luckywife16

Hi, I am just wondering if anybody declared they had a criminal record when they were still in minor age. Were you guys asked about it during the interview?

Please let me know. I am really stressed over it for months now. My husband is going for his interview on August 8th and it's like torture thinking how it will turn out

Yeh I thought I read somewhere it was required. In fact alot of people who have had UK medicals, have taken it as previously they asked if you had it. Perhaps also so they know you wont be a danger to their doctors? I dunno.

Actually I remmeber now, it wasnt in the pdf to bring it, but when I called up to make the appointment they told me to bring a copy

My husband (Philippines) was asked the same question during his medical appointment. My husband admitted that he had a "case" 10 years ago and he was required to undergo PSYCHIATRIC TEST. I think that is why they require you to tell them if you had a criminal record.

Unfortunately, in the Philippines, they do not release details of the case for "minors". It is against the country's law so the Psychiatrist did not bother testing him anymore and said that he will leave that decision to the consul on the day of my husband's interview.

It is very nerve wracking right now because I am afraid it will be a deal breaker.

Thanks so much guys for your help!

I will tell him to go to St. Lukes soon and bring all documents that we have (although we don't have the interview date yet).

I really appreciate it!

Wow JoyJohn! i just realized that we are pretty much on the same stage!

Let me know how urs will go and I will keep you posted too! I will try to call every 2 days hahahaha!

Thanks so much guys for your help!

I will tell him to go to St. Lukes soon and bring all documents that we have (although we don't have the interview date yet).

I really appreciate it!

Wow JoyJohn! i just realized that we are pretty much on the same stage!

Let me know how urs will go and I will keep you posted too! I will try to call every 2 days hahahaha!

Iam in the same boat.case is completed but no openings until aug. its different with the K-1 filers they have to schedule themselves throu the embessy, IR-1/CR-1 has to set by NVC.......i was told that manila will send the openings to NVC by the first week of the month , and then NVC will send out interview dates before the 15th of july for aug interview..... and yes i'll be calling to bug em about it too

as far as medical.yes first come first sevred....she's planning on hers the first week in july to get it out of the way good luck!!

Thanks so much guys for your help!

I will tell him to go to St. Lukes soon and bring all documents that we have (although we don't have the interview date yet).

I really appreciate it!

Hi,

My husbands case was completed today but they said they don't have anything for July anymore and will have to schedule it for August. Do i need to follow up on that or they should automatically contact us? And if I need to contact them, do I call NVC here or US embassy in Manila.

Also, kindly advice how to get an advanced Medical appointment from St. Lukes. so that we can get it done while waiting for interview date.

Thanks so much, any advice will be greatly appreciated.

Mrs. P

You can probably skip both, unless you were booked into custody. Both those are minor infractions. I would definitely skip number 2. If you list either, I don't think it would affect your chances.

Hi, What about Juvenile records that was just dismissed after 10 years. would it be a deal breaker?

The confusion comes from people here on VJ referring to the Advisory on Marriages as CEMAR, CENMAR. etc. Please refer to the form as to what it is, OR call it an ADMAR.

Hi,

I would like to ask how you can schedule advanced medical from St. Lukes. Please advise.

thanks!

Mrs. P

case complete and final review are two seperate steps. The sign in fail/case compelete just means they have all of the documents. That is when the final review begins. Should only take a few days to a week for the review to be completed.

May still make a July interview. Our case complete/final review started was 5/2 and the interview was 6/1. In the meantime you can make final prep for the interview. Do an updated evolution of relationship letter. If you were previously married write a letter regarding this with dates, whether there was a visa involved etc. Have them both notarized and sent to your wife (or take them with you if you will be at the interview). Pictures and the EOR were the only thing they looked at for us.

Hi sorry, newbie here...

What's EOR?

Not for interview. You need a lawyer to draft an explanation letter that you bring to the interview and train your husband on what he should say. The lawyer will now the best wording.

Thanks so much for your help... I will definitely confide with the lawyer...

It is not a deal breaker but is a complication that needs to be properly explained. If I was you I would hire an immigration attorney specifically for that: make plausible and accurate explanation for the CO.

Thanks so much. Is coming to the interview with a lawyer (Manila) allowed? Do we need to secure a permission for that?

Hi,

Please help me. I've been sleepless lately

I am the sponsor and my husband (beneficiary) has a juvenile criminal record (2001) that was just PROVISIONALLY dismissed last year, 2010. He was never imprisoned or arrested. It was just a misunderstanding. We only found out recently that the case hasn't been closed yet so we fixed it and went through the proper "court process" and had it PROVISIONALLY dismissed. Do you think this will be a deal breaker for his chance to secure a visa? I decided to declare it but I am so scared that the officer might judge him. It is not true, I can vouch for that. It is a pretty serious accusation (child abuse). I talked to the complainant and he admitted it was all a big lie. just for money

Please help me... will this deprive him a chance to get a visa?

Thanks so much,

Mrs. P

well said.

Hi,

Kindly tell me how to go to advanced medical exam? My husband and I are just waiting for his interview date. I already sent ds-230 last week.

thanks so much,

Mrs. P