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

[SalishSea 17,820]

1 minute ago, Rocio0010 said:

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!

Right.  And with the April 12 announcement of shifting away from ROC interview for all who went through consulates, that will free up resources to focus on cases that have actual red flags for marriage fraud.

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11 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Right.  And with the April 12 announcement of shifting away from ROC interview for all who went through consulates, that will free up resources to focus on cases that have actual red flags for marriage fraud.

Great. Now can we actually free up resources to go for a speedy process for Crazy Cat’s kindergarten application?!😂

[Family 3,988]

8 hours ago, Positive_Vibes said:

 

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.

Perhaps you can read VJ members @Libertatedetailed post today ( including contact info) regarding AIC ( American Immigration Council) offering FREE legal representation and upcoming class action lawsuit for USCIS delays. It’s at least worth the effort to reach out to AIC . I know @Crazy Cat has surely lost his patience w USCIS delays &  can perhaps direct others to @Libertate amazing post. Who knows, a ripple, a wave , a tsunami..

[mindthegap 2,590]

14 hours 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 

It was the fashion police dept. of DHS,  checking underwear crimes against fashion at 7am.

 

 

Honestly, I would be very caught off guard and peeved by this whole thing.

What purpose does a home visit serve, if a) it was originally filed with a divorce waiver, not switched to one, and b) they have already had an interview a year ago? And remember that this is for an I-751...not an initial I-485 adjustment.

 

I have no idea what a DHS badge looks like, let alone how to verify it like you could with the cops ('yeah....please wait there while I phone USCIS to verify you are legit....it shouldn't be long, a tier 2 will call me back in 30 days') and I would do the exact same due diligence required with anyone claiming to be in a position of authority, be it police, DHS or whatever, before saying anything to anyone. This isn't an airport or USCIS building where one would expect to encounter such agents and they have the right to search/question etc on their turf, this is your own damn home.

I certainly wouldn't be standing on the doorstep in my calvins chatting, and I wouldn't be inviting anyone in (based on awful personal law enforcement experiences in the past).

If they asked to come in, I wouldn't be letting anyone in without some sort of warrant, as it sounds like fishing exercise, but with no legitimate purpose, given the OP has been truthful about them not living together and has not claimed anything to the the contrary. They aren't verifying that the OP lives with a spouse, which would be the normal and understandable circumstances for a surprise home visit for, say, an I-485 when adjusting from the VWP or whatever. You cannot be too careful nowadays, both with personal safety and with identity theft (they took a photo of your ID? they are the Government, so should already know or be able to access it....right?).

Even a surprise visit when filed jointly and claming to live with someone is also more understandable...but this? And for an I-751? No way pedro. 

I suspect if this was to happen, after my own experiences, my response would be something along the lines of 'please schedule another interview' /'please schedule a visit by official USCIS mail' / 'please speak to my lawyer' / 'come back with a warrant'/ 'kindly **** off' depending on my mood at 7am on the day in question...but then do understand that that is after seven years of being royally shafted by USCIS and this whole I-751 farce, so my reaction may be stronger than others... 

Edited April 14, 2022 by mindthegap

[Mike E 11,739]

28 minutes ago, mindthegap said:

What purpose does a home visit serve

Intimidation 

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I wonder if OP’s ex-spouse got in trouble and that’s why they were questioning him about their past. Or maybe she is trying to get the OP in trouble. You never know with these exes! 

[Mike E 11,739]

5 minutes ago, annab864 said:

I wonder if OP’s ex-spouse got in trouble and that’s why they were questioning him about their past. Or maybe she is trying to get the OP in trouble. You never know with these exes! 

If USCIS says the DMV says the ex has other addresses, I would not discount it and I would doing a simple investigation.
 

Suffice to say that when you enter a person’s name in a web search engine, certain websites (that Visajourney management has warned me to not name) produce all manner of accurate details for free.  

[Positive_Vibes 63]

6 minutes ago, annab864 said:

I wonder if OP’s ex-spouse got in trouble and that’s why they were questioning him about their past. Or maybe she is trying to get the OP in trouble. You never know with these exes! 

I was actually curious myself and did a little googling after all that happened yesterday and it looks like my ex is actually doing very well and has moved out of town. 

[Positive_Vibes 63]

3 minutes ago, Mike E said:

If USCIS says the DMV says the ex has other addresses, I would not discount it and I would doing a simple investigation.
 

Suffice to say that when you enter a person’s name in a web search engine, certain websites (that Visajourney management has warned me to not name) produce all manner of accurate details for free.  

I am aware that my ex moved around a few times due to school and jobs BUT that was prior to us living together from 2010 to 2018 in the place I currently still live in.  So there shouldn't be any other addresses reflecting during that time frame. 

[Mike E 11,739]

I’ve given you my best advice.  I hope you are correct.  However if USCIS is correct, then the more informed you are, the better it will go for you.  

[mindthegap 2,590]

3 hours ago, Mike E said:

If USCIS says the DMV says the ex has other addresses, I would not discount it and I would doing a simple investigation.
 

Suffice to say that when you enter a person’s name in a web search engine, certain websites (that Visajourney management has warned me to not name) produce all manner of accurate details for free.  

It’s terrifying isn’t it?
In the UK there are strict data protection laws…but not so in the US, where with google you can find out absolutely anything about someone, and their links to others. It was an eye opener. 
I’ve been so super careful with what info I put out - or more accurately don’t put out - and even my name, info, and address appeared in a few of those searches on websites in the past, and I have no idea where they have got the info from either.  You can get them removed but it can be a hassle with some of them. 

[Rocio0010 5,579]

On 4/14/2022 at 11:10 AM, mindthegap said:

a) it was originally filed with a divorce waiver, not switched to one, 

That’s what I was thinking. If they’re divorced, most likely they’re not living together anymore. 
I think this visit was a mistake. I think Joe and Jack (assuming those were the agents’ names) were like “well we have some free time in between now and the time Bob Evans opens for breakfast) 

This is how I imagine their dialogue 

Hey Joe, Christi from USCIS the other day. She said she has an application that is sitting on their desk for about a year and a half. It’s collected so much dust she can’t really tell it’s a 485 or a 751. But she asked me to buy her some time and go do a home visit in case it’s a 485. Wanna go with me?

 

Joe looks at the clock. It’s 5:45 am and Bob Evans opens at 7:00. Sure, why not? There’s a Bob Evans nearby. Let’s go.

 

Just adding some humor to OPs situation. Hang tight! You’ll get this. And Happy Easter if you celebrate!

[Positive_Vibes 63]

So an update... Today I received a letter to attend an "INTIAL INTERVIEW" for my I-751 application... I've had an initial interview back in April of 2021... Now they want me to come back for another " INITIAL INTERVIEW" in August. At first I thought it was for a second interview but it says specifically says "initial interview". It looks exactly like my interview notice from 2021 except of course this one is dated July 1, 2022 and is scheduled for August 5, 2022. Anyone ever heard of this happening? I'm going to call in tomorrow to see what's going on. I also have an N-400 interview on August 4, 2022 so I don't understand why they can't just do it on the same day if they really want to do a second I-751 interview.

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15 minutes ago, Positive_Vibes said:

So an update... Today I received a letter to attend an "INTIAL INTERVIEW" for my I-751 application... I've had an initial interview back in April of 2021... Now they want me to come back for another " INITIAL INTERVIEW" in August. At first I thought it was for a second interview but it says specifically says "initial interview". It looks exactly like my interview notice from 2021 except of course this one is dated July 1, 2022 and is scheduled for August 5, 2022. Anyone ever heard of this happening? I'm going to call in tomorrow to see what's going on. I also have an N-400 interview on August 4, 2022 so I don't understand why they can't just do it on the same day if they really want to do a second I-751 interview.

I would definitely call in and request to speak to a second tier.  Please keep us posted.  Sorry you are going through this.  Did you ever apply for citizenship?

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2 minutes ago, Nipperswife said:

I would definitely call in and request to speak to a second tier.  Please keep us posted.  Sorry you are going through this.  Did you ever apply for citizenship?

Yes I applied for citizenship on January 26, 2022 and I have an N-400 interview on August 4, 2022