A J
Aug 5, 2021
cross chargeability EB Row interview
My spouse had his i485 interview a few days ago . It is employment based but because he is married to a Row spouse his priority date is current.
The officer invited only my spouse in. for one hour he spent asking questions like h1b dates, i140 etc.. Finally my spouse spoke saying he is current due to cross chargeablity.
The officer didn't know what cross chargeablity is and once my spouse presented the print out of it she said send me all your documents for the last three years for each months with both our names on it and to send this she will send a mail by snail mail and then we have to respond.
The officer wasn't even willing to review the documents and proof of marriage at hand. and marked the case as needs review.
Anyone else have the same experience?
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W AAug 5, 2021
your situation makes me concern as I have applied in the same category as yours. I’m waiting for the biometric. which service center?
Fay FAug 5, 2021
I’m in the same boat, which field office did your spouse take the interview? mine is queens my
Fay FAug 5, 2021
yes, I’m the one using the nationality of my spouse, and my sponse joined my greencard application during I485 period
A JAug 5, 2021
got it. did you have your interview? If so how did it go?
Fay FAug 5, 2021
No, we are still waiting for the interview, not sure how it will goes, your story was pretty worrysome, those officers didn’t even know what CC means and made mistakes. Did you get any upstates from them after interview?
A JAug 5, 2021
I see. my spouse's case was identified as a potential waiver but they scheduled it eventually unfortunately.
They took the interview as though it was an h1b Visa stamping interview checking all aspects of h1. only later when they were appraised of cross chargeablity they had to cross check with supervisor and later said ok send me all your documents of marriage when they request for it as rfe. They didn't look at it then as an hour already passed..
yes many officers are not aware. we took a print out and my spouse showed it .
A JAug 5, 2021
no updates . we have to wait for rfe I guess to respond with the same documents
Fay FAug 5, 2021
thanks for sharing, it might be useful to get your district respresentative or senate involved if you issue is not solved in a timely manner , they have service which is case inquest which helps us dealing with federal agency including USCIs.
A JAug 5, 2021
Thanks for letting me know. I'm not sure how many days of wait until you can contact your congressman etc.. probably 30?
Fay FAug 5, 2021
there isn’t such timeline, it all depends on your congressman whether they want to help or not. I contacted them for my combo card and it worked
A JAug 6, 2021
Thanks Fay.
Amin GoretzMar 31, 2022
hey AJ did you got your gc approved?
Mohammed SJun 6, 2022
Hi Fay/A J,
I'm in a similar position is it ok if I speak with you on a phone. I need some clarity. If you are ok please share your number on my email mohammedrizwan43@outlook.com
Thanks.
