CR-1 INTERVIEW LIMA EMBASSY

[OPTIMUS999 0]

Hello, I am new to this site. I came to this site because my wife has a CR-1 (Spouse Visa) Visa interview next week. I had called the embassy in Lima, the NVC, and the USCIS each of them told us that she not has to bring any required documents for the interview. The only exception is that she must bring her medical exam and proof of our relationship. I sent her copies of the Affidavit of Support, plane ticket information, phone records, e-mail, pictures, and tax information. We were wondering would she need copies of the documents that we gave the NVC and the USCIS. For example, like the I-130 or the g-325A? Another question that I have is that what documents will be shown to her during the interview? Will she at all see the I-130 and the g-325A during the interview? Are any questions asked from these documents? The reason is because my wife knows were I current live and work, but she doesn't know every place I lived and worked. Will they tell her the date the documents were sent in?

I would like to hear about how is the interview process. Also my wife keeps telling me that her approval is guaranteed. Our relationship is real and we've got proof it is real, but should I yet be worried about this? I mean being to over confident. What type of questions do they ask? And how long before she get the visa once she is approved?

Thank You

[Minted7 3]

Interview Forms / Items: 1. Valid Passport.

2. Original or certified "long" birth certificate. *

3. Original adoption decree. (if applicable)

4. Original or certified copy of the marriage certificate. (if applicable)

5. Original death certificate. (if applicable)

6. Original divorce decree. (if applicable)

7. Police certificate. **

8. Court record(s) (if applicable).

9. I-864 Affidavit of Support Form along with past 3 year U.S tax returns (or transcripts) and any other financial documents required. (see poverty limits here)

10. Court and prison records.(if applicable)

11. Medical examination information

12. Two passport-type photos (see specification) of the spouse or benefitiary

* You should have the originals on hand at this point for the Final Interview. Per the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM), they may also be unavailable. Or certain countries don't have individual birth certificates as understood in the US, but the FAM will describe the suitable document. The consulate can explain the alternate requirements to the beneficiary in detail.

** On police clearances, as per the FAM, they may be unavailable. Or with some countries [Korea comes to mind], they will be sent directly to the consulate from the involved government. The consulate can explain the alternate requirements to the beneficiary in detail.

On The day of your relatives (or spouses) interview, he/she must bring EVERY document listed above that applies to your case, and should be prepared for a long wait. There may be additional forms required. The interview appointment sheet will contain a list of everything you must bring. It will also tell you the payment amount due and the forms of payment accepted.

The interview can last for as littles as 10 minutes or up to an hour depending upon your specific case. You relative will take an oath under US law to tell the truth, and it is very important that your relative answer every question as truthfully as possible. In general, it is a good idea that your relative bring documentation to prove strong ties and a relationship with you, the petitioner. (i.e. phone bills, letters etc.) If the consulate officer approves your relative's immigrant visa application, your relative will be issued an immigrant visa that allows your relative to become a US permanent resident. Your relative will become a U.S permanent resident only when he/she enters the U.S at a port of entry, until this time, he/she only has an immigrant visa that is valid up to 6 months from the interview date. If your relative cannot immigrate to the U.S within the 6 month allotted time, then his/her immigrant visa will expire, and the I-130 process must start all over again. Also, if your relative is your wife or husband and you have been married for less then 2 years at the time of his/her arrival at a port of entry, then he/she will receive a temporary I-551 Stamp and then later a Green Card by mail good for only 2 years. Ninety days before the green card expires you will have to file an I-751 form to remove it's conditional status.

As a general note, please see the I-130 FAQs here.

I found all that at the guide...the link is down below....I would bring documents, I wouldn't trust anyone, they might loose them or something, you don't want to have to go all the way back home and get them again.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

[OPTIMUS999 0]

Thanks for the reply. Yet, I am wondering are the I-130 and g-325A ever shown during the interview?

[Minted7 3]

That I don't know..I'm sorry! Maybe someone else can help ya with that. Good Luck