Hey guys 
Sorry for the delay. I couldn't post this yesterday as I had to fly to San Jose for this interview and back to Austin since I live in Austin now. My passport has been stamped after the interview in San Jose on 03/23 so I am more or less happy now.
Here is what happened yesterday:
My interview was at 1.30 PM so I met my attorney around 10.30 AM to briefly go thru all the necessary documents and review the case. I prepared a separate file of documents specially for this interview in chronological order. I carried all originals plus one copy for each of them. I asked my attorney a bunch of questions that fall into GREY area. I chose to take my attorney with me even though there is a $500.00 fee involved since my case is AC21 and had 2 RFEs.
After discussing the case, my attorney said he would come to the interview place around 1.15 PM and asked me to be there by 12.45 PM. I did the same and my attorney joined me around 1.15 PM. I got my name called by a very nice and friendly officer at 1.30 PM sharp.
The officer held the door for both of us to enter the room. As soon as we enter, the officer started questioning my attorney why is this big stack of documentation needed in this case. I couldn't believe my eyes after looking at the paperwork infront of him. Yes, it was my case file and it was massive and atleast 1 foot thick. The first thing he said was I don't need any more documentation than what was already submitted. I don't even understand why this case has been transferred to local office, he added.
He wanted to read out the reason for the transfer to us. The note that triggered the transfer goes like this: (Here outsourcing means contracting between firms within US)
It looks like applicant works for company A which outsources its employees to company B which in turn outsources its employees to another company blah blah blah...
It looks like the officer called one of his friends who is in IT industry and inquired about this outsourcing while working on my case. Fortunately, his friend enlightened him with the concept of outsourcing and made him realize that it is a reality in IT and not very uncommon in this age.
The officer finally said I don't care if the job is outsourced and approve the case as long as the applicant maintains legal status and contribute to the economy. He was very lively and kept on discussing various general issues. The topics covered include weather, aviation, marriage, cowboys, IT market etc.
It appeared to me that he already decided to approve the case and began making arrangements in that direction like taking finger prints, collecting all my EADs, APs etc. But he wanted to let us know why this case is transfered and why he doesn't care for the reason and approve it. He asked me all the common questions like names (personal info), crimes, drugs, etc.
For all those still waiting, just hang in there yours is next. You wake up one fine early morning only to check your email and see those 2 magic approval emails from USCIS. For all those who are waiting for the interview date there is no need to take attorney with you if your case doesn't have any complications. My attorney simply sat there but I have no regrets for taking him though.
I think I posted all I could. If you still have any questions let me know I will reply. I will be around since I recently added my spouse to my 485 process.
Live the moment.
Sri
Sorry for the delay. I couldn't post this yesterday as I had to fly to San Jose for this interview and back to Austin since I live in Austin now. My passport has been stamped after the interview in San Jose on 03/23 so I am more or less happy now.
Here is what happened yesterday:
My interview was at 1.30 PM so I met my attorney around 10.30 AM to briefly go thru all the necessary documents and review the case. I prepared a separate file of documents specially for this interview in chronological order. I carried all originals plus one copy for each of them. I asked my attorney a bunch of questions that fall into GREY area. I chose to take my attorney with me even though there is a $500.00 fee involved since my case is AC21 and had 2 RFEs.
After discussing the case, my attorney said he would come to the interview place around 1.15 PM and asked me to be there by 12.45 PM. I did the same and my attorney joined me around 1.15 PM. I got my name called by a very nice and friendly officer at 1.30 PM sharp.
The officer held the door for both of us to enter the room. As soon as we enter, the officer started questioning my attorney why is this big stack of documentation needed in this case. I couldn't believe my eyes after looking at the paperwork infront of him. Yes, it was my case file and it was massive and atleast 1 foot thick. The first thing he said was I don't need any more documentation than what was already submitted. I don't even understand why this case has been transferred to local office, he added.
He wanted to read out the reason for the transfer to us. The note that triggered the transfer goes like this: (Here outsourcing means contracting between firms within US)
It looks like applicant works for company A which outsources its employees to company B which in turn outsources its employees to another company blah blah blah...
It looks like the officer called one of his friends who is in IT industry and inquired about this outsourcing while working on my case. Fortunately, his friend enlightened him with the concept of outsourcing and made him realize that it is a reality in IT and not very uncommon in this age.
The officer finally said I don't care if the job is outsourced and approve the case as long as the applicant maintains legal status and contribute to the economy. He was very lively and kept on discussing various general issues. The topics covered include weather, aviation, marriage, cowboys, IT market etc.
It appeared to me that he already decided to approve the case and began making arrangements in that direction like taking finger prints, collecting all my EADs, APs etc. But he wanted to let us know why this case is transfered and why he doesn't care for the reason and approve it. He asked me all the common questions like names (personal info), crimes, drugs, etc.
For all those still waiting, just hang in there yours is next. You wake up one fine early morning only to check your email and see those 2 magic approval emails from USCIS. For all those who are waiting for the interview date there is no need to take attorney with you if your case doesn't have any complications. My attorney simply sat there but I have no regrets for taking him though.
I think I posted all I could. If you still have any questions let me know I will reply. I will be around since I recently added my spouse to my 485 process.
Live the moment.
Sri