Approved after two stressful weeks

Debss77 · February 13, 2007

Ok well Peter got approved for his I-485 and his I-131. I got the emails today! I was so nervous because this morning our file was just "touched" so I got knots in my stomach and then tonite I got the approved emails. We can't be any happier!!!!! For a recap here is what happened with our interview two weeks ago...

We had our Interview today in the NYC office in Federal Plaza. We got there around 9:15am for our 9:45 appointment. We were called in around 11 and it was over by 1130 but no approval....

I was a nervous wreck at first!!! We were sworn in and the officer asked for birth certificates, passports and marriage license. The first question she asked was for Peters full name and address. Then she asked me for Peter's birthday and I blanked out. I don't know why but I blanked....but i said it stumbling through....

She asked a bunch of questions, how we met, who initiated the relationship, what do we like to do on the weekends, about each others parents (names, have we both met the other's parents, etc.). She even asked Peter what was my address prior to our current one, he couldn't remember the address itself but the city and described the location. When did we have our last fight, what was the first thing I noticed about Peter. She looked at pictures and asked Peter who one of the girls was and he got that right. She then asked me about a picture of Peter with one of his friends. She also took two pictures of us (one from the wedding and one from NYE). She asked Peter about the picture from NYE. She also asked Peter where was the last time I went out of the country and where. He answered the location right but missed on the year.

Then here is where it got a little hairy...She asked Peter what did I do for a living and he didn't know the name of the company......Well I was unemployed for a lil bit and I have my own consulting company. I just got a job at a dance studio and started last week (so no paystubs or letter from employer). I did however bring all my W-2s and paystubs for my company... She didn't say whether or not she needed anything else.

Then she asked for proof of joint documents. Peter has no driver's license or Social Security number. He was just approved for the EAD 3 1/2 weeks ago and once we received the card we went straight to the SS Office to get his card. Social security said that would take 4 weeks. I own a Co-Op and I can't put him on my deed or my monthly maintaince bill because they have to do a credit check on him. The bank told me no ID or Social Security Number no joint account, even Cablevision requires a social security number or Driver's License to add him to my account. The only thing I was able to put Peter on was my credit card. I explained this to the officer and backed it up with documentation showing what was required to add him to my accounts.

She took Peter's passport and wrote I-485 still pending and said she had to review the file before she can make a decision. IS THIS REALLY BAD???? I am so scared that we are going to be denied. If we are denied can we appeal???

billsgirl · February 13, 2007

congrats to you both....all the best (F)

sweettweety · February 13, 2007

Congratulations!!!! Now you can be calm & enjoy every single day without USCIS worries!!!!! :star:

ridley · February 13, 2007

Don't worry! The interview is over. If they need more from you, they'll let you know, but it isn't uncommon that interviewing officers don't confirm the approval at the interview.