Seattle office - July 2017 AOS from K-1 visa

[Rhemalove 26]

On 12/31/2018 at 11:39 AM, Andsco said:

Hey! When they asked me my legal name and any previous names, I gave my current legal name (aka the one I got after I married) and the one I still have in my country (my country doesn't allow to get your husband's name). Anyway, I got my card with my current legal name. I am surprised you got it with your maiden. When you filed AOS, did you file with your maiden or married name? 

NO we did not d0 that.  But at the interview the interviewer asked what name we wanted on the card. So we said My married name.  She did a correction on the application with a note stating which name we wanted on the green card. We will update it when we do removal of conditions.  I checked into having it fixed but there is a whole other process that could take another 13 months. Which is crazy.

[astroboy3546 2]

On 12/29/2018 at 10:04 PM, Jaimekr08 said:

Woohoo!! Interview is scheduled! We had a priority date of 10/17/17!! Eagerly waiting for our letter to come in the mail for our interview date!

I just got my interview date, its Jan 31st.I am not sure if the interview dates are filled sequentially but considering I got the notification on 26th, yours should be within a few days after mine. 

[Jaimekr08 48]

15 hours ago, astroboy3546 said:

I just got my interview date, its Jan 31st.I am not sure if the interview dates are filled sequentially but considering I got the notification on 26th, yours should be within a few days after mine. 

We are Jan 31st as well!

[alexo 3]

What is the priority date? Is this the submit date? Mine submit date was Sept. 13, 2017. Nothing yet. Also, I just logged in to uscis account and it says Account Locked! Should I be worried?

[alexo 3]

Getting anxious as I filed in Sept., but seems they are already moving on to October+!

About the account, I just had to reset my password.

 

In my case status, it used to say "ready to be scheduled for an interview...", now that is nowhere to be found. Instead the last significant record is " We accepted the fingerprint fee for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status. Our National Benefits Center location is working on your case. " After that are my inquiries into why the case is taking longer than the processing time.

Edited January 5, 2019 by alexo

[Rhemalove 26]

It's hard to say.  There has been a lot of error inregards to their computor system.  After my interview I got an emasil stating my interview had been completed and then a long list of the nexts things that needed to be done like security checks and geting a biometrics appointment.  Things that we had already done months ago.  When I phoned USCIS about this they stated there was nothing on their online site stating this. Then I got a notice stating Our green card was being printed, then I got a notice t]stating we would be getting a letter following a card.  We got the card and then the letter.  So It may be just a glitch.  But it is good to check in to clarify!  Things I've shared qwere just our experience.  However the officer that interviewed us stated they were have a lot of computor porlbems and wished things would go back to the way they were before.

[Thezappa 69]

Also a September filer and no word yet. I booked a trip back to Ireland in March as my granddad is very ill. I am hoping I get my interview soon but let's hope it's not around the time of my trip!!

[KimchiLumpia 315]

My wife and had our AOS interview and approval today!

If you have made it this far, the AOS interview is pretty straight forward. 

Our USCIS interview officer was firm with her questions, yet, friendly and not intimidating at all.  The questions asked were similar to the questions asked during the K1 Visa interview.  Although we brought all the paperwork and evidence requested on the interview notification checklist, the interview officer only asked for the certified copy of our marriage license and supporting evidence of our marriage.  We gave her a certified copy of our marriage license, as well as a copy of the deed of the home we recently purchased, copies of our utilities bills, copies of our insurance cards, and copies of our joint bank account statements.  Of course, all of the supporting evidence had both of our names on them.  
 

It was all very cut and dry.  Our experience was a positive one.
 

We were approved and was told my wife's Green Card would arrive in about 2 weeks.

Some Tips For Arrival At The Seattle USCIS Office:
 

- The Seattle USCIS Office for your AOS interview, is the same building as your biometrics.
- If you are driving, make sure to bring cash.  Parking at the time of this writing was $7 with no in/out privileges.
- Entering the building is similar to airport security.
- Make sure to check-in downstairs first before heading to the 2nd floor, where the interviews are conducted.
- When checking-in downstairs, have your original AOS interview checklist letter with the date and time of your interview ready to give to the clerk.  The clerk will ask for your ID, and give you a ticket with a number.  You will be directed to the 2nd floor where an interview officer will call the number on your ticket when it is your turn to interview.
- You can bring your cell phone with you into the building.  Before you are called for your interview, make sure to turn it off.  Be courteous.

Thank you everyone for your advice, information, and support during this process.  We couldn't have done this on our own without the help of all the members here on Visa Journey.

Edited January 10, 2019 by KimchiLumpia

[thewaitingame 34]

7 hours ago, KimchiLumpia said:

My wife and had our AOS interview and approval today!

If you have made it this far, the AOS interview is pretty straight forward. 

Our USCIS interview officer was firm with her questions, yet, friendly and not intimidating at all.  The questions asked were similar to the questions asked during the K1 Visa interview.  Although we brought all the paperwork and evidence requested on the interview notification checklist, the interview officer only asked for the certified copy of our marriage license and supporting evidence of our marriage.  We gave her a certified copy of our marriage license, as well as a copy of the deed of the home we recently purchased, copies of our utilities bills, copies of our insurance cards, and copies of our joint bank account statements.  Of course, all of the supporting evidence had both of our names on them.  
 

It was all very cut and dry.  Our experience was a positive one.
 

We were approved and was told my wife's Green Card would arrive in about 2 weeks.

Some Tips For Arrival At The Seattle USCIS Office:
 

- The Seattle USCIS Office for your AOS interview, is the same building as your biometrics.
- If you are driving, make sure to bring cash.  Parking at the time of this writing was $7 with no in/out privileges.
- Entering the building is similar to airport security.
- Make sure to check-in downstairs first before heading to the 2nd floor, where the interviews are conducted.
- When checking-in downstairs, have your original AOS interview checklist letter with the date and time of your interview ready to give to the clerk.  The clerk will ask for your ID, and give you a ticket with a number.  You will be directed to the 2nd floor where an interview officer will call the number on your ticket when it is your turn to interview.
- You can bring your cell phone with you into the building.  Before you are called for your interview, make sure to turn it off.  Be courteous.

Thank you everyone for your advice, information, and support during this process.  We couldn't have done this on our own without the help of all the members here on Visa Journey.

Congrats!!! You’re finally done!

Did they give you any paper about the approval or stamp your passport?

the officer interview us yesterday just verbally approved and congrats us but had to send it to supervisor. My online status hasn’t updated to interview completed neither

[KimchiLumpia 315]

9 hours ago, thewaitingame said:

Congrats!!! You’re finally done!

Did they give you any paper about the approval or stamp your passport?

the officer interview us yesterday just verbally approved and congrats us but had to send it to supervisor. My online status hasn’t updated to interview completed neither

Hey Hey....Congrats to you and yours too!

The interviewer did not give us a paper stating we were approved, just an verbal approval and that my wife's Green Card will arrive in the mail in about 2 weeks.  

I just checked my wife's status online now, and it states: 

"On January 9, 2019, we ordered your new card for Receipt Number XXXXXXXXX, and will mail it to the address you gave us. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address."

 

[astroboy3546 2]

On 1/9/2019 at 5:27 PM, KimchiLumpia said:

 Although we brought all the paperwork and evidence requested on the interview notification checklist, the interview officer only asked for the certified copy of our marriage license and supporting evidence of our marriage.  We gave her a certified copy of our marriage license, as well as a copy of the deed of the home we recently purchased, copies of our utilities bills, copies of our insurance cards, and copies of our joint bank account statements.  Of course, all of the supporting evidence had both of our names on them.  

Congratulations ! Can you elaborate on this "certified copy of our marriage license". I have a copy of the marriage license from the county which has their signature. Did you submit this or did make a copy of the marriage license and get it attested ? I am just confused by what certified means here ?. 

 

Thanks

 

[KimchiLumpia 315]

On 1/11/2019 at 1:02 PM, astroboy3546 said:

Congratulations ! Can you elaborate on this "certified copy of our marriage license". I have a copy of the marriage license from the county which has their signature. Did you submit this or did make a copy of the marriage license and get it attested ? I am just confused by what certified means here ?. 

 

Thanks

 

Hey Hey....thanks for the congrats!  In my post, I tried to use the wording that was given on the NOA interview checklist letter. 

The actual literal wording used in the NOA interview checklist letter was: 

"A certified copy of your Marriage Document issued by the appropriate civil authority"

 

Because my wife and I knew we were going through this immigration process, we requested multiple copies of our marriage license from the King County Courthouse after we were married.  We gave one those copies to the USCIS interview agent.  I assume "certified" means the copy of the marriage license given to us directly from the King County Courthouse (appropriate civil authority).  As the Courthouse keeps the original on file, and issues 'certified' copies.

Hope this clarifies things.  And good luck to you and yours during the AOS interview too!  The interview is pretty easy, as they interview agent mostly just verifies everything you have already submitted and should have in-hand!

[astroboy3546 2]

On 1/14/2019 at 2:53 PM, KimchiLumpia said:

Hey Hey....thanks for the congrats!  In my post, I tried to use the wording that was given on the NOA interview checklist letter. 

The actual literal wording used in the NOA interview checklist letter was: 

"A certified copy of your Marriage Document issued by the appropriate civil authority"

 

Because my wife and I knew we were going through this immigration process, we requested multiple copies of our marriage license from the King County Courthouse after we were married.  We gave one those copies to the USCIS interview agent.  I assume "certified" means the copy of the marriage license given to us directly from the King County Courthouse (appropriate civil authority).  As the Courthouse keeps the original on file, and issues 'certified' copies.

Hope this clarifies things.  And good luck to you and yours during the AOS interview too!  The interview is pretty easy, as they interview agent mostly just verifies everything you have already submitted and should have in-hand!

Ok that helps, we have two copies from the civil king county courthouse (we didnt think of asking for more). That said, if they want the original copy, I'll just give them one of the two. 

[Ana&Matt 213]

Had my interview today.

We waited for 1 hour until they called us.

The interview was not even 15 min... The officer did not tell us we were approved, but we had a good feeling.

30 min after the interview I got the sms, and my status changed to New Card Is Being Produced!!

[Rhemalove 26]

35 minutes ago, Ana&Matt said:

Had my interview today.

We waited for 1 hour until they called us.

The interview was not even 15 min... The officer did not tell us we were approved, but we had a good feeling.

30 min after the interview I got the sms, and my status changed to New Card Is Being Produced!!

That is just awesome! Congratulations to you both!