February 2016 Interviews

[nikiandmike 0]

Hi. My interview is on January 20. I got worried coz I saw someone posted about the petitioner's court records. My understanding is that if you're on a spouse visa, you really don't need to bring the petitioner's court records to the interview. The I-130 didn't ask for any criminal history. The important thing is I know about my husband's criminal history.

My question is, do you know someone who got denied because he/she (beneficiary) didn't bring the petitioner's court record to the interview?

Hi,I don't remember seeing anyone talking about petitioner's court records,perhaps they confused the terms petitioner/applicant.No,you do not need to bring or will be refused a visa for not bringing them.I'm sure they do any background checks needed on their own while the application is processing.

The only reason I can think of where an applicant's court records are needed is perhaps if there was a previous marriage.They usually ask to see all originals sent during the nvc stage so maybe that's what they were talking about?

[Kim&Jeff 6]

Hi,I don't remember seeing anyone talking about petitioner's court records,perhaps they confused the terms petitioner/applicant.No,you do not need to bring or will be refused a visa for not bringing them.I'm sure they do any background checks needed on their own while the application is processing.

The only reason I can think of where an applicant's court records are needed is perhaps if there was a previous marriage.They usually ask to see all originals sent during the nvc stage so maybe that's what they were talking about?

Hi, I saw the post in the Facebook group that I am a member. They are on a spouse visa and the beneficiary posted asking about how to get the court record of her husband (petitioner). I got worried coz my interview is near and I don't have my husband's court record to bring in to the interview.

I have previously understand that I don't really need my husband's court record because they don't really ask for it. The I-130 doesn't ask for it and the NVC didn't mention it in the interview letter they sent us.

I just got worried and need reassurance. My husband works 12 hours a day and will have to go across town to get the court record if he really has to, and won't probably make it to my interview.

My husband doesn't have a previous marriage, so I'm praying they will just ask me if I know about his history.

Thank you for the reply.

[bhums123 0]

My case completed on 31st December... NVC notify with email on 7th January...

So when interview date will be schedule? Any idea?

[dwheels76 5,468]

If it's of any help for you, I thought that the interview was the absolut easiest step in this whole process. I'm like you, I get really nervous in interviews but I was confident and honest about everything and it went really smoothly! So don't worry, everything will be okay and you should have your approval tomorrow

Best of luck and keep us updated!

P.S: i'm flying to the US tomorrow evening (Romania time)! Yaaay!

How exciting. Mercies journey's to you. Congratulations.

[dwheels76 5,468]

Man, this is such a bad news.

My case which was approved for expedite request was sent by NVC to Singapore Embassy (it arrived this morning according to DHL) but they found out that my wife no longer resides in Singapore and asked us to transfer our case to US Embassy Rangoon.

"Dear Sir,

It has come to our attention that the applicant no longer resides in Singapore. As we are only able to process applications from immigrant visa applicants who have been granted residential status by the Singapore government, please contact the U.S. Embassy in Rangoon via email: ConsularRangoon@state.gov to transfer the application to that office for processing.

Thank you.

Best Regards,

Immigrant Visa Unit

U.S. Embassy Singapore

6476-9100

singaporecon@state.gov"

When we applied I-130 application in Feb last year, my wife was working in Singapore with work visa. By late July, she quitted her job and went back to Rangoon in August under advice of our attorney at that time. Our lawyer said that she would not have to worry where she lived because the interview would happen in Singapore because it is where our wedding took place. Does Singapore Embassy have final say about where the interview must take place or is it their mistake to have the case transfer?

So sorry to hear this. Hate to put salt in your wound but your lawyer is an idiot. You can only interview where you live currently (In most cases). And to have left way back in August sorry (scary they even know where she is).

Embassy has the say who can and can't interview at the embassy. Gosh contact Rangoon immediately and tell your lawyer he owes you a refund.

We are in the same boat bro.... my interview is tomorrow morning and counting hours...... good luck for both of us.... don't worry u are not alone..... We will meet with approval message tomorrow. ... In sha allah.....

Alright M.B. waiting . It's 12:45pm I'm in Africa so at least we are on the same continent talk to me.

[dwheels76 5,468]

My case completed on 31st December... NVC notify with email on 7th January...

So when interview date will be schedule? Any idea?

Which embassy Mumbai or New Delhi? It will probably end of month when March scheduling starts. Unless they have 2nd round for February left.

Can you please update your timeline. You have Armenia. Thank you

[dwheels76 5,468]

Hi. My interview is on January 20. I got worried coz I saw someone posted about the petitioner's court records. My understanding is that if you're on a spouse visa, you really don't need to bring the petitioner's court records to the interview. The I-130 didn't ask for any criminal history. The important thing is I know about my husband's criminal history.

My question is, do you know someone who got denied because he/she (beneficiary) didn't bring the petitioner's court record to the interview?

Denied no. But if a CO wants they will give you 221g put you in AP until documents are sent in. It is a case by case basis. I have known of a few people who had to come up with court records. It does happen time to time.

I sure wouldn't stress or worry about it. Especially if its a minor situation.

[dwheels76 5,468]

Hi, I saw the post in the Facebook group that I am a member. They are on a spouse visa and the beneficiary posted asking about how to get the court record of her husband (petitioner). I got worried coz my interview is near and I don't have my husband's court record to bring in to the interview.

I have previously understand that I don't really need my husband's court record because they don't really ask for it. The I-130 doesn't ask for it and the NVC didn't mention it in the interview letter they sent us.

I just got worried and need reassurance. My husband works 12 hours a day and will have to go across town to get the court record if he really has to, and won't probably make it to my interview.

My husband doesn't have a previous marriage, so I'm praying they will just ask me if I know about his history.

Thank you for the reply.

Don't worry about it. That's their case. It might have been a serious offense they didn't show proof of Don;t read anything into what others have to do or will do. Just ease your mind and go to the interview.

[bhums123 0]

Which embassy Mumbai or New Delhi? It will probably end of month when March scheduling starts. Unless they have 2nd round for February left.

Can you please update your timeline. You have Armenia. Thank you

my embassy is mumbai india. i update it. thank you.

[Jay87 0]

Does anyone know if Us embassy in Belgrade Serbia started scheduling interviews for February ??

[MrsCrabs 24]

If it's of any help for you, I thought that the interview was the absolut easiest step in this whole process. I'm like you, I get really nervous in interviews but I was confident and honest about everything and it went really smoothly! So don't worry, everything will be okay and you should have your approval tomorrow

Best of luck and keep us updated!

P.S: i'm flying to the US tomorrow evening (Romania time)! Yaaay!

Good luck, dear and have a really nice trip to your beloved husband! And keep us updated too, about POE and little life things, we will be happy to know ))

[LJSant 1]

You will be fine. You will come back tomorrow and tell us how easy ot was. Just be cool. Eat a snack breakfast and just be cool. Tell them dhweels76 said hove you your dang Visa now.

LooooooL, dwheels76 I almost actually did that!!! LoL!!!

[soba3 7]

Thank you my case complete last week January 8 how I check the information regarding the case sent to USEM and what the average time for schedule the case?? When my case will transfer to embassy ?? and how I check it ??

[LJSant 1]

Well, I had my interview scheduled for 9:30am today in Beirut; I got there at 8:30am, cause usually there's a long queue, to my luck though there wasn't one. I went all prepared with all the relationship proof and paperwork needed. Let's just say that my interview didn't happen until 11:15am and I was out of there at 11:22am.

I was very excited because everything was going well, the interviewer asked me how me and my wife met and a couple of questions about me, and just as she was about to finish off the interview, which seemed to be going on a very positive note, she tells me that everything looks like it's in order and I have all the paperwork I need, but that she needs proof of domicile from my wife. So I got a 221(g) and they put me on AP.

I get why they did it, since lots of people from round here tend to try to cheat the system by applying for the IV and never actually end up immigrating to the U.S., thanks to them I am now in AP. She explained to me that that she just wants proof that we are taking steps to actually immigrate to the U.S., which is very fair, I just wish I had known about this earlier. So maybe a note for all couples that intend to immigrate with their spouse to the U.S.: have your spouse go establish domicile in the U.S. first, prior to your interview. Had we known about this, we probably would have planned a trip mid-2015 and got all of that done back then.

​So now, the next step for us is to fly to the U.S. find an apartment to rent, begin transferring our money to her account in the U.S., maybe even buy one-way plain tickets as proof that we are planning to go there in the coming months, and issue all this as proof of domicile. The only thing that scares me is that this is all pretty risky since we don't really have any guarantee that I am actually going to get the IV after all this.

​If anyone has any suggestions, info, or experience with this, it would be much appreciated to get that information from you ASAP, because we really want things to get moving.

Edited January 11, 2016 by LJSant

[K&K M 8]

I sure hope NVC schedules some interviews this week.

Every time I called last week and asked various questions about scheduling I got an "I don't know answer".

Very frustrating that No one "knows"