Proof of shared residence

[grumpybear]

I filed for my AOS based on Marriage on August 2004. I got an interview notice a few weeks ago and it required us to bring some documents to show proof of shared residence.

I understand that normally, this would be mail/bills being sent to me in the same address that he gets his.
Problem is, living in Alaska, we don't get our mail in our residence, but rather, we have a PO Box. Also, being that we're newlyweds and that my husband has been living here in Alaska for the past 5 years, our bills are not addressed to both of us, but rather, him alone. Add to this the fact that until I got my EAD, I was basically a non-entity in the United States because I did not have a social security number which would allow me to subscribe for services (phone, etc), hence all our utilities are under my husband's name alone.

What other proof of shared residence can we show? Will letters from friends or the local Mayor suffice?

Also, I'd like to know what usually comes next after an interview with the adjudicating officer.

Thank you.

 

[ncgirl]

hi,
I think ur case is the fastest I have ever heard of...I know how u feel...but what I'd suggest is for you to go with whatever it is you have already whatever...n the arguments u have put up here should also be your arguments when you get to the interview,you can take a lawyer with you to make it easier for you to be composed....cos it is not your fault and u cannot have all those proofs in less than 3 months of marriage....goodluck!

 

[GeorgeF]

Grumpybear,

It's not too late to call the utilities, phone companies to put your name on the bills. It' rather common, specially with AOS people.
Do you work? If so, the address on your paystub should also help. Letters from firends could help. Address on your driver license.

Don't worry about the PO Box as soon as the box number is the same. Use your imagination to gather some proof of shared residence and call banks, utilities, whomever to add your name to your husband's.

To answer your second question... you may very well receive your conditional green card at the interview. If all goes well (and don't worry, it will), you provide all the documents and most importantly the security and background checks clear - you will walk out of there with the stamp in your passport. If not, there may be all kinds of follow-ups depending on the situation but MAJORITY of people receive decision at the time of the interview.
Good luck!