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Whatever you do, don't ghost them! I've seen candidates do that and it never ends well. Communication is key here.
I'm a military spouse too and have dealt with this exact situation multiple times! The key is to reach out as soon as possible and be upfront about your situation. Most employers are incredibly understanding when it comes to military families - they know we have unique scheduling challenges that are completely out of our control. When you contact them, mention that you're a military spouse and briefly explain that an unexpected service commitment has come up. Offer 2-3 alternative dates/times that would work better for you, and emphasize how excited you are about the opportunity. I've never had an employer react negatively to this - if anything, they often appreciate the advance notice rather than a last-minute cancellation. You've got this! Military spouses are resilient and adaptable, which are qualities employers value. Good luck! 🙏
Quick question - did they give you a reason for the reschedule when they contacted you? That might give you a clue about what to expect.
Hey Miguel! I went through the exact same thing last year. When I called back, I was on hold for about 45 minutes but eventually got through to someone really helpful. They told me my interview was rescheduled because the officer had a family emergency. My advice: be patient with the wait time, have your receipt number ready, and don't be afraid to ask questions. The rescheduled interview actually went smoother than I expected. You've got this! 🙏
Jackson Carter
lmao welcome to the USCIS waiting room. grab a seat, we'll be here a while 🙃
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Rudy Cenizo
Hey Anna! I went through something similar last year and can definitely relate to the stress. A few things that helped me: 1. For the attorney change - definitely file that G-28 form ASAP like others mentioned. Also, I'd recommend calling USCIS after you file it to confirm they received it and updated your records. Sometimes things get lost in their system. 2. About the interview timing - your lawyer might be a bit optimistic saying "within a month." Processing times really depend on your field office. You can check the current processing times for your specific office on the USCIS website. Some offices are processing much faster than others right now. 3. One thing I found super helpful was setting up a USCIS online account if you haven't already. Sometimes you'll see updates there before you get anything in the mail. 4. Don't stress too much about the "Case Was Received" status - mine stayed like that for months and then suddenly jumped to "Interview Was Scheduled" without any intermediate updates. The waiting is honestly the worst part of this whole process, but try to stay patient. Your case is probably just moving through normal processing. Keep us posted on how it goes!
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