nivasmurthy Posted January 19, 2013 Report Posted January 19, 2013 Hi, I have a weird situation and may be my question is silly. Below are the details: I am planning to go to India and attending Visa interview for H1B Extension in 20 days. I made all the plans and travelling in Feb. Meanwhile, last night got a mail from District court of Columbia, Maryland for Rent failure. I was shocked because we thought we have already paid rent for Jan month and double checked with my wife since she paid the rent online. I opened online account and found that she tried pay the whole rent on Dec 31st but unfortunately that transaction was done only for Utility (water) bill but my wife thought she paid the whole rent. I was depending on her and I overlooked at it since I had been busy with project release for the 20 days. I paid the rent online immediately and ready to go to court and end the case showing rental receipt by next week. For your information, this is the first time it happened like this, I never failed to pay rent on time. The community rules are like this, it doesn't matter whether it is first time or not they follow the court case root to notify the Tenant. As I said I am going to India and going for Visa interview. Now I am worried about this Rental case and effect on Visa interview. I heard that rental cases may impact on credit history. Will this cause any issues for my visa interview? Please suggest me. I am so worried about this incident. Though we didn't do this mistake intentionally but happened unfortunately. Please suggest me. Based on your answer I will take decision on my India travel. Thanks again in advance! nivas
t75 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Posted January 20, 2013 One late payment on an otherwise good credit history is not a big issue. Mistakes happen. I am surprised your landlord acted so quickly and without informing you outside of court. Credit is not an issue for stamping.
pontevecchio Posted January 20, 2013 Report Posted January 20, 2013 This has NO connection of ANY SORT with your visa. You need to schedule automatic online monthly payments for the rent. The situation fails the test of logic. If you did not pay on December,31 there is no way in hades that a court summons would come to you.
wiweq Posted January 21, 2013 Report Posted January 21, 2013 I don't think your rental/ credit history affects your visa. They are just interested in your immigration history.
nivasmurthy Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Posted January 21, 2013 Thanks all for your answers. As usual you guys are awesome on this forum. Thanks again. nivas
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