There's no really real reason for a two hours Stokes interview for a couple that's been married for six years and has two kids. So here, the officer actually went ahead and conducted the N-400 and said that everything was approvable if the marriage was okay. In this video, we're going to talk about a two-hour Stokes interview that I attended earlier this week. Couples that sufficiently document their bona fide marriage will avoid the I-751 interview or pass the initial interview. Although this is not a complete list, and some of the subjects may not be covered at all, here is a list of some topics that you should be prepared to discuss: - How and where you met your spouse. Try not to wait until a Stokes Interview to gather all your evidence, do it before your first interview. Evidence such as:joint bank accounts, lease agreement, insurance and pictures from the wedding and trips together. In summary, this means that a very well-prepared I-751 petition will likely avoid the I-751 interview. We would say on the front end, try not to do that. So, does anybody know what the "another immigration" file is?
Perhaps you didn't give a full or correct answer because you were embarrassed to. What Happens If I Don't Pass The Stokes Interview? As she entered the U. They will also send you receipts for all the forms that you paid for.
The USCIS officer will likely ask questions about how you spend your lives together. Sometimes people never finalized their previous divorce, they have initiated a new one but didn't get the final stamp. In this article, we will discuss what you can do if you do not receive a decision at the end of your adjustment of the status interview in the US. The parties have another chance to explain the discrepancies to the USCIS. The examiner begins by initially asking innocuous and simple questions. Now after completing the request I've received a letter 5 days later stating that "Your application is currently pending 2nd Interview to be scheduled. • Interview by USCIS when Petitioner applies for removal of condition on residence under Form I-751. You may be asked to come back for another interview if they run out of time to ask you enough questions to confirm your eligibility or genuineness. Less than one percent of applications go through the Stokes Interview but you're supposed to get a notification that that's what you're going in for. We can evaluate your immigration case and find the best strategy to defend you from removal proceedings to help you stay in the United States.
The immigration officer has reason to believe you're ineligible for a green card. Just remember the longer time goes on, the more information is out there, and we're talking about a federal agency that has access to all sorts of law enforcement federal records that we don't even know about, but they can at the click of a button access FBI, DHS; all sorts of records about you. Let's help you avoid the I-751 interview all together. Proper preparation can make all the difference in being approved or denied for a Green Card. USCIS did not issue an immediate decision. Now, in this particular case, it was very, very unusual. The only update we had was that the I130 name was updated in May and that was it. Losing the case would eventually lead to a deportation case; something you should try to avoid. As quickly as you can, obviously not after you've been called out on the discrepancy do it beforehand. The interview is held four to six weeks after the initial one. Asked At A Stokes Interview? The structure of it is that they're videotaped, and the couple will be separated and interviewed separately by the officer. The beneficiary had a very clear answers, very smart person, everything went fine. National Benefits Center: I-485.
Second interview: The officer will invite you for a second interview to further discuss certain areas of your relationship or background. Background checks are required to be completed on all applicants who apply for the immigration benefit you are seeking. But there are things you can do to greatly improve your chances of avoiding it. Where did you go on your first date? Things to know about the Stokes process. We work very closely with clients who are scheduled for second interviews by anticipating the different questions and scenarios that may be asked by the immigration officer during the second interview, based on the inconsistencies and discrepancies of each individual case. After attending numerous interviews across the country, representing very different couples, appearing before different Immigration Officers, I have realized that all interviews follow a certain blueprint. For more information on other visa services we provide, please visit our website. If USCIS schedules you for a Stokes interview, we recommend that you work with an immigration attorney to develop a strategy and gather solid evidence of your bona fide marriage. The interviewer may ask questions about your family, education, work experience, and other topics related to your green card application. Depending on the nature of the questions, you may have a feel for whether the case officer has particular concerns given your answers, however, this may not be immediately clear. We are also on social media and on Skype: @LegalEaseUS.
She called my husband in first and he was already frustrated and didn't like how she treated me last time. If you're in a situation as an immigrant, where the relationship's breaking down and the petitioner is threatening you to call immigration, act as fast as you can by filing a VAWA application. Not knowing or understanding the system and laws of the U. S. can be a disadvantage for many foreign immigrants who wish to obtain permanent residency in the United States, either for themselves or for their loved ones. Through this questioning, the Officer elicits information that they will then later ask of the petitioner. I was interviewed for about 20min and then they interviewed him for 10min and called me back to explain discrepancies. They've lived together the entire time. Photo identification of the citizen spouse. It is common for a couple in the United States to be interviewed together by the same USCIS officer. If you Google what to expect in a Stokes Interview, you'll find yourself with lots of articles where you can get themes. Among other things, the receipts will contain your A-number, which you'll need if you have to correspond with USCIS about your case or find the status of your case. Their involvement will, where possible, provide you with the confidence you need that your application should lead to a positive outcome. Everything was very thorough, but it was just a little bit messy. Our attorney responds to the Notice of Intent to Deny addressing each inconsistency found.
It was so obvious, especially after the US citizen came into the room to answer questions. In a few rare cases the immigration officer who handled your case has simply left the department and the new officer needs to see you before they can process your case. A few weeks later, they received a Notice Of Intent To Deny. This article assumes that you have filed the I-751 petition jointly with your spouse and you continue to remain a married couple. In this case, the immigrant green card is conditional, and it is valid for the next two years. Can I Go To The Stokes Interview Alone? It is important that you treat the interview like a court case, come prepared with all the evidence in hand, learn your material and be ready to answer questions and be cross examined if not leave anything to chance, being over prepared can only help following tips will help you succeed and pass the interview in confidence:Review all immigration forms and supporting documents before the interview. It is in the spouse's interest to conduct good preparation for the initial marriage-based green card interview to increase their chances and get as early as possible permanent resident approval. Keep in mind, waiver cases are more complex and require additional documentation to establish eligibility for the requested waiver. For more info, check out the Boundless guide on common marriage green card interview questions. Marriage Fraud Suspicions. If it's some other language, we would say, yes, bring your translator to the Stokes Interview because it's still happening, and you have to attend even if you don't speak English.
Among their differences: - Vicente said that he met Corina shortly after he arrived in the U. at the age of 22. There were a couple of little discrepancies, but you know what? You should be getting receipts 2-3 weeks after filing.
I recommend getting an attorney if you get a notice for a second interview. The government did not think they had shown their marriage was a good faith marriage. Eventually, they prevailed. We like to submit a lot of good faith marriage evidence with our application because although you only need the required things to get it through the mail room, and through the process, when that officer opens up your folder the morning of the interview, they pull it out, and they flip through it, they're deciding, they're forming an opinion before they ever even lay eyes on you before they walk out in that waiting room and call you in. Questions that the immigration officer asks concern relationship history, family, shared living, and finances.
Individuals, attorneys and non-profits use the service on desktop or mobile device to prepare immigration forms accurately, avoiding costly delays. Advocating on Behalf of You and Your Family. My wife who is USC and I were seperatedly interviewed because I am currently in removal proceeding, maybe we were suspected at the very beggining. A check of our records establishes that your case is not ready for a decision as the investigation into your background still remains open. The Petitioner stated that at the time of the proposal, the Beneficiary did not present her with a ring, and that after the proposal, she went to look at wedding rings with the Beneficiary. However, there can be few more requests and different outcomes as a result of the interview. Improve Your Chances of Skipping the Interview.
Don't let this happen to you. Recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. In short, not preparing in advance is a risk couples in love should never, ever, take.