veronica318
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Hello everyone! I've been an avid reader of the different threads here, and usually don't post much.
My USC husband and I went for an interview this morning at 9:15am. We arrived at 9am, and went through the metal detector etc. We were barely seated at 9:05am, when we were called 5 minutes later.
The officer was very nice, but so hard to read. I could not tell if he was serious or joking. Before we sat down, he made us take an oath that we would tell the truth.
He then told us he had reviewed our case while having coffee this morning, and that he is familiar with everything we had sent in.
His first question was why I had not filed for my son? I explained that it was because he lives with my parents in South Korea and that they have legal guardianship over him, while we cannot afford to have him live with us yet.
He asked us other questions such as how we met, what our first date was like, etc. He also asked us why we got married in Vegas! When we told him convenience, and that we were going to buy a house together, he seemed satisfied. We also showed him pictures of our later BIG wedding and he seemed appeased.
He asked to see additional documents we wanted to provide: birth certificate for myself, hubby and my child. He also asked to see passports. He commented on how many countries I've been, asked how many languages I speak, etc. He looked at our wedding pictures, and old pictures of us since we started dating.
He made copies of the documents, and kept two pictures. He disappeared saying he would have his supervisor look at it, since I was out of status for more than 180 days. He came back saying his supervisor signed off on it. *Note, he did not use the word approved. However he did say we would receive the green card in the mail within the next three weeks*
He then told us the IMPORTANCE of filing for the removal conditions within 90 days of expiration. He told us he has seen so many people forget, and regret it later. He made us sign a paper saying we understand the 90 day window for removal of conditions.
He did not take my EAD or my AP. He said the EAD will automatically expire once green card is ordered for production. He also said to keep the AP. He did not stamp my passport either.
He asked if we had any questions, and I asked whether it is safe now to buy tickets to leave country for Christmas vacay. He said he thinks it would be safer to wait for actual green card to arrive.
He also said that their system is down due to a glitch and might not be up till this afternoon or tomorrow. He said "this is why I can't approve you right now, because I have to wait till the system gets back up. But once it is back up, I will order the card for production".
He said I would receive a letter in the mail also explaining the 90 day period to file for removal of conditions, and that I would receive a 757 in the mail (or is it 797? can't remember!)
He said I had my AP, just in case I really want to travel.
SO NOW, my question is, would it be safe to buy tickets for our vacation once I get that email saying the card has been ordered for production??? It is only 11/29 today, and we are planning on flying 12/22.
Also, does this seem like a positive outcome interview? Was my GC really approved? So hard to celebrate when I don't have a stamp on my passport!
THanks so much for reading through my super long experience!
My USC husband and I went for an interview this morning at 9:15am. We arrived at 9am, and went through the metal detector etc. We were barely seated at 9:05am, when we were called 5 minutes later.
The officer was very nice, but so hard to read. I could not tell if he was serious or joking. Before we sat down, he made us take an oath that we would tell the truth.
He then told us he had reviewed our case while having coffee this morning, and that he is familiar with everything we had sent in.
His first question was why I had not filed for my son? I explained that it was because he lives with my parents in South Korea and that they have legal guardianship over him, while we cannot afford to have him live with us yet.
He asked us other questions such as how we met, what our first date was like, etc. He also asked us why we got married in Vegas! When we told him convenience, and that we were going to buy a house together, he seemed satisfied. We also showed him pictures of our later BIG wedding and he seemed appeased.
He asked to see additional documents we wanted to provide: birth certificate for myself, hubby and my child. He also asked to see passports. He commented on how many countries I've been, asked how many languages I speak, etc. He looked at our wedding pictures, and old pictures of us since we started dating.
He made copies of the documents, and kept two pictures. He disappeared saying he would have his supervisor look at it, since I was out of status for more than 180 days. He came back saying his supervisor signed off on it. *Note, he did not use the word approved. However he did say we would receive the green card in the mail within the next three weeks*
He then told us the IMPORTANCE of filing for the removal conditions within 90 days of expiration. He told us he has seen so many people forget, and regret it later. He made us sign a paper saying we understand the 90 day window for removal of conditions.
He did not take my EAD or my AP. He said the EAD will automatically expire once green card is ordered for production. He also said to keep the AP. He did not stamp my passport either.
He asked if we had any questions, and I asked whether it is safe now to buy tickets to leave country for Christmas vacay. He said he thinks it would be safer to wait for actual green card to arrive.
He also said that their system is down due to a glitch and might not be up till this afternoon or tomorrow. He said "this is why I can't approve you right now, because I have to wait till the system gets back up. But once it is back up, I will order the card for production".
He said I would receive a letter in the mail also explaining the 90 day period to file for removal of conditions, and that I would receive a 757 in the mail (or is it 797? can't remember!)
He said I had my AP, just in case I really want to travel.
SO NOW, my question is, would it be safe to buy tickets for our vacation once I get that email saying the card has been ordered for production??? It is only 11/29 today, and we are planning on flying 12/22.
Also, does this seem like a positive outcome interview? Was my GC really approved? So hard to celebrate when I don't have a stamp on my passport!
THanks so much for reading through my super long experience!
