Many thanks to the senior members and their table of content and personally my warmest regards and thanks to USCFFS.
Interview date 9/10/18, time 14:30 pm. US citizen was called in at 15:00 pm. Each interview lasted almost 30 minutes and we were interviews separately at Lawrence , Boston office.
Petitioner questions
- Swore oat
- How we met
- Time line of our relationship
- Who proposed
- When and where
- Who attended wedding
- Where was the honey moon
- Last time we had dinner and where
- Question about beneficiary parents ( they are late )
- Question about beneficiary daughter( Name and Dob)
- Question about beneficiary ex wife ( Name )
- Beneficiary full names and DOB
- When did beneficiary moved in with petitioner
- Do you guys have any trip planned ? yes
- Questions about beneficiary occupation and address of place of work
- Questions about beneficiary paroled documentation
- Petitioner was asked if beneficiary came to marry her in the USA (NO)
Beneficiary questions :
- Swore oat
- Took biometric
- Asked about time line of relationship
- Who proposed
- Where and when
- Where and when was the last dinner we had and who was with us and which band was playing (Nothing but thieves from UK)
- Where do I work
- Petitioner parents name and Dob
- He asked about my Ex wife marriage certificate which I told him blatantly that I don?t have and all I have is divorce decree stamped and signed
- Went through the yes and no questions
- Wanted to know why I was denied visa in 2015 which I explained and he said he will verify.
- Then he said I will received a letter which might have green card or RFE .
- I asked whatever documents he wants are in the file and he insisted I wait for 35-45 days.
- Gathered all originals and left to make copies
- He asked if we have any trip planned and I said yes , Disney . He asked, Disney Orlando or California , I said Florida
- Came back and asked if I have other documents to add to my file and I gave home 1. Advance health directives ,2 life insurance , 3. 401k showing beneficiary as beneficiary, 4, Table of content which he loved so much and took it gladly , Forthcoming Disney trip .
After all, he didn?t say I was approved on the spot , he kept insisting I will get a letter in 35-45 days and it could either be green card or RFE and also that my lawyer will get a letter also.
My lawyer didn?t attend because she was asking for more money to appear for us so we said it?s all good.
Today , 9/14/18, we got approval letters for both the petitioner and AOS. Hopefully we will get he green card next week . My status has not changed online , still states Interview was scheduled.
All the best to everyone still waiting , please those table of contents really made a difference . Below is mine table of content :
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Exhibit 1: Proof of bona Fide marriage
1.1. Completed affidavit of support form I-864.
1.2.Printed screenshot of messages between Petitioner and beneficiary as far back as April 2017 just after meeting on Zoosk dating site in March 2017.
1.3.Copy of Marriage certificate.
1.4. Emails communication between petitioner and beneficiary as far back at May&June 2017.
1.5. Wedding invitations( Wedding 10/28/17 & Wedding reception 5/12/18.
1.6. Wedding gifts (Checks: Original ).
1.7. Copy of Petitioner 401k showing husband as beneficiary.
1.8. Copy of Life insurance of husband showing Wife as the sole (100%) beneficiary.
1.9. Advance directive for medical decision(health care proxy ).
1.10. Print out copies of ******** celebrating our one year anniversary and selected ******** post.
1.11. Selected Engagement,Wedding cards and Christmas card received from family and friends. Also, Exam success card, graduation card & valentine card between spouse.
1.12. Copies of gift receipt, hotel booking receipts , flights receipts and Birthday celebration with pictures attached to it :
- Wedding day honeymoon- Cranmore New Hampshire
- Dallas Texas trip for Husband?s friend house warming party and child birthday party.
- Wedding reception honeymoon - Foxwood Connecticut
- Husband?s birthday celebration at Myrtle beach South Carolina
- Wife?s birthday celebration at The Cove , Fall River Massachusetts .
- Wife?s birthday lunch with parent and beneficiary
- Picture with Mother In Law at Ogunquit , Maine at the beach
- Picture of Birthday celebration with Father-in law at Dracut, MA.
1.13. Copies of forthcoming Disney trip for October 2018: Airplane and events tickets.
1.14. Agreement for wedding reception hall rental at Elks Saugus Massachusetts.
1.15. Screenshot print out of video call with beneficiary daughter.
1.16. Proof of wedding ring purchase .
Exhibit 2 : Proof of cohabitation between petitioner and beneficiary.
2.1. Copies of two month joint bank account statement with utilities bills highlighted.
2.2. Copy of Federal income tax returns and W-2 for :
- 2014-2016 tax year returns for Petitioner.
- 2017 jointly filed tax return- recent year.
2.3.Copy of Wakefield municipal gas and light department statement.
2.4. Copy of Geico automobile insurance for petitioner and beneficiary.
2.5. Voided and cancelled check for our joint account.
2.6. Copies of bank card for joint account
2.7. DMV document showing petitioner as an emergency contact.
2.8. Proof of address:
- Notarized affidavit of residence
- Copies of our driver licences showing same address.
- Confirmation email from USPS indicating change of address and Copy of joint USPS informed delivery account profile.
- Correspondence from Town of Wakefield, family, friends and businesses showing the same address.
- EZdriveMA account overview for beneficiary
2.9. Sworn original affidavits from beneficiary?s sister as proof of bona fide marriage with pictures attached.
2.10. Copy of joint amazon prime account.
2.11. Minutes from meeting and email copy from ?The Columbia road Trust , Wakefield, MA (Tracy & Kate )regarding update about payment of bills for the building do reflecting Petitioner and beneficiary names and email address *
2.12. Thank you mail from DJ at our wedding celebration : DJ Matt McMIllin Q.
2.13. Copies of credit card statement showing be beneficiary as authorized user
Exhibit 3: Proof of Petitioners
3.1 Evidence of United States citizenship and identity:
3.1.1. Copy of Birth certificate.
3.1.2.Copy of Passport data page.
3.1.3.Copy of Drivers licence.
3.1.4.Copy of pharmacist licence showing petitioner new name.
3.2. Proof of Petitioner's Income:
3.2.1.Copy of 2014-2017 W2.
3.2.2.Copy of 2014 - 2016 Tax return.
3.2.3.Copy of latest 2 Months Pay Stubs indicating petitioner?s current rate of pay and average weekly hours.
Exhibit 4: Proof of Beneficiary
4.1. Copy of Birth certificate.
4.2. Copy of Passport data page and Visa page.
4.3. Copy of Driver licence.
4.4. Copies of I-94s(Arrival/Departure documents ).
4.5. Copies of Employment authorization document (EAD) and Authorization for travel parole (AP).
4.6. Copies I-797 notice of actions mailed to beneficiary address.
4.6. Copy of completed medical examination form (Form I-693), vaccinations and updated chicken pox vaccinations.
4.7. Copy of latest 2 Months Pay Stubs.
4.8. Letter from employer verifying current rate of pay and average weekly hours.
4.9. Copy of Divorce decree.
4.10. Copy of unabridged birth certificate of child from previous marriage.
4.11.2017 ACS Conference in Washington DC registration, pictures and Copy of American chemical society (ACS) membership and correspondence.
Exhibit 5 : Photo Albums
5.1. Selected Pictures from Wedding celebration and Wedding reception
5.2.Selected Pictures with family and friends
5.3. Packet of Wedding picture puzzles
Interview date 9/10/18, time 14:30 pm. US citizen was called in at 15:00 pm. Each interview lasted almost 30 minutes and we were interviews separately at Lawrence , Boston office.
Petitioner questions
- Swore oat
- How we met
- Time line of our relationship
- Who proposed
- When and where
- Who attended wedding
- Where was the honey moon
- Last time we had dinner and where
- Question about beneficiary parents ( they are late )
- Question about beneficiary daughter( Name and Dob)
- Question about beneficiary ex wife ( Name )
- Beneficiary full names and DOB
- When did beneficiary moved in with petitioner
- Do you guys have any trip planned ? yes
- Questions about beneficiary occupation and address of place of work
- Questions about beneficiary paroled documentation
- Petitioner was asked if beneficiary came to marry her in the USA (NO)
Beneficiary questions :
- Swore oat
- Took biometric
- Asked about time line of relationship
- Who proposed
- Where and when
- Where and when was the last dinner we had and who was with us and which band was playing (Nothing but thieves from UK)
- Where do I work
- Petitioner parents name and Dob
- He asked about my Ex wife marriage certificate which I told him blatantly that I don?t have and all I have is divorce decree stamped and signed
- Went through the yes and no questions
- Wanted to know why I was denied visa in 2015 which I explained and he said he will verify.
- Then he said I will received a letter which might have green card or RFE .
- I asked whatever documents he wants are in the file and he insisted I wait for 35-45 days.
- Gathered all originals and left to make copies
- He asked if we have any trip planned and I said yes , Disney . He asked, Disney Orlando or California , I said Florida
- Came back and asked if I have other documents to add to my file and I gave home 1. Advance health directives ,2 life insurance , 3. 401k showing beneficiary as beneficiary, 4, Table of content which he loved so much and took it gladly , Forthcoming Disney trip .
After all, he didn?t say I was approved on the spot , he kept insisting I will get a letter in 35-45 days and it could either be green card or RFE and also that my lawyer will get a letter also.
My lawyer didn?t attend because she was asking for more money to appear for us so we said it?s all good.
Today , 9/14/18, we got approval letters for both the petitioner and AOS. Hopefully we will get he green card next week . My status has not changed online , still states Interview was scheduled.
All the best to everyone still waiting , please those table of contents really made a difference . Below is mine table of content :
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Exhibit 1: Proof of bona Fide marriage
1.1. Completed affidavit of support form I-864.
1.2.Printed screenshot of messages between Petitioner and beneficiary as far back as April 2017 just after meeting on Zoosk dating site in March 2017.
1.3.Copy of Marriage certificate.
1.4. Emails communication between petitioner and beneficiary as far back at May&June 2017.
1.5. Wedding invitations( Wedding 10/28/17 & Wedding reception 5/12/18.
1.6. Wedding gifts (Checks: Original ).
1.7. Copy of Petitioner 401k showing husband as beneficiary.
1.8. Copy of Life insurance of husband showing Wife as the sole (100%) beneficiary.
1.9. Advance directive for medical decision(health care proxy ).
1.10. Print out copies of ******** celebrating our one year anniversary and selected ******** post.
1.11. Selected Engagement,Wedding cards and Christmas card received from family and friends. Also, Exam success card, graduation card & valentine card between spouse.
1.12. Copies of gift receipt, hotel booking receipts , flights receipts and Birthday celebration with pictures attached to it :
- Wedding day honeymoon- Cranmore New Hampshire
- Dallas Texas trip for Husband?s friend house warming party and child birthday party.
- Wedding reception honeymoon - Foxwood Connecticut
- Husband?s birthday celebration at Myrtle beach South Carolina
- Wife?s birthday celebration at The Cove , Fall River Massachusetts .
- Wife?s birthday lunch with parent and beneficiary
- Picture with Mother In Law at Ogunquit , Maine at the beach
- Picture of Birthday celebration with Father-in law at Dracut, MA.
1.13. Copies of forthcoming Disney trip for October 2018: Airplane and events tickets.
1.14. Agreement for wedding reception hall rental at Elks Saugus Massachusetts.
1.15. Screenshot print out of video call with beneficiary daughter.
1.16. Proof of wedding ring purchase .
Exhibit 2 : Proof of cohabitation between petitioner and beneficiary.
2.1. Copies of two month joint bank account statement with utilities bills highlighted.
2.2. Copy of Federal income tax returns and W-2 for :
- 2014-2016 tax year returns for Petitioner.
- 2017 jointly filed tax return- recent year.
2.3.Copy of Wakefield municipal gas and light department statement.
2.4. Copy of Geico automobile insurance for petitioner and beneficiary.
2.5. Voided and cancelled check for our joint account.
2.6. Copies of bank card for joint account
2.7. DMV document showing petitioner as an emergency contact.
2.8. Proof of address:
- Notarized affidavit of residence
- Copies of our driver licences showing same address.
- Confirmation email from USPS indicating change of address and Copy of joint USPS informed delivery account profile.
- Correspondence from Town of Wakefield, family, friends and businesses showing the same address.
- EZdriveMA account overview for beneficiary
2.9. Sworn original affidavits from beneficiary?s sister as proof of bona fide marriage with pictures attached.
2.10. Copy of joint amazon prime account.
2.11. Minutes from meeting and email copy from ?The Columbia road Trust , Wakefield, MA (Tracy & Kate )regarding update about payment of bills for the building do reflecting Petitioner and beneficiary names and email address *
2.12. Thank you mail from DJ at our wedding celebration : DJ Matt McMIllin Q.
2.13. Copies of credit card statement showing be beneficiary as authorized user
Exhibit 3: Proof of Petitioners
3.1 Evidence of United States citizenship and identity:
3.1.1. Copy of Birth certificate.
3.1.2.Copy of Passport data page.
3.1.3.Copy of Drivers licence.
3.1.4.Copy of pharmacist licence showing petitioner new name.
3.2. Proof of Petitioner's Income:
3.2.1.Copy of 2014-2017 W2.
3.2.2.Copy of 2014 - 2016 Tax return.
3.2.3.Copy of latest 2 Months Pay Stubs indicating petitioner?s current rate of pay and average weekly hours.
Exhibit 4: Proof of Beneficiary
4.1. Copy of Birth certificate.
4.2. Copy of Passport data page and Visa page.
4.3. Copy of Driver licence.
4.4. Copies of I-94s(Arrival/Departure documents ).
4.5. Copies of Employment authorization document (EAD) and Authorization for travel parole (AP).
4.6. Copies I-797 notice of actions mailed to beneficiary address.
4.6. Copy of completed medical examination form (Form I-693), vaccinations and updated chicken pox vaccinations.
4.7. Copy of latest 2 Months Pay Stubs.
4.8. Letter from employer verifying current rate of pay and average weekly hours.
4.9. Copy of Divorce decree.
4.10. Copy of unabridged birth certificate of child from previous marriage.
4.11.2017 ACS Conference in Washington DC registration, pictures and Copy of American chemical society (ACS) membership and correspondence.
Exhibit 5 : Photo Albums
5.1. Selected Pictures from Wedding celebration and Wedding reception
5.2.Selected Pictures with family and friends
5.3. Packet of Wedding picture puzzles
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