Post interview limbo!!!

[silvana.toma 15]

This is interesting. When I posted my experience, not many responded. Now I see that so many others go through similar waiting times.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/299638-interview-completed-today-and-now/page__st__15

Its been 3 nerve-wrecking weeks since my intereview. My officer did not say anything. He did not even ask any personal questions. I called last week and was told the same thing - to wait 30 days. But then someone recommended to do the Infopass, which I did last Friday. There I was told that a decision has not yet been made about my case. I don't know what this means. My officer also leaved through the papers when we interviewed as if it was the first time that he saw my application. He did not say so, but there were long moments of silence where he would just read and jump through different sections and ask random things that he just read about. At the infopass I asked when I can inquire again, and was told 90 days as well, but I don't think its a rule. The infopass is a service they offer and I don't think that there are limitations to using that service. There is simply a guy that looks in the computer and tells you the status. Its not a big deal. I think I could go back there every week if I wanted to. The thing is that the infopass does not do anything. They don't take any action by you showing up there. At least I don't think so.Its simply to receive a status update.I don't know whats next. I decided to wait a little longer and then I don't know what. Involve an attorney?

That sucks! I mean...how long does it take to review a file? I know they don't work exclusively for you, but come on...there has to be someone who can answer your questions. Do you know what's their time line? They have to have a time line to finish a case...they can't just postpond your case forever.

I'm sorry for you, but think about it...if you know your relationship is for real ...then you have nothing to worry about.

[bbutterfly 12]

In your case, you should at least give it another 2 weeks. I think 3 weeks is a general average time to wait. By then your card or at least the approval letter should be made and in the mail.

I never showed my passport either. The first thing he asked was for my I-94 card. He took it and wrote with RED pen on it. I am upset that I did not question him on that. He should have explained his actions. He did not say anything. At least your IO explained some things in detail.

Yup! I think I was harder because I had not come across a similar situation recently and all I could do was fill my head with a lot of questions. Now that I know it is not that uncommon, although not pleasant at all, I am just going to try to keep busy with other things. I start a new job nest week and have exams at school, with that and family life, that should help keep my mind off this whole thing for a little bit and hopefully I will get a nice surprise

Please keep us updated about your case and best wishes

[HighMaintenance 1]

Yup! I think I was harder because I had not come across a similar situation recently and all I could do was fill my head with a lot of questions. Now that I know it is not that uncommon, although not pleasant at all, I am just going to try to keep busy with other things. I start a new job nest week and have exams at school, with that and family life, that should help keep my mind off this whole thing for a little bit and hopefully I will get a nice surprise

Please keep us updated about your case and best wishes

So question - did you have any trouble getting a job with the EAD card? I mean, its not the real GC and its only valid one year?

Its because I already started interviewing as well and have one opportunity coming closer to me than I thought. I just assumed that I would have my GC by now so that is why I started the job search. The risk will be for me to leave my job I have had for 8 years and take a new one without the GC. I am not sure anymore if its safe to assume I will have my GC within a year, and then - will employers accept the EAD card?

[bbutterfly 12]

Don't know what happened to my answer!

Anyway, I had no problem using my EAD. If you are still going through this process 90 days before the expiration of your EAD, you just have to sent another application and from what I have read, they will automatically renew it

Now with the e-verify system, the employers( and depending on which state you live in, you can also do a self check in Everify)just put your A number and it will confirm it, and more and more employers are using Everify

That being said, here is to hoping that you won't get to that point.

[bbutterfly 12]

The wait is over on my end, got the I130 approval letter together with the welcome to the USa in the mail Card should be here any minute now!

What a relief!

anyone else with an update?

[juliava 80]

Yay!!!Congrats!!!

[Maxximus1074 14]

YAAAY CONGRATS !!!

[bbutterfly 12]

Thank you! According to my husband I haven't stop smiling since we got the news! lol!

[xxtinaxx 14]

Thank you! According to my husband I haven't stop smiling since we got the news! lol!

Congrats !! I'm so happy for you . You can breathe a sign of relief

[HighMaintenance 1]

I am celebrating 4 weeks of useless waiting.

Edited April 14, 2011 by HighMaintenance

[shay2011 0]

In your case, you should at least give it another 2 weeks. I think 3 weeks is a general average time to wait. By then your card or at least the approval letter should be made and in the mail.

I never showed my passport either. The first thing he asked was for my I-94 card. He took it and wrote with RED pen on it. I am upset that I did not question him on that. He should have explained his actions. He did not say anything. At least your IO explained some things in detail.

[shay2011 0]

I too am in a similar situation. Went for my interview April 12,2011. IO interviewed my husband then myself I was told my interview is set for approval I will get letter in the mail 4-6wks. She also gave me a paper with a check mark in where it says application recommended for approval. My husband and myself left the interview feeling happy. The wierdest thing happened the day after the interview we got a letter in the mail that was noted April 11th that was a day before interview stating we needed to provide additional evidence of marriage we should submit by May 11th and we should take copies to the interview. At the interview IO didnt ask me for anything, the notice further went on to say we should take copies of these to our interview on August 20, 2010 ,and I literally mean August of last year. I called Uscis they didnt see such letter in thesystem. Well it came from the local field office. I am so lost.

[bbutterfly 12]

I too am in a similar situation. Went for my interview April 12,2011. IO interviewed my husband then myself I was told my interview is set for approval I will get letter in the mail 4-6wks. She also gave me a paper with a check mark in where it says application recommended for approval. My husband and myself left the interview feeling happy. The wierdest thing happened the day after the interview we got a letter in the mail that was noted April 11th that was a day before interview stating we needed to provide additional evidence of marriage we should submit by May 11th and we should take copies to the interview. At the interview IO didnt ask me for anything, the notice further went on to say we should take copies of these to our interview on August 20, 2010 ,and I literally mean August of last year. I called Uscis they didnt see such letter in thesystem. Well it came from the local field office. I am so lost.

I don't know if you got any help for this or if the situation is resolved, but if not I would suggest to start another topic, that way you can get more input and maybe valuable advice from all the knowledgeable folks on this forum. I personally would make an info pass since this might be time sensitive

I see that you posted in the General immigration forum, try starting a new topic in this forum, since you didn't get any answer. Hopefully this is resolved by now

Edited April 21, 2011 by bbutterfly

[bbutterfly 12]

I am celebrating 4 weeks of useless waiting.

Just checking on you there to see if you have any updates

[bbutterfly 12]

We have had a very similar experience, although ours has been for a lot longer than yours.

We had our interview in August last year, the IO said pretty much the same but he kept telling us that we should be recieving the GC in 5-6 weeks "if all is OK", he was also running behind that day and was feeling under the weather.

6 weeks to the day we got an RFE for proof of continuing relationship, we sent more joint bills, affidavits from friends and family.

Still no response so we called uscis in Jan and spoke to a 2nd tier person, they submitted a service request which he said meant that we would either recieve a decision within 2 weeks or an explanation about when we would recieve a decision. 3 weeks later we got a letter stating that our case required further processing and that if we didn't hear anything within 6 months then we are to phone again....

Oh, and no updates at all on uscis internet site since Sept, not even to say we had or that they recieved the RFE.

Any updates??