Incredibly disappointing interview

[Brad_C 2]

So my fiancée went to the interview very prepared, we checked the list 3 times at least, and they wound up asking for more paperwork. 

 

They want copies of my divorces, which were sent 18 months ago when we started the process or I don't think they could have even sent the process to the embassy. I really think the woman just wants her to see my divorce paperwork, even though she told them that she's well aware of all of that.  

 

Also they wanted something different for her criminal background check, a report with some type of exception.  

 

They also want me to file the form proving my income again.  I make several times the minimum, but besides that, it's not my fault the process took 18 months.  Now I have to pay the lawer to redo this since I really don't want to risk more delays.  

 

The most disturbing is they want her immigration history from 2002-2005 when my fiancée was in the states illegally.  They already know this, they asked her about it, and she said yes.  But this is well outside of the 10 year ban so it's not even relevant.  The worst part is that this immigration history is going to take up to THREE MONTHS to recieve from Argentina.  

 

Anyone have any suggestions??

 

 

Edited September 1, 2023 by Brad_C

[milimelo 4,211]

Get them what they want if you want the K-1 visa. Original documents are always required for interview and she should've had that with her at the interview - they return the originals back after they make a copy. That's for your divorce decrees. 

[Boiler 43,477]

They are probably looking to see if she has any other bans from her presence in the US.

[TBoneTX 43,071]

Thread is moved from the K-1 Process forum to the K-1 Case Progress subforum.

[TBoneTX 43,071]

1 hour ago, Brad_C said:

they wound up asking for more paperwork

At least you're able to provide what they want, albeit with difficulty.

 

Be thankful that you're not being asked to return multiple times as though you're a criminal who's been ordered to return stolen goods.  This really has happened.

[powerpuff 5,907]

Original divorce decrees are always required for the interview regardless of the fact that you have sent them to USCIS at the beginning of the process.

 

Regarding police certificate, this is also written out on Department of State’s website for each country and should be checked when trying to obtain documents to satisfy the requirements. For Argentina it says specifically they want the one with the special exception:

 

Procedure for Obtaining:

• Applicants in Argentina: The certificate can be obtained by scheduling an appointment online at https://www.argentina.gob.ar/justicia/reincidencia and paying the fee at a bank.  When applying online, applicants must request a police record “con excepción al artículo 51 del Código Penal.”

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Argentina.html

 

 

Lastly, it’s also standard to bring updated income requirements to the interview.

Im sorry to hear you had a frustrating experience but three out of four things could have been avoided had you done prior research especially here on VJ. To answer your question about what to do - get everything they have asked for. I don’t see any other alternatives. 

Edited September 1, 2023 by powerpuff

[Rocio0010 5,565]

Hey there! We do have a WhatsApp group for Argentinian filers... If you want to join, please send me a DM with your number. I promise we keep the group relevant to only immigration- related questions and comments.

 

Also, I know hindsight 20/20, but when an applicant goes to an interview they need to bring everything that's already submitted + new evidence.

[Crazy Cat 39,288]

6 hours ago, Brad_C said:

So my fiancée went to the interview very prepared, we checked the list 3 times at least, and they wound up asking for more paperwork. 

 

They want copies of my divorces, which were sent 18 months ago when we started the process or I don't think they could have even sent the process to the embassy. I really think the woman just wants her to see my divorce paperwork, even though she told them that she's well aware of all of that.  

 

Also they wanted something different for her criminal background check, a report with some type of exception.  

 

They also want me to file the form proving my income again.  I make several times the minimum, but besides that, it's not my fault the process took 18 months.  Now I have to pay the lawer to redo this since I really don't want to risk more delays.  

 

The most disturbing is they want her immigration history from 2002-2005 when my fiancée was in the states illegally.  They already know this, they asked her about it, and she said yes.  But this is well outside of the 10 year ban so it's not even relevant.  The worst part is that this immigration history is going to take up to THREE MONTHS to recieve from Argentina.  

 

Anyone have any suggestions??

 

 

We, also, had to provide more documents after wife's interview.  Just provide what they ask for.  

 

They want original divorce decrees.  That is always the case.

They want to verify your CURRENT income.  

They want to verify her history inside the US.  She could have other inadmissibility. 

"Irrelevant" is something only the Consulate Officer can determine.

I hope the rest of your journey is smooth.

 

Edited September 1, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[Me and her 276]

It seems that what was asked was standard information.  No need to pay your lawyer again, as you are doing the work anyway.  At least, that is how it was for me.  I wish you success on your journey...

[Boiler 43,477]

Just thinking did the Lawyer do a deep dive into her Immigration past?

[Brad_C 2]

We she doesn't have original papers of my divorce.  I have pdf files.  THey didn't mention original papers in the list they gave her.  I had to go the court house to get originals which the lawyer sent when we started the process.  The lawyer will have to mail the I134 also if that's the case.   I guess I better do it because it really seems like they're just trying to drag out the process.  

[Brad_C 2]

7 hours ago, powerpuff said:

Original divorce decrees are always required for the interview regardless of the fact that you have sent them to USCIS at the beginning of the process.

 

Regarding police certificate, this is also written out on Department of State’s website for each country and should be checked when trying to obtain documents to satisfy the requirements. For Argentina it says specifically they want the one with the special exception:

 

Procedure for Obtaining:

• Applicants in Argentina: The certificate can be obtained by scheduling an appointment online at https://www.argentina.gob.ar/justicia/reincidencia and paying the fee at a bank.  When applying online, applicants must request a police record “con excepción al artículo 51 del Código Penal.”

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Argentina.html

 

 

Lastly, it’s also standard to bring updated income requirements to the interview.

Im sorry to hear you had a frustrating experience but three out of four things could have been avoided had you done prior research especially here on VJ. To answer your question about what to do - get everything they have asked for. I don’t see any other alternatives. 

 

I know the information is out there but it's not easy to find or this forum wouldn't exist.  The lawyer should have told me these things too.  I could have sent her these documents months ago.  

[Brad_C 2]

5 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

We, also, had to provide more documents after wife's interview.  Just provide what they ask for.  

 

They want original divorce decrees.  That is always the case.

They want to verify your CURRENT income.  

They want to verify her history inside the US.  She could have other inadmissibility. 

"Irrelevant" is something only the Consulate Officer can determine.

I hope the rest of your journey is smooth.

 

They didn't ask for her history going in and out of the US, they sent her a link to get her history going in and out of Argentina, and only from 2002-2005.  Should I be concerned about this??

[Boiler 43,477]

You are not the first to have lawyer issues

[Boiler 43,477]

1 minute ago, Brad_C said:

They didn't ask for her history going in and out of the US, they sent her a link to get her history going in and out of Argentina, and only from 2002-2005.  Should I be concerned about this??

There is no way I can sensibly answer that without knowing the history