Interview :-(

[lilycarter 1]

Firstly congrats to all who have been approved and got their green cards, that is amazing

We had a letter for an interview in April today, which I am a bit disappointed in as we submitted a bunch of extra evidence, but I am also a bit relieved as I think in an interview we can show them once and for all that we are for real.

Anyway just wanted to update and wondered if anyone had any tips or suggestions, or had dealt with an interview recently (it will be in NYC).

Thanks

Lily

[christera22 8]

I am sorry you are going through this.... we are about to send ours in april. This may not be true but i have heard that they randomely select for interview for quality check. Just gather all your evidences together. I read your RFE thread. So what evidences did you originally sent and what did you send in respose to RFE ? We are all with you !

[Ann 26 1]

Firstly congrats to all who have been approved and got their green cards, that is amazing

We had a letter for an interview in April today, which I am a bit disappointed in as we submitted a bunch of extra evidence, but I am also a bit relieved as I think in an interview we can show them once and for all that we are for real.

Anyway just wanted to update and wondered if anyone had any tips or suggestions, or had dealt with an interview recently (it will be in NYC).

Thanks

Lily

As long as your relationship is real , you don't have to worry. Once they see you , they will be assured that there is no fraud in your marriage.

Good luck

[christera22 8]

Percentage of interview at ROC is like 5%.

So you can't expect feedback much...

I am giving you some examples of ROC interviews :

Link 1

Link 2

do a google search with the words " Removal of Condition interview " ...hope this helps.

[TBoneTX 45,291]

A sharp immigration attorney told me within the month that USCIS must interview 10% of all ROC applicants. Not much worse than 5%, and good odds either way, si man.

[lilycarter 1]

Thanks for the responses. I have seen the few interview threads on here, and googled but there doesn't seem to be a great deal out there about it. I am not too worried about the questions though, and I am sure we can answer anything they ask us, but one thing I am confused about is whether or not we need to take all the same evidence we submitted as RFE?

We submitted loads of stuff; extra loan info from my nursing school with our names on it, medical/dental bills, household bills, tickets home, more affadavits etc, but a few threads say they ask for these things again!? We compiled a huge 2 inch file and I hoped that they would have it with them at our interview, as this seems sensible, but I am not sure now. Do we really have to duplicate all the same evidence we have submitted once already or just tax forms and leases?

I have tried to call them but its like ringing a black hole and no-one answers.

This has definitely put a downer on my weekend. My husband seems to think its not going to be a problem, but I think the fact they are even interviewing us is a worry, as we have never had an interview before. Sigh

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

Yes,

take all of the evidence you have with you. Most likely, and depending on whether the I.O. is a friendly feller or not, it will be a short and painless conversation about you two, a glimpse on the paperwork you submitted, and when it's time for lunch, coffee break, or getting ready to go home, you'll be on your way. It's a drag, but means nothing if your marriage is "real."

Edited March 25, 2011 by Just Bob

[lilycarter 1]

Thanks Bob, that makes me feel better! I think we will be fine, but I just can't believe we have to accumulate the exact same evidence as they already have?! It seems so strange, and they didn't even tell us in the letter to bring documentation! How are people supposed to know that without visajourney lol

[Mark and Carol 4]

One rule of thumb that I have followed since the beginning is ALWAYS make copies of EVERYTHING!! I make copies of every form, document, and piece of evidence that I send so that I can take to an interview if need be. Just to be safe, I would take everything that you can to the interview.

Good luck.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Virtually all of the ROC interviews for couples who are still married and filing jointly that I have heard about here on VJ have turned out to be 'statistical' interviews. It has nothing to do with the actual file or evidence submitted and everything to do with the 'luck of the draw' and your name being randomly selected by the computer for an interview. The interviewing officers for these interviews have often informed the couple that this is the case, and from the sounds of things, it is highly likely that this is the case for you as well.

So, yes, be prepared; bring your evidence; but don't worry overly much about this. I will be very surprised if this interview is anything more than just a 'formality'.