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  1. #1
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    Angry I-130 Interview

    I sent in my i-130 and it was transferred to the NY office for an interview. I overstayed my visa (i was undersage and my parents didn't leave causing me to become illegal). I got married about 2 years ago to my wife (USC). Once the interview date comes can they hold me there if they they think my marraige is fake or for some other reason? What are the chances of them denying me? I have a ton of backups (7 different dvd's of our wedding from the photographers, 2 albums, wedding cards, honeymoon tickets, bookings, bills in our names, life insurances, rent lease, engagement hall bookings, another party we did at a hall and booked togeher). I do have a lot of back up but am a bit scared. I've been in this country since I was 7 years old.

  2. #2
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    Default Re: I-130 Interview

    Because you came in on a valid visa and overstayed (as opposed to entering without inspection), you shouldn't have any problems adjusting your status.

    Try to relax - you seem to have more than enough to show a bona fide marriage and overstays are commonly "forgiven" in these instances.

  3. #3
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    Default Re: I-130 Interview

    Concur with Doggie. Go have a drink or something, and relax.

    Getting married after overstaying a legitimate visa is so common as to be like sneezing.

    If you're really, really worried that you don't have enough documentation of the validity of your marriage - and really, it sounds like you have more than enough - ask some friends who knew you and your wife BEFORE you got married to write letters discussing how they know you both, how long they've known you, how they perceived your dating relationship, and whether they've spent time with you as a couple now that you're married.

    And breathe. It's really going to be OK.

  4. #4
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    Default Re: I-130 Interview

    Thank you so much for your responses. I will also get letters from family that came to our wedding and also her family (her mom and dad's letters should be the golden seal). Thank you so much once agian.

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