Reschedule interview - how easy post-covid era?

[JL & ML 20]

Different opinions have been given on this website as to rescheduling your interview. One couple had a trip to Central America planned for their anniversary, and their interview was scheduled right on their departure date. Many people had said, "Not a legitimate reason, don't even bother," since it was a leisure trip (albeit whose cancellation would have incurred heavy financial losses). But they were able to visit a USCIS office in person, and on the contrary, the agent told them it was a very legitimate reason, and the interview was rescheduled. That was back in 2009.

 

My question is the following: I've just found out that an interview has been scheduled for me (as of April 4) - extremely grateful for this, can't believe it's finally here! - and I've also some major upcoming dates for non-negotiable exams over the coming months (at least or three or four very inflexible dates that involve travel to different states and that are necessary for my career). Cancelling or postponing these could set me back six to twelve months. Though it's unlikely the AOS interview date should fall exactly on the same day as one of these exams, at the same time, if it did it'd be a very hard choice to make. But given that I already have an EAD that's valid for another two years, and I don't plan on leaving the U.S. anytime soon, I could afford to defer the AOS interview. That said, how easy is it to reach a USCIS agent these days? Should I even bother trying to reschedule if it came to that?

 

If it's impossible to reschedule the interview and it falls on a major, non-negotiable date, I'll go to the interview, of course, and take the hit - though it would be a major one. Just wondering what my options are and how much wiggle room I have, given the difficulty in reaching a live human being at USCIS who can help you outside the scheduled mailings and hard dates they give.

[Family 4,254]

Your reasons are perfectly valid and a reschedule request will be granted as they involve previously made commitments related to travel/school/ work. If you cannot reach an agent, you can also write a”Request To Reschedule “ to the Field Office Director ( address on the Interview Letter) . Send it by certified mail. 
After that you just wait . 
 

An acquaintance called in to reschedule an interview set for Dec 14, 2021 ( he returned from travel and was not feeling well), they rescheduled him for Jan 12 , 2022. For valid reasons he had to request another reschedule and is still waiting. 

[JL & ML 20]

13 hours ago, Family said:

Your reasons are perfectly valid and a reschedule request will be granted as they involve previously made commitments related to travel/school/ work. If you cannot reach an agent, you can also write a”Request To Reschedule “ to the Field Office Director ( address on the Interview Letter) . Send it by certified mail. 
After that you just wait . 
 

An acquaintance called in to reschedule an interview set for Dec 14, 2021 ( he returned from travel and was not feeling well), they rescheduled him for Jan 12 , 2022. For valid reasons he had to request another reschedule and is still waiting. 

This is very helpful. I'll be booking my flights, then!

 

Best regards to you!