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Am I prepared for the greencard interview?
Asked on Jul 22nd, 2011 on Immigration - California
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I'm having a greencard interview based on marriage in august. We only have the joint lease, some pictures, emails, letters. I haven't had a chance to meet his family yet, but I've talked to his mom on internet. Should I be OK? I'm very worried because we don't have many evidences to prove our real marriage. I came to US with J1 visa which was not subject 2 year requirement. I got denied when I tried to change J1 to F1. I was supposed to go back home but my husband asked me to marry him so I stayed. Now I don't have my I-94 and DS-2019 because they were submitted with form I-539 but I have the copies.
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LCA Audits and Investigations Attorney serving Houston, TX
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Fong Ilagan
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The copies are fine. If you do not have a lot of evidence of cohabitation and co-mingling of funds, consider getting affidavits from neighbors, friends or co-workers that have first hand knowledge of your marriage.
Answered on Aug 03rd, 2011 at 1:03 PM
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Preparation for a bona fide marriage interview requires a careful review and selection of the up to date documentation to be submitted in support of your Petition for Relative (Form I-130) at the time of the interview; and advice and counseling from an immigration attorney.
Answered on Aug 03rd, 2011 at 12:42 PM
U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law Attorney serving San Diego, CA
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Hello and thank you for your inquiry. A copy of your I-94 should suffice for processing. I would also take the receipts, etc. from the I-539. Also, officers know that sometimes couples have little for proof. The lease is good, you should also try and get a joint account together before the interview. If you lack good evidence, they will just ask you more about your relationship (how you met, where, why you fell in love, etc.). If your marriage is less than 2 years, you will need to file a new petition at the end of your new green card (assuming you get approved this month). This will require you to have ample proof of the marriage and they expect you to provide all that proof at that time. The officer will explain this in your interview. Best of Luck.
Answered on Aug 03rd, 2011 at 12:39 PM