Preparing for IR1/CR1 Interview

[CJ8611 6]

Happy holidays!

Currently preparing for the upcoming interview and I just have a few questions...

1. I sent all originals with photocopies to NVC. In the appointment letter from NVC, all documents needed are marked with Y (The required document has been received) and O (The original document has been received and accepted as meeting post requirements). The civil documents sent were the BC, MC, NBI Clearance, CEMAR. Do I still need to bring another set of originals and photocopy to the interview?

2. Recently quit my job and doing freelance research work now, I will be bringing an updated DS-230 to reflect the change in employment info. Should I voluntarily present this or wait to be asked for it?

3. About the photos, I just plan on bringing our wedding album and a photo book from our visits to each other prior to getting married, are these OK?

Thanks in advance!

[KrystelKyle 16]

Happy holidays!

Currently preparing for the upcoming interview and I just have a few questions...

1. I sent all originals with photocopies to NVC. In the appointment letter from NVC, all documents needed are marked with Y (The required document has been received) and O (The original document has been received and accepted as meeting post requirements). The civil documents sent were the BC, MC, NBI Clearance, CEMAR. Do I still need to bring another set of originals and photocopy to the interview?

2. Recently quit my job and doing freelance research work now, I will be bringing an updated DS-230 to reflect the change in employment info. Should I voluntarily present this or wait to be asked for it?

3. About the photos, I just plan on bringing our wedding album and a photo book from our visits to each other prior to getting married, are these OK?

Thanks in advance!

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Thank you! I actually read yours there.

I was just thinking if bringing photo books would be too much (just 2 photo books anyway). I am thinking of choosing photos instead and have them printed in a collage to make it more handy, but just a bit lazy to pick out photos from among a huge collection.

[GaryKO 49]

Happy holidays!

Currently preparing for the upcoming interview and I just have a few questions...

1. I sent all originals with photocopies to NVC. In the appointment letter from NVC, all documents needed are marked with Y (The required document has been received) and O (The original document has been received and accepted as meeting post requirements). The civil documents sent were the BC, MC, NBI Clearance, CEMAR. Do I still need to bring another set of originals and photocopy to the interview?

2. Recently quit my job and doing freelance research work now, I will be bringing an updated DS-230 to reflect the change in employment info. Should I voluntarily present this or wait to be asked for it?

3. About the photos, I just plan on bringing our wedding album and a photo book from our visits to each other prior to getting married, are these OK?

Thanks in advance!

The DS-230 is for the beneficiary, are you the beneficiary or the petitioner? If you are the beneficiary your changing jobs don't matter that much. I assume you are the petitioner.

We took all originals to interview just in case they misplaced what we sent to NVC. Also got a updated NBI clearance that was not over 3 months old. They know your married by looking at the CENMAR, they do ask to see a few pictures of wedding and reception, but what they really want to know if the relationship after marriage is on going. It depends on the CO but some want to see proof like , phone bills, chat logs, evidence of money being sent to her from you, receipts for the wedding ring, any other evidence that your relationship is on going you should take to the interview. Your wife needs to know things about you, because she may be asked questions about you that a wife should know about her husband, like where do you live, where you work, how long you have worked there, what kind of work do you do, where will she live in the US, will she work in the US, what kind of work will she do, your kids names if you have any, your mothers maiden name, and her age, your birthday, how old are you, have you been married before, how many times, how do you communicate, when was the last time you when to the PH . So prepare her to answer these question, if your work has changed since the application was filed, also send her your most resent pay stubs from you present job, along with a letter from your employer stating your job future and current salary.

The interview is to see if the marriage is real and not for immigration purposes, so be prepared to prove that. If the documents are all correct, then the only burden to prove is a bona fide marriage and on going relationship, and the ability to provide financial support of her after she comes to the USA. I would say you just need to provide proof of income on your present job at the interview, if that is different than on the I-864, you may want to sent her a updated I-864 just in case, but I think they will just use the info off your tax returns to establish family income.

[CJ8611 6]

Thank you for sharing!

I am the beneficiary and I believe I can pretty much answer the questions you've stated.

I was just wondering if I needed to bring an updated DS-230 since I have a new job and there's a question there about present occupation.

Thanks again!

The DS-230 is for the beneficiary, are you the beneficiary or the petitioner? If you are the beneficiary your changing jobs don't matter that much. I assume you are the petitioner.

We took all originals to interview just in case they misplaced what we sent to NVC. Also got a updated NBI clearance that was not over 3 months old. They know your married by looking at the CENMAR, they do ask to see a few pictures of wedding and reception, but what they really want to know if the relationship after marriage is on going. It depends on the CO but some want to see proof like , phone bills, chat logs, evidence of money being sent to her from you, receipts for the wedding ring, any other evidence that your relationship is on going you should take to the interview. Your wife needs to know things about you, because she may be asked questions about you that a wife should know about her husband, like where do you live, where you work, how long you have worked there, what kind of work do you do, where will she live in the US, will she work in the US, what kind of work will she do, your kids names if you have any, your mothers maiden name, and her age, your birthday, how old are you, have you been married before, how many times, how do you communicate, when was the last time you when to the PH . So prepare her to answer these question, if your work has changed since the application was filed, also send her your most resent pay stubs from you present job, along with a letter from your employer stating your job future and current salary.

The interview is to see if the marriage is real and not for immigration purposes, so be prepared to prove that. If the documents are all correct, then the only burden to prove is a bona fide marriage and on going relationship, and the ability to provide financial support of her after she comes to the USA. I would say you just need to provide proof of income on your present job at the interview, if that is different than on the I-864, you may want to sent her a updated I-864 just in case, but I think they will just use the info off your tax returns to establish family income.