July 2019

[Ires]

sf2019july Hi my dear! Thinking of you today! How did the interview go????

[sf2019july]

sf2019july Hi my dear! Thinking of you today! How did the interview go????

HI Ires , Thank you for the wishes!

My interview just got over 1 hour before and it went well. The IO was really nice all the time and she asked me the generic questions and if I have any new joint evidence to submit. Then I submitted the new documents that I collected. She didn't approve the case on the spot. She gave me a white form that said the case is held for review and can raise an inquiry after 120 days.Now my online USCIS case status got updated to "Interview Was Completed And My Case Must Be Reviewed".. Hoping to get an approval by next week.

Does anyone know how long it takes for the review after interview? I'm guessing San Francisco might be slow on that.

[Caligirl]

Oh,wow,so it went smoothly! Awesome, I hope you get a decision asap! Some get it the same or next day.In many cases,the officer that's doing the interview just needs to get the approval of a supervisor.But,yeah,waiting again is nerve wrecking I still didn't get interview letterdriving me nuts right now.... can you share,what additional evidence, documents you took to the interview?

[sf2019july]

Ires Caligirl I got my i-485 approved now!! Just took 2 hours. Yayy!!

IO complimented on how organized these documents are submitted. Hope the tips might be helpful to someone.

Tips I used from USCIS site: https://www.uscis.gov/us-visa-and-im...rm-filing-tips:
1. Took one-sided printouts of the documents. 90 pages.
2. Photos submitted were 4*6 glossy prints from Walgreens. Pasted two pictures per page of A4 white sheet papers. And added the event, location, date and people present in each picture left to right. IO said it was great to annotate each pictures with details.
3. Attached sticky tabs at bottom of page at the beginning of each exhibit sections. Sticky tabs used: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002VLAWFO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8
4. Tried not to make oversize documentation, by selecting only valid documents having both our names.
5. I used binder-paper-clips and skipped two-hole punching. But saw USCIS is storing the documents with two-hole punching on the top. So it might be useful to do the following. "Use fasteners to hold together thick or bulky applications. Two-hole punching the top of the material for easy placement in the file is appreciated."

The documents list I submitted for the new joint evidence is as given below:


EVIDENCE IN SUPPORT OF MARRIAGE


Exhibit 1 : Evidence of Wedding Ceremony

1. Copy of Marriage Certificate from Government of India : Dated: Jan 31, 2019………..................01
2. Copy of wedding website and wishes from friends on gifts registry: Dated: Jan 02, 2019……….02
3. Copy of Matrimonial Permission from Catholic Church : Dated: Dec 06, 2018………..................13
4. Copy of certificate of completion of Catholic Marriage Preparation: Dated: Nov 29, 2018……….14
5. Copy of engagement ring receipt : Dated: Nov 03, 2018………....................................................1 6

Exhibit 2 : Evidence of Joint Residence

1. Copy of Lease Agreement 2020 - January 2020 to December 2020……………………………….17
2. Copy of Lease Agreement 2019 - January 2019 to December 2019……………………………….25
3. Copy of California Driver’s License of Petitioner and Spouse Beneficiary with same address…..33
4. Copy of utility bills with both names listed - WebPass home internet bill…………………………..35
5. Copy of utility bills with both names listed - Verizon phone bill……………………………………...37
6. Copy of utility bills with both names listed - PG&E electricity bill……………………………………39
7. Copy of insurance with both names listed - Farmers Insurance Renters insurance……………....40
8. Copy of insurance with both names listed - Geico car insurance…………………………………...42
9. Copy of donation letter with both names listed...................................................... ..........………..44

Exhibit 3 : Evidence of Commingling of Finances

1. IRS Tax Return Transcript 2019 - Married Filing Jointly February 2020……………………………45
2. Statement of Joint Bank Checking Account 1………………………………………………………….50
3. Statement of Joint Bank Checking Account 2………………………………………………………….53
4. Statement of Joint Savings Account…………………………………………………………………….56
5. Joint auto insurance from Geico………………………………………………………………………...57

Exhibit 4 : Evidence of Joint Trips

1. Wedding Trip to India : Copy of Flight Ticket - San Francisco, USA to India…………...................59
2. Honeymoon in Maldives : Copy of Flight Ticket - India to Maldives………………..........................63
3. Honeymoon in Maldives : Copy of hotel reservation in Maldives……………………………............65
4. Vacation in Hawaii : Copy of Flight Ticket - San Francisco to Hawaii…………………....................69
5. Vacation in Hawaii : Copy of hotel reservation in Hawaii……………………………….....................74
6. Weekend Trip to Seattle : Copy of Flight Ticket - San Francisco to Seattle………………………...76

Exhibit 5 : Photographs

1. Wedding and engagement photos………………………………………………………………………78
2. Vacation photos…………………………………………………………………………………………....86
3. Photos with family and friends…………………………………………………………………………...88

[Caligirl]

Woohoooo,AWESOME, CONGRATIULATIONS!!!! see,fast!! Thank you for sharing the additional evidence list!!

[sf2019july]

Woohoooo,AWESOME, CONGRATIULATIONS!!!! see,fast!! Thank you for sharing the additional evidence list!!

Thank you!! Feeling so happy and relieved now. =) =) =)

Hope the evidence list will be helpful for your interview preparation. Did you get your interview notice and field office yet?

[Caligirl]

I know my field office is San Fernando valley, cause I live in San Luis Obispo county- but still no mail horrible!

[Caligirl]

Probably coming via snail express

[sf2019july]

Probably coming via snail express

haha.. it takes longer when we wait for it!

[Caligirl]

Yes,I know,huh? Lol

[F2A2019]

sf2019july Congratulations!

[Ires]

sf2019july I am soooo happy for you! Congratulations!!!!!

[Caligirl]

@ Ines: did you get your interview date/ letter already?

[Ires]

@ Ines: did you get your interview date/ letter already?

I did not! Still waiting :/

[sf2019july]

sf2019july I am soooo happy for you! Congratulations!!!!!

Thank you so much! Ires and F2A2019