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My husband went to his IR-1 visa interview this morning, but he was given a 221g notice to submit his military records. However, he has never served in the military. The website for our Consulate says this about military records:

 

If you have served in any country’s military: Military records, notarized English translation, and a photocopy.

 

That’s why he didn’t bring any document — because, according to their own website, he didn’t need to. He told them he hadn’t served, but they told him he needed to bring a certain document (basically draft registration) anyway.

 

I’m very confused as to why the Consulate’s interview checklist doesn’t match up with what they actually require at the interview.

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55 minutes ago, amerikelinka said:

My husband went to his IR-1 visa interview this morning, but he was given a 221g notice to submit his military records. However, he has never served in the military. The website for our Consulate says this about military records:

 

If you have served in any country’s military: Military records, notarized English translation, and a photocopy.

 

That’s why he didn’t bring any document — because, according to their own website, he didn’t need to. He told them he hadn’t served, but they told him he needed to bring a certain document (basically draft registration) anyway.

 

I’m very confused as to why the Consulate’s interview checklist doesn’t match up with what they actually require at the interview.

Doesn't Kazakhstan require mandatory military service for all men?  

 

I think that is why the consulate is requesting his military records.  They didn't anticipate him not serving.

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Just now, SteveInBostonI130 said:

Doesn't Kazakhstan require mandatory military service for all men?  

 

I think that is why the consulate is requesting his military records.  They didn't anticipate him not serving.

Yes, but there’s exceptions for people with certain health conditions (asthma, in his case). I emailed the Consulate to clarify that we’re just supposed to send his military database registration since that’s all he has. Very weird inconsistency between their website and actual policy.

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