Hello Everyone! I feel really guilty because I have not posted here in a while. With the holidays - I just got distracted.
I want to wish those that are still waiting - all the best, it will come through. Those that got approved - Congratulations!
My interview was on 12/15 and it took all but 7 minutes.
We got there about 15 minutes early and stood outside in line for about 4 minutes and then they called us in. We went through security and were ushered through a hallway into another waiting area. There was only one other couple waiting. We waited for another 5 minutes before the officer called us.
We walked into his office and he asked us to sit down. He then made us swear to tell the truth. We did. He asked for our ID’s and looked through all the paperwork I had submitted and then confirmed my name and address while marking the paperwork. He asked when we first met and then asked my husband where he was born.
Next thing he asked for was one document showing both our names. I had a long list of items so I had him select what he wanted and he picked the joint credit card copy. Then he started talking about the conditional green card. (At this point I did not want to say a word because I was too scared to talk!!) He told me it is only valid two years and explained the process of getting the 10 year card. He then asked for my passport and told me he was giving me a one month stamp that I could use to travel if I wanted to, although he said I would get the actual card in 8 days. (I was really surprised he wanted to stamp my passport because I have noticed they do not do that anymore - I had intended on asking for it)
Then he said congratulations on becoming a permanent resident. I was elated to say the least!!! I wanted to scream and jump up and down - but I could not. I started to get up then he asked
"Don’t you want to know how to get your citizenship?" So I sat down while he explained that. When he was done, he shook our hands and walked us out. The Interview did not take more than 7 minutes.
I got my green card a week later.
I really want to Thank everyone on this website because I could not have done it without you. Your help in filing, sending those documents was invaluable! Each and every story I read really helped me in making sure I sent the correct documents so I think we must continue to share to help those behind us.
Thanks Again.
By the way -
I never did get any email updates from USCIS but after my interview I got 5 emails from them. The online updates were fine.
