AOS Interview Experience - Memphis
May 5th 2006, 3:58 am
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AOS Interview Experience - Memphis
We had our adjustment of status interview at the Memphis USCIS office on Wednesday. Have to say, the whole timeline has really surpised me. Receipt dates of November 1st, and had interview in around 7 months!
Anyways, our appointment was at 1.50pm. We got there around 15 minutes early and put our letter in the little window (on the other side there was a garbage can attached, complete with liner
).
We waited at the most 10 minutes, before we were called. The waiting room was already full of people, but we got called before them, guessing they were there for another purpose, or our guy was just very quick with people.
So, we get called by this tall, expressionless guy who has us swear to tell the truth etc. He went through my file, and asked me to confirm my address, my date of birth etc. Did the same with hubby. He asked us did we have any children, told him no, but one on the way and offered him my OB's card and the ultrasound pic to which he declined. Just writing down as he went.
He asked for proof of our relationshp, we gave him 7 months bank statements, car insurance, car loan, life insurance with each other as beneficiary.. and were about to give him more when he said that was enough. I offered our wedding album etc., and he said no thank you, by this point I have usually made up my mind, or something to that effect.
He then took my I-94 out of my passport and said I would get permanent resident card in the mail in 10 days or so. He didn't stamp my passport and when I questioned this he said the cards are done immediately when he goes online, and would be printed in Texas that day, and that I could apply to be a citizen 3 years from that day.
All in all, we were in 10, perhaps 15 minutes. He almost cracked a half smile at the end, but otherwise expressionless, but he delivered!
Anyways, our appointment was at 1.50pm. We got there around 15 minutes early and put our letter in the little window (on the other side there was a garbage can attached, complete with liner
).We waited at the most 10 minutes, before we were called. The waiting room was already full of people, but we got called before them, guessing they were there for another purpose, or our guy was just very quick with people.
So, we get called by this tall, expressionless guy who has us swear to tell the truth etc. He went through my file, and asked me to confirm my address, my date of birth etc. Did the same with hubby. He asked us did we have any children, told him no, but one on the way and offered him my OB's card and the ultrasound pic to which he declined. Just writing down as he went.
He asked for proof of our relationshp, we gave him 7 months bank statements, car insurance, car loan, life insurance with each other as beneficiary.. and were about to give him more when he said that was enough. I offered our wedding album etc., and he said no thank you, by this point I have usually made up my mind, or something to that effect.
He then took my I-94 out of my passport and said I would get permanent resident card in the mail in 10 days or so. He didn't stamp my passport and when I questioned this he said the cards are done immediately when he goes online, and would be printed in Texas that day, and that I could apply to be a citizen 3 years from that day.
All in all, we were in 10, perhaps 15 minutes. He almost cracked a half smile at the end, but otherwise expressionless, but he delivered!
May 5th 2006, 4:33 am
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Re: AOS Interview Experience - Memphis
Happy for you Lesley. Hope it all goes well.
May 5th 2006, 4:45 am
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Congrats!
May 5th 2006, 4:51 am
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Re: AOS Interview Experience - Memphis
Congrats Lesley, thats basically a facsimilie of my experience there a few months back - probably the same guy
piece of piss really, especially after forking out $1000 for the damn privilege
piece of piss really, especially after forking out $1000 for the damn privilege
May 5th 2006, 5:01 am
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Re: AOS Interview Experience - Memphis
Originally Posted by BritGuyTN
Congrats Lesley, thats basically a facsimilie of my experience there a few months back - probably the same guy
piece of piss really, especially after forking out $1000 for the damn privilege
piece of piss really, especially after forking out $1000 for the damn privilege
We may be moving out your way in the next year or so, will probably wait until after the baby is born, but my husband has been promoted, and his daughter is in Manchester, TN (would make visitation a whole lot easier on travelling for everyone) - but since we don't want to live in "Hicksville", we are looking at suburbs of Nashville.
I guess what we are looking for is somewhere similar to areas around here like Cordova (I think you are familiar?), decent, but not completely over the top expensive. Any suggestions?
May 5th 2006, 5:19 am
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Originally Posted by Lesley1020
but since we don't want to live in "Hicksville", we are looking at suburbs of Nashville.
May 5th 2006, 5:31 am
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Re: AOS Interview Experience - Memphis
Originally Posted by mickmills
Maybe we will have enough people here soon for a Nashville BE Meetup?
maybe - as long as it involves alcohol
I know a couple of other brits here, a geordie lass and the welsh singer from catatonia
May 5th 2006, 5:36 am
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Originally Posted by BritGuyTN
maybe - as long as it involves alcohol
I know a couple of other brits here, a geordie lass and the welsh singer from catatonia
Is she Cerys Matthews's? An old girlfriend of mine was always trying to get on 'stars in your eyes' as her to sing 'road rage'
May 5th 2006, 8:41 am
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Originally Posted by mickmills
Of course,
Is she Cerys Matthews's? An old girlfriend of mine was always trying to get on 'stars in your eyes' as her to sing 'road rage'
Is she Cerys Matthews's? An old girlfriend of mine was always trying to get on 'stars in your eyes' as her to sing 'road rage'
shes quite nice - although quite tiny
May 5th 2006, 8:49 am
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CONGRATS!!!!!!! You must be feeling SO GOOD! Congrats again.
Originally Posted by Lesley1020
We had our adjustment of status interview at the Memphis USCIS office on Wednesday. Have to say, the whole timeline has really surpised me. Receipt dates of November 1st, and had interview in around 7 months!
Anyways, our appointment was at 1.50pm. We got there around 15 minutes early and put our letter in the little window (on the other side there was a garbage can attached, complete with liner ).
We waited at the most 10 minutes, before we were called. The waiting room was already full of people, but we got called before them, guessing they were there for another purpose, or our guy was just very quick with people.
So, we get called by this tall, expressionless guy who has us swear to tell the truth etc. He went through my file, and asked me to confirm my address, my date of birth etc. Did the same with hubby. He asked us did we have any children, told him no, but one on the way and offered him my OB's card and the ultrasound pic to which he declined. Just writing down as he went.
He asked for proof of our relationshp, we gave him 7 months bank statements, car insurance, car loan, life insurance with each other as beneficiary.. and were about to give him more when he said that was enough. I offered our wedding album etc., and he said no thank you, by this point I have usually made up my mind, or something to that effect.
He then took my I-94 out of my passport and said I would get permanent resident card in the mail in 10 days or so. He didn't stamp my passport and when I questioned this he said the cards are done immediately when he goes online, and would be printed in Texas that day, and that I could apply to be a citizen 3 years from that day.
All in all, we were in 10, perhaps 15 minutes. He almost cracked a half smile at the end, but otherwise expressionless, but he delivered!
Anyways, our appointment was at 1.50pm. We got there around 15 minutes early and put our letter in the little window (on the other side there was a garbage can attached, complete with liner
).We waited at the most 10 minutes, before we were called. The waiting room was already full of people, but we got called before them, guessing they were there for another purpose, or our guy was just very quick with people.
So, we get called by this tall, expressionless guy who has us swear to tell the truth etc. He went through my file, and asked me to confirm my address, my date of birth etc. Did the same with hubby. He asked us did we have any children, told him no, but one on the way and offered him my OB's card and the ultrasound pic to which he declined. Just writing down as he went.
He asked for proof of our relationshp, we gave him 7 months bank statements, car insurance, car loan, life insurance with each other as beneficiary.. and were about to give him more when he said that was enough. I offered our wedding album etc., and he said no thank you, by this point I have usually made up my mind, or something to that effect.
He then took my I-94 out of my passport and said I would get permanent resident card in the mail in 10 days or so. He didn't stamp my passport and when I questioned this he said the cards are done immediately when he goes online, and would be printed in Texas that day, and that I could apply to be a citizen 3 years from that day.
All in all, we were in 10, perhaps 15 minutes. He almost cracked a half smile at the end, but otherwise expressionless, but he delivered!
May 5th 2006, 11:46 am
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Many congrats Lesley!!!!
Seems like only yesterday you were posting about your visa woes prior to coming over here!
Good on ya girl.
Seems like only yesterday you were posting about your visa woes prior to coming over here!
Good on ya girl.
May 5th 2006, 12:15 pm
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Re: AOS Interview Experience - Memphis
Originally Posted by Lesley1020
We had our adjustment of status interview at the Memphis USCIS office on Wednesday. Have to say, the whole timeline has really surpised me. Receipt dates of November 1st, and had interview in around 7 months!
Anyways, our appointment was at 1.50pm. We got there around 15 minutes early and put our letter in the little window (on the other side there was a garbage can attached, complete with liner ).
We waited at the most 10 minutes, before we were called. The waiting room was already full of people, but we got called before them, guessing they were there for another purpose, or our guy was just very quick with people.
So, we get called by this tall, expressionless guy who has us swear to tell the truth etc. He went through my file, and asked me to confirm my address, my date of birth etc. Did the same with hubby. He asked us did we have any children, told him no, but one on the way and offered him my OB's card and the ultrasound pic to which he declined. Just writing down as he went.
He asked for proof of our relationshp, we gave him 7 months bank statements, car insurance, car loan, life insurance with each other as beneficiary.. and were about to give him more when he said that was enough. I offered our wedding album etc., and he said no thank you, by this point I have usually made up my mind, or something to that effect.
He then took my I-94 out of my passport and said I would get permanent resident card in the mail in 10 days or so. He didn't stamp my passport and when I questioned this he said the cards are done immediately when he goes online, and would be printed in Texas that day, and that I could apply to be a citizen 3 years from that day.
All in all, we were in 10, perhaps 15 minutes. He almost cracked a half smile at the end, but otherwise expressionless, but he delivered!
Anyways, our appointment was at 1.50pm. We got there around 15 minutes early and put our letter in the little window (on the other side there was a garbage can attached, complete with liner
).We waited at the most 10 minutes, before we were called. The waiting room was already full of people, but we got called before them, guessing they were there for another purpose, or our guy was just very quick with people.
So, we get called by this tall, expressionless guy who has us swear to tell the truth etc. He went through my file, and asked me to confirm my address, my date of birth etc. Did the same with hubby. He asked us did we have any children, told him no, but one on the way and offered him my OB's card and the ultrasound pic to which he declined. Just writing down as he went.
He asked for proof of our relationshp, we gave him 7 months bank statements, car insurance, car loan, life insurance with each other as beneficiary.. and were about to give him more when he said that was enough. I offered our wedding album etc., and he said no thank you, by this point I have usually made up my mind, or something to that effect.
He then took my I-94 out of my passport and said I would get permanent resident card in the mail in 10 days or so. He didn't stamp my passport and when I questioned this he said the cards are done immediately when he goes online, and would be printed in Texas that day, and that I could apply to be a citizen 3 years from that day.
All in all, we were in 10, perhaps 15 minutes. He almost cracked a half smile at the end, but otherwise expressionless, but he delivered!
Next time I emigrate, I'm going to marry a local - it's clearly much quicker and cheaper!
(just wait till my wife reads that! You'll hear my screams from wherever you are in the US!!!) :scared: :scared:
May 5th 2006, 11:30 pm
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Re: AOS Interview Experience - Memphis
Contratulations Leslie you are now on your way to becoming a USC in 3 years.
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Jun 15th 2006, 3:50 am
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Re: AOS Interview Experience - Memphis
Originally Posted by Lesley1020
We had our adjustment of status interview at the Memphis USCIS office on Wednesday. Have to say, the whole timeline has really surpised me. Receipt dates of November 1st, and had interview in around 7 months!
Anyways, our appointment was at 1.50pm. We got there around 15 minutes early and put our letter in the little window (on the other side there was a garbage can attached, complete with liner ).
We waited at the most 10 minutes, before we were called. The waiting room was already full of people, but we got called before them, guessing they were there for another purpose, or our guy was just very quick with people.
So, we get called by this tall, expressionless guy who has us swear to tell the truth etc. He went through my file, and asked me to confirm my address, my date of birth etc. Did the same with hubby. He asked us did we have any children, told him no, but one on the way and offered him my OB's card and the ultrasound pic to which he declined. Just writing down as he went.
He asked for proof of our relationshp, we gave him 7 months bank statements, car insurance, car loan, life insurance with each other as beneficiary.. and were about to give him more when he said that was enough. I offered our wedding album etc., and he said no thank you, by this point I have usually made up my mind, or something to that effect.
He then took my I-94 out of my passport and said I would get permanent resident card in the mail in 10 days or so. He didn't stamp my passport and when I questioned this he said the cards are done immediately when he goes online, and would be printed in Texas that day, and that I could apply to be a citizen 3 years from that day.
All in all, we were in 10, perhaps 15 minutes. He almost cracked a half smile at the end, but otherwise expressionless, but he delivered!
Anyways, our appointment was at 1.50pm. We got there around 15 minutes early and put our letter in the little window (on the other side there was a garbage can attached, complete with liner
).We waited at the most 10 minutes, before we were called. The waiting room was already full of people, but we got called before them, guessing they were there for another purpose, or our guy was just very quick with people.
So, we get called by this tall, expressionless guy who has us swear to tell the truth etc. He went through my file, and asked me to confirm my address, my date of birth etc. Did the same with hubby. He asked us did we have any children, told him no, but one on the way and offered him my OB's card and the ultrasound pic to which he declined. Just writing down as he went.
He asked for proof of our relationshp, we gave him 7 months bank statements, car insurance, car loan, life insurance with each other as beneficiary.. and were about to give him more when he said that was enough. I offered our wedding album etc., and he said no thank you, by this point I have usually made up my mind, or something to that effect.
He then took my I-94 out of my passport and said I would get permanent resident card in the mail in 10 days or so. He didn't stamp my passport and when I questioned this he said the cards are done immediately when he goes online, and would be printed in Texas that day, and that I could apply to be a citizen 3 years from that day.
All in all, we were in 10, perhaps 15 minutes. He almost cracked a half smile at the end, but otherwise expressionless, but he delivered!
Jun 15th 2006, 4:08 am
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Re: AOS Interview Experience - Memphis
Originally Posted by greencard2004
did you receive your greencard yet? If so, how long did it take?
Wonder how long it will take them to fix that!!! I haven't even sent it back yet - I figure since I am very obviously pregnant I wouldn't have any trouble convicing anyone
