Info Pass appointment. What can i expect?

[mannionsworld 0]

Dear all, I have made an Info pass appointment to discuss the following. I would greatly appreciate any help as the meeing is on Friday and I want to get the most out of it.

I had my AOS interview in March 05 and was told to submit more information, which I did within the week. I then got a letter saying that I should wait until June 06 before chasing up my case. It is now almost June and I've had no contact. So, I've made an appointment for Friday to discuss my case/ find out what's going on. This period of time for a decision seems unusual for Baltimore.

Is there anything I can take to my appointment? I submitted all the extra info they needed -- joint lease, bank account, etc. Is this likely to be an appointment that'll result in a "you'll have to wait and see" response. Or will they actually look into things and pull out files?

Any feedback would be great...

Thanks Patrick

[sanaay 0]

Actually the length of time for followup is not unusual for Balitmore. After my interview I had to wait about 4 months before I got my GC with absolutely no correspondence from them and after I eventually involved my congressman.

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

Dear all, I have made an Info pass appointment to discuss the following. I would greatly appreciate any help as the meeing is on Friday and I want to get the most out of it.

I had my AOS interview in March 05 and was told to submit more information, which I did within the week. I then got a letter saying that I should wait until June 06 before chasing up my case. It is now almost June and I've had no contact. So, I've made an appointment for Friday to discuss my case/ find out what's going on. This period of time for a decision seems unusual for Baltimore.

Is there anything I can take to my appointment? I submitted all the extra info they needed -- joint lease, bank account, etc. Is this likely to be an appointment that'll result in a "you'll have to wait and see" response. Or will they actually look into things and pull out files?

Any feedback would be great...

Thanks Patrick

I would take ALL your paperwork with you to the infopass appointment. You never know what you will need.

[mannionsworld 0]

I wasn't even sure if I should bring the wife along too. I've decided not too. But I was wondering whether it's just someone looking on a computer and basically repeating the information I already know -- you've got to wait. Or whether they'll prepare for my visit and have something to say.

I'll definititely prepare for the latter, but it would be great to hear from someone who has attended an appointment similar to mine.

[dcl766 0]

I wasn't even sure if I should bring the wife along too. I've decided not too. But I was wondering whether it's just someone looking on a computer and basically repeating the information I already know -- you've got to wait. Or whether they'll prepare for my visit and have something to say.

I'll definititely prepare for the latter, but it would be great to hear from someone who has attended an appointment similar to mine.

No, they won't prepare for your appointment. We had an infopass in Chicago a few weeks ago and they do just look at the computer and say that your case pending. Bring all of your paperwork but don't expect too much in the form of results. I pretty much went just for my own peace of mind of knowing that we tried.

Our tax dollars hard at work.

Good Luck.

Dave

[Pat4316 0]

I don't think the infopass is useful, because I did it before. I heard and saw that a lot of people, they follow up their cases by writing the letter to the congressman office, I heard that some of them already got the AOS interview again. Just try, there is no harm. Good Luck, and hang in there!!!

[elyjack 0]

I had my AOS interview in March 05 and was told to submit more information, which I did within the week. I then got a letter saying that I should wait until June 06 before chasing up my case.

Geesh, I can't believe they told you you'd have to wait more than a year after you already had your interview. We've already been waiting 18 months for our interview so I hope that doesn't happen to us.

We tried the Infopass thing but it was a pointless waste of time. Just as you fear, somebody looked on the computer screen and told us we had to wait. I got the sense they knew more than they were saying but obviously weren't going to say it.

Also tried the congressman thing. All he did was give us the same erroneous information about processing dates that is on their website and told us to wait.

[mannionsworld 0]

So, I just came back from the appointment. It went as expected, in that they just looked at the computer and said I should wait and that they had no idea of a time frame. However, I was surprised by the reason they gave for the delay.

In the letter they gave me back in October (after I sent the additional information following the interview), it said that the office would review the case and get back to me. They also said it takes 240 days and that I should go and see them after June 3rd, hence my visit. But when I spoke to the clerk, she said that I was pending a background check and gave me a letter saying that it was outside of their control. I thought this strange because surely they do background checks before the interview.

Is it normal to conduct a background check after the interview date? It just doesn't seem like a credible excuse to me.

Feedback/Opionions would be great.

[motu 5]

Is it normal to conduct a background check after the interview date? It just doesn't seem like a credible excuse to me.

Feedback/Opionions would be great.

I don't think there is a set time for that, I believe the background check (with the biometrics) is independent of the interview process - but they will not approve you till they get the background and biometrics done (in my mind they are both one and the same thing.) Our Interview was the same day that he ordered our biometrics and said once he receives the results he will make a decision - it took 8 weeks after that. Good Luck

[mannionsworld 0]

I'm sorry to bump this topic back up, but I'm still not sure of my situation. I know there's a lot of confusion with these cases, and that that's to be expected, but I could really do with some help.

I'm not going to bore people by writing my whole post/story over again. So, what i'm not sure about is where is my case and has anyone been through this process with Baltimore. I was told that I am pending a background check. Does that mean it's with the FBI for a name check? Has anyone had complications with their AOS case in Baltimore? I had my interview 8 months ago and heard nothing until yesterday when my info pass officer said they were conducting background checks. I am just completely at a loss what to think.

I found the other parts of the K1 application okay as my frustration was shared with others. But I now feel alone and that non one knows what is going on.

[j3dnight 0]

we have had an awful time with Baltimore, we were told during our interview that the fbi check was not completed, they were backed up, interview went very smooth, nightmare ever since, still no green card !

(see timeline)

good luck to you tho !