Q: CR-1 Visa - Additional Evidence
My wife just had her interview at the US embassy London. The officer asked her to submit additional documents such as photos together, chat history, financials together, and my traveling history to busy my wife. ( initially we didn’t upload those documents) The officer did retain the passport and our wedding photos. Is that normal in CR1 interview? We just emailed all those documents now, however the status of the case shows refused. Please advice if it’s all normal or we just picked randomly for more due diligence?
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It’s not uncommon for consular officers to request additional evidence during a CR-1 visa interview. The fact that the officer retained your wife’s passport and wedding photos suggests that the application is still under review and not necessarily refused. The “refused” status on your case often indicates that the application is pending further action rather than an outright denial.
The request for additional documents such as photos together, chat history, financials, and your travel history to visit your wife is a standard procedure. This helps the consular officer verify the authenticity of your relationship.
Since you have already emailed the requested documents, it’s now a matter of waiting for the consulate to review and process the additional evidence. It is also a good idea to regularly check the status of your case online and follow up with the consulate if you do not receive any updates within a reasonable timeframe.
In the meantime, make sure to keep copies of all the documents you submitted and any correspondence with the consulate for your records.
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It is common for immigration officers to request additional evidence during a CR-1 visa interview to verify the authenticity of the relationship. This can include photos, chat history, financial documents, and travel history. The fact that the officer kept the passport and wedding photos indicates they are still processing your case.
The status showing "refused" online may refer to a temporary refusal while they review the additional documents you provided. This status often changes once the additional evidence is reviewed and deemed satisfactory.
It's important to follow up promptly with any requests from the embassy and to check for any updates regularly. This situation happens to many applicants and is usually a part of the process to ensure thorough verification.
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