Hey all!
@m_abdulhafez 's FTJ derivative here. I went for my interview today at the US Embassy in Tokyo.
They took a look at our original marriage certificate, my original birth certificate, financial support documents (mostly bank statements and HR letters), DS-260 confirmation page, and the police certificates. the interviewer was very nice and we mostly casually chatted about the US, but he asked me questions my job and my husband's job, as well as our marriage date. Overall it went smoothly and he said he sees no reason not to approve the visa. He mentioned that the package with my passport should arrive within a week. Fingers crossed! Will update soon.
I do have one question about the GC though. I wonder if there is a way to just have my first and last name on the green card as opposed to my extended first name (which includes my father's name and grandfather's name). Is there a way to do that at this point?
Timeline for reference (copied/updated from
@m_abdulhafez 's post)
02/15/2022: Filed DS-260 indicating that I am doing AOS while my wife is doing CP in Tokyo
03/01/2022: AOS package sent
03/15/2022: NOA
04/18/2022: Biometrics
06/08/2022: Congressional inquiry sent , explaining the case with the FTJ and requesting an expedited interview.
06/30/2022: Email from KCC
"KCC has received payment of $330.00 for your case file. You have a case size of 2. Please send the remaining payment or provide a written statement"
Replied and got a same day generic reply about AOS process. Resent email with more clarification.
07/05/2022: Reply from KCC:
"The adjustment of status fee to the Department of State has been paid or indications on your DS-260 show that you wanted to adjust your status in the US. The payment of the adjustment of status fee indicates to KCC that you are residing in the US and wish to process your case at the local USCIS office. As a result, KCC did not continue the processing your case. To continue this case to consulate processing, please notify KCC with your request."
07/06/2022: Called USCIS to request appointment with Tier 2 agent
07/06/2022: Congressman Office received this reply:
Thank you for your inquiry June 8, 2022, regarding (Name) and the application for permanent residence/adjustment of status.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) records confirm that your constituent's case was transferred to the Phoenix Field Office, Phoenix, AZ. The case will be reviewed by an Immigration Services Officer to determine if additional information is needed or if a final adjudication can be reached. Your constituent will be notified by mail once an update is available. Your constituent can check case status on our website at uscis.gov by simply entering the receipt number listed above. Please note we are unable to provide a timeframe for the completion of this process. USCIS is mindful of the inconvenience of this matter and the case will be worked as soon as possible.
07/28/2022: Status on my USCIS changed to
New Card Is Being Produced!, also received message about tier 2 agent calling within two business days.
08/01/2022: + Received NOA +Wife called embassy to inform them about case, agent requested that she email over final NOA.
08/02/2022: Original Tier 2 call request was cancelled. Called USCIS again, explained case to Tier 1 agent to request expedited Tier 2 call.
08/04/2022: Mailed out I-824 form and Submitted inquiry to Senator office, called to explain case.
08/05/2022: + Received Green Card. Received Tier 2 call, explained case to agent who forwarded inquiry to FO.
+ Wife received email from embassy Immigrant Visa division to email final NOA, resident card, phone number, address. We added Marriage certificate, Award letter, copy of passport, DS-260 (myself and hers).
08/09/2022: Received email from state department to log into dv website for an update, logging in shows a letter from KCC stating that:
"KCC has completed the processing of the case and forwarded to interviewing office, Further inquiries should be addressed to the interviewing office" and
"An appointment has been scheduled for you at the US embassy stated below (Tokyo)" on the
14th of September.
DS-260 page changed to show that case was now at Tokyo. (the interview was made earlier by the embassy)
08/22/2022: Received email from the IV unit of the Embassy in Tokyo that the interview was moved to the 6th of September. They also asked me to submit the paperwork beforehand by post. I sent everything the next day by registered mail.
09/6/2022: Interview at US embassy in Tokyo.