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• US Embassy and Consulate Discussion

Can you hide your travel history in the interview with the consular

By Den den January 22, 2022 in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion

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Hi everyone!

I want to know if someone can hide there travel history from the consular officer, like telling them you never traveled but definitely you did. It's not because you're a criminal but you can't provide a police certificate from that country you traveled to before because you use different documents in that country with what you are using in NVC . that country they don't have a record of you with that name and nationality. So any advice how to fix this should I you tell the consular officer that you never traveled or what? Please advices!

And is it possible to hide the travel history are they gonna know you traveled before. Do they work with foreign countries to know that.

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I still want to know why you have a different birthday. So you realize you have two passports, from two countries and you are a totally different person with name and age. Yet you want instructions ho

Misrepresentation can result in very serious consequences...... Don't lie on immigration forms and don't lie to immigration officers.

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Misrepresentation can result in very serious consequences...... Don't lie on immigration forms and don't lie to immigration officers.

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.What country?  How long did you live in that country?  

JeanneAdil   6,394

Other documents for travel???

u had to disclose ALL NAMES U EVER USED on your ds 260

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1 hour ago, Den den said: I want to know if someone can hide there travel history from the consular officer, like telling them you never traveled but definitely you did.

Stop right there. That is called misrepresentation, and can lead to a bar.

1 hour ago, Den den said: different documents

Beyond DIY. You need to work with an attorney.

1 hour ago, Den den said: So any advice how to fix this should I you tell the consular officer that you never traveled or what? Please advices!

Advice 1) never lie to any immigration offices.  advice 2) work with an attorney. Like I said, far from a DIY anymore.

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2 hours ago, Crazy Cat said: .What country?  How long did you live in that country?  

Morocco. And 3years

1 hour ago, Rocio0010 said: Stop right there. That is called misrepresentation, and can lead to a bar. Beyond DIY. You need to work with an attorney. Advice 1) never lie to any immigration offices.  advice 2) work with an attorney. Like I said, far from a DIY anymore.

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16 minutes ago, Den den said: Morocco. And 3years What's DIY

Do it yourself.  As others have said, you need to disclose all names you used along with police records from any country you resided in.

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not sure why he did this

its easy to get the police reports (2) from morocco even after leaving the country

If you live outside Morocco

You can get a certificate at a Moroccan embassy or consulate. You can also get a police certificate by proxy by applying to the Service central des casiers judiciaires at Place de la Mamounia in Rabat.

BUT THE GUY  already messed up his ds 260 if he did not disclose all names used and his work history in Morocco 

and he says his case is Dq at NVC stage from past posts and missing one document

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6 minutes ago, Dashinka said: Do it yourself.  As others have said, you need to disclose all names you used along with police records from any country you resided in.   Good Luck

I have the same name but different spellings different date of birth. If it's okay then I will bring them all.

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5 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said: not sure why he did this its easy to get the police reports (2) from morocco even after leaving the country   If you live outside Morocco You can get a certificate at a Moroccan embassy or consulate. You can also get a police certificate by proxy by applying to the Service central des casiers judiciaires at Place de la Mamounia in Rabat.   BUT THE GUY  already messed up his ds 260 if he did not disclose all names used and his work history in Morocco  and he says his case is Dq at NVC stage from past posts and missing one document

I am not a Moroccan I just reside there like 3 years. I think you only Moroccan can get police clearance at the embassy.

4 minutes ago, Den den said: I am not a Moroccan I just reside there like 3 years. I think you only Moroccan can get police clearance at the embassy.

understand u are not moroccan but you need those 2 police reports for your interview

that is clear as your profile says Hungary

and u needed to disclose you lived in Morocco 3 years and list all names u have used on your dS 260 even under different documents u traveled with

this is a concern for u and your wife

I 130 your wife filled out 

Beneficary other names under quesiton 5

Question 51 and so forth are all employers and addresses

basically if she filled out the I 130 properly and knew u worked out of Hungary and used other names,  your ds 260 better show this too

and u need the 2 police reports from Morocco 

if she lied (or did not know) and u lied about living in Moroc and using other names ,  then it can come back at any time to haunt u

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23 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said: not sure why he did this its easy to get the police reports (2) from morocco even after leaving the country   If you live outside Morocco You can get a certificate at a Moroccan embassy or consulate. You can also get a police certificate by proxy by applying to the Service central des casiers judiciaires at Place de la Mamounia in Rabat.   BUT THE GUY  already messed up his ds 260 if he did not disclose all names used and his work history in Morocco  and he says his case is Dq at NVC stage from past posts and missing one document

Yes I already put ds-260 that never traveled

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you entered Morocco with fake papers

you lied on your ds 260

you can not even take the Oath at embassy with honesty as you are not telling the truth 

and either lied to your wife by not telling her or involved her in this deception

do u understand how badly u have messed up?

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Lemonslice   4,678

Do not lie. Many people fix mistake on the 260 at the interview.  Stop digging yourself in a hole.

Disclose all names used and all travels.  A delay is better than a lifetime ban.

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Yes, you will have to go through the whole visa application process each time you want to apply for a visa, even if your visa is still valid. There are some situations where a visa applicant may not need to be interviewed when renewing his/her visa. See the U.S. Embassy or Consulate website for more information.

My immigrant visa expired before I was able to travel to the United States. What should I do?

You should contact the Immigrant Visa Unit of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate that issued your visa. You do not need to file a new petition with USCIS, but you may need to submit a new application (DS-260) and pay another  immigrant visa application processing fee .  In addition, you may need to submit new supporting documents, such as a new medical examination and police certificate.  Please be prepared to return your unused, expired visa and visa package (if applicable).  Requests to reissue or replace visas are considered on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants are required to re-establish their eligibility;  there is no guarantee that you will receive a new visa.

Entering and Departing the United States

After i have my visa, i will be able to enter the u.s., correct.

A visa does not guarantee entry into the United States. A visa allows a foreign citizen to travel to the U.S. port-of-entry, and the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) immigration inspector authorizes or denies admission to the United States. See  Admissions  on the CBP website.

How can I find out how long I am authorized to stay in the United States?

A visa does not guarantee entry into the United States, but allows a foreign citizen coming from abroad, to travel to the United States port-of entry (generally an airport or land border) and request permission to enter the United States. The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials have authority to permit or deny admission to the United States, and determine how long a traveler may stay. At the port of entry, upon granting entry to the United States, the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. immigration inspector, provides you an admission stamp or paper  Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record  in your passport. On this admission stamp or paper Form I-94, the U.S. immigration inspector records either a date or "D/S" (duration of status). If your admission stamp or paper Form I-94 contains a specific date, then that is the date by which you must leave the United States. Your admission stamp or paper Form I-94 is very important to keep in your passport, since it shows your permission to be in the United States. Review information about  Admission  on the CBP Website. Also, see  Duration of Stay .

I did not turn in my paper Form I-94 when I left the United States, what should I do?

If you failed to turn in your paper Form I-94 Departure Record, see  Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection  website for more information.

Lost and Stolen Visas

My passport with my visa was stolen, what should i do.

If your passport with your admission stamp or paper Form I-94 are lost or stolen, you must get them replaced immediately. There are a number of steps you need to take, learn more, see  Lost and Stolen Passports, Visas, and Form I-94s .

My visa was damaged. What should I do?

If your visa has been damaged in any way, you will need to reapply for a new visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad. 

U.S. Citizens

I may have a claim to u.s. citizenship. can i apply for a u.s. visa.

With few exceptions, a person born in the United States acquires U.S. citizenship at birth. A state-issued birth certificate serves as evidence of citizenship. Review the  Apply for a Passport  webpage to learn more.

Persons born in countries other than the United States may have a claim to U.S. citizenship if either parent is a U.S. citizen under U.S. law. Learn more on the  Birth of U.S. Citizens Abroad  webpage.

If a person is a U.S. citizen, he or she is not eligible for a visa. Any prospective applicant believing he or she may have a claim to U.S. citizenship should have his or her citizenship claim adjudicated (officially determined) by a consular officer at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate before applying for a U.S. visa.  

I have dual citizenship. Which passport should I use to travel to the United States?

All U.S. citizens, even dual citizens/nationals, must enter and depart the United States using his/her U.S. passport.

Further Questions

How do i know whether to contact the department of state or department of homeland security about my issue.

Contact the Department of State,  U.S. Embassy or Consulate  abroad with questions about U.S. visas, including application, the status of visa processing, and for inquiries relating to visa denial. Once in the United States, the traveler falls under the authority (jurisdiction) of Department of Homeland Security. The Department of Homeland Security,  U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)  is responsible for the approval of all petitions, the authorization of permission to work in the United States, the issuance of extensions of stay, and change or adjustment of an applicant's status while the applicant is in the United States.

I would like to know if my friend has applied for a visa and what the status is. Who should I contact?

Your friend, the visa applicant. Under U.S. law, specifically the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) 222(f), visa records are confidential. Therefore, the visa applicant should inquire at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad where he/she applied regarding necessary information about visa application status. Because of confidentiality of visa records, you’ll need to ask your friend, the visa applicant your questions about whether a visa application was made, or a visa was issued or denied.

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