CR1 pre-interview jitters - questions!

[socalgal 0]

Sooo…hurrah! The CR1 visa interview for my husband is scheduled for 10-May-2013 at 09:00 at the American Embassy/Consulate in London!!!

Of course we've got jitters and are going through everything and then going through them again. Some questions:

1) Evidence to support a bona fide relationship
We didn't have any documentation to show joint ownership/property, lease of tenancy, or co-mingling of financial resources as per the instructions on the I-130. The only item I included (I'm the USC) was an 'Affidavit LetterRegarding Sincere Relationship' which told of our "story" and referenced included photo collages showing our travels together, along with Skype chat logs and email/instant messages. Will this be a problem as there was not a follow up RFE? The only other items I can think of sending to my husband before the interview is a copy of my life insurance showing him as the beneficiary or credit cards showing him as an authorized user? Anything else?

2) No wedding or wedding photos

We've looked over the interview questions from the UK consulate reviews and did a trial run through some of the questions. My husband is a bit concerned over the lack of traditional wedding ceremony and wedding pictures. Per Colorado Statute, the marriage can be solemnized by the parties to the marriage so our wedding was very simple: just signed papers at the kitchen table! As this is out of the ordinary, what can we do if asked for additional 'proof'? We've only got a picture snapped right after signing the marriage license. Our thought process was that the visa application would take a lot of time and money and we'd rather have a Big Wedding/Celebration Ceremony after the stresses of the visa process. So include anything related to this wedding/celebration: invitations, bookings, reservations, etc.

3) Passport style photos:

The NVC letter lists that 2 passport style photos were received but then there's a reminder to bring passport style photos? Does this mean take extra just in case?

4) UK embassy airport style security and lugging huge binder of supporting evidence

Because of #1 and #2, there is a full binder showing how we spent our time together. But as backpacks or suitcases are on the 'Do Not Bring' list, can he hand carry the binder through to the consulate?

5) SSN

Fingers crossed husband is approved - The DS-230 part II questions 43a and 43b was completed. Does this mean that my husband doesn't have to resend an application for a SSN?

Thank for the time in reading this long list!

[Ryan H 3,812]

1) Evidence to support a bona fide relationship

We didn't have any documentation to show joint ownership/property, lease of tenancy, or co-mingling of financial resources as per the instructions on the I-130.

Couples living apart in separate countries who are recently married will not be expected to have such items. Furthermore, those items are follow an important phrase, "in addition to the required documentations" which means those items are suggestions, not requirements.

4) UK embassy airport style security and lugging huge binder of supporting evidence

Because of #1 and #2, there is a full binder showing how we spent our time together. But as backpacks or suitcases are on the 'Do Not Bring' list, can he hand carry the binder through to the consulate?

Yes

5) SSN

The DS-230 part II questions 43a and 43b was completed. Does this mean that my husband doesn't have to resend an application for a SSN?

Social Security card should arrive in the mail a few weeks after he arrives. If it does not arrive in the mail after 1 month, then it will probably be necessary to go to an SSA office and apply.

Edited May 1, 2013 by Ryan H

[canuckbos 10]

They ask you questions to see how well you know each other. One they asked me was; what did we serve at our wedding reception, the answer isn't necessarily what they are looking for, they ask to see how you answer the questions. We were friendly and calm when speaking with the agent and she was very nice to us. She only asked about three easy questions. How did we meet, where would we be living? The interview was easy peasy compared to the rest.

I brought more passport photos but they didn't ask for them, I'd be prepared though.

Good luck!

[socalgal 0]

OK! Thanks for the feedback. Wish us luck