Me and my wife went for a green card interview to Atlanta, officer took the I 94 card but no decision what am I expecting?

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   Giacomo BeharPro

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   Answered February 05, 2013 20:32. It all depends if the officer thought this is a real marriage entered into in good faith or a bogus one of convenience to get a green card. Only you know the answer to that one.
   
   It is normal for the officer to take the I-94 card, since once your green card is issued, you will no longer need it. I wonder if he also took your work permit and AP card as well or not. For if he did, that would have been the clearest sign your green card was approved.
   
   You will now need to be patient. USCIS gives itself up to 90 days after an interview to issue a decision on a case. You can schedule an InfoPass appointment after 30, days, call the nationwide 800 number, contact your congressperson., senator, etc. nothing will help. JSCIS will issue the decision when they'll feel like it. Again, you need to be patient.

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   Samuel Maina

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   Answered February 05, 2013 23:10. He is going to review the file and your answers. If he needs more information he will request it. If not, he will issue a decision. Sorry that your wife had to endure his rude behavior.

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   Stephen CohenPro

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   Answered February 05, 2013 23:54. If rules in your wifes favor take her out to dinner, if not then write a complaint letter documenting what he did to his superior.

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   Megan Rogers

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   Answered February 06, 2013 13:29. Don't worry too much about it. They are required to take the I-94 card from you.
   
   You will get a decision by mail or a request for additional docs. How fast the case is done depends if the person who interviewed you is able to approve you or if they need a supervisor to sign off. You might get an approval very quickly, and it might take forever; that's how the Atlanta office works.

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