Help We Had Our Interview Today

[Debss77 0]

We had our Interview today in the NYC office in Federal Plaza. We got there around 9:15am for our 9:45 appointment. We were called in around 11 and it was over by 1130 but no approval....

I was a nervous wreck at first!!! We were sworn in and the officer asked for birth certificates, passports and marriage license. The first question she asked was for Peters full name and address. Then she asked me for Peter's birthday and I blanked out. I don't know why but I blanked....but i said it stumbling through....

She asked a bunch of questions, how we met, who initiated the relationship, what do we like to do on the weekends, about each others parents (names, have we both met the other's parents, etc.). She even asked Peter what was my address prior to our current one, he couldn't remember the address itself but the city and described the location. When did we have our last fight, what was the first thing I noticed about Peter. She looked at pictures and asked Peter who one of the girls was and he got that right. She then asked me about a picture of Peter with one of his friends. She also took two pictures of us (one from the wedding and one from NYE). She asked Peter about the picture from NYE. She also asked Peter where was the last time I went out of the country and where. He answered the location right but missed on the year.

Then here is where it got a little hairy...She asked Peter what did I do for a living and he didn't know the name of the company......Well I was unemployed for a lil bit and I have my own consulting company. I just got a job at a dance studio and started last week (so no paystubs or letter from employer). I did however bring all my W-2s and paystubs for my company... She didn't say whether or not she needed anything else.

Then she asked for proof of joint documents. Peter has no driver's license or Social Security number. He was just approved for the EAD 3 1/2 weeks ago and once we received the card we went straight to the SS Office to get his card. Social security said that would take 4 weeks. I own a Co-Op and I can't put him on my deed or my monthly maintaince bill because they have to do a credit check on him. The bank told me no ID or Social Security Number no joint account, even Cablevision requires a social security number or Driver's License to add him to my account. The only thing I was able to put Peter on was my credit card. I explained this to the officer and backed it up with documentation showing what was required to add him to my accounts.

She took Peter's passport and wrote I-485 still pending and said she had to review the file before she can make a decision. IS THIS REALLY BAD???? I am so scared that we are going to be denied. If we are denied can we appeal???

Thanks,

Debs

[Savanphil 3]

It seems like your interview had both high and low points...I'm not sure I have any advice...but I would look on the bright side of things..as long as they didn't say "denied" there is always hope...Good luck

[Miranda&James 8]

Sometimes people's cases are pending just because of FBI namechecks but I don't know if they tell you this or not.

One thing though, even though the SS card takes awhile to come in the mail you can sometimes go to the office and get a printout of what the actual number is. We did this and used it to add James to my bank account before his card came in the mail.

[raymaga 25]

I agree with Savanphil.... they didn't deny it thankfully.

Hopefully, you will get your approval shortly.

Good luck.

[tiberonsuave 0]

We had our Interview today in the NYC office in Federal Plaza. We got there around 9:15am for our 9:45 appointment. We were called in around 11 and it was over by 1130 but no approval....

I was a nervous wreck at first!!! We were sworn in and the officer asked for birth certificates, passports and marriage license. The first question she asked was for Peters full name and address. Then she asked me for Peter's birthday and I blanked out. I don't know why but I blanked....but i said it stumbling through....

She asked a bunch of questions, how we met, who initiated the relationship, what do we like to do on the weekends, about each others parents (names, have we both met the other's parents, etc.). She even asked Peter what was my address prior to our current one, he couldn't remember the address itself but the city and described the location. When did we have our last fight, what was the first thing I noticed about Peter. She looked at pictures and asked Peter who one of the girls was and he got that right. She then asked me about a picture of Peter with one of his friends. She also took two pictures of us (one from the wedding and one from NYE). She asked Peter about the picture from NYE. She also asked Peter where was the last time I went out of the country and where. He answered the location right but missed on the year.

Then here is where it got a little hairy...She asked Peter what did I do for a living and he didn't know the name of the company......Well I was unemployed for a lil bit and I have my own consulting company. I just got a job at a dance studio and started last week (so no paystubs or letter from employer). I did however bring all my W-2s and paystubs for my company... She didn't say whether or not she needed anything else.

Then she asked for proof of joint documents. Peter has no driver's license or Social Security number. He was just approved for the EAD 3 1/2 weeks ago and once we received the card we went straight to the SS Office to get his card. Social security said that would take 4 weeks. I own a Co-Op and I can't put him on my deed or my monthly maintaince bill because they have to do a credit check on him. The bank told me no ID or Social Security Number no joint account, even Cablevision requires a social security number or Driver's License to add him to my account. The only thing I was able to put Peter on was my credit card. I explained this to the officer and backed it up with documentation showing what was required to add him to my accounts.

She took Peter's passport and wrote I-485 still pending and said she had to review the file before she can make a decision. IS THIS REALLY BAD???? I am so scared that we are going to be denied. If we are denied can we appeal???

Thanks,

Debs

If they ultimately deny you, they have to have a reason. Once you have that reason...you can work on overcoming the problem. She didn't ask for any additional material. There are a thousand possibilities for her actions, one being she was inexperienced and needs to consult with someone about her own insecurities and questions.

Ultimately you just have to wait and see. It can be nerve wracking.

Good luck,

t

[Debss77 0]

Thanks everyone I feel a little better.....

[Killer_Clown_2009 0]

I.m no expert, but I think they will reinterview you or at the very least ask for additional information before they would outright deny you.

Hopefully though, they just send you the green card.

[Debss77 0]

Things have changed greatly in the last couple of years. My girlfriend and her husband married 5 years ago and her husband had his SS card for 6months prior to the interview, so they had plenty of bills/accounts in both their names...

[Debss77 0]

Things have changed greatly in the last couple of years. My girlfriend and her husband married 5 years ago and her husband had his SS card for 6months prior to the interview, so they had plenty of bills/accounts in both their names...

[geeky 0]

That's was one of our issues. All we had were 2 bank accounts in our name, our phone bill and rental agreement. Alot of places now only allow 1 name on accounts. I don't understand WHY. But I hope you get some answers soon. Good luck!

[Debss77 0]

That's was one of our issues. All we had were 2 bank accounts in our name, our phone bill and rental agreement. Alot of places now only allow 1 name on accounts. I don't understand WHY. But I hope you get some answers soon. Good luck!

THanks we need all the prayers and luck we can get...

[karlehoney 0]

i sure do hope that they will not deny you.keep ur hopes high!!!! i wish u both the best!!!

karlehoney