Question about timing of a possible interview

[msu17 0]

Hi all, just looking ahead to next year when we need to remove conditions. We have several things all happening in a month of each other that can't be moved (big test and having a baby!) and I'm worried that with our luck we will get an interview and it will be scheduled for that month. How long after submission of the packet are interviews usually scheduled? I just want to know if I should submit immediately at the 90 day mark or hold off a month or so. Thanks!

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

In a case like yours, an interview is as likely as a lottery win. My advise: file 88 to 86 days before your GC expires.

[bora bora 1]

In a case like yours, an interview is as likely as a lottery win. My advise: file 88 to 86 days before your GC expires.

How does USCIS decide if couples have an interview? Is it only for couples that they suspect are lying, or is it random? It seemed to me that most couples did have an AOS interview, but I saw many K1ers that did not. That seemed more random to me.

[msu17 0]

Cool, thanks a lot! Didn't think we'd be interviewed again, but just didn't want to chance it.

[sh18 3]

Hi all, just looking ahead to next year when we need to remove conditions. We have several things all happening in a month of each other that can't be moved (big test and having a baby!) and I'm worried that with our luck we will get an interview and it will be scheduled for that month. How long after submission of the packet are interviews usually scheduled? I just want to know if I should submit immediately at the 90 day mark or hold off a month or so. Thanks!

I think it is a little bit of both: mostly the suspect ones are interviewed and sometimes it is just random.

[bora bora 1]

Hi all, just looking ahead to next year when we need to remove conditions. We have several things all happening in a month of each other that can't be moved (big test and having a baby!) and I'm worried that with our luck we will get an interview and it will be scheduled for that month. How long after submission of the packet are interviews usually scheduled? I just want to know if I should submit immediately at the 90 day mark or hold off a month or so. Thanks!

I think it is a little bit of both: mostly the suspect ones are interviewed and sometimes it is just random.

Ok, thanks. We've already had 2 interviews, so a 3rd one can't hurt, can it?

[sh18 3]

Hi all, just looking ahead to next year when we need to remove conditions. We have several things all happening in a month of each other that can't be moved (big test and having a baby!) and I'm worried that with our luck we will get an interview and it will be scheduled for that month. How long after submission of the packet are interviews usually scheduled? I just want to know if I should submit immediately at the 90 day mark or hold off a month or so. Thanks!

I think it is a little bit of both: mostly the suspect ones are interviewed and sometimes it is just random.

Ok, thanks. We've already had 2 interviews, so a 3rd one can't hurt, can it?

You had 2 interviews for one removal of conditions application?

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Here is a link to the information in the Adjudicator's Manual about how they determine who to call in for an interview: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...RCRD&CH=afm

Scroll down to section (g) Adjudication of The Joint Petition, subsection ( c ) "Interview Necessary". Read also the following section 2 "Assigning Fraud Levels". It shows you what they are looking for and some of the common problems that may determine whether or not an interview is necessary. Of particular interest is this quote on entering information into the computer that will then select the names of those to be interviewed:

Once the fraud level is determined, the adjudicator enters the case in the MFAS data base. The district office assigns a percentage to each fraud level. All fraud level A cases are interviewed. The responsible officer (usually the ADDE) in the district offices may choose to interview between 30% to 100% of all fraud level B cases; and between 10% and 50% of all fraud level C cases. After the case is entered in MFAS, the adjudicator enters the fraud level and the computer determines if the case will be sent for interview depending on the percentage of cases the district office wants to interview.

(Please note that fraud level C means that there is nothing wrong with the application and it can be approved completely on its own merits)

The majority of I-751 filers do not have an interview. Of the ones I have heard about here on VJ they all seem to be of the variety that fits into the 'statistical review' part of the process - that is they need to interview a specific percentage of applicants to gain a statistical overview of the process. These interviews have been painless and very quick.

Hope this helps. The chances are that you will not be required to have an interview for Removal of Conditions.

Edited November 30, 2009 by Kathryn41

[Rings 10]

Look at some of the current threads of current filers and you will be able to determine an approximate time in which to file that would work out for your situation.

[bora bora 1]

Hi all, just looking ahead to next year when we need to remove conditions. We have several things all happening in a month of each other that can't be moved (big test and having a baby!) and I'm worried that with our luck we will get an interview and it will be scheduled for that month. How long after submission of the packet are interviews usually scheduled? I just want to know if I should submit immediately at the 90 day mark or hold off a month or so. Thanks!

I think it is a little bit of both: mostly the suspect ones are interviewed and sometimes it is just random.

Ok, thanks. We've already had 2 interviews, so a 3rd one can't hurt, can it?

You had 2 interviews for one removal of conditions application?

No, of course not. We haven't even received our NOA or had the check cashed for that matter. We had a K1 interview & an AOS interview.

[bora bora 1]

Here is a link to the information in the Adjudicator's Manual about how they determine who to call in for an interview: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...RCRD&CH=afm

Scroll down to section (g) Adjudication of The Joint Petition, subsection ( c ) "Interview Necessary". Read also the following section 2 "Assigning Fraud Levels". It shows you what they are looking for and some of the common problems that may determine whether or not an interview is necessary. Of particular interest is this quote on entering information into the computer that will then select the names of those to be interviewed:

Once the fraud level is determined, the adjudicator enters the case in the MFAS data base. The district office assigns a percentage to each fraud level. All fraud level A cases are interviewed. The responsible officer (usually the ADDE) in the district offices may choose to interview between 30% to 100% of all fraud level B cases; and between 10% and 50% of all fraud level C cases. After the case is entered in MFAS, the adjudicator enters the fraud level and the computer determines if the case will be sent for interview depending on the percentage of cases the district office wants to interview.

(Please note that fraud level C means that there is nothing wrong with the application and it can be approved completely on its own merits)

The majority of I-751 filers do not have an interview. Of the ones I have heard about here on VJ they all seem to be of the variety that fits into the 'statistical review' part of the process - that is they need to interview a specific percentage of applicants to gain a statistical overview of the process. These interviews have been painless and very quick.

Hope this helps. The chances are that you will not be required to have an interview for Removal of Conditions.

This was very helpful - thanks.

[sh18 3]

Hi all, just looking ahead to next year when we need to remove conditions. We have several things all happening in a month of each other that can't be moved (big test and having a baby!) and I'm worried that with our luck we will get an interview and it will be scheduled for that month. How long after submission of the packet are interviews usually scheduled? I just want to know if I should submit immediately at the 90 day mark or hold off a month or so. Thanks!

I think it is a little bit of both: mostly the suspect ones are interviewed and sometimes it is just random.

Ok, thanks. We've already had 2 interviews, so a 3rd one can't hurt, can it?

You had 2 interviews for one removal of conditions application?

No, of course not. We haven't even received our NOA or had the check cashed for that matter. We had a K1 interview & an AOS interview.

Okay then: it is very likely that there won't be 3rd interview then.