Parent for interview (filer I-130)

[waraywarayako 4]

Just curious how was your parent interview experienced? I'm about to book my moms medical and her interview for January 22nd, 2024- Manila. 

[Chancy 6,239]

15 minutes ago, waraywarayako said:

Just curious how was your parent interview experienced?

 

Make sure that all civil documents and any updated financial support documents are uploaded to CEAC prior to the interview.  If the document screener at USEM sees that the files in CEAC are outdated or do not match the original civil documents presented, they will not allow the visa applicant to proceed to the interview with the consul officer.  Worst case, the applicant will be told to leave and return after the documents have been scanned and uploaded.  USEM might offer a scanning service within the consulate premises, but I'm not sure if that's available to all applicants or if it was just a special service to elderly applicants at the time of my interview in Nov 2021.

 

[IWander 588]

22 minutes ago, waraywarayako said:

Just curious how was your parent interview experienced? I'm about to book my moms medical and her interview for January 22nd, 2024- Manila. 

If documents are in order and complete the actual interview is a non event 

[waraywarayako 4]

Another thing is, did your parent(s) required to submit original copy of your marriage certificate (petitioner) during the embassy interview? And pay the $220 immigrant fee?

[Chancy 6,239]

1 hour ago, waraywarayako said:

did your parent(s) required to submit original copy of your marriage certificate (petitioner) during the embassy interview? And pay the $220 immigrant fee?

 

Typically for IR5 cases, only the petitioner's birth certificate is required to be original/certified copy, in addition to the applicant's civil documents.  Again, the scan of the petitioner's BC should be uploaded to CEAC before the interview.

 

No need to pay the $220 immigrant fee at the embassy.  After getting the passport with IR5 visa, pay the $220 fee to USCIS online -- https://my.uscis.gov/uscis-immigrant-fee

 

[IWander 588]

5 hours ago, waraywarayako said:

Another thing is, did your parent(s) required to submit original copy of your marriage certificate (petitioner) during the embassy interview? And pay the $220 immigrant fee?

The petitioners marital status is not an issue for the approval of a parental visa therefore no requirement or reason to show the marriage certificate.

[waraywarayako 4]

Update: After 2 years, January 22, 2023- Manila Embassy Interview- Passed 

[MarryMe987654 244]

@waraywarayakoCongratulations! What's your timeline like? When did you file for your parent? I filed for mine in April 2023 and status says still reviewing. Thanks! 

[waraywarayako 4]

It was 2 years of waiting game....               Filed Petition: January 14, 2021                            Manila Embassy Interview: January 22, 2024

 

Edited February 5 by waraywarayako
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