I 751 2016 file Received Interview need some advise

[Bhagi 10]

Hello,

 

My I-751 is still pending filed on July 2016. I did applied for N-400 with pending 751 which was fine according to USCIS as I called them and confirmed before I filed for n400. My N-400 application was approved on time and I had interview. Something very unexpected happened. I went for an interview on time and they scanned my appointment letter and gave me waiting number same like other applicants. they called my number after 20 min of wait officer came out called my number from the door and said '' Sorry we can not take your interview as your I 751 is still pending. They asked me DID YOU COME FOR ANY 751 INTERVIEW BEFORE? I said no. lady officer told me '' you need to make sure that your I751 needs to be approved so if you receive second n400 interview '' DO NOT COME IF YOUR 751 is still pending" so contact USCIS and make sure that you complete 751 case. :-( They did not even called me in interview room. I already called USCIS about 25 times in past regarding pending I751 but they are keep telling me its under process and out side normal processing time. I have made 2 service request in past but have not received any reply too. Now after 15 days past from denial of n 400 interview I have received I 751 Interview letter which is in May. They have mentioned that I need to attend with my spouse and bring all proof since we filed for 751. they have mentioned in letter that the interview is going to be Video taped. I did submitted all requested proofs but still i do not know what else they need.  Can any one give me some more info about your 751 interview experience.  Thanks in advance 

[needanswers 1]

On ‎4‎/‎20‎/‎2018 at 5:17 PM, Bhagi said:

Hello,

 

My I-751 is still pending filed on July 2016. I did applied for N-400 with pending 751 which was fine according to USCIS as I called them and confirmed before I filed for n400. My N-400 application was approved on time and I had interview. Something very unexpected happened. I went for an interview on time and they scanned my appointment letter and gave me waiting number same like other applicants. they called my number after 20 min of wait officer came out called my number from the door and said '' Sorry we can not take your interview as your I 751 is still pending. They asked me DID YOU COME FOR ANY 751 INTERVIEW BEFORE? I said no. lady officer told me '' you need to make sure that your I751 needs to be approved so if you receive second n400 interview '' DO NOT COME IF YOUR 751 is still pending" so contact USCIS and make sure that you complete 751 case. :-( They did not even called me in interview room. I already called USCIS about 25 times in past regarding pending I751 but they are keep telling me its under process and out side normal processing time. I have made 2 service request in past but have not received any reply too. Now after 15 days past from denial of n 400 interview I have received I 751 Interview letter which is in May. They have mentioned that I need to attend with my spouse and bring all proof since we filed for 751. they have mentioned in letter that the interview is going to be Video taped. I did submitted all requested proofs but still i do not know what else they need.  Can any one give me some more info about your 751 interview experience.  Thanks in advance 

Hi i filed in April 2016 Vermont,  751 interview on November 19 2017

The officer was ok but not someone you can chit chat with. my case is a little different from yours, my spouse and i live in different states, therefore she asked why and it was because he had a better job offer and i was already in school..but we visit and stuff like that... She asked how many bank accounts do we have, where i used to live before we got married, whom i was living with.. my address now and his. His job, and mine...and how i get to school and work..

then it was over...she took some pictures, made a copy of our drivers license and cope of our passport, the page they stamp when you travel.

i haven't heard from them since until, i received the mass update that was sent out..."my case was received at my local office"

take every proof you sent and add anything new like your recent tax return transcript and pictures...take more pictures because you have time.

you will be find and if you are lucky you, they might conduct your N400 interview as well.

good luck.

Edited April 22, 2018 by needanswers

[Bhagi 10]

Thanks you for the update. 

Was your interview was video taped? and was it both togather or you and your spouse separate ?

They did mentioned in Interview letter that your interview is scheduled for official mater for 751 so I do not think that they will take 400 Interview as well. 

 

[USC4SPOUSE 506]

On 4/20/2018 at 4:17 PM, Bhagi said:

Hello,

 

My I-751 is still pending filed on July 2016. I did applied for N-400 with pending 751 which was fine according to USCIS as I called them and confirmed before I filed for n400. My N-400 application was approved on time and I had interview. Something very unexpected happened. I went for an interview on time and they scanned my appointment letter and gave me waiting number same like other applicants. they called my number after 20 min of wait officer came out called my number from the door and said '' Sorry we can not take your interview as your I 751 is still pending. They asked me DID YOU COME FOR ANY 751 INTERVIEW BEFORE? I said no. lady officer told me '' you need to make sure that your I751 needs to be approved so if you receive second n400 interview '' DO NOT COME IF YOUR 751 is still pending" so contact USCIS and make sure that you complete 751 case. :-( They did not even called me in interview room. I already called USCIS about 25 times in past regarding pending I751 but they are keep telling me its under process and out side normal processing time. I have made 2 service request in past but have not received any reply too. Now after 15 days past from denial of n 400 interview I have received I 751 Interview letter which is in May. They have mentioned that I need to attend with my spouse and bring all proof since we filed for 751. they have mentioned in letter that the interview is going to be Video taped. I did submitted all requested proofs but still i do not know what else they need.  Can any one give me some more info about your 751 interview experience.  Thanks in advance 

Here you go. They  did not follow USCIS procedure. Those two screenshots are from the USCIS manual. They were supposed to conduct the naturalization examination. Ideally, your I-751 should have been located ahead of time and even adjudicated, if you filed a complete body of evidence of bona fide marriage. 

I do not like it one bit. I would reach out to your Congress person. #1 your I-751 is way out of processing times. #2 Congress ensures federal agencies like USCIS provide the services they're supposed to constituents. 

You were told YOU needed to make sure your I-751 was approved first. NOT TRUE. They have to follow procedure and take care of all that. They could have easily approved the I-751 and waived that interview. Then, invite you for the N-400 interview. Your spouse has to be present and you have to present evidence of bona fide marriage. 

Again, have your Congress person question the procedure they followed. You will see how quickly they back-pedal. 

All the best. 

 

[mindthegap 2,590]

The above is correct - they screwed up by not following procedure.

Contact your representative AND the ombudsman.

[USC4SPOUSE 506]

7 hours ago, mindthegap said:

The above is correct - they screwed up by not following procedure.

Contact your representative AND the ombudsman.

Now watch them roll out the red carpet. They will have to. Or Bhagi can claim discrimination and being targeted. Huge mess. 

[mindthegap 2,590]

28 minutes ago, USC4SPOUSE said:

Now watch them roll out the red carpet. They will have to. Or Bhagi can claim discrimination and being targeted. Huge mess. 

No chance.

They didn’t follow their own policy in multiple instances in my case - including issuing a denial without giving me an opportunity to answer and refute false allegations made by my ex spouse which were cited as the reason for denial.

They just don’t care.

 

 

[USC4SPOUSE 506]

5 minutes ago, mindthegap said:

No chance.

They didn’t follow their own policy in multiple instances in my case - including issuing a denial without giving me an opportunity to answer and refute false allegations made by my ex spouse which were cited as the reason for denial.

They just don’t care.

 

 

I cannot imagine the level of stress that must have caused. I am sorry to hear that. I mostly meant they'll likely check in their manners and follow procedure if they know the Congress and Ombudsman are aware of the situation. 

[needanswers 1]

On ‎4‎/‎24‎/‎2018 at 6:24 PM, Bhagi said:

Thanks you for the update. 

Was your interview was video taped? and was it both togather or you and your spouse separate ?

They did mentioned in Interview letter that your interview is scheduled for official mater for 751 so I do not think that they will take 400 Interview as well. 

 

yes it was video taped, you have to go with your spouse.

i have heard of instances that people get both interviews done.

[Bhagi 10]

Thank you all for providing important information.

I have I 751 Interview in 2 weeks now. Can any one suggest me with list of Proof I should take in Interview. They have mentioned in letter that I need to bring all proofs After filed 751 date. 

[Bhagi 10]

+ they have mentioned in Interview letter that It is regarding I751 so I do not think they will take 400 interview as well on same date. @USC4SPOUSE@mindthegap

How do I contact congress man??? @needanswers@

[USC4SPOUSE 506]

22 hours ago, Bhagi said:

+ they have mentioned in Interview letter that It is regarding I751 so I do not think they will take 400 interview as well on same date. @USC4SPOUSE@mindthegap

How do I contact congress man??? @needanswers@

No, they point is they did not follow procedure and you were not treated according to USCIS policy manual. So since they did not follow procedure and what they told you has no basis on actual policy, it is worth questioning how they decided they would handle this case this way. Having no other information at their disposal, they basically LOOKED AT YOU, made a brisk judgment and decided to handle your case how it is being handled right now. Ask them if it's because you're indian or if it's because of the color of your skin and watch them $h1t their pants.

You can google how to contact congressman. Google is your best friend.

Never be afraid to assert your rights when it's clear that you are being singled out. You need a thorough table of contents for your interview. 

[Bhagi 10]

Hello ALL,

 

Finally IT OVER,

 

So I had I751 videotaped interview after denial of N 400 interview last month. me and my spouse arrived at USCIS 30 min early. After security we went to interview line windrow where they checked my N 751 joint appointment letter as well as I showed them last N 400 too. They gave us token number and informed you will be called soon. After 15 mins of wait super friendly young officer called our number and from the starting point to the end she was super talkative and friendly.  She then took us to her office and told us that before you take seat you need to talk oath. After that she turned on the camera and took out my N751 and N 400 big thick files at the same time. Then she goes we will go through both case one by one. She started with what is your wedding date? where was it? how did you meet? when did you decided to get married? why you do not have kids? where do you work? then she asked for any evidence we have for our marital union. we provided with Car insurance,  last 3 years tax return, our Chicago, Texas and India trip tickets, pictures. Bank statements.  She said she can not approve i 751 but she is going to request because her system is down at this time. then she goes now we will start with N 400 I was in impression that she will not take exams for 400 because last month during my official N400 interview date they denied to take my interview because 751 was pending. 

In N400 mostly she went through my form which I sent. She asked all those questions again and then she took writing, reading and history test. She just asked 6 questions in test and she said you got all 6 right so we are done. Officer provided me with form N-652 which says my A number and CONGRATULATIONS! YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL. She said because we need to stop your new green card process we will not be able to put you in next Oath Ceremony but most probably you will be schedule for last week of June. 

 

Thanks every one for providing all important info during journey from VISA to N400. 

 

[florist 4]

On 5/16/2018 at 4:03 PM, Bhagi said:

Hello ALL,

 

Finally IT OVER,

 

So I had I751 videotaped interview after denial of N 400 interview last month. me and my spouse arrived at USCIS 30 min early. After security we went to interview line windrow where they checked my N 751 joint appointment letter as well as I showed them last N 400 too. They gave us token number and informed you will be called soon. After 15 mins of wait super friendly young officer called our number and from the starting point to the end she was super talkative and friendly.  She then took us to her office and told us that before you take seat you need to talk oath. After that she turned on the camera and took out my N751 and N 400 big thick files at the same time. Then she goes we will go through both case one by one. She started with what is your wedding date? where was it? how did you meet? when did you decided to get married? why you do not have kids? where do you work? then she asked for any evidence we have for our marital union. we provided with Car insurance,  last 3 years tax return, our Chicago, Texas and India trip tickets, pictures. Bank statements.  She said she can not approve i 751 but she is going to request because her system is down at this time. then she goes now we will start with N 400 I was in impression that she will not take exams for 400 because last month during my official N400 interview date they denied to take my interview because 751 was pending. 

In N400 mostly she went through my form which I sent. She asked all those questions again and then she took writing, reading and history test. She just asked 6 questions in test and she said you got all 6 right so we are done. Officer provided me with form N-652 which says my A number and CONGRATULATIONS! YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL. She said because we need to stop your new green card process we will not be able to put you in next Oath Ceremony but most probably you will be schedule for last week of June. 

 

Thanks every one for providing all important info during journey from VISA to N400. 

 

Hi Bhagi, 

 

Congrats on finishing your journey! I have a quick question: when you received your I-751 interview notice, was it mentioned that you will also do your N-400 interview or it was just for I-751? Thanks!

[lemongreentea 24]

On 4/20/2018 at 5:17 PM, Bhagi said:

Hello,

 

My I-751 is still pending filed on July 2016. I did applied for N-400 with pending 751 which was fine according to USCIS as I called them and confirmed before I filed for n400. My N-400 application was approved on time and I had interview. Something very unexpected happened. I went for an interview on time and they scanned my appointment letter and gave me waiting number same like other applicants. they called my number after 20 min of wait officer came out called my number from the door and said '' Sorry we can not take your interview as your I 751 is still pending. They asked me DID YOU COME FOR ANY 751 INTERVIEW BEFORE? I said no. lady officer told me '' you need to make sure that your I751 needs to be approved so if you receive second n400 interview '' DO NOT COME IF YOUR 751 is still pending" so contact USCIS and make sure that you complete 751 case. :-( They did not even called me in interview room. I already called USCIS about 25 times in past regarding pending I751 but they are keep telling me its under process and out side normal processing time. I have made 2 service request in past but have not received any reply too. Now after 15 days past from denial of n 400 interview I have received I 751 Interview letter which is in May. They have mentioned that I need to attend with my spouse and bring all proof since we filed for 751. they have mentioned in letter that the interview is going to be Video taped. I did submitted all requested proofs but still i do not know what else they need.  Can any one give me some more info about your 751 interview experience.  Thanks in advance 

Did they automatically reschedule your N-400 after your I751 was approved? What did you do to get the second N-400 interview after I-751 was approved?