Any May filers around?

Congratulations Praetorian!!!
I hope it goes the same way for us on monday!!!
All I am waiting for is my new passport but the embassy said they will fedex it tomorrow!!!!!
 
The second iPhone is for my wife ;)

I can replace the battery on my own if I need to. But anyways, thanks for the support guys. And yeah, You will see me around, for another 1500 more at least. Also when the time comes to file I-751 and N-400 ;)
 
Our interview experience

My wife's GC application is approved today. As promised here is the detailed post. :)

Our interview was scheduled at 130PM. We reached the USCIS building at 1245PM. Went through the double doors and security. The service representative asked me to go to the 3rd floor. Checked in at the counter and found seats in the waiting hall.

We waited for almost 2 hours before we were called in. The officer was very friendly and courteous. She immediately put us at ease and started talking in a comforting tone. After the usual swearing about the truth, she asked us for our Passports, DLs and EAD. She was intrigued with my new e-passport and we spent a few minutes talking about it.

Then she started the application walk-through and she basically went through each and every question on I-130 and I-485. After that she asked how we met, where we got married etc. Finally she asked us to show the documentation that we have to convince her that our marriage is genuine. We gae her copies of Federal TAx returns, our home title with both the names, telephone bill, Health insurance and Auto insurance cards. Finally we showed our traditional Indian colourful wedding picutures. She was happy that we are well prepared with all our documentation and said I am approving your application and you should get your Card by mail in about 2-4 weeks.

I asked for a stamp on the passport and she said they are not stamping the passports anymore unless there is an emergency to travel.

We thanked her, collected our original documents and headed out. No time to celebrate. At work things are hectic for both of us and I am travelling to India this weekend. Hopefully we can celebrate after I come back.

Finally thank you for everyone who contributes to this forum. Without this board, I would have gone nuts. These last 7 months have been an incredible ride for me to go through all kinds of paperwork. I am just fortunate enough to complete these things quickly.

To all the people who are waiting, pls be patient and I am sure your turn will come to share the good news. Once I am back, I will try to visit this board as much as I can. Hopefully I can contribute and answer some questions for the newbies.

Goodluck you all. :)

Prasad
 
Mpanati, thanks for your post with the interview description. Once again, congrats! And enjoy your visit at your home country!
 
PraetorianXI said:
Hey Everyone!

We got approved :) in Atlanta today. Everything went really well, but anyways I wanted to share my experience with all of you:

Left from Alabama at 7:30 AM. Took us about Two hours to get there.

The DO is a 3 story building with the USCIS logo and name... impressive and yet scary.

We entered they building at 11:23 AM and went through the security (metal detector and x-rays) Make sure you empty your pockets!

Went to the 3rd floor and it is all for Adjustment of Status cases. Went to to the window and a nice lady took my interview notice and used a machine to stamp the date and time on it. She also checked our name on a list of interviews for the day.

We were told to wait, and so we did for about 1 hour.

There were quite a few other couples, and some family groups. Some lawyers too. Mostly the people with lawyers seemed clueless about immigration stuff and not prepared (did not bring enough evidence with them).

Anyways, after waiting.... Officer J. B. called us to his office. He mispronounced my last name so I corrected him :p. He asked us to sit down (did not matter where) and asked for our IDs (Passports, SSN Cards, Driver Licenses). We gave them to him and we were sworn in. (Raise your right hand and say that everything you are about to answer is the truth).

Then the officer pulled out my A-File (Alien File, folder full of documents including the envelope I used to mail back the RFE).

He started asking my wife her address, place of birth, phone number, social security number. Then he asked me the same questions, basically he was reading of the I-130. And making sure we were who we said we are.

Then he asked me how I entered the country. Where? What visa?. I answered and told him about traveling on AP.

I must admit I was a bit nervous at first. But after the few initial questions we all relaxed. Specially after telling him about our ordeal with secondary inspection and almost missing our flight last night.

He kept pressing on me, about my SSN (which I do not have) and where do I work (I do not work yet). He asked me twice. He also asked me my parents first names. And asked us both if our signatures were the ones on each of the forms.

He asked my wife how she met me, and if she had filed to sponsor another immigrant before, asked her how long she knew me before we got married and asked us both (more than once) if we had even been married/had children ANYWHERE else in the planet. He asked me if I had ever filed for residency or benefits. Also asked If I ever had been in removal proceedings (deportation).

He seemed to have a problem with the I-864, because my wife's (sponsor) income last year was wayyyy under the poverty guidelines. But I had an employment letter and pay stubs ready (she got a new job January this year, so we now meet the poverty guidelines by a long shot now).

He then asked for any joint documents and I produced them. He did not even look at them. I told him we did not have many things together (Except for Apartment Lease, Car Title, Netflix Subscription, Water Bill -that i pay-, Joint Bank accounts). Because I do not have a SNN = no credit = no bills on my name.

I told him we had lots of pictures, but he said it was OK he did not need to see them.

Then he asked me EACH and EVERY one of the "have you ever" (been a terrorist, killed someone, etc) and "do you plan to" (practice espionage, practice polygamy, overthrown the US government, etc) Questions... NO KIDDING, He asked ALL of them. To which I answered all "NO".

He said "Well, you guys are the first EASY case I have had today" :D and that made my day!

Then he got his keys and UNLOCKED a drawer and produced the Approval Stamp. He did not stamp my passport and I did not ask. It was interesting that they LOCK the stamp in a drawer!

He stamped forms in two places, inside my A-file and asked me for my AP document. Asked me If I planned to travel again, and I said December. He said I should have my Resident Card within 1 month, so I would not need it anymore and he took it! He did not take my I-94 (Paroled) from my passport.

So I dared to ask: "Does that mean that I cleared the FBI name check?" and he said "Yeah! everything cleared for you!" and I thought YAY!

He was getting up to make copies of everything and I told him "I already got copies made for you" he smiled and sat down, and said "You were really WELL PREPARED" (So I advice you, make copies of everything you bring and produce it only when asked. Have it organized with tabs, so you can find it quickly.)

He printed out something :confused: signed it, and put it on my A-file and told me that concludes the interview! I asked him so I just wait for the mail right? Shook his hand and we left.

That was it! We were approved. We of course kept our composure until we got on the elevator, and then we hugged and kissed :D.

Now, He did not say ANYTHING about the Conditions on my Permanent Residency, nor mentioned anything about the 2 years card, or I-751. Which makes me wonder... did I get a 10-year card?! :D ;) even though we have been married for 4 months and 1 day?

But that was my experience! :D I hope it helps you all. Thank you so much for your prayers and support! and Do not worry, I will stay in touch!

I have had no LUDs or Emails yet. But I will keep you all posted!.

Prae.- Resident
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CONGRATULATIONS! I knew you guys would get approved :) Enjoy life now as a LPR. Also, thanks a bunch for the detailed post; very informative indeed. Hope to see you around, we know you'd be busy with work et. al soon. Again, congrats,buddy.
 
Thanks again and congrats to mpanati's wife!

I knew I forgot something about my post. The IO asked also when and where we got married in at least two occasions. It was as if he tried to make us slip something up :p

Anyways, no updates or emails yet. I guess thinks must be hectic at the DO.:p
 
My interview is on 08/27 just about 19 days away and I just noticed that I got an LUD on my I-485 yesterday, what could that mean? I was rather expecting an approval for my EAD. Can anybody tell me what probably this LUD is for? Thanks
 
adom.2007 said:
My interview is on 08/27 just about 19 days away and I just noticed that I got an LUD on my I-485 yesterday, what could that mean? I was rather expecting an approval for my EAD. Can anybody tell me what probably this LUD is for? Thanks
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Your FBI namecheck cleared. :)

But it shows you are a terrorist and the SWAT team is waiting for you at the DO. :eek:
 
PraetorianXI said:
Your FBI namecheck cleared. :)

But it shows you are a terrorist and the SWAT team is waiting for you at the DO. :eek:
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LPR PraetorianXI Thanks for the response. Please tell them my terrorism is directed at my wife ONLY using my WMD on our matrimonial bed. Anyway, I had another LUD on same I-485 again today. Does it mean the SWAT team is pulling out troops?
 
Big Congrats Praetorian and Mpanati.....

I GOT EMAIL SAYING 'CARD PRODUCTION ORDERED'........i'm on vacation too and this email made my day :)
 
G_C said:
I have applied for my parents I 130/I 485 in may and received their green cards yesterday. Following is their timeline.

DO: San jose, CA
5/19 : Mailed application
5/24 : Notice date
6/25 : Case trasfered to CSC
7/3: Case pending at CSC
7/11 : Biometrics done
7/24 :I-130 and I 485 approved, card production ordered
7/26: I 130 approval notice received
7/30 : Green cards received

Thanks a lot to everyone for helping me while filling the forms and the updates.
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GC, I am also applying for my parents.can u please guide me.
-how long did you wait for before applying for your parents (AOS)
-what supporting document did u sent with application(AOS)

thanks for ur valuable guidence.
regards/kab901
 
To all who have received approval for their EADs, did you guys get emails when your cases were approved? Or did you see the message on the USCIS website and got emails when card production was ordered?

I'm getting a little antsy here, need the EAD ASAP as I'm getting close to my current F1-OPT end date.
 
leleth said:
Congratulatulations PraetorianXI:)


Number of the pages changed because we have 30 replies on one page instead 15 now, that is why we are now on the page 44 instead 88 ....


I have a question about ssn - I applied for one today and instead a number I got a letter saying that I can get ssn after they will verify the documents I gave them and it make take up to 6-12 weeks... is that normal?

Basically the person that I was talking to was extremaly rude and lazy.... ooo and before giving me the letter she told me that immigration haven't verified me yet... I hope she didn't mean a namecheck , and she was just talking about the documents I provided.....
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I am in the same position as you.. the only difference is I already had the SS number from before, but I've lost my card. So, anyways I went to the SS office to get the replacement card, and the lady told me the exact same thing she told you. This immigration process is nothing but waiting. Anyway, the letter she gave me said that it may take up to four weeks, which is ridiculous, since we need to work now. I really cannot afford to be out of work for another month. Hopefully everything checks out and we get our SS card soon!!! Good luck!!
 
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