September 2020 - AOS Filers

[kkmk 47]

On 8/5/2021 at 3:40 PM, Entheos said:

Ugh... more waiting.  Had the interview this morning... Was told at the end by the officer that he expects that the case will be approved but that the paperwork just needs to be 'reviewed' this afternoon or tomorrow.  Told me about how there would be an approval letter in the mail first then the card itself, because we were married for less than 2 years that it'll be a conditional green card and need to file to remove conditions before that expires, but that he had to give me the paperwork to show that I had presented and that it needed 'review'.... that we should expect to hear in the next day or so regardless.  Kept a bunch of papers to add to the file.... handed back the passports and the Driver's Licences, etc and thanked us for coming in.  All very conversational.  Even saw him smiling through the mask....

 

Have I told you how much I'm ready to not be waiting anymore?!?!?!

You know, my interview went just like that, it seems that that's the normal procedure of some offices. I received a paper saying that my interview was done and that it should be reviewed and as soon as I got home I saw my status changed to new card being produced.

I actually got the card first and a few days later the approval letter lol

[Rami91 37]

On 8/24/2021 at 12:29 PM, kkmk said:

You know, my interview went just like that, it seems that that's the normal procedure of some offices. I received a paper saying that my interview was done and that it should be reviewed and as soon as I got home I saw my status changed to new card being produced.

I actually got the card first and a few days later the approval letter lol

My wife doesn’t speak English, is it ok to take a translator with us? Did you take your taxes or did they ask anything regarding the taxes? I have not done mine yet and that’s why I’m asking. Did he ask about health insurance? Please let me know because interview is scheduled soon.

[Esterlyn 41]

On 8/25/2021 at 7:25 PM, Rami91 said:

My wife doesn’t speak English, is it ok to take a translator with us? Did you take your taxes or did they ask anything regarding the taxes? I have not done mine yet and that’s why I’m asking. Did he ask about health insurance? Please let me know because interview is scheduled soon.

Yes. you definitely need an interpreter if she doesn't speak English. Bring your taxes, health insurance, car insurance, joint account and everything you need to show them that you're ready. It's better to have more evidence. Don't forget pictures too

Edited August 27, 2021 by Esterlyn

[kkmk 47]

On 8/25/2021 at 8:25 PM, Rami91 said:

My wife doesn’t speak English, is it ok to take a translator with us? Did you take your taxes or did they ask anything regarding the taxes? I have not done mine yet and that’s why I’m asking. Did he ask about health insurance? Please let me know because interview is scheduled soon.

Esterlyn gave you a good response. But yeah as soon as we entered the IO's office he asked us if we were gonna need a translator. You should double check it, but I don't think the translator will be allowed in the room with you, but on the phone yes, so maybe do some arrangements for that. It is also possible that the office you're going to may provide a translator to you as well (I've read here that some people didn't even need their own translator because the IO offered one from USCIS but you should double check that).

Yeah we took our taxes because it was new (2020), by the time we had filed the AOS we only had the 2019 taxes. IO did not ask me about health insurance but we had all the papers with us just in case. 

[Rami91 37]

15 hours ago, kkmk said:

Esterlyn gave you a good response. But yeah as soon as we entered the IO's office he asked us if we were gonna need a translator. You should double check it, but I don't think the translator will be allowed in the room with you, but on the phone yes, so maybe do some arrangements for that. It is also possible that the office you're going to may provide a translator to you as well (I've read here that some people didn't even need their own translator because the IO offered one from USCIS but you should double check that).

Yeah we took our taxes because it was new (2020), by the time we had filed the AOS we only had the 2019 taxes. IO did not ask me about health insurance but we had all the papers with us just in case. 

Thank you very much! I have not done my taxes yet because I was waiting to put my wife with me but I can t since she doesn’t have social security yet. Should I take my payslip instead and 2019 taxes? I have a daughter now and I’m not sure if I should take her with us? 

Thank you very much for your help and please read my question above and let me know if you know anything! 

[kkmk 47]

6 hours ago, Rami91 said:

Thank you very much! I have not done my taxes yet because I was waiting to put my wife with me but I can t since she doesn’t have social security yet.

Get her an ITIN https://www.irs.gov/individuals/how-do-i-apply-for-an-itin

i didn't have a SSN when my husband filed our taxes, we had to apply for an ITIN

Edited August 29, 2021 by kkmk
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[Rami91 37]

12 hours ago, kkmk said:

Get her an ITIN https://www.irs.gov/individuals/how-do-i-apply-for-an-itin

i didn't have a SSN when my husband filed our taxes, we had to apply for an ITIN

Not sure if can anymore because the interview is in 22 days. She still waiting for the work permit too so she does not have not w2 or any work document 

[kkmk 47]

10 hours ago, Rami91 said:

Not sure if can anymore because the interview is in 22 days. She still waiting for the work permit too so she does not have not w2 or any work document 

you should do further research to make sure you can't because i don't see why you wouldn't be able to. i didn't have any of those things when we filed our taxes. the itin can be requested when you file your taxes, which you can do by scheduling an appointment with irs. 

[HarryHerc 15]

On 2/4/2021 at 6:05 PM, Blackbear2021 said:

Anyone on here had/waiting for biometrics for New Orleans, Louisiana? 

Hey brother, im from New Orleans too. Did you get your ead/ap yet? What is your timeline? Please share info! Very hard to find fellow New Orleans people lol

Edited August 30, 2021 by HarryHerc

[Dean81 5]

On 6/16/2021 at 9:42 AM, Dean81 said:

We had an interview scheduled for July 1. We got and update saying that the interview was canceled .

Interview Cancelled And Notice Ordered

On June 15, 2021, we cancelled your interview for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Receipt Number ***********, and mailed you a cancellation notice. We will notify you by mail if the appointment is rescheduled, a decision is made, or if we need something from you. Please follow any instructions in the notice. If you do not receive your notice by July 15, 2021, please . Has anyone else had this happen or know what could of happened?

Has anyone in Louisiana had their interview? We had an interview scheduled for July 1. But they canceled it and we have yet to receive a new interview.

[Rami91 37]

On 9/13/2021 at 10:01 PM, Dean81 said:

Has anyone in Louisiana had their interview? We had an interview scheduled for July 1. But they canceled it and we have yet to receive a new interview.

Hi, I am from Michigan and we got our interview canceled on July 22 before the interview in 5 days. they recently scheduled it for 09/22.21. best of luck to you.

[Rami91 37]

Green card interview tomorrow. wish me luck  

[Kasia & Damian 22]

2 hours ago, Rami91 said:

Green card interview tomorrow. wish me luck  

Good luck Rami91! It will be all good!!! 🤞🏻

[Tropical_Man1 82]

19 hours ago, Rami91 said:

Green card interview tomorrow. wish me luck  

Good luck!!! I got mine on Friday super nervous and excited at the same time!! Let us know how it went and what they asked 

[Rami91 37]

Hi everyone, interview went well!! It took about 10 minutes. Mostly application questions to my wife and couple questions to me for my birthday and daughter birthday and she said I reviewed your paperwork prior your entry to the interview and everything looks good. At the end she said, you’ll receive the card in two to three weeks