New Orleans LA USCIS Office Reviews
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| New Orleans LA |  Review #21816 on May 17, 2017: |
DandTO16
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Had a standalone I130 interview. Waited 45 minutes before being called. IO was very friendly. Asked basic questions. Told me she didn't know really why our case was sent to local office. This was a monday. Approved sameday.
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| New Orleans LA | Review #19845 on June 28, 2016: |
xlynsayloux
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We arrived 30 mins early for our appointment and although there were a few couples also waiting we waited no more than 25 mins until the immigration officer called our names.
We were led to an office in the back, sworn in and she then asked us each a few questions. Our names, birthdays, how we met, how my husband proposed and my sons names. I was then asked to confirm some information on the forms. Our officer then asked us for any additional evidence and then told us if we were approved we would receive a notice in the mail followed by the 2 year conditional green card. She explained we should receive a decision in the next 2 weeks.
The whole interview process only took around 10-15 mins.
5 mins after leave the USCIS building we received approval online.
Our officer was friendly and it was overall a pleasant experience.
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| New Orleans LA | Review #19552 on May 21, 2016: |
John&Lena
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Our interview was on May 16th at 1pm. We arrived early and were the first ones in the waiting area. Then had to wait 2 hours and 47 minutes, because everyone was scheduled at the same time and they randomly selected people. We ended up being second to last to be called into the office. No such things as first come, first serve alright. Which was kind of odd and illogical!
The IO was rude. She for some reason ignored me and only asked my Husband questions, documents and evidence and what not. Every time I wanted to say something directly to her, she barely reacted or just smiled. You'd think it was because my English is poor or I have an accent or something, but I am bilingual so I doubt that was the issue. I really don't know why she acted the way she did... very strange! I kept a straight face, did not want to cause any unnecessary issues. But still. Sigh.
Anyway, she did not have any of our sent in paperwork with her. Good thing we brought our own copies, everything requested on the interview letter, evidence of bona fide marriage and a bunch of pictures.
She briefly looked over our most recent tax return and then just bluntly said that we, and I quote "Barely have any proof of having a life together". What... So we showed her more pictures, Christmas cards, gym memberships, just miscellaneous things. For some reason she decided to take 3 pictures out of the pile, one of us playing Monopoly with friends, a posed wedding picture and a picture of my Husband with his best man's daughter (got asked if she was our kid, said no and explained who she is). Very random, for sure that last one! But eh well, whatcha gonna do.
The whole interview lasted maybe 10 minutes, could've been even less. She did not approve us on the spot, said she had to think it over; that her decision would depend on how she feels about the case. Husband asked her carefully how she felt right now. She looked at him funny and mumbled "Okay, I guess." Then ushered us out the door. And that was it. No further explanation or information. We had no clue what going to happen, we weren't even sure if we said or did anything wrong or if that's just how interviews go, or really if that was just her personality and her own way of working.
I called USCIS the day after, explaining how our interview went and they said that she should've been more clear about her decision but that nothing was updated about the case yet. That we have to just wait and check the case status daily, that it could take 2 weeks or even 6 months to be approved or denied. Of course that didn't make us feel better!
But today, May 20th the USCIS website finally updated! The case got approved (an approval notice will be sent) on May 17th, so the day after the interview.. I sure wish they updated it then and not days later!
Overall, not the best experience. But at this point we're just happy we're approved! Now to wait on the notice and eventually the actual green card.
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| New Orleans LA | Review #19072 on March 8, 2016: |
Ad_Infinitum
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Drove 4.5 hours to New Orleans for the AOS interview. Checked in at the interview window 15 minutes prior to the appointment time stated on the I-797. Wait time for the actual interview was around 30-45 minutes. The interview itself lasted about 15 minutes and was just basically to verify the info in the I-485. No additional questions were asked. Give the agent updated pay stubs, sealed I-693. Quick and painless.
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| New Orleans LA | Review #17668 on August 27, 2015: |
Saltera519
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We live in Pensacola, NOLA is 3 hours away. Had an appointment at 8am. We left around 3:30 am. They didn't make anyone wait long after their appointment. My wife was really nervous, but they are pretty nice here. Easy to find, parking is expensive... Fast and easy. Thumbs up to the staff here.
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