AOS December 2016 Filers (merged)

[lleaka 57]

34 minutes ago, Bronxnyc said:

Omg omg omg 💃💃💃💃💃💃💃. I am so happy for you. That long wait and uncertainty is finally over. Pop the champagne.... God is a ontime God

Thank you 😊 so much for your support, I felt it all the way from Queens lol !! I must admit I called customer service to double check this afternoon , I really can't believe it !!

 

@Megha13 I guess make sure you have all you need ( double check the gonorrhea test , ppl have been getting past interview Rfe ) . Make sure you remember each other's info well ( like I usually forget our wedding date 😡). All my friends said it was just basic questions, nothing you wouldn't know about your spouse !

And GOOD LUCK. Stay calm and carry on 🍀🍀🍀🍀

[Megha13 49]

3 minutes ago, lleaka said:

Thank you 😊 so much for your support, I felt it all the way from Queens lol !! I must admit I called customer service to double check this afternoon , I really can't believe it !!

 

@Megha13 I guess make sure you have all you need ( double check the gonorrhea test , ppl have been getting past interview Rfe ) . Make sure you remember each other's info well ( like I usually forget our wedding date 😡). All my friends said it was just basic questions, nothing you wouldn't know about your spouse !

And GOOD LUCK. Stay calm and carry on 🍀🍀🍀🍀

Hi, I did all the test  including gonorrhea and submitted i693 along with the applications, Didn't get rfe till now. I remember our wedding date, how we met and all...Yes I think I should be fine ... Thanks very much

[johhny5 26]

Thank everybody.  I still haven't received my EAD card. The agent told me that the card really won't be that big of a deal at this point as we'll receive the GC most likely days after the EAD card.

 

 

[johhny5 26]

A couple of hints for the interview.  Try not to be nervous ( I know it is easier said than done ) but if you have nothing to hide just act normal.  Here is the stuff I brought to the interview.  I tend to over prepare so I brought a lot more than probably necessary but I would rather have had it than not.

 

1. Your Letter with Interview Date  -  Must HAVE

2. Copies of the entire package I sent - Didn't use it at all

3. Pictures - Brought a bunch of pictures but she said the ones that I submitted with the package were more than enough

4. Passports - Agent asked to see the passport and also asked for older copies of the passport though we didn't have any.  If you recently got a renewed passport, I would recommend bringing your old one.

5. Bank statements, bills, etc - Although I had already submitted these with my package, the agent asked for ones with a more recent date.  She had to scan this in so I HIGHLY suggest you bring these.

6. Updated pay checks - Didn't use at all

 

Questions:

1. Formal questions about terrorism, arrest record, etc etc.

2. How did we meet?

3. Where is your address and who stays with you?

5. We supplied where and when we got married without her asking in normal conversation

 

Actually we spoke about other stuff a lot.  I had asked about her and her job.  She had been doing it for like 15 years.  At some point she told us that she is approving our application right now and we were like that's it?  We prepared so much.  She was like the only time that people need to be scared of her was if they had something to hide. Then the interview can be 4 hours and with separate interviews.

 

She said the most important thing is all in the BODY LANGUAGE.  So again I would say just relax and be yourselves and comfortable with your spouse when you do the interview. The body language is key to having a smoother interview.  Good luck to you all!

 

[Megha13 49]

2 hours ago, johhny5 said:

A couple of hints for the interview.  Try not to be nervous ( I know it is easier said than done ) but if you have nothing to hide just act normal.  Here is the stuff I brought to the interview.  I tend to over prepare so I brought a lot more than probably necessary but I would rather have had it than not.

 

1. Your Letter with Interview Date  -  Must HAVE

2. Copies of the entire package I sent - Didn't use it at all

3. Pictures - Brought a bunch of pictures but she said the ones that I submitted with the package were more than enough

4. Passports - Agent asked to see the passport and also asked for older copies of the passport though we didn't have any.  If you recently got a renewed passport, I would recommend bringing your old one.

5. Bank statements, bills, etc - Although I had already submitted these with my package, the agent asked for ones with a more recent date.  She had to scan this in so I HIGHLY suggest you bring these.

6. Updated pay checks - Didn't use at all

 

Questions:

1. Formal questions about terrorism, arrest record, etc etc.

2. How did we meet?

3. Where is your address and who stays with you?

5. We supplied where and when we got married without her asking in normal conversation

 

Actually we spoke about other stuff a lot.  I had asked about her and her job.  She had been doing it for like 15 years.  At some point she told us that she is approving our application right now and we were like that's it?  We prepared so much.  She was like the only time that people need to be scared of her was if they had something to hide. Then the interview can be 4 hours and with separate interviews.

 

She said the most important thing is all in the BODY LANGUAGE.  So again I would say just relax and be yourselves and comfortable with your spouse when you do the interview. The body language is key to having a smoother interview.  Good luck to you all!

 

Hi, 

Thanks a lot for sharing. Actually I have an midterm exam on the same day.. My interview is at 9.45am and exam is at 2pm. That's why I am worried what if my face looks tense ? :/ Anyway I think I will be normal.

 

 

The things that you mentioned I actually have those.

 

So i am taking new photos in a photo album(submitted photos along with application) , 2 new letters from family and friend, (I submitted 7 letters before ), then updated bank statements, updated apartment lease letter. Also I am taking cards, that we gave each other while dating and few junk mails. Is this enough???

 

Also my husband taking new paychecks,last two months and new w-2 form, he planned to do tax return today, so will take the copy of his new tax eturn and copy of employment letter that we submitted before..

 

And obviously all legal original documents we are taking.

 

 

[dcfilerdec22 9]

108 and counting ..... haha! come onnnnnnnnn uscis approve my EAD/AP. I promise to be a good resident

Edited April 8, 2017 by dcfilerdec22

[Mthldou 45]

Just received my EAD!! So happy  social security office on Monday  I can finally renew my license 

[johhny5 26]

4 hours ago, Megha13 said:

Hi, 

Thanks a lot for sharing. Actually I have an midterm exam on the same day.. My interview is at 9.45am and exam is at 2pm. That's why I am worried what if my face looks tense ? :/ Anyway I think I will be normal.

 

 

The things that you mentioned I actually have those.

 

So i am taking new photos in a photo album(submitted photos along with application) , 2 new letters from family and friend, (I submitted 7 letters before ), then updated bank statements, updated apartment lease letter. Also I am taking cards, that we gave each other while dating and few junk mails. Is this enough???

 

Also my husband taking new paychecks,last two months and new w-2 form, he planned to do tax return today, so will take the copy of his new tax eturn and copy of employment letter that we submitted before..

 

And obviously all legal original documents we are taking.

 

 

I would say the bank statements and copy utility bills if both names are on it.  The junk mail maybe not. 

[johhny5 26]

50 minutes ago, Mthldou said:

Just received my EAD!! So happy  social security office on Monday  I can finally renew my license 

Congrats!

[Megha13 49]

1 hour ago, johhny5 said:

I would say the bank statements and copy utility bills if both names are on it.  The junk mail maybe not. 

okay, I would take junk mails also just incase

[Mthldou 45]

Okay y'all I have a question. My local office is processing cases as of may 2016  as of January 2017. What does it mean? 

[lleaka 57]

@Mthldou Congrats 🍾 !! 

It just means , as of January 31st , they are handling cases filed in may 2016 .

 

@dcfilerdec22 I'm keeping you in my thoughts dear. I pray you get news before going to your Infopass . How many days has it been since you contacted the congresswoman's office ? 

 

To those who have received their Ead card already : Were you able to track your card before It marked as " mailed" ?? ( I'm talking via myusps) . I'm wondering whether Uscis update the tracking number in time or not.

 

 

 

Edited April 8, 2017 by lleaka

[Mthldou 45]

21 minutes ago, lleaka said:

@Mthldou Congrats 🍾 !! 

It just means , as of January 31st , they are handling cases filed in may 2016 .

 

@dcfilerdec22 I'm keeping you in my thoughts dear. I pray you get news before going to your Infopass . How many days has it been since you contacted the congresswoman's office ? 

 

To those who have received their Ead card already : Were you able to track your card before It marked as " mailed" ?? ( I'm talking via myusps) . I'm wondering whether Uscis update the tracking number in time or not.

 

 

 

Means it takes 8 months to get an interview. That's a long time omg. 

Once the EAD is mailed to takes about 2-3 days to get it call USCIS for the tracking number. I did , but they didn't have it and ended up getting the card today. It doesn't take long at all once it says card was mailed 

[jamaicanwifey 9]

On 4/6/2017 at 10:56 AM, dcfilerdec22 said:

@jamaicanwifey did you get your EAD/AP yet?

Nope. Nothing yet, still says "case was received". but we have a late PD (12/27). Based on how long it's taking for everyone else, it seems unlikely I'll get my combo card any time soon or at all. Our interview is in a couple of weeks, otherwise I would raise an SR. 

 

When is your PD? Has yours been approved? 

[Mthldou 45]

I feel like a lot of people are going to interviews! It's great!!! Good luck to all!! 

Cant wait to be scheduled for one myself! Are the dates corresponding with the processing times on USCIS website?