MoBar65

I went to the Denver USCIS center yesterday with a young man for moral support to attend his N400 interview. While waiting outside, I noticed people happily exiting the building every 5-10 minutes holding their white envelopes and little flags. I thought that was odd, as I expected oath ceremony attendees would have left all at once.
 
Well, less than an hour of waiting and my young friend came out and told me he passed the interview, was administered the oath and was given his pre-printed certificate on the spot by the officer who interviewed him!!!

Would getting in line on foot and shouting Vroom Vroom work?

Duuude.... I just got a letter in the mail with the details, and it says that I will need to connect to audio through the CAR'S RADIO. To be honest it makes me angry for all the people who don't own a car, so I'd rather show up on foot Beastie Boys' style with a gigantic boombox on my shoulder blaring the broadcast to the max. 
 
But a girl can dream. We found a ride. Sorry, guys, for not setting an example. I truly loooooved the whole extravaganzzzzzza thing! Thank you best people ever. 

Would getting in line on foot and shouting Vroom Vroom work?

Would getting in line on foot and shouting Vroom Vroom work?

Glad you managed to take a short cut. Every break during this horrid journey is worth celebrating.
At this point, I strongly recommend you revisit your qualifications and stregthen them as much as you can. Just because you got a green light from USCIS doesn't mean the embassy CO will sign on it unchallanged. My case was almost torpedoed by an ill-trained CO had I not kept my cool and presented in detail almost half of my stack of several inches of supporting documents and my visa category regulations. See review in my timeline to get a glimpse of what happened.
Take the interview very seriously, be prepared to effectivly convince a layman of your technical achievements and their future potential, and don't leave anything for chance.
Best of luck...

I'm on vacation right now so I only have a minute, but I thought you all would like to know the Hubby landed safely in the US today, alhamdulillah!

I'm approved! And CEAC shows issued!

There was a moment of heart failure when the CO didn't think I was eligible, because my wife lives in Texas, a state that does NOT recognize same sex marriage. We went back and forth, he was already ready to start lying that she lived in another state or that she was about to move there, and then he found a thing saying what I was telling him, which is that the Supreme Court ruling on DOMA in June 2013 made all marriages, same sex or otherwise, equal in terms of immigration law regardless of state of residence and then his computer crashed for a minute and two minutes later, I was approved!

Hello all thankyu for your prayers..
I am done with my interview just before an hour and got approved.
Just wanted to add my review.
My I interview was at 7:30 AM and I reached there by 6:45.
They asked us lo line up at 7 and we go through all security check.
Than an indian officer took all my documents and asked me following questions.
-who is calling you
-where is he now
- when did you married
-hhave you ever been to US or any other country
Than I waited for 45 mins and got interviewed by an american officer. I must say he was so good and greeted me with good morning and smile on face.
He asked me following questions. .
-what does your husband do
-with whom he is staying
-what does her mother and brother do
-where and what did I studied?
that's it than he said those three golden words.. YOU ARE APPROVED. he told me you are all set and will receive your passport in a week and you are good to travel after that!

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!! WE HAVE AN INTERVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 10th, Alhamdulillah!!! One day shy of 11 weeks from CC.

GUYS!!!!! OUR VISA HAS BEEN APPROVED!!!
I couldn't believe how easy everything was!! We had to wait what felt like forever but the actual interview part was super quick and easy!
I was WAY over prepared, but better that than under, right?! They only asked for our birth certificates, marriage certificate, my husband's police record, the two 2x2 photos of him and photos of us! They didn't even ask for the interview letter!
The woman at the first window was really sweet and said the photos of us were really cute. And the second guy greeted us with a giant smile and get this... when he said those precious words "your visa is approved!" he gave my husband a SNICKERS!
We walked out of there with giant idiot smiles plastered on our faces.
I thank you all so much for your support!! and I want you all to know that I'm more than willing to give any advice I can on any step of the IR1/CR1 process you may be on. Please don't hesitate to ask! All I want now is for all of you to have as easy a time as I did!
I still can't believe this is real!!!!!

Visa shows ISSUED on CEAC....THANK GOD !!!! It went from AP this morning to Issued just now . The relief is immense and I will keep you all in my prayers....I will not forget the struggles that some of you are still going through. Thank you sooooooooooooo much for all the support .

Hello everyone ...thank you for the thoughts and prayers ! We are home and thank God my husband was approved but let me tell you it was not a walk in the park for him. Because we have a 19 year age difference,I am divorced he was asked a LOT of questions. Thank God I over prepared him...with photos of not just us but also his parents meeting mine,my husband with my sons and grandchildren etc. He had to answer several question over and over...mostly about how and when we met,when did we get married. The first question was ...soooo your wife is 19 years older than you....hows that working for you ?In the end......he was approved and his passport will be mailed to him within a few days.
I dont want to make a big flamboyant announcement in respect to those still waiting their approvals.((((hugs))) to all of you .

Yes yes yes we got it yes praise God we got a yes!! He was there until after closing so I was a bundle of nerves. But he got a yes. Six years five denials on tourist visa's and my husband is finally coming home
Picks up his visa on Monday
Yippeeee!!!
Thank you all so much for your prayers and your support now we have to continue praying for the rest who are still in AP !!
That man is coming home next week!!!
WOOHOOO!

I wish I could like your post a million times, DutchmansLady!!!
Soloenta, sweetheart, please don't think you have driven everyone away. Everyone loves you so much, and you should know that! Look how many people came back to check in on you, some even months after they have completed this process. You have made a difference and have touched the hearts of so many people. You are truly a special kind of person, that despite your own heartbreaking setbacks, are still able to support and encourage others, not allowing what has happened to you make you bitter or resentful to those that pass through this nightmare of a process with little difficulties. I think many people are not sure what to say to you right now to comfort you. I think a lot of people's natural instinct is to express their sympathies, then allow you some space to process everything as no one wants to upset you more. I also think this thread has become quiet as of recently due to many people finally getting through the NVC process. I can't speak for everyone else, but I can say, that for me, what has happened to you has impacted me more than you would ever know. Having just received our case complete, I am beside myself with joy, yet at the same time, I can't help but feel wrong for it. How can I be happy and feel relief, when you, my sister, are suffering in such great anguish? This has left me with intangible melancholy.
While it may be quiet now, don't worry, I am sure it won't be long before a new group of frustrated spouses will arrive. Just know, there is no pressure for you to continue this thread if you don't feel up to it. I think we would all understand it you withdrew yourself for a while. To be honest, I am very surprised you are still here and up for this after what you have just been through. Yet another reason you are such an amazing woman! If only I had half of your strength and courage! I don't think I would be strong enough to continue to do what you do if I was in your situation. You are a true inspiration to others!

There is AP: Wait until a decision is made, days, weeks or even years.
There is plain Denial: Start from square one with a better prepared case.
There is Denial with 3-10 years period of inadmissibility: Successfully apply for a waiver or wait out the said period.
There is Denial with permanent inadmissibility: Must successfully apply for a waiver (if eligible) to restart on the VJ path.
I have come across cases where CO's had the authority to place inadmissibility decisions for non-immigrant visas. I'll be surprised if they have the same authority regarding immigrant visas, especially those involving USC relatives.
At this point, I suggest we give our dear friend some time and space to get the facts straight and within the proper context, regarding the interview outcome. Hopefully, there will emerge a clear path to take, moving forward, toward a successful conclusion.
On a separate note, it is really disgusting how USC spouses are subjected to this gruesome process when others are not. For example, I was on an employment-based category. And while I was grilled over my own academic credentials, no second thought was given to my wife and she was awarded the immigrant visa with only the marriage certficate as evidence!!!

There is AP: Wait until a decision is made, days, weeks or even years.
There is plain Denial: Start from square one with a better prepared case.
There is Denial with 3-10 years period of inadmissibility: Successfully apply for a waiver or wait out the said period.
There is Denial with permanent inadmissibility: Must successfully apply for a waiver (if eligible) to restart on the VJ path.
I have come across cases where CO's had the authority to place inadmissibility decisions for non-immigrant visas. I'll be surprised if they have the same authority regarding immigrant visas, especially those involving USC relatives.
At this point, I suggest we give our dear friend some time and space to get the facts straight and within the proper context, regarding the interview outcome. Hopefully, there will emerge a clear path to take, moving forward, toward a successful conclusion.
On a separate note, it is really disgusting how USC spouses are subjected to this gruesome process when others are not. For example, I was on an employment-based category. And while I was grilled over my own academic credentials, no second thought was given to my wife and she was awarded the immigrant visa with only the marriage certficate as evidence!!!

There is AP: Wait until a decision is made, days, weeks or even years.
There is plain Denial: Start from square one with a better prepared case.
There is Denial with 3-10 years period of inadmissibility: Successfully apply for a waiver or wait out the said period.
There is Denial with permanent inadmissibility: Must successfully apply for a waiver (if eligible) to restart on the VJ path.
I have come across cases where CO's had the authority to place inadmissibility decisions for non-immigrant visas. I'll be surprised if they have the same authority regarding immigrant visas, especially those involving USC relatives.
At this point, I suggest we give our dear friend some time and space to get the facts straight and within the proper context, regarding the interview outcome. Hopefully, there will emerge a clear path to take, moving forward, toward a successful conclusion.
On a separate note, it is really disgusting how USC spouses are subjected to this gruesome process when others are not. For example, I was on an employment-based category. And while I was grilled over my own academic credentials, no second thought was given to my wife and she was awarded the immigrant visa with only the marriage certficate as evidence!!!

I have five names including given (first) and family (last) names. In my passport, the three middle names are only initialied. In all my immigration forms I only used my first name, first middle initial and last name. Some forms required full middle name. In this case I only included the first middle name.
Different countries (and US Posts) might have different rules.

There is AP: Wait until a decision is made, days, weeks or even years.
There is plain Denial: Start from square one with a better prepared case.
There is Denial with 3-10 years period of inadmissibility: Successfully apply for a waiver or wait out the said period.
There is Denial with permanent inadmissibility: Must successfully apply for a waiver (if eligible) to restart on the VJ path.
I have come across cases where CO's had the authority to place inadmissibility decisions for non-immigrant visas. I'll be surprised if they have the same authority regarding immigrant visas, especially those involving USC relatives.
At this point, I suggest we give our dear friend some time and space to get the facts straight and within the proper context, regarding the interview outcome. Hopefully, there will emerge a clear path to take, moving forward, toward a successful conclusion.
On a separate note, it is really disgusting how USC spouses are subjected to this gruesome process when others are not. For example, I was on an employment-based category. And while I was grilled over my own academic credentials, no second thought was given to my wife and she was awarded the immigrant visa with only the marriage certficate as evidence!!!

There is AP: Wait until a decision is made, days, weeks or even years.
There is plain Denial: Start from square one with a better prepared case.
There is Denial with 3-10 years period of inadmissibility: Successfully apply for a waiver or wait out the said period.
There is Denial with permanent inadmissibility: Must successfully apply for a waiver (if eligible) to restart on the VJ path.
I have come across cases where CO's had the authority to place inadmissibility decisions for non-immigrant visas. I'll be surprised if they have the same authority regarding immigrant visas, especially those involving USC relatives.
At this point, I suggest we give our dear friend some time and space to get the facts straight and within the proper context, regarding the interview outcome. Hopefully, there will emerge a clear path to take, moving forward, toward a successful conclusion.
On a separate note, it is really disgusting how USC spouses are subjected to this gruesome process when others are not. For example, I was on an employment-based category. And while I was grilled over my own academic credentials, no second thought was given to my wife and she was awarded the immigrant visa with only the marriage certficate as evidence!!!

There is AP: Wait until a decision is made, days, weeks or even years.
There is plain Denial: Start from square one with a better prepared case.
There is Denial with 3-10 years period of inadmissibility: Successfully apply for a waiver or wait out the said period.
There is Denial with permanent inadmissibility: Must successfully apply for a waiver (if eligible) to restart on the VJ path.
I have come across cases where CO's had the authority to place inadmissibility decisions for non-immigrant visas. I'll be surprised if they have the same authority regarding immigrant visas, especially those involving USC relatives.
At this point, I suggest we give our dear friend some time and space to get the facts straight and within the proper context, regarding the interview outcome. Hopefully, there will emerge a clear path to take, moving forward, toward a successful conclusion.
On a separate note, it is really disgusting how USC spouses are subjected to this gruesome process when others are not. For example, I was on an employment-based category. And while I was grilled over my own academic credentials, no second thought was given to my wife and she was awarded the immigrant visa with only the marriage certficate as evidence!!!

There is AP: Wait until a decision is made, days, weeks or even years.
There is plain Denial: Start from square one with a better prepared case.
There is Denial with 3-10 years period of inadmissibility: Successfully apply for a waiver or wait out the said period.
There is Denial with permanent inadmissibility: Must successfully apply for a waiver (if eligible) to restart on the VJ path.
I have come across cases where CO's had the authority to place inadmissibility decisions for non-immigrant visas. I'll be surprised if they have the same authority regarding immigrant visas, especially those involving USC relatives.
At this point, I suggest we give our dear friend some time and space to get the facts straight and within the proper context, regarding the interview outcome. Hopefully, there will emerge a clear path to take, moving forward, toward a successful conclusion.
On a separate note, it is really disgusting how USC spouses are subjected to this gruesome process when others are not. For example, I was on an employment-based category. And while I was grilled over my own academic credentials, no second thought was given to my wife and she was awarded the immigrant visa with only the marriage certficate as evidence!!!

The blessed day is finally here my dear friend. My best wishes and prayers for a trivial and successfull interview. It will be past midnight here (MT) by the time you get the happy news, but I do wanna wake up to an exploding owl-delivered Howler in the morning.

The blessed day is finally here my dear friend. My best wishes and prayers for a trivial and successfull interview. It will be past midnight here (MT) by the time you get the happy news, but I do wanna wake up to an exploding owl-delivered Howler in the morning.