We are a little nervous for our IR1/CR1 interview at the US Embassy in Rio de Janeiro. Any tips?

[Willy988 0]

I have been looking around, and saw some good info here. We are just about to schedule our medical this week, and our interview is 12/12.

 

One thing that especially my wife is worried about is the documents/papers to bring with us.

 

It is not immediately clear as to what we should be bringing, since the official site and email says one thing, but many people say another. I now found this: https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Supplemental/appt letter_checklist for interview.pdf

 

Is this an accurate checklist including the 2 police certificates in Brazil? I am just wondering if there is anything else we should know to be prepared.

 

P.S. my wife is also a little worried since exactly a year ago her tourist visa was denied before we were together due to not having ties to Brazil.

[Timona 4,207]

Use official site + email. 

[Willy988 0]

4 minutes ago, Timona said:

Use official site + email. 

The problem is we never got an email. We scheduled our own interview at the embassy, because we expedited past the NVC stage. The official site is giving us doubts as stated.

[Timona 4,207]

I'd follow the website..

[Troy B 223]

Note your spousal visa will expire 6 months from the date of medical.

 

Yes, you should include the two Brazil police (unless you live in RN, then it's just the federal)

 

If either of you have been divorced before be sure to bring a certified divorce paperwork.

 

Make sure you take the 6x photos, though they only end up using 2 or 3 of them.

 

 

[jasonlovesdogs 0]

How did you get expedited past NVC stage? I just submitted the I-130 for my spouse. As soon as I submitted it, it said 8 weeks estimated approval time. Two days later it said 5 weeks. We are in Brasilia. 

[Troy B 223]

4 hours ago, jasonlovesdogs said:

How did you get expedited past NVC stage? I just submitted the I-130 for my spouse. As soon as I submitted it, it said 8 weeks estimated approval time. Two days later it said 5 weeks. We are in Brasilia. 

We did not expedite any stage.  Wow times have changed.  back in 2021 I filed the i-130 and had to wait about 11 months for it be approved.   The NVC stage was quick,  pay the 2 bits.  fill out the forms.  wait for the DQ,  then wait for the interview date.