Would it be best if we did the green card interview togather ?

[Jer1234 65]

Hi gooday , am new to this forum:) .. my wife who is a USC has petitioned for me about 2.5months ago..we received a receipt letter saying its being processed by the Potomac service centre (YSC)..I know that after its approved we will av to  do interviews..I am living in the Caribbean and she lives in the States. .so I am wondering if it would be best for her to visit me in the Caribbean  and we do the green card interview together in my home country? Or it wouldn't make a difference if she does her interview in US while I do mine in the Caribbean? Which would be best?.any advice would be appreciated .thanks in advance

[gregcrs2 1,778]

She does not have an interview.  Only you have an interview.  

[Dashinka 24,634]

I would never discourage the USC from being there when the interview occurs to help support their spouse or fiancé, but @gregcrs2is correct, this will be only your interview.  As to if she can be in the consulate you will need to check with the specific consulate to see if they allow the USC to accompany a family member for a visa interview.

 

Good Luck!

[Crazy Cat 41,982]

I suggest you and your wife both do some reading to become familiar with the process.  

[NikLR 13,228]

It depends on the country.  Domician republic for example requires the USC spouse to be there.  Jamaica does not.  Sometimes an embassy will not allow the USC at the interview but will take into consideration of they are visiting.  

[gregcrs2 1,778]

3 minutes ago, NikLR said:

It depends on the country.  Domician republic for example requires the USC spouse to be there.  Jamaica does not.  Sometimes an embassy will not allow the USC at the interview but will take into consideration of they are visiting.  

Either way, the USC would not have a separate interview in the USA.  

[NikLR 13,228]

3 minutes ago, gregcrs2 said:

Either way, the USC would not have a separate interview in the USA.  

Not normally but it does happen.  But since that was addressed already reiterating it was a waste of time. 

[Jer1234 65]

45 minutes ago, gregcrs2 said:

Either way, the USC would not have a separate interview in the USA.  

Ok..I am Jamaican. .I understand thank you

[Jer1234 65]

51 minutes ago, NikLR said:

It depends on the country.  Domician republic for example requires the USC spouse to be there.  Jamaica does not.  Sometimes an embassy will not allow the USC at the interview but will take into consideration of they are visiting.  

ok thanks am Jamaican by the way

[Gorkhali 214]

my friend its a long journey till interview. Currently, focus on studying the process and focus on life (such as being together). Visa to USA ain't everything ... live life .... spend the time together.. don't put life on hold coz u r waiting for visa. Always have plan B .. what if a visa is denied? 

 

Lastly, as other folks said, it depends upon the embassy to allow your wife to be with you during the interview.  If she is with u and embassy won't allow her to be with u take her passport with u and show it to CO (this will show her support and how serious she is about the visa that she traveled so far for it). 

[pushbrk 12,994]

Just adding that this will be a "visa interview", not a green card interview.  If it WAS a green card interview it would be in the USA and you would BOTH be required to be there.  There is no "green card interview" in the spouse visa process.

 

[Jer1234 65]

3 minutes ago, Gorkhali said:

my friend its a long journey till interview. Currently, focus on studying the process and focus on life (such as being together). Visa to USA ain't everything ... live life .... spend the time together.. don't put life on hold coz u r waiting for visa. Always have plan B .. what if a visa is denied? 

 

Lastly, as other folks said, it depends upon the embassy to allow your wife to be with you during the interview.  If she is with u and embassy won't allow her to be with u take her passport with u and show it to CO (this will show her support and how serious she is about the visa that she traveled so far for it). 

Lol thanks Gorkhali ..I understand what you're saying ..incase she wont be allowed into d interview the passport idea sounds good. . And il never put my life on hold for it...appreciate the comment..

[Jer1234 65]

8 minutes ago, pushbrk said:

Just adding that this will be a "visa interview", not a green card interview.  If it WAS a green card interview it would be in the USA and you would BOTH be required to be there.  There is no "green card interview" in the spouse visa process.

 

Ok that makes sense pushburk. .thanks 

[Dashinka 24,634]

58 minutes ago, pushbrk said:

Just adding that this will be a "visa interview", not a green card interview.  If it WAS a green card interview it would be in the USA and you would BOTH be required to be there.  There is no "green card interview" in the spouse visa process.

 

Since it is a spousal interview (CR1/IR1), I believe it includes both the visa and GC.  There is no need for a CR1/IR1 to adjust status after they come to the US.

[NikLR 13,228]

15 minutes ago, Bill & Katya said:

Since it is a spousal interview (CR1/IR1), I believe it includes both the visa and GC.  There is no need for a CR1/IR1 to adjust status after they come to the US.

but they dont have a green card until after they arrive.