Submitting my family tree (NVC stage)

[Ngyeu78 10]

I am in between paying the fees for NVC.

 

I realized that I had never submitted a family tree into uscis. It is not required but it does limit the possibilities of hurdles that can be created. Since I didn't submit to USCIS, I am thinking about submitting into NVC, just so they will have it in hand if it ever comes up while they interview her when that time comes.

 

Thoughts?

[Crazy Cat 39,711]

15 minutes ago, Ngyeu78 said:

I am in between paying the fees for NVC.

 

I realized that I had never submitted a family tree into uscis. It is not required but it does limit the possibilities of hurdles that can be created. Since I didn't submit to USCIS, I am thinking about submitting into NVC, just so they will have it in hand if it ever comes up while they interview her when that time comes.

 

Thoughts?

Unless I am missing something, I think you are over-thinking this.  I have not seen a requirement to send a family tree, and I see no way it would help your wife during her interview........I would only send what is asked for.

[debbiedoo 2,339]

16 minutes ago, Ngyeu78 said:

I am in between paying the fees for NVC.

 

I realized that I had never submitted a family tree into uscis. It is not required but it does limit the possibilities of hurdles that can be created. Since I didn't submit to USCIS, I am thinking about submitting into NVC, just so they will have it in hand if it ever comes up while they interview her when that time comes.

 

Thoughts?

thats the first ive ever heard of that? is it a consulate dependent thing?

 

i know with the (k1) petition you have to provide some pretty basic info about your parents, but ive never heard of a family tree thing for anything?

[geowrian 22,336]

I've also never heard of a family tree having any role in the process. They determine any eligible family relationships via official documents (BCs, MCs, etc.).

[WandY 430]

Not needed for Vietnam. Don't waste your time - more importantly, don't waste their time. Send what is required and nothing more. Vietnam consulate is a serious, straightforward place. They play by the rules - you should do the same. Leave that family tree in the proverbial forest of ideas.

[cyclone27 710]

Vietnam Consulate sometimes asks for a tree.

 

I am guessing in the past this was a good a way to visa scam by bringing family members over.

 

Anyways I wouldn’t worry unless you hav similar names.

[Ahmed&Freda 628]

On 7/16/2018 at 2:39 PM, Ngyeu78 said:

I am in between paying the fees for NVC.

 

I realized that I had never submitted a family tree into uscis. It is not required but it does limit the possibilities of hurdles that can be created. Since I didn't submit to USCIS, I am thinking about submitting into NVC, just so they will have it in hand if it ever comes up while they interview her when that time comes.

 

Thoughts?

In some countries (Pakistan & Egypt Ive seen specifically) the consulate will look up or ask for the FRC = Family Registration Certificate (list family members in household, father, children etc.).  I would not send to NVC but perhaps bring a copy of interview just in case it comes up.

[Ryan H 3,796]

Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures.

[pushbrk 12,248]

A Family tree CAN be relevant, particularly if the US Citizen's heritage (country of family origin) is the same as the foreign spouse's.   I would just take it to the interview, if you think it is relevant.

[Ngyeu78 10]

Thanks for all of your replies. 

[stringpuller 74]

On 7/16/2018 at 2:56 PM, Crazy Cat said:

Unless I am missing something, I think you are over-thinking this.  I have not seen a requirement to send a family tree, and I see no way it would help your wife during her interview........I would only send what is asked for.

Hi Cat.

I know this an old post but me and my wife were just requested to fill this out. Family-tree form. 

[stringpuller 74]

On 7/17/2018 at 12:46 AM, WandY said:

Not needed for Vietnam. Don't waste your time - more importantly, don't waste their time. Send what is required and nothing more. Vietnam consulate is a serious, straightforward place. They play by the rules - you should do the same. Leave that family tree in the proverbial forest of ideas.

Old post but we were just requested to fill this form out and bring it back for another appointment. Crazy 

[pushbrk 12,248]

8 hours ago, stringpuller said:

Old post but we were just requested to fill this form out and bring it back for another appointment. Crazy 

I don't see any harm in briefly bringing this topic back to life.  Will you confirm that both you and your wife have Vietnamese heritage?  That's the only circumstance I've heard of this need. Specific to Vietnam and then only when both the couple heritage is Vietnamese.

[stringpuller 74]

1 minute ago, pushbrk said:

I don't see any harm in briefly bringing this topic back to life.  Will you confirm that both you and your wife have Vietnamese heritage?  That's the only circumstance I've heard of this need. Specific to Vietnam and then only when both the couple heritage is Vietnamese.

Hello Friend. I am English and not asian. She is vietnamese. It was a strange request especially she said they did not look at anything besides marriage certificate and birth records and my divorce records

[pushbrk 12,248]

9 minutes ago, stringpuller said:

Hello Friend. I am English and not asian. She is vietnamese. It was a strange request especially she said they did not look at anything besides marriage certificate and birth records and my divorce records

Strange.  Note that typically the applicant's file is reviewed prior to being called to the interview window.  This is definitely Vietnam specific though and better answers can probably be found in the appropriate regional forum.