security (put your belongings in trays and pass through scanner) I was then directed to go to the second floor. There is a waiting area where the applicants and their lawyers can wait.

An Immigration officer called my name at 7:30 AM. He was a young hispanic man and very pleasant. My attorney still hadn't arrived and I told the officer I would like to wait till my lawyer arrived. He said that is fine and that he would come back at 8:15AM to call us. A few minutes later, my lawyer arrived and we went over some notes and documents. The officer came and called us in around 8:15AM. He walked us to his office.

Mine was a VERY simple and brief interview. My lawyer said she had never been to such a fast interview in her life.

These are questions he asked me:

First he asked me to give him my passport, I-94s and all entry documents.

Then, he asked me:

1. My husband's full name

2. Husband's date of birth

3. Husband's place of birth

4. My full name

5. My date of birth

6. My place of birth

7. Our date of marriage

8. If my husband is overseas currently (I answered, "yes, he is deployed")

9. If either of us were married before (I said no)

Then, he went through all the "criminal activity" questions that are on the I485 and I answered "No" to all of them.

He then asked me if I had any additional evidence that I would like to add to the case. I handed him the bank statements from our new joint account and also from our savings account.

He then said, he will review my file once more. If he needs any additional documents, he will contact me. However, at this point, it doesn't seem like he needed any. He will t hen notify via mail if I was approved or not and that I should hear from him within two weeks. He then tore our the I-94s from my passport and returned the passport and my military ID to me.

I then thanked him and he walked us out of the door. My lawyer said it looks like I am approved and if I don't hear anything from him in two weeks, we would contact him. Within 15 minutes of leaving the building, I got a case update text that my I485 has moved to card production.

He asked me NO questions related to my marriage or to verify if our marriage was bonafide. Ofcourse, my case is the exception and not the rule. I had a huge file and a big album full of pictures but I never opened any of it.

As we walked out of the USCIS office, I saw that the line was getting longer and it was getting really busy.

The officer seemed new to his job and it almost seemed like he was shy to ask me questions. He would ask me each question and then give a shy smile. Lol!

My lawyer said that he probably didn't tell me in the office itself if I was approved or not was because he was probably new (As Dallas has hired a bunch of new officers to help with the backlog) and new officers are not allowed to tell them applicants approved/denied on the spot. They have to get the decision verified by a supervisor and then we are informed. Either ways, my case changed to document production and the I-130 moved to approved status in 15 minutes!

I know interview dates will start trickling in for y'all soon. I wish everyone the best. Hang in there. I'm here to support you.

first of all congratulations...and thanks tons for the info..i feel little relieved now...i think i m next for an interview from aug fillers...!!

[always_the_sun 1]

Tomorrow will be 75 days since they got my docs and of course I was planning to call them. No need any more

I just got my EAD/AP:) happy...

Good job USCIS, just on time lol

[LAstategal 18]

Congratulations Ladyliberty, so happy for you!!!!

[JeanF 32]

@Ladyliberty That's awesome! Went amazingly quickly for TX. Congrats!

Tomorrow will be 75 days since they got my docs and of course I was planning to call them. No need any more

I just got my EAD/AP:) happy...

Good job USCIS, just on time lol

Maybe they finally touched that box? . Fingers crossed.

Congrats! I'll have to call them Monday.. tomorrow is only 74 days for me.

[always_the_sun 1]

@Ladyliberty That's awesome! Went amazingly quickly for TX. Congrats!

Maybe they finally touched that box? . Fingers crossed.

Congrats! I'll have to call them Monday.. tomorrow is only 74 days for me.

who knows, you might get it tomorrow:)

[meuy99 4]

Ohh that sucks! I bet you're heart sank when you realised you had looked at the wrong number! ?

Sure did. I was so happy, I told my husband he could start looking for a job. Last night, I wanted to double check and when I was looking at our receipts and noticed that I was looking at a case right before ours.

feels like i m the first here ..going to an interview ..so nervous..

Good luck!

Tomorrow will be 75 days since they got my docs and of course I was planning to call them. No need any more

I just got my EAD/AP:) happy...

Good job USCIS, just on time lol

Congrats!

[Tina and Johan 206]

tomorrow is 75 days for us mailing it, but only 72 days from NOA. I'll likely wait until Monday, but we were really hoping to have it so he could start working next week. His future employer is just waiting for him to be legal.

congrats for the newest approvals!!

[BFP XX 62]

Congratulations to all that have received EAD and AP, and also to those that are awaiting scheduled interviews... And the lucky ones that have completed them already of course!

My 75 day mark is next Saturday - I will likely contact them the Monday after - But I'm hoping that it comes in this week, like others have experienced 'just in time' lol!

[stonefreakjen 1]

i still dont have any news with mine

Edited October 17, 2014 by stonefreakjen

[JeanF 32]

i still dont have any news with mine

Same. We'll get there though

[KASH2011 382]

Hi everyone.

Sorry it took me two days to post this. I was traveling.

I had my interview Oct 14th morning at the Dallas field office. If you remember, my case was expedited because my husband is deployed.

I was approved on the spot.....

Congrats!