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Interview Complete 12/17/2018 - AOS Approved
***Warning: Extremely Long Post
Hello,
Just thought I would share my experience since I have enjoyed reading about other people's experiences on here that have helped me. You can check my timeline out in my signature. Interview was yesterday 12/17/2018 in Salt Lake City, UT, and we were approved on the spot and should receive the Green Card in a week...hopefully by Saturday.
Our interview was in the morning. We got there about 30 minutes before, went through security, gave our Interview Notice Letter to the front desk and surprisingly the officer called us in about 10 minutes prior to our official meeting time. ***IMPORTANT: DO NOT forget your Interview Notice. You won't even get through security.
My husband sat in the middle chair. The officer took his picture and fingerprints, asked us to raise our right hands and swear to tell the truth.
Following that, he went straight to asking for paperwork. That included my husband's driver's license, passport, EAD, Social Security card (not everyone has one so don't freak if you don't), and his I-94 form. I provided my original birth certificate, the original copy of our marriage license, and my driver's license as well.
Once that was out of the way, he asked how we met and when. We met on a dating app so he asked when we first met in person. Then he asked who proposed. Our proposal was very casual. I just told the officer that it wasn't a huge ordeal. We were on the couch at home, and I just said something like, "What if we got married?". The officer's response was nice. He said, "Well...that sounds like a proposal to me. Not everyone has to have the same type." I thought that was a professional and kind thing to say. And it's true...not everyone proposes in front of the Eiffel Tower. He then asked about our wedding date. And that was pretty much it for personal questions.
He moved onto the next part which was asking if we had any proof of commingling of finances. I purchased my house prior to meeting my husband, and I told the officer that. He asked if we had any joint accounts or anything like that. I had a huge book prepared for him. I gave him our joint tax return from 2017. Joint checking account statements. Proof that I am on my husband's health insurance. I think the officer liked seeing that my husband has a job and can provide benefits for me as well. A joint car loan with a bank statement showing the transaction of the money coming into our joint account then back out paying the car dealership then the complete bank statement history of the automatic monthly payments being drawn from the account. Joint cell phone bills. Joint home owner's and auto insurance. And I think at that point he said that was enough. I had over 200 pages of proof of bona fide marriage which included picture stories of all the travels and adventures we had taken with the dates and credit card statements highlighting expenses incurred on the trip as well as flight receipts, car rental receipts, and hotel receipts and he didn't look at any of it. I also had quite a bit more, but he didn't ask for it, and I didn't push him to look. I way overdid it, but when he saw the binder I whipped out that was about 600 pages, I think he knew we did our homework and we were serious. We also had a folder with all originals. A memory box that we throw a lot of keepsakes into like concert tickets, theater playbills, pictures, etc. And also a picture book I made for my husband as a gift for our 1 year anniversary. And he didn't request to look at any of it. But I still had it, and don't regret one minute of all the stress and work it took to be that prepared. We got our approval before we left, and that was the goal.
Oh...and he asked about 6 or 7 questions to my husband straight from the I-485 form. Have you ever been arrested here in the States or any other country? Have you been involved with any terrorist organization. Have you been involved in espionage? That's about all I can remember. Basic but important questions.
We are soooooooooo ecstatic and relieved. We went out for food and drinks after then went home and literally each took a 3 hour nap. We were mentally exhausted from this whole process, and finally felt some relief after the adrenaline rush subsided. My advice: over-prepare and leave with your approval.
Now, with all of that said...this was our Table of Contents.
____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ___________________________
ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS – MARRIAGE BASED
**** **** ** **** **** **** [BENEFICIARY]
**** **** ** **** **** **** [PETITIONER]
TABLE OF CONTENTS - DOCUMENTATION
1. I-130/I-130A – Petition for Alien Relative/Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary
a. I-797C – I-130 Notice
b. I-94 Form
c. Birth Certificate of Petitioner (NAME)
d. US Passport of Petitioner – Expired (NAME)
e. Marriage Certificate
f. I-20: Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status
g. Evidence of Bona Fide Marriage – Please View Section 6 for Detailed Evidence
2. I-485 – Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
a. I-797C – I-485 Interview Notice
b. I-797C – I-485 Biometrics Notice
c. I-797C – I-693 Notice
d. I-797C – I-485 Original Notice
e. Visa with Parole Stamped page
f. Venezuelan Passport – 2 Year Stamp Extension Page
g. Venezuelan Passport – Expired Page
h. Birth Certificate of Beneficiary (Translated from Spanish to English)
i. Birth Certificate of Beneficiary (Copy of Original in Spanish)
j. I-94 Form
k. Marriage Certificate
l. I-20: Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status
m. Social Security Card of Beneficiary (NAME)
*** I-693 – Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record – UPDATED AND SEALED and Located in Front Cover of Evidence Binder
3. I-864 – Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA
a. Birth Certificate of Petitioner (NAME)
b. US Passport of Petitioner – Expired (NAME)
c. Verification of Employment Letter of Petitioner (NAME)
d. Recent Pay Stubs from Current Employer of Petitioner (NAME)
e. Verification of Employment Letter of Beneficiary (NAME)
f. Recent Pay Stubs from Current Employer of Beneficiary (NAME)
g. 2017 Joint Tax Return Forms
h. 2017 W-2 Forms
i. 2017 1099 Forms
j. 2016 Tax Return Forms
k. 2016 W-2 Forms
l. 2016 1099 Forms
m. 2015 Tax Return Forms
n. 2015 W-2 Forms
o. 2015 1099 Forms
4. Financial Commingling & Cohabitation
a. 2017 Joint Tax Return – Both Petitioner and Beneficiary Named on Tax Return
b. Wells Fargo Joint Bank Account
i. Various Detailed Monthly Statements Showing Multiple Transactions, Beneficiary’s Direct Deposit and Petitioner Fund Transfers into Account Including:
1. Bank Statement – SEP 2017
2. Bank Statement – OCT 2017
3. Bank Statement – AUG 2018
4. Bank Statement – NOV 2018
5. Full Account Details from SEP 2017 through DEC 2018
c. Insurance
i. Auto
1. Statement from Dec 2017 Showing Beneficiary’s Previous Car and Petitioner’s Current Car on Joint Insurance
2. Statement from Aug 2018 Showing Beneficiary’s Current Car and Petitioner’s Current Car on Joint Insurance
3. Current Policy Showing Both Beneficiary’s and Petitioner’s Insurance Cards
ii. Home
1. Official Documentation Showing Both Petitioner and Beneficiary Listed on Policy
iii. Health
1. Copy of Insurance Cards
2. Beneficiary Pay Stub Showing Payment of Health Insurance for both Beneficiary and Petitioner
3. Screenshot of Online Petitioner Account under Beneficiary’s Plan
4. Screenshot Showing Joint Benefits Provided by Beneficiary’s Place of Employment
5. Pharmacy Prescriptions for both Beneficiary and Petitioner
6. Beneficiary’s Surgery Paperwork Showing Receipt of Down Payment, Insurance Claim, and Bank Statement Proving Payment
iv. Dental
1. Copy of Insurance Cards
2. Screenshot showing Petitioner on Beneficiary’s Dental Plan
v. Life
1. Screenshot of Beneficiary and Petitioner Life Insurance on Beneficiary’s Employee Benefit’s Plan
d. Joint JCrew Credit Card
i. Copy of Both Petitioner’s and Beneficiary’s Cards
ii. Screenshots Showing Transactions Paid by Joint Wells Fargo Account
iii. Joint Wells Fargo Bank Account Statement Showing Payment Transaction
e. Joint Car Loan
i. Loan Application and Approval
ii. Car Title
iii. Statements Showing Monthly Loan Payments
f. Joint Cell Phone Bill
i. Verizon
1. JUL 2017 Statement Showing Beneficiary being added to Petitioner’s Cell Phone Bill in JUN of 2017 Prior to Marriage
ii. T-Mobile
1. Change of Mobile Provider and Purchase of New Phones in JUL 2018
g. Other Joint Accounts
i. Costco Membership
1. Screenshot showing Joint Membership
ii. Spotify Membership
1. Screenshot showing Joint Membership
iii. Amazon Prime Membership
1. Screenshot showing Joint Membership
iv. Xfinity
1. Screenshot showing Joint Membership
5. Proof of Residence for Petitioner & Beneficiary
a. Driver’s Licenses – Both Petitioner & Beneficiary Showing Same Address at [ADDRESS]
b. USPS Mail – Delivered Mail at [ADDRESS] Address to Beneficiary
c. Bank Statements – Various Bank Statements Showing Beneficiary Living at [ADDRESS] Address starting in MAY of 2017 through current.
d. Google Street View of [ADDRESS] with Picture of Beneficiary’s Subaru Forester Parked in Front of House
e. Screenshot of Parcel Showing Address and Home Owner
6. Evidence of Bona Fide Marriage
a. Timeline of Relationship in Pictures – All of the below items include 3 or more of the following: descriptions of event and/or people in attendance, pictures, receipts, bank statements.
i. First Date
ii. Las Vegas
iii. Colorado
iv. Wedding Day
v. Snowbird
vi. Austin
vii. Washington DC
viii. San Diego
ix. Capitol Reef
x. Anniversary
xi. Chicago
xii. Tennessee
b. Other Photo Moments
i. Local Adventures & Times at Home
ii. Social Media
iii. Family & Friends
c. Cards & Letters from Friends and Family
i. Letter from Parents of Petitioner Thanking Beneficiary for Christmas Gift
ii. Card from Petitioner’s Friend Sent with Flowers in Congratulations of Marriage
iii. Letter Addressed to both Beneficiary and Petitioner from Friend
iv. Birthday Card to Petitioner including Messages from Petitioner’s Family and Beneficiary
v. Postcard from Petitioner’s Parents Thanking both for a Good Visit to Utah
d. Adoption/Purchase of Our Dog
i. Venmo screenshot of transfer of funds from Beneficiary and Petitioner’s Joint Bank account to Seller/Owner.
ii. Wells Fargo Joint Bank Account Statement highlighting debit of funds for the adoption/purchase of our dog.
e. Proof of Beneficiary’s Beneficiary of Retirement and Savings Accounts
i. Beneficiary to Petitioner Roth IRA
ii. Beneficiary to Petitioner IRA
iii. Beneficiary to Petitioner Money Market Fund
iv. Beneficiary to Petitioner Brokerage Account
v. Beneficiary to Petitioner Wells Fargo Accounts
f. Affidavits of Support
i. Letter of Support from Sister of Petitioner
ii. Letter of Support from Sister of Beneficiary
iii. Letter of Support from Friend
iv. Letter of Support from Friend
Hello,
Just thought I would share my experience since I have enjoyed reading about other people's experiences on here that have helped me. You can check my timeline out in my signature. Interview was yesterday 12/17/2018 in Salt Lake City, UT, and we were approved on the spot and should receive the Green Card in a week...hopefully by Saturday.
Our interview was in the morning. We got there about 30 minutes before, went through security, gave our Interview Notice Letter to the front desk and surprisingly the officer called us in about 10 minutes prior to our official meeting time. ***IMPORTANT: DO NOT forget your Interview Notice. You won't even get through security.
My husband sat in the middle chair. The officer took his picture and fingerprints, asked us to raise our right hands and swear to tell the truth.
Following that, he went straight to asking for paperwork. That included my husband's driver's license, passport, EAD, Social Security card (not everyone has one so don't freak if you don't), and his I-94 form. I provided my original birth certificate, the original copy of our marriage license, and my driver's license as well.
Once that was out of the way, he asked how we met and when. We met on a dating app so he asked when we first met in person. Then he asked who proposed. Our proposal was very casual. I just told the officer that it wasn't a huge ordeal. We were on the couch at home, and I just said something like, "What if we got married?". The officer's response was nice. He said, "Well...that sounds like a proposal to me. Not everyone has to have the same type." I thought that was a professional and kind thing to say. And it's true...not everyone proposes in front of the Eiffel Tower. He then asked about our wedding date. And that was pretty much it for personal questions.
He moved onto the next part which was asking if we had any proof of commingling of finances. I purchased my house prior to meeting my husband, and I told the officer that. He asked if we had any joint accounts or anything like that. I had a huge book prepared for him. I gave him our joint tax return from 2017. Joint checking account statements. Proof that I am on my husband's health insurance. I think the officer liked seeing that my husband has a job and can provide benefits for me as well. A joint car loan with a bank statement showing the transaction of the money coming into our joint account then back out paying the car dealership then the complete bank statement history of the automatic monthly payments being drawn from the account. Joint cell phone bills. Joint home owner's and auto insurance. And I think at that point he said that was enough. I had over 200 pages of proof of bona fide marriage which included picture stories of all the travels and adventures we had taken with the dates and credit card statements highlighting expenses incurred on the trip as well as flight receipts, car rental receipts, and hotel receipts and he didn't look at any of it. I also had quite a bit more, but he didn't ask for it, and I didn't push him to look. I way overdid it, but when he saw the binder I whipped out that was about 600 pages, I think he knew we did our homework and we were serious. We also had a folder with all originals. A memory box that we throw a lot of keepsakes into like concert tickets, theater playbills, pictures, etc. And also a picture book I made for my husband as a gift for our 1 year anniversary. And he didn't request to look at any of it. But I still had it, and don't regret one minute of all the stress and work it took to be that prepared. We got our approval before we left, and that was the goal.
Oh...and he asked about 6 or 7 questions to my husband straight from the I-485 form. Have you ever been arrested here in the States or any other country? Have you been involved with any terrorist organization. Have you been involved in espionage? That's about all I can remember. Basic but important questions.
We are soooooooooo ecstatic and relieved. We went out for food and drinks after then went home and literally each took a 3 hour nap. We were mentally exhausted from this whole process, and finally felt some relief after the adrenaline rush subsided. My advice: over-prepare and leave with your approval.
Now, with all of that said...this was our Table of Contents.
____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ___________________________
ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS – MARRIAGE BASED
**** **** ** **** **** **** [BENEFICIARY]
**** **** ** **** **** **** [PETITIONER]
TABLE OF CONTENTS - DOCUMENTATION
1. I-130/I-130A – Petition for Alien Relative/Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary
a. I-797C – I-130 Notice
b. I-94 Form
c. Birth Certificate of Petitioner (NAME)
d. US Passport of Petitioner – Expired (NAME)
e. Marriage Certificate
f. I-20: Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status
g. Evidence of Bona Fide Marriage – Please View Section 6 for Detailed Evidence
2. I-485 – Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
a. I-797C – I-485 Interview Notice
b. I-797C – I-485 Biometrics Notice
c. I-797C – I-693 Notice
d. I-797C – I-485 Original Notice
e. Visa with Parole Stamped page
f. Venezuelan Passport – 2 Year Stamp Extension Page
g. Venezuelan Passport – Expired Page
h. Birth Certificate of Beneficiary (Translated from Spanish to English)
i. Birth Certificate of Beneficiary (Copy of Original in Spanish)
j. I-94 Form
k. Marriage Certificate
l. I-20: Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status
m. Social Security Card of Beneficiary (NAME)
*** I-693 – Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record – UPDATED AND SEALED and Located in Front Cover of Evidence Binder
3. I-864 – Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA
a. Birth Certificate of Petitioner (NAME)
b. US Passport of Petitioner – Expired (NAME)
c. Verification of Employment Letter of Petitioner (NAME)
d. Recent Pay Stubs from Current Employer of Petitioner (NAME)
e. Verification of Employment Letter of Beneficiary (NAME)
f. Recent Pay Stubs from Current Employer of Beneficiary (NAME)
g. 2017 Joint Tax Return Forms
h. 2017 W-2 Forms
i. 2017 1099 Forms
j. 2016 Tax Return Forms
k. 2016 W-2 Forms
l. 2016 1099 Forms
m. 2015 Tax Return Forms
n. 2015 W-2 Forms
o. 2015 1099 Forms
4. Financial Commingling & Cohabitation
a. 2017 Joint Tax Return – Both Petitioner and Beneficiary Named on Tax Return
b. Wells Fargo Joint Bank Account
i. Various Detailed Monthly Statements Showing Multiple Transactions, Beneficiary’s Direct Deposit and Petitioner Fund Transfers into Account Including:
1. Bank Statement – SEP 2017
2. Bank Statement – OCT 2017
3. Bank Statement – AUG 2018
4. Bank Statement – NOV 2018
5. Full Account Details from SEP 2017 through DEC 2018
c. Insurance
i. Auto
1. Statement from Dec 2017 Showing Beneficiary’s Previous Car and Petitioner’s Current Car on Joint Insurance
2. Statement from Aug 2018 Showing Beneficiary’s Current Car and Petitioner’s Current Car on Joint Insurance
3. Current Policy Showing Both Beneficiary’s and Petitioner’s Insurance Cards
ii. Home
1. Official Documentation Showing Both Petitioner and Beneficiary Listed on Policy
iii. Health
1. Copy of Insurance Cards
2. Beneficiary Pay Stub Showing Payment of Health Insurance for both Beneficiary and Petitioner
3. Screenshot of Online Petitioner Account under Beneficiary’s Plan
4. Screenshot Showing Joint Benefits Provided by Beneficiary’s Place of Employment
5. Pharmacy Prescriptions for both Beneficiary and Petitioner
6. Beneficiary’s Surgery Paperwork Showing Receipt of Down Payment, Insurance Claim, and Bank Statement Proving Payment
iv. Dental
1. Copy of Insurance Cards
2. Screenshot showing Petitioner on Beneficiary’s Dental Plan
v. Life
1. Screenshot of Beneficiary and Petitioner Life Insurance on Beneficiary’s Employee Benefit’s Plan
d. Joint JCrew Credit Card
i. Copy of Both Petitioner’s and Beneficiary’s Cards
ii. Screenshots Showing Transactions Paid by Joint Wells Fargo Account
iii. Joint Wells Fargo Bank Account Statement Showing Payment Transaction
e. Joint Car Loan
i. Loan Application and Approval
ii. Car Title
iii. Statements Showing Monthly Loan Payments
f. Joint Cell Phone Bill
i. Verizon
1. JUL 2017 Statement Showing Beneficiary being added to Petitioner’s Cell Phone Bill in JUN of 2017 Prior to Marriage
ii. T-Mobile
1. Change of Mobile Provider and Purchase of New Phones in JUL 2018
g. Other Joint Accounts
i. Costco Membership
1. Screenshot showing Joint Membership
ii. Spotify Membership
1. Screenshot showing Joint Membership
iii. Amazon Prime Membership
1. Screenshot showing Joint Membership
iv. Xfinity
1. Screenshot showing Joint Membership
5. Proof of Residence for Petitioner & Beneficiary
a. Driver’s Licenses – Both Petitioner & Beneficiary Showing Same Address at [ADDRESS]
b. USPS Mail – Delivered Mail at [ADDRESS] Address to Beneficiary
c. Bank Statements – Various Bank Statements Showing Beneficiary Living at [ADDRESS] Address starting in MAY of 2017 through current.
d. Google Street View of [ADDRESS] with Picture of Beneficiary’s Subaru Forester Parked in Front of House
e. Screenshot of Parcel Showing Address and Home Owner
6. Evidence of Bona Fide Marriage
a. Timeline of Relationship in Pictures – All of the below items include 3 or more of the following: descriptions of event and/or people in attendance, pictures, receipts, bank statements.
i. First Date
ii. Las Vegas
iii. Colorado
iv. Wedding Day
v. Snowbird
vi. Austin
vii. Washington DC
viii. San Diego
ix. Capitol Reef
x. Anniversary
xi. Chicago
xii. Tennessee
b. Other Photo Moments
i. Local Adventures & Times at Home
ii. Social Media
iii. Family & Friends
c. Cards & Letters from Friends and Family
i. Letter from Parents of Petitioner Thanking Beneficiary for Christmas Gift
ii. Card from Petitioner’s Friend Sent with Flowers in Congratulations of Marriage
iii. Letter Addressed to both Beneficiary and Petitioner from Friend
iv. Birthday Card to Petitioner including Messages from Petitioner’s Family and Beneficiary
v. Postcard from Petitioner’s Parents Thanking both for a Good Visit to Utah
d. Adoption/Purchase of Our Dog
i. Venmo screenshot of transfer of funds from Beneficiary and Petitioner’s Joint Bank account to Seller/Owner.
ii. Wells Fargo Joint Bank Account Statement highlighting debit of funds for the adoption/purchase of our dog.
e. Proof of Beneficiary’s Beneficiary of Retirement and Savings Accounts
i. Beneficiary to Petitioner Roth IRA
ii. Beneficiary to Petitioner IRA
iii. Beneficiary to Petitioner Money Market Fund
iv. Beneficiary to Petitioner Brokerage Account
v. Beneficiary to Petitioner Wells Fargo Accounts
f. Affidavits of Support
i. Letter of Support from Sister of Petitioner
ii. Letter of Support from Sister of Beneficiary
iii. Letter of Support from Friend
iv. Letter of Support from Friend
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