CR 1 VISA post-interview dilemma (what do you think?)

[MCGCB 3]

Hi guys!

I went to the US embassy for an interview today. I dont know if I will get a US VISA or not because the consular officer didnt tell me anything. After the interview she just told me to go back to my seat and wait until my number will be called again. I did what I was told. But when my number was called, it was in another window and I didnt see her again. The guy assigned there just instructed me to submit a 2013 ITR of my joint sponsor (because what I gave them was 2012) and mail it to them using TO GO courier. I asked the guy whats the next step, he then instructed me to give my mailing address to the courier in the next window. I also asked if I need to come for another interview, he said no. Lastly I asked about my passport because they didn't give it back, he said that they will mail it to the mailing address that I provided them.

Am I gonna get a VISA after I submit the ITR 2013 of the joint sponsor? Was my cr1 Visa application denied?

During the interview (15 mins):

After the pleasantries and confirmation of my identity, the consular officer just focused her questions on 1 thing- my husband's domicile! She told me that she is not convinced that my husband is domiciled in the US. She asked me a lot of questions about how long he stayed there, where he stays there, his stay in the Philippines, his work here etc. She also mentioned that the purpose of the spouse visa is for us to be reunited, but she thinks that we are united here in the Philippines already. So I showed her my husbands letter of good faith that stated the steps he made to establish domicile. She read it, but gave me back that letter and the other proof of domicile. She didnt ask for my 2x2 VISA pictures, didnt ask for any proof of relationship (she asked me how and when we met-thats it!). She kept the Birth certificate, marriage certificate, affidavit of support from husband and joint sponsor. She didnt give me back my passport. She neither told me that I will get a US VISA nor told me that my application is denied. She just told me to go back go my seat and wait for my number to be called. Thats how my interview went.

Please post your opinions... It will be highly appreciated.

[Hypnos 6,576]

It sounds as if there is a possibility that your visa will be denied on domicile grounds, as she stated. They will likely make a final decision once they receive the 2013 federal income tax return, as they asked for.

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

Sounds like there are two issues:

- co-sponsor's tax return for 2013- it is odd that they ask for this as tax day is only today. Is your co=sponsor close to the poverty line?

- HUsband's domicile. What proof did you give them other than the letter? Is there anything else you could send?

[Leatherneck 693]

No one can tell you if the visa will be approved or denied. T hey could be looking for stronger income by asking for the 2013 ITR.

Really focus on the CO's concern about your husband's U.S. domicile with additional solid proof of such.

Good luck.

[MCGCB 3]

The CO didnt ask for more proof of my husbands domicile. She read the letter detailing the steps that my husband took to prove domicile. She checked the documentary evidence as well. Then she gave the letter back to me. She then told me to go back to my seat and wait for my number to be called in another window for instructions on how to procure the ITR 2013 of my joint sponsor. By the way, April 15 was the date of my interview (Philippines time).

[pushbrk 12,898]

I would think the domicile issue is decided in your favor. I suspect the need for the 2013 tax return has something to do directly with the joint sponsor's financial circumstances. Without more information, it's impossible to offer an opinion about its impact on the ultimate decision. It sounds as if something about the I-864 was marginal, and they wanted to see more up to date tax return information. If the sponsor is self employed, that would be expected.

[MCGCB 3]

Hi everyone! My husband called the us embassy about my concerns. They said that the consular officer did not ask for anymore domicile requirements and that I only need to submit my joint sponsor's ITR 2013. Once a the requirements are complete, they will mail my passport to me with the VIsA!!! What an amazing news after a day thinking that I got denied.

By the way, our joint sponsor does not have a 2013 ITR because she filed for an extension. We raised this concern too and they said we just submit the ITR and W2 2012. The W2 of 2013 that I submitted has proved that my joint sponsor has earned enough for 2012 to support me. So my advise to everyone out there who are having this problem-- call the US embassy to make sure. Also, if you NEED to say something during the interview with the CO pls say it even if he/she didnt ask. Because If I told her that my joint sponsor filed for an extension during the interview, she could have just accepted the ITR 2012 and my ViSA journey could been shorter.

[MCGCB 3]

My ViSA has been issued. Thanks for all your help!

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

Thanks for the update and congrats!