QUESTION
Will the Mumbai consulate check my credit score and will this affect our I -864 approval?
Asked on Aug 12th, 2012 on Immigration - Texas
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I am the sponsor for my wife's green card application from India. I-130 has already been approved by the USCIS but the Immigrant visa Interview is on Sept. 10th. I have sufficient income and we both have sufficient assets to get I-864 approved. I am in the process of gtting some credit card debt setlled and my credit report is negative at the moment. My debt will be settled by October and should I get the Interview date re-scheduled to November, so my wife can report that the debt is already settled, if it comes up?
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It really should not be an issue if your income is sufficient.
Answered on Aug 29th, 2012 at 11:34 PM
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Your credit is irrelevant to immigration law.
Answered on Aug 27th, 2012 at 3:35 PM
Bruce A. Coane
In theory, they could check, but I wouldn't worry about it. A negative decision on that issue could be challenged.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 11:46 PM
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I've never seen or heard of a consulate checking credit reports or credit scores. If you have enough income and/or assets to meet the financial requirements, you should be fine.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 11:46 PM
Rebecca T White
No, the consulate will not check any credit score agencies. The affidavit of support only looks at income and assets, and does not examine debts owed.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 11:46 PM