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[przy 0]

I'm hoping I am not making a bad decision... well, more so a forced decision..I won't be able to be in Frankfurt, Germany for my spouse's interview. The flights are just too expensive at this time. I have tried adjusting dates/times and what not, but the cheapest I can find is still $1300-$1400 (with taxes). I am planning on sending my husband the copies of our paperwork that I was orginally going to bring: The I-130, G-325A, I-864 and the DS-230. I also have another I-864 if a joint sponsor is indeed needed. In addition that that, I am also sending along our photoalbum, plane tickets, greeting cards, phone calls and emails.

I hope that's good enough. Can anyone recommend anything else? I think I have all grounds covered. Of course, I know already to bring the interview invitation, passport and medical exam results. Am I forgetting anything else important that will help our case even though I can't attend his interview?

Thanks.

Best,

Przy

[Thai family 0]

In some countries they like time lines of relationships. Perhaps a brief one written by you and notarized could provide a bit of insurance and assurance at the same time. Just a thought. My kids interview is in Bangkok next week. I am prepared for that call in the middle of the night - " Please FedEx _________ now".

Edited July 16, 2008 by Thai family

[przy 0]

In some countries they like time lines or relationships. Perhaps a brief one written by you and notarized could provide a bit of insurance and assurance at the same time. Just a thought. My kids interview is in Bangkok next week. I am prepared for that call in the middle of the night - " Please FedEx _________ now".

Thanks for the tip. Good luck for the interview! I hope you only receive one call; "APPROVED!"

Edited July 16, 2008 by przy

[Thai family 0]

Thanks! I wish it were so easy as checking off a list and breathing easily.

[hunnyko 0]

I'm hoping I am not making a bad decision... well, more so a forced decision..I won't be able to be in Frankfurt, Germany for my spouse's interview. The flights are just too expensive at this time. I have tried adjusting dates/times and what not, but the cheapest I can find is still $1300-$1400 (with taxes). I am planning on sending my husband the copies of our paperwork that I was orginally going to bring: The I-130, G-325A, I-864 and the DS-230. I also have another I-864 if a joint sponsor is indeed needed. In addition that that, I am also sending along our photoalbum, plane tickets, greeting cards, phone calls and emails.

I hope that's good enough. Can anyone recommend anything else? I think I have all grounds covered. Of course, I know already to bring the interview invitation, passport and medical exam results. Am I forgetting anything else important that will help our case even though I can't attend his interview?

Thanks.

Best,

Przy

Hi Przy do you have chat logs if you chat online with him like from Yahoo Messenger you can save all the chats then print them:-) Also practice with him questions they might ask about you or both of you.

[przy 0]

Thanks! I wish it were so easy as checking off a list and breathing easily.

No problem! ...and don't we all? Unfortunately, the people who think like that are professional scammers most of the time. That's why we can't breathe easily and why we have to stress about dotting our "I's" and crossing our "T's"

I'm hoping I am not making a bad decision... well, more so a forced decision..I won't be able to be in Frankfurt, Germany for my spouse's interview. The flights are just too expensive at this time. I have tried adjusting dates/times and what not, but the cheapest I can find is still $1300-$1400 (with taxes). I am planning on sending my husband the copies of our paperwork that I was orginally going to bring: The I-130, G-325A, I-864 and the DS-230. I also have another I-864 if a joint sponsor is indeed needed. In addition that that, I am also sending along our photoalbum, plane tickets, greeting cards, phone calls and emails.

I hope that's good enough. Can anyone recommend anything else? I think I have all grounds covered. Of course, I know already to bring the interview invitation, passport and medical exam results. Am I forgetting anything else important that will help our case even though I can't attend his interview?

Thanks.

Best,

Przy

Hi Przy do you have chat logs if you chat online with him like from Yahoo Messenger you can save all the chats then print them:-) Also practice with him questions they might ask about you or both of you.

Got those too. Not much with chat logs as we are usually on for a second and then go to skype to chat for a couple hours. Got the question part nailed. I used Loto's (PatiencePaidOff) template for the questions and sent them to my hubby. Thanks very much!

[neethope 0]

Thanks! I wish it were so easy as checking off a list and breathing easily.

No problem! ...and don't we all? Unfortunately, the people who think like that are professional scammers most of the time. That's why we can't breathe easily and why we have to stress about dotting our "I's" and crossing our "T's"

I'm hoping I am not making a bad decision... well, more so a forced decision..I won't be able to be in Frankfurt, Germany for my spouse's interview. The flights are just too expensive at this time. I have tried adjusting dates/times and what not, but the cheapest I can find is still $1300-$1400 (with taxes). I am planning on sending my husband the copies of our paperwork that I was orginally going to bring: The I-130, G-325A, I-864 and the DS-230. I also have another I-864 if a joint sponsor is indeed needed. In addition that that, I am also sending along our photoalbum, plane tickets, greeting cards, phone calls and emails.

I hope that's good enough. Can anyone recommend anything else? I think I have all grounds covered. Of course, I know already to bring the interview invitation, passport and medical exam results. Am I forgetting anything else important that will help our case even though I can't attend his interview?

Thanks.

Best,

Przy

Hi Przy do you have chat logs if you chat online with him like from Yahoo Messenger you can save all the chats then print them:-) Also practice with him questions they might ask about you or both of you.

Got those too. Not much with chat logs as we are usually on for a second and then go to skype to chat for a couple hours. Got the question part nailed. I used Loto's (PatiencePaidOff) template for the questions and sent them to my hubby. Thanks very much!

Hi Przy, firstly I don't think it is a bad decision. USC attending the interview is more for emotional support and things will be fine don't worry. Just remember to tell your husband everything about you, like where you work, your siblings, family etc etc etc.. if you have missed any until now . And who is who in the wedding pictures... We decided on the same, that my husband won't travel to India during my interview so that he can take that vacation during my first few days in US, so that he would spend time with me and help me get used things around. All the best, stay cool and prepare for his arrival in the US

[przy 0]

Thanks! I wish it were so easy as checking off a list and breathing easily.

No problem! ...and don't we all? Unfortunately, the people who think like that are professional scammers most of the time. That's why we can't breathe easily and why we have to stress about dotting our "I's" and crossing our "T's"

I'm hoping I am not making a bad decision... well, more so a forced decision..I won't be able to be in Frankfurt, Germany for my spouse's interview. The flights are just too expensive at this time. I have tried adjusting dates/times and what not, but the cheapest I can find is still $1300-$1400 (with taxes). I am planning on sending my husband the copies of our paperwork that I was orginally going to bring: The I-130, G-325A, I-864 and the DS-230. I also have another I-864 if a joint sponsor is indeed needed. In addition that that, I am also sending along our photoalbum, plane tickets, greeting cards, phone calls and emails.

I hope that's good enough. Can anyone recommend anything else? I think I have all grounds covered. Of course, I know already to bring the interview invitation, passport and medical exam results. Am I forgetting anything else important that will help our case even though I can't attend his interview?

Thanks.

Best,

Przy

Hi Przy do you have chat logs if you chat online with him like from Yahoo Messenger you can save all the chats then print them:-) Also practice with him questions they might ask about you or both of you.

Got those too. Not much with chat logs as we are usually on for a second and then go to skype to chat for a couple hours. Got the question part nailed. I used Loto's (PatiencePaidOff) template for the questions and sent them to my hubby. Thanks very much!

Hi Przy, firstly I don't think it is a bad decision. USC attending the interview is more for emotional support and things will be fine don't worry. Just remember to tell your husband everything about you, like where you work, your siblings, family etc etc etc.. if you have missed any until now . And who is who in the wedding pictures... We decided on the same, that my husband won't travel to India during my interview so that he can take that vacation during my first few days in US, so that he would spend time with me and help me get used things around. All the best, stay cool and prepare for his arrival in the US

Thanks a lot neethope. I think my husband knows everything there is to know about me... so I am sure we will do fine. He might get the ages of my siblings mixed up... I have 6 brothers and 2 sisters. Oh well, he'll do fine. Thanks again.

[000 0]

I will not be attending my wifes interview, I only plan on sending the I-864, my birth certificate, copy of the bio of my passport, copy of the entry and exit stamps on my passport, bank transactions from my savings showing where she used my atm card to get money, and some chat logs, I have been saving chat logs since April and i have 229 pages as of july 10th so i need to pick and choose about 50 of them I guess. Im not worried about going over questions that might be asked because if she doesnt know the answer Ive told her to just say she doesnt know it. From all of the people that I have known that have gone through the immigration process they all said the same thing, if you look like your trying too hard then that raises red flags. If you dont know the answer but start to act like you do only to be able to answer the question then they will suspect things that shouldnt be suspected. So far my wife already has my 3 plane ticket stubs from October, December, and June, phone bills from March of 2007 and up, all highlighted to show the calls to her and texts, 4 affidavits, 1 from my mother, 1 from my brother in law, 1 from my sister, and 1 from my friend, and our pictures from my trips there. I feel pretty good about it.

[Kevin and 10]

I'm hoping I am not making a bad decision... well, more so a forced decision..I won't be able to be in Frankfurt, Germany for my spouse's interview. The flights are just too expensive at this time. I have tried adjusting dates/times and what not, but the cheapest I can find is still $1300-$1400 (with taxes). I am planning on sending my husband the copies of our paperwork that I was orginally going to bring: The I-130, G-325A, I-864 and the DS-230. I also have another I-864 if a joint sponsor is indeed needed. In addition that that, I am also sending along our photoalbum, plane tickets, greeting cards, phone calls and emails.

I hope that's good enough. Can anyone recommend anything else? I think I have all grounds covered. Of course, I know already to bring the interview invitation, passport and medical exam results. Am I forgetting anything else important that will help our case even though I can't attend his interview?

Thanks.

Best,

Przy

How about documentation changing your SO to be the benificiary for life insurace, IRAs, 401k's, ect.