New York AOS filers 2016

[NYC waiting game 32]

Good morning everyone! 

I just want to share this good news with you that my case was approved on the spot yesterday (4/3) after filed literally one year.
I am going to write the interview details later today after work.

[Imani 105]

Just now, NYC waiting game said:

Good morning everyone! 

I just want to share this good news with you that my case was approved on the spot yesterday (4/3) after filed literally one year.
I am going to write the interview details later today after work.

finally some good news... congrats.. I await your interview review

[thepostagestamp 16]

17 hours ago, EandM said:

Guys I have an update (PS this is a long post):

 

I had an infopass appointment last week which I had to cancel (I got appendicitis last Tuesday and had to get emergency surgery - THE WORST!!!!!). Anyway, I managed to get an appointment today at 2:15 by some miracle. I went to the InfoPass appointment, gave them all my receipts/notices and turns out we did get an interview date for MARCH 10!!!!!!! I could not believe it. Obviously we never received anything in the mail. He went upstairs to take a look at our file. Turns out that when they sent the notice they forgot to include our apartment number so it was sent back as undeliverable (#######). They gave me a letter saying they will give me a new interview date--they will add me manually to the system. He said if I'm nervous about the notice getting lost in the mail again to make another appointment in a month (I'm gonna do it in two weeks) to see if any notice has been mailed out and they'll make me a copy of the notice right in the office.

 

Moral of the story please stay on top of your application. There are so many things that could happen. The guy who helped me (who was extremely helpful and nice) said I was lucky to have gone in when I did or I would've gotten my application denied.

 

This is exactly what happened to me. I only found out that I had missed an interview when I received a notice saying our case was denied. It blows my mind that these interview notices are not sent certified mail. Completely unacceptable. I really hope that your case gets sorted out soon.

[thepostagestamp 16]

On April 1, 2017 at 10:43 PM, Nipperswife said:

My head hurts for you man....

makes me nervous that I would go through the same ... this month will be stressful..

Good luck and keep us posted.. this is crazy

 

Another update....

 

So after our case was denied for failing to attend an interview and then being reopened on 3/23...then receiving an interview notice on April 1st for an appointment on March 31st...we decided to go to our local office yesterday to see if we could speak to an Officer.

 

On arriving at the office we explained to the receptionist that we had received an interview notice the day after our interview time and that the envelope was postmarked on 3/29 for an interview on 3/31 so no way we could receive it on time....the receptionist's response was that we could have "easily forged the envelope" - I told him that it was a ridiculous accusation to make and that I wanted to speak to an immigration officer. He went away and came back 5 minutes later and said that we would be interviewed that day.

 

Waited 30 minutes and we were called in for interview. We were sworn in, provided the officer with all of our supporting documentation. First thing the officer asked for was if I had a new medical. (My case took 14 months and I'm glad I went for the new medical 2 weeks ago) Then asked some very basic questions about our relationship etc. We were approved on the spot. Interview took about 2 minutes. Officer put a stamp in my passport, told us that we would receive GC in about 2 weeks and to remember to file for new GC 90 days before 2 year card expires.

 

This has been extremely stressful and I'm glad it's over, for now. Thank you to everyone here who wrote to me, sent PMs offering support. This process is long, frustrating and filled with road blocks. Just know that if you are organized, stay on top of your case and continue to press when things go beyond processing times, it will eventually get straightened out. 

 

For what it's worth, I know a lot of people here on VJ are against using lawyers, I would say I'm on the fence. I had a lawyer who was extremely unhelpful and didn't respond when I had issues with my case. When I received the denial notice 2 weeks ago I got in touch with a different and very reputable lawyer. Within 3 days he had my case reopened and within 2 weeks my case went from being denied to approved. I 100% believe that if you have the right lawyer with the right connections, they can speak to officers they know at USCIS directly and get things moving...so yes, having the right lawyer is a massive help.

 

I think that USCIS need to address their practices and make changes. There are simply too many mistakes made for something that affects people as greatly as immigration does, and I think USCIS needs to take accountability and responsibility for this. The simple fact that important mail such as interview notices are not sent certified mail is completely unacceptable and must be changed.

 

Anyway, I've written enough here! Best of luck to everyone! 

 

Edited April 4, 2017 by thepostagestamp

[EandM 20]

18 minutes ago, thepostagestamp said:

 

Another update....

 

So after our case was denied for failing to attend an interview and then being reopened on 3/23...then receiving an interview notice on April 1st for an appointment on March 31st...we decided to go to our local office yesterday to see if we could speak to an Officer.

 

On arriving at the office we explained to the receptionist that we had received an interview notice the day after our interview time and that the envelope was postmarked on 3/29 for an interview on 3/31 so no way we could receive it on time....the receptionist's response was that we could have "easily forged the envelope" - I told him that it was a ridiculous accusation to make and that I wanted to speak to an immigration officer. He went away and came back 5 minutes later and said that we would be interviewed that day.

 

Waited 30 minutes and we were called in for interview. We were sworn in, provided the officer with all of our supporting documentation. First thing the officer asked for was if I had a new medical. (My case took 14 months and I'm glad I went for the new medical 2 weeks ago) Then asked some very basic questions about our relationship etc. We were approved on the spot. Interview took about 2 minutes. Officer put a stamp in my passport, told us that we would receive GC in about 2 weeks and to remember to file for new GC 90 days before 2 year card expires.

 

This has been extremely stressful and I'm glad it's over, for now. Thank you to everyone here who wrote to me, sent PMs offering support. This process is long, frustrating and filled with road blocks. Just know that if you are organized, stay on top of your case and continue to press when things go beyond processing times, it will eventually get straightened out. 

 

For what it's worth, I know a lot of people here on VJ are against using lawyers, I would say I'm on the fence. I had a lawyer who was extremely unhelpful and didn't respond when I had issues with my case. When I received the denial notice 2 weeks ago I got in touch with a different and very reputable lawyer. Within 3 days he had my case reopened and within 2 weeks my case went from being denied to approved. I 100% believe that if you have the right lawyer with the right connections, they can speak to officers they know at USCIS directly and get things moving...so yes, having the right lawyer is a massive help.

 

I think that USCIS need to address their practices and make changes. There are simply too many mistakes made for something that affects people as greatly as immigration does, and I think USCIS needs to take accountability and responsibility for this. The simple fact that important mail such as interview notices are not sent certified mail is completely unacceptable and must be changed.

 

Anyway, I've written enough here! Best of luck to everyone! 

 

omg CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so happy for you finally your nightmare is over!

[Imani 105]

23 minutes ago, thepostagestamp said:

 

Another update....

 

So after our case was denied for failing to attend an interview and then being reopened on 3/23...then receiving an interview notice on April 1st for an appointment on March 31st...we decided to go to our local office yesterday to see if we could speak to an Officer.

 

On arriving at the office we explained to the receptionist that we had received an interview notice the day after our interview time and that the envelope was postmarked on 3/29 for an interview on 3/31 so no way we could receive it on time....the receptionist's response was that we could have "easily forged the envelope" - I told him that it was a ridiculous accusation to make and that I wanted to speak to an immigration officer. He went away and came back 5 minutes later and said that we would be interviewed that day.

 

Waited 30 minutes and we were called in for interview. We were sworn in, provided the officer with all of our supporting documentation. First thing the officer asked for was if I had a new medical. (My case took 14 months and I'm glad I went for the new medical 2 weeks ago) Then asked some very basic questions about our relationship etc. We were approved on the spot. Interview took about 2 minutes. Officer put a stamp in my passport, told us that we would receive GC in about 2 weeks and to remember to file for new GC 90 days before 2 year card expires.

 

This has been extremely stressful and I'm glad it's over, for now. Thank you to everyone here who wrote to me, sent PMs offering support. This process is long, frustrating and filled with road blocks. Just know that if you are organized, stay on top of your case and continue to press when things go beyond processing times, it will eventually get straightened out. 

 

For what it's worth, I know a lot of people here on VJ are against using lawyers, I would say I'm on the fence. I had a lawyer who was extremely unhelpful and didn't respond when I had issues with my case. When I received the denial notice 2 weeks ago I got in touch with a different and very reputable lawyer. Within 3 days he had my case reopened and within 2 weeks my case went from being denied to approved. I 100% believe that if you have the right lawyer with the right connections, they can speak to officers they know at USCIS directly and get things moving...so yes, having the right lawyer is a massive help.

 

I think that USCIS need to address their practices and make changes. There are simply too many mistakes made for something that affects people as greatly as immigration does, and I think USCIS needs to take accountability and responsibility for this. The simple fact that important mail such as interview notices are not sent certified mail is completely unacceptable and must be changed.

 

Anyway, I've written enough here! Best of luck to everyone! 

 

I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO happy for you!!!!!!!  YOU HAVE NO IDEA.

 

Thanks for the update... Congratulations... The stress is over.. Cheers... 

 

If this happens to me I may need your lawyer.

[price411 68]

30 minutes ago, thepostagestamp said:

 

Another update....

 

So after our case was denied for failing to attend an interview and then being reopened on 3/23...then receiving an interview notice on April 1st for an appointment on March 31st...we decided to go to our local office yesterday to see if we could speak to an Officer.

 

On arriving at the office we explained to the receptionist that we had received an interview notice the day after our interview time and that the envelope was postmarked on 3/29 for an interview on 3/31 so no way we could receive it on time....the receptionist's response was that we could have "easily forged the envelope" - I told him that it was a ridiculous accusation to make and that I wanted to speak to an immigration officer. He went away and came back 5 minutes later and said that we would be interviewed that day.

 

Waited 30 minutes and we were called in for interview. We were sworn in, provided the officer with all of our supporting documentation. First thing the officer asked for was if I had a new medical. (My case took 14 months and I'm glad I went for the new medical 2 weeks ago) Then asked some very basic questions about our relationship etc. We were approved on the spot. Interview took about 2 minutes. Officer put a stamp in my passport, told us that we would receive GC in about 2 weeks and to remember to file for new GC 90 days before 2 year card expires.

 

This has been extremely stressful and I'm glad it's over, for now. Thank you to everyone here who wrote to me, sent PMs offering support. This process is long, frustrating and filled with road blocks. Just know that if you are organized, stay on top of your case and continue to press when things go beyond processing times, it will eventually get straightened out. 

 

For what it's worth, I know a lot of people here on VJ are against using lawyers, I would say I'm on the fence. I had a lawyer who was extremely unhelpful and didn't respond when I had issues with my case. When I received the denial notice 2 weeks ago I got in touch with a different and very reputable lawyer. Within 3 days he had my case reopened and within 2 weeks my case went from being denied to approved. I 100% believe that if you have the right lawyer with the right connections, they can speak to officers they know at USCIS directly and get things moving...so yes, having the right lawyer is a massive help.

 

I think that USCIS need to address their practices and make changes. There are simply too many mistakes made for something that affects people as greatly as immigration does, and I think USCIS needs to take accountability and responsibility for this. The simple fact that important mail such as interview notices are not sent certified mail is completely unacceptable and must be changed.

 

Anyway, I've written enough here! Best of luck to everyone! 

 

Wow!! Congrats!!!!!

[dillygoose 21]

2 hours ago, thepostagestamp said:

 

Another update....

 

So after our case was denied for failing to attend an interview and then being reopened on 3/23...then receiving an interview notice on April 1st for an appointment on March 31st...we decided to go to our local office yesterday to see if we could speak to an Officer.

 

 

 

I'm happy for you!  Thank goodness after all you went through your case has finally been settled!

 

Thanks for all your advice and updates.  Its helpful for us that are stuck in the waiting period to know what to look out for.

[dillygoose 21]

Can someone remind me what date they are up to in the interview scheduling?

 

I know I'm not done waiting yet.  Just trying to keep an idea of time frame.

 

Thanks :- )

[NYC waiting game 32]

Finally settled a bit with work and now writing this long post for you all that's waiting.

 

Being a worrier like me, my stacks of documents has came to about 15lbs. Carrying that is no kidding!!

Anyway...here it comes.

 

Our interview appointment was at 11:30am yesterday. We got there early at 10:30am.
With security and check in, we were seated by 10:45am. There were about 8-9 group of people in the room waiting. About 50% of them has lawyers tag along.

We got called in at around 12:20 and were done by 12:30. It was nice and quick, nothing stressful.
The officer had us sworn and then seated. She asked for current address, passports, driving licenses, marriage certificates.
Also she needed the rental lease from us to show the address.
She then asked if we have any joint documents to show. 
We gave her credit card statements, joint banking statement, AT&T bills, Verizon bills. She took about 1 or 2 from each stacks.
I have another stack of documents in front of me and she asked is that medical insurance. I said yes and she took it.
Then she said: you can keep the rest. I didn't even get a chance to show our life insurance, auto lease, auto insurance etc.
She then asked me a bunch of "you-are-suppose-to-say-no" questions - such as have you had criminal background, terrorist, drug addict bla bla bla etc.

 

After about 30 seconds, she quickly said: "you are granted only with the conditional green card, don't forget to apply for the permanent 90days before your current card expires. I don't need to see you photos since you have a lot of documents. You can grab your bags and come with me when you are ready."

I was shocked and said: Oh, no photos? I brought a lot with me. She smiled and said: You guys are very well prepared, I don't need to see that. 

We left the building at 12:38pm. I got a text at about 1:30pm saying "your card is being produced" OMG after this entire year!!

Thank God this is over!! I still feel unreal!!

 

 

[onetothered 90]

6 minutes ago, NYC waiting game said:

Finally settled a bit with work and now writing this long post for you all that's waiting.

 

Being a worrier like me, my stacks of documents has came to about 15lbs. Carrying that is no kidding!!

Anyway...here it comes.

 

Our interview appointment was at 11:30am yesterday. We got there early at 10:30am.
With security and check in, we were seated by 10:45am. There were about 8-9 group of people in the room waiting. About 50% of them has lawyers tag along.

We got called in at around 12:20 and were done by 12:30. It was nice and quick, nothing stressful.
The officer had us sworn and then seated. She asked for current address, passports, driving licenses, marriage certificates.
Also she needed the rental lease from us to show the address.
She then asked if we have any joint documents to show. 
We gave her credit card statements, joint banking statement, AT&T bills, Verizon bills. She took about 1 or 2 from each stacks.
I have another stack of documents in front of me and she asked is that medical insurance. I said yes and she took it.
Then she said: you can keep the rest. I didn't even get a chance to show our life insurance, auto lease, auto insurance etc.
She then asked me a bunch of "you-are-suppose-to-say-no" questions - such as have you had criminal background, terrorist, drug addict bla bla bla etc.

 

After about 30 seconds, she quickly said: "you are granted only with the conditional green card, don't forget to apply for the permanent 90days before your current card expires. I don't need to see you photos since you have a lot of documents. You can grab your bags and come with me when you are ready."

I was shocked and said: Oh, no photos? I brought a lot with me. She smiled and said: You guys are very well prepared, I don't need to see that. 

We left the building at 12:38pm. I got a text at about 1:30pm saying "your card is being produced" OMG after this entire year!!

Thank God this is over!! I still feel unreal!!

 

 

Congratulations !!!!

enjoy the 1.5 year with USCIS stress free .. lol

 

[price411 68]

37 minutes ago, NYC waiting game said:

Finally settled a bit with work and now writing this long post for you all that's waiting.

 

Being a worrier like me, my stacks of documents has came to about 15lbs. Carrying that is no kidding!!

Anyway...here it comes.

 

Our interview appointment was at 11:30am yesterday. We got there early at 10:30am.
With security and check in, we were seated by 10:45am. There were about 8-9 group of people in the room waiting. About 50% of them has lawyers tag along.

We got called in at around 12:20 and were done by 12:30. It was nice and quick, nothing stressful.
The officer had us sworn and then seated. She asked for current address, passports, driving licenses, marriage certificates.
Also she needed the rental lease from us to show the address.
She then asked if we have any joint documents to show. 
We gave her credit card statements, joint banking statement, AT&T bills, Verizon bills. She took about 1 or 2 from each stacks.
I have another stack of documents in front of me and she asked is that medical insurance. I said yes and she took it.
Then she said: you can keep the rest. I didn't even get a chance to show our life insurance, auto lease, auto insurance etc.
She then asked me a bunch of "you-are-suppose-to-say-no" questions - such as have you had criminal background, terrorist, drug addict bla bla bla etc.

 

After about 30 seconds, she quickly said: "you are granted only with the conditional green card, don't forget to apply for the permanent 90days before your current card expires. I don't need to see you photos since you have a lot of documents. You can grab your bags and come with me when you are ready."

I was shocked and said: Oh, no photos? I brought a lot with me. She smiled and said: You guys are very well prepared, I don't need to see that. 

We left the building at 12:38pm. I got a text at about 1:30pm saying "your card is being produced" OMG after this entire year!!

Thank God this is over!! I still feel unreal!!

 

 

Congrats!!!!! My interview is next week weds!!!!!

[Imani 105]

1 hour ago, NYC waiting game said:

Finally settled a bit with work and now writing this long post for you all that's waiting.

 

Being a worrier like me, my stacks of documents has came to about 15lbs. Carrying that is no kidding!!

Anyway...here it comes.

 

Our interview appointment was at 11:30am yesterday. We got there early at 10:30am.
With security and check in, we were seated by 10:45am. There were about 8-9 group of people in the room waiting. About 50% of them has lawyers tag along.

We got called in at around 12:20 and were done by 12:30. It was nice and quick, nothing stressful.
The officer had us sworn and then seated. She asked for current address, passports, driving licenses, marriage certificates.
Also she needed the rental lease from us to show the address.
She then asked if we have any joint documents to show. 
We gave her credit card statements, joint banking statement, AT&T bills, Verizon bills. She took about 1 or 2 from each stacks.
I have another stack of documents in front of me and she asked is that medical insurance. I said yes and she took it.
Then she said: you can keep the rest. I didn't even get a chance to show our life insurance, auto lease, auto insurance etc.
She then asked me a bunch of "you-are-suppose-to-say-no" questions - such as have you had criminal background, terrorist, drug addict bla bla bla etc.

 

After about 30 seconds, she quickly said: "you are granted only with the conditional green card, don't forget to apply for the permanent 90days before your current card expires. I don't need to see you photos since you have a lot of documents. You can grab your bags and come with me when you are ready."

I was shocked and said: Oh, no photos? I brought a lot with me. She smiled and said: You guys are very well prepared, I don't need to see that. 

We left the building at 12:38pm. I got a text at about 1:30pm saying "your card is being produced" OMG after this entire year!!

Thank God this is over!! I still feel unreal!!

 

 

Congrats!!!!

[Music_en 39]

21 hours ago, NYC waiting game said:

Finally settled a bit with work and now writing this long post for you all that's waiting.

 

Being a worrier like me, my stacks of documents has came to about 15lbs. Carrying that is no kidding!!

Anyway...here it comes.

 

Our interview appointment was at 11:30am yesterday. We got there early at 10:30am.
With security and check in, we were seated by 10:45am. There were about 8-9 group of people in the room waiting. About 50% of them has lawyers tag along.

We got called in at around 12:20 and were done by 12:30. It was nice and quick, nothing stressful.
The officer had us sworn and then seated. She asked for current address, passports, driving licenses, marriage certificates.
Also she needed the rental lease from us to show the address.
She then asked if we have any joint documents to show. 
We gave her credit card statements, joint banking statement, AT&T bills, Verizon bills. She took about 1 or 2 from each stacks.
I have another stack of documents in front of me and she asked is that medical insurance. I said yes and she took it.
Then she said: you can keep the rest. I didn't even get a chance to show our life insurance, auto lease, auto insurance etc.
She then asked me a bunch of "you-are-suppose-to-say-no" questions - such as have you had criminal background, terrorist, drug addict bla bla bla etc.

 

After about 30 seconds, she quickly said: "you are granted only with the conditional green card, don't forget to apply for the permanent 90days before your current card expires. I don't need to see you photos since you have a lot of documents. You can grab your bags and come with me when you are ready."

I was shocked and said: Oh, no photos? I brought a lot with me. She smiled and said: You guys are very well prepared, I don't need to see that. 

We left the building at 12:38pm. I got a text at about 1:30pm saying "your card is being produced" OMG after this entire year!!

Thank God this is over!! I still feel unreal!!

 

 

Congratulations. Ours is next Thursday. Hopefully goes like that. 🎊🎉🎈

[newyorkaos 15]

On 4/4/2017 at 10:26 AM, thepostagestamp said:

 

Another update....

 

So after our case was denied for failing to attend an interview and then being reopened on 3/23...then receiving an interview notice on April 1st for an appointment on March 31st...we decided to go to our local office yesterday to see if we could speak to an Officer.

 

On arriving at the office we explained to the receptionist that we had received an interview notice the day after our interview time and that the envelope was postmarked on 3/29 for an interview on 3/31 so no way we could receive it on time....the receptionist's response was that we could have "easily forged the envelope" - I told him that it was a ridiculous accusation to make and that I wanted to speak to an immigration officer. He went away and came back 5 minutes later and said that we would be interviewed that day.

 

Waited 30 minutes and we were called in for interview. We were sworn in, provided the officer with all of our supporting documentation. First thing the officer asked for was if I had a new medical. (My case took 14 months and I'm glad I went for the new medical 2 weeks ago) Then asked some very basic questions about our relationship etc. We were approved on the spot. Interview took about 2 minutes. Officer put a stamp in my passport, told us that we would receive GC in about 2 weeks and to remember to file for new GC 90 days before 2 year card expires.

 

This has been extremely stressful and I'm glad it's over, for now. Thank you to everyone here who wrote to me, sent PMs offering support. This process is long, frustrating and filled with road blocks. Just know that if you are organized, stay on top of your case and continue to press when things go beyond processing times, it will eventually get straightened out. 

 

For what it's worth, I know a lot of people here on VJ are against using lawyers, I would say I'm on the fence. I had a lawyer who was extremely unhelpful and didn't respond when I had issues with my case. When I received the denial notice 2 weeks ago I got in touch with a different and very reputable lawyer. Within 3 days he had my case reopened and within 2 weeks my case went from being denied to approved. I 100% believe that if you have the right lawyer with the right connections, they can speak to officers they know at USCIS directly and get things moving...so yes, having the right lawyer is a massive help.

 

I think that USCIS need to address their practices and make changes. There are simply too many mistakes made for something that affects people as greatly as immigration does, and I think USCIS needs to take accountability and responsibility for this. The simple fact that important mail such as interview notices are not sent certified mail is completely unacceptable and must be changed.

 

Anyway, I've written enough here! Best of luck to everyone! 

 

This is such great news! Congratulations! And good job for being proactive and getting an interview on the spot!!!!!! Good that you brought your stuff along with you too!!!!! All the best!!!!!!!!!