FURTHER REVIEW ??

[modmodgirl 2]

SF office this morning at 7:45 a.m. The officer was very cold to us ( to be expected) and didn't like that my husband had purchased a round trip ticket when he came in the US with his K1 visa (???). In fact, she almost stopped the interview, and became defensive that my husband wasn't cooperating, but in fact he just didn't understand her poorly worded question, which was "When were you here in the US last". He said, "November" and she said "no it was when you entered the US on your K1 visa and didn't leave on the return date" Then we had to explain the reason for the roundtrip. He explained that one-way tickets are very expensive. She then drilled him about his military service in France and then asked us questions about where we live, how many relatives we have met and then when my first marriage ended. She then wanted documents of my salary, and proof of our co-habitation, bank account, bills etc. She xeroxed these. She took his I-94. The she asked about the ceremony, and wanted to know why his parents didn't come from France and my parents (too expensive etc.) We showed her some pictures and cards from our parents congratulating us. She left the office and came back with a form and explained that the green card would take a while, depending on the number of applications. She handed us a document with a box checked FURTHER REVIEW and then the interview was over.

Is this typical of the SF office or all immigration offices? What does Further Review mean? Did we not provide enough info or answer the questions?

[didopage 337]

It's not "typical", it depends on the officer (and your case). The IO who interviewed us in Sacramento was super-nice.

If you think everything was good, I would wait and see. Maybe that was too early in the morning for her and she needs some extra time to review your case.

[mrsGORE 13]

is there any red flags in your case??? I meant prior marriages? age differences??

[LindaC1990 23]

further review is pretty normal. They just have to make sure they got everything they want.

[modmodgirl 2]

It's not "typical", it depends on the officer (and your case). The IO who interviewed us in Sacramento was super-nice.

If you think everything was good, I would wait and see. Maybe that was too early in the morning for her and she needs some extra time to review your case.

You are so lucky! Our experience was the exact opposite and reading yelp reviews of the SF office confirmed that yes, they are very cranky there.

is there any red flags in your case??? I meant prior marriages? age differences??

Yes, I was married before. My husband, never married. No other red flags.

further review is pretty normal. They just have to make sure they got everything they want.

Fingers crossed, thanks for the reply.

[mrsGORE 13]

i think you'll be fine just need to review all the documents...have faith and you'll received you GC

[Rebecca Jo 1,962]

Sounds like somebody on a power trip.

She can't deny you based upon her mood that day.

All decisions out of Regional Offices require two signatures - the AO who conducted the interview and the Director/Supervisor of that office.

[modmodgirl 2]

Sounds like somebody on a power trip.

She can't deny you based upon her mood that day.

All decisions out of Regional Offices require two signatures - the AO who conducted the interview and the Director/Supervisor of that office.

I hope so, I just hope it wasn't because we were so sleep deprived that we were very slow to answer the questions.

[modmodgirl 2]

If I were to redo the interview, I would have been well rested and been better prepared for these questions had I know they would have asked me such detailed questions about my marriage... What year were you divorced? What year did you separate from your first husband? When did your first husband leave the apartment? Why did you get divorced? What year was your first marriage? I don't understand these questions because the divorce decree was in the packet for USCIS signed by the courthouse, original document?

[modmodgirl 2]

Out of curiosity, I just checked the status of our case and it was updated today: Card production in the mail! YES!

I believe that means approval? Yes, No? so confusing after today's interview.

[didopage 337]

Yes, that means an approval! Congrats!

Next update will be the WElcome letter notice mailed, then card production ordered again, and card mailed!

[LindaC1990 23]

Out of curiosity, I just checked the status of our case and it was updated today: Card production in the mail! YES!

I believe that means approval? Yes, No? so confusing after today's interview.

Of course yes. Congrats!

[modmodgirl 2]

Thank you so much for your support fellow vjers! What a strange experience going to USCIS for that interview... they are very good at intimidation and making people nervous... sigh. Glad that part of this process is finished. PHEW!!!!

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Congrats!

[del-2-5-2014 1,339]

If I were to redo the interview, I would have been well rested and been better prepared for these questions had I know they would have asked me such detailed questions about my marriage... What year were you divorced? What year did you separate from your first husband? When did your first husband leave the apartment? Why did you get divorced? What year was your first marriage? I don't understand these questions because the divorce decree was in the packet for USCIS signed by the courthouse, original document?

I'm glad to read this. Most do not own up to their own part fo the dance.