Asylum seeker issue

[TeeKay11 12]

Hello all.

Does anyone know what an asylum seeker would need (in terms of documentation) to attend a US spouse visa interview at the embassy of the country where they claimed asylum? I know spouse and I are far from reaching that stage, but I would like to start preparing as much as I can to avoid any possible delays.

PS: Asylum case is still pending but I have been issued an ID card with proof of work permission etc etc.

[SalishSea 18,191]

I have never heard of an asylum seeker having an interview in the country where they are purportedly being persecuted.  What makes you think that could happen?

[pushbrk 13,166]

2 hours ago, Jorgedig said:

I have never heard of an asylum seeker having an interview in the country where they are purportedly being persecuted.  What makes you think that could happen?

Pretty sure the question is about where they sought asylum, not where they were seeking asylum from.  The documentation that the are legally allowed to stay in the country indefinitely should do, but the question is one to ask the Immigrant Visa Unit in London directly.

[JeanneAdil 6,681]

most embassies do not allow the spouse into the interview 

[Boiler 46,232]

London did, sort of assume does.

[TeeKay11 12]

8 hours ago, Jorgedig said:

I have never heard of an asylum seeker having an interview in the country where they are purportedly being persecuted.  What makes you think that could happen?

No no. I mean in the country where asylum has been sought.

[TeeKay11 12]

1 hour ago, JeanneAdil said:

most embassies do not allow the spouse into the interview 

That would be sad. I mean this is where I met and married my husband. And before we got married I had to declare my status as an asylum seeker before we got married (fraud prevention rule), and we were approved to marry. Can't return home, so what do you think would be the best way forward in your opinion? 

[TeeKay11 12]

5 hours ago, pushbrk said:

Pretty sure the question is about where they sought asylum, not where they were seeking asylum from.  The documentation that the are legally allowed to stay in the country indefinitely should do, but the question is one to ask the Immigrant Visa Unit in London directly.

Thank you for your advice. Yeah, the document I have shows I can live and work here, albeit not indefinitely. But I will definitely ask the IVU in London what I will need.

[pushbrk 13,166]

7 hours ago, TeeKay11 said:

Thank you for your advice. Yeah, the document I have shows I can live and work here, albeit not indefinitely. But I will definitely ask the IVU in London what I will need.

Actually, it does not need to be indefinite.  Even a student visa or work visa would typically have an expiration.  If you are allowed to work there, you would be allowed to interview there. Check anyway though.

[Redro 4,612]

20 hours ago, TeeKay11 said:

Hello all.

Does anyone know what an asylum seeker would need (in terms of documentation) to attend a US spouse visa interview at the embassy of the country where they claimed asylum? I know spouse and I are far from reaching that stage, but I would like to start preparing as much as I can to avoid any possible delays.

PS: Asylum case is still pending but I have been issued an ID card with proof of work permission etc etc.

The paperwork you currently will probably suffice. I would ask to have this moved to the UK forum to see what type of paperwork non-UK nationals had to show (if any) when they went to their interview in the UK. 

 

12 hours ago, JeanneAdil said:

most embassies do not allow the spouse into the interview 

 

10 hours ago, TeeKay11 said:

That would be sad. I mean this is where I met and married my husband. And before we got married I had to declare my status as an asylum seeker before we got married (fraud prevention rule), and we were approved to marry. Can't return home, so what do you think would be the best way forward in your opinion? 

 JeanneAdil is telling you, the US citizen will probably not be allowed to enter the consulate when you interview. Not that you (the beneficiary can't enter). 

 

I would file the I-130 ASAP. I'm not sure how long you're allowed to remain in the UK with pending asylum but hopefully your paperwork  (to work and live in the UK) won't expire before interview date. 

[TeeKay11 12]

On 4/18/2022 at 2:56 AM, ROK2USA said:

The paperwork you currently will probably suffice. I would ask to have this moved to the UK forum to see what type of paperwork non-UK nationals had to show (if any) when they went to their interview in the UK. 

 

 

 JeanneAdil is telling you, the US citizen will probably not be allowed to enter the consulate when you interview. Not that you (the beneficiary can't enter). 

 

I would file the I-130 ASAP. I'm not sure how long you're allowed to remain in the UK with pending asylum but hopefully your paperwork  (to work and live in the UK) won't expire before interview date. 

Oh I see.. Thank you for the clarification. Our i130 is already under active review.. Thank you all so much for your help. 🤗