Anyone heard of this?

[Arshia 75]

My lawyer told me that since U.S. is my country of residency, at the time of my husband’s interview (which will be in Islamabad), I cannot be in the same country and I have to be in the U.S. until after the interview so there is no liability on me in case he does something, Is there such a law or precaution?? And is it mandatory?!

 

Also, anyone who is a U.S. citizen have their spouse in pakistan being interviewed and was there with them at the time and got the visa or was in Pakistan during interview? So I know from experience if it will be okay. So confused!

[Just Paul 4,595]

28 minutes ago, Arshia said:

My lawyer told me that since U.S. is my country of residency, at the time of my husband’s interview (which will be in Islamabad), I cannot be in the same country and I have to be in the U.S. until after the interview so there is no liability on me in case he does something, Is there such a law or precaution?? And is it mandatory?!

 

Also, anyone who is a U.S. citizen have their spouse in pakistan being interviewed and was there with them at the time and got the visa or was in Pakistan during interview? So I know from experience if it will be okay. So confused!

If you are with your husband in Pakistan then the question of your US Domicile may come into question.

[Crazy Cat 42,543]

4 hours ago, Arshia said:

My lawyer told me that since U.S. is my country of residency, at the time of my husband’s interview (which will be in Islamabad), I cannot be in the same country and I have to be in the U.S. until after the interview so there is no liability on me in case he does something, Is there such a law or precaution?? And is it mandatory?!

 

Also, anyone who is a U.S. citizen have their spouse in pakistan being interviewed and was there with them at the time and got the visa or was in Pakistan during interview? So I know from experience if it will be okay. So confused!

There is no problem visiting Pakistan during your husband's interview.  That "so there is no liability on me in case he does something," statement just doesn't make any sense.  As @Paul & Mary said, you will have to prove domicile in the US........

[payxibka 10,047]

4 hours ago, Arshia said:

My lawyer told me that since U.S. is my country of residency, at the time of my husband’s interview (which will be in Islamabad), I cannot be in the same country and I have to be in the U.S. until after the interview so there is no liability on me in case he does something, Is there such a law or precaution?? And is it mandatory?!

 

Also, anyone who is a U.S. citizen have their spouse in pakistan being interviewed and was there with them at the time and got the visa or was in Pakistan during interview? So I know from experience if it will be okay. So confused!

It appears what the lawyer is referring, i.e.  any liability to you as a result of your husband's actions, is not anything related to immigration 

[JFH 12,191]

6 hours ago, Arshia said:

I have to be in the U.S. until after the interview so there is no liability on me in case he does something

What is he planning on doing? Surely if he follows the rules and obeys the laws there is no cause for any concern?

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[JFH 12,191]

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[Pmta1 39]

You can definitely join your partner during the interview (if embassy rules specifically allow that). Visiting your partner doesn't make you "living" there if you're there temporarily. Your domicile is still the US if you're living in the US and carry normal day-to-day activities here. Secondly, what do you mean by "do something" at the interview? if it's financials you're talking about, then you've already submitted your I-864 to the NVC.

[Arshia 75]

4 hours ago, missileman said:

There is no problem visiting Pakistan during your husband's interview.  That "so there is no liability on me in case he does something," statement just doesn't make any sense.  As @Paul & Mary said, you will have to prove domicile in the US........

That’s the thing! My lawyer was so vague on this and I don’t understand myself. I do live in the U.S. and just want to visit during that time and then come back together to U.S. but don’t want to take the risk in case it’s not allowed :/

7 hours ago, Paul & Mary said:

If you are with your husband in Pakistan then the question of your US Domicile may come into question.

Even if I am living in the U.S. currently, and go just to visit him during the interview ? I’m not planning on attending the interview with him though 

[Arshia 75]

4 hours ago, payxibka said:

It appears what the lawyer is referring, i.e.  any liability to you as a result of your husband's actions, is not anything related to immigration 

She wasn’t clear on this at all so I’m left pondering what does that mean, my husband is not planning on doing anything out of way nor should that have a bearing on me? 

[Arshia 75]

1 hour ago, JFH said:

What is he planning on doing? Surely if he follows the rules and obeys the laws there is no cause for any concern?

Of course, he’s not planning on doing anything its just what my lawyer stated its better for me to be in U.S. at the time of his interview. She said the same thing during my sister’s husband’s interview and she had to come back before he had his interview but I don’t get this at all!

[Crazy Cat 42,543]

4 minutes ago, Arshia said:

That’s the thing! My lawyer was so vague on this and I don’t understand myself. I do live in the U.S. and just want to visit during that time and then come back together to U.S. but don’t want to take the risk in case it’s not allowed 😕

Even if I am living in the U.S. currently, and go just to visit him during the interview ? I’m not planning on attending the interview with him though 

You can certainly visit his country during the interview.....it is allowed, and it will actually be good evidence of your bona fide relationship.

[aceegreene 34]

As far as I’m aware there shouldn’t be an issue if you visit your husband during the interview dates. You will still be domiciled in the USA. If your husband is asked about your residency status he can say she lives in the USA and is visiting these days.

 

also, no one other than the applicants are allowed inside the Islamabad embassy these days. Not even spouses.

[Arshia 75]

1 hour ago, Pmta1 said:

You can definitely join your partner during the interview (if embassy rules specifically allow that). Visiting your partner doesn't make you "living" there if you're there temporarily. Your domicile is still the US if you're living in the US and carry normal day-to-day activities here. Secondly, what do you mean by "do something" at the interview? if it's financials you're talking about, then you've already submitted your I-864 to the NVC.

My lawyer just gave me that advice that it’s best to be in the U.S. while my husband has his interview so you are free of liability (such as, don’t get this). He lives in Dubai anyways and I just didn’t get why she said that’s a precaution, she said she tells every petitioner that but I did research and see no rules or backing for this so I am quite puzzled on this

[Boiler 46,242]

The only person who can tell you what she means is her.

[Fall2021 8]

55 minutes ago, Arshia said:

Of course, he’s not planning on doing anything its just what my lawyer stated its better for me to be in U.S. at the time of his interview. She said the same thing during my sister’s husband’s interview and she had to come back before he had his interview but I don’t get this at all!

Yeah if the embassy knows you are around ; you may be then called for an interview as well. Then a stokes interview could be potentially done and if there are any discrepancies then it could lead to a denial of the visa. Remain in the US. You do not know if the case will be put in AP and the you won’t be able to come back with him or her anyway.