language barrier ? Also new passport entry when traveling after submission

[gamer2000 4]

I have a question regarding language barrier. Does the officer interviewing care if my wife & I don't speak the same language?  My wife speaks very little English I was just wondering we use devices and we both are currently studying to learn the language.    Also I'm wonder does USCIS have access to our passport information ? I'm traveling again soon in a few months to visit my wife  do I need to update my passport stamp as new evidence I heard USCIS has access to the boarder protection system and they just look you up regardless if you submit your passport stamp and it shows entry and exit information is this true ?  

[Dashinka 24,649]

The CO at the interview may ask how you communicate with each other, so she can explain that you are studying each other’s languages and also use translation apps.  As to new evidence, you can add that when the case reaches the NVC stage, don’t try getting it to USCIS as it is hit or miss that it will actually make it to your case, and it is really the consulate that will be most interested in your ongoing relationship and additional visits during the process will look good then.

 

Good Luck!

[powpow13 4]

Hey @gamer2000,

 

Like @Dashinka said, you can just show the interviewing officer how you communicate with each other. I know individuals who used a messaging app that translated English to Chinese, and Chinese to English, as soon as they sent their messages to one another; they didn't have any issues with USCIS or the interviewing officer. As with all things, you just need to ostensibly show that you have a genuine relationship (with photographs, many texts to one another, calls, etc.). 

 

In regards to your passport question, I think you are referring to the Custom and Border Patrol website here. CBP does keep track of every non-U.S. citizen that comes in (and out of) the country. Your wife, if she has visited the United States, has this record (it's called the I-94 record). I don't believe they keep track of U.S. citizens or permanent residents, since they can travel freely in and out of the country. Therefore, you most likely don't have one. However, you will likely receive a stamp once you enter her country. That's good evidence that you travelled to visit her and spend time with her. I would include that in your bona fide evidence, that is, evidence to show that you both have a genuine relationship (once again, photographs, texts, calls, gifts to each other, trips you've taken together, etc.).

 

If you have already filed your petition through USCIS, you can show your new passport stamps at your interview. They will ask for evidence of your relationship anyway, and this will show that you have continued to talk to her and visit her as your petition was being reviewed/processed. 

 

Hope this makes sense, and best of luck to you both!