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cagc

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It looks like a lot of cases have been transfered to SFO lately. Can we post our case info in this thread and get an updated idea about process in SFO? I know that there is one on SFO/SJ. But it would be nice to set up one for SFO. Any other ones to join?

About my case:

wac02044
ND 11/01
RFE 7/03
TD 7/03

cagc
 
sure,
wac02153XXXX
nd 04/02
td 07/16
question:
cagc, did your lawyer get a notice regarding this?
 
I have received a notice of transfer to SFO of my employer based I-485 as well. It seems like I am the only WAC03XXX transferred. Hopefully it doesn't mean trouble.

WAC03086
ND 01/22/03
TD 07/15/03

I also have a relative based I-485 pending in SFO, wonder which one will come up with interview first.
 
Me too:

WAC02138****

Transferred on 7/17.

I also have a relative based case pending in the SF office, so I was speculating that the might have been a factor.
 
I am also waiting for interview in San Francisco office. My detailes are below:

I-485 submitted to VSC (EB1 - EA - self-petitioning)
EAC02062*****

RD 11/28/2001
ND 12/13/2001
FP 6/15/2002
TD to SFO 5/14/2003

Moved to SFO area in June 2002 and informed VSC about address change. Received the second EAD from VSC to my new address.
 
SFO interview

Finally, after five months of waiting, I got interview appointment at SFO office for 11/19.
They ask me to bring the regular things plus all documents prooving my extraordinary ability - it appears that they lost my original I-140 file during transfer and want to re-check everything. I will share with you my experience once I have after interview.
 
San Francisco Interview

I had my interview in SFO yesterday. My interviewing officer was one middle age man (about 50 years old) of Asian origin. His cubicle was in the corner of the room. He was very detailed in reviewing all the documents - he was especially checking each line on my initial application. It appeared that he saw my file for the first time during the interview. However, he was generally very nice and interview was quite comfortable, though long (about 90 minutes). It seemed that he would approve my case immediately. But at the end of interview he discovered by rechecking all the files that the doctor forgot to mark on medical forms (submitted two years ago) that my chest X-ray was normal. Thus, he asked me to get new chest X-ray. He told me that it would be enough to have only new X-ray without any additional medical examinations. He claimed that he would approve my case as soon as he gets the form from me (in a sealed envelope, of course). I got my X-ray today - I hope the officer will keep his word. I will try to bring it to the office in person tomorrow. I will keep you updated on the deveoplment. Please let me know should you need any other information.
 
Hi bratrfrantisek:

Great and good luck. what documents did you bring with you for your interview? Did you prepare any new documets or used the one you used before? Did the officer looked at the documents showing your extraordinary ability. I am in the same boat as you. I wonder if I will be asked to bring all the documents.

cagc
 
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Let_it_be, could you tell us some more details about your case: when was your I-140 submitted, any RFE, FP, EAD, AP, what EB category, staff like that. My spouse submitted the same day you did, 01/22 with WAC 03-086. thanks.
Bic.
 
To Cagc

Dear Cagc,

Just to answer your question - I brought with me my entire I-140 package which was revised with newer documents included - my impression from the interview letter was that my I-140 package was not transfered together with my I-485 documents. However, it was not true - the officer had my original I-140 with him and wanted only new documents. He was particularly interested in new support letters from my peers and other experts. He did not seem to understand very well what is required for that category - I gave him my new papers, new citation index report, documents on new membership in organizations etc. So I would recommend to bring only new things - most important will be some new support letters on papers with fency letter-head - he was really looking for them and did not want copies of my old support letters(it was strange because I think these things are not mandatory for the EB1-EA application) and new employment letter (I changed my empoyment) - this was the only thing he really red. I also brought with me some articles on my work - he looked at it and always circled the place where my name appeared on the paper - I would recommend to do the same. But basically, my impression was that he only wants to add these things to my file so that it would be "up to date" - he did not seem to care for that too much. He spent most time by checking formal things such as visa stamps, I-94s, birth certificates etc - he was very careful with it and took long time to make sure that it was OK. It is likely that you will get the same officer - he had on his desk files with several other applications - most of them quite thick - I assume that they are EA category as well. But do not worry - he was quite nice and did not appear to be a trouble maker. He only seemed to be somewaht slow and likely, that is why it takes so long to get interview. Good luck! I hope they will invite you soon. I will let you know once I get my final approval - I hope it will be soon.
 
Re: To Cagc

Thanks for the info. Did they require all these documents in the interview letter? Many people have been asked to bring EVL, W2, Tax docs, but not many mentioned the reference letters and other supporting documents. IF your I-140 was already approved and they have all the documets, why did they ask us to bring them again? Any ideas or thoughts?

cagc
 
to: CAGC

Yes, they asked me for these documents in interview letter. I was quite surprised since I think they are not supposed to ask for these items - according to my opinion, they are only supposed to check whether you still work in the area of your extraordinary ability. I think it is only curiosity of that particular immigration officer. When I asked him why he wanted it he answered that my I-140 application was approved more than 2 years ago and thus, he wanted to see that my "extraordinary ability" continues. I know that it makes no logical sence but that's how it is. He probably wanted to do something with my category - he asks people sponsored by their company for more employment documents and he probably felt, that something should be asked also from people with EA so that it would be not so easy for them (it is analogous to marriage-based green card - they are evaluating whether marriage lasts). But again, the officer probably only wanted to add these documents to my file and they did not appear to be important for overall evaluation (at least I hope so - I do not have my approval yet). Perhaps he will not want to have the same from you - do not worry about it before you get interview letter. I know that for me this request was quite bothresome and I spent quite a lot of time with preparation.
 
bratrfrantisek

I have an NIW case, similar to your EA case. Did your interview letter specifically ask you to bring new reference letters? Also, did the interview officer understand what you are doing? Also, since you changed your job, how did you prove you are still working in EA field? Thanks.
 
Yes, the interview letter really stated that I should bring current (printed in bold) testimonies from peers and scientific organizations which advance and avail my claim of extraordinary ability etc. I know that it is strange but that is what they really wanted from me. The officer was reading carefully my emloyment letter and circled there information on what my speciality was - than he checked whether it was the same as in my I-140 application. He did not appear to understand in detail what my job was (it seemed to me that he did not look at my application prior to interview). The employment letter appeared to be the most important issue - but again, I think that this is just one strange officer - I have never heard on this forum before that anybody else would be required to bring things like that. Do not worry about that prior to your interview. Most likely, they will not want to see these documents from you. But if they ask for your new employment letter, ask your employer to use the same words describing your field as in your I-140 application (e.g.: we hired XY because of his outstanding expertize in .... and he continues to work on several projects in the area of his expertize - or something like that).
 
bratrfrantisek

Thanks a lot for the information. That is very helpful. Did you keep the exact same job title as that on your I-140? I understand I-140 form itself does not have anything to say about your expertise. Everything is in the cover letter and support letters. Even within same field (for example mechancial engineering), there is still many specialities? Did the officer look for those?

I wish you a smooth and quick approval.
 
I have now completely different title but still work in the same broad research field. Before, I was research fellow at University and now I am Senior Scientist in one drug company. It did not seem to matter - especially since my current position may be viewed as promotion which indicates that my "extraordinary ability" continues. However, I work in a similar field. I asked my empoyer to mention in their letter that they hired me as a specialist in one sub-field of my profession so that it would be the same as what was in my I-140 petition. You should do the same even if you work in slightly different area - but I do not think that the officer would understand some small differences within the field.
 
Expired fingerprints....

Since these cases that have been transferred to the SFO office are easily more than 15 months old; what are they doing about expired fingerprints?

Are people being asked to go for fingerprinting again before the interview?

Any experiences would be appreciated.

Also; if a case has been transferred to the SFO office; does it mean that an interview will be always required?

Thanks.
 
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