August 2019 - AOS Fillers!

[LovelyLisa89 33]

15 hours ago, Marie & Alexander said:

Me and my husband had our interview today, Boston office. This is our experience:

 

1. Everybody was super helpful and nice while we waited to be called. Do not arrive more than 30 mins before your assigned time, you can only check in 30 mins prior.

 

2. They had the office at 80 degrees!!! I don’t know why the hell they do this but we were melting there (30 degrees outside)

 

3. We got called separately, I was expecting this because we are an interracial couple and observing the other couples, everybody seemed to be from the same country. I have also travel A LOT! Lived in London and Dubai at some point of my life, I always get double questions for it.

 

4. My husband (the petitioner) got picked first in a very intimidating way. That’s when I felt like it was 100 degrees inside 😂😂😂.

 

5. I got called second. First comment: “YOU TRAVEL A LOT” hahha. Then proceed to ask me about first date, personal details, husband’s parents names... when did we get married... if my husband dances... random stuff. Then summarised all the Yes No questions. 
 

6. The interview finished with him joking about how his coworker goes to the place we went to on our first date. Then asked for the financial info.  He APPROVED our case there.

 

7. My husband jumped of happiness and gave me a kiss in front of him😂😂😂😂.

 

Overall it was fine, I actually got a bit emotional remembering when we first met cause we haven’t separated since then.

 

no lawyers, no interpreters (I understand not everybody can do this) but for a process we worked ourself I’m quite pleased.

 

5 months later and I can finally plan our honeymoon!!!!!❤️

 

 

 

 

OMG this is so exciting!!!

 

We have our AOS interview in 2 weeks at the Boston Office so this is great information!

 

I am so glad they told you on the spot because I have been reading some offices don't tell you right on the spot!

 

 

[Marcela Palomino 53]

21 hours ago, Cata&Ben said:

I have an AOS interview in two weeks and my husband was just laid off. 

I am in panick. Dont know how to proceed. 

 

Cata

I don't think they know yet....your husband could technically get a job that fast, and idea, he could be Uber so when they ask him/you about his job....you can say got laid off but immediately got into Uber while I get a new job...

 

*Uber is consider a job here....it happened like this to us when we first started the petition, he just got started on Uber until he found a job....also is very convenient as he wouldn have to ask for time off for you upcoming interview ( being a new employee)

Edited December 19, 2019 by Marcela Palomino

[Cata&Ben 199]

16 hours ago, emeline29 said:

I would start looking for a sponsor. Not sure if you can take an updated affidavit of support with you but might be a good idea just in case. 
 

I’m really sorry this has happened, what a crappy time of year to be laid off!

Thank you, Yes this is very unfortunate situation to be in. 

We dont have a sponsor and I dont want to request my husband´s parents this favour. 

I wonder whethere there is another way to handle this issue.

Cata

[Cata&Ben 199]

11 minutes ago, Marcela Palomino said:

I don't think they know yet....your husband could technically get a job that fast, and idea, he could be Uber so when they ask him/you about his job....you can say got laid off but immediately got into Uber while I get a new job...

 

*Uber is consider a job here....it happened like this to us when we first started the petition, he just got started on Uber until he found a job....also is very convenient as he wouldn have to ask for time off for you upcoming interview ( being a new employee)

Thanks Marcela. How did you handle the affidavit of support when you started the petition with an Uber job?

Cata

[Cata&Ben 199]

38 minutes ago, LovelyLisa89 said:

I am so sorry to hear this! I think in the paperwork that if you have assets as well, this counts too. I don't know if you guys have any savings or such. I know I saw some posts about people not working. Also maybe if someone could sponsor you? Plus he has 2 months of his previous pay checks to show immigration. 

Yes, he has a severage package as well but I am afraid they need my petitioner to have a job right there on the interview day.

I am not sure how bureaucratic these people are.  

I dont know how to handle at the interview the paper work for a temporary job of two weeks (since our interview is in two weeks)  which could show he has a job of 24, USD per year ( at least).

Nightmare.

Cata

 

[Cata&Ben 199]

16 hours ago, Marie & Alexander said:

Me and my husband had our interview today, Boston office. This is our experience:

 

1. Everybody was super helpful and nice while we waited to be called. Do not arrive more than 30 mins before your assigned time, you can only check in 30 mins prior.

 

2. They had the office at 80 degrees!!! I don’t know why the hell they do this but we were melting there (30 degrees outside)

 

3. We got called separately, I was expecting this because we are an interracial couple and observing the other couples, everybody seemed to be from the same country. I have also travel A LOT! Lived in London and Dubai at some point of my life, I always get double questions for it.

 

4. My husband (the petitioner) got picked first in a very intimidating way. That’s when I felt like it was 100 degrees inside 😂😂😂.

 

5. I got called second. First comment: “YOU TRAVEL A LOT” hahha. Then proceed to ask me about first date, personal details, husband’s parents names... when did we get married... if my husband dances... random stuff. Then summarised all the Yes No questions. 
 

6. The interview finished with him joking about how his coworker goes to the place we went to on our first date. Then asked for the financial info.  He APPROVED our case there.

 

7. My husband jumped of happiness and gave me a kiss in front of him😂😂😂😂.

 

Overall it was fine, I actually got a bit emotional remembering when we first met cause we haven’t separated since then.

 

no lawyers, no interpreters (I understand not everybody can do this) but for a process we worked ourself I’m quite pleased.

 

5 months later and I can finally plan our honeymoon!!!!!❤️

 

 

 

 

 

Congratulations!!!

Thank you so much for the account about Boston office. 

Very appreciate.

I am in a similar situation than you (travelled extensively and had permanent residences across several countries

), the only difference is that my husband and I have quite similar physical appearance. 

I have a question about the two of you being separated for the interview:

Did you come to the US with a Fiancee Visa?

Did they compare the two set of answers?

What kind of questions did they make to you about travelling?

What kind of questions did they make to you both?

 

Happy hollidays !!!

 

Thanks!

Cata

[Marcela Palomino 53]

7 minutes ago, Cata&Ben said:

Thanks Marcela. How did you handle the affidavit of support when you started the petition with an Uber job?

Cata

They don't care about what kind of job he has all jobs are dignified here. Right? they only care about income, of course they probably will ask what does he do for a job, don't bring up the fact that he got laid off (they don't know this they won't confront you about it) just say he is an Uber driver

As long as he keeps making enough money  to get through the poverty guidelines you should be fine.

 

*Unless you are asked about his previous job and reasons to leave(which most likely won't happen)

[Marie & Alexander 22]

11 minutes ago, Cata&Ben said:

 

Congratulations!!!

Thank you so much for the account about Boston office. 

Very appreciate.

I am in a similar situation than you (travelled extensively and had permanent residences across several countries

), the only difference is that my husband and I have quite similar physical appearance. 

I have a question about the two of you being separated for the interview:

Did you come to the US with a Fiancee Visa?

Did they compare the two set of answers?

What kind of questions did they make to you about travelling?

What kind of questions did they make to you both?

 

Happy hollidays !!!

 

Thanks!

Cata

Hello! 
 

I came on a F-1 and also have a B-1/B-2 on my passport. He just asked me about why decided to study in Boston and not London again. It felt like the F-1 interview all over again. Because of the tourist visa, he made emphasis on the questions about overstaying a visa or working while on a visa.

 

The questions were mainly about dates and the proposal. My husband and I answered the same. My husband told me he was given the option to stay or not while I was questioned and he decided to stay... the officer really liked that.

Edited December 19, 2019 by Marie & Alexander

[Cata&Ben 199]

2 minutes ago, Marcela Palomino said:

They don't care about what kind of job he has all jobs are dignified here. Right? they only care about income, of course they probably will ask what does he do for a job, don't bring up the fact that he got laid off (they don't know this they won't confront you about it) just say he is an Uber driver

As long as he keeps making enough money  to get through the poverty guidelines you should be fine.

 

*Unless you are asked about his previous job and reasons to leave(which most likely won't happen)

 

Yes Marcela, my question about the uber job is concerning about how did you handle the issue of the payment slips, and how did you present them to the officer and hwo you present them in the form I 864 since I must prepare a new one form for the interview.

 

Thank you!

Cata

 

[TastyCake 232]

16 hours ago, Marie & Alexander said:

Me and my husband had our interview today, Boston office. This is our experience:

 

1. Everybody was super helpful and nice while we waited to be called. Do not arrive more than 30 mins before your assigned time, you can only check in 30 mins prior.

 

2. They had the office at 80 degrees!!! I don’t know why the hell they do this but we were melting there (30 degrees outside)

 

3. We got called separately, I was expecting this because we are an interracial couple and observing the other couples, everybody seemed to be from the same country. I have also travel A LOT! Lived in London and Dubai at some point of my life, I always get double questions for it.

 

4. My husband (the petitioner) got picked first in a very intimidating way. That’s when I felt like it was 100 degrees inside 😂😂😂.

 

5. I got called second. First comment: “YOU TRAVEL A LOT” hahha. Then proceed to ask me about first date, personal details, husband’s parents names... when did we get married... if my husband dances... random stuff. Then summarised all the Yes No questions. 
 

6. The interview finished with him joking about how his coworker goes to the place we went to on our first date. Then asked for the financial info.  He APPROVED our case there.

 

7. My husband jumped of happiness and gave me a kiss in front of him😂😂😂😂.

 

Overall it was fine, I actually got a bit emotional remembering when we first met cause we haven’t separated since then.

 

no lawyers, no interpreters (I understand not everybody can do this) but for a process we worked ourself I’m quite pleased.

 

5 months later and I can finally plan our honeymoon!!!!!❤️

 

 

 

 

Congrats!  I do have a few questions if you don't mind answering:

 

1)  Was this at the John F. Kennedy building at Government Center?  I am not sure if all interviews are held there which is why I am asking

 

2)  You indicate you were called in separately (him, then you).  What about the couples that were called before you (if any)?  Were they called in together?  Or were they called in separately?

 

3)  It doesn't seem like you were interviewed for too long.  How long was the interview?  Did they ask for documents such as birth certificate and translation, marriage certificate, utility bills, bank statements, etc.?

 

4)  You said your husband got picked in a very intimidating way.  Sorry if this has already been asked but can you define intimidating?

 

 

 

Edited December 19, 2019 by TastyCake

[Cata&Ben 199]

2 minutes ago, Marie & Alexander said:

Hello! 
 

I came on a F-1 and also have a B-1/B-2 on my passport. He just asked me about why decided to study in Boston and not London again. It felt like the F-1 interview all over again. Because of the tourist visa, he made emphasis on the questions about overstaying a visa or working while on a visa.

 

The questions where mainly about dates and the proposal. My husband and I answered the same. My husband told me he was given the option to stay or not while I was questioned and he decided to stay... the officer really liked that.

Thank you so much for this information & the tips!

I am asking a new question because the situation resembles a bit mine.

Did you travel to the US with the B1/B2 in the past and spent few months in the US ?

I do appreciate your answers, thanks !

Thank you

Cata

 

[Marie & Alexander 22]

2 minutes ago, TastyCake said:

Congrats!  I do have a few questions if you don't mind answering:

 

1)  Was this at the John F. Kennedy building at Government Center?  I am not sure if all interviews are held there which is why I am asking

 

2)  You indicate you were called in separately (you, then him... or maybe him, then you).  What about the couples that were called before you (if any)?  Were they called in together?  Or were they called in separately?

 

3)  It doesn't seem like you were interviewed for too long.  How long was the interview?  Did they ask for documents such as birth certificate and translation, marriage certificate, utility bills, bank statements, etc.?

 

4)  You said your husband got picked in a very intimidating way.  Sorry if this has already been asked but can you define intimidating?

 

 

 

1. Yes, that one.

 

2. TBH, I didn’t pay any attention to that. There were people alone, with kids, with lawyers and interpreters... I was minding my own business as a whole 😂😂. 
 

3. We were in an out in an hour.

 

4. We got a number and numbers get called in a screen/by a microphone. We didn’t got call and the officer came directly to us (as if he knew who we were already) asked for my passport and called my husband first. That was terrifying hahahaha. I laugh now because the interview was as fine as it could be. 

[Marie & Alexander 22]

5 minutes ago, Cata&Ben said:

Thank you so much for this information & the tips!

I am asking a new question because the situation resembles a bit mine.

Did you travel to the US with the B1/B2 in the past and spent few months in the US ?

I do appreciate your answers, thanks !

Thank you

Cata

 

I was never in the US for more than 5 days on a road... for 4 years I just came to do transit from the DR to Europe. I’ve never had problems with that other than having to travel with two passports because where the B-1/2 is its expired and they (stupid Dominican government) literally staple a new one to the old one because of the valid visa. 
 

If I’m completely honest, when he said “you travel a lot” he sounded somehow pleased about it. 

[TastyCake 232]

1 minute ago, Marie & Alexander said:

1. Yes, that one.

 

2. TBH, I didn’t pay any attention to that. There were people alone, with kids, with lawyers and interpreters... I was minding my own business as a whole 😂😂. 
 

3. We were in an out in an hour.

 

4. We got a number and numbers get called in a screen/by a microphone. We didn’t got call and the officer came directly to us (as if he knew who we were already) asked for my passport and called my husband first. That was terrifying hahahaha. I laugh now because the interview was as fine as it could be. 

Thanks for the 411.  Nice to get some perspective from someone who has been there recently.  Maybe a decent 'sneak preview' for those of us who are coming up on our interview dates.

 

That JFK building looks old so at first blush I'd almost believe it was cold as ice in there no matter what the thermostat displays.  My lady will be pleased.  It almost always seems like she has a bit of a chill.  I get the feeling she could be on fire and still ask me for a sweater.

 

[Cata&Ben 199]

46 minutes ago, Marie & Alexander said:

I was never in the US for more than 5 days on a road... for 4 years I just came to do transit from the DR to Europe. I’ve never had problems with that other than having to travel with two passports because where the B-1/2 is its expired and they (stupid Dominican government) literally staple a new one to the old one because of the valid visa. 
 

If I’m completely honest, when he said “you travel a lot” he sounded somehow pleased about it. 

Thanks for clarification! It sounded like a big problem,

Cata