Do i really need a lawyer on the interview day?

[mofope 0]

Hello everyone,

I need your help cos i'm freaking out!

Ok, so my husband has been married once before and filed AOS for his ex-wife.....

Unfortunately, or fortunately for me, their 2nd interview was denied in 2004 and the whole thing ended in a divorce.... Although he wasn't able to get a divorce until 2008 because she was nowhere to be found...

Well, i was talking to a friend of mine who was a bit concerned about my interview saying it might raise some red flags since my husband was previously married and filed for AOS

And since my interview is in 2weeks she suggested i get a lawyer...

Has anyone had the same experience and how did his/her interview go? plus did you get a lawyer?

Thanks for the information and help in advance....

[v333k 59]

Hello everyone,

I need your help cos i'm freaking out!

Ok, so my husband has been married once before and filed AOS for his ex-wife.....

Unfortunately, or fortunately for me, their 2nd interview was denied in 2004 and the whole thing ended in a divorce.... Although he wasn't able to get a divorce until 2008 because she was nowhere to be found...

Well, i was talking to a friend of mine who was a bit concerned about my interview saying it might raise some red flags since my husband was previously married and filed for AOS

And since my interview is in 2weeks she suggested i get a lawyer...

Has anyone had the same experience and how did his/her interview go? plus did you get a lawyer?

Thanks for the information and help in advance....

What kind of evidence do you have? This may help give you a better advice.

[mofope 0]

What kind of evidence do you have? This may help give you a better advice.

Thanks for the response...

So far, we've got health insurance, i'm and excluded driver on the car insurance, i'm the beneficiary on his 401k, i'm on the lease, jointly filed taxes and a ton of family pictures and some from a few trips we've had... I've also got phone records for three months showing primarily his number when i call him at work.....

[lovelyalex 99]

I'd also throw in any emails/chat logs, letters, flight stubs/more phone bills if available from when you first got together from back as far as when you first got together. This could settle any queries they might have about your relationship being legitimate etc, especially if they could see how you've been together for a number of years.

I don't know the particulars of your relationship, or your husbands previous marriage but I am guessing if they did have any red flags regarding his first marriage and AOS application, it would depend on what ground it was denied back then, so if your husband can be honest with you about it, this might help to put your mind at rest.

We used a law firm to help with out initial filing and to raise some questions regarding our daughter, but they were so expensive I do not think we will ask them to come to our interview, but thats just me. I'm sorry I couldn't be more help!

Edited February 17, 2010 by lovelyalex

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

Make sure you know all the details of the old relationship. Especially why their petition was denied. The fact that he has one relationship that didn't end successfully immigration wise means that they will probably look at yours with a fine tooth comb. Collect whatever you can to show public knowledge of your relationship. Photos from parties , things that show you as husband and wife in the company of others. The more occasions the better off you will be.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

Nigeria (fraud capitol of the World) . . . petitioned another wife before . . . denied AOS . . . 3 red flags the size of a circus tent.

I'd say you definitely need a lawyer.

[mofope 0]

I'd also throw in any emails/chat logs, letters, flight stubs/more phone bills if available from when you first got together from back as far as when you first got together. This could settle any queries they might have about your relationship being legitimate etc, especially if they could see how you've been together for a number of years.

I don't know the particulars of your relationship, or your husbands previous marriage but I am guessing if they did have any red flags regarding his first marriage and AOS application, it would depend on what ground it was denied back then, so if your husband can be honest with you about it, this might help to put your mind at rest.

We used a law firm to help with out initial filing and to raise some questions regarding our daughter, but they were so expensive I do not think we will ask them to come to our interview, but thats just me. I'm sorry I couldn't be more help!

Thanks everyone for your response.....

the petition was denied based on them not having enough evidence to show proof of marriage as she moved to a different state because of her job...

After their second interview, more evidence was requested. It was after that the petition was denied...

She left the country when she heard her mother was sick, but all efforts to get in touch with her were fruitless, so hubby withdrew the petition instead of appealing and had a tough time trying to get a divorce from her since she was nowhere to be found... He had to get a divorce in absentia....

But, we have quite a few supporting documents, plus we've been living together for over 8months now. So i'm thinking if anything, we have enough evidence.. the only thing we don't have right now are affidavits from family... I will try to get in touch with a few of them to write some.. If not, we'll just have to keep our fingers crossed and hope our interviewer is calm enough at 8am in the morning since thats our interview time....

Thanks for all your responses though... Truly appreciate it....