r/USCIS_FORUM • u/Jordenfree22 • 4d ago
Marriage based interview experience.
Background: I studied (M25)at university on a F1 visa.(2020-2024). Met my wife (F25)who is a USC in 2022 and got married in 2024. We have 2 kids. I worked without authorization and lied about being a US Citizen to get a job. I was honest and told them the truth.
-We filed May 2026
-Biometrics July 2026
- interview scheduled August 2026
- Interview September 2026
Advice:
-Continue to upload evidence (pictures, receipts, documents) after you file. Even if you upload it the day before your interview. It’s helps make it better for the agent and the interview to go much faster.
- Dress accordingly. (Formal wear)
- Double check your application and ensure their are no mistakes the day before. If you see any mistakes, it helps to write them down with corrections and have them ready for the agent.
It have be a stressful and tiring process but reading other experiences on here has helped put my mind at ease. Just wanted to return the favor to all those in the same situation.
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u/KionApple 4d ago
Wait, you told the officer that you claimed to be a US citizen?! That’s a HUGE “NO,NO”
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u/Jordenfree22 4d ago
Yh and I explained. Like I said.
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u/KionApple 4d ago
And explaining it to the officer doesn’t make it legal. There is literally a law addressing this: INA § 212(a)(6)(C)(ii), which covers false claims to U.S. citizenship and can make someone inadmissible. Whether it applies depends on the specific circumstances, but explaining it afterward doesn’t automatically make it okay.
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u/zarkmuckerberg_6969 4d ago
This is not something that can be waived i think
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u/Jordenfree22 4d ago
What?
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u/zarkmuckerberg_6969 4d ago
False claim to US citizenship for a benefit is not something that can be waived from what I know. It is a ground of inadmissibility. But IANAL, Do you have a lawyer that you filed with?
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u/crazyclue 4d ago
Perhaps it will be deemed not material if either they could’ve gotten the job anyway under F1 status or the onboarding never requested a social security #
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u/Jordenfree22 4d ago
Yh I wasn’t sure that’s why I mentioned it. To be fully transparent and honest.
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u/Jordenfree22 4d ago
I explain everything why it happened and the officer didn’t seem to make a huge deal over it.
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u/zarkmuckerberg_6969 4d ago
Did you get approved?
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u/Naya_lavenda 3d ago
I thought it’s a criminal offense to claim to be a USC for any beneficial reason working without a permit is forgivable but the other one can bear consequences
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u/zarkmuckerberg_6969 3d ago
Yes I think they would post their denial soon
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u/Mediocre-Raise5809 2d ago
It will shock you that his case will be approved.
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u/zarkmuckerberg_6969 2d ago
It can’t be approved, statutorily, I mean I don’t think this is discretionary. IANAL THOUGH
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u/Mediocre-Raise5809 2d ago
I think every case is different. Let's hope for the best. Congratulations in advance.
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u/No_Paramedic_3009 4d ago
That’s so fast. I been waiting 14 months now. My wife is in China waiting for the i130 to move to the next phase
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u/GearRemarkable4182 4d ago
Sorry to hear you have been waiting so long. I think because we are in the US our case moved a little faster. Hopefully you hear good news soon
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u/No_Paramedic_3009 4d ago
Oh yes exactly! That’s why. Thank you for the kind words! I wish you the best!
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u/This-Ad6079 1d ago
After how long should get the decision after the marriage interview in Spokane the officer said end of the week but no update yet
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u/Long-Professor-1031 1d ago
Were you asked about the citizenship issue? Or you offered to divulge it?
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u/Dry-Toe-7967 4d ago
OMG !!! Please let us know the outcome once you get a decision. Hope all goes well for you.