Minneapolis-St. Paul MN Office AOS Filers

[mangorange 3]

8 hours ago, USC4SPOUSE said:

How did your interview go?

I think the interview went okay. We were told we will receive a decision in 2 to 3 weeks. Fingers crossed... 

 

Our appointment was at 8am. We got there around 7:40. Our number was called shortly after 8 and the interview lasted about 30 min. We were out of the building by 8:40. 

The interviewer was very nice and professional. After we sworn the oath, she checked our passports then asked whether we brought new evidence to show we are still together. We brought joint tax return, lease, health insurance card with both our names, holiday cards from family, letter of support from my mother-in-law, photos, etc. She took the copies and didn't look at the originals. She also took the new medical form, form I-864 and supporting documents. She then asked my husband (the petitioner) basic questions like date of birth, address, current job, my name, date of birth, country of birth, etc. She also asked him what our home is like, a house or apartment, how many bedrooms, how many bathrooms. She asked me the same sort of questions and maybe about 2/3 of the Yes/No questions on the I-485 form. She also asked about my current visa status. I was a little confused as I don't have a visa currently and am working using the EAD. Then she asked us relationship questions, like how did we meet, dates, when did we meet each other's parents, who proposed, wedding, etc. In the end, she said that's all the questions she had for us and that she will make a decision after looking at the documents and we'll receive a notice in the mail in 2 to 3 weeks. We were handed a notice that had 4 check boxes. The second box "A decision cannot yet be made about your application/petition" was checked. The first box is "Your application/petition has been recommended for approval", the third is "A request for evidence has been issued," and the forth is "You must return to the field office to conduct your identity verification."  

 

[USC4SPOUSE 506]

21 minutes ago, mangorange said:

I think the interview went okay. We were told we will receive a decision in 2 to 3 weeks. Fingers crossed... 

 

 

Congrats! And Than you for the detailed account of your experience. To me, after being grilled once already 22 years ago, I think that your interview went well. The officer did not raise any concerns. 

You're probably also going for the 10 year green card, so they're just covering their bases. I wouldn't be worried. 

Did it seem like a busy place? It's just interesting to me that they just interviewed you with a PD of 05-2017 and they interviewed last month a k-1 aos applicant with a PD of 9-2017. Im trying to figure the pattern - if there is one. 

 

 

[mangorange 3]

2 hours ago, USC4SPOUSE said:

Congrats! And Than you for the detailed account of your experience. To me, after being grilled once already 22 years ago, I think that your interview went well. The officer did not raise any concerns. 

You're probably also going for the 10 year green card, so they're just covering their bases. I wouldn't be worried. 

Did it seem like a busy place? It's just interesting to me that they just interviewed you with a PD of 05-2017 and they interviewed last month a k-1 aos applicant with a PD of 9-2017. Im trying to figure the pattern - if there is one. 

 

 

Thank you and I wish you best of luck with your application!

It was kind of busy. We were among the earliest to get interviewed that day as they starts at 8. There were 3 or 4 families got called slightly earlier than us by different officers. I think the place got busier after we came out of the interview.

Our marriage is not 2 years old yet (Will be in Feb 2019), so I think it will be the 2 year conditional card if we get approved.  

[elmers 293]

6 hours ago, mangorange said:

I think the interview went okay. We were told we will receive a decision in 2 to 3 weeks. Fingers crossed... 

 

Our appointment was at 8am. We got there around 7:40. Our number was called shortly after 8 and the interview lasted about 30 min. We were out of the building by 8:40. 

The interviewer was very nice and professional. After we sworn the oath, she checked our passports then asked whether we brought new evidence to show we are still together. We brought joint tax return, lease, health insurance card with both our names, holiday cards from family, letter of support from my mother-in-law, photos, etc. She took the copies and didn't look at the originals. She also took the new medical form, form I-864 and supporting documents. She then asked my husband (the petitioner) basic questions like date of birth, address, current job, my name, date of birth, country of birth, etc. She also asked him what our home is like, a house or apartment, how many bedrooms, how many bathrooms. She asked me the same sort of questions and maybe about 2/3 of the Yes/No questions on the I-485 form. She also asked about my current visa status. I was a little confused as I don't have a visa currently and am working using the EAD. Then she asked us relationship questions, like how did we meet, dates, when did we meet each other's parents, who proposed, wedding, etc. In the end, she said that's all the questions she had for us and that she will make a decision after looking at the documents and we'll receive a notice in the mail in 2 to 3 weeks. We were handed a notice that had 4 check boxes. The second box "A decision cannot yet be made about your application/petition" was checked. The first box is "Your application/petition has been recommended for approval", the third is "A request for evidence has been issued," and the forth is "You must return to the field office to conduct your identity verification."  

 

Congrats and thank you for sharing your  experience!

[natsusnowy1204 24]

On 8/18/2018 at 8:12 AM, mangorange said:

I think the interview went okay. We were told we will receive a decision in 2 to 3 weeks. Fingers crossed... 

 

Our appointment was at 8am. We got there around 7:40. Our number was called shortly after 8 and the interview lasted about 30 min. We were out of the building by 8:40. 

The interviewer was very nice and professional. After we sworn the oath, she checked our passports then asked whether we brought new evidence to show we are still together. We brought joint tax return, lease, health insurance card with both our names, holiday cards from family, letter of support from my mother-in-law, photos, etc. She took the copies and didn't look at the originals. She also took the new medical form, form I-864 and supporting documents. She then asked my husband (the petitioner) basic questions like date of birth, address, current job, my name, date of birth, country of birth, etc. She also asked him what our home is like, a house or apartment, how many bedrooms, how many bathrooms. She asked me the same sort of questions and maybe about 2/3 of the Yes/No questions on the I-485 form. She also asked about my current visa status. I was a little confused as I don't have a visa currently and am working using the EAD. Then she asked us relationship questions, like how did we meet, dates, when did we meet each other's parents, who proposed, wedding, etc. In the end, she said that's all the questions she had for us and that she will make a decision after looking at the documents and we'll receive a notice in the mail in 2 to 3 weeks. We were handed a notice that had 4 check boxes. The second box "A decision cannot yet be made about your application/petition" was checked. The first box is "Your application/petition has been recommended for approval", the third is "A request for evidence has been issued," and the forth is "You must return to the field office to conduct your identity verification."  

 

Did you get another vaccine before interview since your health check over one year? 

[USC4SPOUSE 506]

Is there anyone else waiting for an interview? I really hoped that the list of PDs and Interviews I posted, would prompt people to want to share their experience. Oh well...

[cool_beans 6]

26 minutes ago, USC4SPOUSE said:

Is there anyone else waiting for an interview? I really hoped that the list of PDs and Interviews I posted, would prompt people to want to share their experience. Oh well...

We had our interview in Minneapolis last week. No decision was made on the spot and we had a similar experience as 'mangorange'. So...still waiting...

[mangorange 3]

10 hours ago, natsusnowy1204 said:

Did you get another vaccine before interview since your health check over one year? 

No I didn't. My vaccinations were up to date. Only had to redo the lab tests.

[natsusnowy1204 24]

1 hour ago, mangorange said:

No I didn't. My vaccinations were up to date. Only had to redo the lab tests.

Is the vaccine only last for one year?

11 hours ago, USC4SPOUSE said:

Is there anyone else waiting for an interview? I really hoped that the list of PDs and Interviews I posted, would prompt people to want to share their experience. Oh well...

Im still waiting for interview notice 

[Mar_31 5]

Hello everyone

This morning I got an  notification on my phone saying that my interview has been scheduled and they will be sending a letter providing the date and more details about the interview.

So my question is how long does it usually take* to get the letter In the mailbox?  

Do you have a check-list of the stuff we should bring to the interview? 

I am a hotmess now lol. 

We filed on June 7, 2017 , AOS married based from a Tourist visa.

TIA.

Edited August 24, 2018 by Mar_31

[itsdonealready 13]

On 8/23/2018 at 8:27 PM, Mar_31 said:

Hello everyone

This morning I got an  notification on my phone saying that my interview has been scheduled and they will be sending a letter providing the date and more details about the interview.

So my question is how long does it usually take* to get the letter In the mailbox?   

Do you have a check-list of the stuff we should bring to the interview?  

I am a hotmess now lol. 

We filed on June 7, 2017 , AOS married based from a Tourist visa.

TIA.

Congrats! Usually about 1-2 weeks

[Mar_31 5]

On 8/25/2018 at 1:52 AM, itsdonealready said:

Congrats! Usually about 1-2 weeks

Oh great! I will keep you posted!

 

[natsusnowy1204 24]

On 8/25/2018 at 1:52 AM, itsdonealready said:

Congrats! Usually about 1-2 weeks

Wonderful! Waiting for your good news

[natsusnowy1204 24]

On 8/23/2018 at 8:27 PM, Mar_31 said:

Hello everyone

This morning I got an  notification on my phone saying that my interview has been scheduled and they will be sending a letter providing the date and more details about the interview.

So my question is how long does it usually take* to get the letter In the mailbox?  

Do you have a check-list of the stuff we should bring to the interview? 

I am a hotmess now lol. 

We filed on June 7, 2017 , AOS married based from a Tourist visa.

TIA.

Congratulations! Waiting for your good news!

[natsusnowy1204 24]

Where can I find the official news about combo card is automatically extended for 6 months?

thanks a lot