Its over!
Yes, friends.
Finally, the moment has come.
Two hours ago I got the stamp in my passport. Three year ordeal is over.
Interview was straight-forward and simple. Asked for employment letter, tax returns, bank statemens, rental lease, daughters BC etc to prove marriage. The officer was very friendly and never even read any of the documents that we provided. The whole thing was over in an hour. Big relief. Hasnt sunk in yet. First thing I am doing after coming home was to make this posting.
I appreciate all of you support and advice. Thanks for bearing with me during my ups and downs with this process. We have a very good support network here with this forum.
All the best to all of you.
RD: Aug22, 2001
ND: Sep26, 2001
FP Dec 2001
RFE: Dec02, 2002
RFE Rcvd: Dec19 2002(Employment and birth cert affidavit)
Local Transfer to Denver: Feb2, 2003
Interview and approval date: MAr 06 2003
Thank God, it worked out finally.
Some local INS tips:
We reached there 90 minutes early. We werent allowed in untill 15 minutes before the interview time.
Better to take photocopy of all documents you are taking.
You can go directly inside when you enter. Pls dont bother about the queue, since you have an appointment. You can barge in, believe me.
If no parking available near INS try the parking lot near the Wells Fargo bank. (INS parking not allowed near the 7-11)