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| Chicago IL |  Review on December 16, 2017: |
KMD831
Rating:  | Review Topic: Adjustment of Status
Everything went very smoothly. We arrived prepared to answer a bunch of personal questions but not many were asked. Our officer was friendly and made us feel comfortable (of course, I still was sweating though). The one thing I was not prepared for was more evidence. The appointment letter does ask for us to bring as much Bona Fide proof as possible but I had sent a bunch with our original application and just brought that with me thinking they couldn't possibly want another full album...turns out they would like that. She asked/ recommended that on our next visit we bring more evidence of our marriage and relationship including any older pictures. birthday cards, letters, etc. not included in the first package. It could be from the start of our relationship to current time. Since my husband and I have been married for less than two years, we will have to return in two years to remove the conditional status of his permanent residency. At that time, I will be better prepared. Even at the time, I could have shown her pictures of family visits around the country and a road trip we had done but id dint think of it until after the appointment....they would want them printed for their records anyway.
She basically went some of the key questions in the forms we filled out and asked how much I knew about my husband's son (to validate our relationship I suppose). It was really simple and easy. As long as you are honest about your application to begin with, they is no real preparation to do for the interview. If you are made with dates, make sure you go over your anniversaries, birthdays, entry dates and such.
She told us on the spot, "I have no problem approving you. The office that prints the cards in Texas should have your information by tomorrow. You will most likely receive your green card in 2-4 weeks but I've heard of some applicants getting it in a week!"
It was a great relief and I'm glad we had such a welcoming officer. Good luck!!
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Consulate / USCIS Member Review #22986