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Ahhh good luck! I’ve been through it so I can empathize. It’s so nerve wracking even when you know logically you have nothing to be scared about.
I took a binder about 4 inches thick of all our paperwork and pictures. Our interviewer loosened up after 5 minutes because we were organized and he could quickly tell we were legit.
My advice - dress up in a little more formal attire than usual (we went for “Sunday best”). And only answer the questions they ask. Don’t ramble. :)
Remember - all they’re trying to do is remove any doubt that you’re committing immigration fraud. If your marriage is legit, you have little to worry about. Good luck! DM me with any questions!!
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My family was very nervous as well and my mom DEFINITELY has the same defense mechanism you’re describing.
Our lawyer reminded us that they conduct so many sketchy interviews and have seen everything under the sun, so people “like us” have nothing to worry about (came from Canada).
Weirdest part for me was having to swear I wasn’t a communist... lmao
I have a Greencard and so does my partner. I interviewed in another country and the officer (a woman) was lovely. She knew I was catching a plane to get there and even said it would be ok if I was late.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, my partner got his a few years later and interviewed in NY and the guy was an a-hole.
He started by asking where his lawyer was. My partner said he didn’t have one. The officer said “your application states you would have a lawyer, Anthony”. My partner said, “My name isn’t Anthony”. He was looking at the wrong application.
From there the guy became more rude. He said that my partner may not get the Greencard because of the timing (it’s a Diversity VISA and has to be issued by a certain date each year). My partner asked if he could call and check on the approval and the guy said there was no way of contacting him. It would either just be approved or not.
Point is, it was the most unpleasant experience. But having lived in the US for a few years, we were used to Border Security at the airport and the way they try to intimidate you.
Basically the thing is to just keep calm and be super pleasant. And yes, don’t joke about anything because at best they’ll make you feel super awkward.
You’ll be fine. I’m sure you’ve dotted all your i’s and crossed your t’s. And if not, you do actually have some power to persuade the person that you have what you need. Just be as pleasant as possible. Good luck.
OP I was a nervous wreck before our interview too and it went so smoothly. Bring all your paperwork, take their questions seriously. You will be fine. If you are both similar age, can speak the same language, live together you have nothing to worry about. It’s a check a box process for these guys.
I wouldn’t worry at all, went through this, me and my SO are of different race, culture , language, religion,huge age gap, but we had a folder with pictures together from around the globe. After 3 questions, case was approved on a spot. Our own lawyer was hinting me it was fraud (waste of money, shouldn’t have a lawyer in a first place, and I told her to stay in the waiting room). We celebrated 10 year anniversary last weekend. You gonna be fine!
Which location are you interviewing?
Boston
Excited for you!! I know this is a stressful process. But just want to say I’m rooting for you, and I hope the day goes more smoothly than you could even hope for!
Hey everyone! I just wanted to say I appreciate all the positive vibes you put out there for my husband and I. Unfortunately when we arrived we were told they were canceling our interview again. While this isn’t the worst news it was still horrible. If anyone wants to put in a good word to their representatives and ask for them to consider helping the uscis in their furloughs I and many like me would greatly appreciate it. I’m guessing this won’t change much but it’s worth a shot.
I can’t agree more SC1! My husband and I had a rough day yesterday but today is a new day. I will say my husband is incredibly strong, while I walked away before I could cry or scream in front of them he stayed and asked them more questions. He was angry but he made me feel better afterwards. Even the security guards felt bad for us, saying how messed up it was. I’m hopeful for the two of us to get to the end of this constant battle!