Application under review

[jso 0]

We had our interview yesterday afternoon. After staying up till ~4.30am, checking vj and my list to make sure we had everything we needed, I was sure we were adequately prepared. Our interview was the alst slot in the afternoon: 2pm. We got there at 1.20 and waited till we were called in @ 3.15. After taking the oath and going through the basic questions: her birthday, my birthday and our address, he asked a couple more questions that were somewhat icebreakers and I started to feel more comfortable and less on edge. He then said that he figured our case was going to be the most difficult of his day and it's turning out to be the easiest He also said that he was observing us as we waited in the waiting room and he has no doubt in his mind that our marriage isn't a farce..even though evidence tells him otherwise. I was stunned and a little taken aback. It didn't sink in at that point but ...

Well, he went on to ask a few more questions (what we got for christmas and evidence of connection: both insurances, bank accounts), told us some things about himself, and then gave us a sheet saying our applications were under further review and we should hear back within 90days. No, we didn't get asked for our pictures. Nor our cards or letters from family or anything else. My wife, who was looking forward to show off pics of the wedding then asked if he would like to see them and he told us that someone had once shown him a picture that he found inappropriate and thus he didn't want to see any. And that was it; he walked us out. I thanked him and we left.

I spoke to my dad today and his opinion was that the interviewer had already made up his mind on his decision but after observing us, was convinced otherwise but still wanted to research further.

Any takes?

Edited January 10, 2007 by jso

[Ladylethal 12]

Do you have a complicated case? 'Cus it sounds like they thought your paperwork was weak. But then again proof of a bonafide relationship is always presented at the interview level of AOS, unless he was basing that on the previous information he had from you. What sort of visa are you adjusting from?

[jso 0]

F1. My wife and I got married last May. I wonder what could be classified as a weak case based on what they ask for which we provided.

[raymaga 25]

Hope you hear something very soon.

I can't imagine how hard it must be to get thru the interview and not get your approval. I didn't even think that that might happen during our AOS interview.

Good luck.

[jso 0]

It never even crossed my mind that we would either get denied or that a decision would be stalled. We were just nervous because...it IS an interview after all. Interviews make me nervous because of the formality as well as being a decision that would decide our lives.

As you can imagine, I'm watching the online case management for any touches.

Sigh. I dislike feeling like I'm in a limbo.

Edited January 10, 2007 by jso

[hanster 0]

F1. My wife and I got married last May. I wonder what could be classified as a weak case based on what they ask for which we provided.

You are adjusting from an F1 visa. did you actually go to school after entering the U.S. and how long where you in school before you got married??

the reason I am asking is that the intention for your visa is for studying and they worry that you might have used the visa just to get here and get married instead. i have heard of people who came here on an F1 visa who got married right a way, or even did not attend school at all and they had a hard time at the interview. I am interested to see what your situation is for him to put you under review.

I have been here on an F1 visa as well, and I have actually attended school for four years and started my masters program too before i got married.

please let us know

[jso 0]

I attended school for the entire duration of my F1, and even asked for more time to complete my studies ( 5 years; BSc as well as 2 Associate degrees) We got married right before I graduated (days between)

Edited January 10, 2007 by jso

[Ladylethal 12]

I can't see why the official would make that statement then. He did sound weird by worrying about what he might see in pictures.

[hanster 0]

I attended school for the entire duration of my F1, and even asked for more time to complete my studies ( 5 years; BSc as well as 2 Associate degrees) We got married right before I graduated (days between)

humm, that is soo weird.

when he said "he has no doubt in his mind that our marriage isn't a farce..even though evidence tells him otherwise", did you guys question him about it??

is there anything you guys can think off that might have been the cause of him suspecting this?? for example, any offenses on your record or have you been together for a while before you got married?

[TracyLuis 0]

That is very unnerving, indeed. I really hope to see your situation resolved very soon.

[jso 0]

I've tried to think of what it could be...I don't have any offenses. Except for speeding tickets which have all been paid and cleared, I can't think of anything.

[jsnearline 2]

It could be as simple as needing review from a supervisor. My wife's case was placed under review at our interview because the officer needed his supervisor to sign off on it. When she got her green card a month later, the effective date was back-dated to the day of her interview.

[jso 0]

Well that gives me some relief. Thanks

[SC & TF 1]

That is the wierdest thing. I'm also adjusting from F1 and hope nothing like that happens at my interview. Don't lose hope, it may not be as bad as you think. Maybe the guy was having a bad day. Good luck.

[jso 0]

I got a welcome notice from CRIS just now. It was approved. Woot!