How long until the decision, after inteview? Given everything is well

[jb90304]

My wife and I had our immigration interview not too long ago.
Given that everything is well, how long does it GENERALLY take to reach decision after the interview done? Like... when I check the application status on the USCIS website, it says I'm still in the "testing and interview" process, but not yet the "decision"

As for the interview (if you're curious of this info), the officer seemed pretty rude to us and disrespectful, maybe because we are a young couple (19 & 21). He did, however, say that he will do a background check on me and if everything is well, he will approve. He seemed rude the entire time, even as he mentioned about background check and approval. I don't really have anything to hide, except for the fact that he took my spouse's parents # and her parents don't know about my immigration status. I did tell the officer that they didn't know that though. He also took our bank statements, apartment lease, auto/renter's insurance, phone bills, and some wedding pics (why the heck would he want to keep our wedding pics if he just saw them?). I just wonder what he means by "background check" that he'll do on me. The officer didn't stamp my passport or give me anything afterward.

 

[jb90304]

I hope it's not the "FBI background check" thing... as I heard the process can be very lengthy

 

[jb90304]

oh and I forgot to add one of the most important thing... the IO also took the I-94 out of my passport and took that, he also took the copy of my visa that I was used when I legally entered into the US initially

 

[thomkip]

The fact that your spouse's parents dont know about your immigration status was a red flag to the IO and could even be grounds for denial. How come they dont know? Do your spouse's parents know about the marriage?
The IO will probably call the parents to check everything. You might get approved but this might lead to a stokes interview.

 

[jb90304]

The fact that your spouse's parents dont know about your immigration status was a red flag to the IO and could even be grounds for denial. How come they dont know? Do your spouse's parents know about the marriage?
The IO will probably call the parents to check everything. You might get approved but this might lead to a stokes interview.

My wife's parents don't know because they never asked. And I never told them because I didn't see a reason to. However, her parents and I have a pretty decent relationship and an authentic one. If the interviewer calls either of them and asks any questions about my wife and I, they have all the real answers. In a more personal level, I would hope that the IO wouldn't call them because of course, her parents wouldn't be so happy about this, but that's just something personal.

 

[faddu630]

My wife's parents don't know because they never asked. And I never told them because I didn't see a reason to. However, her parents and I have a pretty decent relationship and an authentic one. If the interviewer calls either of them and asks any questions about my wife and I, they have all the real answers. In a more personal level, I would hope that the IO wouldn't call them because of course, her parents wouldn't be so happy about this, but that's just something personal.

In my view the IO officer has every right to see the marriage is legit. In my interview the immigration officer told me that if he can get my father in law work number and call him and see how he is doing... so i told him yes he can so i gave it to him i had no clue why he wanted my father in law work number. USCIS plays mind game with everyone even though he never called but i didnt waste anytime giving his work phone number which was in my cell phone.
I will advice you in the mean time gather as much evidence as possible which shows yr marriage legit like bills etc honey moon details or your tax returns as much evidence after the interview which makes your case further strong so dont worry hopefully it wont get into stokes but if it will so get the call details prior to marriage and after marriage from both your wife and your cell phone which shows that you guys were in touch with each other .