My interview experience

[pville85]

Hey guys just wanted to share my experience with everyone.I arrived 45 minutes early,didn't get called in until 30 minutes after my scheduled time.Anyway the officer was very polite,which put my wife and myself at ease,we were not nervous,just extremely anxious and ready to get it over with.First thing that was asked for was our id's(dl's) and my wife's proof of citizenship,next we swore to tell the truth.After that we were asked together where do we live,how many people live with us,how long have we lived there.Next came the infamous No questions and of course I answered no to all.Asked me when was the first and last time I entered the U.S.The io then carefully looked at all my stamps in my passport.Verified my wife's job and current position,since my wife doesn't meet the income requirements,I was asked to submit recent paystubs,employment letter from my co-sponsor which I did.Oh everytime we answered a question the io wrote some stuff on the forms we originally submitted.Then the io asked for proof that we share a life together,we gave the usual(joint bank accounts,credit cards,insurance policies,a settelment package from when we got in a accident a couple years ago(doest prove we live together,but shows a real relationship),letters from my in-laws,looked at all our pics in our albums,asked who is who in the pics.Our pics go way back to 03 so that was good.After that we got the good news that I was approved for the conditional gc,explained the removal of conditions and gave me a letter saying I was approved and I should get the card in 90 days...I was thrilled,and I felt free at last.I missed my grandmothers last years on this earth and her funeral for a life in this country,and I am just glad that my patience and sacrifice has finally been rewarded.Now I can go and at least pay my respect.To all otheres who are still fighting this fight good luck to you all...I had a lawyer but I didn't use their services for the interview,almost eveyone else had one.I say if the relationship and marriage is real you will be fine,just get as much documents together as possible,tell the truth and all will be good.This forum has been very useful and I want to thank the people resposible for this website and the members of this website for making my journey a little bit easier...Once again good luck to all!!!

[Greencattle]

Your case is fast. Congrats and enjoy your new life !!

[MagdaJ]

Big Congrats!!!

By the way, my grandma died 1,5 months before my interview and I also was not able to attend her funeral. it was very hard for me, but 3 days ago I flew to my country and I already prayed by her grave...

[PraetorianXI]

Big congratulations! welcome to the USA as a PR.

[Danshikie]

Congrats! Enjoy your new status; live free like a bird and pursue your dreams!!

[Ninyte]

Congrats Pville85!!!
All of us waiting like the good news that the approved ones deliver!!!
Enjoy!!!

[constructus]

Congratulations to you PVILLE and thanks for sharing.

[TNguy78]

Congratulations! It sure is good to see/hear about some good interviews.

[classyivy1]

Congrats pville. Now you can go down for Carnival!

[niceguy_nyus]

Congrats!!! Pville. Have a blessed future ahead.

[pville85]

Thank you,all of you.That's why I love this forum,you all are so supportive thanks again!!!

[pville85]

Big Congrats!!!

By the way, my grandma died 1,5 months before my interview and I also was not able to attend her funeral. it was very hard for me, but 3 days ago I flew to my country and I already prayed by her grave...

I'm sorry to hear that,you were so close.I know how you felt.2 weeks from now it will be a year that my grandma passed,so I like to think of this as a gift from her.

Congrats pville. Now you can go down for Carnival!

Lol,yes my wife have been wanting to go for a long time so now we could finally do that too...Wait how did you know I was from trinidad?

[nanoboy01]

Congrats then!!!!

[classyivy1]

Lol,yes my wife have been wanting to go for a long time so now we could finally do that too...Wait how did you know I was from trinidad?[/QUOTE]

I think you mentioned it in another post. Where are you from? I am originally from Diego Martin. I'm going down in January, but of course without my husband until his situation is taken care of.

[pville85]

Lol,yes my wife have been wanting to go for a long time so now we could finally do that too...Wait how did you know I was from trinidad?

I think you mentioned it in another post. Where are you from? I am originally from Diego Martin. I'm going down in January, but of course without my husband until his situation is taken care of.[/QUOTE]

Oh yeah,I think I was talking to trini and i told her a while back.I had forgot completely about that(stress).But i am from sando.My dad is from diego martin to,so thats where i'll be when I go.I gotta go read your experience to see what happened with your husband.

[starlet]

Guys,

We got approved at the LA DO office this morning and wanted share our experience.

Our appt was scheduled for 9:35 am and we got in the waiting room at 9am. Submitted the appt letter to a lady and waited for our names to be called. I would say 8 out of 10 pple had their lawyers with them. I used my lawyer to file the paperwork but saw no point bringing him for the interview paying $650 extra. However, we consulted with the lawyer last week to prep for the interview.

Anyways, our name was called out finally at 10:10am. Officer Rios called our names and led us to his office room. He introduced himself first and swore us before we took our seat. First thing he asked us what is our relationship? Then he asked for IDs and docs showing both our names to establish our relationship. We only had joint bank a/c statement and car insurance contract stating both our names.

While I was taking them out from the folder, the IO started asking questions to my wife....name, age, address, when we got married, place of birth etc. The questions did not follow any patterns but most sounded like straight cut details from the forms filed. He ticked off and wrote small comments after each answers.

Then he turned to me. Double checked some details right from the forms. I provided him with the social security number which was not mentioned when we filed the forms. He took a note of that. He then moved to the legendary "no" questions.

He then started talking our home country and how we had good shrimps from there. He started numerous questions regarding our home country and was just talking off the records. While talking to us, he was filling out numerous internal forms. Through the edge of my eye, I saw him signing off on the welcome letter. He also attached the evidence we provided, my EAD card, and photocopies we provided to the file. He then took my social security card, my wife's DL and some docs and asked us to wait...he is gonna be back soon.

When he returned he said congrats, smiled, you have been approved and you will receive your card in 2-3weeks. I asked him should we celebrate.....he said....yeah just dont get too drunk. We thanked him and smiled.

Voluntarily, i asked him so there is no issue with my namecheck? He replied back what is that and having an expression that he doesnt have any clue what i am talking. He laughed and said sounds like you are not happy with the good news I gave you?

He said ok since its a concern for you, let me double check. He then spent around 7-10 mins on his computer completing different forms online. He then turned and said you are all set.

He said congrats....welcome to the US to me, shook our hands and said you can celebrate now. He gave us the welcome letter and another instruction page detailing about the 2-yr conditional GC. We thanked him back and left the office.

The officer was in his 50s-60s from Philipino, very polite and friendly. When we came out, we realize that we were inside for almost 40 mins. Most of that time he spent writing down.

So, in a nut shell it was lengthy but a pleasant experience.

[Al Southner]

Congratulations..... He's right...don't get too drunk, because you still have to remove conditions and apply for US citizens... Crimes of moral turpitude can wreck your boat and leave you naked....greencard less..

After you become a USC, then you can drink all the shrimp beer you can and your stomach can hold.......

[starlet]

Am from Britain not Irish....so a drunk but not stupid...cheers mate

[omorpheus]

Congratulations..... He's right...don't get too drunk, because you still have to remove conditions and apply for US citizens... Crimes of moral turpitude can wreck your boat and leave you naked....greencard less..

After you become a USC, then you can drink all the shrimp beer you can and your stomach can hold.......

What is the condition for conditional GC? I have been married for 1.5 years and have a son, will I get conditional GC or 10 year GC? To remove the conditions, do we have to go through the same process again?

Thanks !!!

[PraetorianXI]

What is the condition for conditional GC? I have been married for 1.5 years and have a son, will I get conditional GC or 10 year GC? To remove the conditions, do we have to go through the same process again?

Thanks !!!

The condition is to prevent people from engaging in marriage fraud.

Anyone who has been married less than 2 years, at the time of the approval, will be given a conditional GC, valid for 2 years.

90 days before the expiration of that GC, the new resident must file I-751 along with the spouse, to remove the conditions.

[PraetorianXI]

Guys,

We got approved at the LA DO office this morning and wanted share our experience.

Our appt was scheduled for 9:35 am and we got in the waiting room at 9am. Submitted the appt letter to a lady and waited for our names to be called. I would say 8 out of 10 pple had their lawyers with them. I used my lawyer to file the paperwork but saw no point bringing him for the interview paying $650 extra. However, we consulted with the lawyer last week to prep for the interview.

Anyways, our name was called out finally at 10:10am. Officer Rios called our names and led us to his office room. He introduced himself first and swore us before we took our seat. First thing he asked us what is our relationship? Then he asked for IDs and docs showing both our names to establish our relationship. We only had joint bank a/c statement and car insurance contract stating both our names.

While I was taking them out from the folder, the IO started asking questions to my wife....name, age, address, when we got married, place of birth etc. The questions did not follow any patterns but most sounded like straight cut details from the forms filed. He ticked off and wrote small comments after each answers.

Then he turned to me. Double checked some details right from the forms. I provided him with the social security number which was not mentioned when we filed the forms. He took a note of that. He then moved to the legendary "no" questions.

He then started talking our home country and how we had good shrimps from there. He started numerous questions regarding our home country and was just talking off the records. While talking to us, he was filling out numerous internal forms. Through the edge of my eye, I saw him signing off on the welcome letter. He also attached the evidence we provided, my EAD card, and photocopies we provided to the file. He then took my social security card, my wife's DL and some docs and asked us to wait...he is gonna be back soon.

When he returned he said congrats, smiled, you have been approved and you will receive your card in 2-3weeks. I asked him should we celebrate.....he said....yeah just dont get too drunk. We thanked him and smiled.

Voluntarily, i asked him so there is no issue with my namecheck? He replied back what is that and having an expression that he doesnt have any clue what i am talking. He laughed and said sounds like you are not happy with the good news I gave you?

He said ok since its a concern for you, let me double check. He then spent around 7-10 mins on his computer completing different forms online. He then turned and said you are all set.

He said congrats....welcome to the US to me, shook our hands and said you can celebrate now. He gave us the welcome letter and another instruction page detailing about the 2-yr conditional GC. We thanked him back and left the office.

The officer was in his 50s-60s from Philipino, very polite and friendly. When we came out, we realize that we were inside for almost 40 mins. Most of that time he spent writing down.

So, in a nut shell it was lengthy but a pleasant experience.

Congratulations!

[VivaLasVegas]

Congrats on your Green card PVille85

[pville85]

Thanks very much

[Al Southner]

Thanks very much

What's your DO? It seems to be pretty efficient in comparison to the national processing times...

[omorpheus]

The condition is to prevent people from engaging in marriage fraud.

Anyone who has been married less than 2 years, at the time of the approval, will be given a conditional GC, valid for 2 years.

90 days before the expiration of that GC, the new resident must file I-751 along with the spouse, to remove the conditions.

Thanks for the info... But having a son from the marriage doesn't prove that its not a fraud as in fraud marriages people don't have kids

Anyways, by the time I get GC, it will be 3-4 months short of 2 years and I can file for removing conditions in 2 months right after I get the GC?

[PraetorianXI]

it does not matter to USCIS. You need to file I-751 timely, ONLY within 90 days before the conditional card expires.

You could postpone your interview until you have been married for 2 years and that way you would get the 10 years card.

[TNguy78]

Anyways, by the time I get GC, it will be 3-4 months short of 2 years and I can file for removing conditions in 2 months right after I get the GC?

No - If you're not married for 2 years yet, you will simply get a 2 year conditional GC. Then 90 days prior to the 2 years being up (2 years meaning the 2 year GC and NOT your marriage for 2 years) you file to have the conditions removed and then you get a 10 year GC.

[pville85]

What's your DO? It seems to be pretty efficient in comparison to the national processing times...

My DO is Atlanta,and yes we rock n roll down here,everything is fast.If I had't recieved a rfe I might have gotten it quicker.

[PraetorianXI]

My DO is Atlanta,and yes we rock n roll down here,everything is fast.If I had't recieved a rfe I might have gotten it quicker.

Atlanta was also my DO and everything was done in FAST! I applied in May 2. I got my GC approved Aug 7. And that iclydes an RFI and a 2 week trip on AP.

[starlet]

My DO is Atlanta,and yes we rock n roll down here,everything is fast.If I had't recieved a rfe I might have gotten it quicker.

Just a strange observation, I dont know if you guys would agree. I have seen a lot of cases with RFIs in genereal moving fast. In particular when the authority receives the paperwork, they seem to act on the case right away to move to the next step versus a non-RFI case where there is no indication when they will be rolling.

Dont know if this makes sense at all!

Cheers