ilovethe80s
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probably "Mar" for "Marriage" ???
Adjustment of status interview ended with " no final decision"!!! Please help neeeded!
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probably "Mar" for "Marriage" ???
cinnamoroll
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Just had our second interview this morning, all went real smooth and she approved our case! 
She said she didn't understand why the first interviewer even send us to a second interview.
She gave us a section 216 notice that states that we have been approved and that explains the things to do about filling I-751 to remove conditional status in a couple of years etc.
Also we got an email an hour after our interview time, stating that the card production has been ordered.
We are so happy, it has been a stressful journey and now we can relax
Thanks guys for all your kind words and encouragements, it was always very nice!
She said she didn't understand why the first interviewer even send us to a second interview.She gave us a section 216 notice that states that we have been approved and that explains the things to do about filling I-751 to remove conditional status in a couple of years etc.
Also we got an email an hour after our interview time, stating that the card production has been ordered.
We are so happy, it has been a stressful journey and now we can relax
Thanks guys for all your kind words and encouragements, it was always very nice!
ilovethe80s
Registered Users (C)
Just had our second interview this morning, all went real smooth and she approved our case!
She gave us a section 216 notice that states that we have been approved and that explains the things to do about filling I-751 to remove conditional status in a couple of years etc.
Also we got an email an hour after our interview time, stating that the card production has been ordered.
We are so happy, it has been a stressful journey and now we can relax
Thanks guys for all your kind words and encouragements, it was always very nice!
So happy for you. What a relief! Now go celebrate and many good night sleep ahead!
Anybody from Memphis TN? we had the interview on April 22nd. Did not get any answer yet, no letter , nothing. When we left the interview officer said we'll let you know of the decision in the mail in a couple of weeks. Anybody has any experience in this town? Thanks, Dan
Hi everyone
I had my second/ Stokes interview on 7/22/09, set for 7am. We got there at 6:30, So we waited till 7 for the doors to open.( I paid close attention to the time) the wait was 40 minutes total downstairs, (7:40) then got called to go upstairs. About 20 minutes after (8 am) an AO called my name, she looked young and pleasant, we both walked to her office. Before she swore us in , she asked us if we had anything new to give her, we gave her everything. We brought all the docs they asked for, which was what we brought to the first interview. I asked her if our address change was on file, she said no, and then we both began to give her the new address. She then looked at the pictures and asked us about them, which she looked at each album very carefully. About 20 minutes after, she began to explain the process of the Second Interview to us. She started a tape recorder then we were sworn in, She escorted me to the waiting area at 8:20. Within 15 minutes she escorted my husband out and called me in. She began the recorder and the questions began at 8:36 am. Which of course we were asked the same questions.
What is your full name, spell it
what is your husband full name, spell it
what is your maiden name, spell it
what is your birth date
what is your husband birth date
when did you enter the country
when did your husband enter the country
whats my country of birth
whats my husband country of birth
how did he obtain his green card
how, when and where did you meet
did we start dating after we met, how long after
how long after did he propose
when, where and how did he propose
did he give an engagement ring
was I present when he purchased the ring
when and where did we get married
who attended the wedding and how many
what did we do after, did we go on a honeymoon
the amount of our old and current rent
What is the landlord name
how many bedrooms
how long were we at our current address
does anyone live with us
where does our parents live
Do we have children
do we plan to have any together
what is my son name, spell it
what is my son birthday and age
what school does he attend and what grade is he going to
what is my son’s father name and did my husband ever meet him
do I have full custody
did my son always live with us
do I work and or go to school
where does my husband work
what is his schedule like
how do I contact him when he’s at work
do we have cellphones
what’s the number (both)
Do I have anything to add
She then stopped the recording and said I will now go get your husband. This was about 8:50,(I checked). They came in and then she said we will receive a decision in the mail and went through all the formal stuff like we can appeal the decision in 30 days etc... I then asked her if my background check was cleared, she said yes, I asked her did we answer everything the same, she said yes. She then said wait, since your under oath I will ask you these other questions. She asked me all the yes and no questions on the I-485. She then said ok I have all I need to approve you today, Congratulations. My husband thanked her like a million times while I just sat there. She asked us if we wanted to wait to have the passport stamped today and I said yes without a second thought, she laughed. I then asked her if it will be a 10 yr GC and she said yes, I was elated. She told us where to wait , my husband hugged or more like smothered me and she started laughing. She escorted us down the hall and we shook her hand and thanked her. We waited donstairs for 30 minutes and then I got called for my passport with the stamp in it. We left there at 9:25am.I never expected it to go that smooth. I will like to thank all of you guys for your help and continuous support. I love this forum and don’t know what I will do without it. Thank you so much.
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D O: Garden City, NY
12/09/08- Mailed I-130,I-485,I-864,I-693,G-325A,I-765
12/22/08-NOA's received
12/29/08-FP notice received
1/05/09-LUD on I-485, (request for evidence)
1/06/09-LUD on I-765 and I-130
1/08/09-FP done
2/28/09-Received EAD(approved on 2/18/09)
3/3/09-applied for SSN
3/6/09-Received IL
3/9/09-received SSN
4/6/09-Interview Done(I-485 Pending)
4/17/09-received letter for STOKES
7/22/09-approved(got email-card production ordered)
7/27/09-received welcome notice
I had my second/ Stokes interview on 7/22/09, set for 7am. We got there at 6:30, So we waited till 7 for the doors to open.( I paid close attention to the time) the wait was 40 minutes total downstairs, (7:40) then got called to go upstairs. About 20 minutes after (8 am) an AO called my name, she looked young and pleasant, we both walked to her office. Before she swore us in , she asked us if we had anything new to give her, we gave her everything. We brought all the docs they asked for, which was what we brought to the first interview. I asked her if our address change was on file, she said no, and then we both began to give her the new address. She then looked at the pictures and asked us about them, which she looked at each album very carefully. About 20 minutes after, she began to explain the process of the Second Interview to us. She started a tape recorder then we were sworn in, She escorted me to the waiting area at 8:20. Within 15 minutes she escorted my husband out and called me in. She began the recorder and the questions began at 8:36 am. Which of course we were asked the same questions.
What is your full name, spell it
what is your husband full name, spell it
what is your maiden name, spell it
what is your birth date
what is your husband birth date
when did you enter the country
when did your husband enter the country
whats my country of birth
whats my husband country of birth
how did he obtain his green card
how, when and where did you meet
did we start dating after we met, how long after
how long after did he propose
when, where and how did he propose
did he give an engagement ring
was I present when he purchased the ring
when and where did we get married
who attended the wedding and how many
what did we do after, did we go on a honeymoon
the amount of our old and current rent
What is the landlord name
how many bedrooms
how long were we at our current address
does anyone live with us
where does our parents live
Do we have children
do we plan to have any together
what is my son name, spell it
what is my son birthday and age
what school does he attend and what grade is he going to
what is my son’s father name and did my husband ever meet him
do I have full custody
did my son always live with us
do I work and or go to school
where does my husband work
what is his schedule like
how do I contact him when he’s at work
do we have cellphones
what’s the number (both)
Do I have anything to add
She then stopped the recording and said I will now go get your husband. This was about 8:50,(I checked). They came in and then she said we will receive a decision in the mail and went through all the formal stuff like we can appeal the decision in 30 days etc... I then asked her if my background check was cleared, she said yes, I asked her did we answer everything the same, she said yes. She then said wait, since your under oath I will ask you these other questions. She asked me all the yes and no questions on the I-485. She then said ok I have all I need to approve you today, Congratulations. My husband thanked her like a million times while I just sat there. She asked us if we wanted to wait to have the passport stamped today and I said yes without a second thought, she laughed. I then asked her if it will be a 10 yr GC and she said yes, I was elated. She told us where to wait , my husband hugged or more like smothered me and she started laughing. She escorted us down the hall and we shook her hand and thanked her. We waited donstairs for 30 minutes and then I got called for my passport with the stamp in it. We left there at 9:25am.I never expected it to go that smooth. I will like to thank all of you guys for your help and continuous support. I love this forum and don’t know what I will do without it. Thank you so much.
__________________
D O: Garden City, NY
12/09/08- Mailed I-130,I-485,I-864,I-693,G-325A,I-765
12/22/08-NOA's received
12/29/08-FP notice received
1/05/09-LUD on I-485, (request for evidence)
1/06/09-LUD on I-765 and I-130
1/08/09-FP done
2/28/09-Received EAD(approved on 2/18/09)
3/3/09-applied for SSN
3/6/09-Received IL
3/9/09-received SSN
4/6/09-Interview Done(I-485 Pending)
4/17/09-received letter for STOKES
7/22/09-approved(got email-card production ordered)
7/27/09-received welcome notice
Hi all,
I was browsing for some answers and stumbled upon your forum. I am pretty much in the same boat as most of you. The only difference is that the suffering has ended for almost all of you who started this thread. I had an interview at Garden City NY on 07-21-2009. The interview lasted an hour or more but in a very friendly atmosphere. The IO asked the standard yes/No questions and then asked my wife about her job and some questions from me too. He took various documents, like bank statements, employment letter, some papers from our joint tax returns and certain other stuff. He asked us if we were previously married and we gave him our previous divorce deeds since we both were married before. He had some doubts regarding my divorce deed that was in my native language and since I only had a certified translation with a copy of the original, he asked me to have my original sent from home country and deliver it in person at the USCIS office, when it arrives. He saw the album and took out one picture. I was expecting some tough questions since I was adjusting from B-1/B2 but surprisingly he never asked anything related to that. The IO didn't have any record of my I-130 and asked my wife if we had filed for it since this I-485 is based on marriage. I suppose that happened because we had filed for the I-130 seperately and not concurrently. I said, our I-130 has already been approved from CSC and gave him a the original approval notice. He left with the NOA along with some other documents and had them copied. The IO on the whole was extremely professional and friendly. Since we are expecting a baby anytime now, he asked when's the due date. The IO never took my EAD/AP or I-94, though I asked him if he would. He said he doesn't need them since they won't be of any use once expired. The IO said I am keeping your file and wont give you an RFE since that will delay your case and just pray that you bring in the divorce document before the supervisor gets a hold of the file and denies your case.
In three days, I received my Original Divorce Deed and submitted it at the USCIS office. I was never handed any document or any indication of approval or denial. Its been almost 10 days now. Any of you have any advice or suggestions for me. Your replies will be appreciated.
Thank You.
I was browsing for some answers and stumbled upon your forum. I am pretty much in the same boat as most of you. The only difference is that the suffering has ended for almost all of you who started this thread. I had an interview at Garden City NY on 07-21-2009. The interview lasted an hour or more but in a very friendly atmosphere. The IO asked the standard yes/No questions and then asked my wife about her job and some questions from me too. He took various documents, like bank statements, employment letter, some papers from our joint tax returns and certain other stuff. He asked us if we were previously married and we gave him our previous divorce deeds since we both were married before. He had some doubts regarding my divorce deed that was in my native language and since I only had a certified translation with a copy of the original, he asked me to have my original sent from home country and deliver it in person at the USCIS office, when it arrives. He saw the album and took out one picture. I was expecting some tough questions since I was adjusting from B-1/B2 but surprisingly he never asked anything related to that. The IO didn't have any record of my I-130 and asked my wife if we had filed for it since this I-485 is based on marriage. I suppose that happened because we had filed for the I-130 seperately and not concurrently. I said, our I-130 has already been approved from CSC and gave him a the original approval notice. He left with the NOA along with some other documents and had them copied. The IO on the whole was extremely professional and friendly. Since we are expecting a baby anytime now, he asked when's the due date. The IO never took my EAD/AP or I-94, though I asked him if he would. He said he doesn't need them since they won't be of any use once expired. The IO said I am keeping your file and wont give you an RFE since that will delay your case and just pray that you bring in the divorce document before the supervisor gets a hold of the file and denies your case.
In three days, I received my Original Divorce Deed and submitted it at the USCIS office. I was never handed any document or any indication of approval or denial. Its been almost 10 days now. Any of you have any advice or suggestions for me. Your replies will be appreciated.
Thank You.
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ilovethe80s
Registered Users (C)
I was told to wait for 90 days before I can follow up (if we still hadn't heard from them after that period of time). Fortunately, I got the "card production ordered" update after a month, and then got my green card in the mail about 2 weeks after that. From my experience, and from what I've read so far on here, the 90-day wait seem to be the standard waiting time given by the officer. So I advise you to give it that much I suppose. Good luck to you!
Thank You. Looking at my case and Situation, what do you readers think. What should I expect. Also, will I get an email update first or it can even be a regular mail any day.
Hi Everyone.
We had interview 7/29 and IO stamped "APPROVED" on both I-485/I-130 infront of us and she said GC is approved and her supervisor will review one more time before EOD. She took I-94 and copies of EAD/AP and only saw my son Birth Certificate and took copy of it and when we offered more documents, She said i am convinced and you are approved no need for any additional documents and expect card anywhere between 2 weeks to couple of weeks and if we didn't get within 90 days, Please come back.
We went home happily and checked next day online and we got below status
Current Status: Interview Completed, but case under review
on 7/30 there was soft Last Update and status remind same(probaly her supervisor reviewed)
Not sure what is going on, we were expecting smooth close after quick/easy interview we had and now we waiting to see if next week any NOA's will come..
Anyone of you guys had similar expereince and any thoughts??
Thanks
We had interview 7/29 and IO stamped "APPROVED" on both I-485/I-130 infront of us and she said GC is approved and her supervisor will review one more time before EOD. She took I-94 and copies of EAD/AP and only saw my son Birth Certificate and took copy of it and when we offered more documents, She said i am convinced and you are approved no need for any additional documents and expect card anywhere between 2 weeks to couple of weeks and if we didn't get within 90 days, Please come back.
We went home happily and checked next day online and we got below status
Current Status: Interview Completed, but case under review
on 7/30 there was soft Last Update and status remind same(probaly her supervisor reviewed)
Not sure what is going on, we were expecting smooth close after quick/easy interview we had and now we waiting to see if next week any NOA's will come..
Anyone of you guys had similar expereince and any thoughts??
Thanks
Wait for 7 days. That's a usual time frame for Baltimore office.
LaurelFiler
New Member
interview done no decision
hello guys , i had my AOS interview in baltimore office ON 7/18/09
the interview was smooth the IO asked me and my wife bunch questions and asked to see documents i handed him< pictures, car insurance ,health insurance , cable and gas electric bills , receipts , only lease didnt have my name on it cuase it;s under my wife's job name and my wife name , etc...>
than she asked the yes no question i was arrested way back on 1999 for petty offense i handed the dispostion and she said that she has to let her supervisor review the file and she will recommand it for approval and i should hear from them through the mail she also said that in this office it taked 30 days but dont come in until 90 days is passed without a response .
it's been more than 30 days still no response online status didnt change
any advice please
hello guys , i had my AOS interview in baltimore office ON 7/18/09
the interview was smooth the IO asked me and my wife bunch questions and asked to see documents i handed him< pictures, car insurance ,health insurance , cable and gas electric bills , receipts , only lease didnt have my name on it cuase it;s under my wife's job name and my wife name , etc...>
than she asked the yes no question i was arrested way back on 1999 for petty offense i handed the dispostion and she said that she has to let her supervisor review the file and she will recommand it for approval and i should hear from them through the mail she also said that in this office it taked 30 days but dont come in until 90 days is passed without a response .
it's been more than 30 days still no response online status didnt change
any advice please
ilovethe80s
Registered Users (C)
sorry to be so blunt, but I guess my advice would be to wait 90 days, as you've been told. good luck!
LaurelFiler
New Member
thanks ilovethe80s for your the reply
i received a letter from uscis today asking to come for i-130 interview baltimore office at sep 26 and it also says reason for appointment i-130 interview ask for officer x we had initial i-485 interview last month
any advice please
i received a letter from uscis today asking to come for i-130 interview baltimore office at sep 26 and it also says reason for appointment i-130 interview ask for officer x we had initial i-485 interview last month
any advice please
I've been told to wait 60 days after the interview.
Please Help!!!
My first interview was Sept 9th and went smoothly. The IO told me that she approved us and will be right back. She came back a while later and told me that there was a departure out of the US under my passport number in 2007, which is one month after I arrived for the last time in the US. They could not verify that I was not on the flight at the USCIS office and gave me a letter saying that our case is on hold for 60 days to prepare for a decision. I have since contacted the airline company confirming that I was not on the flight and gave a copy to my IO. I am very stressed and if anyone could give me some information, that would be greatly appreciated. I feel Ive made all the calls I needed to and done all I can, is there anything else I should be doing besides waiting? PLEASE HELP!!!
Thank you.
Pat
Please Help!!!
My first interview was Sept 9th and went smoothly. The IO told me that she approved us and will be right back. She came back a while later and told me that there was a departure out of the US under my passport number in 2007, which is one month after I arrived for the last time in the US. They could not verify that I was not on the flight at the USCIS office and gave me a letter saying that our case is on hold for 60 days to prepare for a decision. I have since contacted the airline company confirming that I was not on the flight and gave a copy to my IO. I am very stressed and if anyone could give me some information, that would be greatly appreciated. I feel Ive made all the calls I needed to and done all I can, is there anything else I should be doing besides waiting? PLEASE HELP!!!
Thank you.
Pat
JAYESH1976
New Member
Just had our second interview this morning, all went real smooth and she approved our case!
She gave us a section 216 notice that states that we have been approved and that explains the things to do about filling I-751 to remove conditional status in a couple of years etc.
Also we got an email an hour after our interview time, stating that the card production has been ordered.
We are so happy, it has been a stressful journey and now we can relax
Thanks guys for all your kind words and encouragements, it was always very nice!
Hi, if you don't mind can you please tell me what nationallity was the officer? My friend in chicago is in similar situation. I want to know if it was the same lady or not. thanks
Hello Guys sorry for the wait..I was kinda sad since there was no decision
well the interview was the worst experience I've ever had, we got there at 10:15 our interview was at 10:35 we waited and we got called right on time and we walked to the IO office everything was okay then she asked us to oath then sat down, then she asked me for my passport, I-94, BC and asked my wife for BC, Naturalization Cert. and passport, she took out her BC, Colombian passport and NC. IO got mad and said where is your US passport, she said I dont have one yet IO got mad and said how do you do to travel and my wife answered I havent traveled since I became a USC, then she asked me all yes/no questions asked my complete name, birthdate asked my wife the same, asked her where we got married asked me if we had a reception I said yes then she asked my wife if we had a honeymoon and she said no, got mad again (well she still was from before)and said not even one day? and I said we couldnt at the time, then she asked us for (bank statement, Car insurance, Lease) we only had joint bank statements since we dont own a car (the car is on her aunts name) both of our names were in the insurance policy renewal but not all months, just the month when they renew it which was november, she was in the months before that, I wasnt since I recently got a driver license, so the IO said how come you are not main persons in the insurance and I said the car is on her aunts name we appear just as the drivers ( as insured), okay then Im only gonna need the one from november the others arent gonna work, how much do you pay for rent and we said $400 we live with our parents so we dont have a lease or anything, she said do you have a letter that says you live there, well we just pay cash since is our parents and she raised her and said well even if they are your parents you should a receipt every month, we showed the credit cards we have with the same #'s and she said why arent you in the credit card statement I said because I didnt have a SSN so I can not be a main person in the statement she went and got copys of the 2 credit cards which she got mad for 2 reasons because we didnt sign them and because my wife had the sticker in front of it, and I said well I never sign my CC and took 5 cards I had in my wallet and showed her and she said well you should in a really mean tone, then she asked for pictures (that we had a lot) 6 albums to be exact more than 900 pictures, then I started giving them to her and she started looking and looking she only went thru 3 of them and said thats enough and asked my wife to get a couple of pictures for the file, my wife took out 5 pictures and the IO said its that all, then my wife took 15 more and gave it to her, then she said you can go now we'll let you know in the mail, do you remember the way out.
she got mad for everything we did or said never shook our hands or said her name, she never said hello or Bye.
well the interview was the worst experience I've ever had, we got there at 10:15 our interview was at 10:35 we waited and we got called right on time and we walked to the IO office everything was okay then she asked us to oath then sat down, then she asked me for my passport, I-94, BC and asked my wife for BC, Naturalization Cert. and passport, she took out her BC, Colombian passport and NC. IO got mad and said where is your US passport, she said I dont have one yet IO got mad and said how do you do to travel and my wife answered I havent traveled since I became a USC, then she asked me all yes/no questions asked my complete name, birthdate asked my wife the same, asked her where we got married asked me if we had a reception I said yes then she asked my wife if we had a honeymoon and she said no, got mad again (well she still was from before)and said not even one day? and I said we couldnt at the time, then she asked us for (bank statement, Car insurance, Lease) we only had joint bank statements since we dont own a car (the car is on her aunts name) both of our names were in the insurance policy renewal but not all months, just the month when they renew it which was november, she was in the months before that, I wasnt since I recently got a driver license, so the IO said how come you are not main persons in the insurance and I said the car is on her aunts name we appear just as the drivers ( as insured), okay then Im only gonna need the one from november the others arent gonna work, how much do you pay for rent and we said $400 we live with our parents so we dont have a lease or anything, she said do you have a letter that says you live there, well we just pay cash since is our parents and she raised her and said well even if they are your parents you should a receipt every month, we showed the credit cards we have with the same #'s and she said why arent you in the credit card statement I said because I didnt have a SSN so I can not be a main person in the statement she went and got copys of the 2 credit cards which she got mad for 2 reasons because we didnt sign them and because my wife had the sticker in front of it, and I said well I never sign my CC and took 5 cards I had in my wallet and showed her and she said well you should in a really mean tone, then she asked for pictures (that we had a lot) 6 albums to be exact more than 900 pictures, then I started giving them to her and she started looking and looking she only went thru 3 of them and said thats enough and asked my wife to get a couple of pictures for the file, my wife took out 5 pictures and the IO said its that all, then my wife took 15 more and gave it to her, then she said you can go now we'll let you know in the mail, do you remember the way out.
she got mad for everything we did or said never shook our hands or said her name, she never said hello or Bye.