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We went for the interview and yes we were separated, -- we had a few discrepancies but the IO did nt bring us back to the office to clarrify anything, she took my I-94 and give me back the passport. She didnt say whether the case was approved or not.

good luck, hope it all turns out well

03/01/2007 - POE - JFK (L-1 Visa)

01/15/2008 - Proposed

03/15/2008 - Married

09/02/2008 - Sent AOS Package (I-130, I-485, I-693)

09/03/2008 - Received - Signed by SMITH

09/04/2008 - Checks deposited

09/10/2008 - Checks cleared ($1010 + $355)

09/12/2008 - 2 NOA's received (I-130, I-485) - Dated 09/08/08

09/16/2008 - Received notice for biometrics appointment on 09/30/2008

09/20/2008 - Biometrics done - Walk in (Orlando) Took 10 minutes

09/22/2008 - I-485 viewable online (pending, of course)

09/30/2008 - Biometrics Appointment (2pm)

12/30/2008 - Received Interview Letter

02/25/2008 - Interview

03/06/2008 - Welcome Letter received (the website will clearly never send me updates!)

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Diazy   10

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We went for the interview and yes we were separated, -- we had a few discrepancies but the IO did nt bring us back to the office to clarrify anything, she took my I-94 and give me back the passport. She didnt say whether the case was approved or not.

What king of questions did they ask you?

Were there major or minor discrepancies?

Hope you were approved

Adjustment of Status

Dec 3, 2008 - Aug 20, 2009 (approval on August 7th)

Removing of Conditions

May 9, 2011 - October 4, 2011 (approval on September 28th)

Naturalization

July 19, 2014 - N400 packet sent out

July 21, 2014 - N400 packet delivered

July 23, 2014 - received email/text that I-797 is issued

July 26, 2014 - received I-797 in mail

August 11, 2014 - received the Biometrics notification

August 14, 2014 - biometrics walk-in (original date August 20)

August 18, 2014 - in line for interview scheduling

September 9, 2014 - yellow letter is received (letter is issued September 3)

November 3, 2014 - interview notice is issued (email/text alert)

November 10, 2014 - interview notice received with the interview date of December 11, 2014.

November 10, 2014 - request to reschedule mailed out

December 5, 2014 - interview notice is sent out (email/text alert)

December 11, 2014 - received an interview letter in mail

January 10, 2015 - interview on Saturday at 7am

January 26, 2015 - sent the requested documentation

February 26, 2015 - oath letter is issued (email/text alert)

March 2, 2015 - oath letter is received

March 18, 2015 - oath at 8am

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alexandria_a   0

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We went for the interview and yes we were separated, -- we had a few discrepancies but the IO did nt bring us back to the office to clarrify anything, she took my I-94 and give me back the passport. She didnt say whether the case was approved or not.

What king of questions did they ask you?

Were there major or minor discrepancies?

Hope you were approved

I didnt think they were major discrepancies, just not sure what to make of it....... Is it a good thing when they take your I-94?

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We went for the interview and yes we were separated, -- we had a few discrepancies but the IO did nt bring us back to the office to clarrify anything, she took my I-94 and give me back the passport. She didnt say whether the case was approved or not.

What king of questions did they ask you?

Were there major or minor discrepancies?

Hope you were approved

I didnt think they were major discrepancies, just not sure what to make of it....... Is it a good thing when they take your I-94?

If they took your I-94, that is usually a good sign honestly. I think you will get approved no questions asked. Why did you have to go for a 2nd interview and do you mind sharing your 1st interview experience on why it lead to a 2nd one? Also how long did it take for you to hear something back from USCIS after your 1st interview? I had my interview 14 days ago and havent heard anything about my decision, so I am starting to worry. Thank you in advance and good luck to you and be on the lookout for your green card.

Removal of Conditions

05/20/2011.....................Sent off package today, so now playing the waiting game.(Day 1)

05/23/2011.....................Package was received(Day 3)

05/28/2011.....................Received NOA/one year extention letter dated 5/23/2011(Day 8)

06/04/2011.....................I got my biometrics letter in the mail, my appointment is for 06/13/2011@11:00am (Day 14)

06/13/2011.....................Biometrics appointment today @Cleveland, Ohio @11:00am (Day 23)

09/20/2011.....................Approved for 10yr green card, wooohooooo next step citizenship

09/24/2011.....................Received 10yr green card in the mail.

My window for Citizenship 05/20/2012

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Well thank you for the well wishes, we didnt hear from USCIS after the interview until after 6 months when we contatced the congressman. Well i am in Baltimore and that office seems to be very backed up and generally disorganized. They never told us why they called us a for a second interview.

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Please tell us the QUESTIONS that you were asked in this second interview.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Well thank you for the well wishes, we didnt hear from USCIS after the interview until after 6 months when we contatced the congressman. Well i am in Baltimore and that office seems to be very backed up and generally disorganized. They never told us why they called us a for a second interview.

6 months holy ####### that sucks my friend and sorry you had to endure that kind of pain and waiting on your process totally not fair at all. So your congressman got the details of your case and thats when you found out you had to go on a 2nd interview. I am still waiting on my decision of my interview that happened 15 days ago and still no word on it. I know my wait isnt near to what you had to wait on yours, but its frustrating. I think that is crappy you didnt even know why you were called in for a 2nd interview they should at least warn people and give them a reason why they are requesting you to come in for an 2nd interview. I think Cleveland is backed up and disorganized as well and what was your 1st interview experience like if you dont mind sharing. I do wish you luck my friend and I know you will get the approval.

Removal of Conditions

05/20/2011.....................Sent off package today, so now playing the waiting game.(Day 1)

05/23/2011.....................Package was received(Day 3)

05/28/2011.....................Received NOA/one year extention letter dated 5/23/2011(Day 8)

06/04/2011.....................I got my biometrics letter in the mail, my appointment is for 06/13/2011@11:00am (Day 14)

06/13/2011.....................Biometrics appointment today @Cleveland, Ohio @11:00am (Day 23)

09/20/2011.....................Approved for 10yr green card, wooohooooo next step citizenship

09/24/2011.....................Received 10yr green card in the mail.

My window for Citizenship 05/20/2012

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Please tell us the QUESTIONS that you were asked in this second interview.

Hey TBoneTX do you have to go in for an 2nd interview? I read in your timeline you have had to go through way too much in this immigration process, and I did read in it that your finacee had an 4min interview and that she had to undergo a 2nd interview. Did she find out right on the spot or did it take a long time to find out about the 2nd interview? How is your process going and I also can see you had to make thousands of phone calls to get answers. I also want to know what kind of questions were asked at the 2nd interview. Good luck TBoneTX and I do hope at the end you will be victorious.

Removal of Conditions

05/20/2011.....................Sent off package today, so now playing the waiting game.(Day 1)

05/23/2011.....................Package was received(Day 3)

05/28/2011.....................Received NOA/one year extention letter dated 5/23/2011(Day 8)

06/04/2011.....................I got my biometrics letter in the mail, my appointment is for 06/13/2011@11:00am (Day 14)

06/13/2011.....................Biometrics appointment today @Cleveland, Ohio @11:00am (Day 23)

09/20/2011.....................Approved for 10yr green card, wooohooooo next step citizenship

09/24/2011.....................Received 10yr green card in the mail.

My window for Citizenship 05/20/2012

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rebeccajo   14

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Please tell us the QUESTIONS that you were asked in this second interview.

Hey TBoneTX do you have to go in for an 2nd interview? I read in your timeline you have had to go through way too much in this immigration process, and I did read in it that your finacee had an 4min interview and that she had to undergo a 2nd interview. Did she find out right on the spot or did it take a long time to find out about the 2nd interview? How is your process going and I also can see you had to make thousands of phone calls to get answers. I also want to know what kind of questions were asked at the 2nd interview. Good luck TBoneTX and I do hope at the end you will be victorious.

The interviews in TBone's timeline were at the consulate for the visa, not for the adjustment of status.

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The interviews in TBone's timeline were at the consulate for the visa, not for the adjustment of status.
This statement is correct... and no one wants to repeat our consular experience. We filed for AOS on December 18; the papers were transferred to California; we're awaiting news. Thank you for asking, though! Edited by TBoneTX

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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She didnt say whether the case was approved or not.

You didn't ask? :blink:

She didnt give us a chance to ask, she was not so friendly

Hi Alexandria!

Could you share the questions you were asked on the 2nd interview?

Thanks!

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03/01/2012 - Mailed N-400

04/11/2012 - Bio Appt

04/26/2012 - Rcvd interview letter

05/31/2012 - Interview

05/31/2012 - oath yey! I'm a USC!

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