VISA question... I don't know how to answer it

[didueatmycake]

I'm sorry if this is the wrong place to post this question... I"m not sure if it's the right place. Please feel free to move them if need to

Ok, I think some of you may know lol that I just got married... and we're trying to get this Visa stuff done. Now, I'm filling out questions, and stumbled across this one question: "Has your relative ever been under immigration proceedings?"

I put "yes", because I remember my family (mainly my mom and I, because she remarried to a marine, and we're both Japanese citizens) had to go through visa before my dad PCS, and we stayed there for 8 years.

Then below that question, there are check box: "removal", "exclusion/deportation", "rescission", "judicial proceedings". I don''t know where to check it to.... or am I even suppose to check it? lol

The thing is that when I turned 18, my greencard expired... so am I suppose to check "removal"? If any of you had similar experience like me... or know something/somebody who is in similar situation like me, I appreciate if you could answer this for me.

[uriel]

Immigration proceedings means negative proceedings. Deporting, things like that, not going through the process to get a visa. you should put no, unless someone in your family has had negative proceedings against them.

[okisteve]

You could either a) call the consulate and ask someone, or b) answer "no" and if it ever comes up you can truthfully say that you didn't think what had happened was considered "immigration proceedings" because it did not fit the choices given.

[DoctorP]

Immigration proceedings means negative proceedings. Deporting, things like that, not going through the process to get a visa. you should put no, unless someone in your family has had negative proceedings against them.

This is the correct answer. You have never undergone proceedings. You went through the approval process.

[socalheart]

Also, since you are married, "your family" is just you and your husband now, not your parents and siblings. :)

[uriel]

"relative" was in the question. Not family.

[didueatmycake]

thanks everyone! i think i got it now :thumbup:

Also, since you are married, "your family" is just you and your husband now, not your parents and siblings. :)

um, well I am married NOW, lol but back then I was just a little 11yr old. lol

[jrademacher]

normally these are the types of questions that you just say no to. there are ways where the answer can be yes but that's not in your best interest. Your objective is to get a VISA there objective is to rule you out any way possible. So dont give them a reason to. It is reasonable to assume that administrative proceedings indicate a negative type of process.

[okisteve]

One more piece of advice: don't get your visa application and your VISA application confused or you'll end up in Lower Slobbovia with a new credit card.

[onebye]

I'm sorry if this is the wrong place to post this question... I"m not sure if it's the right place. Please feel free to move them if need to

Ok, I think some of you may know lol that I just got married... and we're trying to get this Visa stuff done. Now, I'm filling out questions, and stumbled across this one question: "Has your relative ever been under immigration proceedings?"

I put "yes", because I remember my family (mainly my mom and I, because she remarried to a marine, and we're both Japanese citizens) had to go through visa before my dad PCS, and we stayed there for 8 years.

Then below that question, there are check box: "removal", "exclusion/deportation", "rescission", "judicial proceedings". I don''t know where to check it to.... or am I even suppose to check it? lol

The thing is that when I turned 18, my greencard expired... so am I suppose to check "removal"? If any of you had similar experience like me... or know something/somebody who is in similar situation like me, I appreciate if you could answer this for me. Go down to the American Consulate in Nishihara. The Japanese ladies working there are experts in all matters believe me. They are very helpful and courteous. When I put in for my social security it was as smooth as silk. They are that good.