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| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |  Review on June 21, 2008: |
Mr Mason
Rating:  | Review Topic: Direct Consular Filing
We had our interview on June 18. It went very well despite the long wait. We arrived at the Embassy at 6:30 for our 7:45 interview. My wife and kids had time to get something to eat before we went into the Embassy. We were able to enter the Embassy at 8:00. The line on the outside wasn't very long. When we entered, an immigration office handed us a list showing the documents needed and the order. We had all the documents and in the correct order. The immigration officer asked for receipt for payment of immigration visa and visa insurance, we thought we had already paid when we filed the I-130 petition, but He said that payment was for the petition. We needed to pay for the immigration visa and visa insurance. The payment was $355.00 + $45.00 x 3. Lucky, I never leave home without my American Express Card. The immigration officer came back later and wanted us to find where in the IRS handbook that shows my income is not taxable and show where in the interview. I tried to explain that I called the IRS and they didn’t know the information and for me to call the company I receive my income. They mailed me a letter. I provided them with this letter stating that my income is not taxable because it was from an annuity I brought after I became paralyzed from diving into a swimming pool. I looked through the handbook and was only able to find some information. We agreed to say this is all we found and explain the letter. The Immigration Officer said to ready for the interview because they would call us soon. It was almost 12:00 and the finally called us for the interview. When we enter the room the consular was very nice. She asked what language to speak for the interview and we said English. My wife speaks very good English, our son speaks pretty good English too, but our daughter only speaks some words. The consular went over our documents and check off on everything. My wife was fingered printed and everyone signed the DS 230 II form. She asked my wife and me four questions: 1. How we met? 2. How long I've been here in Rio de Janeiro? 3. Do I work here? How much I monthly income? 4. What gift we gave each other for Christmas? She asked my son one question: 1. How do your stepfather treat you? She didn't ask our daughter any questions. After the questions, the consular said, we were approved for visa and congratulations. She told us to go and pay for delivery of passport with visa. We asked how long we it take to receive the visa? She said it would take about 1 week. We thanked her and went to pay for delivery. The interview lasted less than 10 minutes. She didn’t even ask for us to show her in the IRS Handbook about my income not being taxable. We left the Embassy praising God because He allowed us to continue our journey together in United States.
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Consulate / USCIS Member Review #3035