I130 - Approved...Or is it?

[DRVR2010 0]

My wife and I had our first interview on Feb. 8. It went well according to the officer. On Feb. 11, we received form I-797 which indicated that the I-130 petition had been approved. Then a few weeks later, we received a notice from the local office informing us that we needed to attend an interview and that we should bring all evidence that our marriage is bona fide. I checked our status online and it shows that the status is "Initial Review." Is this typical?

Also, when a stokes interview is required, does the notice actually say "Stokes?" Or does it mention the fact that a second interview is required? The letter I received indicates neither.

Any input would be appreciated.

11-18-10 - Received Petition for Change of Status

02-08-11 - Interview in San Francisco

02-11-11 - Received I-797 - Notice of Action; I-130 Approved

03-17-11 - Received Interview Notice; Reason "Relative Visa Petition.."

04-06-11 - Schedule date for Interview

[Myopia 93]

It does sound like a Stokes. The letter will not say "Stokes" as that name came from the NYC DO.

What did you bring the first time around to prove bonifide marriage?

[DRVR2010 0]

We took everything that was suggested by our attorney. There were a couple things that we had to produce after....but like I mentioned, the officer who interviewed us said, "I really don't see any problems but can't give you an answer because of a computer isuse."

Do I understand correctly that the approved adjustment in status is going to be helpful when we go to the interview?