Is there a problem? Waiting on AOS/greencard

[Liam and Kara 6]

Can someone tell me why some cases require an I-485 interview and others do not? We sent off our adjustment of status in February. We have been staying in touch with our local senator's office as to the status of this.. This is the email that we received today...

I just spoke to the National Benefits Center who told me that TODAY the California Service Center is sending back your file to the NBC. The CSC processes 485s for K1 visa holders. But apparently the officer reviewing your case determined they could not approve the 485 based on the information received and in your file, and now an interview will be required.

Your case is in transit now to the NBC. Once there, it will then be in line to be interview ready, which then your file will be sent to Memphis USCIS (the local USCIS district office for TN) where you will complete your I-485 interview in person in Memphis, TN. Then, a final determination will be made by that officer.

I don't understant what's going on? I thought we've already been through everything and the rest was just paperwork. We are married and have been living our lives happy as a family and now there's still a chance they can deny him and send him back? We've always been 100% honest and he already passed the London interview etc? I'm confused?

Can someone please give me some helpful advise hopefully to ease our minds?

Thanks,

Kara

[Bobby+Umit 161]

That is strange - most of the cases in CSC are "rubber stamped".

Do you (or he) have any problems in your background? marriages/divorces?

It could be just that your package was selected for an audit (for interview) - they probably have a quota they have to fill.

[seanyb719 1]

That is strange - most of the cases in CSC are "rubber stamped".

Do you (or he) have any problems in your background? marriages/divorces?

It could be just that your package was selected for an audit (for interview) - they probably have a quota they have to fill.

or it could be that the local office is processing faster?

[Liam and Kara 6]

Hi there

Thanks for the reply, ye we thought by having it sent to CSC that it was rubber stamped too.

the story is that we have been waiting ages for a reply....we got on to our senator's to call them and they then received a messaged from them saying that it was to go for interview and being sent to our local office...strange i thought but ok...a few days later we get a letter from them saying that it was being sent to local office and we should receive notice shortly, no word of interview or anything....i think it was a case of sitting on someones desk forgotten, when the senator's office came calling they panicked and came up with "oh it is being sent back for interview purposes"

We were panicking as from my previous notes i had to declare a minoir assault a few years back which i received a fine, we have also been married a couple of times...who knows i guess we will have to wait and see what happens, if it has to be interview then not a problem we have things in both names and plenty of arguments/bickering to show we are married for real lol

[Liam and Kara 6]

Hi there

Thanks for the reply, ye we thought by having it sent to CSC that it was rubber stamped too.

the story is that we have been waiting ages for a reply....we got on to our senator's to call them and they then received a messaged from them saying that it was to go for interview and being sent to our local office...strange i thought but ok...a few days later we get a letter from them saying that it was being sent to local office and we should receive notice shortly, no word of interview or anything....i think it was a case of sitting on someones desk forgotten, when the senator's office came calling they panicked and came up with "oh it is being sent back for interview purposes"

We were panicking as from my previous notes i had to declare a minoir assault a few years back which i received a fine, we have also been married a couple of times...who knows i guess we will have to wait and see what happens, if it has to be interview then not a problem we have things in both names and plenty of arguments/bickering to show we are married for real lol

What my husband is trying to say is........During the application AND interview for the K-1 visa (which we obviously received) He had to explain about a minor assault charge on his record. The interviewing officer gave him his K-1. so if the minor assault charge didn't prevent him from getting the K-1...then why would they want to interview him AGAIN over the same thing---we've racked our brains and that's the only thing we can think of... We've never lied and we've given them all information we can think of. Why would they approve the K-1 (even though minor assault charge) now the possibility of denial of greencard over the same thing? Doesn't make since. We're now married and living our normal lives with jobs and family etc.

[Justine+David 218]

Many people from February had very long and delayed processing for their AOS...quite a few people were 140+ days AFTER the case was transferred. It's my own little theory that they all got shoved somewhere and somebody forgot about them Look at the thread, WHAT IS THE CSC DOING OVER THERE?! in the AOS progress forum for other folks in similar situations...

Keep in mind that people with no criminal histories also get interviews on a frequent basis, so it may have nothing to do with that at all...

Good luck!

[seanyb719 1]

yep.. i got an interview and honestly if you have everything in order it really isn't anything to worry about. i doubt it is b/c of the assault to be honest. good luck and i'm sure it will go smoothly on the day :-)

[Liam and Kara 6]

Hey--we got our letter stating that we've got an interview in Memphis at the end of September----it's got an entire page long checklist including:

a completed medical examination and vaccination supplement in sealed envelope (unless already submitted)

a completed affidavit of support form with all required evidence (unless already submitted)

WHAT THE? we submitted another affidavit of support etc when we applied for the AOS but we never got the medical examination and sealed envelope back--I thought they already have it? all he has is the x-ray???

[amykathleen2005 441]

Hey--we got our letter stating that we've got an interview in Memphis at the end of September----it's got an entire page long checklist including:

a completed medical examination and vaccination supplement in sealed envelope (unless already submitted)

a completed affidavit of support form with all required evidence (unless already submitted)

WHAT THE? we submitted another affidavit of support etc when we applied for the AOS but we never got the medical examination and sealed envelope back--I thought they already have it? all he has is the x-ray???

That's why it says you don't have to bring them if you already submitted it.....

[amykathleen2005 441]

What my husband is trying to say is........During the application AND interview for the K-1 visa (which we obviously received) He had to explain about a minor assault charge on his record. The interviewing officer gave him his K-1. so if the minor assault charge didn't prevent him from getting the K-1...then why would they want to interview him AGAIN over the same thing---we've racked our brains and that's the only thing we can think of... We've never lied and we've given them all information we can think of. Why would they approve the K-1 (even though minor assault charge) now the possibility of denial of greencard over the same thing? Doesn't make since. We're now married and living our normal lives with jobs and family etc.

I would not panic. I doubt the interview has anything to do with the assault charge. Many people get interviews with no real reason except that some just get them.

[janice22 0]

Hi kara,

I am also a february filer. i received an email from uscis today informing me that just like you my case is being transferred to national Benefits Center.i just don't understand why and its stressing me out thinking what's happening. I just hope and pray its all about good news.

best regard,

janice

[Justine+David 218]

Hey--we got our letter stating that we've got an interview in Memphis at the end of September----it's got an entire page long checklist including:

a completed medical examination and vaccination supplement in sealed envelope (unless already submitted)

a completed affidavit of support form with all required evidence (unless already submitted)

WHAT THE? we submitted another affidavit of support etc when we applied for the AOS but we never got the medical examination and sealed envelope back--I thought they already have it? all he has is the x-ray???

If they ask for it at the interview, tell them you've submitted it already and if they get all huffy, contact your Congress folks, especially about the medical exam/vaccination part--back in November/December there were quite a few problems with that and people got ahold of their Congress person to deal with USCIS or ended up getting another medical. The Affidavit of Support is something that is relatively easy to print off and sign and get copies again if need be, although if you have a co-sponsor, that might be more difficult. I would recommend signing one again, just in case.

We've a few RFEs for the Affidavit of Support in our July filer group already even though the folks submitted it with the package.

Good luck!

Edited September 1, 2010 by Justine+David

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Hey--we got our letter stating that we've got an interview in Memphis at the end of September----it's got an entire page long checklist including:

a completed medical examination and vaccination supplement in sealed envelope (unless already submitted)

a completed affidavit of support form with all required evidence (unless already submitted)

WHAT THE? we submitted another affidavit of support etc when we applied for the AOS but we never got the medical examination and sealed envelope back--I thought they already have it? all he has is the x-ray???

If you all ready submitted them - then your good to go.

This is a standard form letter - nothing to worry about.

You should take copies of everything you submitted with you anyway - just to have on hand. (don't worry about the medical at this point).