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RetroPeach12   7

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I’m feeling pretty deflated at the moment. I filed September 2024, received notification at the end of October that I have an interview scheduled for the 18th of December. I’m not worried completely as I know I have a legit marriage and documentation proves that but I just wanted to ask if people are still getting interviews in 2024? 

 

I feel like all I really see are interview waivers and it’s disheartening. My FO is Louisville, KY. The K1 is my only interaction with USCIS, no criminal history, first marriage etc 

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39 minutes ago, RetroPeach12 said:

I’m feeling pretty deflated at the moment. I filed September 2024, received notification at the end of October that I have an interview scheduled for the 18th of December. I’m not worried completely as I know I have a legit marriage and documentation proves that but I just wanted to ask if people are still getting interviews in 2024? 

 

I feel like all I really see are interview waivers and it’s disheartening. My FO is Louisville, KY. The K1 is my only interaction with USCIS, no criminal history, first marriage etc 

Interviews are pretty normal. Prior to COVID everybody got interviews. Nowadays less, but it looks like it's changing again.

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RetroPeach12   7

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5 minutes ago, OldUser said:

Interviews are pretty normal. Prior to COVID everybody got interviews. Nowadays less, but it looks like it's changing again.

Thank you for your response! I was scraping my brain thinking of any possible avenue I could’ve got an interview for and I kept coming up blank 😅

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18 minutes ago, RetroPeach12 said:

Thank you for your response! I was scraping my brain thinking of any possible avenue I could’ve got an interview for and I kept coming up blank 😅

I know people who filed in March.....crickets.  I agree with @OldUser.  Interview waivers are probably going to be an exception.

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RetroPeach12   7

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5 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

I know people who filed in March.....crickets.  I agree with @OldUser.  Interview waivers are probably going to be an exception.

I didn’t expect to hear back so quickly from them. I had my biometrics October 4th and it moved straight to “Interview Scheduled” on October 31st 😅

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4 minutes ago, RetroPeach12 said:

I didn’t expect to hear back so quickly from them. I had my biometrics October 4th and it moved straight to “Interview Scheduled” on October 31st 😅

Well, my bad...LOL.  I just remembered...my neighbor got an RFE pretty fast.......but nothing since.  She did receive her EAD.   Good luck on your interview.

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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I'm a September 2023 filer and was also shocked to get an interview. I learned that pretty much the reason I got an interview was because of my fingerprints 😑 and they made me do biometrics three times over the months prior to the interview. So after the interview I got an RFE to provide police clearance and to this day I still don't have a decision on my case 🫠

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RetroPeach12   7

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4 hours ago, yothisisandrea said:

I'm a September 2023 filer and was also shocked to get an interview. I learned that pretty much the reason I got an interview was because of my fingerprints 😑 and they made me do biometrics three times over the months prior to the interview. So after the interview I got an RFE to provide police clearance and to this day I still don't have a decision on my case 🫠

That is so strange, definitely something that could've been dealt with over an RFE. We did move just after the application, they do have my new address but it isn't updated on the I-485. I do want to make a couple of corrections to the form at the interview so I suppose I should be grateful that we've received one. 

It is more than likely sitting in a pile waiting for the officer to get to it. I would keep pestering them or contact your congressman. I hope you hear from them soon!

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52 minutes ago, RetroPeach12 said:

That is so strange, definitely something that could've been dealt with over an RFE. We did move just after the application, they do have my new address but it isn't updated on the I-485. I do want to make a couple of corrections to the form at the interview so I suppose I should be grateful that we've received one. 

It is more than likely sitting in a pile waiting for the officer to get to it. I would keep pestering them or contact your congressman. I hope you hear from them soon!

Yeah, I mean, why not send the RFE after the second unsuccessful biometrics but oh well. 

 

Maybe the fact you changed address is why they scheduled you, pretty much just to verify it or something. And I have to say it's actually nice to have an opportunity to actually have a conversation with the officer there.

 

Good luck with your interview! 🍀 

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RetroPeach12   7

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7 minutes ago, yothisisandrea said:

Yeah, I mean, why not send the RFE after the second unsuccessful biometrics but oh well. 

 

Maybe the fact you changed address is why they scheduled you, pretty much just to verify it or something. And I have to say it's actually nice to have an opportunity to actually have a conversation with the officer there.

 

Good luck with your interview! 🍀 

I'm not sure honestly. It could just be a completely random pick. I've read a lot of people over the last 3-4 years who have had an interview and it has relaxed me a lot to read them. 

Thank you so much! I'm manifesting positive things for the both of us and an approval for you soon!  

 
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