Approved after Interview
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My interview was at Washington DC office in Arlington.
The interview letter asked for Employment letter, 3 years tax return.
I brought all the documents that I could think of - passport, driver license, I-140 application package, I-485 application package, 3 years pay slips and all correspondences with INS/BCIS/UISCIS.
Basically, the officer did take my 3 years tax return (copies). Somehow, I made copies of my employment letter but forgot the original at home. The officer hesitated a little and then accepted it. If she insisted, I could have my HR manager issue another one because my office is only 5 miles from the Arlington CIS office.
I didn't use a lawyer.
Good luck with your interview.
The interview letter asked for Employment letter, 3 years tax return.
I brought all the documents that I could think of - passport, driver license, I-140 application package, I-485 application package, 3 years pay slips and all correspondences with INS/BCIS/UISCIS.
Basically, the officer did take my 3 years tax return (copies). Somehow, I made copies of my employment letter but forgot the original at home. The officer hesitated a little and then accepted it. If she insisted, I could have my HR manager issue another one because my office is only 5 miles from the Arlington CIS office.
I didn't use a lawyer.
Good luck with your interview.
pingpong02
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Congrats YJay on your approval.
I wrote to two VA senators a few times and all VA representatives regarding the I-485 backlogs. I faxed them our petition for I-485 backlog reduction a couple of times but never asked them to help with my case.
Even before our 485 petition I wrote to Tom Ride and deputy DHS director England(?), complaining the slow process of all immigration benefits and consequent delays for citizenship application.
Anyway, I don't believe my approval has anything to do with my efforts. However, I do hope my efforts have some (however insignificant) impact on the overall reduction of I-485 delays. I am not overjoyed with my approval. I am more concerned with those who filed earlier than me but are still waiting. I wish them best of luck.
I also encorage everyone to join the effort of the core team to have the backlogs reduced. I'll continue to contribute my insignificant share. United, we are strong.
cmr
If you have a family and your derivative does not work, you should bring I-134 (Affidavit of Support). Theoretically, they should not ask for it if your salary is high enough to support the whole family. However, some officers will ask for it. We are not in the good position to argue with them.
A lesson from me, don't just bring the copies but forget your original employment letter at home.
One thing that made us laugh: the first thing we walked in the office was to have index finger printed twice, and sign a card twice. Afterward, the office gave us a piece of tissue to wipe our fingers. The piece of tissue was shredded to the size not much bigger than a band aide ¨C what a way to reduce their operation cost!! Carry a tissue in your pocket if you have a thick index finger.
Important: for family cases, prepare to answer questions like your last entry date (I almost forgot mine), your spouse¡¯s DOB, your mom's name. They also ask your kid DOB, his/her mom's name, father's name, etc. These questions sound casual. However, if your family misses a lot (especially spouse's DOB, mom's name, etc.) you could be asked to submit more document to establish your family relationship ¨C my personal observation.
It took no time (about 20 minutes per person). Don't give anything until you are asked. For example, the interview letter asked my wife's medicals but not mine. I brought the copies of our medicals submitted with our I-485 and prepared to argue if they wanted a new one. I printed the newest CIS memo about the validity of medicals (valid until the case is adjudicated instead of one year). Anyway, they did not ask and we did not mention it.
If you have a family and your derivative does not work, you should bring I-134 (Affidavit of Support). Theoretically, they should not ask for it if your salary is high enough to support the whole family. However, some officers will ask for it. We are not in the good position to argue with them.
A lesson from me, don't just bring the copies but forget your original employment letter at home.
One thing that made us laugh: the first thing we walked in the office was to have index finger printed twice, and sign a card twice. Afterward, the office gave us a piece of tissue to wipe our fingers. The piece of tissue was shredded to the size not much bigger than a band aide ¨C what a way to reduce their operation cost!! Carry a tissue in your pocket if you have a thick index finger.
Important: for family cases, prepare to answer questions like your last entry date (I almost forgot mine), your spouse¡¯s DOB, your mom's name. They also ask your kid DOB, his/her mom's name, father's name, etc. These questions sound casual. However, if your family misses a lot (especially spouse's DOB, mom's name, etc.) you could be asked to submit more document to establish your family relationship ¨C my personal observation.
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