February/March CR-1 / IR-1 Interview Discussion Thread

[redmen99 1]

Another question, do I need to obtain a new police certificate, or is the one I sent back in November sufficient? And will my husband need to fill out another I-864 form? o_o

The police cert is good for one year, so the one you have should be fine. My letter says the one I emailed in was accepted, but I'll bring the original just in case they want to see it. Time to get organizing..... ugh!

[Wyatt's Torch 45]

The police cert is good for one year, so the one you have should be fine. My letter says the one I emailed in was accepted, but I'll bring the original just in case they want to see it. Time to get organizing..... ugh!

Yeah, that's strange about the police certificate. You and I both did Electronic Processing which means that, in theory, we're supposed to bring the originals of EVERYthing to the interview. Yet on my letter too, it seems to indicate that it's not necessary.

Oh well. I'm bringing one anyhow. In fact, I think I'll bring both copies I received...because why not?

[Blitz 3]

Great idea for this thread! I have a couple questions so far:

#1. For the I-864 affadavit of support....do they usually ask to see another copy of that? I have a copy of my husband's returns, etc. but I totally forgot to make photocopies of all the stuff our co-sponsor gave us to send in (which was accepted by NVC)...and I really don't want to bug her to get me all the same info AGAIN if it's unlikely they will ask for any of it.

#2. My husband was a student when we applied and he might be enrolling again in school or else he will be offered a job. It's totally up in the air, but that's why we got a co-sponsor. So if he enrolls again, then I just need to show that and prove his domicile. And if he gets a job offer, then I just have to show a letter of the intent to hire him. I obviously won't have any pay-stubs, etc. but that should be OK if - like I said - we applied based on needing a co-sponsor anyhow.

Sorry....my questions are always confusing!

[Blitz 3]

Oh! Question #3.

It totally sucks for us Prairie People to have to travel for the medical and interview.... So if I go to Montreal early to get my medical done there, how much time should I allow (how many days before interview)? Do they give you the results back (and sealed envelope) the next day?

I have all my vaccinations, so I don't forsee any problems, and I don't want to be there any longer than I have to (esp with a new born baby at home). Just trying to figure out if it is quicker and cheaper to go to Vancouver for the medical and then Montreal for the interview or Montreal for both.

So if I flew to Montreal on March 15, had my Medical booked for March 16, then get the results on March 17, and my interview is March 18.....is that cutting it too close or is it realistic?

And is there any point in staying in Montreal for a day or so after the interview? From my understanding, if you are approved at the interview, they either issue the VISA on the spot, or ask you to come back in a day or two, or mail it to you....

Thank the Lord for this website!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah, that's strange about the police certificate. You and I both did Electronic Processing which means that, in theory, we're supposed to bring the originals of EVERYthing to the interview. Yet on my letter too, it seems to indicate that it's not necessary.

Oh well. I'm bringing one anyhow. In fact, I think I'll bring both copies I received...because why not?

I didn't do EP, and my letter says mine was accepted too, but then it sounds like they want you to bring ALL originals anyhow. So basically, I have to go request a police certificate again since I already sent in my original, I guess, hey?

[Carlawarla 1]

Just wanted to congratulate all the interviewees!!!! How exciting!

[OBX 51]

That is wht I read too...so I feel bad asking my Mom to wait in line with me at 6 am but then go wait in the coffee shop until I am done...Thankfully my mom understands!! Gotta love Mommies!!!!

Well it definitely is different from last year. I dug out my interview letter and there was an additional line noting "one US citizen " in the section noting persons allowed to accompany the applicant.

I would have been lost without my husband! It will be interesting to hear from those interviewing now if things have in fact changed.

Edited January 25, 2010 by OBX

[Bern. 3]

But he must have had a co-sponsor, right?

And you're not bugging anyone! These sorts of questions are what this thread (and forum) is for!

No, we didn't have a co sponsor. We just went with it, and if NVC denied it, then we'd get a co sponsor. o_o When we filed the I-864 we included the 2008 return and we listed the income for 2006, 2007. And yeah, the army isn't paid that well, (in my opinion) but it makes up for it with BAH and bonuses and health benefits. Like for 2009, my husband made over 40,000 but because he was deployed, he was in a no-tax zone so his W-2 only has 12,000 listed on it as taxable. It's so confusing. But I'm sure if NVC was not happy with the I-864 that they'd send out an RFE. >_<

[Malrothien 6]

I think you'll be fine, Bern, since your husband is active military, they realize this and make adjustments for it.

[Bern. 3]

I think you'll be fine, Bern, since your husband is active military, they realize this and make adjustments for it.

I really hope so, I'm so worried but I mean...it was accepted at the NVC level, so why not the consulate D:?! I'm also going to bring 6 months worth of paystubs which prove he's made more than enough. : < Thanks for the words Mal, I totally needed them. <3

[Malrothien 6]

I think you're more than prepared, girlie.

[kballtex 0]

In trying to understand my options for a reschedule I've been trying to reach the NVC by phone, but their system has some extra steps that seem to "screen me out" because I'm not calling related to Haiti. Anyone else having this issue?

[trailmix 77]

I didn't do EP, and my letter says mine was accepted too, but then it sounds like they want you to bring ALL originals anyhow. So basically, I have to go request a police certificate again since I already sent in my original, I guess, hey?

Hi Blitz,

You don't need to bring another police certificate, they don't expect you to bring all new originals. They will give you back any originals you have sent in, except for the PC - they keep that

[trailmix 77]

Great idea for this thread! I have a couple questions so far:

#1. For the I-864 affadavit of support....do they usually ask to see another copy of that? I have a copy of my husband's returns, etc. but I totally forgot to make photocopies of all the stuff our co-sponsor gave us to send in (which was accepted by NVC)...and I really don't want to bug her to get me all the same info AGAIN if it's unlikely they will ask for any of it.

#2. My husband was a student when we applied and he might be enrolling again in school or else he will be offered a job. It's totally up in the air, but that's why we got a co-sponsor. So if he enrolls again, then I just need to show that and prove his domicile. And if he gets a job offer, then I just have to show a letter of the intent to hire him. I obviously won't have any pay-stubs, etc. but that should be OK if - like I said - we applied based on needing a co-sponsor anyhow.

Sorry....my questions are always confusing!

They don't normally ask to see another copy of the I-864, technically if it is accepted at NVC it is considered to be sufficient and remains so.

For item 2 - sounds completely reasonable!

[sdw 10]

Got our medicals booked today.

[sdhiman 0]

Someone whose gone through this, tell all please.

I called the office and left a VM around 6:30 PM. I got a call back at 9:30 AM next day and was scheduled based on my interview date. I was given 2 options, Feb 10 or Feb 16, I picked the earlier one so I can get this over with!