DV 2011 AOS Only
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I was scheduled for the interview on 10.30 AM, arrived there on 10.00 AM, called in on 10.45 AM, and done on 11.00 AM ^^
The interview was very easy and the IO was very very nice..I practically was only asked about the questions in the form I-485:
- Name, address, DOB, SSN, father's and mother's name
- Yes/No questions
- Have I ever applied for immigrant status before?
- The first time I entered the US and the last time I left the US.
- What do I study in the US and where is my university?
- Other very easy questions.
As for the documents, she asked for my original driver license, birth certificate, HS diploma, I-20, and passport.
After that, it's done !! She checked something on the computer and she said that she will approve my case today and gave me a piece of approval letter. The card will arrive in 2-4 weeks.
Now I have some questions for those that have passed the interview.
1. I know that I need to change my SSN so that I can work off-campus. Will my SS Number changed or they will only change the card? If they will change the number altogether, what will happen to my credit history?
2. Do I have to wait until I have received the actual GC to go to the SS Office or I can just show them the approval letter I received today?
Thanks guys ^^
The interview was very easy and the IO was very very nice..I practically was only asked about the questions in the form I-485:
- Name, address, DOB, SSN, father's and mother's name
- Yes/No questions
- Have I ever applied for immigrant status before?
- The first time I entered the US and the last time I left the US.
- What do I study in the US and where is my university?
- Other very easy questions.
As for the documents, she asked for my original driver license, birth certificate, HS diploma, I-20, and passport.
After that, it's done !! She checked something on the computer and she said that she will approve my case today and gave me a piece of approval letter. The card will arrive in 2-4 weeks.
Now I have some questions for those that have passed the interview.
1. I know that I need to change my SSN so that I can work off-campus. Will my SS Number changed or they will only change the card? If they will change the number altogether, what will happen to my credit history?
2. Do I have to wait until I have received the actual GC to go to the SS Office or I can just show them the approval letter I received today?
Thanks guys ^^
I think upon request by the local FO they will transfer DV case file to the FO. Whats going with your case? What is the status, any updates?
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Guys,is it necessary to include 2 or 4 pictures in I-485 package?On a website it says two pictures but i remember i was reading in a forum before that it is better to include 4 since two of them would go to a medical exam form.
did someone use tabs and acco fasteners when organizing a package for sending it?
thanks a lot!
did someone use tabs and acco fasteners when organizing a package for sending it?
thanks a lot!
@msodiqus7 !Thanks!
I would like to clarify again about EAD. We apply for EAD to get a work permission before we get a green card since if we have a green card we dont need it. It means it is ok not to include a form for EAD into I-485 package,just wait for a green card???Is it correct?
I would like to clarify again about EAD. We apply for EAD to get a work permission before we get a green card since if we have a green card we dont need it. It means it is ok not to include a form for EAD into I-485 package,just wait for a green card???Is it correct?
Yes,you can file later on if you need it,just you need a copy of NoA.right know you don't need to include it,if your cards expiration date is not close.
Hope I could help you.
Hope I could help you.
Regarding the EAD, some people apply in order to get it so they can work before the GC comes, but from what I've seen this year, a lot of people do not get it. In my case I did not apply for one as I had one already, but my husband applied, but we did not get any updates on the status of the EAD, but we don't need it now anymore as we got the cards 
Thanks natta ^^
But then another question, can I apply for off-campus jobs right away or I have to wait for the SS to change first?
Thanks !!
The GC and the SS card you have now are enough till you get the new SS card, but you need the actual green card though.
My interview was scheduled for 8:30am. I was called in around 9:45am by a senior gentlemen. He led me to his office and asked me to raise my right hand to take the oath to tell the truth. The entire interview lasted for about 15 minutes.
He rapidly flipped through my KCC and AOS files and went over the some of the "Have you ever" questions on I-485. Then, he asked me what I'm studying and what kind of applications I will be doing with my degree. He spent sometime typing stuff on the computer, and then later took off the I-94 from my passport and put the temporary I-551 stamp on it. Then he said I will be getting my GC in the mail in a few weeks. And, he ended the interview with a few jokes and that was it. 2 hours later, I received CPO text message.
Best of luck to all !!!
He rapidly flipped through my KCC and AOS files and went over the some of the "Have you ever" questions on I-485. Then, he asked me what I'm studying and what kind of applications I will be doing with my degree. He spent sometime typing stuff on the computer, and then later took off the I-94 from my passport and put the temporary I-551 stamp on it. Then he said I will be getting my GC in the mail in a few weeks. And, he ended the interview with a few jokes and that was it. 2 hours later, I received CPO text message.
Best of luck to all !!!
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