Question re: AOS application
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Question re: AOS application
I entered the US on a K1 visa in August last year, got married the same month and applied for AOS in November. I applied for Work Authorization at the same time and received that in January. My question is this: is it common practice to be called for an interview before they approve your AOS/Green Card or do they usually just approve it and mail you the documents without the need for an interview, assuming there are no problems with the application of course.
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Some of us have had interviews and some of us haven't my husband never had one for his K1 AOS
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Re: Question re: AOS application
I entered the US on a K1 visa in August last year, got married the same month and applied for AOS in November. I applied for Work Authorization at the same time and received that in January. My question is this: is it common practice to be called for an interview before they approve your AOS/Green Card or do they usually just approve it and mail you the documents without the need for an interview, assuming there are no problems with the application of course.
Thanks!!!
Thanks!!!
I'd prepare for an interview, just to be on the safe side, and if you end up not having one, it's a bonus.
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Re: Question re: AOS application
I'm not sure if it got sent to California Service Center or not, but about 4-6 weeks ago I got a notice stating it had been transferred in order to processed quicker... ?
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Noorah - Thank you so much. I wasn't worried about an interview because I have a strong case, the only possible question being my wife's level of income becuase she only just came above poverty level. But it has definitely made my day a little brighter knowing I probably won't have an interview! It has been about 4 months since I submitted my AOS paperowork so hopefully won't be too long now...
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Noorah - Thank you so much. I wasn't worried about an interview because I have a strong case, the only possible question being my wife's level of income becuase she only just came above poverty level. But it has definitely made my day a little brighter knowing I probably won't have an interview! It has been about 4 months since I submitted my AOS paperowork so hopefully won't be too long now...
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Have a good one...
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Could I just ask, now that my K1 is approved and I will be moving onto the AOS stage next, I'm learning that the first GC you are given is a two year conditional one, is that correct. What then happens after, are you automatically given a 10 year GC when the two year period is up? I see that many apply for citizenship after 3 years.
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Could I just ask, now that my K1 is approved and I will be moving onto the AOS stage next, I'm learning that the first GC you are given is a two year conditional one, is that correct. What then happens after, are you automatically given a 10 year GC when the two year period is up? I see that many apply for citizenship after 3 years.
Sometimes USCIS sends out a reminder to file the I-751, but it's ultimately up to you to remember to do it. Not everyone gets the reminder.
When you've been a PR for 3 years (conditional time included), you can apply for US Citizenship. You can file the N-400 up to 90 days before your 3rd anniversary as a PR.
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