transfer
I meant RD = Jan 2001.
My wife is the derivative applicant. I don't know the reason for transfer. We were married about 12 months when we applied for I-485.
The interview appointment notice asks me to bring many things, including a sealed medical exam - I'm simply going to take the copies given to me be the doctor (already opened).
Also it asks for affidavit of support - I am not going to fill that out since this is not a family based case.
It also asks for items to prove marriage such as pictures, lease, joined accounts, etc.
Also you are required to take proof of I-140 approval. My lawyer's going to bring the original approval memo and the original application.
The list includes a lot more documents that you need to bring. I'm going to start gathering everything this weekend.
Currently they are not stamping the passport on the same day. You will have to wait for an approval notice in the mail and take it with you to get it stamped. The dates for stamping will probably be flexible ... I'm not too worried about stamping since it is a mere formality.
LocalINS - a note for you: make sure you do not surrender your advance parole during the interview since you plan to travel soon after the interview (and probably won't get stamped that day).