Interview completed today and now?

[katgrl 14]

Good luck! It sounds like you are approved. We didn't get any online updates the whole time. However, we did receive his welcome to the USA letter in a couple days, and then the green card a week later. Our IO did take the I-94, didn't stamp the passport (which was long expired anyway) and no this is really not common to stamp it, and did give us the letter that was recommending us for approval. If they are not going to approve you, they likely would not give you the letter and discuss ROC with you. But it's a major pain to wait 3+ more weeks. Let us know what happens at Infopass!

[HighMaintenance 1]

The only other explanantion I can think of is that Texas is backed up because of the snow days in February. Everything was closed for almost an entire week and maybe that put them behind with everything.

Edited March 30, 2011 by HighMaintenance

[HighMaintenance 1]

Just got back from Infopass appointment. I was told that my case is still with the officer and that a decision has not been made.

What an answer. I am back to waiting. I asked what that means, and he would not tell me. I mean - could I be denied still? I really don't understand why my case is being so complicated. I have been in this country fo so long, always in status, have a solid relationship thats goes back many years and now marriage. I don't see any holes in my application process. The officer did not ask for any further information either. So what is the problem?

[katgrl 14]

This is weird and frustrating! I don't understand why you are not getting approved!! I'm so sorry. I am just at a loss for words. Keep hanging in there. And Stay Positive! You have not been denied, yet, if at all. And yes they can still deny you at this point, though I'm not sure why they would. When can you make another infopass appt?

[HighMaintenance 1]

The officer said 90 days until I can inquire again. I think I have to just wait now. Whats else can I do? Maybe they are backed up from the snow and have too many things to process. I just assumed that the application would be reviewed prior to the interview and that the interview only serves as a last checkpoint for clarification on any open issues. What else would the officer still have to check now? Could they ask for a second interview?

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

They could ask for a second interview, yes. If they deny you, then you have a right to appeal the decision because you entered on a valid visa, so don't lose hope. You have no indication why it's still under review? Nothing was mentioned in your interview? Good luck.

[HighMaintenance 1]

Well, there was one thing: He wanted to see the deed of the house with both of our names on it. I had submitted that already in my application and only brought an exact copy of it, so when he asked me to see it again, I noticed that it was not really a deed. I am not sure what the paper was because it had our appartment address on it. So basically I had nothing really to show that the house is in our name. But I did have copies of mortgage applications where we both signed and were approved + other things such as bills in our name, health and car insurance cards etc. The appartment lease was also there were we lived previously.

He had all that in the application but asked for it anyway again. So I gave it to him. The only thing was the house deal that I did not have anything. But he also did not ask any questions, like how we met, or anything. If he had had any doubt about the validity of our marriage, then why did he not ask more questions? I even gave him a certified copy of the marriage license since it stated in the paperwork to bring one. He looked at me rather strangely when I gave it to him and then he handed it back to me. Like I said earlier, the guy was strange, the entire interview was strange. I guess i am feeling the consequences now. Maybe he did have doubts, but then why not initiate a conversation and give as us a chance to talk? We sat there quiet for most of the time as he leaved through the application.

[juliava 80]

I wouldn't worry too much. If they wanted the deed of the house they would've sent you a letter requesting that piece of evidence or even the IO would've mentioned something about it. It's very frustrating to wait not knowing the outcome but that doesn't mean you are denied. Trust me, I went through this kind of stress for 7 months after the interview and finally everything worked out. I had to involve a local senator though because I was out of normal processing times.

[HighMaintenance 1]

I wouldn't worry too much. If they wanted the deed of the house they would've sent you a letter requesting that piece of evidence or even the IO would've mentioned something about it. It's very frustrating to wait not knowing the outcome but that doesn't mean you are denied. Trust me, I went through this kind of stress for 7 months after the interview and finally everything worked out. I had to involve a local senator though because I was out of normal processing times.

I see - your journey was almost a year. What a bummer. Do you have a threat somewhere describing the interview/post-interview situation?

[juliava 80]

There you go:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/222775-still-no-contact-after-interview/page__st__30

The thread includes other people's experiences as well. My AOS was delayed due to a missing set of fingerprints and an address change.

[HighMaintenance 1]

4 weeks as of today. No changes. Still waiting ....

[Brother Hesekiel 2,235]

You really need to chill and forget this AOS thing for a while.

I know that won't be easy, but if you don't distant yourself from the workings that are out of your hands it will eat you up from the inside out. I am almost certain that your AOS application will be approved without as much as a hiccup.

Just try not to live up to your user name HighMaintenance; be low maintenance for a while and live life. The reward will follow soon.

[HighMaintenance 1]

good feedback. Thanks for setting me straight! Believe me - I am trying.

Its so hard though when you read all these success stories of people being approved right there at the interview, with stamp and letter and everything within a week.

So yes, I am looking at my work permit that I am holding in my hand, and I am applying for jobs, green card or no green card.

Life goes on. And if I never get it, I'll move to Mexico ...

Edited April 8, 2011 by HighMaintenance