2024 Done
17h
Interview I 130 & I 485 Baltimore Office
Ok, here is my experience:
We arrived at 9:40 AM today; our interview was scheduled for 10:00 AM.
A few minutes later, they called my spouse, and we both went in with our attorney.
Questions we were asked:
Where and how did you meet?
How long did you date before getting married?
Do you have children together?
Do you keep in touch with your child from a previous marriage?
How often do you see your in-laws (both sides)?
How do you support your spouse emotionally, financially etc....?
The officer also asked for additional documents, which we submitted, including:
Household income
Estimated value of all assets
Officer's remark:
“I wanted to separate you two but don’t have time for that.”
They went through all the questions from the I-130 and I-485, and we updated a few of our answers as needed.
Final result: Our case is being held for review.
Our attorney gave a strong closing statement, explaining that there is no reason for further review since we've demonstrated a bona fide relationship and clearly live and share our lives together. He also highlighted the beneficiary’s full eligibility for adjustment of status, using some solid legal arguments.
Officer's response:
“Thank you for that, attorney. Now that I have more evidence, wait to hear something by the end of the day. I need to update and further review everything.”
Advice:
Always go with an attorney.
Good luck to everyone preparing for their interview. Bottom line: if your relationship is genuine, you have nothing to fear.
God bless you all!
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Alliah Thamas17h
@2024 Done hello how are you doing?How long did the interview last?
2024 Done16h
@Alliah Thamas around 1h35 minutes. Went through all questions on I 485.
lil miss16h
did you get any update
Alliah Thamas15h
@2024 Done okay thank you
Anna B15h
congratulations
2024 Done15h
@lil miss Not yet
2024 Done15h
@Alliah Thamas You are welcome.
lil miss15h
@2024 Done I’m waiting for a response too did they give you a paper saying that your case is not complete they are reviewing it
dm Ty14h
when did you come to the interview?
2024 Done14h
@dm Ty 9:45 am
2024 Done12h
I 130 just got approved!!!
clo Emmanuel11h
@2024 Done congratulations!!! my I130 was approved in 2022. do you think officer will still ask all those questions? we are planning to go with our daughter as well.
2024 Done11h
@clo Emmanuel yes prepare all evidence of leaving together. Do not go with the child birth certificate is enough. Children can distract the interview though they show strong bond. We have 2 kids and didn't take them with us.
They also asked my degrees , licenses and certifications.
2024 Done11h
Note that is was so relax. Forget about all the lawyers on social media trying to make money. But I recommend one. I thank my attorney for his closing remarks and added "sad to know that you cannot approve it right away and hope you will consider my ........... to take your decision." Law is sweet and so appealing.
2024 Done7h
Interview Completed now. Long night for me........
2024 Done3h
@clo Emmanuel Do you have an attorney?
clo Emmanuel34m
@2024 Done yes I do. same field office too, but I am wondering if they will ask me question about my I130 when it was already approved… that’s my question
clo Emmanuel33m
because I485 is mainly inadmissibility questions
