Decision cannot be made because I have to come back for oath??

[aperson 44]

Hi friends,

 

wanted to get your thoughts on the outcome of my interview yesterday. Here’s a brief summary:

 

arrived just before the appointment time but waited about 45 minutes to be called as my officer was behind on schedule.

 

Passed the civics and English tests.

she asked about violations of law, I asked if a small car accident counts. She said that doesn’t matter.
 

Then she asked about my previous marriage date, divorce date. ( I’m 5 year rule, divorced 8 months after I751 approval. Divorce took 2 months) she was surprised my divorce was this quick and asked me again to make sure we didn’t initiate divorce in the previous year. I said no it only took two months to finalize after the initiation of divorce. She also said that she doesn’t want to be intrusive but did ask why we divorced. I said we grew apart and the pandemic put a strain on the relationship. She said ok that’s sufficient. During this time she was checking on her computer a lot, she also had my whole A file, was looking at my I 751, and she typed a lot on the computer.

 

then she moved on to ask some other yes/no questions, and asked me to sign on iPad as well as on a piece of paper. 

Lastly she gave me the interview results: she checked passed the test, and decision cannot be made.

 

she said the reason she checked that is because I have to come back for my oath. She reminded me I have to bring oath letter and green card to the ceremony. And she said it twice. She also said she doesn’t need anything else from me.
 

Then she was clicking a lot on her computer and said: I’m behind on schedule, my next interviewee is already here but I just want to finish your case. And she clicked more. After that she walked me out of their office. 
 

This whole thing took about 20 minutes. My lawyer wasn’t there but he thinks the whole thing went as expected. And there’s nothing wrong with my divorce timeline. 
 

but I’m just confused, and perhaps bummed too that she said decision cannot be made because I have to come back for the ceremony??? Like couldn’t she just checked the “congratulations” box? 
 

I guess I was hoping to get approved on the spot and at least placed in line for oath.

 

but do y’all think?

Edited September 2, 2023 by aperson

[mniceguy16 185]

12 minutes ago, aperson said:

Hi friends,

 

wanted to get your thoughts on the outcome of my interview yesterday. Here’s a brief summary:

 

arrived just before the appointment time but waited about 45 minutes to be called as my officer was behind on schedule.

 

Passed the civics and English tests.

she asked about violations of law, I asked if a small car accident counts. She said that doesn’t matter.
 

Then she asked about my previous marriage date, divorce date. ( I’m 5 year rule, divorced 8 months after I751 approval. Divorce took 2 months) she was surprised my divorce was this quick and asked me again to make sure we didn’t initiate divorce in the previous year. I said no it only took two months to finalize after the initiation of divorce. She also said that she doesn’t want to be intrusive but did ask why we divorced. I said we grew apart and the pandemic put a strain on the relationship. She said ok that’s sufficient. During this time she was checking on her computer a lot, she also had my whole A file, was looking at my I 751, and she typed a lot on the computer.

 

then she moved on to ask some other yes/no questions, and asked me to sign on iPad as well as on a piece of paper. 

Lastly she gave me the interview results: she checked passed the test, and decision cannot be made.

 

she said the reason she checked that is because I have to come back for my oath. She reminded me I have to bring oath letter and green card to the ceremony. And she said it twice. She also said she doesn’t need anything else from me.
 

Then she was clicking a lot on her computer and said: I’m behind on schedule, my next interviewee is already here but I just want to finish your case. And she clicked more. After that she walked me out of their office. 
 

This whole thing took about 20 minutes. My lawyer wasn’t there but he thinks the whole thing went as expected. And there’s nothing wrong with my divorce timeline. 
 

but I’m just confused, and perhaps bummed too that she said decision cannot be made because I have to come back for the ceremony??? Like couldn’t she just checked the “congratulations” box? 
 

I guess I was hoping to get approved on the spot and at least placed in line for oath.

 

but do y’all think?

You raised a few points which somehow answer the question to your worry. Decision was not reached because she wants to do further background check with regards to your marriage. Don’t be surprised if they reach out to your ex spouse. She mentioned to make sure you did not initiate divorce before your i751 etc. Just hang tight and wait to hear from them.

[aperson 44]

Just now, mniceguy16 said:

You raised a few points which somehow answer the question to your worry. Decision was not reached because she wants to do further background check with regards to your marriage. Don’t be surprised if they reach out to your ex spouse. She mentioned to make sure you did not initiate divorce before your i751 etc. Just hang tight and wait to hear from them.

Ugh what? USCIS would reach out to my ex? What if he doesn’t have nice things to say about me?

[SalishSea 17,745]

23 minutes ago, aperson said:

Ugh what? USCIS would reach out to my ex? What if he doesn’t have nice things to say about me?

Pretty obvious:   you removed conditions on a marriage- based green card, and then divorced immediately.   Of course they have questions about that!

[Crazy Cat 41,608]

 

41 minutes ago, aperson said:

Then she was clicking a lot on her computer and said: I’m behind on schedule, my next interviewee is already here but I just want to finish your case. And she clicked more. After that she walked me out of their office. 

 

That is the reason she said a decision cannot be made at this time.  She wants to look over the paperwork because she was in a rush.  I wouldn't worry.  Just watch the USCIS status. 

[aperson 44]

2 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

 

 

That is the reason she said a decision cannot be made at this time.  She wants to look over the paperwork because she was in a rush.  I wouldn't worry.  Just watch the USCIS status. 

Got it, thanks!

[aperson 44]

12 minutes ago, SalishSea said:

Pretty obvious:   you removed conditions on a marriage- based green card, and then divorced immediately.   Of course they have questions about that!

I mean not immediately but ok I get your point

[OldUser 6,475]

9 hours ago, aperson said:

Ugh what? USCIS would reach out to my ex? What if he doesn’t have nice things to say about me?

That's not outside the norm. If ex isn't nice, you could face more scrutiny. But hopefully your IO was just busy.

[EM_Vandaveer 2,408]

Most IOs are not authorized to approve/deny on their own & need their supervisor to finalize the decision. Sounds like a routine interview.

[African Zealot 1,455]

Much ado about nothing in my opinion, most likely she just wants to get her supervisors approval.

[aperson 44]

Update: Account just updated to “oath ceremony will be scheduled.”

[Crazy Cat 41,608]

3 minutes ago, aperson said:

Update: Account just updated to “oath ceremony will be scheduled.”

Congratulations!!!!   I guess the officer was just busy that day.....

[aperson 44]

Just now, Crazy Cat said:

Congratulations!!!!   I guess the officer was just busy that day.....

Thank you!!

[MunnoTheCat 68]

On 9/2/2023 at 4:41 PM, mniceguy16 said:

You raised a few points which somehow answer the question to your worry. Decision was not reached because she wants to do further background check with regards to your marriage. Don’t be surprised if they reach out to your ex spouse. She mentioned to make sure you did not initiate divorce before your i751 etc. Just hang tight and wait to hear from them.

Let's just not create speculation with things that you aren't sure if this is certainly going to happen or may happen. In regards of contacting EXs, USCIS don't take that route. Of course an Ex would definitely deliver negative stuff about his or her previous spouse. to check the exact date of divorce filing, they can contact a court. Why would USCIS needs to contact EX, it doesn't make sense at all.

[MunnoTheCat 68]

On 9/7/2023 at 1:24 PM, aperson said:

Thank you!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!. BTW i am september filers and was sniffing around in other months and saw your post. I hope your Ex never contacted you that USCIS contact him lol. kidding!!!! get the passport asap and get over with.