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Green Card Interview for a political Asylee
- Thread starter Charlize
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(((pleaseeeeeeeeHi all, i would like to post my experience, i had an interview 2 days ago at local uscis office based on asylum status, when i received such an appointment notice i was really nervous, however the officer who interviewed me was a very nice lady she just asked me yes/no questions and she stamped my passport with temporary green card. Those who have same situation as i had, just relax, it is not a big deal. Good luck...
Hi friends,
My asylum was apporved in OCt 2009, i applied for GC in dec'2010, but i was arrested and fingerprints were done at the court, i submitted the court disposition alongwith my GC application that no charges were pressed. But, i received an interview notice at local immigration office. i am nervous, will they ask me many questions, or try to trap me??? Do they have authority to disapprove my orginial decision, and make me ineligible for any reason. Please update with your experiences. Thanks in advance.
My asylum was apporved in OCt 2009, i applied for GC in dec'2010, but i was arrested and fingerprints were done at the court, i submitted the court disposition alongwith my GC application that no charges were pressed. But, i received an interview notice at local immigration office. i am nervous, will they ask me many questions, or try to trap me??? Do they have authority to disapprove my orginial decision, and make me ineligible for any reason. Please update with your experiences. Thanks in advance.
Hi friends,
My asylum was apporved in OCt 2009, i applied for GC in dec'2010, but i was arrested and fingerprints were done at the court, i submitted the court disposition alongwith my GC application that no charges were pressed. But, i received an interview notice at local immigration office. i am nervous, will they ask me many questions, or try to trap me??? Do they have authority to disapprove my orginial decision, and make me ineligible for any reason. Please update with your experiences. Thanks in advance.
Were you arrested by ICE or a police?
I was arrested by ICE for overstaying a visa before I was granted asylum and the infopass officer told me that my GC application might take longer because the fingerprint results showed the immigration arrest.
I heard that some asylees with prior immigration violation (immigration arrest) go to GC interview. I am still waiting for a decision from USCIS. No interview yet
I was arrested by police for domestic violence, but no charges were pressed. do i still need to worry, hopefully everything goes well in interview, i am nervous.
Hi friends,
My asylum was apporved in OCt 2009, i applied for GC in dec'2010, but i was arrested and fingerprints were done at the court, i submitted the court disposition alongwith my GC application that no charges were pressed. But, i received an interview notice at local immigration office. i am nervous, will they ask me many questions, or try to trap me??? Do they have authority to disapprove my orginial decision, and make me ineligible for any reason. Please update with your experiences. Thanks in advance.
Nebraska Service Center, i am located in Cleveland, OHIO
All arrests show on the rapsheet even if there are no charges.
Did you submit your GC application to Nebraska or Texas service center?
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Were you arrested by ICE or a police?
I was arrested by ICE for overstaying a visa before I was granted asylum and the infopass officer told me that my GC application might take longer because the fingerprint results showed the immigration arrest.
I heard that some asylees with prior immigration violation (immigration arrest) go to GC interview. I am still waiting for a decision from USCIS. No interview yet
I think most people when filling out the i485 forget to mention ICE arrest for immigration violation in the question where it says "have you ever been arrested..." thus resulting in an interview to clear it up. Some lawyers say ICE's arrest does not count so the answer is NO, while others say Yes. In any case, i am assuming the arrest record does delay the processing for green card.
Kumar Patel
New Member
Anybody was asked to go for a interview? As far as i can see - the interview for an asylee is quite a rare thing and the reasons for it do not look too good:
"For asylees or refugees, most adjustment applications will be adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center without an in-person interview. However, cases may be referred to an USCIS district office for interview if they involve complex issues, criminal charges or indications of fraud, or cases where the record indicates changes in the country conditions on which the original grant of asylum was based.
Other categories of adjustment applications where the USCIS may waive the interview include cases where: (1) the applicant has been interviewed in the course of an investigation, field examination, or prior interview, and the USCIS determines that a further interview is unnecessary; (2) the applicant is a native or citizen of Cuba, or is a spouse or child of such a foreign national regardless of citizenship or place of birth, applying for adjustment under the Cuban Refugee Adjustment Act; (3) there is sufficient evidence to support a denial of adjustment without conducting the interview; or (4) the applicant is a beneficiary of Form I-360 filed as a battered spouse or child and the Service does not have any information that casts doubt on the approval of the I-360.
Even when a case falls within one of the categories, the USCIS may still determine that an interview is necessary if the case involves complex issues, criminal charges, indications of fraud, or any other reason the application is at higher risk. The USCIS will decide whether to conduct an interview on a case-by-case basis."
I'm i panic, the situation in a native country has changed, can this be the reason for an interview? The documents they asked to bring are:the letter of invitation to the interview, I-94, I-693, a current letter of imployment.
Any stories and advices would be really appreciated.
Anybody was asked to go for a interview? As far as i can see - the interview for an asylee is quite a rare thing and the reasons for it do not look too good:
"For asylees or refugees, most adjustment applications will be adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center without an in-person interview. However, cases may be referred to an USCIS district office for interview if they involve complex issues, criminal charges or indications of fraud, or cases where the record indicates changes in the country conditions on which the original grant of asylum was based.
Other categories of adjustment applications where the USCIS may waive the interview include cases where: (1) the applicant has been interviewed in the course of an investigation, field examination, or prior interview, and the USCIS determines that a further interview is unnecessary; (2) the applicant is a native or citizen of Cuba, or is a spouse or child of such a foreign national regardless of citizenship or place of birth, applying for adjustment under the Cuban Refugee Adjustment Act; (3) there is sufficient evidence to support a denial of adjustment without conducting the interview; or (4) the applicant is a beneficiary of Form I-360 filed as a battered spouse or child and the Service does not have any information that casts doubt on the approval of the I-360.
Even when a case falls within one of the categories, the USCIS may still determine that an interview is necessary if the case involves complex issues, criminal charges, indications of fraud, or any other reason the application is at higher risk. The USCIS will decide whether to conduct an interview on a case-by-case basis."
I'm i panic, the situation in a native country has changed, can this be the reason for an interview? The documents they asked to bring are:the letter of invitation to the interview, I-94, I-693, a current letter of imployment.
Any stories and advices would be really appreciated.
Greetings everyone,
I am in a similar shoe. I have an asylum based green card interview coming up in 25 days from today. I am pretty scared. Would anyone guide me on what to expect at the interview. I did not use a lawyer while filling my i485. Could that be a problem? Also, for those who went to the interview, were you informed about the green card decision at the interview or were notified separately in the mail?
Kumar Patel
New Member
Greetings everyone,
I am in a similar shoe. I have an asylum based green card interview coming up in 25 days from today. I am pretty scared. Would anyone guide me on what to expect at the interview. Will they ask questions like the asylum interview? I did not use a lawyer while filling my i485. Could that be a problem? Also, for those who went to the interview, were you informed about the green card decision at the interview or were notified separately in the mail. Also, how long are the interviews? My interview is in Philadelphia. Please share your experience!
I am in a similar shoe. I have an asylum based green card interview coming up in 25 days from today. I am pretty scared. Would anyone guide me on what to expect at the interview. Will they ask questions like the asylum interview? I did not use a lawyer while filling my i485. Could that be a problem? Also, for those who went to the interview, were you informed about the green card decision at the interview or were notified separately in the mail. Also, how long are the interviews? My interview is in Philadelphia. Please share your experience!
what is the priority date we should mention in I485 formGreetings everyone,
I am in a similar shoe. I have an asylum based green card interview coming up in 25 days from today. I am pretty scared. Would anyone guide me on what to expect at the interview. Will they ask questions like the asylum interview? I did not use a lawyer while filling my i485. Could that be a problem? Also, for those who went to the interview, were you informed about the green card decision at the interview or were notified separately in the mail. Also, how long are the interviews? My interview is in Philadelphia. Please share your experience!