Originally Posted by jayde

maybe a couple of stat decs (statements, signed at risk of perjury) from people who know their relationship, ie landlord, professor, doctor. Letter from both parents, along with any correspondence that shows the two lives intertwined, would help.

I am sorry this is so stressful,

good luck

Originally Posted by mrsvic

They going to bank now, and if they still wont do it they going to Wachovia as told they will

Originally Posted by Rete

To add to Noorah's response, this type of interview is standard in a few district offices, i.e. Kentucky. I'm sorry your son was nervous and suffered brain farts () when it came to answering questions.

I'm also sorry that you thought the interview was just a formality. I wonder if you had given your son this impression as well of the impending interview and that because of that he and his wife were not sufficiently prepared.

Also note that your son married without having a K-1 first and if I remember correctly he used the VWP to enter the US, married and remained. If this is correct, he is lucky to have the opportunity to correct the first impression that the couple gave as to their marital status. Love does not enter into the equation for purposes of adjustment of status. Facts and evidence of a marital union where social and financial comingling of lives is what will prove the validity of the marriage. The act of attempting to adjust from the VWP entry would mean that if denied he would not have the right to appeal the decision if denied.

What, if anything, did they bring to the interview to show this?

Originally Posted by celticgrid

Just a thought, but I'd press the current bank hard to turn the account into a joint account. I'm not sure how much weight would be given to the evidence of a brand new bank account that had been opened since the first interview?

Unsure how much more weight would be given to the current account being made joint, but suspect it is the better choice for evidential purposes.

Good luck!

Originally Posted by mrsvic

The i-94 is in his passport?

Originally Posted by Noorah101

Now, on the letter you're looking at, the officer wants to take the I-94W which is a good sign, in my opinion. Have your son send it in. But keep a copy of it for your own records first.

Rene

Originally Posted by Rete

I would not advise to the original I-94W but a copy of it. Make clear copies that show every mark on it. If he is not approved it will need the original when he leaves the US.

Originally Posted by Noorah101

Is this meant to be a question or a statement? I take it as a statement that the I-94W is in his passport.


I think the officer saw it at the time of the interview, and since he had not made up his mind, he did not remove it from the passport. When someone is approved for AOS, the officer takes away the I-94 or I-94W. Since he wasn't sure on the approval, he did not take it.

Now, on the letter you're looking at, the officer wants to take the I-94W which is a good sign, in my opinion. Have your son send it in. But keep a copy of it for your own records first.

Rene

Originally Posted by mrsvic

Thanks,
As said in another post, i think you correct and i did portray that impression to them, god i feel so bad.

i understand that he wont be able to appeal if denied. So if they had to move to UK, would he be barred from re-entry to the us?

also, how long would be have here if denied?

Originally Posted by Noorah101

Good point. Hopefully a photocopy will be OK for the officer to approve.

Rene

Originally Posted by mrsvic

i googled stokes interview...
most of the results were how to beat the immigration interview..
apparently its normally the second interview, and you are warned they suspect you of fraud, and because it it so severe you are best to take lawyer in with you!
This obvioulsy wasn't the second interview and have no idea why tey suspect fraud

Originally Posted by lansbury

I think a copy certified by a notary public might be better than just a plain copy. For the few dollars it will cost I certainly would do that.

Originally Posted by meauxna

Really? Just looking through the history of your posts and I can see that the topic came up, tho maybe indirectly.

Look, I don't usually send everyone off to an attorney for a straight forward case, but your son's is not. It's certainly very possible that your immigration history, and that of your daughter, was looked into as a part of your son's AOS. That evidence, along with a weak showing from the couple-in-love, may have influenced the officer to think the marriage is solely for the immigration benefit.

You have mentioned that you have an immigration 'consultant' and other words, but you've never said if he's an attorney (or if he has family-based case experience). You might look at having a consultation with someone who can help fix this if it's a serious problem.

Of course, it could just be that the officer gets the missing information and approves the case. There's no way we here could place odds on an outcome.

Originally Posted by mrsvic

on the letter it states to provide:
submit a copy of beneficiary's 'long' birth certificate
submit a copy of beneficiary's passport
submit the beneficiary's 1-94

It doesnt state copy of i-94.. shall they get it notorised and keep the copy?


Thanks

Originally Posted by mrsvic

read something along the lines that in this situation they would have to apply for a spousal visa from the UK? does anyone know anything about that