Jump to content
BritAbroad27

Call from DHS, regarding the validity of my marriage.

By BritAbroad27 in General Immigration-Related Discussion

 Share

7 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

BritAbroad27 Newbie

BritAbroad27   0

Posted
Timeline
Posted

Hello,

 

My wife and I received a call the other day from DHS asking if we still lived together, if we were still at the same address from when we filed etc which we felt was fairly standard of them to ask. However, one question stood out, the officer asked “is there any reason why anyone might think you’re not together anymore?” Now this could just be a question they have to ask, might be designed to make people trip up, but it does make me anxious that maybe they feel something’s amiss between my wife and I. 
 

Has this happened to anyone else and if so what happened next? Or is this nothing to worry about and just a formality?

 

Thank you so much. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Steeleballz Mentor

Steeleballz   7,550

Posted
Timeline
Posted
21 minutes ago, BritAbroad27 said:

Hello,

 

My wife and I received a call the other day from DHS asking if we still lived together, if we were still at the same address from when we filed etc which we felt was fairly standard of them to ask. However, one question stood out, the officer asked “is there any reason why anyone might think you’re not together anymore?” Now this could just be a question they have to ask, might be designed to make people trip up, but it does make me anxious that maybe they feel something’s amiss between my wife and I. 
 

Has this happened to anyone else and if so what happened next? Or is this nothing to worry about and just a formality?

 

Thank you so much. 

 

    Nowadays the biggest worry about getting a call from DHS is that it may be a scammer spoofing a DHS number. Did they ask you for (or did you provide) any personal information that they should have already had on file?

995507-quote-moderation-in-all-things-an

Link to comment
Share on other sites
BritAbroad27 Newbie

BritAbroad27   0

Posted
Timeline
  • Author
Posted
2 minutes ago, Steeleballz said:

 

    Nowadays the biggest worry about getting a call from DHS is that it may be a scammer spoofing a DHS number. Did they ask you for (or did you provide) any personal information that they should have already had on file?

They did yeah, they had some photos we had submitted which they could describe in great depth... also they seemed to know about my wife traveling out the country without me. They didn’t ask for any social security info etc, it all seemed fairly legitimate to be honest. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   45,305

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
 Timeline
Posted

Thread is moved from Off Topic to General Immigration Discussion.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Allovertheworld Proficient

Allovertheworld   355

Posted
Timeline
Posted
12 hours ago, BritAbroad27 said:

Hello,

 

My wife and I received a call the other day from DHS asking if we still lived together, if we were still at the same address from when we filed etc which we felt was fairly standard of them to ask. However, one question stood out, the officer asked “is there any reason why anyone might think you’re not together anymore?” Now this could just be a question they have to ask, might be designed to make people trip up, but it does make me anxious that maybe they feel something’s amiss between my wife and I. 
 

Has this happened to anyone else and if so what happened next? Or is this nothing to worry about and just a formality?

 

Thank you so much. 

I have heard of them making a personal visit and do this. I suspect with the COVID thing going on, they are doing it by phone.  I suspect the reason they asked you "is there any reason why anyone might think you’re not together anymore" is as you suspected to see what you would say.  

 

And I am sure it is purely a random call and they probably check in on a few application per month or week at random.  

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Steeleballz Mentor

Steeleballz   7,550

Posted
Timeline
Posted
17 hours ago, BritAbroad27 said:

They did yeah, they had some photos we had submitted which they could describe in great depth... also they seemed to know about my wife traveling out the country without me. They didn’t ask for any social security info etc, it all seemed fairly legitimate to be honest. 

 

   If you feel it was legitimate and you didn't give any personal information, then it's probably nothing to worry about. It's not common for them to call, but it does happen. You could always call the number on their website to confirm that they actually called if anything seems suspicious. 

 

   

995507-quote-moderation-in-all-things-an

Link to comment
Share on other sites
TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   45,305

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
 Timeline
Posted

A noncontributory post has been removed.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

Link to comment
Share on other sites
 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...