Charlotte Office tracker..thru USC marriage
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vikas_chopra
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Charlotte, DO
NCGirl
Thanks for maintaining the thread. My timeline is as under.
At the time of submission, I was in Cleveland, OH. I moved to Charlotte, NC. I called USCIS and informed them of the move. I also submitted AR-11. The AOS interview is in Cleveland, Ohio.
-I was wondering if anyone in the forum had a similar case like mine.
-If yes, did USCIS cancel the interview at the previous DO and moved the case to new DO. If they do, then I guess Charlotte's DO timeline will apply to me and it may be long wait.
I would appreciate any insight. Best of luck for the interview
Thanks
NCGirl
Thanks for maintaining the thread. My timeline is as under.
At the time of submission, I was in Cleveland, OH. I moved to Charlotte, NC. I called USCIS and informed them of the move. I also submitted AR-11. The AOS interview is in Cleveland, Ohio.
-I was wondering if anyone in the forum had a similar case like mine.
-If yes, did USCIS cancel the interview at the previous DO and moved the case to new DO. If they do, then I guess Charlotte's DO timeline will apply to me and it may be long wait.
I would appreciate any insight. Best of luck for the interview
Thanks
hi vikas chopra,
thanks for taking the time to find this thread and contributing your experience to it.I am glad your move and subsequent transfer of your case was successful as this causes delays for many people but u scaled thru..
I know of a couple who moved to another state and when they were asked to come for interview in Charlotte they asked for the interview to be moved to their new Do and everything went fine.
i think the most important thing is you have your AOS coming up;where it is holding is insignificant,all we pray for is success...I wish you all the best..
thanks for taking the time to find this thread and contributing your experience to it.I am glad your move and subsequent transfer of your case was successful as this causes delays for many people but u scaled thru..
I know of a couple who moved to another state and when they were asked to come for interview in Charlotte they asked for the interview to be moved to their new Do and everything went fine.
i think the most important thing is you have your AOS coming up;where it is holding is insignificant,all we pray for is success...I wish you all the best..
AOS interview in Charlotte
Hello Guys,
Sorry it took me a while to write my experience.Our appointment was at 1.15pm and we were seated at 12.35pm.
My name was called after about an hour and we followed the lady officer to her office.She asked us to remain standing raise our right hands and swear to tell the truth,we did.She offered us seats and got down to business.She was very nice,straight forward,serious and really officious.
She asked first for our drivers licences,matched our addresses and gave it back to us.She then went on straight to ask me if i have left the country since i came in?If my birthdate was correct?the questions on the 485 form all to which i answered NO.
She asked me for my SS card wrote something down and handed it back to me.Next she asked if we worked I answered yes and handed over my employer's letter and paystubs,she looked at them and asked for my hubby's,we told her he was self employed and worked for himself,she said I need proof so we gave her the 2004 tax returns.She did not like that we checked 'married filing separately,she kept asking why why why...we told her I had not got a job then so there was no way I could file any taxes at all.She said 'ok,i am going to ask you(that is myself)to fill out I-864A,cos I want to consider your income as well'(my salary is quite good,so I am guessing that may have been why,dunno for sure).I filled it out and handed it over to her.
She said 'ok,do u have any other documents to show me today?'I gave her my originals and she asked if i had copies,i said yes and handed them over to her.She took them and started to look one after the other,as she was looking she asked how we met,we told her and said she said 'i assume that is when u began dating',my hubby and I looked at each other n began laughing kind of trying to picture again our courtship she caught that and smiled too.
She began to punch the copies and put them in my file i didnt realise until then I had so much docummens with me and it seemed not to end as she kept filing them and i thought my file would not be able to close,as she did this,she talked to us about her home state and other stuff,she was a real nice lady,i must say.Then she said 'okay..I need the telephone number of your landlady'(it was not on the lease,we subletted our apartment from an individual not a company)she said they just gave them a notice indicating they shd make sure there is telephone number on the lease,that other couples compalined too that no one told them and she said well it is brand new notice to the officers and she apologises but she has to follow procedure.
She said everything else was okay and she only needed that but we couldn't remember the number so she gave me an envelope and said 'write in there your landlady's name,address n telephone number and send it back to me.The sooner i get it the sooner you will get your receipt but le tme go ahead and print it so you can see what it will look like(she went and printed me my receipt) and said"this is what you will get in the mail when i receive the envelope back.I will explain to you what is written here.And once you get this from me,your green card will come three weeks after that.This will be the date on your green card which is today's date regardless of when i receive the envelope i sent to you,this will be the date on your card.You are to file form I-751 between September 22 2007 and December 22 2007,failure to do this will result in deportation proceedings.'
Then she went on to say,"Now let me tell you more about your card,have you heard anything about conditional green card before?' i said,yeah i read about it on the internet,she said 'ok,let me explain'.and she went on to explain what we already know about less than 2 yr marriage etc etc.She gave me a lot of tips what documents to send in during that period and how the process is done and why some couples are called for interview and others are not at that time.She asked me if i had any relatives in the US.Then she said that will be all.we thanked and her and she wished us happy holidays.
I came out with mixed feelings.Please guys let me know what you really think.Cos i am kinda wondering.I do not know what to think.
Why didn't she ask for my passport and EAD,even just to look at them?
If I wasn't approved,would she have told me on the spot or how does it go when people are not approved?
Two things she said keep ringing in my head'I cannot make a decision today' 'Your green card will have today's date on it regardless of when i receive the envelope i gave to you'One statement sounds like no approval and the other sounds like approval.
I'll appreciate all your input.thanks.
Hello Guys,
Sorry it took me a while to write my experience.Our appointment was at 1.15pm and we were seated at 12.35pm.
My name was called after about an hour and we followed the lady officer to her office.She asked us to remain standing raise our right hands and swear to tell the truth,we did.She offered us seats and got down to business.She was very nice,straight forward,serious and really officious.
She asked first for our drivers licences,matched our addresses and gave it back to us.She then went on straight to ask me if i have left the country since i came in?If my birthdate was correct?the questions on the 485 form all to which i answered NO.
She asked me for my SS card wrote something down and handed it back to me.Next she asked if we worked I answered yes and handed over my employer's letter and paystubs,she looked at them and asked for my hubby's,we told her he was self employed and worked for himself,she said I need proof so we gave her the 2004 tax returns.She did not like that we checked 'married filing separately,she kept asking why why why...we told her I had not got a job then so there was no way I could file any taxes at all.She said 'ok,i am going to ask you(that is myself)to fill out I-864A,cos I want to consider your income as well'(my salary is quite good,so I am guessing that may have been why,dunno for sure).I filled it out and handed it over to her.
She said 'ok,do u have any other documents to show me today?'I gave her my originals and she asked if i had copies,i said yes and handed them over to her.She took them and started to look one after the other,as she was looking she asked how we met,we told her and said she said 'i assume that is when u began dating',my hubby and I looked at each other n began laughing kind of trying to picture again our courtship she caught that and smiled too.
She began to punch the copies and put them in my file i didnt realise until then I had so much docummens with me and it seemed not to end as she kept filing them and i thought my file would not be able to close,as she did this,she talked to us about her home state and other stuff,she was a real nice lady,i must say.Then she said 'okay..I need the telephone number of your landlady'(it was not on the lease,we subletted our apartment from an individual not a company)she said they just gave them a notice indicating they shd make sure there is telephone number on the lease,that other couples compalined too that no one told them and she said well it is brand new notice to the officers and she apologises but she has to follow procedure.
She said everything else was okay and she only needed that but we couldn't remember the number so she gave me an envelope and said 'write in there your landlady's name,address n telephone number and send it back to me.The sooner i get it the sooner you will get your receipt but le tme go ahead and print it so you can see what it will look like(she went and printed me my receipt) and said"this is what you will get in the mail when i receive the envelope back.I will explain to you what is written here.And once you get this from me,your green card will come three weeks after that.This will be the date on your green card which is today's date regardless of when i receive the envelope i sent to you,this will be the date on your card.You are to file form I-751 between September 22 2007 and December 22 2007,failure to do this will result in deportation proceedings.'
Then she went on to say,"Now let me tell you more about your card,have you heard anything about conditional green card before?' i said,yeah i read about it on the internet,she said 'ok,let me explain'.and she went on to explain what we already know about less than 2 yr marriage etc etc.She gave me a lot of tips what documents to send in during that period and how the process is done and why some couples are called for interview and others are not at that time.She asked me if i had any relatives in the US.Then she said that will be all.we thanked and her and she wished us happy holidays.
I came out with mixed feelings.Please guys let me know what you really think.Cos i am kinda wondering.I do not know what to think.
Why didn't she ask for my passport and EAD,even just to look at them?
If I wasn't approved,would she have told me on the spot or how does it go when people are not approved?
Two things she said keep ringing in my head'I cannot make a decision today' 'Your green card will have today's date on it regardless of when i receive the envelope i gave to you'One statement sounds like no approval and the other sounds like approval.
I'll appreciate all your input.thanks.
vikas_chopra
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AOS interview cancelled
I recd a letter from USCIS that my Cleveland interview is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. I am assuming that they will transfer the case to Charlotte DO.
I recd a letter from USCIS that my Cleveland interview is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. I am assuming that they will transfer the case to Charlotte DO.
vikas_chopra said:
Is J1 Visa a barrier?
Please helpme. I am in a dilemma. I came to Us ona J1 visa without 2yr physical presence restriction, or something. When I got here my husband divorced me form Africa and sent the divorce docs to me in the mail. I was so devasted, though pregnant for him, he did not want anything to do with me or the baby.
I took the divorce is good faith. In my grief, i found a companinon, and married him here. that was after 1year and 2months of my divorce. while I was on J1, i applied to change my visa to H1/B visiting visa, which was rejected, and asked to leave after 180days, or face 3-10yr ban. I couldnot go home cos of threat form my ex, and I had complications while delivering my baby.
My question now is this:
1. How will the 180days go home or 3-10yr ban affect me? I have I-485 interview in Jan 2005
2. Can i find a lawyer to file G28 btw now and the interview date? since we seem to have many stories to tell at the interview?
or you think the interviewer willoverlook the 180days go home issue.
Please helpme. I am in a dilemma. I came to Us ona J1 visa without 2yr physical presence restriction, or something. When I got here my husband divorced me form Africa and sent the divorce docs to me in the mail. I was so devasted, though pregnant for him, he did not want anything to do with me or the baby.
I took the divorce is good faith. In my grief, i found a companinon, and married him here. that was after 1year and 2months of my divorce. while I was on J1, i applied to change my visa to H1/B visiting visa, which was rejected, and asked to leave after 180days, or face 3-10yr ban. I couldnot go home cos of threat form my ex, and I had complications while delivering my baby.
My question now is this:
1. How will the 180days go home or 3-10yr ban affect me? I have I-485 interview in Jan 2005
2. Can i find a lawyer to file G28 btw now and the interview date? since we seem to have many stories to tell at the interview?
or you think the interviewer willoverlook the 180days go home issue.
vikas_chopra
Registered Users (C)
Charlotte DO
Hi ncgirl
I am glad that your interview went well.As you know, I received a letter from immigration cancelling the Feb 3rd Cleveland interview.
I scheduled an appointment at Charlotte based immigration office. Infact it was a pleasent surprise. The officer was very helpful and patient. He explained, as per jurisdiction rules, since I moved to Charlotte, the interview will be in Charlotte.
My file is still at NBC, Missouri. To my question regarding when the case may be scheduled, he couldnot give an estimate. However, He did explain that he expected heavy scheduling at Charlotte in next 3-4 months as Charlotte DO plan to hire 10 extra persons at Charlotte immigration. He was hopeful that I will be interviewed before expected travel dates (May 2006 End).
Hope that you get your GC soon.
Hi ncgirl
I am glad that your interview went well.As you know, I received a letter from immigration cancelling the Feb 3rd Cleveland interview.
I scheduled an appointment at Charlotte based immigration office. Infact it was a pleasent surprise. The officer was very helpful and patient. He explained, as per jurisdiction rules, since I moved to Charlotte, the interview will be in Charlotte.
My file is still at NBC, Missouri. To my question regarding when the case may be scheduled, he couldnot give an estimate. However, He did explain that he expected heavy scheduling at Charlotte in next 3-4 months as Charlotte DO plan to hire 10 extra persons at Charlotte immigration. He was hopeful that I will be interviewed before expected travel dates (May 2006 End).
Hope that you get your GC soon.
ncgirl said:
Hi Vikas_Chopra,
I am glad to hear it turned out well so far for you at least you are not in the dark as to what is going on...I will be praying for you.
I do not know how to feel about my interview,if it went well or not..cos I have not heard anything since I sent the info she asked me to send it is ecatly one week now...
I am glad to hear it turned out well so far for you at least you are not in the dark as to what is going on...I will be praying for you.
I do not know how to feel about my interview,if it went well or not..cos I have not heard anything since I sent the info she asked me to send it is ecatly one week now...
ip_everywhere
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Hi NCgirl,
Don't worry its only being few days. If I were you I would have given them two more weeks and if won;t hear anything from them by then.I would go ahead and schedule an infopass appointmnet.
BTW Just wondering did they say anythig about your medical at the time of your interview? As the results of the medical examination are generally valid for only 12 months, and I guess you had your interview in 14 months or so since the filing of the I-485 application.
Don't worry its only being few days. If I were you I would have given them two more weeks and if won;t hear anything from them by then.I would go ahead and schedule an infopass appointmnet.
BTW Just wondering did they say anythig about your medical at the time of your interview? As the results of the medical examination are generally valid for only 12 months, and I guess you had your interview in 14 months or so since the filing of the I-485 application.
Hi Ip_everywhere,
Thanks for your encouragement is it just so hard for me to be relaxed about this...but what can I do for now?
She didn't ask for my medical,I'd say I took a big risk with it anyway,i only decided nto to cos my letter said 'if not already submitted bring your medical'.She went thru the one I submitted before though and made no comments...so I guess it all depends on what you want to do and what is written in your letter...
Cheers!
Thanks for your encouragement is it just so hard for me to be relaxed about this...but what can I do for now?
She didn't ask for my medical,I'd say I took a big risk with it anyway,i only decided nto to cos my letter said 'if not already submitted bring your medical'.She went thru the one I submitted before though and made no comments...so I guess it all depends on what you want to do and what is written in your letter...
Cheers!
Hi Wor,
Happy new year to you too!It has been 6 working days since my interview and about 3 working days since i sent in the envelope,so I am trying to be patient till there is a full week of operations over there then I'll make an appointment..believe me,i didn'tknow itd be thsi hard and wearying....thanks again...
Happy new year to you too!It has been 6 working days since my interview and about 3 working days since i sent in the envelope,so I am trying to be patient till there is a full week of operations over there then I'll make an appointment..believe me,i didn'tknow itd be thsi hard and wearying....thanks again...
Our interview through marriage took place in Charlotte on Dec. 13th. The interview went fine, but my fingerprints just expired so since we live about 6 hours away from Charlotte, they went ahead and sent us to ASC to do the fingerprints. The file has been touched Dec. 13th, 14th and 15th, case status hasn't been updated since August. Getting a little bit worried now, since its gonna be 4 weeks on Tue.
The interviewer lady was really nice, in her late 20s, probably the same one ncgirl had.
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My timeline:
04-30-2004 AOS package sent
05-27-2004 Noa's received
June 2004 EAD fingerprinting
07-30-2004 EAD card received
Aug.2004 AOS fingerprinting
June 2005 Interview notice for Aug 15, 2005
July 2005 Reapplied for EAD
Aug. 2005 Fingerprints, EAD received
Aug. 13th Interview cancelled e-mail
12-09-2005 Got another interview through Congressmen's office
12-13-2005 Interview and AOS fingerprint date
The interviewer lady was really nice, in her late 20s, probably the same one ncgirl had.
________________________________________
My timeline:
04-30-2004 AOS package sent
05-27-2004 Noa's received
June 2004 EAD fingerprinting
07-30-2004 EAD card received
Aug.2004 AOS fingerprinting
June 2005 Interview notice for Aug 15, 2005
July 2005 Reapplied for EAD
Aug. 2005 Fingerprints, EAD received
Aug. 13th Interview cancelled e-mail
12-09-2005 Got another interview through Congressmen's office
12-13-2005 Interview and AOS fingerprint date
I got FP appointment for my renewal EAD I filed back in October,I am going to go for it since I do not want to risk any lapse of not having any authorization to work n waiting for my GC to be finally processed...I also plan to get infopass for the same day so I can do two things in one trip...
rud.lo,
I don't think we had the same interviewer,mine loooked like she was in her late thirties or maybe early forties....but I hope we get a resolution to our waiting real soon....
please keep us posted.Cheers!
rud.lo,
I don't think we had the same interviewer,mine loooked like she was in her late thirties or maybe early forties....but I hope we get a resolution to our waiting real soon....
please keep us posted.Cheers!