stokes interview

[joy717 4]

Hi all. I have received a letter from our local field office requesting we attend for a "stokes interview" for the I-485. When I look online it suggests this is normally a second interview. This is the first time we have been contacted by our local field office for anything to do with AOS. Is this normal? It says on the letter, reason for appointment: Stokes interview, both petitioner and beneficiary must be present.

 

TIA

[Boiler 43,434]

That is odd a very rare situation when they have serious doubts

 

Do you have a lawyer?

[Redro 4,599]

4 minutes ago, joy717 said:

Hi all. I have received a letter from our local field office requesting we attend for a "stokes interview" for the I-485. When I look online it suggests this is normally a second interview. This is the first time we have been contacted by our local field office for anything to do with AOS. Is this normal? It says on the letter, reason for appointment: Stokes interview, both petitioner and beneficiary must be present.

 

TIA

Any red flags in your case? 

If not.. it could be officer training. 

They've selected your case to help a new officer practice/learn how to conduct a Stokes interview. 

[joy717 4]

We do not have a lawyer. We were in one of the k1 suits though as we did our k1 during the travel ban.

We are both early 30s, met in Ireland when my husband was studying there (I am an Irish citizen). We lived together in Ireland and had a 1 bed apartment which we gave evidence of. He then graduated and got a competitive job in the US and we submitted a k1 in 2020. It is a first marriage for both of us and no kids or any criminal background or anything that could be considered strange in my opinion that would make our marriage seem fraudulent to anyone.

[Verrou 1,899]

just wanted to share my experience. im in removal proceeding ( case still open), its really long story if you look on my previous post u will understand 

we filed i-485 in february 2022 and 2 days ago i just got the interview letter for next month, and on the top of the letter it said " initial interview" but im prepared to be grill regarding on our relationship ( stokes interview's style) im surprise for k1 to get stokes interview on their initial interview 

 

ur case definitely straight forward case, shouldnt be worried too much, just be prepared and reread all documents that you've been submitted. good luck !

Edited May 28, 2022 by Misscloud

[Bob in Boston 619]

We Had a "Stokes" interview too. Just have your evidence well organized, remind each other of as much info as you can of each other and relax. If your true you'll be all set. My wife was a 24 year overstay so I expected scrutiny but was never warned of the stokes. Probably good we didn't know.

[joy717 4]

The only reason I can think of this being requested is that I requested an expedite for my EAD on the 23rd which was approved on the 24th and this letter was sent the same day?

[Crazy Cat 39,226]

25 minutes ago, joy717 said:

The only reason I can think of this being requested is that I requested an expedite for my EAD on the 23rd which was approved on the 24th and this letter was sent the same day?

Why would that trigger a Stokes?  

[Rocio0010 5,562]

Sounds more like either a clerical error or a training situation. Where are you from?

any previous marriages on either of you?

Any previous visa applications?

[Bob in Boston 619]

1 hour ago, joy717 said:

The only reason I can think of this being requested is that I requested an expedite for my EAD on the 23rd which was approved on the 24th and this letter was sent the same day?

What did you send in for evidence with the 485. If it was weak that might trigger more scrutiny.

[K1visaHopeful 2,662]

3 minutes ago, Bob in Boston said:

What did you send in for evidence with the 485. If it was weak that might trigger more scrutiny.

The only required evidence to submit with I485 for K1s is the MC as not many documents can be obtained within 90 days. 

Other evidences can be submitted at the interview if asked but usually they don't. 

Marriage evidence is submitted later with I751.

[joy717 4]

I am from Northern Ireland so Irish/British. Neither of us have been married or engaged before. I have only ever been to the US on a ESTA

[joy717 4]

Just updating the topic. I sent a local immigration attorney an email about this and he already responded saying he's seen a few people being sent letters like this recently and then the interview was a normal interview so it may be an error. So I guess I'll try calling USCIS on Tuesday and then go from there.

[powerpuff 5,898]

9 minutes ago, joy717 said:

So I guess I'll try calling USCIS on Tuesday

USCIS is the last place I would call for advice. It’s called the Misinformation line here for a reason.

[African Zealot 1,452]

I am 100% convinced it’s an error. Usually they don’t even use the term Stokes Interview officially. There’s absolutely no reason based on your profile for a Stokes interview. Prepare as if you’re going for one, however I am certain it’s an error. 
 

Best!