Can i do interview in the USA instead of my country

[Mrs Green 6]

My husband, LPR filed I-130 in September 2010. I want to visit him in December and spend 4-5 months, and am wondering if my case is really completed within the 5 months timeframe, can i stay in the USA and do my interview there? how do i request that my interview be done there instead of in Jamaica?

ALl my previous visits i was given 6 months in the country, so would i be expected to pay for adjustment of status even though i dont think i would be out of status if my interview is set before May 2011 (i would be there, December 2010 -April 2011)?

THanks for response

[Ryan H 3,834]

can i stay in the USA and do my interview there? how do i request that my interview be done there instead of in Jamaica?

No. You are only able to interview in your own country; in your case, you can only interview in Jamaica.

Edited October 4, 2010 by Ryan H

[RICARDO4EVA2 195]

My husband, LPR filed I-130 in September 2010. I want to visit him in December and spend 4-5 months, and am wondering if my case is really completed within the 5 months timeframe, can i stay in the USA and do my interview there? how do i request that my interview be done there instead of in Jamaica?

ALl my previous visits i was given 6 months in the country, so would i be expected to pay for adjustment of status even though i dont think i would be out of status if my interview is set before May 2011 (i would be there, December 2010 -April 2011)?

THanks for response

Naw, this won't work. When the petitioner, your husband submitted the application u were in jamaica and a certain question ask of the applicant is currently in the usa where will he/she have the interview/do the adjustment. Since u were NOT in the usa then the kingston, jamaica consulate was chosen.

When u enter the usa come december you cannot misuse the intended purpose of the visa which is to travel, to visit. because the border officer WILL ask you the reason for your trip you can only say to visit and he still ask when do u plan yo leave. You can't say u will stay because u want to do an immigrant interview in america... You'll probably be denied entry and on the next flight back to jamaica.

after the pending application is adjudicated and if approved would be sent to the nvc. ... You cannot call the m saying you're in the usa. Depending on the visa bulletin your case will/will not be transferred immediately to the nvc .... Especially if they are not processing your p-date/after. When the nvc does get your case file then u can notify them you are in the usa and would like to adjust status at the local office/interview. They will then send your info back to immigration and then only u can submit the necessay forms the 980 & 80 fees. Processing for the adjustment status takes about 4-6 months to be adjudicated and another month to receive the GC. In all reality this takes much longer and is more expensive.

it's a rather high chance you'll be required to return to (your country) jamaica so that an interview etc cam be done. You can't use the privilege of the tourist visa to jump over the immigration process.

Others might have some thing else to add.

[msd 3]

Unfortunaltely, no...

Edited October 4, 2010 by msd

[Mrs Green 6]

Naw, this won't work. When the petitioner, your husband submitted the application u were in jamaica and a certain question ask of the applicant is currently in the usa where will he/she have the interview/do the adjustment. Since u were NOT in the usa then the kingston, jamaica consulate was chosen.

When u enter the usa come december you cannot misuse the intended purpose of the visa which is to travel, to visit. because the border officer WILL ask you the reason for your trip you can only say to visit and he still ask when do u plan yo leave. You can't say u will stay because u want to do an immigrant interview in america... You'll probably be denied entry and on the next flight back to jamaica.

after the pending application is adjudicated and if approved would be sent to the nvc. ... You cannot call the m saying you're in the usa. Depending on the visa bulletin your case will/will not be transferred immediately to the nvc .... Especially if they are not processing your p-date/after. When the nvc does get your case file then u can notify them you are in the usa and would like to adjust status at the local office/interview. They will then send your info back to immigration and then only u can submit the necessay forms the 980 & 80 fees. Processing for the adjustment status takes about 4-6 months to be adjudicated and another month to receive the GC. In all reality this takes much longer and is more expensive.

it's a rather high chance you'll be required to return to (your country) jamaica so that an interview etc cam be done. You can't use the privilege of the tourist visa to jump over the immigration process.

Others might have some thing else to add.

Thanks very much for taking the time out to explain so thoroughly. I will spend my time and keep checking the visa bulletin so i can return to JA for the interview.

One Love

[RICARDO4EVA2 195]

Thanks very much for taking the time out to explain so thoroughly. I will spend my time and keep checking the visa bulletin so i can return to JA for the interview.

One Love

Yes you're very welcome. I will be on this site thru july 2011. If u have any questions feel free.