secod interview for adjustment of status

Thats all they do in the 2nd interview??? If all they need is a new set of FPs, they could just mail a request and we would get it done. As far as married or not is concerned, we have all already signed an affidavit that we are married and our case could be cancelled if found otherwise. Since they have this signed affidavit, what additional benefit does video taping do? Most of us are over 180-day period in our Name Check process...they should just mail us our GC. This whole second interview thing doesnt really make any sense to me.
 
The interview felt like a formality

I got a couple of PM's so I am posting a little more detail:

I am still not sure what 'triggered' this interview. We do have a long file but still uncomplicated since I am a USC and this is for my wife. She still uses her maiden name etc. and also we moved the case during processing. It could be that some USCIS computer algorithm flags the cases needing second interview or they do a random selection.

Anyway we went there a little early but were called in close to 20 mins after our interview time. I was expecting the original interview officer but got a different one. He started by asking us to take the oath (no obvious video equipment etc. just the normal cubicle like the first interview). He stated that he will ask 'one' question under oath. He asked my wife about being married and there being no interruptions in the marriage etc. He asked me the same. Upon getting our affirmative answer stated that you won't believe how many people have problems with this question. Then he asked about when we had finger prints done, we said over two years ago. He looked at my wifes USCIS record on the computer and made a comment about her traveling a lot asked if went to interesting places like India etc. Mostly small talk. Then said we need to spend more time waiting that scared us a little but it quickly became obvious he needed new FP's and once they clear he would 'adjudicate' the case. Stated all is good with the case but never said it is approved or anything else.

He setup a FP appointment for us right there and then and asked us to make sure we follow up soon after the appointment with him (using infopass) to ensure he does his end of the work to move the case forward.

So all in all. Our case will not get an automatic approval thus needs the AO to manually approve it. Thus even after FP's clear he needs to go back into the case to approve it.

I would not worry if your case is simple and there are no obvious red flags.
 
second interview!

We went for second interview today! We waited for one hour to be called to the cubicle. We were expecting the same IO as for the first interview, but we got the different one. There was no obvious video equipment in the cubicle.

After we took the standard oath, IO told us that we were called due to new memorandum. (just a reminder, we had a successful first interview 11 months ago, and my name check was pending since then). He took a look at our documents, and said that everything looks fine. He explained us that name check typically takes longer after Sep 11, and that my name check is still not complete.

However, due to the new memorandum, he said that I would receive my “conditional” green card in mail in a week or so. He also stamped my passport, so I am free to travel now. :D

So, no hard questions at all. We have even been chatting about traveling for 10 minutes.

Since our second anniversary is at the end of October, we have also asked him whether we need to apply for my permanent green card 90 days before our second anniversary or not. He said that I would need to wait for two years after I receive this “conditional” green card. However, I do not believe that this is case. Does anyone know if this is maybe something new or the old procedure still holds?

Good luck to all of you! It seems that everything will be fine!
 
Congratulations! :D

I am pretty sure that you will have to file i-751, within 90 days before your GC expires! Good news for those stuck in namecheck! :D the wait is almost over...
 
congratulations.... and yes its a new memo, that the congress just pas so to clear the backlog, so most of thoese in name check stuck will have to go back for interview if their FP expires and in other cases they wil just go ahead and approve it if FP is still valid.
 
My 2nd Interview is next week

My second letter also indicated that the 2nd interview will be video-taped. :rolleyes:
Guys, this is nerve wracking experience especially when being interviewed and be decided by "others" about our future. After reading all Quince's 2nd interview experience, I am little bit relaxed b/c my wife and I (usc) are asking silly questions like "what brand is our tooth paste?" try to ace the interview. We are bona-fide marriage and we have two kids. But my wife don't even know that my 401K is from Wachova. Small things like this drive me nuts! Hopefully our 2nd interview is also like Quince's. Our case is now pending due to name check since Aug 2007.
 
HI xzmike,

Do not worry everything is going to be OK. This interview is just formality everything will be fine. You will get your GC soon!!!
Good luck and keep us posted.
 
xzmike said:
My second letter also indicated that the 2nd interview will be video-taped. :rolleyes:
Guys, this is nerve wracking experience especially when being interviewed and be decided by "others" about our future. After reading all Quince's 2nd interview experience, I am little bit relaxed b/c my wife and I (usc) are asking silly questions like "what brand is our tooth paste?" try to ace the interview. We are bona-fide marriage and we have two kids. But my wife don't even know that my 401K is from Wachova. Small things like this drive me nuts! Hopefully our 2nd interview is also like Quince's. Our case is now pending due to name check since Aug 2007.
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Don't worry too much, u will be fine, just be ontime and organized.:):):) good luck.
 
2nd interview, IBIS!!!

Hello Folks,

I had my interview in April 2nd,
IO asked me to do FP because mine are expired ( more than 15 months), my IO is waiting for file from some Cities!!!, I think something to do with IBIS, after that I will get my green card on the mail.

with the new memo, they don't wait for name check, but they do the other two checks (Fingerprint with FBI and IBIS), it takes couple days only.
Do you have an idea about IBIS???
 
Not sure if you guys checked this new memo on www.uscis.gov (dated 4/2/2008)

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/us...nnel=098daca797e63110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD

It suggests that all cases that have NameCheck pending over 180 days will be cleared by Feb-2009. And by June-2009, their target is to process 98 percent of all name checks within 30 days and process the remaining two percent within 90 days.

These changes will be a great relief to people like me stuck in namecheck backlog, and especially to future applicants.
 
2nd AOS Interview

AOS interview differs from Job interview. In AOS interview, USCIS is your only potential employer, you have to let it hire you, or you have no food on your dinner table. You will either go to court or deported. In JOB interview, I have a variety of potential employers that I could choose from. If one doesn't work out, we could shop around. No one could shop USCIS.:D

This is in reply to the other question pertaining IBIS
http://www.answers.com/topic/ibis-interagency-border-inspection-system
 
xzmike said:
AOS interview differs from Job interview. In AOS interview, USCIS is your only potential employer, you have to let it hire you, or you have no food on your dinner table. You will either go to court or deported. In JOB interview, I have a variety of potential employers that I could choose from. If one doesn't work out, we could shop around. No one could shop USCIS.:D

This is in reply to the other question pertaining IBIS
http://www.answers.com/topic/ibis-interagency-border-inspection-system
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Also, most job interviews I have faced had more than one interviewer, usually 3-5 different managers. In case of USCIS, its just one person. Gets very tricky when only one person is going to judge the fate of your file.
 
We went to the 2nd AOS intervidw today

Appointment was scheduled at 12:30pm
Dropped the letter and took the seats at 11:59am
Waited till 2:05pm and called by a very nice officer
The office asked us to take the oath and tell the truth. He was so nice that he smiles all the time. I knew from the moment that I met him that we would be approved. He first explained that our name check is still pending and but the new memorandum will allow them to proceed the case. If something acts up in the name check, they will contact us. Basically, he asked us if our marriage is still in good standing. If we have any seperation,etc. We said we are still married and we always live together. Then, he asked if I (USC) am still working. I handed over my employer's letter. Then he asked if my wife's medical exam remains the same. She said YES. Then the officer asked my tax returns. I gave them my past three year's tax return transcripts from IRS. He is very satisfied. Then he asked our passports. He made a copy of my US passport. He came back and explained that he would approve the case. And he smiled again and picked up the big stamp and press really hard on the red ink. I was holding my breath and thinking, God! he is approving us right now. That is a great feeling. Bang, he stamped my wife's passport. He congrats us and shows his last politness by smiling again! What a nice officer from Newark. He escorted us to the exit. I looked at my cell phone; it was 2:13pm. We wanted to thank him, but he walked away too quickly. Now, I am done with all this. The so-called video taped interview, or stalk interview scared us for a month. BTW, I did not see any video device there. We couldn't be happier today!:):):)
For peace of mind guys, if you got a verbal approve during the first interview but did not get the stamp due to the name check, as long as your finger prints is younger than 15 months, you will get passport stamped on the second AOS interview. Good luck to everyone who is still in AOS queue.
 
luli408 said:
Hello, i am new to this portal and this thread seems to be relevant to my situation. I have been stuck in the namecheck limbo for over a year and a half, and my marriage will be 2 years old at the end of this month. We passed the first interview in flying colors but then i was told about the name check.

I am wondering if we will be called to a new-memorandum-related second interview. What are the chances that they will call us after the 2-year mark (i heard that if the case has been pending for more than 2 years, you get a permanent card rather than conditional). Appreciate your thoughts.
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Nobody knows when they will call you, but surely they will. Either way, do not trouble yourself with whether it will be before or after the 2 year mark. Getting your GC, conditional or not, is what should matter.
 
My AOS time line

Gal2008 said:
Congratulations, xzmike. Where is your time line? :)
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Mar 2007 married.
Filed AOS immediately
May 2007 Finger prints
Aug 9, 2007 first AOS interview. Need more document. Re scheduled on the spot.
Sept 19, went to the office and submitted the missing document. Name check pending.
March 2, 2008 Got 2nd AOS interview appointment letter (video-tape mentioned on the letter:eek:)
April, 9th 2008 2nd AOS interview took place and got passport stamped.:)
 
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If your finger print is more than 15 months old, you will not get passport stamped on the spot even if they approve you verbally. From another forum, I saw people get approved due to the new memorandum. They got the 2nd interview and the name check is still pending. But they are re scheduled for the finger print. After that, they received green card in four weeks and the passport NEVER stamped!
 
hi,

2nd interview went well and received GC last friday. As my GC was approved after 2 years of my marriage, I was told that i will receive unconditional 10 year GC but I got 2years conditional GC!!!!?

I don't know, its normal or not but atleast, i am out of that waiting period. but now, question is when should i apply to remove condition!!!?
 
Time to apply

mvp7 said:
hi,

2nd interview went well and received GC last friday. As my GC was approved after 2 years of my marriage, I was told that i will receive unconditional 10 year GC but I got 2years conditional GC!!!!?

I don't know, its normal or not but atleast, i am out of that waiting period. but now, question is when should i apply to remove condition!!!?
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I am pretty sure you can apply after 1 yr and 9 months from the date of GC issue.
 
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