Interview this morning. Were never interviewed together and not asked about "red flag"??

[mymarriagejourney 113]

I posted this in our update thread, but because I am obsessing (like anyone else going through this process...), I am posting here to ask about our interview and any psychological insights you can give.

We had our interview this morning in the Columbus, Ohio office. The officer was an older white lady. A middle aged black female officer sat in the room but didn't say anything.

We were interviewed separately. I (the USC) was first.

She asked me details about my daily routine, the bedrooms in our house, how we met, details about my kids... She asked to see extra evidence, and I gave her our lease, bank statements, letters of support. She went through our photos and smiled and laughed at a few of them. She asked about one with his parents in it and asked who they were and then commented, "Oh, so you've met his parents." And I said, yes, several times. I was in there with them maybe 15 minutes.

Then they took my husband in the room alone. He was also in there for about 15 minutes. From his report, they asked him the same type of details about our house, routine, kids... All of our answers matched, of course, because it's pretty easy to answer questions about your own lives.

We have a 20 year age gap and, strangely enough, they didn't ask either of us us one question about it. It wasn't even mentioned at all.

When my husband was done, she took his I-94 and told him he didn't need it anymore because he's not currently studying. She told him that she needed to review paperwork before she makes a decision. He came out alone and said we are done and we left. At no point during the process were we interviewed together, which I thought was strange??

The interviewer was really nice and friendly, which was a plus.

I. AM. A. NERVOUS. WRECK.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Well, they gave you a Stokes interview because they suspect you of fraud. Thankfully, their questions seemed to be answered in only about 15 minutes per person, so that is good; maybe you cleared up any questions they had. I am not sure that asking you directly about the age gap would be the best strategy, just to hear some common platitude like "love knows no boundaries!" Instead, they investigated how well you actually know each other. Taking the I-94 is a good sign. Considering the circumstances, this seems like a good result. I would just be calm and wait.

Edited October 2, 2012 by Harpa Timsah

[Brian&Ivy 1]

good luck.

I saw a post before they were seperated for interviews and than got approved at spot. I think your case might wait for couple of hours and 2-3 days to get approved due to the age gap.

Be patient and relax. Everything will be good.

Edited October 2, 2012 by Brian&Ivy

[Brian&Ivy 1]

by the way, what is "red flag"??

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

by the way, what is "red flag"??

A red flag is a warning of danger or a problem, something unusual that sets of warning bells in a person's mind.

In immigration, it means one part of a set of circumstances that fit common patterns of fraud and will cause the case greater scrutiny.

Edited October 2, 2012 by Harpa Timsah

[GreenTrain 1]

I posted this in our update thread, but because I am obsessing (like anyone else going through this process...), I am posting here to ask about our interview and any psychological insights you can give.

We had our interview this morning in the Columbus, Ohio office. The officer was an older white lady. A middle aged black female officer sat in the room but didn't say anything.

We were interviewed separately. I (the USC) was first.

She asked me details about my daily routine, the bedrooms in our house, how we met, details about my kids... She asked to see extra evidence, and I gave her our lease, bank statements, letters of support. She went through our photos and smiled and laughed at a few of them. She asked about one with his parents in it and asked who they were and then commented, "Oh, so you've met his parents." And I said, yes, several times. I was in there with them maybe 15 minutes.

Then they took my husband in the room alone. He was also in there for about 15 minutes. From his report, they asked him the same type of details about our house, routine, kids... All of our answers matched, of course, because it's pretty easy to answer questions about your own lives.

We have a 20 year age gap and, strangely enough, they didn't ask either of us us one question about it. It wasn't even mentioned at all.

When my husband was done, she took his I-94 and told him he didn't need it anymore because he's not currently studying. She told him that she needed to review paperwork before she makes a decision. He came out alone and said we are done and we left. At no point during the process were we interviewed together, which I thought was strange??

The interviewer was really nice and friendly, which was a plus.

I. AM. A. NERVOUS. WRECK.

It looks like approval.

Good Luck !

What was red flag in your case (you think)?

BTW, who is 20 years older, husband or wife?

[shranjan84 5]

I posted this in our update thread, but because I am obsessing (like anyone else going through this process...), I am posting here to ask about our interview and any psychological insights you can give.

We had our interview this morning in the Columbus, Ohio office. The officer was an older white lady. A middle aged black female officer sat in the room but didn't say anything.

We were interviewed separately. I (the USC) was first.

She asked me details about my daily routine, the bedrooms in our house, how we met, details about my kids... She asked to see extra evidence, and I gave her our lease, bank statements, letters of support. She went through our photos and smiled and laughed at a few of them. She asked about one with his parents in it and asked who they were and then commented, "Oh, so you've met his parents." And I said, yes, several times. I was in there with them maybe 15 minutes.

Then they took my husband in the room alone. He was also in there for about 15 minutes. From his report, they asked him the same type of details about our house, routine, kids... All of our answers matched, of course, because it's pretty easy to answer questions about your own lives.

We have a 20 year age gap and, strangely enough, they didn't ask either of us us one question about it. It wasn't even mentioned at all.

When my husband was done, she took his I-94 and told him he didn't need it anymore because he's not currently studying. She told him that she needed to review paperwork before she makes a decision. He came out alone and said we are done and we left. At no point during the process were we interviewed together, which I thought was strange??

The interviewer was really nice and friendly, which was a plus.

I. AM. A. NERVOUS. WRECK.

For me its seems to be went well and would be approved . Next I am in the line and kind of freaking now .

[akihon 129]

lol my dear we already told you in the July AOS filers thread that we don't think you have anything to worry about!

[mymarriagejourney 113]

I know, I know... But I wanted Harpa's input.

[Hypnos 6,576]

Certainly sounds like a Stokes that you passed easily.

The 20 year age gap, if it is uncommon in the foreigner's culture, could have been what triggered it.

Either way, it sounds like you did not have any problems.

Edited October 2, 2012 by Hypnos

[Ramprat 1]

Hi, I have an interview in 3 weeks. Can I ask you what kind of daily routine questions they asked? I'm so nervous about mine even though everything seems fine so far.

[akihon 129]

Hi, I have an interview in 3 weeks. Can I ask you what kind of daily routine questions they asked? I'm so nervous about mine even though everything seems fine so far.

Start here:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/154623-aos-interview-tips-for-those-with-upcoming-interviews/

http://www.visajourney.com/content/exampleq#aos

[mymarriagejourney 113]

It looks like approval.

Good Luck !

What was red flag in your case (you think)?

BTW, who is 20 years older, husband or wife?

I am 20 years older than my husband.

[mymarriagejourney 113]

Hi, I have an interview in 3 weeks. Can I ask you what kind of daily routine questions they asked? I'm so nervous about mine even though everything seems fine so far.

I'm in school for my MBA. As such, she asked when I'm in class, about taking and picking up my daughter from school, where my kids attend school...very simple things about daily life. She asked my husband the same questions. When I leave the house, when I come home, who is with me when I come home. Just normal things that you don't need to prepare for and will undoubtedly answer the same.

[mymarriagejourney 113]

Well, they gave you a Stokes interview because they suspect you of fraud. Thankfully, their questions seemed to be answered in only about 15 minutes per person, so that is good; maybe you cleared up any questions they had. I am not sure that asking you directly about the age gap would be the best strategy, just to hear some common platitude like "love knows no boundaries!" Instead, they investigated how well you actually know each other. Taking the I-94 is a good sign. Considering the circumstances, this seems like a good result. I would just be calm and wait.

I didn't expect direct questions about our ages, but I did expect questions about his views on childbearing or about what his parents think of our marriage. I didn't expect it to be skirted entirely.