omollo

True Andrea,

it is some sort of relief at least we can move on either way- if Approved great - If denied

attorney and get to work with file appeals and so forth-

news is news - better than just waiting - but let's see 3-4 weeks could turn into

3-4 yrs- hope not - knock on the wood- lol!! ha-ha-

we have been waiting for AOS from 06/14/2007- finger prints were done in july of 07

we called congressman - we were told our fingerprints expired we need new ones in 30-60dys

60days no updates from USCIS-

called senator's officer- letter from senators office stating a decision has been made in

your case allow 3-4 wks for notice- what is this - a good or bad

I hope you get this resolved - we have been waiting from 06/14/2007- we have been to INFO PASS twice - very useless

not funny - but hopefully you get your case resolved

all I can say is keep your head up-

Good Luck

quick question

I just received a letter from congressman saying a decision has been determined on our case

and we should get info in the mail within 3-4 weeks - what does this mean? anyone with experience

please post for me to read- is this a good thing or not-?

the letter is not saying approved or denied

could this decision be another interview? please advice

1. Make sure your documentation is organized -when you are sitting in the room together with the examining officer, one of the first items that they typically address is whether you have additional documentation to submit in support of your application. This documentation could be in the nature of updated tax returns, job letters, bills, joint bank account statements, and the like. A full set of these copied documents should be organized and readily available to hand over to the officer with ease. Applicants who have to rummage through their paperwork and sort through their documents in order to find what the officer is requesting already start off on shaky ground with the officer.

2. Only respond when you are specifically addressed -generally, the officer will issue an instruction to the couple

that the spouse who is being addressed and only that spouse should answer the questions being posed. However, even in the absence of such an instruction, if it is clear that the officer is making eye contact with one specific spouse then the officer is expecting that particular spouse to respond. Having the officer issue a warning with regard to this protocol is another way to prejudice the officer against you.

3. Respond with the truth, not with what you think your spouse will say -all too often applicants believe they can outsmart the system by over thinking the questions that are being asked of them. Rather than responding with what they know to be correct, they choose to say things that they believe their spouse will say even though it is not based in reality. This obviously creates a greater chance for discrepancies, and also makes any discrepancies which arise more difficult to explain away when the couple is reunited before the officer and offered an opportunity to explain the differences in their answers.

4. Pay greater attention to the lesser details in your marital life - while this tip may seem somewhat unfair, nevertheless in order to be successful at the "Stokes Game" you really have to pay close attention to such things as the layout of your residence, and in particular your bedroom as well as the number and nature of tattoos and scars your spouse may have on their body.

That's the way to go - just go over the possible questions and remember even if you get there and it is not

as bad - oh well nothing to loose - better to be ready& prepared than not ready - I'm sure you will be fine-

the IO officer maybe too tired for all that and she/he may ask just a few questions- or you could get one that

is ready to hang you - and you have to have your weapons ready to fight -

it's not going to be bad believe me - my friend told me her 2nd interview was detailed - but she liked it better

than the 1st one because the officer did not look at them like they were from another planet- ha-ha-ha-ha

they said the IO - was very professional - he just asked personal questions and told them to make the answers

short and brief- which was a good thing - it's kind of taking a lie detector test - just refresh your memory

of your life together from dating to marriage and to living together- try to know a little about your families/relatives

just in case

GOOD LUCK AGAIN ALL THE WAY

Good luck Katey- I see this as a good thing - rather than sitting and waiting- we have been waiting from June 2007- Dallas office

at least you know your case was not forgotten - I had a friend who went for 2nd interview- they had a few

personal questions- which I know you will be fine- like who takes trash out , just normal daily stuff- when did you meet

and who called who first - so just do the card game- lol! ask each other a few stupid questions-

you will be ok- I will pray for you tomo at church so keep your head up

GOOD LUCK A BUNCH

Hi Kathryn,

just a quick update- we just came from our info pass app- in Dallas - and the officer we spoke to said

we just have to wait another 90 days- she submitted for 2nd finger print- she warned us - they have about 8k cases

still pending in Dallas and 90dys is just an estimate could be longer- we asked to speak to supervisor

she said none was available- so now we are going to do the WRIT OF MANDAMUS - we have an appoint..

with an attorney in Dallas next week 05/26/2009- no more waiting for us - we have even called congress office

and no help - the same wait wait- keep praying for us - as we go thru the WRIT process

thanks for you

We are in the same situation-- try calling the congressman and see what they will tell you- in our case

we were told the Finger prints Expired and we should rcv a notice for 2nd finger print- still waiting

I wish you luck and keep praying God will open door dont give up-

try this before Writ of mandamus- that was also our option - but when I talked to the attorney today

he wants 2 grand- way too much for us to afford - I'm a student and she is the only working

this puts us in a tight corner

Good Luck

Omollo

you need an attorney- I know it is costly but it will cost you more if - he is detained at the interview

Even though you have all the evidence needed - if you get a bad IO- the previous AOS- will play a big part

check AILA- and consult an attorney

Good Luck

thank I will get on the web and do the Info pass- wish me luck

thank you again

Hi everyone,

does any one have exeperience with DORA PROG..

we filed in 2007- June - & still waiting

06/14/2007 dora AOS interview

07/21/2007 finger print

- 02/19/2008 called NBC- was advised to allow 120 days

12/15/2008 called again - same answer allow another 60-120 days

03/15/2009 - called congressman

04/10/2009- letter from congressman stating - finger prints expired

need to allow 30-60 days to be rescheduled for finger prints

If you have any advice please please do so

we are planning to file a Writ - but the attorney's are too costly