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| Memphis TN |  Review on August 10, 2014: |
BlueDevil
Rating:  | Review Topic: Adjustment of Status
Our interview was scheduled for 8/4/14 at 7:30am. We got there at 7am but the doors were closed. Waited until they opened the doors at 7:15. Walked in through airport style security, dropped out interview letter in the slot and sat in the waiting room. The IO opened the door at 7:30 sharp and called our name. We both stood up, and then he said that only my wife (US citizen) was to go in first. I was a little surprised that we were separated for our very first interview. Though, with everything 'above the table', neither of us were overly concerned. About the only thing I was a little concerned about was whether or not my wife would understand exactly what document to present when asked. I had gone over the packet of information with her, but hadn't gone into all the details since I didn't anticipate being separated.
10 minuted later, the IO was back and called me in. Asked me to remain standing while he administered the oath. Asked me to verify my name and date and place of birth. He only asked me two questions (the same two he asked my wife) - how we met, and how I proposed to her.
He then asked me for my original birth certificate. He only asked my wife for her birth certificate. As far as joint financial go, he only asked for joint tax returns. He did not ask for any other documentation - no passport from me, nor my I-94. I guess he had copies of everything and did not need to see the originals.
Then he said "we have a problem." My heart sank! He said that the computer does not show that my I-130 was approved, which was odd he said. He asked if I had the hard copy notice. I did and also had a copy of it which he kept. He said that he could not approve my AOS until the I-130 issue was resolved and said that he would work on rectifying it. I specifically asked him if my AOS was approved and he said yes.
He said that my biometrics was out of date so sent me to get that done. I had to wait an hour just for the fingerprinting and photograph!
The IO was professional, yet very courteous and friendly.
Total interview time was 25 minutes. Overall, very pleased with the Memphis office.
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Consulate / USCIS Member Review #14977