USC PRESENT @ INTERVIEW

[Eric&Nati 0]

HI

My question is that if my husband HAS to be present with me at the interview. I am from Dominican Republic, we had been married since 2004 and we have 2 kids together, I moved 2 times to USA but due to personal reasons didnt stay for more than 3 months, I have Tourist visa and I travel with the kids frequently or he comes to DR. Until now we decided to start my residency papers :blush:

My point is that my husband doesnt like to travel, also working and going to college, plus money issues.

Knowing that we have so many years married and having 2 kids, do you think is mandatory to be present at the interview?????

Thanks

[kike732 6]

:yes:yes its mandatory

[Eric&Nati 0]

:yes:yes its mandatory

I am so mad, because he was told by few dominicans in USA that he doesnt have to be present because we have so many years married and kids together, that only when the consulate has doubts about a bonne fide marriage request that the american citizen has to be present.

[Samantha78 117]

Yea - he def has to be there. And its true...some Dominicans say you dont have to be there but its not true. They will want to know why a man with 2 kids and a wife did not make the effort to travel to this important interview - believe me

[Eric&Nati 0]

Yea - he def has to be there. And its true...some Dominicans say you dont have to be there but its not true. They will want to know why a man with 2 kids and a wife did not make the effort to travel to this important interview - believe me

Hi Sam:

Well the truth is that he had a minor had attack 2 years ago, and he had to travel before with pills to calm down, now with this heart attack he is even more nervous. He works and going to College right now, anyway, I understand your point I guess he is too confindent because he thinks that they are going to approve due to the fact that we have so many years married.

Let's see what happens and after reading all the posts here, he changes his mind.

[StephanieM 60]

Honestly, he should be be there.

But also I have to be honest with you, I have personally seen cases where couples are either 1. given an open cita to attend with their spouse at a later date or simply 2. approved because they have a couple of kids and good evidence. So I really can't say. If he decides he really can't make it, take all the evidence you have, most importantly those two birth certfiicates from both your kids and all the proof that you have lived together in the states for a short period of time etc.

My sister in law has an interview next week if I am not mistaken and she is Dominican and will be the one immigrating. Her husband, the USC does not plan to be present at the interview. They have two kids, so I will let you know how that goes and whether she is approved or not.

Also! If your husband absolutely cannot make it for health concerns you can get a doctor's letter and present it to the embassy. I have also seen cases where they waive a visit due to SEVERE health issues.

Edited April 12, 2012 by StephanieM

[Eric&Nati 0]

Honestly, he should be be there.

But also I have to be honest with you, I have personally seen cases where couples are either 1. given an open cita to attend with their spouse at a later date or simply 2. approved because they have a couple of kids and good evidence. So I really can't say. If he decides he really can't make it, take all the evidence you have, most importantly those two birth certfiicates from both your kids and all the proof that you have lived together in the states for a short period of time etc.

My sister in law has an interview next week if I am not mistaken and she is Dominican and will be the one immigrating. Her husband, the USC does not plan to be present at the interview. They have two kids, so I will let you know how that goes and whether she is approved or not.

Also! If your husband absolutely cannot make it for health concerns you can get a doctor's letter and present it to the embassy. I have also seen cases where they waive a visit due to SEVERE health issues.

Yes thanks Stephanie, let me know what happened with your sister in law.

I also told him to get a letter from his doctor.

Thanks for your comment !! and good luck to your sister in law

[StephanieM 60]

Yes thanks Stephanie, let me know what happened with your sister in law.

I also told him to get a letter from his doctor.

Thanks for your comment !! and good luck to your sister in law

Hey my husband just called me. My sister in law's visa has been approved. Her husband did not go.

[StephanieM 60]

Hey my husband just called me. My sister in law's visa has been approved. Her husband did not go.

I lied he arrived late last night and he went to the cita with her and they took the kids too. Sorry about that.

[Eric&Nati 0]

I lied he arrived late last night and he went to the cita with her and they took the kids too. Sorry about that.

Wow GREAT !!! I am so happy to hear that, I feel relieved

Also happy for your brother and sister in law

Thanks for your help......

[Samantha78 117]

I agree that having kids and a long marriage should make a difference. And if he has a medical condition that is definitely good enough reason to not have him there. I think you should be all set.