Bad news at the interview

[Barry and Jackie 0]

Yes, I have read all the reviews people have given regarding their cases, but this is the problem! You simply can not go on other peoples experiences and say that "this is how it is going to be". This would be a dangerous attitude to take when going for the interview, simply because you never know what is going to happen. The interview process should be a fair process and in my opinion should be generic, where we all get asked for the same stuff and get asked the same kind of questions.

Yes, but fraud levels are different for many countries - that's why some consulates are way tougher than others.

While I agree with you on that, the fact remains that a person should not be labelled as a potential fraudster based entirely upon the country they come from. It's like saying that the love a person has for another person is differs based upon the country of their origin. Real love is real love.

USCIS doesn't care if you're in love.

Your right on that one! In the end it all boils down to money, having it or not having it. Everything else such as the evidence is just to give the whole process a high finished gloss!

[NickyMcMillan 0]

Everything else such as the evidence is just to give the whole process a high finished gloss!

What makes you say that? People have been asked to show evidence at London in the past. Its really down to the IO that you get on the day. Its not as common as some of the other embassy's around the world. But it does happen.

My IO asked if I had any current pictures of me & Lindsay together. I said I do, from the last time we saw each other, which was the week before the interview. I reached for my folder, and he said he didn't need to see them. If I hadn't had the photos on me...

[Barry and Jackie 0]

Everything else such as the evidence is just to give the whole process a high finished gloss!

What makes you say that? People have been asked to show evidence at London in the past. Its really down to the IO that you get on the day. Its not as common as some of the other embassy's around the world. But it does happen.

My IO asked if I had any current pictures of me & Lindsay together. I said I do, from the last time we saw each other, which was the week before the interview. I reached for my folder, and he said he didn't need to see them. If I hadn't had the photos on me...

Yeah, maybe slightly harsh there, but I do believe that more emphasis should be put on evidence, no matter what part of the world you come from.

Edited October 4, 2008 by Barry and Jackie

[Big Papa Zone 93]

Yes, I have read all the reviews people have given regarding their cases, but this is the problem! You simply can not go on other peoples experiences and say that "this is how it is going to be". This would be a dangerous attitude to take when going for the interview, simply because you never know what is going to happen. The interview process should be a fair process and in my opinion should be generic, where we all get asked for the same stuff and get asked the same kind of questions.

Yes, but fraud levels are different for many countries - that's why some consulates are way tougher than others.

While I agree with you on that, the fact remains that a person should not be labelled as a potential fraudster based entirely upon the country they come from. It's like saying that the love a person has for another person is differs based upon the country of their origin. Real love is real love.

USCIS doesn't care if you're in love.

Precisely. The fact remains that certain countries have far, far higher fraud issues than others, and the CO's at said countries' embassies will be much harder on people than those at embassies whose countries have far fewer fraud issues - and quite rightly so. Cold, hard facts are all that matter to USCIS.

Edited October 4, 2008 by Damian P

[Gumbolette 58]

I'm sorry about what had happen. I know one friend here in VJ that on that time that she is having her interview, she really did explain some sides which the consul should know. I mean, How I wish the consul have could have given you a little more time to at least site yourself. Just hang in there. God never gives trials that you couldn't get through.

Good luck with in Journey.

[gingerblue 0]

Oh this freaks me out! Gary has the inteview on Oct 21. I am the USC, and I am not working but will be doing so as soon as he gets here and can take over kid duty. I have some money (house equity and child support income) but I just miss the threshold. But my parents are sponsoring. However, they're retired. They do have income from investments and they included the appraisal for their farm (far surpassing the threshold). Plus, Gary has assets in the form of a house that's on the market in the UK. In short, we meet the guidelines spelled out in the I-864, but how much importance are they going to put on the fact I don't have a job????

You said you provided evidence of her father's assets, but that was not enough??? I thought the co-sponsor's assets counted?? Now I'm freaked out. Great.

[SusieK 3]

Oh this freaks me out! Gary has the inteview on Oct 21. I am the USC, and I am not working but will be doing so as soon as he gets here and can take over kid duty. I have some money (house equity and child support income) but I just miss the threshold. But my parents are sponsoring. However, they're retired. They do have income from investments and they included the appraisal for their farm (far surpassing the threshold). Plus, Gary has assets in the form of a house that's on the market in the UK. In short, we meet the guidelines spelled out in the I-864, but how much importance are they going to put on the fact I don't have a job????

You said you provided evidence of her father's assets, but that was not enough??? I thought the co-sponsor's assets counted?? Now I'm freaked out. Great.

Ginger,

Just make sure that appraisal is done on both homes, and even tho its on the market in the UK its still assets - make sure he has mortgage redemption statement also, just so that it shows equity and not a red line saying ohhhhhhhhhhhh goddddddddd my house is upside down! You should be fine luv - again an appraisal is great, but what is more important is what is owed if anything!

God Speed on that interview.!!!!!

[Barry and Jackie 0]

Oh this freaks me out! Gary has the inteview on Oct 21. I am the USC, and I am not working but will be doing so as soon as he gets here and can take over kid duty. I have some money (house equity and child support income) but I just miss the threshold. But my parents are sponsoring. However, they're retired. They do have income from investments and they included the appraisal for their farm (far surpassing the threshold). Plus, Gary has assets in the form of a house that's on the market in the UK. In short, we meet the guidelines spelled out in the I-864, but how much importance are they going to put on the fact I don't have a job????

You said you provided evidence of her father's assets, but that was not enough??? I thought the co-sponsor's assets counted?? Now I'm freaked out. Great.

It's true they seemed more interested in her father & mothers annual income rather than their assets. The interviewer asked us to proof of this income, which we have now done, but we have also added a second family member as a co-sponsor just in case. The courier picked up the documents last week along with my passport, so everything should be o.k now.

All the best for your case, I'm sure everything will be fine

[jenny-n-jean 0]

Mate,

Your ok, just get the forms done and information back to the courier SMS ring them up to pick the stuff up (we know from experience) and then its anywhere from about three to five days - make sure everything is there and signed - we sent in two copies of everything and one was notarized was not taking chances on this. But since you already have the aff of support from co sponsor ya just need to back up the income shown for co sponsor

You will be fine, just make sure that the income shown for co sponsor is documented such as tax transcripts W-2's etc.

If that is all that was on the back of the sheet you should be fine. Our turn around time was 2 days for Visa to be back to courier from date of delivery of docs to embassy.

GOD SPEED

Cheers for that! You need to hear it from other people sometimes. I have to admit though I am confused by the evidence bit though, I spent all this time copying eveything and for what!

I see your time line and is very similar to mine. I am in the point where i have sent everything to NVC. I see you did your medical exams very close to teh date when the consulate received your information. Are the medical examas something that you can do in advance or do you have to wait for the arrival of any package??????

[gingerblue 0]

Ginger,

Just make sure that appraisal is done on both homes, and even tho its on the market in the UK its still assets - make sure he has mortgage redemption statement also, just so that it shows equity and not a red line saying ohhhhhhhhhhhh goddddddddd my house is upside down! You should be fine luv - again an appraisal is great, but what is more important is what is owed if anything!

God Speed on that interview.!!!!!

LOL, I sent him so much information! Appraisals for both properties (my house and my parents' farm) and my mortgage statement. Interestingly, my parents' farm is free and clear...no mortgage...and THAT was impossible to show. So they made a statement and notarized that. I even got my ex to give a signed notarized statement about child support as he pays more than the court ordered (it would take 3 years and $$$ to amend as I've moved to a new state). Heck, I even sent a notarized statement explaining my education, employment history, and reason why I'm not working right now.

But...will they look at all of that? That's my fear. I'm afraid they'll see my income and employment and stop right there.

Thanks for the encouragement. I need it. This wait is killing me, and with the concerns over the economy, I'm a ball of nerves over here!!!

[gingerblue 0]

It's true they seemed more interested in her father & mothers annual income rather than their assets. The interviewer asked us to proof of this income, which we have now done, but we have also added a second family member as a co-sponsor just in case. The courier picked up the documents last week along with my passport, so everything should be o.k now.

All the best for your case, I'm sure everything will be fine

I guess I'm just worried because you have the officially required information (her father's assets) and they refused to consider them. What if they refuse to consider the info I've provided? Then I have nothing more to provide. I've sent it all already.

But yes, I guess I just need to relax and stop worrying. If we're denied then I cross that bridge next Tuesday. I hope you find out soon and get that wonderful visa in your hands!!

[gingerblue 0]

I see your time line and is very similar to mine. I am in the point where i have sent everything to NVC. I see you did your medical exams very close to teh date when the consulate received your information. Are the medical examas something that you can do in advance or do you have to wait for the arrival of any package??????

Things are different for each embassy. In London, when you get Packet 3, it includes a phone number to call the doctor's office where you set up your appointment at your convenience. It can be before or after your interview, but preferably before. Gary got lucky and got an appointment right away. I have no idea what is typical for Peru, though. You might want to check the regional forum for some answers specific to your country. They're all different, LOL!

Good luck to you....it's not much longer now!

[Barry and Jackie 0]

Mate,

Your ok, just get the forms done and information back to the courier SMS ring them up to pick the stuff up (we know from experience) and then its anywhere from about three to five days - make sure everything is there and signed - we sent in two copies of everything and one was notarized was not taking chances on this. But since you already have the aff of support from co sponsor ya just need to back up the income shown for co sponsor

You will be fine, just make sure that the income shown for co sponsor is documented such as tax transcripts W-2's etc.

If that is all that was on the back of the sheet you should be fine. Our turn around time was 2 days for Visa to be back to courier from date of delivery of docs to embassy.

GOD SPEED

Cheers for that! You need to hear it from other people sometimes. I have to admit though I am confused by the evidence bit though, I spent all this time copying eveything and for what!

I see your time line and is very similar to mine. I am in the point where i have sent everything to NVC. I see you did your medical exams very close to teh date when the consulate received your information. Are the medical examas something that you can do in advance or do you have to wait for the arrival of any package??????

What gingerblue wrote about it being different for each embassy is very true. In our case I received packet 3 and then called the doctors to make the medical appointment. Yes it was sometime before, but I just wanted to get it out of the way and have one less thing to worry about.

Good luck with everything and I hope it is all sorted soon!!!

[Jason&Sarah 0]

Hey Barry and Jackie, I don't have much else to add than what others have said, but best of luck to you.

This seems a bit maddening right now, I'm sure, but just think, you're almost home!