Can I ask USCIS to NOT schedule interview for certain dates

[RICARDO4EVA2 195]

Here is what can happen when you try to reschedule an interview, even if you think you've done everything right:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/277666-i-485-denied-help/page__pid__4228844#entry4228844

Excellent Reference.. from the prev. preson's post and all the important responses given.. I hope the OP in this thread will now make the decision to cancel / postpone the trip or any decision that would be in their favor.

[h1a1 5]

Here is what can happen when you try to reschedule an interview, even if you think you've done everything right:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/277666-i-485-denied-help/page__pid__4228844#entry4228844

But that person didn't do everything right. They didn't follow up with the local office via infopass.

So now M+M knows that they should follow up at the local office should they have to reschedule. And ride USCIS' rear until they get a confirmed new interview date, should the worst happen and they have to reschedule.

I've seen people at VJ having their interviews rescheduled, successfully, for honeymoons before.

I did lots of things during my AOS that I probably shouldn't have, if I'd had taken all the worst case scenarios, to heart at VJ but I've had no problems so far. For every scare story there's also a success story. You just have to judge which is the best for your own situation and peace of mind.

Edited October 17, 2010 by h1a1

[hellomms 16]

Excellent Reference.. from the prev. preson's post and all the important responses given.. I hope the OP in this thread will now make the decision to cancel / postpone the trip or any decision that would be in their favor.

I agree with h1a1. Infopass is a critical step. The OP in that earlier reference only called USCIS. Based on what I have ready (for past 2 days on VJ and other resources) there is DISCONNECT between the USCIS Support Center (Phone Call) and the Local Field office. And to bridge this gap, its VERY critical that we notify the Field Office, who essentially has the power to make the reschedule changes.

I appreciate everyone's feedback but I am going to present a counter reference http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/174638-reschedule-initial-adjustment-of-status-interview/

...the OP in this thread was successfully able to reschedule by writing to USCIS Field Office, I know she mentioned that InfoPass wasnt helpful but she wrote to the Local Field Office to get it done. Again, the Local Office helped her re-schedule. By the way, someone else at the end of the thread also mentioned success in their reschedule. It also seems like people announce the failure more than they do the success of reschedule

I know I dont have anything yet and I am freaking out and it might be a moot point if I get my interview before or after my travel but I think it would be a great help to everyone if somehow we can establish how re-schedules are done. I have made up my mind to go with reschedule if there is a conflict and I'll be sure to update everyone with lots of details

Edited October 18, 2010 by M + M

[amykathleen2005 441]

Good luck, hopefully you have your green card in hand before it even becomes an issue.