July 2018 AOS Filers

[Dot13 69]

Please help. I received the interview letter and they ask to bring an interpreter if my husband does not speak English fluently . He doesn't. He understands a little. Should I pay an interpreter or can I translate for him. Please help if you been in that position. Thank you.

[DPP123 409]

38 minutes ago, Dot13 said:

Please help. I received the interview letter and they ask to bring an interpreter if my husband does not speak English fluently . He doesn't. He understands a little. Should I pay an interpreter or can I translate for him. Please help if you been in that position. Thank you.

I did a little searching on other forums because that might be my problems in a few months.  I would bring someone just in case to translate or hire a translator.  I don't even have an interview date and already researching interpreter fees for the day.  UGH... why me @emekus94

[emekus94 1,125]

29 minutes ago, DPP123 said:

I did a little searching on other forums because that might be my problems in a few months.  I would bring someone just in case to translate or hire a translator.  I don't even have an interview date and already researching interpreter fees for the day.  UGH... why me @emekus94

Errrrr

Ayeeee girl. I swear- that struggle got us for real 

but really-- they make one bring an interpreter? Good riddance.

@Dot13 - am pretty sure IF they ask you to bring an interpreter, it can't be you. UNLESS u are certified as a translator
the whole point is they don't want things getting lost in translation and nothing is worse than someone's spouse translating/potentially telling them what to say. 
I suggest you pose this question to the general VJ forum and see if people know what's up. Because I personally haven't come across this in the AOS stage-- I know what happens at the embassy stage and all

Edited September 27, 2018 by emekus94

[MKM 50]

You or your lawyer cannot be an interpreter (Conflict of Interest). However, you can bring an adult friend who will be able to interpret impartially and without bias.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/g-1256

Edited September 27, 2018 by MKM

[scorr77 14]

On ‎9‎/‎24‎/‎2018 at 7:46 PM, Perfect two 💑 said:

At Greer, SC

Can I ask how far out your Interview was scheduled from the time you received letter for the Interview date?

[KandW 358]

I requested and expedite today for my EAD, and hoping that I have some luck some others have had in this forum. 

[Perfect two 💑 1,147]

1 hour ago, scorr77 said:

Can I ask how far out your Interview was scheduled from the time you received letter for the Interview date?

Sure. 

 

August 15 - interview was scheduled

August 20 - Received a letter

[Perfect two 💑 1,147]

On 9/25/2018 at 9:24 PM, Christy&J said:

I was at Charleston

Seems like SC is pretty quick...

Yes, pretty quick. My status changed today to "Card was mailed to me" 

[Joselio 196]

3 minutes ago, Perfect two 💑 said:

Yes, pretty quick. My status changed today to "Card was mailed to me" 

Are you receiving text/emails from USCIS when the status changes???

[Perfect two 💑 1,147]

1 minute ago, Joselio said:

Are you receiving text/emails from USCIS when the status changes???

I didn't receive any text/emails. I only received it once, for NOA1. After that, no notification given by email/text

[Joselio 196]

2 minutes ago, Perfect two 💑 said:

I didn't receive any text/emails. I only received it once, for NOA1. After that, no notification given by email/text

So, it's recomended to check the status online say 2/3 times per week.... or download an app to get notifications when the status changes...?

[ashleykay 14]

1 hour ago, KandW said:

I requested and expedite today for my EAD, and hoping that I have some luck some others have had in this forum. 

I expedited my EAD a month ago and have had no response, even got congress involved! 😔 good luck!!! 

[Perfect two 💑 1,147]

10 minutes ago, Joselio said:

So, it's recomended to check the status online say 2/3 times per week.... or download an app to get notifications when the status changes...?

I checked mine every day. I know it is crazy. But I can't stop myself from checking it at least once a day. 

[Perfect two 💑 1,147]

1 hour ago, KandW said:

I requested and expedite today for my EAD, and hoping that I have some luck some others have had in this forum. 

Good luck! Hope you will hear something soon! 😊

[scorr77 14]

2 hours ago, Perfect two 💑 said:

Sure. 

 

August 15 - interview was scheduled

August 20 - Received a letter

Ok thanks. By your timeline you had around a month to prepare? Im so excited for you and us... i got to get over these nerves though. Ugh