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Sep 23, 2021
no decision after the interview
hello, I had my interview this morning at Chicago field office and wasn’t given a decision on the spot. how long do I need to wait. The interview went well still the IO didn’t say anything to us. EB based category. is this normal?
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Genesis M.Sep 23, 2021
Yeah it’s normal. been waiting since 7/22/2021
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A SSep 23, 2021
oh and was it employment based ? I wonder why would they hold back when you give all answers and there is no other thing expected of you. it’s so frustrating
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A SSep 23, 2021
unfortunately my IO kept a serious to neutral face and we could not make out anything behind the mask, no smile nothing .. not very nice 😕
V CSep 23, 2021
s p - I have my EB based interview on 9/30 ( Washington field office). can you please share your interview experience . what did they ask or any documents that were requested at the interview. also was it EB 1,2 or 3?
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A SSep 23, 2021
I was a dependent.. most of the questions were for my spouse .. eb1 category.. to both of us very straight forward questions were asked.. birth certificate and medicals and bank statements.. they asked questions to which most of the answers were no .. like u would have filled in your application.. any status change like birth of a child etc should be notified ..
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A SSep 23, 2021
take all docs that you used while filing your application.. although it was not required we still took some of our photos .. lease agreements.. bank statements.. w2 etc
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A SSep 23, 2021
your office location.. what clients you worked with .. how did you come to the US.. where and all you lived.. be prepared with those kind of questions.. also since everybody would be wearing a mask and there would be a screen in between pls make sure to listen to the IO very carefully.. some things make a difference..
V CSep 23, 2021
thank you so much for a detailed response. this helps. mine is EB1A I already submitted my medicals. Did you submit the medicals at the interview or did they ask again though submitted initially
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A SSep 23, 2021
yes I submitted the medicals during the interview. I had not received any rfe but my interview appointment letter said so. if you already submitted you should have got the card as few of them are getting after having interview waived.. but still can’t really predict.. good luck to you and ur spouse ..
V CSep 23, 2021
I got an RFE for medicals asking them to mail it. submitted them but still got the interview letter.no waiver in my case. how long did the interview last?
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A SSep 23, 2021
strangely for us it took pretty long .. almost an hour.. against what I had earlier heard about 20 25 minutes..
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A SSep 23, 2021
what I am guessing is .. a lot depends on the agent you would get.. if you get a seasoned one.. may be ur approval would be on the spot.. but you sort of get a new bee then they might hold up after the interview to get it reviewed by any senior authority .. ours was the latter .. but again it’s what I am assuming ..
V CSep 23, 2021
1 hour of questioning!!! I assume that’s more interrogation rather than an interview… haha. probably better to have an attorney during interview. anyway I wish good luck and hope you get approved soon!
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A SSep 23, 2021
I swear .. but again .. these questions seemed like straight forward .. what took a lot of time was the IO was making a copy of the answers typing away on the screen..
V CSep 28, 2021
@s p - can we carry our phones/ any personal belongings inside the field office or are they strictly not allowed?
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A SSep 28, 2021
V C they did not check for that.. I carried my phone but when they do security check they would ask to keep everything away like in a tray as we do in airports .. you can take ur things later and proceed .. i did see some folks taking off their jackets .. I didn’t have to ..
V CSep 28, 2021
nice thanks… that’s what I was wondering …phones/wallets are common but I did see someone post like no electronic devices are allowed.anyway thanks for your prompt reply
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A SSep 28, 2021
sure and good luck ..
V CSep 30, 2021
@ s p we had the interview this morning and was just approved .
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A SSep 30, 2021
o wow .. great !! congrats ..
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A SSep 30, 2021
on the spot ? that is nice ..
V CSep 30, 2021
not on the spot but status changed 3 hours later.
V CSep 30, 2021
thanks for sharing the info
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A SSep 30, 2021
okay .. regardless.. all is well now .. go party 🎉
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Varun MadanOct 1, 2021
@VC - what did they ask? did they ask for medicals again, since you had probably submitted them already? I am also EB1 and have an interview. don’t know why! thanks
V COct 1, 2021
same questions as on 485. they just verbally ask them again. as far a documents, I was asked for employment verification letter,W2, kid birth certificate ( I think this was just to establish the link between my application and my wife- since I filed her 485 as a dependent ).
V COct 1, 2021
no medicals asked. I already submitted as part of RFE response
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Varun MadanOct 1, 2021
thanks! one more question - did you get a medicals rfe or a letter simply saying that you have not submitted the 693? I am asking since I got a letter saying it is missing and that I should submit it to avoid delays. but it was not worded as an rfe. the notice I got also said that I could bring my medicals to the interview. just scratching my head as to why did they include me in the interview and if I did the right thing my mailing my medicals to Uscis upon getting this notice. thanks much!
V COct 1, 2021
I got a RFE requesting to mail them . the notice you receive should clearly say 1) either mail the medicals or 2)keep it ready for submission at your interview. it looks like yours is (2). also sending them medicals doesn’t mean your interview is waived. cases can randomly be picked for interview
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Varun MadanOct 1, 2021
thanks! yes it said you may bring it at interview. is it okay that my lawyers mailed it to them? or is there a risk that I will be asked for them at interview?
V COct 2, 2021
I am surprised that the lawyer mailed it( not following the proper instructions). asking medicals to get to the interview is very common. what did you guys gain by mailing them. ?
V COct 2, 2021
will they be asked again at interview? yes they will since that is what they wanted. you may be lucky if they don’t ask.
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Varun MadanOct 2, 2021
thanks. the instructions said the following: to avoid any delays in processing you application it is recommended that you submit a completed form i693. you may bring the I-693 with you to the interview. the first line was implied to suggest that we can submit them via mail or bring them to the interview. given this was in mid September, the lawyers sent it to uscis hoping that we can get the GC in sep. I do have a copy of the i693, do you think I can take that over, or should I get medicals done again? thank you for the guidance
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teey laNov 8, 2021
@ s p any interview questions can you share it?
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Varun MadanNov 17, 2021
all! I had my interview and now have the GC. it was employment based EB1. @VC - they did ask me for Medicals and thankfully my doctors had given me a sealed second copy. thanks for your inputs and nudge
V CNov 17, 2021
@varun - congratulations!!!
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Varun MadanNov 17, 2021
@m ace- the questions were very basic around employment responsibilities, trave and visa history etc. it was fairly low stress and more like a conversation. all the best
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A SNov 17, 2021
congrats !! when did u have ur interview? how long did u have to wait post that ? FO ?
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Varun MadanNov 17, 2021
interview in early Nov. waited for a week or so
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Yes MolaJan 24, 2022
hi there, is your case approved yet?
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Varun MadanFeb 5, 2022
yes
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Yes MolaFeb 5, 2022
thanks Varun!
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Yes MolaFeb 5, 2022
@ A S have your case been approved yet? if so, how long did u wait after completing your interview ? thanks in advance!
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A SFeb 5, 2022
waiting
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Varun MadanFeb 6, 2022
@AS wow, did you enquirer why?
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A SFeb 6, 2022
my lawyer raised a request to enquire

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