Pre-Interview with consular officer regarding criminal history

[tomaran 0]

Just wanted to know if anyone from London or anyone in any instance has had to have an interview with a consular officer PRIOR to the actual visa interview,

to discuss criminal convictions and stuff.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

There is just ONE interview. No pre-interview at all. If the petitioner has a criminal history, it will become known through his/her criminal record checks and discussed at the interview.

[tomaran 0]

There is just ONE interview. No pre-interview at all. If the petitioner has a criminal history, it will become known through his/her criminal record checks and discussed at the interview.

Ok thats what i thought BUT on the embassy website i read the following ....

http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/niv/add_crime.html

'...You are required to schedule an appointment for an interview with a U.S. Consular Officer.

Applicants applying for visas in London are required to request an appointment with the Visa Coordination Officer to allow sufficient time for their case to be reviewed, as their application will be subject to greater scrutiny. Applicants with criminal histories who do not request an appoitment with the Visa Coordination Officer may be required to return to the Embassy at a later date if there is insufficient time to evaluate their case.

When applying for a visa you are required to submit with your application the following additional documents:

* a completed personal data sheet, Form VCU1 (PDF 64Kb);

* A police certificate from the ACPO issued less than 6 months before your visa interview;

* copies of the court record(s) covering all charges of which you have been convicted, or which are presently pending against you, if relevant.

.......'

[Chica Yeyé 41]

I am pretty sure that is referring to the K-1 interview you will have there. Did you submit the appropriate documents? I guess you did.

If you have a criminal record for a crime of moral turpitude, begin the research on waivers (waivers cannot be submitted unless and until you are denied).

good luck.

[PB&JAM 1]

There is just ONE interview. No pre-interview at all. If the petitioner has a criminal history, it will become known through his/her criminal record checks and discussed at the interview.

Ok thats what i thought BUT on the embassy website i read the following ....

http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/niv/add_crime.html

'...You are required to schedule an appointment for an interview with a U.S. Consular Officer.

Applicants applying for visas in London are required to request an appointment with the Visa Coordination Officer to allow sufficient time for their case to be reviewed, as their application will be subject to greater scrutiny. Applicants with criminal histories who do not request an appoitment with the Visa Coordination Officer may be required to return to the Embassy at a later date if there is insufficient time to evaluate their case.

When applying for a visa you are required to submit with your application the following additional documents:

* a completed personal data sheet, Form VCU1 (PDF 64Kb);

* A police certificate from the ACPO issued less than 6 months before your visa interview;

* copies of the court record(s) covering all charges of which you have been convicted, or which are presently pending against you, if relevant.

.......'

The info on that page is for non immigrant visas (visiting) you are applying for an immigrant visa (K1, correct?). You dont have to worry about that, those "pre-interviews" are not talking about the K1 interview stage.

Just go to the K1 interview and bring your police certificate and court records (if applicable). You'll be fine, try not to worry, be honest and you'll be ok! Best wishes!

[ThaitoUSA 15]

Technically the K-1 is a non-immigrant visa, though since there is intent to marry and settle in America, it is often treated the same as an immigrant visa.

[PB&JAM 1]

Technically the K-1 is a non-immigrant visa, though since there is intent to marry and settle in America, it is often treated the same as an immigrant visa.

Either way, for the purposes of this question, those kind of interviews are for visitor's visas.

[tomaran 0]

Technically the K-1 is a non-immigrant visa, though since there is intent to marry and settle in America, it is often treated the same as an immigrant visa.

Either way, for the purposes of this question, those kind of interviews are for visitor's visas.

THANK YOU ALL !!

[tomaranshabibti 0]

Just wanted to know if anyone from London or anyone in any instance has had to have an interview with a consular officer PRIOR to the actual visa interview,

to discuss criminal convictions and stuff.

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[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Just wanted to know if anyone from London or anyone in any instance has had to have an interview with a consular officer PRIOR to the actual visa interview,

to discuss criminal convictions and stuff.

The consulates are required to disclose any criminal history of the petitioner to the benficiary. They can do that how they please. Though it would not be proper to call it a "pre-interview" they must disclose any criminal history prior to you accepting the visa and give you the opportunity to withdrawl your visa application

[Marty J 0]

The consulates are required to disclose any criminal history of the petitioner to the benficiary.

On the I-129F, the petitioner is only obliged to disclose information relating to domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and neglect, dating violence, elder abuse, homicide, murder, manslaughter, rape, abusive sexual contact, sexual exploitation, incest, torture, trafficking, peonage, holding hostage, involuntary servitude, slave trade, kidnapping, abduction, unlawful criminal restraint, false imprisonment and three or more convictions for crimes relating to a controlled substance or alcohol not arising from a single act.

Edited April 4, 2009 by Marty J

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

There is just ONE interview. No pre-interview at all. If the petitioner has a criminal history, it will become known through his/her criminal record checks and discussed at the interview.

Ok thats what i thought BUT on the embassy website i read the following ....

http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/niv/add_crime.html

'...You are required to schedule an appointment for an interview with a U.S. Consular Officer.

Applicants applying for visas in London are required to request an appointment with the Visa Coordination Officer to allow sufficient time for their case to be reviewed, as their application will be subject to greater scrutiny. Applicants with criminal histories who do not request an appoitment with the Visa Coordination Officer may be required to return to the Embassy at a later date if there is insufficient time to evaluate their case.

When applying for a visa you are required to submit with your application the following additional documents:

* a completed personal data sheet, Form VCU1 (PDF 64Kb);

* A police certificate from the ACPO issued less than 6 months before your visa interview;

* copies of the court record(s) covering all charges of which you have been convicted, or which are presently pending against you, if relevant.

.......'

The info on that page is for non immigrant visas (visiting) you are applying for an immigrant visa (K1, correct?). You dont have to worry about that, those "pre-interviews" are not talking about the K1 interview stage.

Just go to the K1 interview and bring your police certificate and court records (if applicable). You'll be fine, try not to worry, be honest and you'll be ok! Best wishes!

K-1 is NOT an immigrant visa, it is a NON-immigrant visa. Some consulates treat it as an immigrant visa in terms of forms etc., but it most certainly is not.