Interview

[ChristinaRenova 0]

We have received our interview day it is Jan 11th.  but we are not going.  my husband came over in 2003 and left in 2006 and came back in 2007 and has been her ever since.  we have everything in and paid all the fees but when we went to a lawyer to do the forgiveness letter he told us do not go to interview because they will penalize him for 10 years.  So now we are just wondering is there anyone else in this situation and what should we do ..  Do we cancel appointment, just not go,  what will they do if we do not show up..... So many questions.. 

[WandY 430]

You have notification of the date. Go to the interview. You'll be OK.

Edited January 8, 2018 by WandY

[ChristinaRenova 0]

2 minutes ago, WandY said:

You have notification of the date. Go to the interview. You'll be OK.

the lawyer said there is only one forgiveness and were he came over and left and came back they will make him stay for 10 years.  unless the law changes  I am not willing to lose my husband for 10 years  that would be horrible

[EandH0904 1,184]

Being illegal, getting discovered and getting a permanent ban would be much worse. You don't know if he will get the 10 year ban or not. Sometimes these things are overcome with a waiver. 

I agree. Go to the interview. 

[Californiansunset 336]

17 minutes ago, ChristinaRenova said:

We have received our interview day it is Jan 11th.  but we are not going.  my husband came over in 2003 and left in 2006 and came back in 2007 and has been her ever since.  we have everything in and paid all the fees but when we went to a lawyer to do the forgiveness letter he told us do not go to interview because they will penalize him for 10 years.  So now we are just wondering is there anyone else in this situation and what should we do ..  Do we cancel appointment, just not go,  what will they do if we do not show up..... So many questions.. 

How did he enter the US in 2003 and 2007? Which visa did he have each time he entered? When did you marry? Overstay is forgiven when you marry a US citizen. 

[ChristinaRenova 0]

2 minutes ago, Californiansunset said:

How did he enter the US in 2003 and 2007? Which visa did he have each time he entered? When did you marry? Overstay is forgiven when you marry a US citizen. 

he entered illegal both times.

[Californiansunset 336]

22 minutes ago, ChristinaRenova said:

he entered illegal both times.

Oh okay, I understand your concerns now. I think you can apply for only one illegal entry to be forgiven...since there are two, he won't be eligible for a waiver. I'm guessing that's what your lawyer told you and why he said not to attend the interview?! I don't know whether there's a difference now whether you go to the interview or not because either way USCIS has all the info they need on your case. They know now that he is here illegally without grounds to adjust status. There was another thread with this exact same topic recently as well, would be interesting to know the outcome of that one. I'll see whether I can find it...

 

[ChristinaRenova 0]

16 minutes ago, Californiansunset said:

Oh okay, I understand your concerns now. I think you can apply for only one illegal entry to be forgiven...since there are two, he won't be eligible for a waiver. I'm guessing that's what your lawyer told you and why he said not to attend the interview?! I don't know whether there's a difference now whether you go to the interview or not because either way USCIS has all the info they need on your case. They know now that he is here illegally without grounds to adjust status. There was another thread with this exact same topic recently as well, would be interesting to know the outcome of that one. I'll see whether I can find it...

 

thank you  keep me posted if you find it please

[Californiansunset 336]

7 minutes ago, ChristinaRenova said:

thank you  keep me posted if you find it please

I was talking about this thread but it's a slightly different scenario since the beneficiary is applying from the overseas consulate and committed (or is about to) willful misrepresentation. It also doesn't state an outcome. 

www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/654787-multiple-illegal-entries/

 

Edited January 8, 2018 by Californiansunset

[ChristinaRenova 0]

13 minutes ago, Californiansunset said:

I was talking about this thread but it's a slightly different scenario since the beneficiary is applying from the overseas consulate and committed (or is about to) willful misrepresentation. It also doesn't state an outcome. 

www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/654787-multiple-illegal-entries/

 

thank you .  have you seen a post on what happens if we don't go to interview is there anything we need to do.  Like cancel it or tell them why we aren't going?

[Californiansunset 336]

11 minutes ago, ChristinaRenova said:

thank you .  have you seen a post on what happens if we don't go to interview is there anything we need to do.  Like cancel it or tell them why we aren't going?

A no-show is an automatic denial. Your case will be returned to the USCIS center (usually Missouri) to have it denied. You will receive a denial letter then. 

You can't really cancel an interview, you can call the USCIS hotline and have it rescheduled. I wouldn't tell them why you aren't showing up, just attracts more attention to your case. I'm guessing just not showing up and waiting it out is the best solution as it takes a long time for the communication between the offices to notice what happened. 

I think it wouldn't hurt to give Liz Cannon a call. She's a very reputable waiver lawyer and is handling very tricky cases. She does short free consultations. I would ask her and see what she says what would be best to do. If she also says not to go to the interview I would do what she says. 

[ChristinaRenova 0]

2 minutes ago, Californiansunset said:

A no-show is an automatic denial. Your case will be returned to the USCIS center (usually Missouri) to have it denied. You will receive a denial letter then. 

You can't really cancel an interview, you can call the USCIS hotline and have it rescheduled. I wouldn't tell them why you aren't showing up, just attracts more attention to your case. I'm guessing just not showing up and waiting it out is the best solution as it takes a long time for the communication between the offices to notice what happened. 

I think it wouldn't hurt to give Liz Cannon a call. She's a very reputable waiver lawyer and is handling very tricky cases. She does short free consultations. I would ask her and see what she says what would be best to do. If she also says not to go to the interview I would do what she says. 

I will do that thank you so so much

[Californiansunset 336]

1 minute ago, ChristinaRenova said:

I will do that thank you so so much

No worries, I wish you and your husband good luck!

[Longingfor 195]

Why did you not just adjust status after your I130 petition was approved. When I called NVC and they realized I was in the US on vacation, the rep told me that I could adjust my status and if I choose to do so I should not pay anything to NVC but to contact USCIS and indicate. 

 

 

[maryLu 58]

13 hours ago, WandY said:

You have notification of the date. Go to the interview. You'll be OK.

Not true!