WAC-01-293-XXXXX
EB3/RIR
PD: 11/2000
RD: 8/29/2001
ND: 9/24/2001
FP: 5/16/2002
RFE: 12/2002
RFE response received: 1/7/2003
Status changed to Interview(transferred to local INS)
: 1/10/2003
Interview scheduled for 6/25/2003
AD: 6/25/2003
Here is my experience. I went to San Jose INS for the
interview in the morning today. I reached there early
(7.00am) as it gets difficult to find a parking as day
goes on. The interview was scheduled at 8am. Waited a
few minutes before my lawyer showed up. We put the
interview letter in the little tray below the window
in the "appointments" room.
15 minutes later, a INS officer called my name. I went
in with my attorney. She first asked me to lift my
right hand and take a oath ("Every thing I say or tell
here is truth ....."). Then I sat down. She began with
"We usually don't interview but your case was chosen
randomly ... and there is a note on your file that
says that you are no longer working for the sponsoring
employer." .Then she asked for my passport, driving
license, EAD card(s) and social security card. Then
she asked if I have a EVL or paystubs. I gave her the
EVL. Then she asked a series of questions for which I
most replied in yes or no.
- Are you working with XXX(new employer name) ? Yes
- Your duties are same as with the previous employer ?
Yes
- Are you going to live at this address for next 3 to
6 months ? Yes
- Do you have your birth certificate ? Yes, showed her
the original.
- Do you have Tax returns for 2002 ? Yes, gave a copy
to her.
- Do you have your W-2 ? Yes, gave her the copies.
- Are you married ? Yes
- When did you get married ? Apr 2002
- Where did you get married ? India
- Do you have marriage certificate ? Yes, showed her
the original.
- Do you have a copy of the marriage certificate ?
Yes, gave her a copy.
- Were you out of status at any point of time ? NO
- Do you have any court cases / police records (don't
remember the exact words)? No
- What is your day time number ?
- What is your home phone number ?
Then she asked me to sign on a paper and finger print
on both the sides. She asked us to wait outside as she
had to run some search. 10 minutes later, she called
to give me the stamped passport.
Overall it was a very smooth interview. It was over in
less than 15 minutes. Although the officer was craving
for her morning coffee as someone had gone to
Starbucks and had not returned, she was very polite
and didn't cause me any trouble.
I am soooo glad that it is over (not completely though
as I am still awaiting my wife's approval). It feels
great. I hope you guys get your approval soon.
I am thankful to people who created this forum. It is
a great source of information and helped me a lot.
I am going to East Coast for a 10 day vacation this
friday. There couldn't have been a better time for a
vacation.
Thanks
EB3/RIR
PD: 11/2000
RD: 8/29/2001
ND: 9/24/2001
FP: 5/16/2002
RFE: 12/2002
RFE response received: 1/7/2003
Status changed to Interview(transferred to local INS)
: 1/10/2003
Interview scheduled for 6/25/2003
AD: 6/25/2003
Here is my experience. I went to San Jose INS for the
interview in the morning today. I reached there early
(7.00am) as it gets difficult to find a parking as day
goes on. The interview was scheduled at 8am. Waited a
few minutes before my lawyer showed up. We put the
interview letter in the little tray below the window
in the "appointments" room.
15 minutes later, a INS officer called my name. I went
in with my attorney. She first asked me to lift my
right hand and take a oath ("Every thing I say or tell
here is truth ....."). Then I sat down. She began with
"We usually don't interview but your case was chosen
randomly ... and there is a note on your file that
says that you are no longer working for the sponsoring
employer." .Then she asked for my passport, driving
license, EAD card(s) and social security card. Then
she asked if I have a EVL or paystubs. I gave her the
EVL. Then she asked a series of questions for which I
most replied in yes or no.
- Are you working with XXX(new employer name) ? Yes
- Your duties are same as with the previous employer ?
Yes
- Are you going to live at this address for next 3 to
6 months ? Yes
- Do you have your birth certificate ? Yes, showed her
the original.
- Do you have Tax returns for 2002 ? Yes, gave a copy
to her.
- Do you have your W-2 ? Yes, gave her the copies.
- Are you married ? Yes
- When did you get married ? Apr 2002
- Where did you get married ? India
- Do you have marriage certificate ? Yes, showed her
the original.
- Do you have a copy of the marriage certificate ?
Yes, gave her a copy.
- Were you out of status at any point of time ? NO
- Do you have any court cases / police records (don't
remember the exact words)? No
- What is your day time number ?
- What is your home phone number ?
Then she asked me to sign on a paper and finger print
on both the sides. She asked us to wait outside as she
had to run some search. 10 minutes later, she called
to give me the stamped passport.
Overall it was a very smooth interview. It was over in
less than 15 minutes. Although the officer was craving
for her morning coffee as someone had gone to
Starbucks and had not returned, she was very polite
and didn't cause me any trouble.
I am soooo glad that it is over (not completely though
as I am still awaiting my wife's approval). It feels
great. I hope you guys get your approval soon.
I am thankful to people who created this forum. It is
a great source of information and helped me a lot.
I am going to East Coast for a 10 day vacation this
friday. There couldn't have been a better time for a
vacation.
Thanks
