Rescheduling an interview

[Fe M 0]

So... after reading some topics about it I got worrried.

This is my case, I'm the non US citizen wife, waiting for an interview. As it is right now, we got the biometric appointment for october 27. I know it might take a while for the interview, but what worries me is that I have no clue when my husband will be able to go with me to the interview.

He is in Air Force reserve, and right now he is in training until december 6, so I know until then he won't be able to go. After that we will be going from Texas to Arkansas for 10 more days of training (we don't have dates for that yet) and after that 5 more months of training on Alabama, and I don't see how he could make an interview in Texas while being on active duty training orders in Alabama.

Does anyone has any thoughts on our situation?

[Azzudiin 26]

I would make a infopass appointment and talk with them now and explain the situation. People in military get treated very well and I would bet they will work with you on a date when he is available.

[milimelo 4,196]

So... after reading some topics about it I got worrried.

This is my case, I'm the non US citizen wife, waiting for an interview. As it is right now, we got the biometric appointment for october 27. I know it might take a while for the interview, but what worries me is that I have no clue when my husband will be able to go with me to the interview.

He is in Air Force reserve, and right now he is in training until december 6, so I know until then he won't be able to go. After that we will be going from Texas to Arkansas for 10 more days of training (we don't have dates for that yet) and after that 5 more months of training on Alabama, and I don't see how he could make an interview in Texas while being on active duty training orders in Alabama.

Does anyone has any thoughts on our situation?

Make sure to have a copy of his orders in case you get called for an interview. Then, go to the interview and explain the situation. Most likely you will be approved on the spot. Husband does not have to come to the interview if he is away in training (only for military).

Edited October 18, 2010 by milimelo

[Fe M 0]

I would make a infopass appointment and talk with them now and explain the situation. People in military get treated very well and I would bet they will work with you on a date when he is available.

The problem is that the local office is in San Antonio and right now we are in Wichita Falls which is a long 7 hours drive. I don't drive here in the US at least, and my husband can't miss a class on his training to drive me to an infopass, so I'm not sure if I'll be able to do that or if I do when it would be. Do you think I could try to do an infopass whenever possible even if I don't have a interview date yet?

Make sure to have a copy of his orders in case you get called for an interview. Then, go to the interview and explain the situation. Most likely you will be approved on the spot. Husband does not have to come to the interview if he is away in training (only for military).

I thought me and my husband both were required at the interview, but in case he is on military orders and I can attend it without causing I think we could arrange something to make that work.

Thanks for your replies.

[milimelo 4,196]

I thought me and my husband both were required at the interview, but in case he is on military orders and I can attend it without causing I think we could arrange something to make that work.

Thanks for your replies.

Since your husband is on military orders, that is a good reason why he can't attend and IOs do take military reasons into consideration. Other military spouses have reported here that they went to the interview with husbands orders and other documents (establishing bona fide marriage) and were approved without any problems.

Don't worry about this. You can also call the military hotline for USCIS, certainly helped me with I-751 and N400:

1-877-CIS-4MIL (1-877-247-4645)

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Just confirming that yes, if you attend the interview with ACTIVE orders from the military your husband should be excused from attending. If you are at all concerned PRIOR to the interview, book and infopass appointment and take the orders with you. they will be able to confirm whether you should reschedule or if you will infact be okay as-is.

Good luck