AOS interview failed.

[olux2008 0]

I am F-1 and We applied for AOS in July. On Nov 25, we had our AOS interview.

We were interviewed separately. My petitioner was interviewed first. Then me. THe Adjudicating officer also asked both of us to swear an oath. We also signed an attorney waiver. The officer compared our answers and said that there were discrepancies in our answers. He confronted my petitioner with the discrepancies. He didn't confront me. He took my I-94 and printed out a letter that said my case will be reviewed and a decision will be made in 180 days. The officer was irritated and not too happy. Now I don't have my I-94.

Questions asked at interview:

what date was the marriage proposal? Where does beneficiary work? What was the address of beneficiary's parents? Where does beneficiary work? What is the work address of beneficiary? I answered as truthfully as I could. When I didn't know the answer, I told the truth, that I didn't know.

I married my USC spouse last year after 6 months of dating. At that time, we really loved each other. My f-1 visa will not expire until next year. Unfortunately, after we petitioned, the marriage became rocky. I was working a job that didn't pay enough to support us both, and had problems paying the bill. My wife had to pick up the slack. We had major disagreements. We drifted.

I know the results will be a denial of my AOS and as I understand it, removal proceedings will begin. I have questions:

Should I go back to my country before removal proceedings begin?

How can I go back without my I-94?

Will I face the 10 year ban if I go now?

Thanks and have a nice day.

[payxibka 10,045]

If I am not mistaken, if the final decision is made that results in a denial, you will receive a notice with a date that you must depart by... It is like 30 days from date of final decision.

[sherry0201 0]

So you married your spouse but you do not have enough financial support? I am confused. Your spouse answered differently?

[olux2008 0]

So you married your spouse but you do not have enough financial support? I am confused. Your spouse answered differently?

The document evidence was all there and complete. The main problem was the inconsistencies in our answers. I'm guessing that the officer was irritated by that, which was why he didn't give an answer.

[Dakine 26]

"We had major disagreements. We drifted."

Sounds like the IO had reason to deny you.

[envy_me 18]

"We had major disagreements. We drifted."

Sounds like the IO had reason to deny you.

i was thinking abt this too..

i was confused by this post til ive read that from OP..

i mean if u think "u drifted", then somewhere, somehow IO would think it is not a solid marriage..

documents arent enough..

as what uve said there are inconsistencies in your anwers..

inconsistencies = doubt.. IMO..

[enno4eva 0]

If I am not mistaken, if the final decision is made that results in a denial, you will receive a notice with a date that you must depart by... It is like 30 days from date of final decision.

Actually you will receive a Notice to Appear (NTA) with the charges against you. Then Immigration Court (EOIR) will contact you with a Master Calendar Hearing where you'll be asked on how you plead to those charges. Then you'll be scheduled for an individual hearing where the ICE attorney will work on deporting you. You can also apply for AOS while you're in EOIR. This is actually for the better IF you have a good case because the judge can rule and grant you LPR on the spot.

So, the first thing to do is to make sure your marriage is what it is supposed to be. You can appeal the interview denial, but that is risky if you're not in a strong marriage. Nextly, USCIS might order you for a second interview for marriage fraud. This is very serious!! If you're found guilty, you'll be permanently baned from the U.S. Please, please understan this is the ONE rule that cannot be overruled in any court. However it seems like you already had a fraud interview. AOS interviews normally happen with the couple in the same room whereas the Fraud Interview is like the one you had. So, if you're given an NTA and you know you're marriage won't make it, you have the option to voluntarily leave the U.S. You 'll mkae that concession in EOIR. There are other options such as Asylum or if you're in an abusive relationship (which I pray you're not). All in all, you NEED to contact a good attorney. If money is tight, go to the EOIR website and get the list of Pro Bono Attorneys and Associations who can and will represent you in EOIR. Don't wait! I'm not talkin out fo the side of my neck. I have been through the process and personally got the judge to terminate my removal proceedings.

Good luck. We will all pray and/or wish you the best of luck.

[carmie and aldo 0]

I am F-1 and We applied for AOS in July. On Nov 25, we had our AOS interview.

We were interviewed separately. My petitioner was interviewed first. Then me. THe Adjudicating officer also asked both of us to swear an oath. We also signed an attorney waiver. The officer compared our answers and said that there were discrepancies in our answers. He confronted my petitioner with the discrepancies. He didn't confront me. He took my I-94 and printed out a letter that said my case will be reviewed and a decision will be made in 180 days. The officer was irritated and not too happy. Now I don't have my I-94.

Questions asked at interview:

what date was the marriage proposal? Where does beneficiary work? What was the address of beneficiary's parents? Where does beneficiary work? What is the work address of beneficiary? I answered as truthfully as I could. When I didn't know the answer, I told the truth, that I didn't know.

I married my USC spouse last year after 6 months of dating. At that time, we really loved each other. My f-1 visa will not expire until next year. Unfortunately, after we petitioned, the marriage became rocky. I was working a job that didn't pay enough to support us both, and had problems paying the bill. My wife had to pick up the slack. We had major disagreements. We drifted.

I know the results will be a denial of my AOS and as I understand it, removal proceedings will begin. I have questions:

Should I go back to my country before removal proceedings begin?

How can I go back without my I-94?

Will I face the 10 year ban if I go now?

Thanks and have a nice day.

Why so negative!!?

He didn't say that your interview failed... maybe they just need to investigate a little bit more...

You even stated that he took your I-94.. which it means that there's no resolution yet...

Your comments make this seem like you really wish your AOS to be denied...

Careless on my opinion...

[Old Dominion 26]

Reading between the lines, it seems that you prefer to return to your home country and would rather not wait the 180 days to learn the outcome of your case. If that's your preference, you're free to go home any time now. The I-94 is not involved.

The question of a divorce is a separate matter and must be discussed between the two of you. Filing before you return home will be beneficial. Good luck!

Or, if you prefer to stay in the marriage then you are legally in the U.S. until the AOS is settled. Maybe the interviewer was having a bad day. Whether the interviewer was unhappy or not has nothing to do with the USCIS decision. If he was doubtful that you have a valid marriage, then he would have asked more questions about what you two are doing together.

[Wrights 0]

hey.. i had the exact same situation.. did you have the interview in tampa? if so, was it a guy name MAYER? he was an ####### to us.. i still have no response.. he asked for more evidence.. we sent him more evidence and nothing yet.

[Dr Mirage 0]

Are you the petitioner or the beneficiary?

Also, did you not know the answers to the questions the IO asked. Or you just said you did not know to all of those questions.

[Zee Bee 61]

If the officer said to wait 180 days for a decision then I would wait to see what happens. I think you aare being negative too immaturely.

On the other hand, maybe you are not happy here and need a reason to go home.

[rrobin 2]

Hey olux2008,

What do you mean "we drifted"? Did you guys file a divorce and then withdrew it?

[diadromous mermaid 36]

Questions asked at interview:

what date was the marriage proposal? Where does beneficiary work? What was the address of beneficiary's parents? Where does beneficiary work? What is the work address of beneficiary? I answered as truthfully as I could. When I didn't know the answer, I told the truth, that I didn't know.

Why would you not know your own parents address, or your own work address? I am confused, maybe you were too and that is why the interview was not successful. You do realise that you are the beneficiary, right?

As for the general "tone" of your post, you really didn't have to admit that you "drifted". I don't know many married people, even those not particularly happily married, that refer to their spouses as "petitioner"s.

I take it by drifted, you meant that you no longer reside together? If you don't, it's pretty apparent.

[olux2008 0]

Hey olux2008,

What do you mean "we drifted"? Did you guys file a divorce and then withdrew it?

I meant that we don't get along anymore.