LANE 9: STRESS-TEST questions Flashcards

• “The marriage- based case was denied in (May 12th) 2017 because after the interview, the testimony, and submitted documents, USCIS believed that we couldn’t provide sufficient evidence enough to support our case, so the underlying I-130 petition got denied. My I-485 application was then subsequently denied because of that. The second family-based application in 2021 got denied because I was no longer eligible for that category of an unmarried child and under 21 years old category that I applied for, after my marriage.”

• The decision notice I received mentioned an issue where an inaccurate information was provided during the testimony.
• But it’s my understanding that our applications ultimately got denied because USCIS believed that we couldn’t provide sufficient evidence enough to establish our marriage. Not because of fraud-finding.
• I brought the actual document with me.

• Back in January 1st 2015, I got married with my ex-wife in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Then we filed I-130 application for me. We did the interview in 2016, and after the interview, the testimony, and submitted documents, USCIS believed that we couldn’t provide sufficient evidence enough to support our case, so the underlying I-130 petition got denied. My I-485 application was then subsequently denied because of that. We ultimately divorced in June, 25th, 2018.

• My mom filed an application for me as unmarried child and less than 21 years old. Unfortunately, I was no longer eligible for that category anymore because of my previous marriage, so the I-485 got denied in 2021.

• They’re based on completely different immigration categories. The previous cases were family-based. My current case is employment-based through an approved EB-3 petition sponsored by Safeway. I’m currently working for the sponsoring employer, and the job offer is still available.”

• “My previous adjustment applications were based on different family-based categories and were denied because I was no longer eligible under those specific bases. My current application is different and based on my approved EB-3 employment petition. I currently work for the sponsoring employer in the offered position”

Yes. It's still available

Yes. I've worked there since October, 2022

No. My employer, position, location, and my duties stay the same.

• I left the United States in June 2022 after I was selected for H-1B. I went to Vietnam for my H-1B consular processing and interview. I was admitted back into the United States in September 2022 in H-1B status and started working for Safeway on October 3, 2022.

• During that period I was a student at Camden County College through May 2022. After that I was preparing for my departure and H-1B consular processing. I wasn’t working during that period. I left the U.S. in June and returned in September in H-1B status.

• I’m currently in H-1B status. I have a pending employment-based adjustment application under EB-3 Professional.”

This is the answer I want you to use—not “my current status is EB-3.” EB-3 is your immigrant classification/category, not your present nonimmigrant status.

• My mother filed an I-130 for me as the primary beneficiary in the adult unmarried-son category. It is still pending. My current I-485, however, is not based on that petition. My current application is based on my approved EB-3 employment petition through Safeway.”

If they ask the priority date: “December 28, 2022.”

• There are historical issues that USCIS identified in my previous family-based case, and I’m aware of them. My current application reflects my current circumstances, including my employment with Safeway, my current address, my H-1B status, and my employment-based petition. If there’s a particular discrepancy you’re asking about, I will try my best to explain it.

• Answer them literally and truthfully.

For example: “Have you ever been married?” → “Yes, once.”

“Have you ever filed an immigration application?” → “Yes.”

“Have you ever worked without authorization?” → “No.”

“Have you ever been arrested?” → “No.”

“Have you ever violated your status?” → “No.”

“Have you ever been a member of an organization?” → “Yes. APhA and HPSO.”

Don’t volunteer a five-minute explanation unless the officer asks.

• “I do remember that we met at a restaurant in Philadelphia, but I don’t remember the name of it”

• “We lived together at the houses at Hunting Park Ave and Rorer st. that we gave USCIS at that time”

• “We were interviewed separately. We got asked about our marriage and asked to draw a diagram about house arrangements.”

• “The decision notice mentioned details like where and how we met, living arrangements, employments and school. I don’t remember all the exact details but I brought it with me”

• “I don’t remember the exact date. We got to know each other and eventually started dating”

• “Federal tax return, life insurance, vehicle registration, joint bank account, photographs, affidavits from family/friends”

• We were young, and over time, we realized we had different expectations of home life and parenting. We ultimately decided to part away.

• The decision notice I received mentioned an issue where an inaccurate information was provided during the testimony.
• But it’s my understanding that our applications ultimately got denied because USCIS believed that we couldn’t provide sufficient evidence enough to establish our marriage. Not because of fraud-finding.
• I brought the actual document with me.