Got interview notice- what to expect?

[khwaidee1 196]

Sent in an e-request that we were beyond normal processing time (October 2014 filer). They responded by sending us notice of an interview on June 26, 2015 @ 7:15 am. No RFEs. I put together a stellar package (or so I thought). The only thing we can add would photos from; Thanksgiving, Christmas, Mammoth trips and Songkran (New Years) in Thailand with the family, 2014 tax returns and we re-financed so wife is now on title to the house.

Will we be interviewed together or separately? While my wife's English is good (she just completed ESL level 3, is starting level 4 and citizenship classes), she is shy and tends to get nervous and intimidated around strangers (our AOS interviewer was a very kind man who was nice and patient with my wife). We are a 100% bona fide married couple married for almost three years and having dated for three and half before we got married. No kids yet, just a dog and a cat.

While it is a good sign that they are doing something with our petition, is it a bad sign that we have an interview?

What can we expect?

Thanks in advance.

[Ning 619]

Sent in an e-request that we were beyond normal processing time (October 2014 filer). They responded by sending us notice of an interview on June 26, 2015 @ 7:15 am. No RFEs. I put together a stellar package (or so I thought). The only thing we can add would photos from; Thanksgiving, Christmas, Mammoth trips and Songkran (New Years) in Thailand with the family, 2014 tax returns and we re-financed so wife is now on title to the house.

Will we be interviewed together or separately? While my wife's English is good (she just completed ESL level 3, is starting level 4 and citizenship classes), she is shy and tends to get nervous and intimidated around strangers (our AOS interviewer was a very kind man who was nice and patient with my wife). We are a 100% bona fide married couple married for almost three years and having dated for three and half before we got married. No kids yet, just a dog and a cat.

While it is a good sign that they are doing something with our petition, is it a bad sign that we have an interview?

What can we expect?

Thanks in advance.

Together. The officer will go thru a check list making sure the case file is complete as questions are asked. There is nothing to be concerned about.

[khwaidee1 196]

Together. The officer will go thru a check list making sure the case file is complete as questions are asked. There is nothing to be concerned about.

Thank you for your reassurance. My wife has blossomed here and I have become wiser to the ways of her country. She and her friend will be starting a CNA program in the fall when she finishes ESL 4. I trust you know what that the means to her. She makes me smile every day!

[Ning 619]

Thank you for your reassurance. My wife has blossomed here and I have become wiser to the ways of her country. She and her friend will be starting a CNA program in the fall when she finishes ESL 4. I trust you know what that the means to her. She makes me smile every day!

I am sure the freedom feels good & its good to be in America.

I do know what all of this must mean to her but for those that don't I would add to the obvious the tremendous sense of accomplishment we feel when we get thru each phase of this journey. To end in citizenship is a dream for millions & to know you are one is very special.

For her I am pretty sure she can put behind her the typical Thais that like to tell ourselves & others we will fail. Or the classic my husband refers to where he sells myself & our daughter at the local morning market.

She not only brings happiness to you but I assure you her family back home is pleased to have such a success story so the smiles are international.

[khwaidee1 196]

I am sure the freedom feels good & its good to be in America.

I do know what all of this must mean to her but for those that don't I would add to the obvious the tremendous sense of accomplishment we feel when we get thru each phase of this journey. To end in citizenship is a dream for millions & to know you are one is very special.

For her I am pretty sure she can put behind her the typical Thais that like to tell ourselves & others we will fail. Or the classic my husband refers to where he sells myself & our daughter at the local morning market.

She not only brings happiness to you but I assure you her family back home is pleased to have such a success story so the smiles are international.

Her father's smile says it all, and the strong hug. He is simple corn and rice farmer, we can't talk much but exchange a lot through our eyes, I am part of the family now.

[ala_tika 16]

Hmmm... It's quite interesting that you got scheduled for an interview without an RFE while filing jointly, for that matter. Just makes me wonder why. I'm sure you'll do fine since you're in a bona fide marriage. I'm just really surprised. All the best with the interview!

Sent in an e-request that we were beyond normal processing time (October 2014 filer). They responded by sending us notice of an interview on June 26, 2015 @ 7:15 am. No RFEs. I put together a stellar package (or so I thought). The only thing we can add would photos from; Thanksgiving, Christmas, Mammoth trips and Songkran (New Years) in Thailand with the family, 2014 tax returns and we re-financed so wife is now on title to the house.

Will we be interviewed together or separately? While my wife's English is good (she just completed ESL level 3, is starting level 4 and citizenship classes), she is shy and tends to get nervous and intimidated around strangers (our AOS interviewer was a very kind man who was nice and patient with my wife). We are a 100% bona fide married couple married for almost three years and having dated for three and half before we got married. No kids yet, just a dog and a cat.

While it is a good sign that they are doing something with our petition, is it a bad sign that we have an interview?

What can we expect?

Thanks in advance.

[NancyNguyen 1,657]

Hmmm... It's quite interesting that you got scheduled for an interview without an RFE while filing jointly, for that matter. Just makes me wonder why. I'm sure you'll do fine since you're in a bona fide marriage. I'm just really surprised. All the best with the interview!

It is not rare for random interview, USCIS states it as quality control.

[TBoneTX 43,058]

By statute, 5% of ROC applicants have to be interviewed.

This was what an immigration attorney told me when I asked, at the time.

[Cheezees 1,514]

By statute, 5% of ROC applicants have to be interviewed.

This was what an immigration attorney told me when I asked, at the time.

I don't remember the exact percent but this seems similar to what an immigration officer told me years ago. Some of those with scant evidence get RFEs and interviews (obviously) and some with solid evidence get them too.