Nyc Aos
#1
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Finally NYC AOS interview is scheduled
Well, I guess miracles do happen. Even in NYC DO.
I just opened my mailbox to find a letter from the USCIS stating that my interview is scheduled for May 10, 2005. It will be a few days shy of my 33rd month of waiting. Do I hold the record?
I am relieved and even more bitter. Over 3 more months of waiting!!!!!! Geeez.. will it ever be over?!
I have a question... will my son's case be adjudicated then automatically or should his file not be there at the time of our interview - would it delay his approval? Should I try to make sure via congressional representative that his case is transferred to NYC too?
I just opened my mailbox to find a letter from the USCIS stating that my interview is scheduled for May 10, 2005. It will be a few days shy of my 33rd month of waiting. Do I hold the record?
I am relieved and even more bitter. Over 3 more months of waiting!!!!!! Geeez.. will it ever be over?!
I have a question... will my son's case be adjudicated then automatically or should his file not be there at the time of our interview - would it delay his approval? Should I try to make sure via congressional representative that his case is transferred to NYC too?
Last edited by Amadeus; Feb 8th 2005 at 12:32 am.
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Re: Finally NYC AOS interview is scheduled
Originally Posted by Amadeus
Well, I guess miracles do happen. Even in NYC DO.
I just opened my mailbox to find a letter from the USCIS stating that my interview is scheduled for May 10, 2005. It will be a few days shy of my 33rd month of waiting. Do I hold the record?
I just opened my mailbox to find a letter from the USCIS stating that my interview is scheduled for May 10, 2005. It will be a few days shy of my 33rd month of waiting. Do I hold the record?
I have you beat :/ Just got my notice today.
#3
Re: Finally NYC AOS interview is scheduled
I received mines 1/25/05 and the appointment if for 03/22/05.
For us everything is going pretty fast so far.
Married 10/13/04
Lawyer filled paperwork 11/03/04
I-130 - rd: 11/16/04 - notice date: 12/02/04
I-485 - rd: 11/16/04 - notice date: 12/02/04
I-765 - rd: 11/16/04 - notice date: 12/02/04
Biometrics/Fingerprinting: 01/14/05
Medical: 02/07/05
AOS notice received on 1/25/05: Interview scheduled for 03/22/05
§phearalin
For us everything is going pretty fast so far.
Married 10/13/04
Lawyer filled paperwork 11/03/04
I-130 - rd: 11/16/04 - notice date: 12/02/04
I-485 - rd: 11/16/04 - notice date: 12/02/04
I-765 - rd: 11/16/04 - notice date: 12/02/04
Biometrics/Fingerprinting: 01/14/05
Medical: 02/07/05
AOS notice received on 1/25/05: Interview scheduled for 03/22/05
§phearalin
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Re: Finally NYC AOS interview is scheduled
Originally Posted by Sphearalin
I received mines 1/25/05 and the appointment if for 03/22/05.
For us everything is going pretty fast so far.
Married 10/13/04
Lawyer filled paperwork 11/03/04
I-130 - rd: 11/16/04 - notice date: 12/02/04
I-485 - rd: 11/16/04 - notice date: 12/02/04
I-765 - rd: 11/16/04 - notice date: 12/02/04
Biometrics/Fingerprinting: 01/14/05
Medical: 02/07/05
AOS notice received on 1/25/05: Interview scheduled for 03/22/05
§phearalin
For us everything is going pretty fast so far.
Married 10/13/04
Lawyer filled paperwork 11/03/04
I-130 - rd: 11/16/04 - notice date: 12/02/04
I-485 - rd: 11/16/04 - notice date: 12/02/04
I-765 - rd: 11/16/04 - notice date: 12/02/04
Biometrics/Fingerprinting: 01/14/05
Medical: 02/07/05
AOS notice received on 1/25/05: Interview scheduled for 03/22/05
§phearalin
Nice timeline but unrealistic as you filed in 2004 with an interview within 6 months. You were lucky to get in under the wire on the pilot program before it was discontinued on January 27, 2005.
The others are or actually were waiting YEARS for adjudication of their filed AOS. The OP (original poster) for 33 months and the other for 41 months. Don't think they are going to be happy with the inclusion of your quickie adjudication on their thread about long waiting times.
Rete
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Re: Finally NYC AOS interview is scheduled
Good news! I'm sure you can do 3 more months after waiting so long.
But now it seems that the FBI security checks are way behind as well.
But now it seems that the FBI security checks are way behind as well.
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Re: Finally NYC AOS interview is scheduled
Originally Posted by Amadeus
Well, I guess miracles do happen. Even in NYC DO.
I just opened my mailbox to find a letter from the USCIS stating that my interview is scheduled for May 10, 2005. It will be a few days shy of my 33rd month of waiting. Do I hold the record?
I am relieved and even more bitter. Over 3 more months of waiting!!!!!! Geeez.. will it ever be over?!
I have a question... will my son's case be adjudicated then automatically or should his file not be there at the time of our interview - would it delay his approval? Should I try to make sure via congressional representative that his case is transferred to NYC too?
I just opened my mailbox to find a letter from the USCIS stating that my interview is scheduled for May 10, 2005. It will be a few days shy of my 33rd month of waiting. Do I hold the record?
I am relieved and even more bitter. Over 3 more months of waiting!!!!!! Geeez.. will it ever be over?!
I have a question... will my son's case be adjudicated then automatically or should his file not be there at the time of our interview - would it delay his approval? Should I try to make sure via congressional representative that his case is transferred to NYC too?
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Re: Finally NYC AOS interview is scheduled
Originally Posted by Visitor
Good news! I'm sure you can do 3 more months after waiting so long.
But now it seems that the FBI security checks are way behind as well.
But now it seems that the FBI security checks are way behind as well.
I was told by my congressional rep that the USCIS confirmed to them that all my security checks had cleared long time ago. I hope that's the case...
Interestingly enough, my case status online hasn't changed since Aug when I had biometrics done. And even then, only update date changed but the note didn't.. it still says that "the last correspondence was returned as undeliverable on April 5, 2004, blah-blah-blah"...
You'll get your appointment soon, too. Looking at recent timelines, I have come to the conclusion (could be wrong) that USCIS "kept" Feb-Mar-Apr to finish up with pilot program applicants and began to schedule us, oldies, from May forward... So your case should be coming through soon, too.
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Re: Finally NYC AOS interview is scheduled
Amadeus, I am sorry that you had to wait so long to get an interview. 33 months is just reasonable. Makes some of our security check wait sound like a walk in the park.
Originally Posted by Amadeus
Well, I guess miracles do happen. Even in NYC DO.
I just opened my mailbox to find a letter from the USCIS stating that my interview is scheduled for May 10, 2005. It will be a few days shy of my 33rd month of waiting. Do I hold the record?
I am relieved and even more bitter. Over 3 more months of waiting!!!!!! Geeez.. will it ever be over?!
I have a question... will my son's case be adjudicated then automatically or should his file not be there at the time of our interview - would it delay his approval? Should I try to make sure via congressional representative that his case is transferred to NYC too?
I just opened my mailbox to find a letter from the USCIS stating that my interview is scheduled for May 10, 2005. It will be a few days shy of my 33rd month of waiting. Do I hold the record?
I am relieved and even more bitter. Over 3 more months of waiting!!!!!! Geeez.. will it ever be over?!
I have a question... will my son's case be adjudicated then automatically or should his file not be there at the time of our interview - would it delay his approval? Should I try to make sure via congressional representative that his case is transferred to NYC too?
#9
Re: Finally NYC AOS interview is scheduled
Originally Posted by Cookie Munster
Amadeus, I am sorry that you had to wait so long to get an interview. 33 months is just reasonable. Makes some of our security check wait sound like a walk in the park.
I think it's been about 29 months for us so far, and no word as of yet. I hope it's soon.
We figured we might as well start getting ready now for the interview. What exactly do you need to bring to the interview? Is there a definitive list?
A few things I can think of:
Affidavit of support
Pics of us on vacation, etc.
Wedding photos, etc.
Employer/family & friend statements
Joint account statements
Investment beneficiary info
Insurance beneficiary info
Joint tax return info
We don't have joint checking accounts or utilities, because most utilities won't add both of us and I had no credit to be added without incurring charges. We do have joint savings, and each other named as our investment & life insurance beneficiaries, and so on.
Also, can I just schedule the medical appointment myself, or do I have to wait for USCIS to prompt me?
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Re: Finally NYC AOS interview is scheduled
Originally Posted by nathan barley
Congrats on getting your notices!
A few things I can think of:
Affidavit of support
Pics of us on vacation, etc.
Wedding photos, etc.
Employer/family & friend statements
Joint account statements
Investment beneficiary info
Insurance beneficiary info
Joint tax return info
A few things I can think of:
Affidavit of support
Pics of us on vacation, etc.
Wedding photos, etc.
Employer/family & friend statements
Joint account statements
Investment beneficiary info
Insurance beneficiary info
Joint tax return info
The employer letter is a must for NYC, at least it was asked for in the list they sent us, and the letter was to contain information regarding marital status claimed, beneficiary information on various employer offered benefits, i.e. health, 401K, life insurance, and who is listed as emergency contact. Information regarding salary was not a required item along if they are willing to insert it the letter than can be used as well for the I-864.
We don't have joint checking accounts or utilities, because most utilities won't add both of us and I had no credit to be added without incurring charges. We do have joint savings, and each other named as our investment & life insurance beneficiaries, and so on.
I don't understand your take on not having a joint checking account as you work and earn a salary which I'm sure is used to pay household expenses. Nor do I understand your statement taht you have no credit to be added without incurring charges. What charges? Interest rate charges from credit cards? You must have at least one in the household, why can't you be a joint holder of the card?
Also, can I just schedule the medical appointment myself, or do I have to wait for USCIS to prompt me?
From the list that was discussed in my immigration class last night these are a few of the items the atty/professor recommended:
1. Photos of holidays, vacations, the wedding, honeymoon, and be sure to include photos that have family and friends in them with you.
2. Documents where spouses are beneficiary to benefits, i.e. health, dental, life, IRA/retirement, savings, 401K.
3. Leases, deeds, mortgages, car registration, auto insurance
4. Jointly addressed mail; holiday cards, anniversary cards
5. Joint membership is various clubs and/or organizations, i.e. Costco, Sam's Club, boat clubs, political organizations, Knights of Columbus, Green Peace, Sierra Nevada Club
6. Financial accounts, TAX RETURNS showing you filed married, joint. Claimed you would be asked why you didn't file married, joint if you filed married separate. I disagreed with that but that was her take on it.
And remember, if you entered the US under the age of 26, your selective service registration which will be needed for naturalization down the line
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Re: Finally NYC AOS interview is scheduled
Originally Posted by Rete
I don't understand your take on not having a joint checking account as you work and earn a salary which I'm sure is used to pay household expenses. Nor do I understand your statement taht you have no credit to be added without incurring charges. What charges? Interest rate charges from credit cards? You must have at least one in the household, why can't you be a joint holder of the card?
What I meant by charges was the possibility of being asked for a security deposit or something in order for me to be added to some of our utilities, because I had no credit rating. When my wife first got her electricity hooked up, she had to pay a hefty charge.
We don't have joint checking because we never saw the need: I give my wife cash out of each paycheck, which she puts towards bills, and we both put money into our joint savings.
We have no joint CC's because
A: My wife filed for bankrupcy last year
B: I had no credit rating and could not get approved by anyone in the US.
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Re: Finally NYC AOS interview is scheduled
Originally Posted by nathan barley
Thanks Rete,
What I meant by charges was the possibility of being asked for a security deposit or something in order for me to be added to some of our utilities, because I had no credit rating. When my wife first got her electricity hooked up, she had to pay a hefty charge.
What I meant by charges was the possibility of being asked for a security deposit or something in order for me to be added to some of our utilities, because I had no credit rating. When my wife first got her electricity hooked up, she had to pay a hefty charge.
We don't have joint checking because we never saw the need: I give my wife cash out of each paycheck, which she puts towards bills, and we both put money into our joint savings.
We have no joint CC's because
A: My wife filed for bankrupcy last year
B: I had no credit rating and could not get approved by anyone in the US.
We have no joint CC's because
A: My wife filed for bankrupcy last year
B: I had no credit rating and could not get approved by anyone in the US.
Have you attempted to get any credit yet? You've been here for over a year and working so you should not have a problem getting a starter card in your name only, i.e. a store charge, gas card, etc.
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Re: Finally NYC AOS interview is scheduled
Originally Posted by Rete
Have you attempted to get any credit yet? You've been here for over a year and working so you should not have a problem getting a starter card in your name only, i.e. a store charge, gas card, etc.