Should I hire a lalwyer for the interview?

[Kimgaba 8]

Me and my wife are at the NVC stage of the application. The only thing in our application that i see could provoke problem is how fast we filed and did everything. I got my divorce in Jan 22 (i was already seperated from my ex wife, divorce just finalized then)  and I got married to my current wife in early March. We filed for the I-130 late march. We are concerned if we should seek professional guidance. 

 

She's from colombia, i've known her for over 3 years, and we started dating last year. As for time spent together i try to visit as much as possible. I have over the last year (12 months) traveled to colombia 9 times to visit her. Next week I'm traveling there again, and in september, i'm planning to visit her again. My job doesn't really give me vacation time, we just accumulate PTO so the visits have just been days. But soo many the immigration officers at the airport are always questioning me now why i'm traveling to often so soon.

[Verrou 1,962]

if u think u are more comfortable by hiring a lawyer, u can do that. 

u know that ur lawyer wont be able to answer question for u right?

 

does ur ex-wife is USC or u gone to immigration path also for ur ex wife?

no matter what, just be aware that the question most likely will come up. ( divorced and get re-married)

 

ps. are u usc or lpr?

Edited July 27, 2022 by Misscloud

[Kimgaba 8]

19 minutes ago, Misscloud said:

if u think u are more comfortable by hiring a lawyer, u can do that. 

u know that ur lawyer wont be able to answer question for u right?

 

does ur ex-wife is USC or u gone to immigration path also for ur ex wife?

no matter what, just be aware that the question most likely will come up. ( divorced and get re-married)

 

ps. are u usc or lpr?

Oh, i didnt know lawyers couldn't answer. I guess all they can do is stop her from answering a bad question.

 

I'm US citizen. I've been a citizen for 19 years because my mother went through the process for me.

 

This is the first time i'm ever going through this process as a petitioner

 

I'm the first husband my current wife has had, so she hasnt gone through any part of this process either. We are both new at this.

Edited July 27, 2022 by Kimgaba

[Chancy 6,241]

21 minutes ago, Kimgaba said:

Oh, i didnt know lawyers couldn't answer. I guess all they can do is stop her from answering a bad question.

 

US consulates do not allow lawyers inside the premises for their clients' visa interviews.  If your purpose in hiring a lawyer is to advise your wife during her interview, then you would just be wasting money.

 

[Kimgaba 8]

2 minutes ago, Chancy said:

 

US consulates do not allow lawyers inside the premises for their clients' visa interviews.  If your purpose in hiring a lawyer is to advise your wife during her interview, then you would just be wasting money.

 

Oh, okay. Thank you for the information. I can't acompany her either i'm assuming.

[Chancy 6,241]

Just now, Kimgaba said:

I can't acompany her either i'm assuming.

 

It will depend on the consulate's policy at the time of interview.  Pre-COVID, many consulates allowed USC petitioners to accompany their beneficiaries to the visa interview.  But due to COVID-related restrictions, many consulates no longer allow this.

 

[JeanneAdil 6,489]

 

US embassy Bogota bottom of the page reads

 

Attorneys are not permitted to accompany clients into the waiting room or to their interview. The following persons may accompany a visa applicant to their interview:

• Interpreter: Applicants may bring ONE interpreter if they do not speak English or Spanish well enough to participate in an interview.
• Special Needs Visitors: Applicants may bring ONE person to help if they are elderly, disabled, or a minor child.

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Supplements/Supplements_by_Post/BGT-Bogota.html

[GREZ90 0]

4 hours ago, Kimgaba said:

Me and my wife are at the NVC stage of the application. The only thing in our application that i see could provoke problem is how fast we filed and did everything. I got my divorce in Jan 22 (i was already seperated from my ex wife, divorce just finalized then)  and I got married to my current wife in early March. We filed for the I-130 late march. We are concerned if we should seek professional guidance. 

 

She's from colombia, i've known her for over 3 years, and we started dating last year. As for time spent together i try to visit as much as possible. I have over the last year (12 months) traveled to colombia 9 times to visit her. Next week I'm traveling there again, and in september, i'm planning to visit her again. My job doesn't really give me vacation time, we just accumulate PTO so the visits have just been days. But soo many the immigration officers at the airport are always questioning me now why i'm traveling to often so soon.

I have the same issue, My divorce was finalized on December 2021, and got married on january 29, filled the I130F on march, I consulted several immigration lawyers on this, all of them said is not an issue, but you or your wife may be asked about this during the interview, you just have to be honest an answer everything like it is. 

[GREZ90 0]

4 hours ago, Kimgaba said:

Me and my wife are at the NVC stage of the application. The only thing in our application that i see could provoke problem is how fast we filed and did everything. I got my divorce in Jan 22 (i was already seperated from my ex wife, divorce just finalized then)  and I got married to my current wife in early March. We filed for the I-130 late march. We are concerned if we should seek professional guidance. 

 

She's from colombia, i've known her for over 3 years, and we started dating last year. As for time spent together i try to visit as much as possible. I have over the last year (12 months) traveled to colombia 9 times to visit her. Next week I'm traveling there again, and in september, i'm planning to visit her again. My job doesn't really give me vacation time, we just accumulate PTO so the visits have just been days. But soo many the immigration officers at the airport are always questioning me now why i'm traveling to often so soon.

Did you expedite your petition? 

[JeanneAdil 6,489]

One Alabama woman stated dating her "now husband "  whlie still married and living with ex 

immigration is not the "Moral police"

[pushbrk 12,870]

Sounds like your solution is the same as for everybody.  Make sure the visa applicant is fully prepared to answer questions about your relationship clearly and honestly, and that they know the things about you a spouse would be reasonably expected to know.  9 visits is a lot.  She should have the passport stamps or boarding passes to show that, if asked.

[Timona 4,207]

9 hours ago, Kimgaba said:

But soo many the immigration officers at the airport are always questioning me now why i'm traveling to often so soon.

 

Been there done that. This one particular guy is always post-Immigration at CLO, holding up a whole line asking "why are you here?" If immigration let me through, what's the deal with you? "How much money have you got?"

 

I always laugh at him after I pass. He makes/ doesn't make my day, depending on how many planes land when I arrive. Why? Two planes land at that small airport, too much traffic and he is still at the exit holding line. So another 30 mins wait at his line, after just doing another 30 at immigration 🤦🏽‍♂️.

 

Out of curiosity, which city are you flying into?

Edited July 28, 2022 by Timona

[valentinasc 330]

On 7/28/2022 at 1:04 AM, Kimgaba said:

Me and my wife are at the NVC stage of the application. The only thing in our application that i see could provoke problem is how fast we filed and did everything. I got my divorce in Jan 22 (i was already seperated from my ex wife, divorce just finalized then)  and I got married to my current wife in early March. We filed for the I-130 late march. We are concerned if we should seek professional guidance. 

 

She's from colombia, i've known her for over 3 years, and we started dating last year. As for time spent together i try to visit as much as possible. I have over the last year (12 months) traveled to colombia 9 times to visit her. Next week I'm traveling there again, and in september, i'm planning to visit her again. My job doesn't really give me vacation time, we just accumulate PTO so the visits have just been days. But soo many the immigration officers at the airport are always questioning me now why i'm traveling to often so soon.

If it makes you feel more at ease to hire a lawyer go ahead. We had one but I personally don’t think made much of a difference, the members of Visajourney seemed more knowledgeable than our lawyer. 
 

I know it’s a stressful process, but all there is to do now is for her to show up to her interview and answer all the questions the Officer will ask her. My interview lasted 30 minutes and even though it seemed it was never going to end from the many questions I got asked, I got approved. 
 

Good luck 😊