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ahmed waqar
Nov 23, 2025
CR-1 Visa – Administrative Processing / “System Down” – Riyadh Embassy
Hi everyone, I recently had my CR-1 visa interview at the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh. The interview went well, the officer said my documents were complete and they didn’t need anything additional from my side. However, after the interview, my CEAC status shows "REFUSED" The officer mentioned that the system was down I wanted to check here if anyone has had a similar experience with CR-1 visa administrative processing at Riyadh Embassy, especially where: The officer said your documents were fine, No extra documents were requested, There was a “system down” or processing delay. How long did it take for your case to move forward? When did you receive your passport? Any advice or updates would be really helpful! Thanks in advance. #cr1 #interview #ir1 #embassy #riyadh
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Life Liberty & Pursuit of Happiness
Sep 6, 2025
Interview Experience
Interview #interview #BDV #sameSponser #PD_Feb2022 #firstinterview #TacoBell   It was a tough interview, lasted about 2 hours. At first, she asked me my Id, and valid Passport, asked me to do fingerprints, and took a picture. After that, she asked me for my recent pay stubs, W-2, and tax returns. I took off for two months off. I never quit, just took off for two months. I didn't travel out of the country. At my pay stubs, she saw 2-months gap, after that she was very difficult, even though I mentioned it was a vacation, she pushed me through a lot of questions: what did you do in 2 months? Where did you go? What vacation? Where did you go? Why did you take such a long vacation? Working at Taco bell, there cannot be months off period, it's not vacation, you quit your job, why you quit your job? Repeated more than 3,4 times, why did you leave your job? Why is your W-2's pay so low?  (I worked full-time for first year, after that an average of 21 hours per week, around $11k per year). You are a permanent worker, why do you work fewer hours?  Why only part-time? Why didn't you work full-time?   Questions about BDV: ENVOY   How did you find out about this job? BDV? How do you know about BDV? How you know this company is legit? Where is BDV located? Did you pay? How much did you pay? How did you make your payment? How do you communicate with BDV? Did you make any phone calls? Why didn't you go to the office? Why didn't you see them in person? Where are they located? (Repeat) How did you make your payment? (Repeat)   If you have BDV, why you need Envoy? Who filed your LC? Bdv or Envoy? How are they related? Who file your I-40? Who filed your I-485? Who help you to prepare these documents? Do you make any phone calls? How much you pay to Envoy? Did you make any extra payments to Envoy? How you know this company is legit? Who is your lawyer? Where is your lawyer’s office located? Why do you need you lawyer when you have BDV? Do you make any phone calls with a lawyer? How you communicate with a lawyer?  How do they prepare your documents? Why didn't you see your lawyer in person?  Do you have any proof that you sent the money to BDV? Some questions she will repeats like how you make your payments? Who prepares your docs? How? Phone calls? Bdv’s questions, like location.   WORK How you find this job? Who is your owner? Where is your company's head office? What is the address? Who is HR?   (Not the work location but the head office address, From LC, Remember the Head office & the work locations are different)   Status Why this job even after your degree? Why did you choose an 11-13k job after having such a degree? Did you pay to Taco Bell to work there? (Important + asked On repeat) (she asked me this question 3-4 times this question) Where did you go to college? What was your status? Why did you transfer to a community college? How did you pay for your tuition? Where did you live there?   Work history: (very short Time for me, Like Yes, no Questions) EAD through TPS. What did you do? Where did you work? Did you work here? where did you leave? (Texas) Again, back to the sponsor’s Job! Why you move to Indiana from Texas to work for Taco Bell? Don't they have Taco Bell in Texas? Current Job: Where are you working Currently? What do you at work? Why are you working fewer hours? Who is your manager? Do you have any crews who work there who had a green Card from your work location? Where are they from? Is this your permanent job? When did you start working? She was still not satisfied with my 2 months off, even after all these questions she asked me: what festivals did you celebrate in two months off? Name the festivals? What did you do? where did you go? Do you have any other jobs?   Finally, At the end she was calmer than at the beginning of the interview. Nicely she began asking Yes, No questions. Just 3-4 yes no questions? Like: Have you been arrested? Violated your status? She noticed my I-485, errors on yes, no question. I explained her it was a mistake, I already submitted rfe.   Ask me do you still live at the Texas address? Ask me where do you live now? (she asked me utility bill, I didn't have one, I said no) Ask me to confirm the address? Did you understand all the questions asked? Collected further documents: Sup j, G-28, medical, birth certificate.   Made me sign a few papers. like I attend the interview w/o an attorney. I understood all the questions asked. 5-7 pages of asked questions and answers print pages with initial. ok, interview is over. And mentioned to me that we will notify you at your mailing address.     Tips: Be confident, tell truth, if you don't know just say I don't remember. Don't make up any answers. Make the answer very short. Unless asked for an explanation. Don't give extra informations. Be well prepared and have valid points and supporting documents for any doubts. Make a copy of the tax returns since you started working for the sponsor's company. Have valid points and documents. Note: I won't be able to answer any of the questions, every case are different and I might have wrong or invalid answers, I would highly recommend recommend to consult legal team if you have any doubts. Just sharing my experience. Don’t be nervous, they won't know any details until you enter the room and they open your file.(Some cases might have notes like police arrest, traffic tickets) Just be honest. I know some people who had their interview over in just 5 minutes. Depends on your officers and your LUCK. Prepare Well, Best wishes 🙏 !!!
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Hari G
Jul 31, 2025
EB1C Interview Experience
Hello All, I wanted to share my experience from my EB1C I-485 interview: Country of Birth: India Case Category: EB1C Priority Date: March 2019 I-485 Receipt Date: February 24, 2025 Spouse’s Combo Card Received: June 9, 2025 Interview Letter Received: First week of July 2025 Interview Date & Time: July 31, 2025, at 8:30 AM EST We were instructed to arrive at least 30 minutes early. Upon arrival, officers checked our interview appointment letter and a valid photo ID before letting us in. We then went through a security screening process similar to what you'd experience at an airport. After clearing security, we proceeded to the reception desk. There, we submitted our interview letter and photo IDs again. The receptionist took a photo of each applicant and scanned the index fingers of both hands. Once that was done, we were issued a ticket number and directed to the waiting area. When our name was called (it was also displayed on the screen in the waiting room), we were escorted to the interview room. The officer asked for original versions of the following documents: Passports Birth Certificates Marriage Certificate Current Employment Verification Letter (to confirm ongoing employment with the petitioner) The officer began by interviewing me (the primary applicant) first, followed by my spouse. The questions were based on the I-485 application and included: Full Name, Date of Birth, Father’s and Mother’s Names Spouse’s Name and Date of Birth Do you or your spouse have any other names or DOBs used previously (e.g., before marriage)? Current residential address Size of the household Household income Address history since 2020 (in chronological order) Highest education degree Current Job Title, Company Name, and Work Location Who filed the petition All standard Yes/No questions listed on the I-485 My attorney joined via phone throughout the interview. 👉 Note: We were required to carry a properly filled and signed Form G-28, which includes the attorney’s full details, signature, and date—as well as the applicant’s signature and date. Key Notes: 1. One of my Yes/No responses differed from what was on the original I-485. The officer allowed me to correct the response and sign electronically on a tablet to confirm the update. 2. Even if there are no corrections, both applicants are still required to sign the I-485 attestation confirming that all the information is accurate and up to date. 3. The officer asked if we had any other names or DOBs used previously. For my spouse, the answer was yes, and she provided her maiden name (name prior to marriage). 4. After reviewing all documents in hand, the officer asked if I had anything additional to submit. I responded that everything had already been submitted. My attorney added, "Please let us know if anything appears missing or if you'd like us to provide anything now." The officer responded, “It looks like I have everything here—nothing to worry about.” At the end, my attorney inquired about the status. The officer stated she would review the case by the end of the day and make a decision. Since the priority date is current and visa numbers are available, she didn’t anticipate any issues and mentioned we should expect an update within a couple of days. ✅ My recommendation to all applicants: Please go through your I-485 thoroughly before your interview. Be familiar with every section, especially your address history, employment history, and Yes/No questions. I’m sharing this based on my interview experience this morning to help others in this group who will go through the process in the future. Don’t lose hope—together we can make this journey successful. Positive outcomes are possible for all of us. #Greencard #EB1C #interview
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