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We spent two months preparing the package a while back. It was sent in. My question is - do we need to go through it again (making same copies, printing same forms and photos) for the actual interview? Or they already have it?
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The Immigration Officer will already have copies of the evidence you submitted. It wouldn't hurt to bring the originals though. When I had my AOS interview, the officer asked for my original passport and marriage certificate. -
Our interview notice specifically states to bring in originals as well as a copy of what we filed. Hubs and I were talking about this today because our package was literally 14 inches thick, no joke... so not sure we can just waltz into the field office with an entire box in our arms. That said, I think we are going to take originals of everything we sent, copies of the important stuff (797s, I-94s, etc), and then a package of "new" evidence basically recent pay stubs, checking and savings statements, etc from the time we filed until now...oh and 2019 tax returns!
There are lots of other threads with much more detailed info on this as well
US Citizen filing on behalf of my spouse
FO: St. Louis, MO
10/03/19 documents mailed
10/07/19 package received
12/05/19 RFIE received in mail
12/12/19 response to RFIE received by USCIS
02/03/20 biometrics completed
04/06/20 EAD approved, card being produced
04/09/20 Case is Ready to be Scheduled for Interview
07/02/20 Interview has been scheduled (waiting for notice)
08/27/20 Interview/Card being produced!
08/28/20 I-485 and I-130 Approved
09/04/20 Card was mailed to me
09/10/20 GC in handComment
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Thanks. Yes, this does make sense. Copies of forms, original docs, and any recent unsubmitted evidence. Because making all of the initial copies would be insane. ThanksComment
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14 inches of paperwork, wow!Originally posted by didoesque View PostOur interview notice specifically states to bring in originals as well as a copy of what we filed. Hubs and I were talking about this today because our package was literally 14 inches thick, no joke... so not sure we can just waltz into the field office with an entire box in our arms. That said, I think we are going to take originals of everything we sent, copies of the important stuff (797s, I-94s, etc), and then a package of "new" evidence basically recent pay stubs, checking and savings statements, etc from the time we filed until now...oh and 2019 tax returns!
There are lots of other threads with much more detailed info on this as well
what made it so voluminous??!!USC filed AOS for parents on B2. I am not a lawyer.
Timeline
2020
7/21 <— 2 sets of I-130/485/944/864/131/765/693 reached Chicago Lockbox
8/4 <— Checks cashed
8/5 <— I-797 SMS
8/24 <— Biometrics completed
10/19 <— I-485 ("New Card Is Being Produced")
10/20 <— I-130 and I-485 ("Case Was Approved")
10/22 <— I-130 and I-485 Approval notices received
10/28 <— Green card#1 received
11/07 <— Green card#2 receivedComment
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We’ve been married for 15 years so there was a lot to include! Also he was a J-1 waaaaay back so we included all the evidence showing he fulfilled his 2-year home residency requirement. It’s def been a long roadOriginally posted by verbose View Post
US Citizen filing on behalf of my spouse
FO: St. Louis, MO
10/03/19 documents mailed
10/07/19 package received
12/05/19 RFIE received in mail
12/12/19 response to RFIE received by USCIS
02/03/20 biometrics completed
04/06/20 EAD approved, card being produced
04/09/20 Case is Ready to be Scheduled for Interview
07/02/20 Interview has been scheduled (waiting for notice)
08/27/20 Interview/Card being produced!
08/28/20 I-485 and I-130 Approved
09/04/20 Card was mailed to me
09/10/20 GC in handComment
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Wow! All the best for your interview!USC filed AOS for parents on B2. I am not a lawyer.
Timeline
2020
7/21 <— 2 sets of I-130/485/944/864/131/765/693 reached Chicago Lockbox
8/4 <— Checks cashed
8/5 <— I-797 SMS
8/24 <— Biometrics completed
10/19 <— I-485 ("New Card Is Being Produced")
10/20 <— I-130 and I-485 ("Case Was Approved")
10/22 <— I-130 and I-485 Approval notices received
10/28 <— Green card#1 received
11/07 <— Green card#2 receivedComment
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Thank you!!!US Citizen filing on behalf of my spouse
FO: St. Louis, MO
10/03/19 documents mailed
10/07/19 package received
12/05/19 RFIE received in mail
12/12/19 response to RFIE received by USCIS
02/03/20 biometrics completed
04/06/20 EAD approved, card being produced
04/09/20 Case is Ready to be Scheduled for Interview
07/02/20 Interview has been scheduled (waiting for notice)
08/27/20 Interview/Card being produced!
08/28/20 I-485 and I-130 Approved
09/04/20 Card was mailed to me
09/10/20 GC in handComment
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Brilliant, take everything you listed. It is an excellent back-up plan. I'm glad to read the large amount of evidence that you submitted. Clearly, you are not leaving anything to chance. We submitted 9lbs 5.8 ounces of evidence for our ROC, so we definitely understand your efforts. If your I693 will be expired by the date of the interview, please consider taking and updated sealed one. All the best.Originally posted by didoesque View PostOur interview notice specifically states to bring in originals as well as a copy of what we filed. Hubs and I were talking about this today because our package was literally 14 inches thick, no joke... so not sure we can just waltz into the field office with an entire box in our arms. That said, I think we are going to take originals of everything we sent, copies of the important stuff (797s, I-94s, etc), and then a package of "new" evidence basically recent pay stubs, checking and savings statements, etc from the time we filed until now...oh and 2019 tax returns!
There are lots of other threads with much more detailed info on this as well7. 18. 2017: I130, I131, I485, I864, I765 - Chicago Lockbox: 8. 15. 2017: Biom-Kendall, Florida
10. 5. 2017: EAD received: 6. 21. 2018: 7. 5. 2018: Interview I797C notice rec’d
7. 31. 2018: Interview-Kendall, Florida: 7. 31. 2018: Interview success: Imm. I485 approval: 8. 1. 2018: I130 approved
8. 3. 2018: Card is mailed to me (1485): 8. 8. 2018: 2-yr GC in hand: 6. 6. 2020: ROC: 9. 23. 2020: 10-yr Green Card
5. 6. 2021: Appl. for Nat.: 8. 16. 2021: Nat. Interview 10. 1. 2021: Oath Cer. MailedComment
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Ok, so we have the interview coming up. Would bringing originals of submitted documents as well as proof of whatever happened between filing and the interview be enough? We literally sent big box of papers 12 months ago, and it would be crazy to do it all over again. ThanksComment
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Yes, you can waltz in there wheeling in a carry-on suitcase with everything you submitted for your initial AOS filing and evidence from the time you filed through the time of the interview.
My advice is to wear professional attire. Show deference for the process.Last edited by UScitizenFilingforspouse; 12-21-2020, 02:22 AM.Comment
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