Rough N400 interview with Junior Officer

[KL123 5]

What should i expect after a rough n400 interview with a junior officer & got decision cannot be made?

did my N400 interview with my wife present in the waiting area & had a rude & condescending jr officer. Interview took around 45 minutes, I passed the civics and english test & the officer accused me of being in the military, i explained i worked as a TCN( 3rd country national) civilian contractor in Afghanistan as a logistics clerk prior to me ever coming to the states), the officer being a military vet himself did not understand how i was in Afghanistan and not be in the military and accused me of being in the same military base he was in Afghanistan i explained to him the base i was while employed in Afghanistan as he argued that on my A file i have a photo of myself wearing US military uniform(which was a screenshot of a message with my ex) i explained to him that on that instance i was casted as an extra for a film production locally here in my state playing a military guard, which he denied that answer and asked me if i would like to change my answer and admit i was in the military and i promptly said no as i have never been in the military. My attorney interjected several times for the badgering and the interview was stopped and handed decision cant be made. Online status still shows interview scheduled and it’s now 35 days…any thoughts on what to expect, are they doing additional background checks ?? 

[Imperium 81]

Which country were you a national of when you were deployed as a TCN?

Who was your employer?

 

[Mike E 11,742]

11 minutes ago, Kevlynn said:

he argued that on my A file i have a photo of myself wearing US military uniform(which was a screenshot of a message with my ex)

Why does your A-file have a screen shot of a message with your ex? Did your ex petition your immigration benefit?

 

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 . My attorney interjected several times for the badgering and the interview was stopped and handed decision cant be made.

Who stopped the interview?

Edited June 20, 2022 by Mike E

[KL123 5]

@Mike E the officer stopped the interview after my lawyer was defending me from his badgering questions & the screenshot was from my previous petition with my ex. 

[KL123 5]

@Imperium Kenyan national and worked for Dyncorp international back in 2009 before I ever moved to the states. 

Edited June 20, 2022 by Kevlynn

[Mike E 11,742]

4 minutes ago, Kevlynn said:

@Mike E the officer stopped the interview after my lawyer was defending me from his badgering questions

My concern is the case will be denied because USCIS claims your lawyer interfered with the interview 

4 minutes ago, Kevlynn said:

& the screenshot was from my previous petition with my ex. 

Was that an I-129F or I-130?

 

Did you file to adjust status or did you enter the USA on an immigration visa?

 

Did you get a green card through your ex’s petition?

[KL123 5]

@Mike E I entered USA on immigrant visa which my ex sponsored but we divorced. This interview was for my naturalization . My current wife petitioned for my GC and conditions were removed last year 

Edited June 20, 2022 by Kevlynn

[Mike E 11,742]

19 minutes ago, Kevlynn said:

@Mike E I entered USA on immigrant visa which my ex sponsored but we divorced. This interview was for my naturalization . My current wife petitioned for my GC and conditions were removed last year 

If you entered on an immigration visa through your previous  spouse, then you would have been an LPR immediately. Why did your current spouse need to petition you for your GC?

 

 

[KL123 5]

@Mike E sorry meant none immigrant visa . While at the interview my attorney requested to speak to a supervisor as the officer was also rude towards my attorney… 

Edited June 20, 2022 by Kevlynn

[Mike E 11,742]

8 minutes ago, Kevlynn said:

@Mike E sorry meant none immigrant visa . While at the interview my attorney requested to speak to a supervisor as the officer was also rude towards my attorney… 

I’m beginning to see the problem. 
 

I won’t be surprised if this takes the full 120 days and then some.  

[KL123 5]

@Mike E so in general it’s been placed in the back burner…it’s so unfair being accused of something I am not I mean If I was in the military as the officer claimed and be in Afghanistan I would not have needed to be in the naturalization interview with the officer in the first place … any recommendations on what to do? The wait is super stressful 

Edited June 20, 2022 by Kevlynn

[Mike E 11,742]

19 minutes ago, Kevlynn said:

@Mike E so in general it’s been placed in the back burner…it’s so unfair being accused of something I am not I mean If I was in the military as the officer claimed and be in Afghanistan I would not have needed to be in the naturalization interview with the officer in the first place … any recommendations on what to do? The wait is super stressful 

At 120 days you are owed a decision.  
 

If you get denied then depending on the the denial you appeal or file again or never file again.  
 

If you are accepted you wait for oath.

 

If there is no decision at 120 days, your lawyer can file a combined administrative procedures act / writ of mandamus lawsuit. The former is a move to change jurisdiction from DHS to federal court. The latter forces USCIS to make a decision.  
 

Once filed, USCIS will try to settle out of court as the cost of litigating your case in federal court is more than ten times the cost of completing the adjudication of your case in the field office.  
 

 The only settlement I would accept is an oath of citizenship at the field office and a naturalization certificate. If instead you are  offered a promise to look at your case “soon” say no.   Let the judge decide your case. 

 

Edited June 20, 2022 by Mike E

[Crazy Cat 42,033]

17 minutes ago, Kevlynn said:

@Mike E so in general it’s been placed in the back burner…it’s so unfair being accused of something I am not I mean If I was in the military as the officer claimed and be in Afghanistan I would not have needed to be in the naturalization interview with the officer in the first place … any recommendations on what to do? The wait is super stressful 

I just can't see a non-military member EVER submitting a picture wearing a military uniform.  That just doesn't make any sense to me.  Never, ever submit evidence which will allow USCIS to misinterpret.  In fact, it would absolutely raise questions.  Good luck. I'm not sure how this will end.

Edited June 20, 2022 by Crazy Cat

[Mike E 11,742]

That and two separate petitions does create lots of moving parts. A federal court might be a better venue for OP as it will be more focused on facts and less on bad optics.  

[Crazy Cat 42,033]

1 hour ago, Kevlynn said:

I entered USA on immigrant visa which my ex sponsored but we divorced. This interview was for my naturalization . My current wife petitioned for my GC and conditions were removed last year 

I don't understand this.  First you said "immigrant" visa.....then you said "non-immigrant" visa.......which would not have had a spouse sponsor.  I hope the communication between you and the Immigration Officer was clearer.  Good luck.  Let us know how it turns out.