Filed I-485 on F3 (family) working in USA on TN-Current status - Testing and Interview

[NdTech 0]

Recently we filed I-485 (based on approved I-130) along with EAD & AP for myself & my family.

Initially they asked another AOS(support), Okay, we provided promptly. Because of this, they reset the time limit (date) for our EAD & AP approval! Normally it should be approved within 90 days!

Q. How many time they can reset date to approve EAD/AP?

Later, our status changed to "Testing and Interview" However, I did not received anything in this respect.

I am working here in USA since 2006 and my TN (& family TD) was approved several time, across the border (POE) and by mail also. Every time we visited POE, they grilled us too much, verified all documents. e.g. asked original birth certificate, degree certificate & evaluation etc. They asked same documents several time. Every time they ask us, we provided same documents, because that's all we have. When filed I-485, we provided same documents (copy). Originals they verified at least three times. As my boys grown,we had to convert their status to F-1 (Student). Both are full time student. Since last two year I am employee of state government (TN).

Q. Now what they really want to know by "Testing and Interview"?

Q. Why they even need "Testing and Interview" Since my I-485 is based on family! My elder brother from India immigrated long back, processed by consulate.

Q. Original copy of our birth certificates, marriage certificates etc.. they grilled several time. Now what they are looking?

Q. What kind of testing is required on family based petition?

Q. I married to my wife in 1988 and as of today, I have same wife. Now what they want from us?

Q. My two boys were born in 1991 & 1994 respectively. Same boys are living with me since then. Both graduated from high school in USA and both are full time college student? What they are looking in "Testing and Interview"?

Q. Location of "Testing and Interview"? (living in Oklahoma)

Additional Information:

My father US citizen filed I-130, approved in 2009.

Category: F3 (Married son!)

PD: FEB 3, 2003

Born: India

Citizen: Canada:

US Status: TN (working as State Government Employee)

Family: Spouse (TD) two boys both on F-1 (Student)

Edited March 16, 2014 by NdTech

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

I'm sorry, why should you be exempt from providing the required documents because your brother immigrated long ago?

All immigrants must provide these documents. Border Patrol and USCIS are totally different agencies. It doesn't matter that you showed these many years ago.

I don't see how ask for the required documents is "grilling" you. It is merely going through the correct procedures required by law.

Your EAD timeline did not start over.

It is not unusual to have an interview (it may be required, I am not sure for this category). It's nothing to worry about.

[NdTech 0]

I'm sorry, why should you be exempt from providing the required documents because your brother ( comparison consular vs AOS)immigrated long ago? (my I-485 is not based on marriage or work, interview is not required for every case.)

All immigrants must provide these documents. Border Patrol and USCIS are totally different agencies. It doesn't matter that you showed these many years ago. (already provide, the question is why interview?)

I don't see how ask for the required documents is "grilling" you. It is merely going through the correct procedures required by law.

Your EAD timeline did not start over. (the red letter, Request for Initial Evidence, clearly said that.)

It is not unusual to have an interview (it may be required, I am not sure for this category). It's nothing to worry about. ( I am not worried, but if this is just harassment & delay tactics I want to take on that.)

Edited March 16, 2014 by NdTech

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

So? They still have to check that you are eligible to be a LPR, they have to check your backgrounds, your police history, everything about you. They don't just give you a free pass because it's a brother. They only send RFEs if you fail to include the information they ask for in the instructions. So if you don't follow directions, instead of denying you, they give you a chance to fix it. That's what an RFE is. It's not a delaying tactic, it's done because you messed up.

EAD is not started over. Believe what you want. I am certain. Good luck.

[KayDeeCee 4,896]

That is how AOS works. They ask for forms and supporting documentation, then they ask for more documentation at the interview. Not sure what the problem is really.

~ Moved from AOS from Family Based Visas to Bringing Family Members of US Citizens to America - more appropriate forum; will be grouped with similar topics ~

[aleful 1,905]

HI

of course family petitions have interviews where did you get that they didn't? and if your father lives in the same city, he must attend the interview as the petitioner

I was an F1, petitioned by my USC mom, I had an interview and my mom was present

your brother has nothing to do with your petition, you have to prove that you qualify to be a LPR through your father as everyone else has said

[aaron2020 11,651]

The procedure is the procedure.

Your brother immigrating has nothing to do with you.

Just because you showed something before does not mean you do not need to present it again. After all, we all provide certain information when the I-130s are filed and we must present the same evidence later at the NVC step.

Going through one procedure does excuse you from any steps in a different proceeding.