October 2017 AOS filers (merged)

[Number 9 15]

8 hours ago, Limonata said:

Hope someone can share their AOS interview document checklist. Struggling to prepare mine. I feel like I’m lacking some items

Hi. There is a list of things that they ask you to bring on the interview notice. Go through the list. My advice would be you can add some stuff like photos, cards from your family and friends, a couple of marriage acknowledgement letters, flight tickets with both names on them, utility bill with both names on it, rental agreement with both names on it. I would say it is better to be over prepared than under prepared. The interview officer probably wouldn't ask you to show every document, but when he/she asks, you should be able to show. 

[Diane and Chris 651]

10 hours ago, Limonata said:

Hope someone can share their AOS interview document checklist. Struggling to prepare mine. I feel like I’m lacking some items

Same here. We got an update today that our interview has been scheduled. Finally!  Did you get your interview date?  Let me know what you come up with and I’ll do the same.  

[Diane and Chris 651]

2 hours ago, Number 9 said:

Hi. There is a list of things that they ask you to bring on the interview notice. Go through the list. My advice would be you can add some stuff like photos, cards from your family and friends, a couple of marriage acknowledgement letters, flight tickets with both names on them, utility bill with both names on it, rental agreement with both names on it. I would say it is better to be over prepared than under prepared. The interview officer probably wouldn't ask you to show every document, but when he/she asks, you should be able to show. 

What sort of questions did they ask you at the interview?  Thanks. 

[Diane and Chris 651]

On 7/12/2018 at 12:22 AM, obanla said:

check the old website to track the update

Exactly. The old site is what updates for us. Not the new one. 

[doggieandsam 765]

Me too! I was checking the old site today, just out of habit, really not expecting anything but lo and behold the status says my interview has been scheduled!!! Didnt get any email or text about it. The new site didn't get updated  either, which is weird. I expected that the new site would be more up to date, but oh well. Now waiting for the actual notice to come in the mail! I am not sure if i should feel excited that i am finally getting an interview date or if i should feel anxious about it now.

 

also, last week i finally was offered a job, which i happily accepted, after almost 6 months of looking.

 

 

Edited July 25, 2018 by doggieandsam

[Limonata 46]

Thanks number 9! Yeah i do have the checklist from the interview notice but I’m looking for a comprehensive list for front loading. Thanks for the additional items to add

[Limonata 46]

8 hours ago, Diane and Chris said:

Same here. We got an update today that our interview has been scheduled. Finally!  Did you get your interview date?  Let me know what you come up with and I’ll do the same.  

My interview date is on Aug 8. Aside from the list on the notice, i have prepared our photos along with the lease, bill and insurance documents so far. How about you guys?

[Limonata 46]

9 hours ago, Diane and Chris said:

What sort of questions did they ask you at the interview?  Thanks. 

I would like to know as well. Thanks in advance!

[Diane and Chris 651]

3 hours ago, Limonata said:

My interview date is on Aug 8. Aside from the list on the notice, i have prepared our photos along with the lease, bill and insurance documents so far. How about you guys?

Beginning to gather documents such as bills, bank statements, house deed, car title, car insurance and some photos. Good luck at your interview!  Where do you guys go?  We will interview in Atlanta. 

[Number 9 15]

11 hours ago, Limonata said:

Thanks number 9! Yeah i do have the checklist from the interview notice but I’m looking for a comprehensive list for front loading. Thanks for the additional items to add

Try to gather any documents with both names, like joint bank account, and pictures from your wedding. Of course, you need to include everything else stated on the list too.  

[moosy 139]

On 25-7-2018 at 11:49 AM, Diane and Chris said:

Beginning to gather documents such as bills, bank statements, house deed, car title, car insurance and some photos. Good luck at your interview!  Where do you guys go?  We will interview in Atlanta. 

Yikes, sounds like bad news for me in Atlanta as well: you seem to have filed in June and only have an interview now, and I filed early September.

I thought I could be expecting it at any time, but I seem to have started waiting about 3 months too early.

[Diane and Chris 651]

Just now, moosy said:

Yikes, sounds like bad news for me in Atlanta as well: you seem to have filed in June and only have an interview now, and I filed early September.

I thought I could be expecting it at any time, but I seem to have started waiting about 3 months too early.

Exactly!  We started waiting about 6 months ago!  We are waiting for the letter in the mail that will give us the date. My friend from Germany got her greencard in 7 months back in March with no interview. She lives in the Atlanta area. Good luck. I’ll follow your timeline and keep checking on you. 

[Diane and Chris 651]

7 minutes ago, moosy said:

Yikes, sounds like bad news for me in Atlanta as well: you seem to have filed in June and only have an interview now, and I filed early September.

I thought I could be expecting it at any time, but I seem to have started waiting about 3 months too early.

I see you got your EAD and AP in 74 days. It took us 143 days!  

[moosy 139]

1 minute ago, Diane and Chris said:

Exactly!  We started waiting about 6 months ago!  We are waiting for the letter in the mail that will give us the date. My friend from Germany got her greencard in 7 months back in March with no interview. She lives in the Atlanta area. Good luck. I’ll follow your timeline and keep checking on you. 

Same exact situation here: still waiting on the interview letter.

 

I sent a message to a person who had their greencard in 4 months somehow, with interview (atlanta area as well), to ask if they did anything to speed it up.

 

I am preparing the EAD/AP renewal now. But good to know it's not just me who is still waiting. Not fun, but still, comforting somehow.

 

[moosy 139]

Just now, Diane and Chris said:

I see you got your EAD and AP in 74 days. It took us 143 days!  

I was definitely one of the first, but apparently that means nothing when it comes to AOS. Plus, I did not get a job faster either, as I applied to more uppity jobs and they do not trust a work permit, but only a greencard. So I am basically stuck until I get that greencard.

 

So it is clearly completely random. Hate that.

 

I'll follow your timeline as well.

Good luck!