Consular interview with the United States Embassy

[Max E 0]

Good afternoon everyone, I would like to ask you what the consular interview with the United States Embassy is about, since I have asked my wife and when checking our procedure a message appears that says that she is currently "in the visa office" so I understand that the next step will be the Interview. My wife has exceeded 180 days of illegal presence in the country, but less than 12 months, for which our lawyer has told us that she should apply for the forgiveness (which expires in September of this year). I would be very grateful if you could give me advice, tell me how the process works, etc. 

thank you so much

[appleblossom 3,908]

6 minutes ago, Max E said:

Good afternoon everyone, I would like to ask you what the consular interview with the United States Embassy is about, since I have asked my wife and when checking our procedure a message appears that says that she is currently "in the visa office" so I understand that the next step will be the Interview. My wife has exceeded 180 days of illegal presence in the country, but less than 12 months, for which our lawyer has told us that she should apply for the forgiveness (which expires in September of this year). I would be very grateful if you could give me advice, tell me how the process works, etc. 

thank you so much

 

Which consulate? Please fill in your timeline. You can search for interview reviews for your particular consulate which may help. 

 

Not sure what you mean by your lawyer says she should 'apply for the forgiveness', do they mean a waiver? There's no point in doing that if her 3 year ban will end in September, as the waiver takes years anyway so she's better off just waiting the ban out. When is her interview? 

Edited Wednesday at 09:32 PM by appleblossom

[Max E 0]

 I'm sorry, I'm new to the website and there are several things I don't understand yet, like looking for interviews from other people who could help me. On the other hand, I still don't have an interview date, but I know that it is the next step to follow, so I would like us to arrive prepared for that day.  The lawyer has suggested that I apply for a waiver but I understand that it makes no sense if the deadline is in September.

[Boiler 46,931]

Visa's are handled by Consulates.

 

When did she leave?

 

Assuming she is eligible the Consulate will give her the opportunity of filing a waiver when refusing the visa due to the bar.

[Max E 0]

ok, we just have to wait for results from the visa department then. She came out on September 23, 2022. 

[Boiler 46,931]

She left the US on the 2nd September 2022?

[Max E 0]

she leave America on September 23, 2002

Edited Thursday at 01:16 AM by Max E

[Boiler 46,931]

Sounds familiar

 

It expires in a few months

[Ontarkie 14,872]

~~Moved to IR1/CR1 P&P, from K1 P&P- the OP is already married, and going the spousal visa route.~~

[Dashinka 25,480]

10 hours ago, Boiler said:

Sounds familiar

 

It expires in a few months

10 days different.

 

 

[SalishSea 18,420]

17 hours ago, Max E said:

she leave America on September 23, 2002

2002??

[pushbrk 13,413]

23 hours ago, Max E said:

 I'm sorry, I'm new to the website and there are several things I don't understand yet, like looking for interviews from other people who could help me. On the other hand, I still don't have an interview date, but I know that it is the next step to follow, so I would like us to arrive prepared for that day.  The lawyer has suggested that I apply for a waiver but I understand that it makes no sense if the deadline is in September.

The interview is about your marital relationship and whether it is bona fide.  (Genuine)  Lots of information  here about interviews.  The simpler and least expensive option to deal with your issue of a three year ban, is to arrange for the interview to occur after that date.  You do not have a timeline, so we have no clue where your case is in the pipeline.  Has the petition been approved?  If so, when?  Are you Documentarily Qualified at NVC?  If not, have you made the payments and submitted civil documents and affidavit of support?

[Boiler 46,931]

Hopefully there is evidence of departure.