AOS Interview Experience - Garden City NY

[RJ5254 0]

After reading so many entries, I decided to post an entry on my Wife's AOS experience....

Background:

Wife (Came to the US in 2000 via B-2 Visa, changed to F-1 Student Visa in 2001)

Me (Born here, US citizen)

We started dating in 5/02

Wife graduated in 11/02 - fell out of status

Proposed to her on 7/05, Got married in 11/06.

We Filed paperwork (with the assistance of an attorney) on 12/6/06. We filed the I-485, I-765, I-130. On the Week of 12/18, we received receipts indicating they have received our applications and the checks i issued (three separate letters). The same week, we received a letter for my wife to do her BIOMETRICS for the I-485 and I-765. That was scheduled on 1/6/07.

During the Week of 1/15/07, we received a letter for the ‘initial interview for adjustment’ in Garden City. This was scheduled for 2/13/07 @ 1:30PM.

In preparation for the interview, this is the Evidence I prepared: Two separate binders (one for original documents, and the other being exact copies). All placed in sheet protectors. I sorted out the binders according to what evidence they asked for as per the Initial interview letter… (I-864, birth certificate, USCIS documents, then our evidence about our relationship, etc.) I included the following relationship proof: Joint documents (credit cards, insurance policy, cable/cell phone bill, bank letters/statements) We brought our wedding album, small albums my wife made with pictures from the time before we were married, loose photos of our honeymoon, cards/letters we sent to one another when we were dating, our wedding invitation, wedding cards we received from friends/family, joint checkbook), honeymoon itinerary and boarding passes...

We had the interview in Garden City, NY. We got to the area at about 11:45AM (we were early because we did not know what the parking situation was out there). But, it turned out they had a huge parking lot where you can park for free (so we decided to go around and about first).

We went back to the USCIS office at about 12:30. We went thru the doors, went thru metal detectors and were told immediately to check in at the first window on the right. The officer stamped the interview letter, placed it in a box, and told us to sit in the back area. There were a lot of people, many couples, and some individuals with their families and kids. Then at about 1:15PM, an officer came down and started calling a series of names. My wife's name was called, and were told to form a single line. They would then escort us to the second floor.

When reaching the second floor, we were told to sit in the ‘red/pink’ chairs and waited again for her name to be called. We were called at about 1:50PM. The DAO led us thru what looked like a maze to his office. Once getting into his office, he swore us in. He looked over the file which he already had. He asked to place our ID on his desk (I placed my drivers license and passport, my wife placed her passport). He started asking my wife if she worked (she did not work), when did she come to the US and if she ever left the US (no). He wanted to see a copy of her I-20. We offered to provide him a copy of her diploma (which he kept). He asked her about what she studied and what degree she got. He asked to see our birth certificates. He asked me if I was born here (yes), he asked me what kind of work I did, and we started talking about the specific job I do at my office. Then he asked us how long we were married. (it was coming close to three months). He asked to see our original marriage certificate. Then he asked my wife some personal questions about our relationship, such as what are some things that you like about your husband (she said I was a funny guy, LOL – and how we like video games, how we are active church members). He then commented and said, “that’s a good thing” (about me being funny).

Then he wanted to see evidence of our relationship – joint documents, pictures, etc. I provided copies of joint bank account statements (with a letter from the bank), cable bill and cell phone bill which had both our names on it. I also had a letter from my health insurance provider that we shared the same policy. He wanted to see my employment letter. I then interjected and said that I also have updated Affidavit of Support I-864, with a copy of my latest 2006 tax return showing that I was going to file “married”. (My initial affidavit of support had me filing Single.) I also gave him photocopies of joint credit cards and statements, photocopies of our health policy cards and dental plan policy. He then wanted to see the lease to our apartment, I gave him a copy and I told him I got the place before we got married. He asked when we moved in too. I told him I signed the lease in November, but we did not move in until December. He questioned why I did not put my wife's name on the lease – OOPS... I really did not have an answer and told him that I should have put her on there. I will definitely do that when I need to renew the lease. (afterwards, I realized why i didnt put her on the lease - it was because I had a better credit record, while she didnt - so i figured it would help in getting the apartment). I thought that by saying I signed that before we officially got married would explain it. It wasnt a big deal though... he brushed it off and moved on.

We then showed him pictures – wedding pictures, and pix from before and after we were married (mostly pix from our honeymoon). He looked thru our wedding album, and pointed out to one picture to ask who it was. Then he asked to keep two pictures, which we chose – they had to be pictures where we were the only two posing and were facing the camera. Then he looked at our other small albums – we had pictures when we went to the Car Show in Manhattan, and that he has gone to many shows as well – he even asked “hey, I’ve never seen you guys there!”. (Jokingly). He then browsed thru some loose photos from our honeymoon (we printed them from our digital camera). He wanted to know where we went, etc...

Then he asked my wife the usual questions on the I-765 – are you a prostitute? Do you practice polygamy? Communist Party? Etc….. Afterwards, we kinda had a chuckle about it, and he said, "yeah, i know but its part of the process".

Afterwards, he said “ok, I am going to approve your application”. And explained she would receive a temporary green card stamp in her passport. He took my wife’s I-94 and her passport, and told us to wait downstairs (near the window where we intitially checked in) in the waiting room. He said that he was going to review the files with someone, and once done, it will be stamped and we would pick it up in the waiting area. He said it would take about an hour. He specifically said sit near the window where we checked in. We said our thanks to him and went downstairs to wait.

It was about 2:20PM when we left his office and started waiting downstairs. At about 3:10PM, a lady over the loudspeaker asked that if anyone who is waiting for a passport to please come to a specific window. My wife was the first one in line (she was first because the DAO told us to sit near the window). You had to show a form of ID to get your passport (my wife showed our marriage license). They gave her the passport, and explained the stamp… It acts like a temporary green card. The lady said the card would arrive in 5 weeks. The temp green card is valid for two years. It also showed that she was authorized to work. In addition there was a stamp showing the date as to when he status was changed (2/13/07). The lady then provided my wife a sheet stating what would be next in this whole process. Since we were married for less than 3 years, we would have to apply to change her status 2 years after 2/13/07 (which would be 2/13/09) – and that we could not apply until 90 days before that day (which is 11/12/08). She explained that USCIS will not remind us and that it is our responsibility to remember to apply. Afterwards, we said thanks and left the place.

Overall, from the time we set foot into our attorney’s office to the day she received the I-551 stamp – it was about 70 days total……. I'm even surprised how fast it took.. We were told by our attorney that it would take 3 months to get the EAD, then 9-10 months until we get the actual interview. I guess it works different for everyone. Per the USCIS online status check, the latest status says that the welcome letter was sent, and it would take about 60 days to get the physical green card (which is actually more than what the lady told us of about 5 weeks).

It was an experience and definitely time consuming to get all your documents together, but in the end it will pay off – for as long as youre honest, you’ll have nothing to worry about. A great pre -Valentine’s Day gift.

[allynella 0]

Congrats

[fruto123 0]

Great report, I am going to bookmark this page.

[RJ5254 0]

Thanks for all the congrats!

Welcome letter and I-130 approval letter arrived via snail mail on 2/20/07.

After reading so many entries, I decided to post an entry on my Wife's AOS experience....

Background:

Wife (Came to the US in 2000 via B-2 Visa, changed to F-1 Student Visa in 2001)

Me (Born here, US citizen)

We started dating in 5/02

Wife graduated in 11/02 - fell out of status

Proposed to her on 7/05, Got married in 11/06.

We Filed paperwork (with the assistance of an attorney) on 12/6/06. We filed the I-485, I-765, I-130. On the Week of 12/18, we received receipts indicating they have received our applications and the checks i issued (three separate letters). The same week, we received a letter for my wife to do her BIOMETRICS for the I-485 and I-765. That was scheduled on 1/6/07.

During the Week of 1/15/07, we received a letter for the ‘initial interview for adjustment’ in Garden City. This was scheduled for 2/13/07 @ 1:30PM.

In preparation for the interview, this is the Evidence I prepared: Two separate binders (one for original documents, and the other being exact copies). All placed in sheet protectors. I sorted out the binders according to what evidence they asked for as per the Initial interview letter… (I-864, birth certificate, USCIS documents, then our evidence about our relationship, etc.) I included the following relationship proof: Joint documents (credit cards, insurance policy, cable/cell phone bill, bank letters/statements) We brought our wedding album, small albums my wife made with pictures from the time before we were married, loose photos of our honeymoon, cards/letters we sent to one another when we were dating, our wedding invitation, wedding cards we received from friends/family, joint checkbook), honeymoon itinerary and boarding passes...

We had the interview in Garden City, NY. We got to the area at about 11:45AM (we were early because we did not know what the parking situation was out there). But, it turned out they had a huge parking lot where you can park for free (so we decided to go around and about first).

We went back to the USCIS office at about 12:30. We went thru the doors, went thru metal detectors and were told immediately to check in at the first window on the right. The officer stamped the interview letter, placed it in a box, and told us to sit in the back area. There were a lot of people, many couples, and some individuals with their families and kids. Then at about 1:15PM, an officer came down and started calling a series of names. My wife's name was called, and were told to form a single line. They would then escort us to the second floor.

When reaching the second floor, we were told to sit in the ‘red/pink’ chairs and waited again for her name to be called. We were called at about 1:50PM. The DAO led us thru what looked like a maze to his office. Once getting into his office, he swore us in. He looked over the file which he already had. He asked to place our ID on his desk (I placed my drivers license and passport, my wife placed her passport). He started asking my wife if she worked (she did not work), when did she come to the US and if she ever left the US (no). He wanted to see a copy of her I-20. We offered to provide him a copy of her diploma (which he kept). He asked her about what she studied and what degree she got. He asked to see our birth certificates. He asked me if I was born here (yes), he asked me what kind of work I did, and we started talking about the specific job I do at my office. Then he asked us how long we were married. (it was coming close to three months). He asked to see our original marriage certificate. Then he asked my wife some personal questions about our relationship, such as what are some things that you like about your husband (she said I was a funny guy, LOL – and how we like video games, how we are active church members). He then commented and said, “that’s a good thing” (about me being funny).

Then he wanted to see evidence of our relationship – joint documents, pictures, etc. I provided copies of joint bank account statements (with a letter from the bank), cable bill and cell phone bill which had both our names on it. I also had a letter from my health insurance provider that we shared the same policy. He wanted to see my employment letter. I then interjected and said that I also have updated Affidavit of Support I-864, with a copy of my latest 2006 tax return showing that I was going to file “married”. (My initial affidavit of support had me filing Single.) I also gave him photocopies of joint credit cards and statements, photocopies of our health policy cards and dental plan policy. He then wanted to see the lease to our apartment, I gave him a copy and I told him I got the place before we got married. He asked when we moved in too. I told him I signed the lease in November, but we did not move in until December. He questioned why I did not put my wife's name on the lease – OOPS... I really did not have an answer and told him that I should have put her on there. I will definitely do that when I need to renew the lease. (afterwards, I realized why i didnt put her on the lease - it was because I had a better credit record, while she didnt - so i figured it would help in getting the apartment). I thought that by saying I signed that before we officially got married would explain it. It wasnt a big deal though... he brushed it off and moved on.

We then showed him pictures – wedding pictures, and pix from before and after we were married (mostly pix from our honeymoon). He looked thru our wedding album, and pointed out to one picture to ask who it was. Then he asked to keep two pictures, which we chose – they had to be pictures where we were the only two posing and were facing the camera. Then he looked at our other small albums – we had pictures when we went to the Car Show in Manhattan, and that he has gone to many shows as well – he even asked “hey, I’ve never seen you guys there!”. (Jokingly). He then browsed thru some loose photos from our honeymoon (we printed them from our digital camera). He wanted to know where we went, etc...

Then he asked my wife the usual questions on the I-765 – are you a prostitute? Do you practice polygamy? Communist Party? Etc….. Afterwards, we kinda had a chuckle about it, and he said, "yeah, i know but its part of the process".

Afterwards, he said “ok, I am going to approve your application”. And explained she would receive a temporary green card stamp in her passport. He took my wife’s I-94 and her passport, and told us to wait downstairs (near the window where we intitially checked in) in the waiting room. He said that he was going to review the files with someone, and once done, it will be stamped and we would pick it up in the waiting area. He said it would take about an hour. He specifically said sit near the window where we checked in. We said our thanks to him and went downstairs to wait.

It was about 2:20PM when we left his office and started waiting downstairs. At about 3:10PM, a lady over the loudspeaker asked that if anyone who is waiting for a passport to please come to a specific window. My wife was the first one in line (she was first because the DAO told us to sit near the window). You had to show a form of ID to get your passport (my wife showed our marriage license). They gave her the passport, and explained the stamp… It acts like a temporary green card. The lady said the card would arrive in 5 weeks. The temp green card is valid for two years. It also showed that she was authorized to work. In addition there was a stamp showing the date as to when he status was changed (2/13/07). The lady then provided my wife a sheet stating what would be next in this whole process. Since we were married for less than 3 years, we would have to apply to change her status 2 years after 2/13/07 (which would be 2/13/09) – and that we could not apply until 90 days before that day (which is 11/12/08). She explained that USCIS will not remind us and that it is our responsibility to remember to apply. Afterwards, we said thanks and left the place.

Overall, from the time we set foot into our attorney’s office to the day she received the I-551 stamp – it was about 70 days total……. I'm even surprised how fast it took.. We were told by our attorney that it would take 3 months to get the EAD, then 9-10 months until we get the actual interview. I guess it works different for everyone. Per the USCIS online status check, the latest status says that the welcome letter was sent, and it would take about 60 days to get the physical green card (which is actually more than what the lady told us of about 5 weeks).

It was an experience and definitely time consuming to get all your documents together, but in the end it will pay off – for as long as youre honest, you’ll have nothing to worry about. A great pre -Valentine’s Day gift.

[Muuuuah 0]

Congratulations

[Nancy2015 2]

Congrats!!!

[caroledfb 0]

Thank you for sharing your experience and congratulations !

I will soon have my interview too. For the AOS application, I have already sent most of the papers asked for the interview (like the birth certificates etc...) . I wonder why I have to bring them again to the interview, do they have the files we sent previously and the documentation?

Do they give you back the originals after the interview?

Thanks

[RJ5254 0]

They actually had all the files. Most of them were photocopies of our birth certificate, marriage contract, forms we had filled up, etc....

However, I assume they would like to see the "ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS" (like the original birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc...) so that everything is authentic. If it says to bring the documentation, then i suggest bringing them just to be safe. To be safe, make photocopies of everything that you intend to bring. Regarding photographs - be prepared to give the DAO officer two or three pictures of you guys - preferably wedding pictures of you two, alone and looking directly into the camera lens. The DAO officer wil eventually place the pictures into your file.

Our interviewer wanted us to show him our original passports, birth certificates, marriage contract, drivers license.... he gave them all back to us. However, to be prepared just in case if he wanted to keep something for his records, I made sure i had a photocopy of each document.

Thank you for sharing your experience and congratulations !

I will soon have my interview too. For the AOS application, I have already sent most of the papers asked for the interview (like the birth certificates etc...) . I wonder why I have to bring them again to the interview, do they have the files we sent previously and the documentation?

Do they give you back the originals after the interview?

Thanks

[together2love 0]

Congrats you you both!

[lisaf 0]

Our interviewer wanted us to show him our original passports, birth certificates, marriage contract, drivers license.... he gave them all back to us. However, to be prepared just in case if he wanted to keep something for his records, I made sure i had a photocopy of each document. ]

re the USC needing to provide a passport, does it matter if it is expired? I assume it is for ID purposes. Just realized that my H's is expired, sigh ...another fee to take care of???

cheers!

[RJ5254 0]

For me (i was the petitioner) showed the DAO Officer my passport and drivers license for ID purposes. Same goes for My Wife (who was the one getting sponsored) - it was her form of ID. However, she had her passport stamped with I-551 stamp after being approved. I don't think the DAO would stamp and expired passport - so I would suggest getting it renewed somehow.

Yeah.... those fees really kill you!

Our interviewer wanted us to show him our original passports, birth certificates, marriage contract, drivers license.... he gave them all back to us. However, to be prepared just in case if he wanted to keep something for his records, I made sure i had a photocopy of each document. ]

re the USC needing to provide a passport, does it matter if it is expired? I assume it is for ID purposes. Just realized that my H's is expired, sigh ...another fee to take care of???

cheers!

[lisaf 0]

For me (i was the petitioner) showed the DAO Officer my passport and drivers license for ID purposes. Same goes for My Wife (who was the one getting sponsored) - it was her form of ID. However, she had her passport stamped with I-551 stamp after being approved. I don't think the DAO would stamp and expired passport - so I would suggest getting it renewed somehow.

Yeah.... those fees really kill you!

Our interviewer wanted us to show him our original passports, birth certificates, marriage contract, drivers license.... he gave them all back to us. However, to be prepared just in case if he wanted to keep something for his records, I made sure i had a photocopy of each document. ]

re the USC needing to provide a passport, does it matter if it is expired? I assume it is for ID purposes. Just realized that my H's is expired, sigh ...another fee to take care of???

cheers!

oops, you misunderstood me...my passport is fine, I am the beneficiary, I meant if my husband's (the USC's) passport is expired, does it matter if he is only using it for ID purposes..

sorry for the confusion.

[RJ5254 0]

Ahh.... ok... i'm assuming it would not be a problem.

For me (i was the petitioner) showed the DAO Officer my passport and drivers license for ID purposes. Same goes for My Wife (who was the one getting sponsored) - it was her form of ID. However, she had her passport stamped with I-551 stamp after being approved. I don't think the DAO would stamp and expired passport - so I would suggest getting it renewed somehow.

Yeah.... those fees really kill you!

Our interviewer wanted us to show him our original passports, birth certificates, marriage contract, drivers license.... he gave them all back to us. However, to be prepared just in case if he wanted to keep something for his records, I made sure i had a photocopy of each document. ]

re the USC needing to provide a passport, does it matter if it is expired? I assume it is for ID purposes. Just realized that my H's is expired, sigh ...another fee to take care of???

cheers!

oops, you misunderstood me...my passport is fine, I am the beneficiary, I meant if my husband's (the USC's) passport is expired, does it matter if he is only using it for ID purposes..

sorry for the confusion.

[lisaf 0]

Ahh.... ok... i'm assuming it would not be a problem.]

ok thanks, and congrats by the way

[RJ5254 0]

Physical Green Card arrived and in hand via snail mail on 2/28/07....

After reading so many entries, I decided to post an entry on my Wife's AOS experience....

Background:

Wife (Came to the US in 2000 via B-2 Visa, changed to F-1 Student Visa in 2001)

Me (Born here, US citizen)

We started dating in 5/02

Wife graduated in 11/02 - fell out of status

Proposed to her on 7/05, Got married in 11/06.

We Filed paperwork (with the assistance of an attorney) on 12/6/06. We filed the I-485, I-765, I-130. On the Week of 12/18, we received receipts indicating they have received our applications and the checks i issued (three separate letters). The same week, we received a letter for my wife to do her BIOMETRICS for the I-485 and I-765. That was scheduled on 1/6/07.

During the Week of 1/15/07, we received a letter for the ‘initial interview for adjustment’ in Garden City. This was scheduled for 2/13/07 @ 1:30PM.

In preparation for the interview, this is the Evidence I prepared: Two separate binders (one for original documents, and the other being exact copies). All placed in sheet protectors. I sorted out the binders according to what evidence they asked for as per the Initial interview letter… (I-864, birth certificate, USCIS documents, then our evidence about our relationship, etc.) I included the following relationship proof: Joint documents (credit cards, insurance policy, cable/cell phone bill, bank letters/statements) We brought our wedding album, small albums my wife made with pictures from the time before we were married, loose photos of our honeymoon, cards/letters we sent to one another when we were dating, our wedding invitation, wedding cards we received from friends/family, joint checkbook), honeymoon itinerary and boarding passes...

We had the interview in Garden City, NY. We got to the area at about 11:45AM (we were early because we did not know what the parking situation was out there). But, it turned out they had a huge parking lot where you can park for free (so we decided to go around and about first).

We went back to the USCIS office at about 12:30. We went thru the doors, went thru metal detectors and were told immediately to check in at the first window on the right. The officer stamped the interview letter, placed it in a box, and told us to sit in the back area. There were a lot of people, many couples, and some individuals with their families and kids. Then at about 1:15PM, an officer came down and started calling a series of names. My wife's name was called, and were told to form a single line. They would then escort us to the second floor.

When reaching the second floor, we were told to sit in the ‘red/pink’ chairs and waited again for her name to be called. We were called at about 1:50PM. The DAO led us thru what looked like a maze to his office. Once getting into his office, he swore us in. He looked over the file which he already had. He asked to place our ID on his desk (I placed my drivers license and passport, my wife placed her passport). He started asking my wife if she worked (she did not work), when did she come to the US and if she ever left the US (no). He wanted to see a copy of her I-20. We offered to provide him a copy of her diploma (which he kept). He asked her about what she studied and what degree she got. He asked to see our birth certificates. He asked me if I was born here (yes), he asked me what kind of work I did, and we started talking about the specific job I do at my office. Then he asked us how long we were married. (it was coming close to three months). He asked to see our original marriage certificate. Then he asked my wife some personal questions about our relationship, such as what are some things that you like about your husband (she said I was a funny guy, LOL – and how we like video games, how we are active church members). He then commented and said, “that’s a good thing” (about me being funny).

Then he wanted to see evidence of our relationship – joint documents, pictures, etc. I provided copies of joint bank account statements (with a letter from the bank), cable bill and cell phone bill which had both our names on it. I also had a letter from my health insurance provider that we shared the same policy. He wanted to see my employment letter. I then interjected and said that I also have updated Affidavit of Support I-864, with a copy of my latest 2006 tax return showing that I was going to file “married”. (My initial affidavit of support had me filing Single.) I also gave him photocopies of joint credit cards and statements, photocopies of our health policy cards and dental plan policy. He then wanted to see the lease to our apartment, I gave him a copy and I told him I got the place before we got married. He asked when we moved in too. I told him I signed the lease in November, but we did not move in until December. He questioned why I did not put my wife's name on the lease – OOPS... I really did not have an answer and told him that I should have put her on there. I will definitely do that when I need to renew the lease. (afterwards, I realized why i didnt put her on the lease - it was because I had a better credit record, while she didnt - so i figured it would help in getting the apartment). I thought that by saying I signed that before we officially got married would explain it. It wasnt a big deal though... he brushed it off and moved on.

We then showed him pictures – wedding pictures, and pix from before and after we were married (mostly pix from our honeymoon). He looked thru our wedding album, and pointed out to one picture to ask who it was. Then he asked to keep two pictures, which we chose – they had to be pictures where we were the only two posing and were facing the camera. Then he looked at our other small albums – we had pictures when we went to the Car Show in Manhattan, and that he has gone to many shows as well – he even asked “hey, I’ve never seen you guys there!”. (Jokingly). He then browsed thru some loose photos from our honeymoon (we printed them from our digital camera). He wanted to know where we went, etc...

Then he asked my wife the usual questions on the I-765 – are you a prostitute? Do you practice polygamy? Communist Party? Etc….. Afterwards, we kinda had a chuckle about it, and he said, "yeah, i know but its part of the process".

Afterwards, he said “ok, I am going to approve your application”. And explained she would receive a temporary green card stamp in her passport. He took my wife’s I-94 and her passport, and told us to wait downstairs (near the window where we intitially checked in) in the waiting room. He said that he was going to review the files with someone, and once done, it will be stamped and we would pick it up in the waiting area. He said it would take about an hour. He specifically said sit near the window where we checked in. We said our thanks to him and went downstairs to wait.

It was about 2:20PM when we left his office and started waiting downstairs. At about 3:10PM, a lady over the loudspeaker asked that if anyone who is waiting for a passport to please come to a specific window. My wife was the first one in line (she was first because the DAO told us to sit near the window). You had to show a form of ID to get your passport (my wife showed our marriage license). They gave her the passport, and explained the stamp… It acts like a temporary green card. The lady said the card would arrive in 5 weeks. The temp green card is valid for two years. It also showed that she was authorized to work. In addition there was a stamp showing the date as to when he status was changed (2/13/07). The lady then provided my wife a sheet stating what would be next in this whole process. Since we were married for less than 3 years, we would have to apply to change her status 2 years after 2/13/07 (which would be 2/13/09) – and that we could not apply until 90 days before that day (which is 11/12/08). She explained that USCIS will not remind us and that it is our responsibility to remember to apply. Afterwards, we said thanks and left the place.

Overall, from the time we set foot into our attorney’s office to the day she received the I-551 stamp – it was about 70 days total……. I'm even surprised how fast it took.. We were told by our attorney that it would take 3 months to get the EAD, then 9-10 months until we get the actual interview. I guess it works different for everyone. Per the USCIS online status check, the latest status says that the welcome letter was sent, and it would take about 60 days to get the physical green card (which is actually more than what the lady told us of about 5 weeks).

It was an experience and definitely time consuming to get all your documents together, but in the end it will pay off – for as long as youre honest, you’ll have nothing to worry about. A great pre -Valentine’s Day gift.