Naturalization Interview - a different experience?

[Sharad 1]

Today me and my wife appeared for a naturalization interview. My wife was called in first. Her experience was exactly narrated by many on this forum and as shown in USCIS videos.

 

I was called in by a different officer after about 15 minutes. My interview started by asking basic information about me, then civics test followed by test of English language. After this, officer told me that she will ask me questions about my Green Card Application (that was prepared 8 years back and was approved 7 years back.). She told me it is voluntary. I was not prepared for these questions, but I was not sure what it means by refusing to answer the questions. So, I said yes. She went into details of my application and asked me questions about my the then team , their job duties and responsibilities , their salary etc. Honestly, I was not able to answer many questions, few questions I answered incorrectly, and remaining I was able answer. She validated team structure that I told her with my application and found some discrepancies. She documented all my answers and got the statement signed by me with her colleague as witness. Then they both signed the statement. She asked me to wait for 15-20 minutes as she wanted to talk to her supervisor before making decision on my case. After about 30 minutes, her supervisor came to me and informed me that my case is approved.

 

While I wanted to share my experience; I also wanted to know if

1. Is this experience routine for employment based GC?

2. Since there were some discrepancies  in GC petition and today's answers, is it a cause of concern?

Edited December 12, 2019 by Sharad

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When you apply for Naturalization USCIS might check your entire immigration path to see if everything was properly handled/approved, they are looking for discrepancies and sometimes procedural mistakes that happen from time to time. It is known that USCIS sometimes inquires about a marriage (for example) that happened 10 years ago an ended in divorce to find out if the benefit was obtained properly. Don’t worry as you were approved on the spot...even when you say you were no able to answer some questions it was good enough for them to approve right there. 

Celebrate that you got your amicable divorce with USCIS almost done.

 

Congrats!

[USS_Voyager 1,972]

5 hours ago, Sharad said:

After about 30 minutes, her supervisor came to me and informed me that my case is approved.

They told you it was approved. Why would there be any more doubt?

[Maleman 5]

I would check online and ensure you are approved.  Not that I have discussed this with many that have gone through the interview process, but you are the first person that has shared that they asked about the "Green Card" encounter that I am aware of.  Congratulations!

[Yajhsar 7]

13 hours ago, Sharad said:

So, I said yes. She went into details of my application and asked me questions about my the then team , their job duties and responsibilities , their salary etc. Honestly, I was not able to answer many questions, few questions I answered incorrectly, and remaining I was able answer. She validated team structure that I told her with my application and found some discrepancies.

Was your green card based on EB1C?

[Yajhsar 7]

28 minutes ago, Yajhsar said:

Was your green card based on EB1C?

Or you might have had an RFE when your application was in process??? Do you recall anything?

[Zaidba 39]

CONGRATULATIONS! Since you have been approved, that is the end of it and there is no reason for doubt. 

They would not have approved you if they had the slightest problem with your case. Enjoy it.

 

[Yajhsar 7]

But how frequently do questions like these come up? 

[Sharad 1]

12 hours ago, USS_Voyager said:

They told you it was approved. Why would there be any more doubt?

I had doubt was because they made me sign the answers I gave, depicting discrepancies , for my GC application.

8 hours ago, Maleman said:

I would check online and ensure you are approved.  Not that I have discussed this with many that have gone through the interview process, but you are the first person that has shared that they asked about the "Green Card" encounter that I am aware of.  Congratulations!

Online status shows Case has been approved

[Sharad 1]

4 hours ago, Yajhsar said:

Or you might have had an RFE when your application was in process??? Do you recall anything?

It was EB-1. And I remember there was no RFE.

[igoyougoduke 1,675]

OP gets approval and he is back at VisaJourney to get confirmation. LMAO 

[Yajhsar 7]

10 hours ago, Sharad said:

It was EB-1. And I remember there was no RFE.

Well, I can understand the anxiety of having signed a document....But, I believe you have got nothing to be paranoid about. Enjoy the freedom and wish you all the best.

 

Would you mind sharing the USCIS office location? And how long did you work for your GC sponsorer after the GC approval?

[Sharad 1]

3 hours ago, Yajhsar said:

Well, I can understand the anxiety of having signed a document....But, I believe you have got nothing to be paranoid about. Enjoy the freedom and wish you all the best.

 

Would you mind sharing the USCIS office location? And how long did you work for your GC sponsorer after the GC approval?

My entire carer (so far) is with the same company. USCIS Field Office is Yakima.

[Sharad 1]

12 hours ago, Donald120383 said:

OP gets approval and he is back at VisaJourney to get confirmation. LMAO 

You did not get the point of this post. I stated this was unusual experience so wanted to share.

Edited December 13, 2019 by Sharad

[igoyougoduke 1,675]

52 minutes ago, Sharad said:

You did not get the point of this post. I stated this was unusual experience so wanted to share.

its not unusal that they review your entire immigration file.