Missed AOS Interview

[mander1141 0]

The problem is that the system for taking time off is automated. Mr. USC schedules his personal necessity days off through the system.

Given that it is my WIFE and SON's AOS, and not that of the USC (me), and that I am the party delivering them to the Field Office for the Interview. Could it be considered that negligence on my part (Getting the dates mixed up, taking the wrong day off, etc) was beyond their control, and thus a reasonable excuse as to why they didn't show up?

[Villanelle 4,122]

I believe if you check Mrs original AOS notice for interview youll see that Mrs AOS notice for interview based on marriage requires both MR and MRS mandatory attendance.

So if you could get a statement from work saying Mr was scheduled to work on X date and scheduled off on Y date. Its a true statement. It may be your only loophole to make a true statement and get a new interview.

Yes, it was your fault for picking the wrong date off. But the fact is, you were required to be at work on the date of the interview. You could not attend the mandatory interview with her. That should entitle you to another interview.

They could reject this and say- we researched this and found you had plenty of advance notice and you shouldve been able to get this day off from your company so were not going to give you another interview. Denied. But I think like Vanessa said a long time ago, they just want the MTR fees.

[mander1141 0]

I believe if you check Mrs original AOS notice for interview youll see that Mrs AOS notice for interview based on marriage requires both MR and MRS mandatory attendance.

So if you could get a statement from work saying Mr was scheduled to work on X date and scheduled off on Y date. Its a true statement. It may be your only loophole to make a true statement and get a new interview.

Yes, it was your fault for picking the wrong date off. But the fact is, you were required to be at work on the date of the interview. You could not attend the mandatory interview with her. That should entitle you to another interview.

They could reject this and say- we researched this and found you had plenty of advance notice and you shouldve been able to get this day off from your company so were not going to give you another interview. Denied. But I think like Vanessa said a long time ago, they just want the MTR fees.

Yes. Having slept on it, I think that is the most prudent route to go... While I wouldn't be able to get a statement from the attendance system (other than a print out indicating the day off, which I already have)I'm sure I can get an affidavit from my boss stating that I asked for the day off and also confirming that I had the Sheriff's Security Clearance Interview / Background Check scheduled for Tuesday of the same week.

Thanks for your assistance Capri. ::Fingers crossed::

[mander1141 0]

I believe if you check Mrs original AOS notice for interview youll see that Mrs AOS notice for interview based on marriage requires both MR and MRS mandatory attendance.

So if you could get a statement from work saying Mr was scheduled to work on X date and scheduled off on Y date. Its a true statement. It may be your only loophole to make a true statement and get a new interview.

Yes, it was your fault for picking the wrong date off. But the fact is, you were required to be at work on the date of the interview. You could not attend the mandatory interview with her. That should entitle you to another interview.

They could reject this and say- we researched this and found you had plenty of advance notice and you shouldve been able to get this day off from your company so were not going to give you another interview. Denied. But I think like Vanessa said a long time ago, they just want the MTR fees.

Here is an update.

We went to our InfoPass appointment this morning. A number of things worked in our favor: an ISO II interviewed us at the window. He asked what happened. I told him how I had wrestled with my conscience on this and decided that I could not lie to a Federal Officer, and told him our story honestly. He thanked me and asked to see all of the correspondence (Notice of appointment, request for new appointment, Denial Letters, InfoPass appointment). He seemed to arrange them in sequence in front of him. "I'm going to advocate for you with the ISO III." and directed us to wait. He helped an attorney for a few minutes with 3 of the cases he was representing ("Whew, he's ISO II," I thought.)

After a good half hour of waiting, he called us up to the window again. He had our complete A- file on the counter in front of him (It's a good 16" tall now). "I'm sending this upstairs to the ISO III, who wants to look this over. I'll call you back when I have a decision." Another wait of about 30 minutes.

He called us back up. His expression was a little difficult to read, and he was pushing our passports and letters back out on to our side of the counter. "The ISO III is sympathetic to your case, and is going to file an Administrative MTR on your behalf. I was able to pull you call record to the Customer Service Center (THIS IS IMPORTANT, FOLKS) and your story about attempting to call as soon as you discovered your mistake checks out. Sometimes, 'Honesty is the Best Policy,' and the ISO III is sympathetic because it's clear you made a mistake and took what steps you could to try to keep your case open and the MTR will reflect that and the fact that you attempted to reschedule prior to the decision letter reaching you. There will be no charge to you for the MTR and you should receive a new appointment letter in 60 days. Your wife and Son MAY NOT leave the country, but their status has reverted back to protection through adjudication and her EAD is still valid".

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Great news! Honesty IS the best policy!

[Lornaevo 48]

That's great to hear. Good luck with the rest of your process.

[Villanelle 4,122]

Great news!

[TBoneTX 45,288]

Great to hear indeed, and the detail will surely be of value to others later.

[Darnell 8,478]

Here is an update.

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That is so cool ! I'm so happy for you guys !

[jkb11 26]

This is great news! And always great to know they are able to accommodate in such situations via an InfoPass appointment!

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Here is an update.

We went to our InfoPass appointment this morning. A number of things worked in our favor: an ISO II interviewed us at the window. He asked what happened. I told him how I had wrestled with my conscience on this and decided that I could not lie to a Federal Officer, and told him our story honestly. He thanked me and asked to see all of the correspondence (Notice of appointment, request for new appointment, Denial Letters, InfoPass appointment). He seemed to arrange them in sequence in front of him. "I'm going to advocate for you with the ISO III." and directed us to wait. He helped an attorney for a few minutes with 3 of the cases he was representing ("Whew, he's ISO II," I thought.)

After a good half hour of waiting, he called us up to the window again. He had our complete A- file on the counter in front of him (It's a good 16" tall now). "I'm sending this upstairs to the ISO III, who wants to look this over. I'll call you back when I have a decision." Another wait of about 30 minutes.

He called us back up. His expression was a little difficult to read, and he was pushing our passports and letters back out on to our side of the counter. "The ISO III is sympathetic to your case, and is going to file an Administrative MTR on your behalf. I was able to pull you call record to the Customer Service Center (THIS IS IMPORTANT, FOLKS) and your story about attempting to call as soon as you discovered your mistake checks out. Sometimes, 'Honesty is the Best Policy,' and the ISO III is sympathetic because it's clear you made a mistake and took what steps you could to try to keep your case open and the MTR will reflect that and the fact that you attempted to reschedule prior to the decision letter reaching you. There will be no charge to you for the MTR and you should receive a new appointment letter in 60 days. Your wife and Son MAY NOT leave the country, but their status has reverted back to protection through adjudication and her EAD is still valid".

Fabulous news! Also great advice to others to call even if the office is closed and enter your receipt/case number so they log your call (instead of hanging up in anger/frustration).

Look forward to seeing your update about interview scheduled!