A couple walked into a USCIS office for their I-130 and I-485 marriage-based Adjustment of Status interview and walked out without one. The interview was cancelled at the door. The notice handed over cited only “due to unforeseen circumstances.”
What the notice said
Staff gave the couple a printed notice while they waited inside the office. It did not explain the reason in detail. It only confirmed that the interview would be rescheduled later, with no date or timeline provided.
Why the delay is stressful
The sudden cancellation left them anxious about their case status. When paperwork is complete and the interview day arrives, postponement adds pressure. You invest time, money and planning, so an empty update feels like a setback.
Not linked to country pauses
The couple confirmed they are not from any of the 19 countries where green card processing is paused. That rules out travel bans or country-specific holds. Yet others reported the same experience on the same day.
What other applicants faced
Several applicants said their interviews were cancelled after hours of waiting. Some were turned away at the door. Others were told officers could not access files or that staff had called in sick.
What experts are saying
Immigration experts say these last-minute cancellations are common now. Rescheduled dates often take weeks or months. Each delay pushes your case back and adds to the overall wait.
What is causing the backlog
Experts point to staff shortages and rising workloads at USCIS. Policy changes and new directives keep arriving. Officers then struggle to process files at the same pace.
What you can do next
For now, all you can do is wait for a new date. There is no formal channel to challenge a door-side cancellation. Stay organised, keep documents ready and prepare for a longer timeline.
