Proof For I485 Interview

[Bobbi_Smith]

So I thought I would be getting my EAD before my Green Card, but it's looking like it will likely be the other way around. I know the USCIS asks for proof of joint bank accounts, credit cards, and assets, but I haven't been able to do any of those with my wife because I don't have a Social Security Number yet. Will this be a problem at the interview if we don't have these things? Is there any other strong proof I should take to the interview?

Thank you!



(Marriage Based AOS)

2019

June 20 - Got married

Beginning of August - Sent in package

August 9 - USCIS received package

September 4 - Biometrics were taken

September 6 - case has been updated fingerprints were taken

October 24 - Received a RFIE

October 31 - Mailed RFIE back to USCIS

November 4 - USCIS received RFIE

2020

February 12 - I485 Interview ready to be scheduled

February 18 - interview has been scheduled

[Enub4]

There are some banks and credit cards that allow you to add a person without SSN.
Do you have a lease? Can your name be on the utilities, cell phone, cable or internet bills?

[Johnny6751]

So I thought I would be getting my EAD before my Green Card, but it's looking like it will likely be the other way around. I know the USCIS asks for proof of joint bank accounts, credit cards, and assets, but I haven't been able to do any of those with my wife because I don't have a Social Security Number yet. Will this be a problem at the interview if we don't have these things? Is there any other strong proof I should take to the interview?

Thank you!



(Marriage Based AOS)

2019

June 20 - Got married

Beginning of August - Sent in package

August 9 - USCIS received package

September 4 - Biometrics were taken

September 6 - case has been updated fingerprints were taken

October 24 - Received a RFIE

October 31 - Mailed RFIE back to USCIS

November 4 - USCIS received RFIE

2020

February 12 - I485 Interview ready to be scheduled

February 18 - interview has been scheduled

Remember, you're convincing the IO this is a real bona-fide.
The officer will take into consideration how long you've lived in the USA. If you're here for several years, how come you don't have a bank account? Most banks will allow you to open one without a SSN.
You need to proof this is a real bona-fide. Here are a few things I'd consider to be important.

-The wedding ring tanned line on your finger. If you're truly married you shouldn't take your ring off, right? The tanned line should be there.

-Electric bills or internet bills should be under both names.

-Car insurance or life insurance should be under both names.

-Costco or gym memberships under both names.

-Joint bank accounts, if you don't have them jointed, be ready to explain the officer very convincingly why you don't have them merged.

-Do you own or rent? If you rent, make sure the lease is under both names. If you have one bedroom, that's fine. If you have 2-3-4 bedrooms, explain why. Make sure to include all the housewhole names.

-Bring pictures of your apartment, explain the officer every single part of your home. I.e, this is our living room, this is our *******, this is our bedroom, ECT.

-Bring pictures of trips, friends and/or family gatherings.

-Bring pictures of the wedding. Even if it was a small city hall wedding, bring pics of it.

-Sign up for USPS daily digest informed delivery, print the emails that will show mail coming for your wife and yourself.

-Make sure you have a timeline of events, how you met, how you got married, how did you propose, ect., What did you have for breakfast before coming here, etc.

At the end of the day, it relies on every officer to determine whether your marriage is real or not. Just be confident and try to gather as much documents as you can.

Good luck my friend!