CR1/IR1 Interview in Santo Domingo

[Leah09 67]

Hi,

 

I am the applicant for a CR1/IR1 visa through my husband and my interview is scheduled for December this year. My question is, is it mandatory for my husband to be present at the interview? He was just here this month and we were NOT planning for him to come, and we don’t want to jeopardize our process but we also don’t want to incur unnecessary trip expenses since I will be leaving after the interview anyway. Will it be bad if I go alone? Any experiences with solo interviews?

Edited October 31, 2017 by Leah09

[Crazy Cat 41,845]

It is not necessary for your husband to be there.  In fact, many embassies do not allow spouses to be present.  

[Leah09 67]

3 hours ago, missileman said:

It is not necessary for your husband to be there.  In fact, many embassies do not allow spouses to be present.  

Apparently DR is a “high fraud” country and people do it/recommend it. I would go alone but I don’t want it to affect my case. So idk how accurate this is.

[Voided 55]

I hear for DR the spouse needs to be present. Many who went without their spouse were told to reschedule when the spouse is available to attend the interview. 

[Unlockable 7,314]

17 minutes ago, August97 said:

I hear for DR the spouse needs to be present. Many who went without their spouse were told to reschedule when the spouse is available to attend the interview. 

 

1 hour ago, Leah09 said:

Apparently DR is a “high fraud” country and people do it/recommend it. I would go alone but I don’t want it to affect my case. So idk how accurate this is.

It is not mandatory. Also, be weary of what you hear by word of mouth. Trust me, my wife had people in the DR tell her some ridiculous things when she went through the process. Things like wearing certain colors for the interview.

 

If the spouse can be there it would help but it is definitely not mandatory. A CO can pretty much request anything if they feel the need. They can look through your Facebook page or call a family member to confirm the relationship. So requesting the fiance be available is not surprising.

[Lelita 74]

DR is a high fraud country, believe me your husband has to be present for the interview!

otherwise consider a visa denial

[Crazy Cat 41,845]

1 hour ago, Lela37 said:

DR is a high fraud country, believe me your husband has to be present for the interview!

otherwise consider a visa denial

Really??  Attorneys say differently...

 

https://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/does-the-petitioner-need-to-be-present-in-the-inte-1142818.html

[Leah09 67]

2 hours ago, missileman said:

Really??  Attorneys say differently...

 

https://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/does-the-petitioner-need-to-be-present-in-the-inte-1142818.html

I know right, confusing... it’s apparently a DR thing.

4 hours ago, NuestraUnion said:

 

It is not mandatory. Also, be weary of what you hear by word of mouth. Trust me, my wife had people in the DR tell her some ridiculous things when she went through the process. Things like wearing certain colors for the interview.

 

If the spouse can be there it would help but it is definitely not mandatory. A CO can pretty much request anything if they feel the need. They can look through your Facebook page or call a family member to confirm the relationship. So requesting the fiance be available is not surprising.

Were you present for your spouse’s interview?

[Lelita 74]

3 hours ago, missileman said:

Really??  Attorneys say differently...

 

https://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/does-the-petitioner-need-to-be-present-in-the-inte-1142818.html

That well known, I'm also Dominican and was petioned by my husband, they can grill you at the interview in fact many people have to go back for a second interview 

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to Caribbean regional forum; OP is asking for Dominican Republic specific answers.

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1 hour ago, Leah09 said:

Were you present for your spouse’s interview?

Yep.

Interview was smooth. Also saw a couple of people who were there alone who got approved. If you can make it, it won't hurt to be there.

[Leah09 67]

2 minutes ago, NuestraUnion said:

Yep.

Interview was smooth. Also saw a couple of people who were there alone who got approved. If you can make it, it won't hurt to be there.

So to bring my husband.. will the interview letter along with our marriage certificate suffice, or do I need any documentation/process to include him in my appointment?

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All supporting documents and evidence of your relationship. Your BC along with BCs for your children. Make sure it is long extensia. Passport. Etc.

[Alan & Alicia 23]

11 hours ago, Leah09 said:

Hi,

 

I am the applicant for a CR1/IR1 visa through my husband and my interview is scheduled for December this year. My question is, is it mandatory for my husband to be present at the interview? He was just here this month and we were NOT planning for him to come, and we don’t want to jeopardize our process but we also don’t want to incur unnecessary trip expenses since I will be leaving after the interview anyway. Will it be bad if I go alone? Any experiences with solo interviews?

You want a security answers just ask to Nvc they will clear all your think!

[Alan & Alicia 23]

11 hours ago, Leah09 said:

Hi,

 

I am the applicant for a CR1/IR1 visa through my husband and my interview is scheduled for December this year. My question is, is it mandatory for my husband to be present at the interview? He was just here this month and we were NOT planning for him to come, and we don’t want to jeopardize our process but we also don’t want to incur unnecessary trip expenses since I will be leaving after the interview anyway. Will it be bad if I go alone? Any experiences with solo interviews?

All dependent of the time you are been married any way the letter will say if husband need be.