October 2007 Filers

RustyNail74,

I would not worry about whether the Interview Letter says Initial Interview or not. This is the only interview you are expected to attend unless the IO decides you need another.

My letter also said Initial Interview.

Well, I hope it would not matter!

Thanks for the feedback...
 
I filed in early November, but just wanted to post my information here..

Good luck to everyone here..
 
I filed I-130 on the Oct 17th 07 in Vermont and they received it on Oct. 22nd. My check wasn't cashed till 1/14/08. Today is 1/22/08 and I still haven't reveived any NOA. What is going on here?
 
Don't worry

Did your Interview Letter say 'Initial' interview?


Don't worry RustyNail74, even my appt letter said 'Initial' and also my husband's naturalization appoinment letter said 'Initial' --- both were hassle free affairs.

As long as one's case is genuine, there is nothing to worry about in the interview. Just make sure you have all your documents and try and answer questions to the point and do not volunteer information.

Good luck
 
Don't worry RustyNail74, even my appt letter said 'Initial' and also my husband's naturalization appoinment letter said 'Initial' --- both were hassle free affairs.

As long as one's case is genuine, there is nothing to worry about in the interview. Just make sure you have all your documents and try and answer questions to the point and do not volunteer information.

Good luck


Thanks bdatta

Im feeling bettter now... but still concerned a bit :rolleyes: .. its not me but my wife who is on trial here and she had her I94 expired.. we are concerned if that would be an issue... hope not as Im a US citizen..

We'll know on March 12th how it goes.... :confused:

Have fun!

DO: Chicago, IL

-10/15/2007, Mailed I-485, I-864 to Chicago Lockbox
-10/16/2007, USCIS Packet Receipt Date
-10/23/2007, USCIS Notice Date
-10/23/2007, Check Cashed
-10/25/2007, I-485 Notice received and online status available.
-10/31/2007, Fingerprint Notice Date
-11/03/2007, Fingerprint Notice received
-11/16/2007, RFE (regarding 2006 Tax return)
-11/19/2007, RFE sent back to MO Office
-11/21/2007, Fingerprints done @ local Office (Naperville, IL)
-11/21/2007, RFE received by MO Office (per USPS Delivery Confirmation)
-11/27/2007, Touched (received RFE)
-01/14/2008, Interview Letter sent by USCIS
-03/12/2008, Interview Date in Chicago
 
Congratulation to everyone!!!
I have a question, if anyone knows the answer please help me. When i filed the AOS, on all the forms i used my husbands name. Do you know if my green card will be issued under his name?
And if that is the case is there any way i can tell someone i want to keep my maiden name,before they issue the green card? Id like to change my passport, ssn, id first and then deal with the green card.
Do you know or heard anything about this?
 
1/15/08: Interview - APPROVED (Day 180)
1/24/08: 10 YR Green Card Arrives in the mail (Day 189)

My green card is only for 2 years. I know that after two years, I've to submit some forms to remove the conditions. Does the same apply to you?
 
My interview was on Jan 29 and we were interviewed for 5 minutes and got approved. Got approval notices online yesterday, a day after the interview.

My DO is Los Angeles.

I wish everyone luck! My IO was very nice and cracked lots of jokes and only asked few questions.

-What are your inlaw's names?
-Where do you live?
-How old are you and your wife?
-Do you know your home and cell number?
-Can I see any joint document (we only had a joint bank account)
-Saw a few pictures

He also stated that, since our marriage was less than 2 years old...my GC would be a conditional one for 2 years. After, I would have to apply to have the conditions removed. I requested for a stamp on my passport, he told me not to travel and wait 3 weeks for my GC and he said, even if he wanted to...he couldn't have stamped my passport since he needs approval from his supervisor.

That was it! Took less than 5 minutes.
 
My green card is only for 2 years. I know that after two years, I've to submit some forms to remove the conditions. Does the same apply to you?

My GC is not a conditional one, since I had been married for over 2 years as of the date of approval.
 
interview in Garden City today

Approved but name checking pending.

My appointment is 1pm. We arrived around 12, then handled the notice to the officer. We got called half an hour later, and brought into the 2nd floor with other 10 or more applicants. All ppl were waiting there for getting called by interview officer.

We waited for 1 and half hour, almost everyone got finished, and another group were brought up. Some ppl from this group got called, but still not us. I asked an officer. She told me the case already assigned to the officer, maybe he/she needed more time to review it and asked me to wait some more time.

15 mins later, I asked again. the lady brought an supervisor to me. the supervisor said they may lost my notice (but i got called when i waited in the lobby), asking me to write my name to him.

10 mins later, we got called by an officer. Maybe the supervisor assigned my case just to him.

We gave him the passports. He began to review all the documents We sent. Confirming the name, the address, the information on the application forms.

Then, he asked the pics. Since we are together for 5 years, there are a lot. He asked where we meet. And He asked when we are going to have ceremony.(we didn't have it yet)

He asked if we had any joint documents, I gave him car insurance, banking statement and cell phone bill. Since we leave at his home, and the bill is under his parents' name, we don't have any other documents.

At last, he asked me to give him the front door key of our house. Then, asked my husband to give his to him. He compared, and said perfect.

That's it. Pretty quick, total is 10 mins. He told me my name check is still pending. He noticed today is Chinese New Year, and joked to us should give him red envelope.

The waiting time is long, but the interview is quick. Hope my name check will be cleared soon. Good luck to anyone here.
 
Timeline

Timeline

* 08/15/06 - Posted I130
* 08/21/06 - Received NOA for I130
* 10/04/07 - Mailed I485, I765, I131
* 10/05/07 - Received at Chicago Lockbox
* 11/02/07 - Received NOAs for I485, I765, I131
* 12/02/07 - Received Advance Parole I131
* 12/02/07 - Called USCIS to inform them that I haven't received my FP letter yet
* 12/10/07 - Received FP Letter
* 01/02/07 - FP
* 01/02/07 - EAD Card production ordered
* 01/03/07 - LUP on I485
* 01/12/07 - Received EAD Card
* 02/09/07 - Received Appointment letter for Interview
* 03/12/07 - Interview in San Antonio
 
interview approved, waiting for file merged

everything is fine and the interview was easy and name check was cleared. The office first said he will approve my case today, then he said since my background check and name check are done on the old A number, they need to merge the two A file records together. he said the max waiting time will be two months.
 
everything is fine and the interview was easy and name check was cleared. The office first said he will approve my case today, then he said since my background check and name check are done on the old A number, they need to merge the two A file records together. he said the max waiting time will be two months.

Congratulation........hopefully these 2 months will be over soon
 
everything is fine and the interview was easy and name check was cleared. The office first said he will approve my case today, then he said since my background check and name check are done on the old A number, they need to merge the two A file records together. he said the max waiting time will be two months.

Congrats.
 
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