Our AOS Experience (Minnesota)
Dec 17th 2003, 1:32 am
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Our AOS Experience (Minnesota)
Well, it's done.
After many sleepless nights, we can finally breathe easily after attending our AOS interview yesterday in Bloomington, MN.
Our appointment was at 1:45 and we arrived at about 1:15 - just to be safe. We cleared through security - only the baby carrier set off the metal detector.
We waited in the lobby for a while and after about 45 minutes an officer came out and called a different couple. Then he called our names and told us he was running behind, but would get to us next. He seemed friendly.
After about 20 minutes he came back out and called us in. KJ was just waking up, but she stayed quiet and just stared at the officer. She seemed to know that something important was happening.
We went to his office where he swore us in and then asked us a few very simple questions. Our full names, where we worked, how we met. I was surprised he didn't want to know more! He asked for a few things - copies of some utility bills, KJ's birth certificate, employment letters and our 2002 taxes. I had done up a new I864 (including KJ), but he didn't ask for it.
I practically had to force our wedding pictures on him, and he looked at them super fast. He commented that we had quite a bit of evidence (weeks of compiling and organizing paid off) and that he would approve our case.
So, he had David supply a fingerprint and sign the signature card and then he stamped David's brand new passport (just obtained from the British Embassy two weeks ago). He went over the removal of conditions and then said "Happy Holidays".
Let me tell you, that was the BEST Christmas present we could have asked for.
All in all, it was painless. He was very nice.
Good luck to all that are awaiting interviews (or anything remotely USCIS related). We are wishing you well this holiday season.
And many thanks to those that were helpful as we made this journey.
Angela, Dave and KJ
After many sleepless nights, we can finally breathe easily after attending our AOS interview yesterday in Bloomington, MN.
Our appointment was at 1:45 and we arrived at about 1:15 - just to be safe. We cleared through security - only the baby carrier set off the metal detector.
We waited in the lobby for a while and after about 45 minutes an officer came out and called a different couple. Then he called our names and told us he was running behind, but would get to us next. He seemed friendly.
After about 20 minutes he came back out and called us in. KJ was just waking up, but she stayed quiet and just stared at the officer. She seemed to know that something important was happening.
We went to his office where he swore us in and then asked us a few very simple questions. Our full names, where we worked, how we met. I was surprised he didn't want to know more! He asked for a few things - copies of some utility bills, KJ's birth certificate, employment letters and our 2002 taxes. I had done up a new I864 (including KJ), but he didn't ask for it.
I practically had to force our wedding pictures on him, and he looked at them super fast. He commented that we had quite a bit of evidence (weeks of compiling and organizing paid off) and that he would approve our case.
So, he had David supply a fingerprint and sign the signature card and then he stamped David's brand new passport (just obtained from the British Embassy two weeks ago). He went over the removal of conditions and then said "Happy Holidays".
Let me tell you, that was the BEST Christmas present we could have asked for.
All in all, it was painless. He was very nice.
Good luck to all that are awaiting interviews (or anything remotely USCIS related). We are wishing you well this holiday season.
And many thanks to those that were helpful as we made this journey.
Angela, Dave and KJ
Dec 17th 2003, 2:08 am
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Re: Our AOS Experience (Minnesota)
Originally posted by KissingtheBrit
Well, it's done.
After many sleepless nights, we can finally breathe easily after attending our AOS interview yesterday in Bloomington, MN.
Our appointment was at 1:45 and we arrived at about 1:15 - just to be safe. We cleared through security - only the baby carrier set off the metal detector.
We waited in the lobby for a while and after about 45 minutes an officer came out and called a different couple. Then he called our names and told us he was running behind, but would get to us next. He seemed friendly.
After about 20 minutes he came back out and called us in. KJ was just waking up, but she stayed quiet and just stared at the officer. She seemed to know that something important was happening.
We went to his office where he swore us in and then asked us a few very simple questions. Our full names, where we worked, how we met. I was surprised he didn't want to know more! He asked for a few things - copies of some utility bills, KJ's birth certificate, employment letters and our 2002 taxes. I had done up a new I864 (including KJ), but he didn't ask for it.
I practically had to force our wedding pictures on him, and he looked at them super fast. He commented that we had quite a bit of evidence (weeks of compiling and organizing paid off) and that he would approve our case.
So, he had David supply a fingerprint and sign the signature card and then he stamped David's brand new passport (just obtained from the British Embassy two weeks ago). He went over the removal of conditions and then said "Happy Holidays".
Let me tell you, that was the BEST Christmas present we could have asked for.
All in all, it was painless. He was very nice.
Good luck to all that are awaiting interviews (or anything remotely USCIS related). We are wishing you well this holiday season.
And many thanks to those that were helpful as we made this journey.
Angela, Dave and KJ
Well, it's done.
After many sleepless nights, we can finally breathe easily after attending our AOS interview yesterday in Bloomington, MN.
Our appointment was at 1:45 and we arrived at about 1:15 - just to be safe. We cleared through security - only the baby carrier set off the metal detector.
We waited in the lobby for a while and after about 45 minutes an officer came out and called a different couple. Then he called our names and told us he was running behind, but would get to us next. He seemed friendly.
After about 20 minutes he came back out and called us in. KJ was just waking up, but she stayed quiet and just stared at the officer. She seemed to know that something important was happening.
We went to his office where he swore us in and then asked us a few very simple questions. Our full names, where we worked, how we met. I was surprised he didn't want to know more! He asked for a few things - copies of some utility bills, KJ's birth certificate, employment letters and our 2002 taxes. I had done up a new I864 (including KJ), but he didn't ask for it.
I practically had to force our wedding pictures on him, and he looked at them super fast. He commented that we had quite a bit of evidence (weeks of compiling and organizing paid off) and that he would approve our case.
So, he had David supply a fingerprint and sign the signature card and then he stamped David's brand new passport (just obtained from the British Embassy two weeks ago). He went over the removal of conditions and then said "Happy Holidays".
Let me tell you, that was the BEST Christmas present we could have asked for.
All in all, it was painless. He was very nice.
Good luck to all that are awaiting interviews (or anything remotely USCIS related). We are wishing you well this holiday season.
And many thanks to those that were helpful as we made this journey.
Angela, Dave and KJ
Oh my, and there was you worrying like crazy!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Merry Christmas!!!
Last edited by Hypertweeky; Dec 17th 2003 at 2:12 am.
Dec 17th 2003, 2:11 am
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Re: Our AOS Experience (Minnesota)
Originally posted by Hypertweeky
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Thanks Hyper!!
Dec 17th 2003, 2:12 am
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Re: Our AOS Experience (Minnesota)
Congratulations !!!
Dec 17th 2003, 2:21 am
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Re: Our AOS Experience (Minnesota)
Congrats!!(As if a lil 'un wasn't proof enough of a proper marital relationship)!! LOL
What more do you need when junior looks like pops?!! LOL
Best wishes to you all.
Happy holidays
Tam
Dec 17th 2003, 2:37 am
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Re: Our AOS Experience (Minnesota)
Originally posted by KissingtheBrit
Thanks Hyper!!
Thanks Hyper!!
Dec 17th 2003, 3:58 am
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Re: Our AOS Experience (Minnesota)
Originally posted by KissingtheBrit
Well, it's done.
After many sleepless nights, we can finally breathe easily after attending our AOS interview yesterday in Bloomington, MN.
Our appointment was at 1:45 and we arrived at about 1:15 - just to be safe. We cleared through security - only the baby carrier set off the metal detector.
We waited in the lobby for a while and after about 45 minutes an officer came out and called a different couple. Then he called our names and told us he was running behind, but would get to us next. He seemed friendly.
After about 20 minutes he came back out and called us in. KJ was just waking up, but she stayed quiet and just stared at the officer. She seemed to know that something important was happening.
We went to his office where he swore us in and then asked us a few very simple questions. Our full names, where we worked, how we met. I was surprised he didn't want to know more! He asked for a few things - copies of some utility bills, KJ's birth certificate, employment letters and our 2002 taxes. I had done up a new I864 (including KJ), but he didn't ask for it.
I practically had to force our wedding pictures on him, and he looked at them super fast. He commented that we had quite a bit of evidence (weeks of compiling and organizing paid off) and that he would approve our case.
So, he had David supply a fingerprint and sign the signature card and then he stamped David's brand new passport (just obtained from the British Embassy two weeks ago). He went over the removal of conditions and then said "Happy Holidays".
Let me tell you, that was the BEST Christmas present we could have asked for.
All in all, it was painless. He was very nice.
Good luck to all that are awaiting interviews (or anything remotely USCIS related). We are wishing you well this holiday season.
And many thanks to those that were helpful as we made this journey.
Angela, Dave and KJ
Well, it's done.
After many sleepless nights, we can finally breathe easily after attending our AOS interview yesterday in Bloomington, MN.
Our appointment was at 1:45 and we arrived at about 1:15 - just to be safe. We cleared through security - only the baby carrier set off the metal detector.
We waited in the lobby for a while and after about 45 minutes an officer came out and called a different couple. Then he called our names and told us he was running behind, but would get to us next. He seemed friendly.
After about 20 minutes he came back out and called us in. KJ was just waking up, but she stayed quiet and just stared at the officer. She seemed to know that something important was happening.
We went to his office where he swore us in and then asked us a few very simple questions. Our full names, where we worked, how we met. I was surprised he didn't want to know more! He asked for a few things - copies of some utility bills, KJ's birth certificate, employment letters and our 2002 taxes. I had done up a new I864 (including KJ), but he didn't ask for it.
I practically had to force our wedding pictures on him, and he looked at them super fast. He commented that we had quite a bit of evidence (weeks of compiling and organizing paid off) and that he would approve our case.
So, he had David supply a fingerprint and sign the signature card and then he stamped David's brand new passport (just obtained from the British Embassy two weeks ago). He went over the removal of conditions and then said "Happy Holidays".
Let me tell you, that was the BEST Christmas present we could have asked for.
All in all, it was painless. He was very nice.
Good luck to all that are awaiting interviews (or anything remotely USCIS related). We are wishing you well this holiday season.
And many thanks to those that were helpful as we made this journey.
Angela, Dave and KJ
First congrats!
I am glad to hear things went well.I am wondering what all did you bring as proof?
Dec 17th 2003, 4:26 am
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Re: Our AOS Experience (Minnesota)
Originally posted by PEACHSTER
First congrats! I am glad to hear things went well.
I am wondering what all did you bring as proof?
First congrats!
I am glad to hear things went well.I am wondering what all did you bring as proof?
Hi Peachster,
I had a big 'ol blue binder and the following things in it:
*New I864 (in case they asked)
*Letters from both employers
*2002 tax return (joint)
*Bank statements (joint account)
*Affidavits from my family and friends (4 total) stating they knew us to be in a loving/bona fide marriage
*Evidence of joint auto insurance policy
*Evidence of joint health insurance policy
*Evidence that we are each other's benficiaries on our life and 401 K
*Utility bills with both names
*Mail that came to the house with both names (church newsletter, etc.)
*Photos from wedding
*Photos from trips we've been on, KJ's birth, etc.
*Engagement photos
*KJ's birth certificate
*Misc. stuff like plane tickets, emails, honeymoon receipts...stuff like that.
Ang
Dec 17th 2003, 5:41 am
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Re: Our AOS Experience (Minnesota)
Originally posted by KissingtheBrit
Well, it's done.
After many sleepless nights, we can finally breathe easily after attending our AOS interview yesterday in Bloomington, MN.
Our appointment was at 1:45 and we arrived at about 1:15 - just to be safe. We cleared through security - only the baby carrier set off the metal detector.
We waited in the lobby for a while and after about 45 minutes an officer came out and called a different couple. Then he called our names and told us he was running behind, but would get to us next. He seemed friendly.
After about 20 minutes he came back out and called us in. KJ was just waking up, but she stayed quiet and just stared at the officer. She seemed to know that something important was happening.
We went to his office where he swore us in and then asked us a few very simple questions. Our full names, where we worked, how we met. I was surprised he didn't want to know more! He asked for a few things - copies of some utility bills, KJ's birth certificate, employment letters and our 2002 taxes. I had done up a new I864 (including KJ), but he didn't ask for it.
I practically had to force our wedding pictures on him, and he looked at them super fast. He commented that we had quite a bit of evidence (weeks of compiling and organizing paid off) and that he would approve our case.
So, he had David supply a fingerprint and sign the signature card and then he stamped David's brand new passport (just obtained from the British Embassy two weeks ago). He went over the removal of conditions and then said "Happy Holidays".
Let me tell you, that was the BEST Christmas present we could have asked for.
All in all, it was painless. He was very nice.
Good luck to all that are awaiting interviews (or anything remotely USCIS related). We are wishing you well this holiday season.
And many thanks to those that were helpful as we made this journey.
Angela, Dave and KJ
Well, it's done.
After many sleepless nights, we can finally breathe easily after attending our AOS interview yesterday in Bloomington, MN.
Our appointment was at 1:45 and we arrived at about 1:15 - just to be safe. We cleared through security - only the baby carrier set off the metal detector.
We waited in the lobby for a while and after about 45 minutes an officer came out and called a different couple. Then he called our names and told us he was running behind, but would get to us next. He seemed friendly.
After about 20 minutes he came back out and called us in. KJ was just waking up, but she stayed quiet and just stared at the officer. She seemed to know that something important was happening.
We went to his office where he swore us in and then asked us a few very simple questions. Our full names, where we worked, how we met. I was surprised he didn't want to know more! He asked for a few things - copies of some utility bills, KJ's birth certificate, employment letters and our 2002 taxes. I had done up a new I864 (including KJ), but he didn't ask for it.
I practically had to force our wedding pictures on him, and he looked at them super fast. He commented that we had quite a bit of evidence (weeks of compiling and organizing paid off) and that he would approve our case.
So, he had David supply a fingerprint and sign the signature card and then he stamped David's brand new passport (just obtained from the British Embassy two weeks ago). He went over the removal of conditions and then said "Happy Holidays".
Let me tell you, that was the BEST Christmas present we could have asked for.
All in all, it was painless. He was very nice.
Good luck to all that are awaiting interviews (or anything remotely USCIS related). We are wishing you well this holiday season.
And many thanks to those that were helpful as we made this journey.
Angela, Dave and KJ
Congratulations to you three..!!
- Mark
Dec 17th 2003, 5:52 am
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Re: Our AOS Experience (Minnesota)
Yay! Congratulations!!
Were they notarized or anything?
Originally posted by KissingtheBrit
*Affidavits from my family and friends (4 total) stating they knew us to be in a loving/bona fide marriage
*Affidavits from my family and friends (4 total) stating they knew us to be in a loving/bona fide marriage
Dec 17th 2003, 5:56 am
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Re: Our AOS Experience (Minnesota)
YEAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!!!!! Many congrats!!!! Also nice to see you got the passport in time.
Kate. xxxx
Kate. xxxx
Dec 17th 2003, 6:10 am
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Re: Our AOS Experience (Minnesota)
Originally posted by Steffi
Yay! Congratulations!!
Were they notarized or anything?
Yay! Congratulations!!
Were they notarized or anything?
Yep, everybody got them notarized.
Dec 17th 2003, 6:11 am
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Re: Our AOS Experience (Minnesota)
Originally posted by katesuiter1
YEAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!!!!! Many congrats!!!! Also nice to see you got the passport in time.
Kate. xxxx
YEAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!!!!! Many congrats!!!! Also nice to see you got the passport in time.
Kate. xxxx
Thank you!
Boy, that British Embassy is FAST! *lol*
Dec 17th 2003, 6:11 am
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Re: Our AOS Experience (Minnesota)
Originally posted by speedyvespa
See? Nothing to worry about!
Congratulations to you three..!!
- Mark
See? Nothing to worry about!
Congratulations to you three..!!
- Mark
Thanks Mark!
I appreciate all your kind words and your assistance! You helped keep me calm.
Ang
Dec 17th 2003, 6:47 am
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Re: Our AOS Experience (Minnesota)
Originally posted by KissingtheBrit
Thanks Mark!
I appreciate all your kind words and your assistance! You helped keep me calm.
Ang
Thanks Mark!
I appreciate all your kind words and your assistance! You helped keep me calm.
Ang
- Mark
