February 2018 AOS Filers

[Michigan24 6]

Hi, anybody who had their interview at Detroit Field Office? what was it like? please share your experience

[mbassett 288]

Finally EAD and Advance Parole approval notification on the 14th

Edited September 16, 2018 by mbassett

[kimmykimmydora 15]

Hi! i just checked my AOS case today and saw that my case is ready to be scheduled for an interview as of march 24,2018, but didn't received any update or any letter, anyone with the same experience? how long it takes before you receive the schedule for interview?

 and i am concern with the following:

1. The medical that i submitted was done last year August. are they going to ask me to do another medical? 

2. My passport is still on my maiden name and was planning to change it this month here in SFO.

are they not going to question why i still didn't update my passport?

 

Hope anyone can help me with this. Thank you so much

[t1m1t 8]

On 9/18/2018 at 2:42 PM, kimmykimmydora said:

Hi! i just checked my AOS case today and saw that my case is ready to be scheduled for an interview as of march 24,2018, but didn't received any update or any letter, anyone with the same experience? how long it takes before you receive the schedule for interview?

 and i am concern with the following:

1. The medical that i submitted was done last year August. are they going to ask me to do another medical? 

2. My passport is still on my maiden name and was planning to change it this month here in SFO.

are they not going to question why i still didn't update my passport?

 

Hope anyone can help me with this. Thank you so much

We're in the same position.  We got a late notification (about 20 days ago) saying that it was ready to be scheduled for an interview in March.  Still no updates though.  

[mbassett 288]

Just got our case is ready to schedule for an interview as well....Guess I need to be patient and wait..At least a little progress finally 

[HappyBunny 22]

I received an update. My ead is being produced as of October 02. Biometrics taken March 13. Last update on my case was April 08th. Priority date Feb 12, 2018.   Anyone knows how long it takes to receive the card after it is produced? 

[poh 125]

On 9/18/2018 at 11:42 AM, kimmykimmydora said:

Hi! i just checked my AOS case today and saw that my case is ready to be scheduled for an interview as of march 24,2018, but didn't received any update or any letter, anyone with the same experience? how long it takes before you receive the schedule for interview?

 and i am concern with the following:

1. The medical that i submitted was done last year August. are they going to ask me to do another medical? 

2. My passport is still on my maiden name and was planning to change it this month here in SFO.

are they not going to question why i still didn't update my passport?

 

Hope anyone can help me with this. Thank you so much

Passed interview today and here is my input.. 

1.   As long as you applied for AOS before your medical expired. You should be fine.  No need to do another medical to bring to interview. My spouse medical expired last month. Nothing was discussed about her Medical. 

 

2.  Immigration officer never brought up anything about foreign passport with my spouse maiden name still on it.   My spouce planning to update her passport when she travel back to her country. 

 

As long as your relationship is genuine nothing to worry about and should be easy. 

Edited October 2, 2018 by poh

[poh 125]

Passed interview today. 

 

We arrived 30 minutes early then waited about 15 minutes.  We hired an interpreter.  My wife, interpreter and i went to the IO office.  The interpreter  was asked about his credentials and relationship to us.   Glad that we hired a legal interpreter and not just bring a family member or friend to offer unbiased interpretation.    We were asked to raise our right hand and swore in  I notice he looked at our wedding rings when we raised our hands.  

IO asked if i wanted to add supporting documents  to application.  I submitted photo book and other documents to prove our relationship.  

Then he asked me to leave since 129f was already approved.  

 

I waited outside in waiting room while my wife and interpreter was being interviewed.  

 

IO asked about :

 

How did you meet

Birth date of spouse 

How many rooms 

Do you rent or own 

Spouse job

About wedding 

Spouse family 

What do you do during free time together 

If you don't work what do you do 

 

 

The  questions were very basic and easy.   Then IO asked about 20 or more questions from the application form. 

 

IO said it will take 2 to 3 weeks for greencard to arrive.  Informed my wife to apply for Removal of Condition before 90 days the 2 year conditional greencard expires.   My wife and interpreter came out first then He came out to the waiting room to say congratulations.  He look very scary at first but nice man.  

 

Good luck to you all.  It isn't too bad.  Just be prepared and you will do fine. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Missabc 626]

I am so angry!! 2 hours before my interview and I have a call from a USCIS officer advising they have had to close down the office for the day as an emergency and that my interview will be rescheduled! I'm going to be so pissed if I have to wait another month for an interview 😡😡😡

[poh 125]

4 hours ago, Missabc said:

I am so angry!! 2 hours before my interview and I have a call from a USCIS officer advising they have had to close down the office for the day as an emergency and that my interview will be rescheduled! I'm going to be so pissed if I have to wait another month for an interview 😡😡😡

very unfortunate.  it happened to us too in August.  We had to wait over a month and 2 weeks.  Hang in there...

Edited October 10, 2018 by poh

[Missabc 626]

25 minutes ago, poh said:

very unfortunate.  it happened to us too in August.  We had to wait over a month and 2 weeks.  Hang in there...

I had a feeling we'd have to wait another month again, did you have to wait for another letter in mail? 

[poh 125]

1 hour ago, Missabc said:

I had a feeling we'd have to wait another month again, did you have to wait for another letter in mail? 

No.  For our local USCIS office, when they rescheduled , we  got a phone call and email.  Your local USCIS office may operate differently.  I heard one instance in another state there was a storm and when the couple arrived for the interview, they saw a notice taped to the door saying the office is closed due to storm and they can opt to go to the nearest USCIS office hours away.  They did not get any call or email. 

In our case, we were instructed to cross out the date on the NOA for the interview and write the rescheduled date.  You need to bring that with you to the interview. The security or the check-in receptionist didn't question it.  I suppose it is the norm.   We did not get a new NOA (I-797C) for interview.  It must be frustrating for you as it really tough on us when in few days was our interview then USCIS reschedules.  My wife and I just reminded ourselves, we waited this long so we can wait another month. 😏

Edited October 10, 2018 by poh

[Missabc 626]

7 minutes ago, poh said:

No.  For our local USCIS office, when they rescheduled , we only got a phone call and email.  Your local USCIS office may operate differently.  I heard one instance in another state there was a storm and when the couple arrived for the interview, they saw a notice taped to the door saying the office is closed due to storm and they can opt to go to the nearest USCIS office hours away.  They did not get any call or email. 

In our case, we were instructed to cross out the date on the NOA for the interview and write the rescheduled date.  You need to bring that with you to the interview. The security or the check-in receptionist didn't question it.  I suppose it is the norm.   We did not get a new NOA (I-797C) for interview.  It must be frustrating for you as it really tough on us when in few days was our interview then USCIS reschedules.  My wife and I just told ourselves, we waited this long so we can wait another month. 😏

Thank you for the info, I'll have to make sure I don't ignore any calls (I get a lot of spam) lol. We drove to the office this morning just to clarify they were actually closed and there was a sign on the door advising all interviews we're cancelled and that they would be rescheduled as soon as possible. I was just excited to finally get my green card so I could begin doing my driving lessons. I suppose another month won't kill me lol.

[poh 125]

1 minute ago, Missabc said:

Thank you for the info, I'll have to make sure I don't ignore any calls (I get a lot of spam) lol. We drove to the office this morning just to clarify they were actually closed and there was a sign on the door advising all interviews we're cancelled and that they would be rescheduled as soon as possible. I was just excited to finally get my green card so I could begin doing my driving lessons. I suppose another month won't kill me lol.

Oh, we tried to reschedule to an earlier date but all we got from USCIS is  that they only do interviews in that month and the IO needed approval from the supervisor and only approved case-by-case basis depending on urgency.    So bascially, you are stuck with the reschedule date given to you unless you have a very good reason.

[Missabc 626]

20 minutes ago, poh said:

Oh, we tried to reschedule to an earlier date but all we got from USCIS is  that they only do interviews in that month and the IO needed approval from the supervisor and only approved case-by-case basis depending on urgency.    So bascially, you are stuck with the reschedule date given to you unless you have a very good reason.

That sounds about right for USCIS "deal with it" attitude. It shouldn't be TOO much of an issue. I'm not going to be working until mid next year and my husband shouldn't have a huge issue booking another day off although his work can be pain in the a$$ sometimes lol