Hi everyone, I received my green card today! Still blows my mind that I’m already a LPR after only finding out I was selected in July 2018 (oops, forgot to check my entry) and sending my AOS package just two months ago. I feel incredibly lucky that my process was so quick and smooth.
Thank you to everyone who takes time to talk about their experiences and answer questions, and of course to Mom for her selflessness and patience in helping people for free! This forum has actually made ALL the difference. I remember finding out about my selection and trying to figure out what my next steps should be. I was like
My advice to everyone from my own experience and from reading this forum:
- Read everything thoroughly and get an idea of the process from beginning to end before you do anything because one wrong move could jeopardize your chances and your future.
- Be very attentive to details so you don't overlook anything. Knowing you double and triple-checked everything will put your mind at ease.
- Be very thorough in preparing your AOS package and other relevant supporting documents, especially if your case is not straightforward. Don't just hope you won't be questioned. This is the opportunity of a lifetime, so take it seriously.
- Do your part and put effort into finding the answer to your questions rather than asking every single thing that pops into your mind. The spreadsheet and previous years’ AOS threads are so helpful and the forum’s search feature is there for a reason. From my experience in the US (going on 7 years), common sense and being resourceful go a long way.
- I know this one can be hard but be patient and for your own sanity, stop overanalyzing and stressing out about little things!
Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk and good luck to everyone!