NVC after asylum

[BerryNRocco 7]

Greetings everyone,

I am a US citizen and my husband Hamid is a citizen of Morocco. Our case is extremely complicated, and we will soon be approaching the NVC processing stage, but I am very anxious regarding the interview that will be held in CASA. I have read several stories, which makes me nervous. However, our case is a little different as we have lived together in the US for over two years. We have our 1 year old son together. However, because of his overstay and asylum case, I am sure that the CO will be tough with him. I wish everyone the best, and am grateful that many of shared their experiences. However, how can we best prepare for the interview. I know that we must bring tons of evidence of our relationship and being honest.

[MIBEN 83]

You did not give enough details for accurate feedback but from what you did state the overstay can be your biggest obstacle depending on how long it was. The asylum situation depends again on the situation. I set up my husbands binder like it told a story starting with the K-1/K-3 and any responses from USCIS and NVC. I would say focus on anything that will be a show stoppers and provide supporting documents if required and ensure your spouse can explain the entire situation.

Casa is tough especially on males but if he can get passed the overstay anything is possible. The COs do a very thorough job with applications that have red flags. He has to know anything and everything about you, your family, friends. If you can imagine it they will ask it even if it makes no sense.

On a lighter note they have been known to surprise applicants and be nice as well. I prefer to lean towards being well prepared.

I always told my husband it is just a visa decision they can make at the end of the day you are still my husband no matter where we live. Worry about what you can control and until the interview date and even in that day you can only support your husband and set him up for success. How you feel I'd understandable.

Good luck,

Edited December 28, 2011 by MIBEN

[MIBEN 83]

You did not give enough details for accurate feedback but from what you did state the overstay can be your biggest obstacle depending on how long it was. The asylum situation depends again on the situation. I set up my husbands binder like it told a story starting with the K-1/K-3 and any responses from USCIS and NVC. I would say focus on anything that will be a show stoppers and provide supporting documents if required and ensure your spouse can explain the entire situation.

Casa is tough especially on males but if he can get passed the overstay anything is possible. The COs do a very thorough job with applications that have red flags. He has to know anything and everything about you, your family, friends. If you can imagine it they will ask it even if it makes no sense.

On a lighter note they have been known to surprise applicants and be nice as well. I prefer to lean towards being well prepared.

I always told my husband, "it is just a visa decision they can make, at the end of the day you are still my husband no matter where we live." Try not to worry about what you cannot control and until the interview date and even on that day you can only support your husband and set him up for success. How you feel is understandable.

Good luck,

[KittyPollitt 284]

If he's overstayed for 2 years, you really shouldn't be too concerned about the interview. Regardless of what they think of your case, he will be denied on grounds of inadmissibility. That's when you have to file your waiver. The interview should be short- he has a 10 year ban, you can be sure.

[momof1 205]

You still have to prove bona fide relationship before they even allow you to file the waiver. They will approve your relationship but deny the visa based on inadmissibility. I only know of one case out of Brazil in which this happened. I bring it up bc Casa is tough and bc he entered on a previous K1 in which he didn't adjust through that petitioner.

Edited January 1, 2012 by momof1