Hello!
We had our interview this morning….
We arrived 15 mins early and then checking in took about 10 mins. We then waited about 20 mins before being called in. IO was polite and asked for all original ID documents first. We then went through the “oath” with him. He asked for a copy of our DV receipt (even though we had sent this with our AOS package). He then proceeded to go over pretty much everything in each of our I-485s making any necessary notes along the way. We had to add a citation for a speeding ticket and provided a copy which he said he’d add to the file. He asked details of employment, military experience and citizenship. We had to have photo and fingerprints done again (just index fingers). At the end he asked if there was anything else to be amended which we answered no. We then signed the I-485s. He gave us a letter for each pretty much saying our file is under review. He said he couldn’t tell us when a decision would be made and commented that they didn’t process many DV cases there but once a decision was made we would receive a letter in the mail. He said he needed to keep the expired EAD cards, which he did. I asked if our background clearances had been received (taken on the 13th) and he was confused as to why we did biometrics when he did them today. Not sure of this comment?? He said he couldn’t see any problems when he checked our files online. I also asked if he had requested our file from KCC and he didn’t even know who KCC was. He commented about some information being “out there” that was incorrect so again, I’m not sure about his comment. He also knew nothing about the case status being updated online once approved either. It appeared that perhaps another person checks the file before being approved and maybe that person would be aware of that part of the process.
The interview itself took about 45mins and I must say that IO made us feel quite nervous. Fingers crossed for a good outcome!
