Information about a Standard Interview

[olivamie08 1]

I have seen a few questions pertaining to a Standard Interview and thought Id post all the information that I know about them. Like many, I did not even know a Standard Interview had even existed until I was scheduled for one for my husbands I-130 petition.

Written on FORM G-56/I-72

Reason for Appointment: Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative filed on behalf of Oxxxx Sxxxx.

Bring with You: This letter, photo I.D. documents listed on the enclosed attachments and any evidence that you wish the Service to consider. Originals of all documents for which you submitted or wish to submit. All foreign language documents must be accompanied by a full English translation, no summary translations will be accepted.

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU KEEP THIS APPOINTMENT AND BRING THIS LETTER WITH YOU. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN DENIAL OF THE PETITION IN ACCORDANCE WITH 8CFR 103.2.

YOU MAY WITHDRAW THE PETITION WITHOUT APPEARANCE, IF YOU WISH, BY SIGNING THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT AND RETURNING THIS LETTER

I,_____________, do hereby withdraw form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, filed by me on behalf of _______________, on ______________.

Sincerely,

John Ramirez

Field Office Director

Attachment to G-56/1-72

Petitioner to Provide:

Certified Birth Certificate showing Mothers or both parents names

Parents recorded marriage certificate

Naturalization Certificate

Certified and recorded divorce decrees of all prior marriages

Completed Form G-325A, Biographic Information

Color photo, per attached specifications

Husband to Provide:

Certified marriage certificate showing the marriage was recorded

Certified and recorded divorce decrees of all prior marriages

Completed Form G-325A, Biographic Information

Color photo, per attached specifications

THESE ARE THE TWO REASON GIVEN ON PAPERWORK FOR INTERVIEW. THEY CHECK A BOX NEXT TO THE REASON FOR YOUR INTERVIEW.

Married while in proceedings (subject to 204(g):

No application or fee is required to request an exemption. The request must be made in writing and submitted with Form I-130. The request must state the reason for seeking the exemption and must be supported by documentary evidence establishing eligibility for the exemption.

If you did not submit a request for exemption along with you form I-130 you my bring it to this interview.

You indicate on Part C, Question 16, that your spouse is under immigration proceedings, therefore you must submit evidence to establish eligibility for the bona fide marriage exemption. The petitioner shout submit documents which establish that the marriage was entered into in good faith and not entered into for the purpose of procuring the alien's entry as an immigrant. The types of documents the petitioner may submit include, but not limited to: 1) Documentation of joint ownership of property, 2) Lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence, 3) Documentation showing commingling of financial resources, 4) Birth certificate(s) of child(ren) born to the petitioner and beneficiary, 5) Affidavits of third parties having knowledge of the bona fides of the marital relationship (Such persons may require to testify before an immigration officer as to the information contained in the affidavit. Affidavits must be sworn to or affirmed by people who have personal knowledge of the marital relationship. Each affidavit must contain the full name and address, date and place of birth of the person making the affidavit and his or her relationship to the spouses, if any. The affidavit must contain complete information and details explaining how this person acquired his or her knowledge of the marriage. Affidavits should be supported, if possible, by one or more types of documentary evidence listed in this paragraph), or 6) Any other documentation which is relevant to establish that the marriage was not entered into in order to evade the immigration laws of the United States.

Married (not subject to 204(g):

Evidence of your ongoing marital union. Evidence may include but not limited it: Documentation showing joint ownership of property, any/all current or past lease(s) showing joint tenancy of a common residence, documentation showing commingling of financial resources, any other documentation which is relevant to establish that your marriage is ongoing.

FOR ALL ITEMS ON THESE PAGES, BRING THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT AND ONE XEROX COPY FOR INS RECORDS

That is all paperwork I received from my local office. So basically its just an interview for the Petitioner to prove that the marriage is real. Hope this information helped some people

[Darnell 8,479]

Oliva - thanks so much for posting this !

I've 'watched' 8 such local interviews now, here on VJ.

You're the first person to post such a letter.

[olivamie08 1]

Oh really? As soon as I go through my interview, Ill post a detailed account on here. I was so confused about why I would need an interview so I figure if someone else ends up in the same situation as me, they will at least know what to expect now

[olivamie08 1]

Darnell, could you point me in the direction of the posts of other Petitioners that had the Standard interview? Id really like to see the information that they posted. Thank you!

[Darnell 8,479]

Oliva - sure - it will take a bit to find them... Put I'll post what I have.

[skk526 0]

I had a standard interview if you want information...i dont mind

[skk526 0]

Oh yea...also I dont think my paper looked like that. My husband was not in proceedings.

[olivamie08 1]

Well my husband was in proceedings in February 2007. He had gone before a judge and I thought that automatically meant he was deported so I put that on his petition. Well I found his paperwork from the court and he voluntarily departed and was never deported. Then I moved to Mexico from February 2007 to May 2007 and had to come back cuz of everything that was going on there and he ended up coming back too and we were Married June 2007. So I think because I put he was deported in Feb. 2007 and we were married June 2007, they are making us prove our marriage is real.

Skk....I would love to just hear which local office you went to the interview at and what types of things they wanted to see and asked. Just to give me a rough idea on what all to expect. Thanks

Darnell....Thank you but dont worrying about it if you have to search for the threads

Edited April 16, 2011 by olivamie08