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ishmog said:
My Interview Experience - September 3, 2021

1. Entered USCIS FO around 9:10 am and went through security.

2. Went to the reception and got a waiting ticket number.

3. There was no one in the huge waiting hall but me. I started contemplating on life and existence while sitting and waiting lol.

4. After five minutes of waiting, the IO came to receive me.

5. She was very friendly and we had a small conversation about my university since she saw me wearing my UCF mask.

6. Once we reached her office, she made me swear the oath: "I do solemnly swear...". I wasn't sure whether to repeat what she said or just say "Yes". So I asked her and she told me to just say "Yes." The repeating part is for Citizenship interviews only.

7. She went through my I-485 form and asked me a couple of questions such as full name, date of birth, if I had any visa denials in the past, parents' name etc. Then she asked if I already graduated and then asked for my university diploma so she could make a photocopy. She asked a few more details about my status as a student here and asked to see my EAD (OPT) card. She told me my EAD will no longer be valid once she approves my case (got a little excited but I stayed calm and maintained my composure ;)).

8. She did not ask for my original high school transcript or certificate, birth certificate extract, I-20, I-94. She already had those on file. Plus the BC extract that I sent in my AOS package was an original, not copy. I had my mom obtain two BC extracts before she traveled to the U.S for my graduation back in May.

9. She then proceeded to ask some of the technical questions from form I-485 (part 8. general eligibility and inadmissibility grounds) which she expected my honest and confident "Yes or No" response.

10. She asked me if I was part of a club or organization in college or anywhere. She then gave me a small paper to write down all the clubs for which I was a member while in college since I mentioned some of them.

11. She quickly examined all my documents in my AOS package to make sure she had everything covered. After that, she told me that she will approve my case and congratulated me after which she asked for my signature. That was it!

12. Overall it took about 20 mins but the IO was kind, friendly and inclusive. On the way out, she congratulated me again and jokingly told me not to get married anytime soon. She meant to live and enjoy my new life by myself for a while. I told her that today is my dad's birthday and what better gift than tell him about my case approval.

13. I left the Field Office and happily got inside the car and drove home while listening to some country music. I checked my case status on arrival and was surprised to see that it had already been updated. That was fast!

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ishmog said:
My Interview Experience - September 3, 2021

1. Entered USCIS FO around 9:10 am and went through security.

2. Went to the reception and got a waiting ticket number.

3. There was no one in the huge waiting hall but me. I started contemplating on life and existence while sitting and waiting lol.

4. After five minutes of waiting, the IO came to receive me.

5. She was very friendly and we had a small conversation about my university since she saw me wearing my UCF mask.

6. Once we reached her office, she made me swear the oath: "I do solemnly swear...". I wasn't sure whether to repeat what she said or just say "Yes". So I asked her and she told me to just say "Yes." The repeating part is for Citizenship interviews only.

7. She went through my I-485 form and asked me a couple of questions such as full name, date of birth, if I had any visa denials in the past, parents' name etc. Then she asked if I already graduated and then asked for my university diploma so she could make a photocopy. She asked a few more details about my status as a student here and asked to see my EAD (OPT) card. She told me my EAD will no longer be valid once she approves my case (got a little excited but I stayed calm and maintained my composure ;)).

8. She did not ask for my original high school transcript or certificate, birth certificate extract, I-20, I-94. She already had those on file. Plus the BC extract that I sent in my AOS package was an original, not copy. I had my mom obtain two BC extracts before she traveled to the U.S for my graduation back in May.

9. She then proceeded to ask some of the technical questions from form I-485 (part 8. general eligibility and inadmissibility grounds) which she expected my honest and confident "Yes or No" response.

10. She asked me if I was part of a club or organization in college or anywhere. She then gave me a small paper to write down all the clubs for which I was a member while in college since I mentioned some of them.

11. She quickly examined all my documents in my AOS package to make sure she had everything covered. After that, she told me that she will approve my case and congratulated me after which she asked for my signature. That was it!

12. Overall it took about 20 mins but the IO was kind, friendly and inclusive. On the way out, she congratulated me again and jokingly told me not to get married anytime soon. She meant to live and enjoy my new life by myself for a while. I told her that today is my dad's birthday and what better gift than tell him about my case approval.

13. I left the Field Office and happily got inside the car and drove home while listening to some country music. I checked my case status on arrival and was surprised to see that it had already been updated. That was fast!

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Congrats, you made it!!!
 
ishmog said:
My Interview Experience - September 3, 2021

1. Entered USCIS FO around 9:10 am and went through security.

2. Went to the reception and got a waiting ticket number.

3. There was no one in the huge waiting hall but me. I started contemplating on life and existence while sitting and waiting lol.

4. After five minutes of waiting, the IO came to receive me.

5. She was very friendly and we had a small conversation about my university since she saw me wearing my UCF mask.

6. Once we reached her office, she made me swear the oath: "I do solemnly swear...". I wasn't sure whether to repeat what she said or just say "Yes". So I asked her and she told me to just say "Yes." The repeating part is for Citizenship interviews only.

7. She went through my I-485 form and asked me a couple of questions such as full name, date of birth, if I had any visa denials in the past, parents' name etc. Then she asked if I already graduated and then asked for my university diploma so she could make a photocopy. She asked a few more details about my status as a student here and asked to see my EAD (OPT) card. She told me my EAD will no longer be valid once she approves my case (got a little excited but I stayed calm and maintained my composure ;)).

8. She did not ask for my original high school transcript or certificate, birth certificate extract, I-20, I-94. She already had those on file. Plus the BC extract that I sent in my AOS package was an original, not copy. I had my mom obtain two BC extracts before she traveled to the U.S for my graduation back in May.

9. She then proceeded to ask some of the technical questions from form I-485 (part 8. general eligibility and inadmissibility grounds) which she expected my honest and confident "Yes or No" response.

10. She asked me if I was part of a club or organization in college or anywhere. She then gave me a small paper to write down all the clubs for which I was a member while in college since I mentioned some of them.

11. She quickly examined all my documents in my AOS package to make sure she had everything covered. After that, she told me that she will approve my case and congratulated me after which she asked for my signature. That was it!

12. Overall it took about 20 mins but the IO was kind, friendly and inclusive. On the way out, she congratulated me again and jokingly told me not to get married anytime soon. She meant to live and enjoy my new life by myself for a while. I told her that today is my dad's birthday and what better gift than tell him about my case approval.

13. I left the Field Office and happily got inside the car and drove home while listening to some country music. I checked my case status on arrival and was surprised to see that it had already been updated. That was fast!

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Congratulations!!
 
alves.sebastiao said:
No. It comes after. After case was approved, u will get tracking number of ur card.
New Card is being produced, Case was approved and My case was mailed to me. this the updates
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How will I receive the tracking number? Will I see it on my USCIS online account or get a text/email?
Thanks
 
Hey,

I sent my AOS packed in July, and I just received my note of action letter today saying that my application was received and is being processed (no bio letter or IL letter yet).
1. What is the next step?
2. Considering that the FY ends at the end of the month, do I have a chance of making it to interview and get approved before September 30th?
3. Also, can I schedule for bio (or walk in) and IL without a letter from USCIS?

Thank you so much!!!
 
Hey,

I sent my AOS packed in July, and I just received my note of action letter today saying that my application was received and is being processed (no bio letter or IL letter yet).
1. What is the next step?
2. Considering that the FY ends at the end of the month, do I have a chance of making it to interview and get approved before September 30th?
3. What can I do to expedite the process? I have seen some people talking about congressman inquiry or talking to USCIS rep, can I do anything?
4. Also, can I schedule for a bio (or walk in) and IL directly without letters from USCIS?

I am not sure I know well what to do, so I would really appreciate your help.

Thank you so much!!!
 
Hey everyone!

Amazing news, I had my interview on August 31st 2021 and 2 days after that my status changed to Green Card being produced. The officer told me as soon as I entered the interview that everything look fine, and that he was just going to ask me the routine Yes/No questions. The only thing he was missing was the file from KCC because they had though I had 2 pay for 2 persons even though my wife will be FTJ. I clarified this with the officer and that´s why it took 2 days to get approved.

I am on the process of doing the FTJ now. I send my I824 form and requested help from my congressman. I am not sure if this will be obtained in time before the end of the fiscal year, but paying 465 USD for a chance to be reunited with my wife sooner is definitely worth it!. I was hoping to also file I130 and petition for my wife and as permanent resident (F2A) right now, so that in case the fiscal year ends and FTJ doesn´t work I win 1 month of time for my I130 petition. Can I do so and file both at the same time?

Thank you very much for all your help! Mom, Susie, Everyone! It´s a dream come true.
 
miemie said:
Hey,

I sent my AOS packed in July, and I just received my note of action letter today saying that my application was received and is being processed (no bio letter or IL letter yet).
1. What is the next step?
2. Considering that the FY ends at the end of the month, do I have a chance of making it to interview and get approved before September 30th?
3. What can I do to expedite the process? I have seen some people talking about congressman inquiry or talking to USCIS rep, can I do anything?
4. Also, can I schedule for a bio (or walk in) and IL directly without letters from USCIS?

I am not sure I know well what to do, so I would really appreciate your help.

Thank you so much!!!
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1. The steps are listed on the AOS process spreadsheet, take a look at it.
2. Wait and see, that’s all I can say at this point. Time will tell.
3. You can try either or both of the two options already identified - no harm in trying both at this point considering you have just 4 weeks left.
4. No you can’t attend a bio walk-in without the bio letter. And you can’t visit the FO either for an interview without being invited to do so.
 
kolopoi0 said:
Hey everyone!

Amazing news, I had my interview on August 31st 2021 and 2 days after that my status changed to Green Card being produced. The officer told me as soon as I entered the interview that everything look fine, and that he was just going to ask me the routine Yes/No questions. The only thing he was missing was the file from KCC because they had though I had 2 pay for 2 persons even though my wife will be FTJ. I clarified this with the officer and that´s why it took 2 days to get approved.

I am on the process of doing the FTJ now. I send my I824 form and requested help from my congressman. I am not sure if this will be obtained in time before the end of the fiscal year, but paying 465 USD for a chance to be reunited with my wife sooner is definitely worth it!. I was hoping to also file I130 and petition for my wife and as permanent resident (F2A) right now, so that in case the fiscal year ends and FTJ doesn´t work I win 1 month of time for my I130 petition. Can I do so and file both at the same time?

Thank you very much for all your help! Mom, Susie, Everyone! It´s a dream come true.
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Did you discuss the possibility of sending your USCIS case file to your home embassy for your wife’s FTJ process with your IO?
 
Sm1smom said:
Did you discuss the possibility of sending your USCIS case file to your home embassy for your wife’s FTJ process with your IO?I
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I asked him if in order to do so I could hand him my I824 form so that my FTJ process could start (I brought it with myself to the interview). He mentioned that he couldn't receive it and that I had to send it to the lockbox. He was very kind in making sure he could do as much as he can to help, but I think he was not sure about what else he could do on his end of things.
 
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ishmog said:
My Interview Experience - September 3, 2021

1. Entered USCIS FO around 9:10 am and went through security.

2. Went to the reception and got a waiting ticket number.

3. There was no one in the huge waiting hall but me. I started contemplating on life and existence while sitting and waiting lol.

4. After five minutes of waiting, the IO came to receive me.

5. She was very friendly and we had a small conversation about my university since she saw me wearing my UCF mask.

6. Once we reached her office, she made me swear the oath: "I do solemnly swear...". I wasn't sure whether to repeat what she said or just say "Yes". So I asked her and she told me to just say "Yes." The repeating part is for Citizenship interviews only.

7. She went through my I-485 form and asked me a couple of questions such as full name, date of birth, if I had any visa denials in the past, parents' name etc. Then she asked if I already graduated and then asked for my university diploma so she could make a photocopy. She asked a few more details about my status as a student here and asked to see my EAD (OPT) card. She told me my EAD will no longer be valid once she approves my case (got a little excited but I stayed calm and maintained my composure ;)).

8. She did not ask for my original high school transcript or certificate, birth certificate extract, I-20, I-94. She already had those on file. Plus the BC extract that I sent in my AOS package was an original, not copy. I had my mom obtain two BC extracts before she traveled to the U.S for my graduation back in May.

9. She then proceeded to ask some of the technical questions from form I-485 (part 8. general eligibility and inadmissibility grounds) which she expected my honest and confident "Yes or No" response.

10. She asked me if I was part of a club or organization in college or anywhere. She then gave me a small paper to write down all the clubs for which I was a member while in college since I mentioned some of them.

11. She quickly examined all my documents in my AOS package to make sure she had everything covered. After that, she told me that she will approve my case and congratulated me after which she asked for my signature. That was it!

12. Overall it took about 20 mins but the IO was kind, friendly and inclusive. On the way out, she congratulated me again and jokingly told me not to get married anytime soon. She meant to live and enjoy my new life by myself for a while. I told her that today is my dad's birthday and what better gift than tell him about my case approval.

13. I left the Field Office and happily got inside the car and drove home while listening to some country music. I checked my case status on arrival and was surprised to see that it had already been updated. That was fast!

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kolopoi0 said:
Hey everyone!

Amazing news, I had my interview on August 31st 2021 and 2 days after that my status changed to Green Card being produced. The officer told me as soon as I entered the interview that everything look fine, and that he was just going to ask me the routine Yes/No questions. The only thing he was missing was the file from KCC because they had though I had 2 pay for 2 persons even though my wife will be FTJ. I clarified this with the officer and that´s why it took 2 days to get approved.

I am on the process of doing the FTJ now. I send my I824 form and requested help from my congressman. I am not sure if this will be obtained in time before the end of the fiscal year, but paying 465 USD for a chance to be reunited with my wife sooner is definitely worth it!. I was hoping to also file I130 and petition for my wife and as permanent resident (F2A) right now, so that in case the fiscal year ends and FTJ doesn´t work I win 1 month of time for my I130 petition. Can I do so and file both at the same time?

Thank you very much for all your help! Mom, Susie, Everyone! It´s a dream come true.
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Good luck with your FTJ process! I had a similar experience with my IO, she said she was not authorized to receive I-824 from me anyway. I just requested help from my congresswoman and the same day, I learned the US Embassy in my country stopped processing DV cases a week ago!
 
SusieQQQ said:
Oh no. Which country is that?
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Turkey. 10 days ago, only Embassy (Ankara) was processing the DV cases and Istanbul Consulate was directing you to Ankara. As soon as I got approved, I tried to email the Embassy but I was directed to a link informing 'due to pandemic, the US Embassy is unable to interview 2021 DV applicants'. The Embassy is only prioritizing cases related to US citizens (spouses, children, parents, fiancee) and family based visas (F applicants). I already asked for help from Congresswoman. Maybe I should argue that FTJ should be considered as F application since it has "F' in it :)
I will be following @kolopoi0's progress (especially on F2A) and maybe do the same.
 
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