Jonathan Sandi
Mar 20, 2021
Chicago field office, marriage based interview experiences?
My interview is at the Chicago field office, and I'd like to know how the experience for you was. Questions asked? Docs provided? Thanks
My timeline so far:
PD 06/30/2020. Chicago field office. NO EAD.
-01/27/20: Same sex couple, married to USC.
-06/29/20: Package I-130, I-130A, I-131, I-485, I-693, I-765, I-864, I-864 joint sponsor and I-944 sent via certified mail USPS.
-06/30/20: Delivered by USPS and signed by Chicago lockbox T Thomas.
-07/25/20: Checks cashed.
-07/30/20: Text messages received with case confirmation numbers.
-07/31/20: Received NOA's in the mail.
-08/05/20: Received RFIE notification from USCIS for I-485, letter to follow via mail.
-08/10/20: Received RFIE in the mail asking for my partner's pay stubs for the last 6 months and letter of employment.
-09/18/20: Mailed out RFIE to Lee-Summit's office.
-09/21/20: USCIS confirms they've received RFIE.
-10/27/2020: Called USCIS regarding biometrics appointment not yet scheduled. USCIS send E-Request to Chicago FO.
-11/10/2020: Immigration officer reaches out to me via phone call to explain the reason I haven't received a biometrics appointment, appointment will come eventually.
-11/23/2020: USCIS files another E-Request for biometrics.
-12/04/2020: USCIS confirms biometrics appointment has been scheduled and letter with details is in the mail already.
-12/05/2020: Biometrics appointment scheduled for December 21st 2020.
-12/21/2020: Biometrics taken.
-12/22/2020: Biometrics applied to cases.
-12/29/2020: Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview.
-02/26/2021: Interview has been scheduled.
-03/30/2021: Interview.
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T GMar 20, 2021
There are a few videos on YouTube covering the latest types of questions worth a look. as for the documents, I read that you should be aiming to drop a big stack on the desk, basically as much as you can physically manage that shows a joint life for you both.
thanks for sharing, good luck!
A PMar 21, 2021
good luck for the interview
wal ghMar 21, 2021
do any of you know how long it takes to reschedule an appointment ? mine had to be rescheduled since I wasn’t inside usa for 14 days I was inside for 10 days since I traveled overseas
A PMar 21, 2021
@wal is: 1-2 months normally
wal ghMar 21, 2021
@ayjay because I asked the guy there he said about a month but I been waiting for this interview for 1 year and 2 months so I’m scared if I have to wait longer
