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Since I had A day off last Friday, My wife & I decided to do a "test run"
for our AOS interview date.
We wanted to take the metro rail to our AOS Interview, so we did a test run .
It was a good thing we did this , we were able to see where the exact bldg was and how long ( Aprox. ) it would take us to get from our home to the USCIS office in Los Angeles.
We found out a few important things, (such as no cameras are allowed in the Bldg.) We were able to go up to the actual floor and room of where our interview will take place. It makes it easier knowing where everything is. That way on the interview date we can be relaxed and not rushed.
We decided to take the metro rail so we won't have to worry about LA traffic, parking fees and driving (it will only cost us $6.00 for two 1 day pass'). We can focus on a relaxed ride downtown and prepare for the iinterview. We will leave about 2 hours prior to interview time, allowing for transfers and any delays that may occur, ( such as a emergency restroom break my wife needed. we had to go out of the metro xfer station and go searching for a public restroom. took 20 minutes
) We now know where we can find a public restroom clsoe to the station. and trust me in downtown LA , there are not many places that have public restrooms.
It will take a little over an hour to get there via Metro Rail Green Line--> Blue Line-->Red line ---> Civic Center Station & an easy 5 minute walk from the Civic Center Metro station and we are there 300 N. Los Angeles St. Afterwards we will spend the afternoon either celebrating with a picnic in beautiful downtown or sobbing over a drink in a small little tokyo bar.
After doing the test run I realised that I already knew how to get there as I have been to Disney Concert Hall & Little Tokyo several times, the USCIS office bldg. is within walking distance of all these places. It was nice to know that it will be easier than expected. I can be a bit anxious if i am going downtown as I rarely leave the South bay, & with Los Angeles Traffic it can be frusterating and easy to get delayed or veen lost on the way to a Downtown destination. The Rail system makes it so much easier!
Anyway; I encourage anyone who has the opportunity and is within close proximity to their DO to do a test run if you can! At least drive by the actual bldg. and get familiar with where you will need to go before the interview date, No surprises!
Now if only we could do a rehersal Interview
for our AOS interview date.
We wanted to take the metro rail to our AOS Interview, so we did a test run .
It was a good thing we did this , we were able to see where the exact bldg was and how long ( Aprox. ) it would take us to get from our home to the USCIS office in Los Angeles.
We found out a few important things, (such as no cameras are allowed in the Bldg.) We were able to go up to the actual floor and room of where our interview will take place. It makes it easier knowing where everything is. That way on the interview date we can be relaxed and not rushed.
We decided to take the metro rail so we won't have to worry about LA traffic, parking fees and driving (it will only cost us $6.00 for two 1 day pass'). We can focus on a relaxed ride downtown and prepare for the iinterview. We will leave about 2 hours prior to interview time, allowing for transfers and any delays that may occur, ( such as a emergency restroom break my wife needed. we had to go out of the metro xfer station and go searching for a public restroom. took 20 minutes
) We now know where we can find a public restroom clsoe to the station. and trust me in downtown LA , there are not many places that have public restrooms.It will take a little over an hour to get there via Metro Rail Green Line--> Blue Line-->Red line ---> Civic Center Station & an easy 5 minute walk from the Civic Center Metro station and we are there 300 N. Los Angeles St. Afterwards we will spend the afternoon either celebrating with a picnic in beautiful downtown or sobbing over a drink in a small little tokyo bar.
After doing the test run I realised that I already knew how to get there as I have been to Disney Concert Hall & Little Tokyo several times, the USCIS office bldg. is within walking distance of all these places. It was nice to know that it will be easier than expected. I can be a bit anxious if i am going downtown as I rarely leave the South bay, & with Los Angeles Traffic it can be frusterating and easy to get delayed or veen lost on the way to a Downtown destination. The Rail system makes it so much easier!
Anyway; I encourage anyone who has the opportunity and is within close proximity to their DO to do a test run if you can! At least drive by the actual bldg. and get familiar with where you will need to go before the interview date, No surprises!
Now if only we could do a rehersal Interview