Need Some Help Confused

[ddx 0]

Hello i need some help, i filed I-751 10 days ago and got NOA saying my resident status is extended for one year, but no biometric but they sent me letter saying please come at the time and place indicated below in connection with an official matter, and asking me to bring passport, spouse, green card, and 2 photos, and prove of joint living,and says leave your letter in the interview drop box and an officer will call your name, this is strainer interview without biometric, can anyone help me whats going on any answer is highly appreciated thanks,

[Inky 1,110]

Sounds like you have some kind of interview, cant say if its something involving the peition but it sounds like a final interview. Not sure why they would skip biometrics tho..

[v333k 59]

Hello i need some help, i filed I-751 10 days ago and got NOA saying my resident status is extended for one year, but no biometric but they sent me letter saying please come at the time and place indicated below in connection with an official matter, and asking me to bring passport, spouse, green card, and 2 photos, and prove of joint living,and says leave your letter in the interview drop box and an officer will call your name, this is strainer interview without biometric, can anyone help me whats going on any answer is highly appreciated thanks,

Are you filing from outside the US??? If so, the process a different.

[ddx 0]

Are you filing from outside the US??? If so, the process a different.

nope inside the USA

[w8inglongtime 29]

Hello i need some help, i filed I-751 10 days ago and got NOA saying my resident status is extended for one year, but no biometric but they sent me letter saying please come at the time and place indicated below in connection with an official matter, and asking me to bring passport, spouse, green card, and 2 photos, and prove of joint living,and says leave your letter in the interview drop box and an officer will call your name, this is strainer interview without biometric, can anyone help me whats going on any answer is highly appreciated thanks,

They randomly select people for interview and it seems you've been selected. The fact that they asked for joint living evidence and passport makes it seem that way. Just gather your evidence and since you have a bonafide marriage, you shouldn't lose sleep ovet this. GO GET EM...

Good luck and let's know how it goes.

[ddx 0]

They randomly select people for interview and it seems you've been selected. The fact that they asked for joint living evidence and passport makes it seem that way. Just gather your evidence and since you have a bonafide marriage, you shouldn't lose sleep ovet this. GO GET EM...

Good luck and let's know how it goes.

thanks what i don't understand is so biometric will be held after interview? isn't it suppose to happens before interview?

[HeatDeath 430]

There seem to have been a few cases in recent months of RoC final interviews / approvals without preceding biometrics appointments. I had heard that "technically" they were only allowed to keep the biometrics data from the AOS biometrics appointment for up to 6 months, but that may be changing.

Mention at the interview that you haven't redone biometrics. The IO you are talking to will have your entire file in front of him and will be able to tell if you still need it. It'll be interesting to hear what he says.

[HeatDeath 430]

Rule #1: Don't panic. Just read their instructions very carefully, interpret them literally, and follow them precisely. They've given you a list of stuff to bring, and a place to be. Gather up the stuff, and be there at the time and place they want. If you have copies of your AOS packet and your I-129 packet (and you should) bring those. Go through those packets and anywhere you find a photocopy of a document or piece of evidence, bring the original. Chances are they won't care, but it will make you feel more prepared and confident.

Dress reasonably nicely, don't volunteer too much information, but answer any questions they ask you completely and honestly. Remember, you've done nothing wrong. Nothing was necessarily wrong with your I-751 packet, or anything relating to your permanent residence status. They choose a certain percentage of cases to get interviewed, and you number came up. It's not a big deal.

In all likelihood, they will ask you and your spouse some simple basic questions about your married life. Things like where the other works, who sleeps on which side of the bed, and what breakfast cereals you each like. Simple stuff that any legitimately married couple can rattle off with no problems at all. If they see you interacting in an obviously married way with your spouse in the waiting room, they probably won't even bother at that.

It'll be fine!

Edited April 2, 2010 by HeatDeath

[Kathryn41 3,205]

It could be that there was an opening in the interview schedule and they slotted you in very quickly as your file was at hand. At the interview mention to them that you haven't had the biometrics done yet and they may be able to do them at the same time or set up an appointment at that time to get them done. Good luck and let us know how it goes . You seem to be on track to have the fastest ROC processing I have ever seen .

[Okalian 41]

If you have recent biometrics (i.e within the last 15 months) for any reason, such as application for Reentry permit, they don't need your biometrics again.

[ddx 0]

If you have recent biometrics (i.e within the last 15 months) for any reason, such as application for Reentry permit, they don't need your biometrics again.

nope no biometric at all maybe they are sending me another letter but no i did not had any fingerprinting anywhere

[w8inglongtime 29]

thanks what i don't understand is so biometric will be held after interview? isn't it suppose to happens before interview?

A friend of mine had his biomertics done the same day as his interview in Newark N.J. so it is possible they'll have you do biometrics the same day. The plus side is that, it saves you from making 2 trips. All will be fine with your case. TRUST.

[ddx 0]

but i thought they take pictures at biometric so why do they need my two passport size pics and passport at interview?

[HeatDeath 430]

The reason why they want a couple of passport photos with each form you submit is simple: identity verification. They compare the photos you submit with the photos you submitted with previous forms and make sure you look like the same person, plus a few months/years. A good identity thief could fill out immigration forms with all of your personal information, and even fake your signature, but even the best identity thief will have a hard time coming up with passport photos that look like the ones you submitted months ago with your petition or AOS plus several months of aging / different haircut / different outfit, without your personal involvement.

As for why they want to see your passport, I think that's just part of wanting to see original identity and/or previously issued immigration documents.

Edited April 3, 2010 by HeatDeath

[Yurika & Jim 77]

No i didn't receive any RFE. I guess the positive side is at least i heard from them, as i know for some people it has taken over a year to get an interview date. The letter i received was just a standard letter asking we bring originals of what we sent and gave a list of other evidence ( which they already had). MY only question was it asked for 2 recent pictures? It sounded like passport pictures but didn't clarify. Like i said it was a standard letter so im guessing they dont need passport pics. So I dont think i will bother with that as they already have my pic from the bio unless other peeps out there have taken passport pics to their interview? it also asked to bring pictures of us as a couple ( in the list of evidence) which we will do.

09 June filer Happychap posted about interview letter and interview experience. Have you ever read them?

Only difference from your case is Happychap did Bio before interview letter... Maybe you can send PM??