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Confused785   3

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Hey all , just got back from my interview today in San Jose. For a refresher for new people reading this. I adjusted from a B2 visa from Canada, married my USC husband 1 year after I got here. Ive been in overstay for almost 2 full years. Finally sent my AOS package January 2013.

When I first started looking into applying, I talked to a lawyer and almost went that way, but still researched information onnline before finding this website. I found ALOT of scary stories that really made me fear the entire process. For those that do or are doing the same, don't believe everything you read on the internet. I was so nervous and fearful that I wouldnt even answer the door if I didnt know who was on the other side, in fears of immigration deporting me for being in overstay.

With this website I got my money back from the lawyer and filed myself, saved 3000$ that way. Having people here to talk to in similar situations helped me with reassurance.

I was nervous still, but not as much as I would have been without this site.

My interview was at noon today, I got there and the moment I walked in the building I instantly felt more comfortable. I showed the guy at the front my id and interview letter and he pointed me to the right line up, where I(and my husband)put all our belongings in a basket including our shoes and then walked through the metal detector. After that they pointed us to the next person who checks your interview notice and put a window number on it, then he pointed us to the interview waiting room , where we placed our interview letter in a basket, didn't have to talk to anyone there.

We waited about 20 minutes to be called, we were half an hour earlier and pretty sure I was called in before the time of my interview. Was an older gentleman, maybe in his 50's. He had a serious look on his face but was very polite. I thought I would be going into an interogation type room, but it was actually a nice comfortable office. He went through our paperwork and asked very minimal questions at the same time such as how didwe meet, have i met my husbands kids. Has he met my family etc. He then asked for any additional joint vidences such as lease, which I didnt have anything really other than what I already sent in, Mainly because it's hard to get much without an SSN. So I only had the receipt for my ring with both our names on it, as well as the health insurance and life insurance papers.

He then went over the 485 form with me, Bu he only asked about 10 of the questions from it. Then he ended with, "your marriage is real right?" lol ad we said of course and he said he believes its legit and gave us the on the spot approval.

Lasted not even 10 minutes and we were out the door on our way to lunch to celebrate :)

This website is the ONLY thing that kept me sane through this entre experience and I want to thank everyone, especially those that took the time to answer any posts I made. You all made this experience much easier. Thank you all so much and If anyone is in ny similar situations or feels like they need to ask me anything, dont hesitate to send me a private message and I will answer best I can.

Everyone was right, there really isnt anything to be scared about even if you are like me with very minimal joint evidences and a fairly long ovrstay, don't fret :)

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Darnell   8,478

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Cool ! Sounds kinda casual there in the San Jose office - what was the dress code like, for the workers?

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Confused785   3

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was definately casual, everyones was wearing a nice dress shirt, usually something you'd see under a blazer or some type of coat, and then just slacks, nice black pants. the only female I saw wore a skirt and blouse. Most of the people in the waiting room including myself, wore just jeans and a nice top. Something we would wear if we were going shopping or to a restaurant. Nothing formal. Only one person there wore a suit in the waiting room and im pretty sure that was someones lawyer. Was very laid back and quiet.

Thanks everyone for th congrats, Im soo extremely happy today

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Congratulations! That is great news!

My USCIS Journey...

 

I had an I-485 filing already submitted through an employment-based application. Post-marriage, I submitted an I-130, which after being approved was interfiled with the existing I-485.

Interfiling/AOS Timeline:

01/03/14 - Day 274 - Interfiling request received by USCIS

04/03/14 - Day 364 - Interfiling service request sent

04/30/14 - Day 391 - Second interfiling service request sent

05/19/14 - Day 410 - Email sent asking for case status update

06/04/14 - Day 426 - Response received that I-485 was transferred to NBC

06/05/14 - Day 427 - I-485 updated to "sent to local office for processing"

07/02/14 - Day 454 - Status changed to testing & interview. Interview date August 4!!

08/04/14 - Day 487 - Mini-Stokes interview. IO intended on approving AOS but the computer did not show I-130 approval. The wait goes on...

08/18/14 - Day 501 - Spoke with Tier 2 IO - said that my I-485 is approved but no card prodn ordered. Asked to call back in 2 weeks if no update.

08/29/14 - Day 512 - Spoke with Tier 2 IO - said that my I-485 was not approved yet, but my file was with an IO for a decision

09/03/14 - Day 517 - Wrote a request to my Congressman asking for assistance

09/09/14 - Day 523 - Status updated to Card/Document Production

09/15/14 - Day 529 - Status update - Card mailed to address on record/permanent resident status registered

09/15/14 - Day 529 - Status update - Card picked up by USPS.

09/16/14 - Day 530 - GREEN CARD RECEIVED IN THE MAIL!!

I-751 Timeline:

05/25/16 - Day 000 - I-751packet mailed to CSC

05/27/16 - Day 002 - I-751 packet received at CSC

06/02/16 - Day 008 - Check cashed

06/03/16 - Day 009 - NOA1 received. Receipt Date: 05/27/16

06/10/16 - Day 016 - Biometrics appointment notice received - appointment date 6/22/16

06/22/16 - Day 028 - Biometrics Appointment - complete

01/04/17 - Day 224 - Status update - ROC Approved!  Card production ordered.

01/09/17 - Day 229 - Status update - Approval notice letter received.  Also received a notification that the card has been mailed.

01/11/17 - Day 231 - Card received in the mail!

N-400 Timeline:

12/02/20 - Day 000 - N-400 application submitted online; case received.

01/06/20 - Day 035 - Biometrics reuse notification received.

04/01/21 - Day 119 - Voluntary withdrawal N-400 Application.

N-400 Resubmission:

11/02/22 - Day 000 - N-400 application submitted online; case received.

11/02/22 - Day 000 - Biometrics reuse notification received.

01/05/22 - Day 064 - Interview scheduled for 02/14/23.

02/14/23 - Day 104 - N-400 Approved! 

08/18/23 - Day 289 - Oath Ceremony notice received - scheduled for 09/29/23.

09/29/23 - Day 331 - Oath Ceremony

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Blue Bianchi   77

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Congratulations! And thank you for sharing your interview experience :)

Blue Bianchi

 

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01/08/2020 Day 00 - Submitted N-400 online

01/11/2020 Day 03 - Received NOA online, Priority Date January 8, 2020

01/14/2020 Day 06 - Received notice of Biometrics appointment online.

01/31/2020 Day 20 - Biometrics Appointment (scheduled)
07/08/2020 Day 183 - Received online notice of citizenship interview 
08/21/2020 Day 227 - Citizenship interview
08/21/2020 Day 227 - Citizenship Oath (Same day as interview!)

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Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!

Day 0 -7/22/2013- Sent AOS package via Fedex

Day 1 -7/23/2013. Package Delivered

Day 7- 7/29/2013- E confirmation received via email

Day 7 - 7/29/2013- Cheks Cashed

Day 10 8/1/2013- NOA Hard copies received

Day 18 8/9/2013- Got Biometric letter (appt date 8/23/2013)

Day 23 8/14/2013- RFE on I-864

Day 36 8/27/2013- RFE documents Sent

Day 37 8/28/2013 Successful Biometrics

Day 44 9/3/2013 USCIS receives the RFE and status changed to RFE review

Day 56 9/17/2013 I485 Online status changed to Testing and Interview

Day 66 9/27/2013 I485 Online status states Inteview date as 10/31/2013

Day 66 9/27/2013 EAD status changed to Card/Document Production

Day 70 10/2/2013 Received EAD/AP Combo Card

Day 101 10/31/2013 AOS Interview

Day 132 12/2/2013 Received Green Card

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