Guys, we are about to start prepping for the interview. Need tips.

[srogue 0]

Hello guys. I've been using VJ for a resource for over a year and a half now and am looking for a little bit of advice here towards the end of our journey.

Our CR-1 is now at the NVC and I think we have everything ready for that, just paying fees, and getting the packets ready for that right now, but I have everything I need for that.

As far as the Interview though, I don't think we are prepared as we should be yet and need some advice on what to do to prep, what documents and evidences to bring etc.

First, we are newly weds and don't have some of the evidence of a bonafide marriage that couples that have lived together for a long time would have.

Here is what I do have, and tell me if you think each item is helpful or not, and whether the the totality of it is adequate or not.

1. A nice collection of photos of me, my wife, and her family during my three different visits to see her. First trip was when we became engaged, then second trip was 8 months later when we got married. Then, the most recent trip, in August until last week, I was there again staying with her at her family's house. Not sure yet on the quantity, but at least 30+ photos of just us or us and her family, including pictures on our honeymoon, and at our wedding.

2. A selection of 2-3 emails and chats per month spanning from when we were first introduced to each other (my Uncle and my wife's cousin are married to each other, they met while my uncle was on a mission trip in the phils.) Well over a year and half worth of chat and email.

3. Phone bills from both my cell phone and land line, showing bills as high as 700 dollars some months! The only downside is that in April of this year, we started using Magicjack, and as far as I can tell, there is no way to print a call log from calls placed on the magicjack... anyone have any ideas? Can my phone company print a log of calls from/to my phone, even if its not billed? Also, I still call her landline, using my landline to let her know im home, so she can call me back using magicjack, so that still provides dated contact proof between us, even if the phone calls that are billed now only last 2-5 minutes before we switch to magicjack.

3a. She has a mountain of calling cards from before we started using magicjack, should she bring those, or a picture of them, or is this useless?

4. Register receipts from all three trips, including receipts for our engagement ring, wedding rings, and honeymoon stay. Also, includes dental work done for her that was fairly expensive (philippine standards), and a ton of restaurant and shopping trip outing receipts.

5. Copy of hand written letters to each other and Christmas cards. Unfortunately these aren't post marked, as we would write letters to each other only on the days we left each other, each time I was there, or when a relative of hers would come visist, she would sent a letter back with them, so therefor no offical dating of the material.

6. Receipts and package labels of packages i've mailed to her over the past year or so, probably 5 or so in total.

7. Printout of our checking account statement, which is shows her as a joint owner (she hasn't ever been to the US, but my bank mailed her the paperwork to add her to my account and had her sign in front of a notary there in the Phils.)

8. ATM receipts of her withdrawing money over the past 7 months since our wedding. Is this helpful, to show I am supporting my wife and to pay for projects around the house such as redoing her room, and adding air conditioning to it for when I was coming to stay in August?

9. Boarding Passes, Copy of passport page showing my three visits.

10. Life Insurance with my wife as Beneficiary.

This is pretty much all I have been able to think of so far. The only other thing I can think of are more signed affidavits by her and mine family members. I sent two with my initial petition, one from my mother and one from hers. Would additional ones, from maybe a friend of hers and an aunt of mine, who has corresponded with my wife be beneficial? I read from someone though here in VJ that it would be unhelpful, if not maybe detrimental at the interview stage to bring more affidavits.

Maybe i'm being overly paranoid, but I've read horror stories on here about visa denials due to them thinking it was visa fraud, or lack of evidence, and it always gets my mind running in circles (im a pessimist by nature sometimes unfortunately) plus there is the fact that we were introduced by my uncle/her cousin, which some say can be a red flag, plus the age difference, there are 13 years age difference between me and my wife, which someone said could be a red flag also. We just want to make sure this goes without a hitch, we miss each other terribly. It was so difficult to leave, again, for the third time, after being together for an entire month! She was sobbing in my arms all night long, the night before I left last week, and we both just want to be together as soon as possible, and let our lives as a married couple truly begin.

If anyone has any comments, suggestions, or ideas on my evidence so far, or for additional evidence, please let me know! You have our many grateful thanks!

[srogue 0]

Sorry guys, this is the right topic/thread. The other one I made was during some wierd database error early this morning and has no content in it. Thanks!

[carolynhotstuff 252]

Sorry guys, this is the right topic/thread. The other one I made was during some wierd database error early this morning and has no content in it. Thanks!

I am new to VJ but I remember reading on here that someone had problems at their interview when they started discussing money being sent back and fourth between the couple. Maybe I'm wrong but my husband and I decided not to discuss money at our interview after reading that.

[Dakine 26]

Have your wife take the St. Lukes medical as soon as you get the MNL number.

No problem with a 13 year age gap in PI.

It's actually a plus showing you support your wife. My wife and I had a joint ITF account when she was still in PI.

Edited September 15, 2009 by Haole

[Lancelotte25 1]

Hello guys. I've been using VJ for a resource for over a year and a half now and am looking for a little bit of advice here towards the end of our journey.

Our CR-1 is now at the NVC and I think we have everything ready for that, just paying fees, and getting the packets ready for that right now, but I have everything I need for that.

As far as the Interview though, I don't think we are prepared as we should be yet and need some advice on what to do to prep, what documents and evidences to bring etc.

First, we are newly weds and don't have some of the evidence of a bonafide marriage that couples that have lived together for a long time would have.

Here is what I do have, and tell me if you think each item is helpful or not, and whether the the totality of it is adequate or not.

1. A nice collection of photos of me, my wife, and her family during my three different visits to see her. First trip was when we became engaged, then second trip was 8 months later when we got married. Then, the most recent trip, in August until last week, I was there again staying with her at her family's house. Not sure yet on the quantity, but at least 30+ photos of just us or us and her family, including pictures on our honeymoon, and at our wedding.

2. A selection of 2-3 emails and chats per month spanning from when we were first introduced to each other (my Uncle and my wife's cousin are married to each other, they met while my uncle was on a mission trip in the phils.) Well over a year and half worth of chat and email.

3. Phone bills from both my cell phone and land line, showing bills as high as 700 dollars some months! The only downside is that in April of this year, we started using Magicjack, and as far as I can tell, there is no way to print a call log from calls placed on the magicjack... anyone have any ideas? Can my phone company print a log of calls from/to my phone, even if its not billed? Also, I still call her landline, using my landline to let her know im home, so she can call me back using magicjack, so that still provides dated contact proof between us, even if the phone calls that are billed now only last 2-5 minutes before we switch to magicjack.

3a. She has a mountain of calling cards from before we started using magicjack, should she bring those, or a picture of them, or is this useless?

4. Register receipts from all three trips, including receipts for our engagement ring, wedding rings, and honeymoon stay. Also, includes dental work done for her that was fairly expensive (philippine standards), and a ton of restaurant and shopping trip outing receipts.

5. Copy of hand written letters to each other and Christmas cards. Unfortunately these aren't post marked, as we would write letters to each other only on the days we left each other, each time I was there, or when a relative of hers would come visist, she would sent a letter back with them, so therefor no offical dating of the material.

6. Receipts and package labels of packages i've mailed to her over the past year or so, probably 5 or so in total.

7. Printout of our checking account statement, which is shows her as a joint owner (she hasn't ever been to the US, but my bank mailed her the paperwork to add her to my account and had her sign in front of a notary there in the Phils.)

8. ATM receipts of her withdrawing money over the past 7 months since our wedding. Is this helpful, to show I am supporting my wife and to pay for projects around the house such as redoing her room, and adding air conditioning to it for when I was coming to stay in August?

9. Boarding Passes, Copy of passport page showing my three visits.

10. Life Insurance with my wife as Beneficiary.

This is pretty much all I have been able to think of so far. The only other thing I can think of are more signed affidavits by her and mine family members. I sent two with my initial petition, one from my mother and one from hers. Would additional ones, from maybe a friend of hers and an aunt of mine, who has corresponded with my wife be beneficial? I read from someone though here in VJ that it would be unhelpful, if not maybe detrimental at the interview stage to bring more affidavits.

Maybe i'm being overly paranoid, but I've read horror stories on here about visa denials due to them thinking it was visa fraud, or lack of evidence, and it always gets my mind running in circles (im a pessimist by nature sometimes unfortunately) plus there is the fact that we were introduced by my uncle/her cousin, which some say can be a red flag, plus the age difference, there are 13 years age difference between me and my wife, which someone said could be a red flag also. We just want to make sure this goes without a hitch, we miss each other terribly. It was so difficult to leave, again, for the third time, after being together for an entire month! She was sobbing in my arms all night long, the night before I left last week, and we both just want to be together as soon as possible, and let our lives as a married couple truly begin.

If anyone has any comments, suggestions, or ideas on my evidence so far, or for additional evidence, please let me know! You have our many grateful thanks!

I think you are all set. Good luck!!!

It could be better too if you are with her during the interview. (Based from what I read here)

[srogue 0]

Have your wife take the St. Lukes medical as soon as you get the MNL number.

No problem with a 13 year age gap in PI.

It's actually a plus showing you support your wife. My wife and I had a joint ITF account when she was still in PI.

Silly question, but how would we schedule that exactly? We have the MNL number now, but I thought you had to have an interview appointment first to do the Medical.. wait.. i rembmer reading about that somewhere... would I call St. Lukes to do this? Thanks!

[Dakine 26]

Have your wife take the St. Lukes medical as soon as you get the MNL number.

No problem with a 13 year age gap in PI.

It's actually a plus showing you support your wife. My wife and I had a joint ITF account when she was still in PI.

Silly question, but how would we schedule that exactly? We have the MNL number now, but I thought you had to have an interview appointment first to do the Medical.. wait.. i rembmer reading about that somewhere... would I call St. Lukes to do this? Thanks!

My wife did St>Lukes 1 1/2 mnth early!

You only need the MNL # and the NOA2 approval notice. Good to do ASAP incase something like a 8 week sputum test is required.

No need appointment. Just have her show up.

Better after 12 noon. She'll beat the morning crowd.

Edited September 15, 2009 by Haole

[srogue 0]

Sorry guys, this is the right topic/thread. The other one I made was during some wierd database error early this morning and has no content in it. Thanks!

I am new to VJ but I remember reading on here that someone had problems at their interview when they started discussing money being sent back and fourth between the couple. Maybe I'm wrong but my husband and I decided not to discuss money at our interview after reading that.

Hmm any other comments from anyone out there with experience with dealing with bank statements, atm withdrawal receipts, and financial support of a spouse as evidence? It looks like Haole thinks it is good, and ive read where others think it is a plus. I just want to make sure all that I do is beneficial to our case, not detrimental.

Thanks guys, and thanks for the support and information, I really need it right now. Im missing my wife so much right now and my head is going crazy right now with all this stuff!

Have your wife take the St. Lukes medical as soon as you get the MNL number.

No problem with a 13 year age gap in PI.

It's actually a plus showing you support your wife. My wife and I had a joint ITF account when she was still in PI.

Silly question, but how would we schedule that exactly? We have the MNL number now, but I thought you had to have an interview appointment first to do the Medical.. wait.. i rembmer reading about that somewhere... would I call St. Lukes to do this? Thanks!

My wife did St>Lukes 1 1/2 mnth early!

You only need the MNL # and the NOA2 approval notice. Good to do ASAP incase something like a 8 week sputum test is required.

No need appointment. Just have her show up.

Better after 12 noon. She'll beat the morning crowd.

Thanks Haole, I will talk to her about that right now! I appreciate it!

[chinese_mutt 11]

Don't forget to bring:

Marriage Certificate (NSO copy)

Birth Certificate (NSO Copy)

Latest Police clearance under both Maiden and Married Name

IDs and school records (might be needed for identification purposes)

Print more chat logs and emails, it helps to have more

Even if you already submitted the originals to NVC, they might request for another copy during the interview.

Good luck!

[philmae83 0]

Sorry guys, this is the right topic/thread. The other one I made was during some wierd database error early this morning and has no content in it. Thanks!

I am new to VJ but I remember reading on here that someone had problems at their interview when they started discussing money being sent back and fourth between the couple. Maybe I'm wrong but my husband and I decided not to discuss money at our interview after reading that.

Hmm any other comments from anyone out there with experience with dealing with bank statements, atm withdrawal receipts, and financial support of a spouse as evidence? It looks like Haole thinks it is good, and ive read where others think it is a plus. I just want to make sure all that I do is beneficial to our case, not detrimental.

Thanks guys, and thanks for the support and information, I really need it right now. Im missing my wife so much right now and my head is going crazy right now with all this stuff!

Have your wife take the St. Lukes medical as soon as you get the MNL number.

No problem with a 13 year age gap in PI.

It's actually a plus showing you support your wife. My wife and I had a joint ITF account when she was still in PI.

Silly question, but how would we schedule that exactly? We have the MNL number now, but I thought you had to have an interview appointment first to do the Medical.. wait.. i rembmer reading about that somewhere... would I call St. Lukes to do this? Thanks!

My wife did St>Lukes 1 1/2 mnth early!

You only need the MNL # and the NOA2 approval notice. Good to do ASAP incase something like a 8 week sputum test is required.

No need appointment. Just have her show up.

Better after 12 noon. She'll beat the morning crowd.

Thanks Haole, I will talk to her about that right now! I appreciate it!

i know some who done with the cr1 visa that use financial support as evidence for marriage..

about the medical...i also planned to have an early medical at st. lukes but some members here in vj said that medical expires after 3 months, so if the NVC process will take longer than that then need to go another medical but it do help if there's health problem.

[pratdeh 0]

Don't forget to bring:

Marriage Certificate (NSO copy)

Birth Certificate (NSO Copy)

Latest Police clearance under both Maiden and Married Name

IDs and school records (might be needed for identification purposes)

Print more chat logs and emails, it helps to have more

Even if you already submitted the originals to NVC, they might request for another copy during the interview.

Good luck!

Hello TNGIRL,

My interview is next week on 22nd September in Mumbai. I would like to ask for your help. I married a man who is divorced and have 3 kids but the kids live with his ex-wife. He lives alone. How it will have impact on my interview?

Please guide me

Thanks...