Urgent questions: Visa interview preparation (Packet 4)

[D&SBKK 0]

Dear Visa Journey friends,

 

I am currently preparing a list of documents for the marriage based immigrant visa interview. As I was going through the checklist, many questions came up to my mind (what a long journey!). Here's a few things:

 

1) previous passports: I have two previous passports with me but I am afraid I have disposed of the most recent passport of mine (expired). I had my previous US visa on that passport. Would this become a problem? Could I bring any other evidence to back it up? I got an official record of passports from government that lists the passport numbers and issuance/expiry dates of them. Would this suffice or should there be something else? 

 

2) Immigration records for prior US travel or residence: Where can I obtain this immigration records? The only thing I can think of is the stamps on the passport. But sadly, my last passport has been disposed of. If I talk to the US border protection, would they send me my immigration records by email/post? 

 

3) Evidence of financial support (including evidence of domicile): I have submitted the original i-864 as an evidence of financial support, but that is with the embassy at the moment. How could I possibly bring another? And what do they mean by evidence of domicile? We don't have a joint lease at the moment. What kind of document would be acceptable? 

 

4) Police and foreign police records: Like above, I have submitted the originals of these with the packet 3 and I don't have them with me (not even a copy). I hope they keep a hold of these originals. 

 

5) Evidence of relationship: I assume this is the most important piece of information that they are looking for. I don't know what others normally bring to fulfill requirements. I've got some hand written letters (although often not through postal service as we exchanged in person), email records, and plenty of photographs. Would this suffice? What would be considered as strong evidence?

 

Apologies for too many questions and I thank you so much for your attention if you made it through here. Look forward to hearing from your experience.

 

Best regards,

 

Soo

 

[patriot10 11]

Previous passports 

4 hours ago, D&SBKK said:

Dear Visa Journey friends,

 

I am currently preparing a list of documents for the marriage based immigrant visa interview. As I was going through the checklist, many questions came up to my mind (what a long journey!). Here's a few things:

 

1) previous passports: I have two previous passports with me but I am afraid I have disposed of the most recent passport of mine (expired). I had my previous US visa on that passport. Would this become a problem? Could I bring any other evidence to back it up? I got an official record of passports from government that lists the passport numbers and issuance/expiry dates of them. Would this suffice or should there be something e

I think you certainly need the old passports as it is specifically mentioned that these are required. I think they can check your entry and exit into United states as well as travel to red flag countries if any. The fact that you have one missing passport but have the others certainly raises a red flag in my opinion and may make a case for ''further administrative processing'' . The second best thing would be to have a photocopy of each and every page of the missing passport . If you have lost or destroyed the passport , all you can do is hope that the interviewer does not physically ask to see it.

4 hours ago, D&SBKK said:

2) Immigration records for prior US travel or residence: Where can I obtain this immigration records? The only thing I can think of is the stamps on the passport. But sadly, my last passport has been disposed of. If I talk to the US border protection, would they send me my immigration records by email/post? 

That would be apparent from the passport but you have lost it. I-94s are available online from 2013 onwards but before that, they were physical chits of paper that one submitted at the airport before leaving the country.

4 hours ago, D&SBKK said:

 

3) Evidence of financial support (including evidence of domicile): I have submitted the original i-864 as an evidence of financial support, but that is with the embassy at the moment. How could I possibly bring another? And what do they mean by evidence of domicile? We don't have a joint lease at the moment. What kind of document would be acceptable? 

This is supposed to be taken along during interview and not submitted at any stage before that if you are going the dcf way. If you have submitted the original, there is a chance that the interviewer has it in file he/she has else, you maybe expected to have one...not sure what will become of this.

4 hours ago, D&SBKK said:

 

4) Police and foreign police records: Like above, I have submitted the originals of these with the packet 3 and I don't have them with me (not even a copy). I hope they keep a hold of these originals. 

Supposed to have these at time of interview and not submit at anytime earlier if going the dcf way.

4 hours ago, D&SBKK said:

 

5) Evidence of relationship: I assume this is the most important piece of information that they are looking for. I don't know what others normally bring to fulfill requirements. I've got some hand written letters (although often not through postal service as we exchanged in person), email records, and plenty of photographs. Would this suffice? What would be considered as strong evidence?

marriage certificates, marriage photos, other photos together over the years, common children (birth certificates will name you as parents) ,common financial assets (bank accounts, property, insurance policies) and such stuff. 

4 hours ago, D&SBKK said:

 

Apologies for too many questions and I thank you so much for your attention if you made it through here. Look forward to hearing from your experience.

 

My answers are not definitive so please seek further help before taking any action.

4 hours ago, D&SBKK said:

Best regards,

 

Soo

 

 

[patriot10 11]

Hello there,

Just checked my packet 4 instructions,

It says for the police certificate as follows.....

 

The certificate is valid for one year from the date of issuance. If you have already submitted to the NVC, please check if expired in which case bring a new certificate to the visa interview.

That implies that if you submitted to the NVC and as long as your police certificate is less than 1 year old, then you dont have to worry about it.

 

Regarding the I-864, it says and i quote....

 

You should check with your sponsor to see if they have already submitted an Affidavit of Support with a copy for each derivative to the NVC. If so, it is not necessary to submit another one.

 

Regarding Passports , it says...(and i quote)

 

Bring your passports and all former or expired passports. Your current passport must be valid for at least eight months from the date of your interview and should reflect your correct name and date of birth.

 

Hope the above is of help. Best of Luck!!