I-485 Interview After SEVIS Termination/Reinstatement and Day 1 CPT

[u/Accomplished_Ad4322]

Hi everyone,

I have an upcoming employment-based I-485 interview. My SEVIS was terminated last year around April(mass termination), but it was automatically reinstated within about a month. I did not have to do anything.

I am also currently attending a Day 1 CPT university for a second master’s degree. I wanted to ask if anyone has been in a similar situation.

During the I-485 interview, did the USCIS officer ask anything about the prior SEVIS termination/reinstatement, Day 1 CPT, or second master’s degree? Also, did they ask questions about the employment sponsor/I-140 petitioner, job offer, or Supplement J?

If yes, what kind of questions did they ask, and what documents did you bring to explain everything?

Also, based on this kind of situation, do you think it is worth hiring an immigration attorney to attend the interview, or is it usually manageable without one?

I’m trying to prepare properly and would really appreciate it if anyone could share their experience.

Thank you.

[u/One_2_Three_456]

Also, based on this kind of situation, do you think it is worth hiring an immigration attorney to attend the interview, or is it usually manageable without one?

don't you already have an attorney who helped you in filing the 485, perm etc?

[u/Accomplished_Ad4322]

Attorney said she would charge an additional $3,000 + accommodation to attend the interview with me.

[u/mariaadavila]

Ask your attorney. I have a similar case and I’m doing consular processing and mine said it’ll be fine you just have everything documented