Interview Experience - All Over!

[Nadi32 0]

I've posted on here a few times before with questions about what happens if you and your green card sponsor separate after filing for the removal of conditions. Well here is my experience (and good news!):

Timeline:

11/30/2007 NOA for I-751 received

03/01/2008 New Biometrics taken

09/08/2008 Request for evidence received

10/16/2008 Responded to request for evidence

12/15/2008 Notice of interview for conditions removal

01/27/2009 Date of interview, petition (unoffically) approved

My husband and I separated just after I filed the I-751 in 2007. I did not notify the USCIS about this since I really didn't know what I was supposed to do. In September of 2008 I received a request for evidence, which specifically states that if you have since separated you must give details. So I sent in as much evidence as possible of the good faith of the marriage (even things I had already sent in case they got lost) and explained about the separation. We had also just filed for divorce, but it was not (and still is not) final so it wasn't possible for me to re-file with a divorce waiver. Anyway, I was then called for an interview. My husband very graciously agreed to attend it with me even though it was a long drive for him and we are not on the best of terms. We had a long wait at the USCIS (because they lost my appointment letter after I handed it in at the front desk!), but finally the interview itself was very straight forward. The interviewer was very nice, and even said he couldn't really see why they'd sent my case up for an interview in the first place. He told me my petition would be approved and stamped my passport with a temporary year-long green card so that I can travel while my case is being officially approved and the new card ordered. (He said that whole process could take up to 3 - 4 months! I've got no idea why.)

So, it's all over. After all that worry and stress it finally seems to be done (although I will be very glad to see the real 10-yr greencard when it comes!).

Best of luck to everyone else, and if anyone has questions about filing while separated please feel free to ask. It really should not be an issue if you have good evidence that your marriage was real. If you do have a divorce finalized AT ANY TIME while your case is pending (even if it's the day before your interview or something), or before you file the first time, it is necessary that you file or re-file with a divorce waiver, or else you can have big problems further down the line.

Nadia

[mooninlove 1]

I've posted on here a few times before with questions about what happens if you and your green card sponsor separate after filing for the removal of conditions. Well here is my experience (and good news!):

Timeline:

11/30/2007 NOA for I-751 received

03/01/2008 New Biometrics taken

09/08/2008 Request for evidence received

10/16/2008 Responded to request for evidence

12/15/2008 Notice of interview for conditions removal

01/27/2009 Date of interview, petition (unoffically) approved

My husband and I separated just after I filed the I-751 in 2007. I did not notify the USCIS about this since I really didn't know what I was supposed to do. In September of 2008 I received a request for evidence, which specifically states that if you have since separated you must give details. So I sent in as much evidence as possible of the good faith of the marriage (even things I had already sent in case they got lost) and explained about the separation. We had also just filed for divorce, but it was not (and still is not) final so it wasn't possible for me to re-file with a divorce waiver. Anyway, I was then called for an interview. My husband very graciously agreed to attend it with me even though it was a long drive for him and we are not on the best of terms. We had a long wait at the USCIS (because they lost my appointment letter after I handed it in at the front desk!), but finally the interview itself was very straight forward. The interviewer was very nice, and even said he couldn't really see why they'd sent my case up for an interview in the first place. He told me my petition would be approved and stamped my passport with a temporary year-long green card so that I can travel while my case is being officially approved and the new card ordered. (He said that whole process could take up to 3 - 4 months! I've got no idea why.)

So, it's all over. After all that worry and stress it finally seems to be done (although I will be very glad to see the real 10-yr greencard when it comes!).

Best of luck to everyone else, and if anyone has questions about filing while separated please feel free to ask. It really should not be an issue if you have good evidence that your marriage was real. If you do have a divorce finalized AT ANY TIME while your case is pending (even if it's the day before your interview or something), or before you file the first time, it is necessary that you file or re-file with a divorce waiver, or else you can have big problems further down the line.

Nadia

congratulations so glad everything went great on your interview..

[golferadam 0]

Congrats!

[Keigwyn 1]

Congratulations and good luck in the future

[Alawi 0]

I've posted on here a few times before with questions about what happens if you and your green card sponsor separate after filing for the removal of conditions. Well here is my experience (and good news!):

Timeline:

11/30/2007 NOA for I-751 received

03/01/2008 New Biometrics taken

09/08/2008 Request for evidence received

10/16/2008 Responded to request for evidence

12/15/2008 Notice of interview for conditions removal

01/27/2009 Date of interview, petition (unoffically) approved

My husband and I separated just after I filed the I-751 in 2007. I did not notify the USCIS about this since I really didn't know what I was supposed to do. In September of 2008 I received a request for evidence, which specifically states that if you have since separated you must give details. So I sent in as much evidence as possible of the good faith of the marriage (even things I had already sent in case they got lost) and explained about the separation. We had also just filed for divorce, but it was not (and still is not) final so it wasn't possible for me to re-file with a divorce waiver. Anyway, I was then called for an interview. My husband very graciously agreed to attend it with me even though it was a long drive for him and we are not on the best of terms. We had a long wait at the USCIS (because they lost my appointment letter after I handed it in at the front desk!), but finally the interview itself was very straight forward. The interviewer was very nice, and even said he couldn't really see why they'd sent my case up for an interview in the first place. He told me my petition would be approved and stamped my passport with a temporary year-long green card so that I can travel while my case is being officially approved and the new card ordered. (He said that whole process could take up to 3 - 4 months! I've got no idea why.)

So, it's all over. After all that worry and stress it finally seems to be done (although I will be very glad to see the real 10-yr greencard when it comes!).

Best of luck to everyone else, and if anyone has questions about filing while separated please feel free to ask. It really should not be an issue if you have good evidence that your marriage was real. If you do have a divorce finalized AT ANY TIME while your case is pending (even if it's the day before your interview or something), or before you file the first time, it is necessary that you file or re-file with a divorce waiver, or else you can have big problems further down the line.

Nadia

Hi Nadi32 i was reading your experiance and i was wondering if you can help me in my situation ? my lawyer had filed for me last December of 2008 and after that i recieved my extention and then i did my biometric 3 weeks ago and i havent heard anything or touch ? i sent a lot of evidence mortgage in our names , cra loan in both names, join taxes 2006 and 2007 pics , affidavit from friends, bills , traveling together, proprety taxes, another less for the old appartment we use live , bank statment, ect.. do u think this is enough ? how long CSC take to procces the case thanks.

[lovealways 0]

I've posted on here a few times before with questions about what happens if you and your green card sponsor separate after filing for the removal of conditions. Well here is my experience (and good news!):

Timeline:

11/30/2007 NOA for I-751 received

03/01/2008 New Biometrics taken

09/08/2008 Request for evidence received

10/16/2008 Responded to request for evidence

12/15/2008 Notice of interview for conditions removal

01/27/2009 Date of interview, petition (unoffically) approved

My husband and I separated just after I filed the I-751 in 2007. I did not notify the USCIS about this since I really didn't know what I was supposed to do. In September of 2008 I received a request for evidence, which specifically states that if you have since separated you must give details. So I sent in as much evidence as possible of the good faith of the marriage (even things I had already sent in case they got lost) and explained about the separation. We had also just filed for divorce, but it was not (and still is not) final so it wasn't possible for me to re-file with a divorce waiver. Anyway, I was then called for an interview. My husband very graciously agreed to attend it with me even though it was a long drive for him and we are not on the best of terms. We had a long wait at the USCIS (because they lost my appointment letter after I handed it in at the front desk!), but finally the interview itself was very straight forward. The interviewer was very nice, and even said he couldn't really see why they'd sent my case up for an interview in the first place. He told me my petition would be approved and stamped my passport with a temporary year-long green card so that I can travel while my case is being officially approved and the new card ordered. (He said that whole process could take up to 3 - 4 months! I've got no idea why.)

So, it's all over. After all that worry and stress it finally seems to be done (although I will be very glad to see the real 10-yr greencard when it comes!).

Best of luck to everyone else, and if anyone has questions about filing while separated please feel free to ask. It really should not be an issue if you have good evidence that your marriage was real. If you do have a divorce finalized AT ANY TIME while your case is pending (even if it's the day before your interview or something), or before you file the first time, it is necessary that you file or re-file with a divorce waiver, or else you can have big problems further down the line.

Nadia

Nadia . Thanks so much for sharing your story.

Just a quick question... when you write:"In September of 2008 I received a request for evidence, which specifically states that if you have since separated you must give details. " Does this mean that they investigated and found out that you were separated? or is it just a standard verbiage in each RFE?

tHNKS

[-B&T- 1]

Yay!Congratulations!

[ricebird 0]

Congratulations! I'm so happy for you.

[baulinh314 0]

Hi Nadi32,

How did they find out about your seperation? Did you notify them? Right now my husband work in another state due to slow economy. Should I inform them about our situation? Thanks.

[antda 13]

Hi Nadi32,

Congratulations on your recent VSC I-751 approval

Onto the next stage of citizenship for you!

Ant (Still waiting for I-751, Still waiting for Baby...)

P.S. Thanks too, for sharing your I-751 interview experience here, which will definitley help others here who are in a similar situation as you are. Sorry that your marriage didn't work out, but I wish you all that best in your life and that you are able to move on happily from such circumstances.

I've posted on here a few times before with questions about what happens if you and your green card sponsor separate after filing for the removal of conditions. Well here is my experience (and good news!):

Timeline:

11/30/2007 NOA for I-751 received

03/01/2008 New Biometrics taken

09/08/2008 Request for evidence received

10/16/2008 Responded to request for evidence

12/15/2008 Notice of interview for conditions removal

01/27/2009 Date of interview, petition (unoffically) approved

My husband and I separated just after I filed the I-751 in 2007. I did not notify the USCIS about this since I really didn't know what I was supposed to do. In September of 2008 I received a request for evidence, which specifically states that if you have since separated you must give details. So I sent in as much evidence as possible of the good faith of the marriage (even things I had already sent in case they got lost) and explained about the separation. We had also just filed for divorce, but it was not (and still is not) final so it wasn't possible for me to re-file with a divorce waiver. Anyway, I was then called for an interview. My husband very graciously agreed to attend it with me even though it was a long drive for him and we are not on the best of terms. We had a long wait at the USCIS (because they lost my appointment letter after I handed it in at the front desk!), but finally the interview itself was very straight forward. The interviewer was very nice, and even said he couldn't really see why they'd sent my case up for an interview in the first place. He told me my petition would be approved and stamped my passport with a temporary year-long green card so that I can travel while my case is being officially approved and the new card ordered. (He said that whole process could take up to 3 - 4 months! I've got no idea why.)

So, it's all over. After all that worry and stress it finally seems to be done (although I will be very glad to see the real 10-yr greencard when it comes!).

Best of luck to everyone else, and if anyone has questions about filing while separated please feel free to ask. It really should not be an issue if you have good evidence that your marriage was real. If you do have a divorce finalized AT ANY TIME while your case is pending (even if it's the day before your interview or something), or before you file the first time, it is necessary that you file or re-file with a divorce waiver, or else you can have big problems further down the line.

Nadia

Edited April 7, 2009 by AntandD