IR1 Interview Overstay In Jordan Anyone With Similar Situation That Can Comment?

[Jason and May 79]

Hey all, 

 

I've posted about this a little bit before, but now my wife's interview is coming up on 09/23, and she's making herself absolutely sick worrying about this. I'm hoping someone who had a similar experience can share a brief comment about their interview. 

 

My wife had an overstay in Jordan in 2018, was detained at a checkpoint, jailed, and given the option of renewing her residence card or going back to the Philippines. She returned to the Philippines. No court. No conviction. Jordan does not issue PCCs, but they do issue NCRCs (No Criminal Record Certificate), which my wife does have. 

She's so worried about the likely question, "Have you ever been arrested?" She marked yes on the DS-260 and explained. But she's freaking out that they are going to deny her visa or want police reports (which we were unable to obtain). USCIS policy does indicate persons applying for a visa from outside the U.S. are not required to submit reports or other documents for any arrest that did not lead to a conviction. And I know other people have had overstays and obtained their visas with no issues. 

Can anyone who has had a similar experience that included being detained share their interview experience? Maybe if I can share that with my wife she will stop making herself sick with worry. 

TIA