Dear Friends,
Thank you all so much for your warm wishes to my interview! Already nervious, still not started collecting docs...
Here is my friend's interview experience (from April 27th):
She came with her husband and lawyer, they took oath first and then sat down at a desk, and lawyer was sitting beside them so that they could not talk or communicate any info during interview.
First she was questioned, then her husband. For her, questions were through the I-485 list (communist parties, arrests, etc.), and if she still works for the petitioning employer (she is EB3). Officer took her last paystubs, but did not ask for EVL and for any taxes. For husband, it was short, just I-485 questions I think, did not ask paystubs or taxes at all. Both were asked to show all passports since entered in USA, EADs or H-1s, original birth certificates and translations. Both were asked to spell parent's names, including middle names of parents
, and this info was introduced to the computer. Asked about marriage date. Did not ask new photos (used same which were in files).
parents name dont they already have it on file on the biographic information sheet???????? and entering into the computer?????
can somebody shed some insight into this.
They both did give signatures and one finger print on the 'white form'.
Finally, it was 2 problems/delays:
1) Officer told that she needs to verify employment through computer (??? first time I hear such a thing), and after this will be done she will be able to approve;
what is this verification??????????? mean can anybody guess
2) They had not 'notarized' translations of birth certificates, but 'authorized', which is when someone translates that and states in writing that he/she is fluent in both languages, and signes, and gives his/her name and full address. Lawyer told that such translation will be OK. But officer wanted notarized translations. Lawyer discussed this a bit, and officer agreed to submit as is, but said if will not work, will call lawyer within a week or so.
That was it...I hope they both will be approved soon, 'authorized' will work, and since my friend is really working for that employer, officer will find her on that computer...