Is the interview required?

[josinyc]

As for application in Buffalo, NY, is everyone called for an interview in person or they usually do not call for an interview?

Thanks.

 

[todiefor]

I have no idea on how the immigration decides if you'll do interview or not. In my application in Buffalo, they waived the interview requirement. Its a case to case basis.

 

[josinyc]

So, what happened when they waived? Did u get the stamp in your passport and that was it? Didn't You have go there at all?

Thanks.

 

[todiefor]

After they waived the interview, we completed our medical and submitted the remaining documents that they have requested. Now, we're waiting for the passport request and visa, hopefully soon.

 

[josinyc]

So, you did not submit the documents along with the regular application, did you? What documents will I need to send along with the application?
Thanks again.

 

[todiefor]

I think documents submission depends on the type of application.

I applied as FSW and submitted the required initial documents with the applications. I think the documents that were submitted for my family are birth certificate, transcript of records, diploma, income tax return, xerox copy of unexpire passport. When I received my AOR, they requested me to take IELTS and proof of relationship coz my wife has an uncle in Canada.

After initial assessment which took about 8 months, I submitted my employment reference letter, fbi/nbi clearance, income tax return for 2007 and proof of funds.

Also, we completed our medical on Sep. 04, 2008. Hope this helps.

 

[josinyc]

Did u send the original or copies?

Thanks.

 

[todiefor]

The only original copy that I submitted is the IELTS result and employment reference letter. The rest are xerox copies or notarized copy of the original copy.

 

[josinyc]

Did you send the proof of funds as well?

 

[todiefor]

no, I don't. the proof of funds was requested after the initial assessment.