I-751 with Divorce Waiver Interview Done today, no decision (merged)

[Positive_Vibes 63]

So for some context: I originally filed the I-751 with Divorce Waiver in December of 2018. I did an interview at the Downtown LA office on April 6, 2021. Haven't had any updates since that interview even though I reached out to an Ombusdman and my senator. 

 

This morning around 7am, I woke up to 2 IOs banging on my door. I opened my door and they both showed me their Department of Homeland Security badges and stated they were "here for a follow up regarding my green card application." I said okay and asked them if they wanted to come in but they refused. They then asked me for a photo ID, I asked them if I could change since I just woke up and was still in my boxer pajamas. So I put on some pants really quick and grabbed my ID. They took a photo of my ID then began to ask me some questions. One of the officers had a manila folder with a notepad in it where he was writing my answers down. First they asked " So you're divorced?" I said yes, they asked when we were divorced, I answered November of 2018. They asked if we lived here (referring to my place) together. I said yes.  Questions after that were: When did you guys get married? Did you move in together after you got married?  I said no we were already living together prior to getting married, in fact we were together for 8 years prior to getting married. Then asked when my ex had moved in with me, how many bedrooms are there, if anybody else had lived with us, why did we get a divorce. They asked where my ex currently lives, I told them I didn't know. They asked if I had a phone number for my ex and also asked for my phone number. One of them asked the other if he had anything to add. He said no, then said "okay well thank you, you have a good one." Then they left. 

 

This whole thing totally caught me off guard. I had no idea they can just come to your house for a surprise follow up interview, but I hope this means I will be getting an answer soon.

[Crazy Cat 41,856]

Please fill in your timeline....Thanks.

[Scandi 4,166]

22 minutes ago, Positive_Vibes said:

WOW, SO I HAVE AN UPDATE! It's been over a year (1 year and 7 days to be exact) since I did my I-751 with Divorce Waiver Interview...and I am STILL WAITING for an answer. I originally filed the I-751 with Divorce Waiver in December 2018. Anyway, this morning around 7am...I woke up to 2 IOs banging on my door. I opened my door and they both showed me their Department of Homeland Security badges and stated they were "here for a follow up regarding my green card application." I said okay and asked them if they wanted to come in but they refused. They then asked me for a photo ID, I asked them if I could change since I just woke up and was still in my boxer pajamas. So I put on some pants really quick and grabbed my ID. They took a photo of my ID then began to ask me some questions. First they asked " So you're divorced?" I said yes, they asked when we were divorced, I answered November of 2018. One of the officers had a manila folder with a notepad in it where he was writing my answers down. They asked if we lived here (referring to my place) together. I said yes.  Questions after that were: When did you guys get married? Did you move in together after you got married?  I said no we were already living together prior to getting married in fact we were together for 8 years prior to getting married. Then asked when my ex had moved in with me, how many bedrooms are there, if anybody else had lived with us, why did we get a divorce. They asked where my ex currently lives, I told them I didn't know. They asked if I had a phone number for my ex and also asked for my phone number. One of them asked the other if he had anything to add. He said no, then said "okay well thank you, you have a good one." Then they left. 

 

This whole thing totally caught me off guard. I had no idea they can just come to your house for a surprise follow up interview, but I hope this means I will be getting an answer soon.

It happens, there are several stories here on VJ about home visits. It's a good thing, this is usually the very last step before getting a decision. 👍

[Rocio0010 5,579]

Yes, they do home visits when they red flag your application for some reason. They are usually early in the morning. In most cases they want to see that both spouses are living there if it was a jointly filed petition. No idea what they're looking for if you switched to a divorce waiver; you're obviously not living with spouse anymore.

[JeanneAdil 6,505]

from your posts they found evidence u did not live in same apartment by DL  addresses  

and you got a divorce shortly after green card issued even though u lived together 8 years 

and the interview for 751 did not go good 

 

homeland security can check residency anytime 

 

[Mike E 11,739]

You should have asked for another I-551 stamp.  

[Positive_Vibes 63]

6 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

from your posts they found evidence u did not live in same apartment by DL  addresses  

and you got a divorce shortly after green card issued even though u lived together 8 years 

and the interview for 751 did not go good 

 

homeland security can check residency anytime 

 

Yes, that's the part that confused me. In my original interview a year ago, they claimed they found other addresses. The thing is, we lived in the same address since 2010 until we filed for divorce in 2018. So I have no clue what other addresses they are talking about. 

2 minutes ago, Mike E said:

You should have asked for another I-551 stamp.  

I just got a second stamp earlier this year.

[Mike E 11,739]

11 minutes ago, Positive_Vibes said:

I just got a second stamp earlier this year.

I would have asked anyway 

Edited April 13, 2022 by Mike E

[SalishSea 17,829]

6 hours ago, Rocio0010 said:

Yes, they do home visits when they red flag your application for some reason. They are usually early in the morning. In most cases they want to see that both spouses are living there if it was a jointly filed petition. No idea what they're looking for if you switched to a divorce waiver; you're obviously not living with spouse anymore.

They're investigating the bonafides that the conditional GC was based on.

[Ontarkie 14,223]

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[Rocio0010 5,579]

31 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

They're investigating the bonafides that the conditional GC was based on.

I know, but if they’re divorced, what were they expecting to find?

[SalishSea 17,829]

Just now, Rocio0010 said:

I know, but if they’re divorced, what were they expecting to find?

That the marriage upon which the GC was based was not bonafide.  In other words, that the GC should never have been issued in the first place.

[Rocio0010 5,579]

10 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

That the marriage upon which the GC was based was not bonafide.  In other words, that the GC should never have been issued in the first place.

Yes, I do understand that. But if they’re divorced, it’s obvious that the ex spouse won’t be there. So I’m just hypothesizing, if they denied the I-751, what evidence would they use from todays visit? Just curious 

[SalishSea 17,829]

2 minutes ago, Rocio0010 said:

Yes, I do understand that. But if they’re divorced, it’s obvious that the ex spouse won’t be there. So I’m just hypothesizing, if they denied the I-751, what evidence would they use from todays visit? Just curious 

Not sure, but it sounds to me like they're questioning where/if the two ever lived together after marriage.  I-751 would be moot anyway if evidence shows that the conditional GC was obtained via a fraudulent marriage.

 

And it seems that after all these years they still do not have enough information or evidence to make a decision.

Edited April 14, 2022 by Jorgedig

[Rocio0010 5,579]

1 minute ago, Jorgedig said:

Not sure, but it sounds to me like they're questioning where/if the two ever lived together after marriage.  I-751 would be moot anyway if evidence shows that the conditional GC was obtained via a fraudulent marriage.

Yeah and I guess they were also checking if maybe OP was living with another person. Who knows. I bet a visit like that is not something that people usually expect. 
I’ve heard many many visits in 2022. Looks like they’re trying to pick up the lace after the 2020 Lockdown!