485 Interview

[carolinem]

I am a Canadian Citizen living in the United States, married to an American Citizen for 4 years.

We applied all immigration papers in Feb. 2007. I have received a card allowing me to work, I have had biometrics done, I have gotten my SSN. On Thursday July 19, 2007 we went for an interview Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS.

From what I had read on this board, I was under the impression that we would find out if I was approved immediately after the interview and would get a stamp in my passport at that time. Well, I asked the woman that conducted the interview what happens now and she said we would receive the decision in the mail.

I am now concerned that there is a problem, as it seems that people find out if they are approved at the time of the interview. Can someone tell me if I should be concerned.

Thank you for your help.

[darkfilipina]

Interview

Hi!! I read your post did you have your interview? I'm canadian also and my interview this coming sept 6, just wonder if you can help me out to let me know what do I need to bring for interview and same question I have did they stamp your passport or?? they will send it to you by mail ?? thanks

darkfilipina

[barb22]

Hi ,
They are still checking your file.I had the same situation a year ago.I had my interview on april 11 and I got a letter from Ins on august 2.It was Request for an evidence that mean that I had to send them some more docs prooving my marriage.I got my 10 yr GC on sep 15 same year.

[thetreble]

Not all decisions are made at the time of the interview. I also read a lot of stuff that said you get approved or denied on the day, only to realize that those were peoples experiences pre-9/11 and a long time ago.

It seems moderately standard now that they will let you know post-interview after they properly review you. Like the above poster said, there might be something they are not so sure of and have to review it first. So, I guess..be patient. haha We are already all so patient but, all you can do is wait.

[alizka]

to carolinem

Hi,
I had the AOS interview on June 27, wasn`t told the decision either....haven`t got any mail from immigration yet.

[carolinem]

Thank you for all your replies. I feel better now knowing that not everyone gets the stamp of approval at their interview. I will just sit back and wait now.

[canadianinmd]

Thank you for all your replies. I feel better now knowing that not everyone gets the stamp of approval at their interview. I will just sit back and wait now.

Yes do not worry. I am a Canadian citizen as well and married to an American. I had my interview way back in early Sept and they still have not made a decision. THe posters on this thread are so right, just have patience and do not worry about it.
But I must say, get yourself a travel document if you plan to go back to Canada or another country for a visit. The current fee is about 180 and i read its going up to 300 on the 1st of August.