Last minute medical/interview questions

[G&Mhk 1]

My wife's medical examination is in 2 days and her interview is at the US consulate in 1 week.

I am filled with fear and worry and can't sleep 'cause I'm panicking about every little detail.

Here are my basic questions:

1) We submitted original documents to the NVC. So what do we take to the interview? We only have copies now. The NVC has the originals.

2) How much evidence to submit? We have no bills/bank statements together here in HK and none in the US yet 'cause my wife obviously doesn't have a SSN yet. We have been married for more than a year and have been living together in HK all that time.

3) My wife didn't register the marriage in the PH yet 'cause she was afraid they would force her to change her name and we wanted all the paperwork to be in the same name (maiden name) as in her passport. (We started the processing for the US visa about 3 weeks after the wedding). Problem?

4) My wife's co-sponsor has to send me one corrected form again. She's had to correct this one part on the form (number of immigrants in the household) about 3 times already. If it's still wrong or not what they are looking for, will my wife's visa get denied?

5) How likely are denials for married couples like us? Denials for a typo or mistake? As far as I can see, we have submitted everything we needed to submit so far except the medical examination results.

Thanks!

[bookworm123 7]

Hi,i dont know how to move this topic to the sub forum but at the bottom of the main visa journey page,there is a link for the philippine forum.These questions will be answered if you post it there.

[G&Mhk 1]

Hi,i dont know how to move this topic to the sub forum but at the bottom of the main visa journey page,there is a link for the philippine forum.These questions will be answered if you post it there.

Hi, thanks but we're in Hong Kong, not the Philippines.

[NikLR 13,220]

My wife's medical examination is in 2 days and her interview is at the US consulate in 1 week.

I am filled with fear and worry and can't sleep 'cause I'm panicking about every little detail.

Here are my basic questions:

1) We submitted original documents to the NVC. So what do we take to the interview? We only have copies now. The NVC has the originals.

2) How much evidence to submit? We have no bills/bank statements together here in HK and none in the US yet 'cause my wife obviously doesn't have a SSN yet. We have been married for more than a year and have been living together in HK all that time.

3) My wife didn't register the marriage in the PH yet 'cause she was afraid they would force her to change her name and we wanted all the paperwork to be in the same name (maiden name) as in her passport. (We started the processing for the US visa about 3 weeks after the wedding). Problem?

4) My wife's co-sponsor has to send me one corrected form again. She's had to correct this one part on the form (number of immigrants in the household) about 3 times already. If it's still wrong or not what they are looking for, will my wife's visa get denied?

5) How likely are denials for married couples like us? Denials for a typo or mistake? As far as I can see, we have submitted everything we needed to submit so far except the medical examination results.

Thanks!

1) the NVC sends all the originals to the consulate

2) Bring what you have that proves you have a genuine relationshp

3) No one is forced to change their name. I'm unsure if not registering the marriage in the PH is an issue.

4) No, she will be issued a 221g for a corrected form and a time frame in which to submit the form.

5) There are no denials for typos. Have you read the consulate reviews on VJ? Also generally there is a 221g issued, that tells you specifically what to submit to help your case if the visa is not approved that day. If again not approved, the package is sent back to the USCIS and you have a chance to have them review it and resubmit for interview (along with a chance to add more information as well.) There is never an outright denial and you're done. Relax. Unless you have something to actually be worried about (like you're committing fraud) then you likely have little to worry about!

[G&Mhk 1]

2) Bring what you have that proves you have a genuine relationshp

Thanks for your answers. In relation to number 2, I guess I should have added that we are living together. I mean, if I'm in the waiting area, isn't that proof?

I'm not trying to be flippant but in the case of a couple like us who have been married for more than a year and living together overseas all that time, what can a stack of photos or receipts prove more than that fact?

I'm sure for fiancee visas maybe the burden of proof is higher. The best we could do is photos and what's already in the first 130 package.

[NikLR 13,220]

No. Just because the spouse is there, doesn't prove they have a genuine relationship. Obviously it helps do that, I'm not saying it doesn't, just that's not the end all, be all. People think that having a baby together is the ideal thing, but all that proves is that you had sex. Do you see the connection?

I said to bring whatever you feel is necessary that proves you have a genuine relationshop. I cannot tell you exactly what to bring. That is up to you as a couple. Most likely you won't have issues because you've lived together, proof of that is the best proof there is. But if you choose to bring nothing, or just some photos, that's up to you. There is no magic instruction list or recipe for the interview. It varies by person, by country, by consulate. The only 2 cold hard truths is that you should a) never lie and b) be in a genuine relationship and all that entails.

[G&Mhk 1]

I said to bring whatever you feel is necessary that proves you have a genuine relationshop. I cannot tell you exactly what to bring. That is up to you as a couple. Most likely you won't have issues because you've lived together, proof of that is the best proof there is. But if you choose to bring nothing, or just some photos, that's up to you. There is no magic instruction list or recipe for the interview. It varies by person, by country, by consulate. The only 2 cold hard truths is that you should a) never lie and b) be in a genuine relationship and all that entails.

Thanks for your help. Hard to have some things as my utilities here are in the landlord's name and I still use my accounts in the US which I can add my wife to as soon as she gets a SSN and we get home.

No matter what I bring, I'm still going to be nervous as we get closer to the interview. Feels so dramatic.

[NikLR 13,220]

LOL. It kinda does. For me it felt more like a formality and I really wasn't nervous until I was sitting up waiting for my turn.

[SennaBrigante 92]

I didn't report our marriage to the ph embassy either and didn't encounter any problems.

[G&Mhk 1]

I didn't report our marriage to the ph embassy either and didn't encounter any problems.

Great. Even though PH law says that you do not have to change your name when you get married, we were worried that they might make us do it while all the paperwork was under way already on her maiden name. Of course a marriage certificate in HK counts in the US -- no need to register or do anything extra there.