i-751 interview will be scheduled.. didn't even file for N400 yet. HELP?

[curiousgeorgina 52]

2 hours ago, tamcloud said:

For the condo, while they'll likely charge a fee, you can be added to the lease. Have your spouse contact the management company and let them know he wants his wife added to the lease. Xfinity doesn't make it easy to add a second person to the bill, but you should be able to do so with the electric company (they may run a credit check on you); let them know you want to be listed on the bills, not just reflected as having joint-responsibility in their system.

 

how did you do it with the electric company? do go to the office/call?

[Russ&Caro 1,549]

You probably got tagged for an interview because your evidence is a little thin, but it's not so thin that you'll get rejected. They probably just want to talk with you both about the marriage. Not a big deal. My wife and I just had a combo interview i751/n400. After verifying stuff that was already in our ROC  file he asked us if we had any further evidence and we gave him the most recent tax transcript. Then he asked us about our marriage and how our life was since we got married. Then I left the room and my wife finished the n400 part of the interview alone. It was really casual. The guy was very nice. I don't think you need to panic.

[tamcloud 92]

1 hour ago, curiousgeorgina said:

 

how did you do it with the electric company? do go to the office/call?

We called. They should be able to do it over the phone for you, as well; though, it may be different in PA.

[curiousgeorgina 52]

1 hour ago, Russ&Caro said:

You probably got tagged for an interview because your evidence is a little thin, but it's not so thin that you'll get rejected. They probably just want to talk with you both about the marriage. Not a big deal. My wife and I just had a combo interview i751/n400. After verifying stuff that was already in our ROC  file he asked us if we had any further evidence and we gave him the most recent tax transcript. Then he asked us about our marriage and how our life was since we got married. Then I left the room and my wife finished the n400 part of the interview alone. It was really casual. The guy was very nice. I don't think you need to panic.

thank you very much.

 

yeah my husband said i shouldn't worry since we'll be able to answer every question they'll ask us, our marriage is real. even at work i don't do business calls or personal meetings, it was mostly over email or if I have to I need preparation.. it's just a personality I have that I get easily shy/panicky and nervous but thank you for this. and thank you to everyone.

1 hour ago, tamcloud said:

We called. They should be able to do it over the phone for you, as well; though, it may be different in PA.

yeah i was able to convince the lady on xfinity to add my name and said my name should be added on the bill on the 9th so i'll check that as soon as I can.

 

i will have my husband call our electric company then. thank you

[implife 318]

2 hours ago, curiousgeorgina said:

it's just a personality I have that I get easily shy/panicky and nervous but thank you for this. and thank you to everyone.

Good luck and keep us posted!

[curiousgeorgina 52]

35 minutes ago, implife said:

Good luck and keep us posted!

thank you, will do

[curiousgeorgina 52]

just an update, I got the letter saying the interview will be on Nov 20th. Really hoping our officer won't be cranky/rude. 

[S S 25]

I suggest searching google for example I-751 interview questions. There are a lot of websites that will provide basic questions as well as Stokes interview type of questions.  Also, try to imagine what you’d ask someone to find out about their marriage and write your own questions.

 

It’s understandable to be anxious for any type of interview. Be honest and practice with your husband ahead of time like you would for any job interview. That will raise your confidence level.

 

Also, I suggest not to worry about a hostile interviewer. There’s a field manual available to the public about USCIS personnel and what they’re required to do and look for. Parts of it are not available to the public, but any information you can gather and read will set you more at ease. Anyone can have a bad day. Think positive!

 

Additionally, I agree with the others about how to gather more evidence and what to gather. It does take leg work and time, but remember that it is the proof of a real marriage they’re looking for. It’s worth it!

 

Best wishes to you and your husband!

[AlluringSoul 185]

On 10/11/2018 at 5:20 PM, curiousgeorgina said:

just an update, I got the letter saying the interview will be on Nov 20th. Really hoping our officer won't be cranky/rude. 

Good luck and don't stress. They might throw questions on you out of the blue but stay calm, positive and confident. Google some of the questions that they like to ask but they are very basic (when did you get married, birthdays of family members, how you both met, where you live, what you and your spouse do etc...) If your nerves take over, just take a deep breath and take your time. You submitted what you can and if you can bring extra evidence to the interview, do so. I always say, things can be explained, whether about insurance or lease or whatever you're concerned about. You guys are paying taxes and keeping financials together, so don't worry. Every case is different and they just want to know about you guys.

 

People might say if your marriage is real, there's nothing to worry about. That's not entirely true. Some of us get anxious, nervous and blank out. That is why it is important to just relax and be yourself. ❤️❤️❤️

[Russ&Caro 1,549]

16 minutes ago, AlluringSoul said:

People might say if your marriage is real, there's nothing to worry about. That's not entirely true. Some of us get anxious, nervous and blank out. That is why it is important to just relax and be yourself. ❤️❤️❤️

This is so true. My wife and I have known each other for 13 years, married for 4.5, and when the IO finished his manual checks on our application, 1 month ago during our interview, he merely asked us how we met and what our married life has been like. We sort of both froze in regards to talking about our relationship. Together we stumbled through the answer but got through it.

[curiousgeorgina 52]

Hi Everyone, again thank you for the responses/advice. It helped!

 

Today was my interview, November 20th. 

 

So here's the story:

 

Our appointment was at 10 am, and we arrived 15 minutes before. Went through security check and then handed my appointment letter at to the lady at the desk. Everyone was super nice, I was nervous before entering the building, but the people so far were super friendly that it made me feel at ease. Anyways, we were sent to go to the second floor and sit by the door number they listed on my paper.

 

We found seats and almost exactly 10 am, the officer called our names. The officer was very nice, it was like talking to a boss you're friends with kind of vibe. She only asked us a few questions:

 

1. When did we get married

2. Our trips to my country

3. How did we meet

4. What's my birthday

5. Whats our address

6. Where did we get married

7. If we had kids or pets

 

And then just pretty much like a normal conversation of how we started dating. But it was very brief. I did of course handed her my additional documents. She flipped through it but nothing that she stared at for a long time she probably just wanted to see what was in the envelope.

 

We asked out of curiosity why we were picked for interview and yes we lacked evidence according to the Vermont center. The officer who interviewed us said we are good and that the letter should arrive  4 to 6 weeks. I don't want to assume because she didn't exactly say we are approved, but she did say "You guys seem good and you should expect your thing within 4 to 6 weeks". Just to add, she said she didn't think that the interview was really necessary. That Vermont was probably just making sure.

 

But yeah it went so smooth I am still a bit in shock that that just happened. I really was expecting we were going to have an either strict or cranky officer.

 

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[Russ&Caro 1,549]

Thanks for reporting back on your experience. Always nice to hear about happy endings. Congrats on receiving approval for your 10 yr GC.