The U.S. immigration interview is an important part of the entire immigration application process, which determines whether the applicant will eventually be able to obtain an immigrant visa. However, not every applicant can pass the first time in the first interview.
So, what are the things to pay attention to when you get a U.S. immigration interview?If I don't pass the interview in one go, do I still have a chance to get an immigrant visa?
This article will sort out the precautions for you about the U.S. immigration interview through several aspects, and let Greenfield Immigration take you to learn more.
1. The process of U.S. immigration interview
1.Waiting in line for an immigrant visa;
2.The staff checks the appointment letter and passport;
3.Go through security checks and store your belongings [Please note that mobile phones, bags, and other items need to be stored in the security room, so you don't need to pay attention to scalpers at the door].
4.Enter the building, take the number from the window, sit down and wait, and pay attention to the call information on the screen
5.The staff checks the documents and interviews the visa officer.
2. Submit and check the information for the U.S. immigration interview
1.Prepare the original passport photo.
Please note that old passports are also required, but mainly to check if there is a valid U.S. visa, and old passports that are not needed will be returned.
2.Confirm that the documents are complete.
Provide all notarial deeds in Chinese and English, ask about the marriage history, and confirm whether the notarized documents are complete.
3.Medical examination report.
The physical examination report should be unsealed and submitted in front of the staff on the spot [there may be some questions, the staff will ask if there is a copy of the physical examination report, if it is not unpacked, it is impossible to have a copy].
4.Letter of Employment.
An employment letter from the company to the embassy
5.Ensure**.
Make sure it's taken within 6 months. After compiling the documents, you will be asked if you can have an interview with the visa officer in English.
3. Interview with the U.S. visa officer
1.Ask for everyone's name and the age of the child;
2.Ask what you do, mention the job offers you received and your main job responsibilities;
3.Ask which city you plan to visit (please note that this city needs to be the same as your work address);
4.Q: Are you a member of the party?Are the children Komsomol members?
5.All are fingerprinted;
6.Congratulations and provide a note explaining how to pick up your passport.
Lesson learned: Compared to other types of immigrants, if you have a highly educated or skilled immigration background, it is recommended to attend the interview in English. Before the interview, work with the immigration teacher, prepare the required documents, and follow the normal process for the interview.
4. What are the general results after the U.S. immigration interview?
1.Passed without a hitch.
The first scenario is a smooth pass, which is a very desirable outcome. The applicant will receive an immigrant visa pick-up notice with the words "Congratulations!"Your visa has been approved.
2.Further processing of the notification.
In the second case, after the interview, the applicant receives a blank slip with a "Notice of Further Processing", but the consul does not tick any of the boxes on it, or only ticks the box "Further Processing".
In this case, if the applicant does not have any adverse records and does not have a sensitive background, under normal circumstances, the immigrant visa will be issued normally after the consulate has no problem with the review.
3.Direct refusal.
The third scenario is a direct refusal by the consular officer, which means that the case will be returned to USCIS and the applicant needs to reassess the situation and decide on the next course of action. This is not common.
4.Request for additional materials.
Fourth, the consular request for additional documents, which may include providing additional sponsorship or co-sponsorship tax documents, providing a new notarial deed, or providing proof of the relationship between the Chinese applicant and the U.S. applicant, or providing a personal resume, etc. Depending on the documents that need to be supplemented, the notice you get is also different.
The common scenarios are as follows:
1) If you need to supplement the relationship evidence or the petitioner's proof of residence in the United States, you will get a pink sheet
2) If the amount of the petitioner's tax declaration is not enough to sponsor the Chinese applicant, you only need to find a joint sponsor and sign the sponsorship information, and you will get a green form
5.The applicant has a bad record.
In the last case, the applicant has a bad record and needs to apply for a waiver, including a history of "fraud and misrepresentation," "being ordered to leave the United States," "being in the United States unlawfully," "traveling or assisting others to enter the United States illegally," and other conduct that does not comply with U.S. immigration law. What you get is a waiver form, which usually checks which U.S. immigration law has violated to apply for a waiver.
Be patient and calm when conducting your U.S. immigration interview. Even if the interview is not made at one time, as long as the applicant does not receive a rejection letter on the spot informing that the case has been returned to USCIS, the applicant still has the opportunity to supplement the documents or appeal, and even apply for a waiver to obtain an immigrant visa.
However, if the record is "scratched", the consequences are really unimaginable. Therefore, you must find a professional agency to escort your immigration application and avoid detours.
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