PD: Oct 2021
30 de ago de 2025
Interview Experience PD 0CT 2021 from BDV
Hi Everyone,
I wanted to share a quick update regarding my recent green card interview. The interview went smoothly and lasted about 35–40 minutes.
The officer asked me:
• Introduction, Status on last US arrival, education history, current work history (not working for sponsor currently), yes/no question from 485 form, how did you find out this sponsor/job?
• Why I chose an unskilled position despite having a bachelor’s degree.
• What do you like about the sponsor Job?
• Whether I had a contract signed with BDV, I replied yes but then he asked for a copy of contract.
• About any traffic violations (I mentioned I had a recent speeding ticket and one in the past, and explained that I will resolve the current one by the deadline).
• If I plan to move to sponsor location to work for my sponsor (I confirmed yes).
At the end of the interview, I submitted my I-485J and employment verification letter, medical report, even though the officer did not specifically request them. He also kept a copy of my sponsor paychecks from when I had previously worked there.
The officer mentioned that working in an unskilled role despite having a degree could raise a concern, but said he would review all of my documents before making a final decision. I simply acknowledged his comment.
Now this was my experience, I gave interview 2 days ago and the status is still “scheduled for interview “. Anyone know how long until this changes?
for those having interview, be well prepared and don’t be scared, you’ll be fine, just answer honestly. Good Luck !!!
EB3-3
Unskilled worker (requiring less than 2 years of training or experience)
Días totales: 1595 días
Case
2022-05-18
Today
I-485
1595 días
Texas Service Center: I-485
Timeline Map
2021-10-12
I-485
Added
D-218
LC Filed
2022-05-18
I-485
Submission to USCIS
2024-07-24
I-485
D+798
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
2025-07-23
I-485
D+1162
Interview
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Mark White30 de ago de 2025
First of all Congratulations! You are almost towards the finish line.
I recently had my interview as well but my questions were very casual. Just asked me what my job was in and what I will do. I was done in about 5 minutes, guess it depends on the visa officer.
Again you cannot be overqualified for EB3 EW so nothing to be worried about. I have 2 masters myself so I was prepared if they asked me about it.
The status for me changed in around 3 days. Plus you have already worked for your sponsor so that’s something that proves that you are serious about this. In my case I have not worked for my sponsor.
Green Green30 de ago de 2025
thank you for your sharing. I am currently not working for my sponsor. I am scared if I have an interview. I heard your sharing and I feel not much worry now! my PD is Feb 2021
PD: Oct 202130 de ago de 2025
@Mark White Thanks, I was kinda worried after the interview but later realized that I have submitted all the documents like EVL 485J and legit sponsor so I stopped worrying lol. So I’m sharing so that others can get some insight about the interview and what to expect.
PD Sep 21 202130 de ago de 2025
Could you please let me know how much did you paid for 485J submission?
PD: Oct 202130 de ago de 2025
@PD Sep 21 2021 I didn’t pay for it. It’s free
GB B30 de ago de 2025
@PD: Oct 2021 thank you so much! I’m also not currently working for my sponsor. I think I remember when you mentioned in other post about skilled job. did they ask you about it?
GB B30 de ago de 2025
@PD: Oct 2021 in my case, I worked for my sponsor for a year but I told them that I need a break.
PD: Oct 202130 de ago de 2025
@GB B currently working in skilled field it’s been 3 yrs almost since I last worked for my sponsor
GB B30 de ago de 2025
@PD: Oct 2021 same here 🙌🏻 did the office asked about your current job? if yes, what did you say?
Eb3 waiting30 de ago de 2025
@PD: Oct 2021 Did they ask anything about your skilled job? Also did you submit the i485J from previous employer or new one?
PD: Oct 202130 de ago de 2025
@GB B @EB3 Other Workers I told where I work in skilled position. then he asked where and how much I earn? the 485j is still from my sponsor employer they are willing to rehire me. I told interviewer I’ll work for my sponsor after my gc is approved
GB B30 de ago de 2025
@PD: Oct 2021 you told because he asked or you provide the info randomly ? I’m just wondering if USCIS already knew about your new job ( last question promise lol )
Tribal Chief30 de ago de 2025
@PD: Oct 2021 are you using your Ead for the skill job?
PD: Oct 202130 de ago de 2025
@tribal chief yes I am
PD: Oct 202130 de ago de 2025
@GB B haha he asked me if I have applied other jobs so I mentioned I’m temporarily working in a skilled position. then he asked the company name, location and pay.
PD: Oct 202130 de ago de 2025
@GB B the officer asked me a lot of questions lol
GB B30 de ago de 2025
@PD: Oct 2021 OMG! I’m
on the same same situation. waiting 67 days for them to schedule my second interview. I’ll definitely get ready for those questions! thank you again and Please keep us posted
Tribal Chief30 de ago de 2025
@GB B what is your scenario? why second interview? what was your case update before the second interview came up?
GB B30 de ago de 2025
@tribal chief I’m still trying to figure out. case remains pending during the retrogression - they sent medical RFE March and then case is ready to interview . I had a first one in 2022. everything f was okay
GB B30 de ago de 2025
@tribal chief I have other friends from the same sponsor ( Taco Bell : BDV ) getting a second other approved already . impossible to understand
waiting 765 30 de ago de 2025
congrats 👏
yellow banana 🍌 30 de ago de 2025
hi @GB B are you getting 2nd interview?
GB B30 de ago de 2025
@yellow banana 🍌 yes :( case is ready to interview to be scheduled ( 68 days on this status ) already called tier 2, congressman, but nothing so far
yellow banana 🍌 30 de ago de 2025
@yellow banana 🍌 wow! I had my interview back then in June 2023. Have worked for sponsor and left due to health issues. I got crp Nov 2023. I wish you will get approved soon.
GB B30 de ago de 2025
@yellow banana 🍌 me too friend! wishing the same for you. thank you
December 202030 de ago de 2025
don’t worry the status will change once you become current so just relax and don’t think a lot
eb3 other30 de ago de 2025
@PD: Oct 2021 since you are not current yet, they’ll put your status back to CRP if everything goes well.
when i had my interview done, and pd wasn’t current, they put my status CRP right after i walked out of the office.
December 202030 de ago de 2025
@eb3 other are you approved now ??
eb3 other30 de ago de 2025
@January 2021 unfortunately not yet. made multiple e service requests got nothing but generic response.
been current for 7 months now.
December 202030 de ago de 2025
@eb3 other what’s your pd
eb3 other31 de ago de 2025
@January 2021 December 2020
December 202031 de ago de 2025
@eb3 other did you apply alone or with your wife)?
eb3 other1 de sep de 2025
@January 2021 with my spouse.
PD Sep 21 20211 de sep de 2025
@PD: Oct 2021 Oh, your lawyer didn’t charge you? Thanks for letting me know! My lawyer has been gradually raising even FedEx fees these days, so I’m worried about how much they’ll charge me when I need to file the 485J.
December 20201 de sep de 2025
@eb3 other i wish you all the best am the same case as you my pd is January 2021 i added my spouse later on the case I have not received any rfe or interview yet i been current for 7 months did you add your spouse later or was she added at the same time as you
PD: Oct 20211 de sep de 2025
@PD Sep 21 2021 are you working for your employer? what’s your case status
eb3 other1 de sep de 2025
@January 2021 she was added at the same time.
December 20201 de sep de 2025
@eb3 other good luck i wish uou all the best mind i added her later on the process
sharmeen moona2 de sep de 2025
any update yet?
m m2 de sep de 2025
thanks for sharing. what did you say to this question? Why I chose an unskilled position despite having a bachelor's degree.
m k3 de sep de 2025
@Mark White Congratulations! May I know where you’re from? I’m from the UK.
GB B10 de sep de 2025
@PD: Oct 2021 any updates on your status?
PD: Oct 202110 de sep de 2025
@GB B Surprised to receive a big fat RFE notice. I already submitted 485j and EVL during interview but they’re requesting it again plus all employment history since last arrival, W2, address history with proof like utilities bill or something to prove you stayed there, copy of contract with BDV
GB B10 de sep de 2025
@PD: Oct 2021 😖😖😖 so tired of them!!! what’s your
country?
PD: Oct 202110 de sep de 2025
@GB B from Nepal. Any update on your case?
GB B10 de sep de 2025
@PD: Oct 2021 I have so many friends from Nepal working with my sponsor!!! no updates 80 days case is ready to interview to be schedule ( second interview ) pretty sure they messed up with my case
GB B22 de sep de 2025
@PD: Oct 2021 hey friend! any success with your RFE?
PD: Oct 202122 de sep de 2025
@GB B Lawyer is reviewing documents for RFE. Lawyer is taking long time for the response
GB B22 de sep de 2025
@PD: Oct 2021 wishing all the best! our situation is very similar that’s why I want to have some idea. thank you so much for sharing
GB B29 de sep de 2025
@PD: Oct 2021 hey there! did you have any problems with BDV/sponsor siginjng your J because you were no longer working? they told me that they will only sign if I’m currently working or rehire process?
PD: Oct 202130 de sep de 2025
yeah that’s what BDV said to me. I told them I’m still willing to work with my sponsor after green card. After that, BDV said they’ll talk to the sponsor and see if they’re willing to rehire me and told me I have to look for another sponsor on my own incase my sponsor doesn’t want to hire me. But luckily they were willing to hire me so I got the 485j signed by them
GB B30 de sep de 2025
@PD: Oct 2021 awesome! I kind said the same.. how long did it take for envoy to finish the supplement J for you?
PD: Oct 20211 de oct de 2025
@GB B kind of late like two days before interview. you just keep messaging them, let them know it’s urgent and interview is near. double check your Supp J, make sure everything is filled out and correct so you don’t get RFE again after interview like me for Supp J
MZ A13 de oct de 2025
@PD: Oct 2021 any update? you pd is not even current yet and they still asking so many things
MZ A13 de oct de 2025
@PD: Oct 2021 did you get the RFE again for supplement J? they didn’t raise any questions about the contract from BDV. that’s a relief atleast.
PD: Oct 202114 de oct de 2025
@MZ A still preparing for the rfe, I did get rfe to submit the contract with BDV
Eb3 waiting19 de nov de 2025
@PD: Oct 2021 Bro any update?
PD: Oct 202119 de nov de 2025
@Eb3 waiting RFE submitted like week ago, haven’t received any update yet
Eb3 waiting13 de dic de 2025
@PD: Oct 2021 Any update? timi Nepal bata haina? mero interview aaudai xa next week. kei qs haru sodhna thiyo. email ma kura garna milxa? like personal identification navako email bata.
PD: Oct 202116 de dic de 2025
@Eb3 waiting bro kei update aako xaina. Yei sodhana ma answer garxu
