DukhiInsaan
New Member
Hi,
I have been a dormant reader of these forums for the past 3 years, however, this is my first post: please forgive me if I violate any forum rules.
Here is my case history (Vermont Service Center):
LC was filed in Nov 2000, approved in June 2001.
I-140 was filed in July 2001, check bounced, my employer dropped the ball on this, and was rejected in Dec 2001. I-140 was refiled in Dec 2001, RFE in March 2002 with request for financial info for my employer, which was provided, and was finally approved in July 2002.
I-485 was RDs 28 August end 2002. The division I worked for was sold off in Oct 2002, and all employees were acquired (offered employment) by the new company. I joined based on my EAD, after consulting with lawyers both in the company as well as outside consultation.
In May 2004, case was sent to local office. Both my spouse and I received interview notices in the mail asking us to appear in person. When I talked to our company paralegal, I was advised to have legal representation in the interview due to the fact that I changed jobs before 180 days.
The interview notice we got are pretty simple letters, that asks us to repeat our medical exams, and bring in originals for all documents submitted when I-485 was filed. There does not seem to be any RFEs. They have not asked for any employment verification letters or otherwise.
My questions:
a. Is there any risk in having legal representation during the interview? I mean, if the local office is treating this as a simple case, will my bringing in a lawyer raise a red flag in the mind of the officer?
b. Although I was advised otherwise, do you think that the job change can cause problems? A job hange letter was duly filed.
c. Any other advice you would care to provide.
Thanks
I have been a dormant reader of these forums for the past 3 years, however, this is my first post: please forgive me if I violate any forum rules.
Here is my case history (Vermont Service Center):
LC was filed in Nov 2000, approved in June 2001.
I-140 was filed in July 2001, check bounced, my employer dropped the ball on this, and was rejected in Dec 2001. I-140 was refiled in Dec 2001, RFE in March 2002 with request for financial info for my employer, which was provided, and was finally approved in July 2002.
I-485 was RDs 28 August end 2002. The division I worked for was sold off in Oct 2002, and all employees were acquired (offered employment) by the new company. I joined based on my EAD, after consulting with lawyers both in the company as well as outside consultation.
In May 2004, case was sent to local office. Both my spouse and I received interview notices in the mail asking us to appear in person. When I talked to our company paralegal, I was advised to have legal representation in the interview due to the fact that I changed jobs before 180 days.
The interview notice we got are pretty simple letters, that asks us to repeat our medical exams, and bring in originals for all documents submitted when I-485 was filed. There does not seem to be any RFEs. They have not asked for any employment verification letters or otherwise.
My questions:
a. Is there any risk in having legal representation during the interview? I mean, if the local office is treating this as a simple case, will my bringing in a lawyer raise a red flag in the mind of the officer?
b. Although I was advised otherwise, do you think that the job change can cause problems? A job hange letter was duly filed.
c. Any other advice you would care to provide.
Thanks