Jump to content
D. Ahmad

Attending interview with spouse

By D. Ahmad in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

 Share

9 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

D. Ahmad Rookie

D. Ahmad   0

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Pakistan
 Timeline
Posted

I was wondering if i would be able to go to the interview with my husband. He hasnt received an interview date yet but im trying to plan ahead. Im a u.s citizen and my husbands in pakistan. Do embassys have rules about who can come to the interview? Any feedback is appreciated

Link to comment
Share on other sites
ropicotrina Newbie

ropicotrina   0

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Peru
 Timeline
Posted

Well I am peruvian , and YEAH!!! you should go to the interview. I married my husband who is an american citizen and he was in Peru for our interview.It has maden a huge change for us during the interview since they are smoother with the questions and so nice..people who arrived to the interview with no husband or spouse..they were really bad treated..so deeply recomend it ..good luck !!!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
talean nawaz Enthusiast

talean nawaz   41

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Pakistan
 Timeline
Posted

I went to my ex husband;s interview, also from Pakistan. They interviewed us together and give him a visa the same day.

Our Journey

Met: 02/25/2010

Married: 08/12/2010

I-130 sent: 02/11/2011

NOA1: 02/14/2011

Request for expedite: 02/24/2011

NOA2-I-130 APPROVED!: 03/16/2011

Interview date: 7/7/2011

Visa in Hand!!!! 09/21/2011

POE JFK 09/24/2011

w2sb096jc.png

8zWqm5.png

event.png

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Ryan H Grand Master

Ryan H   3,812

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
 Timeline
Posted

I was wondering if i would be able to go to the interview with my husband. He hasnt received an interview date yet but im trying to plan ahead. Im a u.s citizen and my husbands in pakistan. Do embassys have rules about who can come to the interview? Any feedback is appreciated

You can go, however, you may not be allowed into the interview area. Some Embassies & Consulates allow the petitioner into the interview area, most don't. Contact the Embassy in Islamabad to find out what their policy is.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   45,285

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
 Timeline
Posted

Your presence can make the difference between visa issuance or a 221g or refusal. Even if you're not allowed in the interview (or even in the consular building), you can hand your U.S. passport to your husband so that he can show the consul that you're on the premises.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

Link to comment
Share on other sites
ropicotrina Newbie

ropicotrina   0

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Peru
 Timeline
Posted

Well first of all you are an american citizen so you can go inside of your embassy and non one ca denie you that. The type of questiosn we got..were about how many trips my husband did to Peru ( 7 in almost 2 years ) they checked your passport also. They asked my husband who did he met me and who started the relation and what were our plans.Then he asked me when he was born and where he was born , where we got married and nothing else..:P we waited for 3 hours and just those silly questions..As i said before my husband made a huge diffrence in the interview , most of the people who were alone where interviewed in a small office with the door close. So good luck mine was pretty smooth hope yours will be too

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Darnell Grand Master

Darnell   8,478

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
 Timeline
Posted

allowed in for the interview -

this varies by US Consular Post.

Guangzhou IV, in China, forbids it.

Islamabad IV, in Pakistan - that's a great question ! Suggest you review the Embassy Review section for Islamabad (from a PC) and see what folk have written for interviews for this year.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Anh map Grand Master

Anh map   2,098

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Vietnam
 Timeline
Posted

Well first of all you are an american citizen so you can go inside of your embassy and non one ca denie you that. The type of questiosn we got..were about how many trips my husband did to Peru ( 7 in almost 2 years ) they checked your passport also. They asked my husband who did he met me and who started the relation and what were our plans.Then he asked me when he was born and where he was born , where we got married and nothing else..:P we waited for 3 hours and just those silly questions..As i said before my husband made a huge diffrence in the interview , most of the people who were alone where interviewed in a small office with the door close. So good luck mine was pretty smooth hope yours will be too

A citizen may not be granted access to all parts of the embassy or consulate.

From what another poster familiar with Islamabad says the petitioner can attend the interview. Other embassies/consulates will not allow the petitioner in the interview area.

I-864 Affidavit of Support FAQ -->> https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/support/i-864-frequently-asked-questions.html

FOREIGN INCOME REPORTING & TAX FILING -->> https://www.irs.gov/publications/p54/ch01.html#en_US_2015_publink100047318

CALL THIS NUMBER TO ORDER IRS TAX TRANSCRIPTS >> 800-908-9946

PLEASE READ THE GUIDES -->> Link to Visa Journey Guides

MULTI ENTRY SPOUSE VISA TO VN -->>Link to Visa Exemption for Vietnamese Residents Overseas & Their Spouses

Link to comment
Share on other sites
 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...