Interview completed today and now?

[HighMaintenance 1]

Our interview was today. It was really strange. The officer was not personable at all. But my question is this: was I supposed to receive a document that says I am approved? He never used the word 'approved'. After a row of questions and the request for evidence he made me sign a paper that explained the green card, how to remove conditions etc. He drew a line on it with an X and had me sign it. I was so nervous, I didn't even know what to say. He also kept my I-94 card after he had written on it. In the hall I asked him how long for the card, and he said 2-3 weeks. I assume I am approved but can someone confirm a similar experience? My online status still says Initial Review. That has never changed.

I am confused.

[Inky 1,111]

He said you were getting the green card in 2-3 weeks. If you were not approved they would not have said that because you wouldn't be getting a card.

[HighMaintenance 1]

Yeah, I guess I understand that I am approved. I was just curious if others went through a similar drill. It seemed awkward walking out of there with nothing in my hand.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

The approval letter will come in the mail. Sorry the demeanor of the interviewer was nasty, but there's nothing to do now but wait for the approval notice and card. People usually don't get any sort of notice at the interview, and some IOs say "you'll hear from us soon" or something else silly, and by that evening, the person has gotten a "card production" email, which means approved. Stay positive and everything sounds fine. Good luck.

[trillium13 84]

That sure sounds like an approval. Our IO was pleasant but he didn't take anything from us. I don't even think we had to sign anything. Every interview goes a little differently, don't worry.

As far as the online thing, it's pretty much useless. Our 485 never even showed up online until after our approval.

[HighMaintenance 1]

Thanks everyone. I feel better now.

[BMW4me 12]

yea well taking the i-94 is pretty much means you got it

welcome to america

[Maxximus1074 14]

Congratulations!!! Glueckwunsch!!! ....and I was already wondering when you would have your turn since the snow canceled your initial appointment.

Can only agree with the other posters and yourself, even though they didn't say you got approved by using the word, you still got it!!!

....about the IOs "mood" - can tell ya from my own experience that my interviewing official was neutral at all times, not mean, no smiles, nothing. I knew from visajourney here that it seems common that the San Francisco office really rarely gives out the interview result when you are done and still in the office but rather orders card production pretty fast after you had the interview appointment.

Yet, my experience was confusing, too but in other ways - towards the end of the interview the IO told us that GCs are normally mailed in about four weeks and also educated us about the infopass appointment after 30 days of no update and continued by explaining that a GC holder has to file for ROC if married recently. Here's the real confusion though: she did NOT take my EAD card (said I may would wanna work in the meantime) and also gave me back the replacement I-94 I had to obtain as the original was lost. In the end, about 4 hours later I was approved according to email notification and status update.

Glad though you successfully made it too

Maxximus

Edited March 12, 2011 by Maxximus1074

[HighMaintenance 1]

Maxximus

I didn't even see your reply on this post. Glueckwunsch zu zeitig. Unfortunately I still don't have anything - no approval letter, no card. I am in week number 3.

I called them today and need to wait until 30 days are over ... another 2 weeks, until they take any action. Hopefully my card arrives in the meantime. PLEASEEEEEEEEEEE!

I already have job interviews lined up. You guys can't imagine ... I don't want to whine but I have worked for the same company for 8 years now. Only one promotion, hardly any increases, completely underpaid. I started looking for jobs after my interview and have already 2 compamies interested to pay me 30% more of what I make. Its the greatest feeling in the world not to be tied to one company anymore but to be able to go out there and search Monster like any normal person. Thats why I am so impatient and so worried that now, that I am so close to my card, things get complicated.

Oh, and the lady on the phone asked me something strange ... whether or not my passport got stamped during the interview. I said no, but that the officer kept my I-94 card. I asked if he should have stamped it. And she said yes, that if I was approved, he should have stamped the passport. Isn't that strange? That did not happen.

[Myopia 93]

As far as I have read from other AOS'ers. The Immigration Officers do not always stamp the passport.

[xxtinaxx 14]

Maxximus

I didn't even see your reply on this post. Glueckwunsch zu zeitig. Unfortunately I still don't have anything - no approval letter, no card. I am in week number 3.

I called them today and need to wait until 30 days are over ... another 2 weeks, until they take any action. Hopefully my card arrives in the meantime. PLEASEEEEEEEEEEE!

I already have job interviews lined up. You guys can't imagine ... I don't want to whine but I have worked for the same company for 8 years now. Only one promotion, hardly any increases, completely underpaid. I started looking for jobs after my interview and have already 2 compamies interested to pay me 30% more of what I make. Its the greatest feeling in the world not to be tied to one company anymore but to be able to go out there and search Monster like any normal person. Thats why I am so impatient and so worried that now, that I am so close to my card, things get complicated.

Oh, and the lady on the phone asked me something strange ... whether or not my passport got stamped during the interview. I said no, but that the officer kept my I-94 card. I asked if he should have stamped it. And she said yes, that if I was approved, he should have stamped the passport. Isn't that strange? That did not happen.

I'm sorry for your situation. We're on the same boat actually. This is my second week that I haven't heard from them yet. Really nerve cracking because I just want to be a normal person. I hate the fact that my life is in somebody's hand

Btw, the officer didn't say anything after our interview but just kept my I-94. And some said that whether keeping I94 or not doesnt mean you're approved yet.Thats why I'm a lil bit nerve cracking

Edited March 28, 2011 by xxtinaxx

[HighMaintenance 1]

Interesting, we are in the same situation then.

I really don't like this. Just as we as applicants have to follow certain procedures, such as filling out the proper forms, paying our fees, etc, they too should follow standard procedures. The process should not be different from applicant to applicant. It leaves people in limbo. We paid for a service and we followed the rules, so we should expect the same treatment in return. Each interview, once it went well, should be conculded the same way whether you are in Texas or in San Francisco. There should be a form you sign that shows that you successfully completed the interview and will receive the card within a certain amoutn of time. I walked out of there with nothing in my hand. It was so awkward. My online status is not updated. Thats a another thing that bugs me. Why have a system in place if its not being properly utilized? Why are officers not held to certain standards and are required to compelete their functions as they should? At elast after my phone call yesterday, they should get in touch with the Texas service center to at least ensure my online status is updated. Thats a service they offer to us as customers. Its like when you go to FedEx to track a package online. How would customers feel if only certain people recieve correct tracking info and the others receive no info at all?

All this comes down to poor customer service.

Edited March 29, 2011 by HighMaintenance

[juliava 80]

Do an infopass appointment as soon as possible. Also, don't listen to those USCIS representatives, sometimes they don't know what they are talking about. I didn't have my passport stamped and I didn't have my I-94 taken and I did get approved. Don't worry about it, but follow up by scheduling that infopass.

[HighMaintenance 1]

Do an infopass appointment as soon as possible. Also, don't listen to those USCIS representatives, sometimes they don't know what they are talking about. I didn't have my passport stamped and I didn't have my I-94 taken and I did get approved. Don't worry about it, but follow up by scheduling that infopass.

Thanks,

So you think I don't have to wait for the 30 days as the lady on the phone told me?

Also, how do I get an infopass appointment?

[HighMaintenance 1]

Never mind, I found it and scheduled my appointment. Great advise, thanks.

My appointment is for Friday. That completes 3 weeks of waiting and I think I should have the card by then.

Obviously there is a problem and waiting another week will only tear on my nerves even further.