this that
Jan 16, 2025
Post interview status update
The interview was completed and the case must be reviewed
Hi all,
Just had my(derivative) applicant's I-485-based interview today in the Seattle Field office.
My spouse(primary applicant) was also present. Most of the questions were targeted towards me.
The interview lasted for almost 50 minutes, it went well overall except for the fact that we manage finances differently. We use Venmo/Zelle and do not use a joint account. I had printed proof of monthly Zelle/Venmo transactions between the two of us which had scheduled monthly transactions toward the mortgage.
Apart from that we submitted a marriage certificate, lease agreements, home title, car title, home insurance, bills, etc which had our names.
Showed trip details, and color photos of engagement and marriage. Also showed additional marriage photos on the phone as we were asked for additional photos.
In the end, the officer said everything looked good and they did not need any additional documents. They also said that approval depends on whether my PD is current. They said that they needed to verify the Yes/No security questions that were asked. So, in short, I wasn't told on the spot if I was interviewed.
An hour after the interview, I got a status update "The interview was completed and the case must be reviewed".
What does this mean? Past Reddit history searches don't look promising and it took months for people to get approved. Some were even asked for a secondary interview.
Honestly, a little disappointed to receive that status as I have heard cases where people got approved on the same or the next day but I didn't hear about this status earlier.
Thanks!
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No BodyJan 17, 2025
Sorry about your experience. I wouldn't know the answer to your question but would you mind if I ask if your case is employment based and if you have kids? Anyways, good luck with your case.
this thatJan 17, 2025
@api kaify My wife was allowed to get her phone. I wasn't.
Dis you get your actual interview date?
this thatJan 17, 2025
@No Body Yes EB-3 ROW and no kids.
this thatJan 17, 2025
@api kaify Congrats. Nice to hear that.
All the best. Would you be the only interviewee or would it be with your spouse as well?
L MNJan 19, 2025
@this that hi :) thanks for sharing your experience. did you get an answer ?? I have my interview coming on next month!
Howdy TexasJan 22, 2025
did you already get your card in the mail?
this thatJan 22, 2025
@api kaify Yes, Thanks! All the best to youfor your interview.
@Howdy Texas Not yet. Status is “Card is being produced”. How about you???
Howdy TexasJan 22, 2025
@this that i hope we'll get it sooner..🙏🙏
this thatJan 23, 2025
@api kaify :
Every doc where you can prove that your marriage is bonafide.
Think of : Marriage certificate(translated), lease agreements, mortgage statements(if applicable), photos from trips mentioning time and date, flight tickets taken together, Wedding pics, Engagement pics, significant dates related to relationship - engagement, first meet, proposal, wedding.
For employment, just current offer letter and EVL. I wasnt asked for it though.
this thatJan 23, 2025
@Howdy Texas: My status changed to "Case was approved" on 01/22. Its weird that first it got changed to "Card is being produced" and then "Case was approved" but I guess that's how USICS status updates work.
