Case Complete to Interview June 2019

[Kamil11 116]

13 hours ago, M@K12 said:

 

https://irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

 

When did you filed your Tax return ? was filed electronically or Paper based ?

 

Paper based tax return's transcript available after 6-8 weeks.

Electronically filed - 3-5 weeks

 

 

Got them today. Thank you:)

[Kamil11 116]

1 hour ago, Melissa1695 said:

Hi guys, 

Just wanted to tell you about my experience during  my visa interview. 

First, let me provide a bit of background. When I was 15 years old I overstated my visa in the US with my Italian passport. I left with a volunteer departure before I meet the one year mark. 

So, today was my visa interview at embassy in Santo Domingo. I was so nervous but my husband came to accompany me during the process. We get in  and stand in line to provide some documents, that process took about an hour. Afterwards  sent us to wait for our interview. We did not wait 10 mins when we were called. 

The consul first asked us to provide all the evidence we had for our marriage. We provided a photo album, flight records, money sent, among other documents. He probably took 2 minutes looking through those when the questions started. He asked the following questions: 
1- tell me about your relationship history. 
2- he asked my husband how many times he has traveled to see me. 
3- where have I travel and how long I've stayed at each location. 
4- who my husband lived with. 
5- was I ever arrested or detained by a police officer or immigration. (During this questions I explained that I was stopped by an immigration officer during my over stay) 
6-where was I heading when I was stopped. 
7-with who was I living during my stay and what did I do during that time. 

After we have answered all the questions, we waited approximately 20 mins. Then, he came back with my passport and a paper and said the worst thing in the world..."Unfortunately, you have a ten year penalty for over staying your visa. Your visa has been denied, you need to contact USCIS if you wish to continue with your case" 

At this moment, I was in shock. I could not say anything... Honestly I was about to cry. Then my husband said "excuse me, may I ask you a question. Does the ten year penalty applies to her even if she was a minor during that time?" (We had done the research regarding this topic before applying for the visa) The consul seemed confused and took the paperwork and passport. We then waited for a few more minutes while him and his colleague reviewed something on the computer. Then he asked again if I was deported which I explained to him again that it was a volunteer departure. I provide the paperwork, he makes a copy and says "this information changes our decision, congratulations your visa has been approved!!" 

I am so happy but this has been a Rollercoaster of emotions.  This taught us that they could make mistakes and is very important to be well informed. 

I hope this helps.

Congratulations 

you story made me cry man 😂

[CalaWaheb 11]

1 hour ago, Kamil11 said:

I got the transcripts mailed today too. Thank u

thats aweseome !! congrats !

[Ivie & Eguagie 119]

12 minutes ago, CalaWaheb said:

thats aweseome !! congrats !

How long did it take? I just got my identity confirmation done. So wondering when I can request it. 

[CalaWaheb 11]

23 minutes ago, Ivie & Eguagie said:

How long did it take? I just got my identity confirmation done. So wondering when I can request it. 

i was able to get everything done with in minutes 

[Ivie & Eguagie 119]

4 minutes ago, CalaWaheb said:

i was able to get everything done with in minutes 

I mean how long after you filed did you request the transcript?

[CalaWaheb 11]

6 minutes ago, Ivie & Eguagie said:

I mean how long after you filed did you request the transcript?

ok . i got it few days after i recieved tax refund

[nastra30 2,287]

3 hours ago, Melissa1695 said:

Hi guys, 

Just wanted to tell you about my experience during  my visa interview. 

First, let me provide a bit of background. When I was 15 years old I overstated my visa in the US with my Italian passport. I left with a volunteer departure before I meet the one year mark. 

So, today was my visa interview at embassy in Santo Domingo. I was so nervous but my husband came to accompany me during the process. We get in  and stand in line to provide some documents, that process took about an hour. Afterwards  sent us to wait for our interview. We did not wait 10 mins when we were called. 

The consul first asked us to provide all the evidence we had for our marriage. We provided a photo album, flight records, money sent, among other documents. He probably took 2 minutes looking through those when the questions started. He asked the following questions: 
1- tell me about your relationship history. 
2- he asked my husband how many times he has traveled to see me. 
3- where have I travel and how long I've stayed at each location. 
4- who my husband lived with. 
5- was I ever arrested or detained by a police officer or immigration. (During this questions I explained that I was stopped by an immigration officer during my over stay) 
6-where was I heading when I was stopped. 
7-with who was I living during my stay and what did I do during that time. 

After we have answered all the questions, we waited approximately 20 mins. Then, he came back with my passport and a paper and said the worst thing in the world..."Unfortunately, you have a ten year penalty for over staying your visa. Your visa has been denied, you need to contact USCIS if you wish to continue with your case" 

At this moment, I was in shock. I could not say anything... Honestly I was about to cry. Then my husband said "excuse me, may I ask you a question. Does the ten year penalty applies to her even if she was a minor during that time?" (We had done the research regarding this topic before applying for the visa) The consul seemed confused and took the paperwork and passport. We then waited for a few more minutes while him and his colleague reviewed something on the computer. Then he asked again if I was deported which I explained to him again that it was a volunteer departure. I provide the paperwork, he makes a copy and says "this information changes our decision, congratulations your visa has been approved!!" 

I am so happy but this has been a Rollercoaster of emotions.  This taught us that they could make mistakes and is very important to be well informed. 

I hope this helps.

Congrats. You fought and won your battle.

[Ivie & Eguagie 119]

10 minutes ago, CalaWaheb said:

ok . i got it few days after i recieved tax refund

Oh that is great thank you so I have a little time to wait. I appreciate all your help.

[M@K12 112]

6 hours ago, Melissa1695 said:

Hi guys, 

Just wanted to tell you about my experience during  my visa interview. 

First, let me provide a bit of background. When I was 15 years old I overstated my visa in the US with my Italian passport. I left with a volunteer departure before I meet the one year mark. 

So, today was my visa interview at embassy in Santo Domingo. I was so nervous but my husband came to accompany me during the process. We get in  and stand in line to provide some documents, that process took about an hour. Afterwards  sent us to wait for our interview. We did not wait 10 mins when we were called. 

The consul first asked us to provide all the evidence we had for our marriage. We provided a photo album, flight records, money sent, among other documents. He probably took 2 minutes looking through those when the questions started. He asked the following questions: 
1- tell me about your relationship history. 
2- he asked my husband how many times he has traveled to see me. 
3- where have I travel and how long I've stayed at each location. 
4- who my husband lived with. 
5- was I ever arrested or detained by a police officer or immigration. (During this questions I explained that I was stopped by an immigration officer during my over stay) 
6-where was I heading when I was stopped. 
7-with who was I living during my stay and what did I do during that time. 

After we have answered all the questions, we waited approximately 20 mins. Then, he came back with my passport and a paper and said the worst thing in the world..."Unfortunately, you have a ten year penalty for over staying your visa. Your visa has been denied, you need to contact USCIS if you wish to continue with your case" 

At this moment, I was in shock. I could not say anything... Honestly I was about to cry. Then my husband said "excuse me, may I ask you a question. Does the ten year penalty applies to her even if she was a minor during that time?" (We had done the research regarding this topic before applying for the visa) The consul seemed confused and took the paperwork and passport. We then waited for a few more minutes while him and his colleague reviewed something on the computer. Then he asked again if I was deported which I explained to him again that it was a volunteer departure. I provide the paperwork, he makes a copy and says "this information changes our decision, congratulations your visa has been approved!!" 

I am so happy but this has been a Rollercoaster of emotions.  This taught us that they could make mistakes and is very important to be well informed. 

I hope this helps.

Congratulations & Good Luck. 

 

Bravo to you both for handling the worst situation.

 

[CalaWaheb 11]

3 hours ago, Ivie & Eguagie said:

Oh that is great thank you so I have a little time to wait. I appreciate all your help.

did you already recieve the invoice number with letter from nvc yet ? 

MY status says ready but it says i need to wait for invoice number to upload docs and pay fee

i wonder how long that will take 

[Ade Lynn 26]

Hello all,

We heard the magic words today in USEM Lagos, APPROVED!!!

Thanks everyone....the CO did not check 1 single documents (maybe due to my wife's previous US visits and USEM records). She only asked for our pictures on her recent visits.  No tax 2017 or 2018...nothing.

But she said something I need clarifications please, that my Nigerian born stepchildren at the POE are US citizens automatically and should join the queue for US citizens and we should not apply for their Green cards!!!

[nicedamsel 216]

5 minutes ago, Ade Lynn said:

Hello all,

We heard the magic words today in USEM Lagos, APPROVED!!!

Thanks everyone....the CO did not check 1 single documents (maybe due to my wife's previous US visits and USEM records). She only asked for our pictures on her recent visits.  No tax 2017 or 2018...nothing.

But she said something I need clarifications please, that my Nigerian born stepchildren at the POE are US citizens automatically and should join the queue for US citizens and we should not apply for their Green cards!!!

Congratulations dear. I'm so happy for you. Hope Lagos embassy will be favourable for me.

[Melissa1695 48]

7 hours ago, ShreebhagyaK9 said:

Wow! That was really overwhelming to read. I applaud your husband's smartness and presence of mind. After getting a rejection, it is very common to break down and get upset. But your smartie saved you. He turned the whole decision around. So happy for you guys! Congratulations! 👍You got to give that man a treat! 

Even though you are from a different consulate, reading your experience has given me so much hope and makes me feel like I did the right thing by asking my husband to be there with me during the interview. 🙂

Yes! Even though it’s not necessary to bring your spouse with you, I strongly recommend it. I wish you the best during your process. If you have any abnormally in your case make sure you research it before hand with your attorney.   

[Melissa1695 48]

7 hours ago, jeanita68 said:

Wow... thank god your husband said something. Congratulations... i am so happy to read the final results "Approved". My husband is dominican we will be going to interview soon i hope. And for reasons like this is why i wanna be there. My husband was in the US for 2yr from a prior marriage petition so i know we will probably have a tougher interview. But iam prepared and ready!! 

Thank you! 🙏  make sure to take every minimal paper you can find regarding your case, you never know what could be useful. Wish you the best 😊