Important Question about Interview
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wantmygcnow
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gino said:
Gino, Can you tell us if your case is unusual in any way. If you can reveal the country you are from that may also answer some questions.
wantmygcnow said:
wantmygcnow, Actually this letter is kind of weird, they ask for employment letters for both myself and my wife (I'm not married!) Also, they also ask for tax returns for previous three years. The officer probably thought the I-485 was filed based employment or something. I checked on the web, and it seems the CIS videotapes I-485 interviews filed based on marriage.
Nothing is unusual about the case, but I have traveled many times outside the country. I'm from one of those countries, that may be the reason. Don't really know.
Gino
wantmygcnow
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gino said:
gino, Do you have a lawyer?...Get your stuff ready. I am pretty sure its a mixup as always. Be prepared and ready to answer questions about your asylum etc. Make sure that you do talk to a lawyer(free consultation) before you go for this. Search these forums to see who got interviewed..i know some members did..email them. Create a portfolio with all the questions that they may ask..make sure you practise....
Lazerthegreat
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wantmygcnow said:
sound advice!
gino,
Don't worry. You will be fine.
I had a similar experience in my I-485 interview. Local office sent me a letter asking me to bring more than 10 documents with me to interview. Tax returns for past 3 years are among the documents requested during the interview. I made a thorough preparation. During the interview, the officer only asked for my social security number, copy of driving license, past 3-year tax return and employment letter in addition to update my demographic information on file. He did not raise any question related to asylum. Interview lasts no more than 10 minutes. This is my personal experince. The letter CIS sent you for interview is a general letter designated for any category of stauts adjustment, and therefore you feel some documents they ask for are "weired". You don't have to hire and even consult with an attorney, since that will waste your money. Prepare all of documents you could they name on the letter - this is the first step; If you can not obtain one document they request, explain it reasonably: i.e. you are not married, how could you have a document for your wife. I personally think among the documents CIS reqeust during the interview, employment letter and past 3 years tax returns are more important. These documents will establish you a good moreal character to CIS: employment letter ( claiming you're a diligent and self-motived person rather than a person living on goverment support); filing tax return (you are a contributor to this country rather than a receiver).
Don't worry about your upcoming interview. You will be fine.
Hope this will help and relax your tension.
Don't worry. You will be fine.
I had a similar experience in my I-485 interview. Local office sent me a letter asking me to bring more than 10 documents with me to interview. Tax returns for past 3 years are among the documents requested during the interview. I made a thorough preparation. During the interview, the officer only asked for my social security number, copy of driving license, past 3-year tax return and employment letter in addition to update my demographic information on file. He did not raise any question related to asylum. Interview lasts no more than 10 minutes. This is my personal experince. The letter CIS sent you for interview is a general letter designated for any category of stauts adjustment, and therefore you feel some documents they ask for are "weired". You don't have to hire and even consult with an attorney, since that will waste your money. Prepare all of documents you could they name on the letter - this is the first step; If you can not obtain one document they request, explain it reasonably: i.e. you are not married, how could you have a document for your wife. I personally think among the documents CIS reqeust during the interview, employment letter and past 3 years tax returns are more important. These documents will establish you a good moreal character to CIS: employment letter ( claiming you're a diligent and self-motived person rather than a person living on goverment support); filing tax return (you are a contributor to this country rather than a receiver).
Don't worry about your upcoming interview. You will be fine.
Hope this will help and relax your tension.
wantmygcnow
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gino said:
gino, can you tell us if you ever got RFE? etc...?
aanl said:
aanl, thanks for sharing your experience and your advice. Actually, I recently left my job, I have had a few interviews, but I am not sure if I will get an offer by the time I have my interview. However, I have had very high paid jobs since 1998. I have copies of my past employment letters, I hope they will make a decision based on my past jobs. I am going to prepare well for the interview.
Gino
wantmygcnow said:
wantmygcnow, I got RFE in April. I submitted all the documents they requested, except that I traveled many times out of the country and I did not keep copies of the I-94s and the travel documents. So, I am sure they will have question about my travels.
Gino
Gino,
Stop worrying. What you received was a generic interview notice that the local offices mail out. They primarily deal with marriage cases and so much of the letter pertains to marriage-related issues.
And you should not worry about employment letters either. It is not germane for asylees.
Good luck.
Stop worrying. What you received was a generic interview notice that the local offices mail out. They primarily deal with marriage cases and so much of the letter pertains to marriage-related issues.
And you should not worry about employment letters either. It is not germane for asylees.
Good luck.
gino said:
What is your time line gino?
I'm originally form one of the countries too. Just wanted to compare our time lines. I have a theory that my background check is taking longer than let's say someones with less middle eastern name. What do you think? If I get similar RFE I will let you know.
my time line is
I485 in 12/2001
FP 12/2001
2FP never done
RFIE 07/21/05
sent to CIS 08/01/05
LUD change 08/09/05
BIO never done any since 2001
RFE never got one
Re: Is Videotaping Normal?
Yes, during my interview I noticed that a camera was there but randomly them may choose but my attorney said they usually don't use them. Also my husband was asked to sign a document and write a statement saying that he didn't use another persons name while living here out of status and that was new. Make sure you bring apt. Keys for both of you and they may match it up. Bring Copies of everything including your wedding photos and any other photos. Thanks
Yes, during my interview I noticed that a camera was there but randomly them may choose but my attorney said they usually don't use them. Also my husband was asked to sign a document and write a statement saying that he didn't use another persons name while living here out of status and that was new. Make sure you bring apt. Keys for both of you and they may match it up. Bring Copies of everything including your wedding photos and any other photos. Thanks
GIFTEDLE said:
"Make sure you bring apt. keys for both of you including your wedding photos" That send me to the canvas like a boxer lol lol and made my day .you real are funny like no one in this board . because I decided not to particeped in this thead but after I read your " posting advice to Gino" that realy freak me up and send me on the bed with joys because if you read is previous posting you will see tha he ain't been married yet lol by the way:thanks for thatgino said:
Local office which interviewed you will send you an approval letter while returning your file back to Nebraska Service Center for card processing. Upon receipt of your file and decision made by local office, NSC will send you a formal approval letter and order you a new card. Within 2 to 5 days after the formal approval letter, you should receive a new card with date backed.