K-1 Visa Interview

[Stubmeister 31]

Ok, my fiance had her interview in Bogota today. The interview lasted 45 minutes and they asked a lot of questions about my family and its future, (I will elaborate later). But one thing that my fiance said is they demanded an authentic copy of my divorce decree! Not a copy but in my case, one signed, dated and sealed by the prothonotary office of my county. So today I went to the courthouse and obtained a court certified divorce decree. This is going to cost me about $75 to send to Bogota for the embassy.  My fiance also told me there were 3 others there that they demanded the same from them and their visas were also delayed. So as of right now, we are in Process 221(g). But others should note that if you were married in the past, it looks like you will need a court certified copy for them to process the K-1 visa. I don't know if it is only the US Embassy in Bogota or if it is all of them. I think, (hope) this will only delay the process by a week. I will keep you posted.

[Just Paul 4,595]

A certified copy of all divorces is required in K1 and CR1/IR1 petitions.   Typically needed at the interview. It should have been listed in the appropriate packet prior to the interview.

[Stubmeister 31]

5 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

A certified copy of all divorces is required in K1 and CR1/IR1 petitions.   Typically needed at the interview. It should have been listed in the appropriate packet prior to the interview.

You are correct to a certain point: " Be sure that you have the original documents for any item that you submit as a photocopy in your original petition. The original documents may be requested (even though they allow you to initially submit a copy) by the USCIS and even embassy as part of the adjudication process. "

They don't deem it necessary but MAY require the original! Nowhere on this forum does it say that originals ARE required. But to have them handy if further evidence is needed. What I am pointing out is they are requiring the original authenticated document. Whereas in the past, a copy sufficed.

[Peot 161]

At the application of the I-129f all of the documents are photocopies. The interview would be the time they typically ask for originals to confirm their existence. These aren't always required, but can be - exactly as you state. Most of the time a copy is just fine, but sometimes they need to confirm the evidence hasn't been manufactured, and this often happens at the interview.

 

The originals should always be on hand just in case for this exact scenario but to be clear, a copy is what everyone should submit with their forms.

 

As a rule of thumb, bring 1 original and 1 copy to the interview. You can find instructions for this on this forum and around the Internet.

[P&G2019 67]

12 hours ago, Stubmeister said:

Ok, my fiance had her interview in Bogota today. The interview lasted 45 minutes and they asked a lot of questions about my family and its future, (I will elaborate later). But one thing that my fiance said is they demanded an authentic copy of my divorce decree! Not a copy but in my case, one signed, dated and sealed by the prothonotary office of my county. So today I went to the courthouse and obtained a court certified divorce decree. This is going to cost me about $75 to send to Bogota for the embassy.  My fiance also told me there were 3 others there that they demanded the same from them and their visas were also delayed. So as of right now, we are in Process 221(g). But others should note that if you were married in the past, it looks like you will need a court certified copy for them to process the K-1 visa. I don't know if it is only the US Embassy in Bogota or if it is all of them. I think, (hope) this will only delay the process by a week. I will keep you posted.

This is where my fiancé will have his interview. I received my NOA1 yesterday via text. I've read that in Bogota they require all "original" documents and to have a copy as well. I don't have any previous marriages but I've read regarding original birth certificate from petitioner. Are you able to share how was your fiancé's interview otherwise? 45 minutes seems much longer than what I've read typically in Bogota?

[Stubmeister 31]

AtlanticOceanLove said:

This is where my fiancé will have his interview. I received my NOA1 yesterday via text. I've read that in Bogota they require all "original" documents and to have a copy as well. I don't have any previous marriages but I've read regarding original birth certificate from petitioner. Are you able to share how was your fiancé's interview otherwise? 45 minutes seems much longer than what I've read typically in Bogota?

They hammered my novia pretty hard with questions about my family. I give the embassy credit for doing its due diligence. The knew about my son's up-coming wedding and asked her questions about it and what was the name of his fiance, will she attend, etc. The also knew about some of my professional certificates and questioned them and how it ties into my job. The asked about my sister's names and which ones were alive. It seemed very different from others that had interview, but of course, each case is different.