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I had my interview today and thought I would share my experience as I know how much reading other experiences helped me.

First off I adjusted from a B2 Visa. I arrived in November 2008 and was supposed to return to Australia in Feb, however, I changed my plane ticket to leave in May. I was married in April 5 months after I entered the U.S. and I had NO intentions of remaining in the U.S. when I arrived.

Anyhow, My interview appointment was at 2.15pm I arrived at about 2.05pm signed in and then went to the appropriate waiting room which was empty. A few people came out of the offices very happy so that made me a little more comfortable lol I'm not exactly sure what time we were called in I think it was about 2.25pm when a lady came out and called us in. She had us stand and swear we would tell the truth then we sat and she went through sme of the papers she already had then asked if I came in on a B2 Visa in November I said yes. THen she asked if I had any problems with immigration or police before I said no. She asked to see our photo album and while she was looking she asked how we met. She asked for joint documentation. I gave her a joint bank account from HSBC, a joint bank account from a credit union and a letter from my Australian bank saying that DH had access to that account too. And then also our loan papers for a loan of $1000 that we took out together(I have to say if you are looking for something simple with your names on it this is very easy!! We had his mum co-sign for us and it was great for the immigration interview AND to establish credit for the both of us). Afterwards she asked who some of the people in the photo's were and where some of them were taken. She asked about our puppy he was in some of the pictures and then went and took copies of the things we gave her. Came back sat down and said that we were approved today and that we had to file another from in June 2011 and said "With a fee of course we are the U.S. Government" which I thought was quite funny! Then she took my I-94 and my EAD Card and gave me the I-551 stamp which I didn't even have to ask for then we were out of there. By the time we had walked back to our car it was 2.45pm.

It was very easy and I was VERY over prepared which ws a good thing. For now I can use the I-551 Stamp but will get my Green Card in the mail within a week. She also said that when I file the removal of conditions if I send in enough joint documentation we should not have to have another interview!!

I hope this helps someone! Goodluck.

11/18/08 - Arrived in U.S. on B2 visa

02/05/09 - Extended return plane ticket to stay for an extra 3 months

04/23/09 - Decided we didn't want to be apart even though we extended the stay and got married!

04/30/09 - Sent I-130/I-485/I-765 from B2 (no I-693 as it is not yet complete.)

05/03/09 - Received email form USPS stating that package had arrived safely and was signed for!

05/11/09 - Received NOA1's for I-130/I-485/I-765

05/16/09 - Received Biometrics Appointment

05/30/09 - Received a CRAZY amount of RFE's that were dated 05/21/09

06/01/09 - Biometrics Appointment Scheduled. In and out in 10 minutes!! Sent off RFE information (Should arrive in MO on Wed.)

06/03/09 - USCIS received RFE response

07/23/09 - I called to have a service request put in

07/24/09 - I-765 Touched (FINALLY)

07/25/09 - I-765 CARD PRODUCTION ORDERED!!!!!!!! (About time!)

08/03/09 - EAD card came in the mail WOOHOO!!!

08/07/09 - Interview letter arrived

09/02/09 - Interview Date

09/07/09 - I think this is the day I received my Green Card.. Can't quite remember anymore.

Removal Of Conditions

08/03/11 - WOW it's already been TWO years! Sent ROC package to VSC.

08/05/11 - NOA1 date which arrived 8/10/2011

09/02/11 - Bio Appointment the notice was dated 8/12/11

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Congratulations! :jest:

Shoot for the moon - even if you miss, you'll land among the stars...

AOS completed in 11/2009

ROC completed in 06/2012
Received BBG from Germany in 02/2013

Passed N-400 interview and civics test 06/07/2013

Oath ceremony some time in July

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Aloe... Thanks for sharing your interview experience... and congratulations on your successful interview!!

I also adjusted from a B2 visa... at the recommendation of the Infopass lady!!

We filed for lifting of conditions in July... and hope to get approved without an interview.

Edited by mamaSue

Old and Grumpy....But an American Citizen!!!

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Filed: Other Country: Canada
Timeline

Congratulations! We had our interview yesterday and were also approved!

Amy & Ryan

Met April 22, 2007 on Serenade of the Seas during Panama Canal cruise

Married May 09, 2009 in Fabulous Las Vegas

06/29/09 Mailed AOS Package to Chicago Lockbox

07/02/09 USCIS Signed for package

07/08/09 First NOA's for I-130, I-485, I-765 & I-131

07/10/09 USCIS Cashed checks

07/13/09 Biometrics letter generated

07/19/09 Biometrics letter received, appointment set for 07-28-09

07/23/09 Early Biometrics appointment (walk-in) at USCIS Goleta, CA office

07/29/09 Received Notice of Interview Date, set for September 01, 2009 in Los Angeles

08/31/09 Received AP (two of them)

09/01/09 Interview in Los Angeles - APPROVED! Yay! Card production ordered

09/05/09 EAD received

09/12/09 Green card received in the mail!

Start to Finish only 76 days!

06/06/11 Mailed I-751 Package to California USCIS

06/09/11 First NOA for I-751

08/05/11 Biometrics appointment at USCIS Oxnard, CA office

10/19/11 Received email and text that card production was ordered

10/20/11 Received email and text that application had been approved

10/25/11 Received NOA in mail regarding approval and card production ordered

10/26/11 Received Green Card in the mail!

Start to Finish 142 days!

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