Requesting Interpreter

[AvoidDaNoid 0]

Would it hurt my fiance's chances to request an interpreter at the interview? She is much more comfortable speaking her language and isn't as likely to get confused. Do they look down upon this?

[Dakine 26]

Would it hurt my fiance's chances to request an interpreter at the interview? She is much more comfortable speaking her language and isn't as likely to get confused. Do they look down upon this?

My fiancee had a interpreter and had problems as things can get mixed up in the process.

Better without one. Especially in the Philippines where most speak good English. COs can question how you communicate if you don't speak her language.

[felb 0]

Would it hurt my fiance's chances to request an interpreter at the interview? She is much more comfortable speaking her language and isn't as likely to get confused. Do they look down upon this?

My fiancee had a interpreter and had problems as things can get mixed up in the process.

Better without one. Especially in the Philippines where most speak good English. COs can question how you communicate if you don't speak her language.

this is very true. it could be a red flag.

[AvoidDaNoid 0]

Would it hurt my fiance's chances to request an interpreter at the interview? She is much more comfortable speaking her language and isn't as likely to get confused. Do they look down upon this?

My fiancee had a interpreter and had problems as things can get mixed up in the process.

Better without one. Especially in the Philippines where most speak good English. COs can question how you communicate if you don't speak her language.

That is what I was afraid of. Thank you.

How do you advise that she handles questions she doesn't understand. Sometimes when I ask her a simple question she totally doesn't understand.

I asked her "How did your fiance ask you to marry him?" She didn't understand what I meant by that. I was wanting her to tell the story of our engagement but she misunderstood. I am a little worried for her. She is shy (but sweet) and gets very nervous. Any advice would be a God send.

[AvoidDaNoid 0]

Also, I am going to the embassy with her. Will they let me in the room while she is being interviewed? Will me being there help? Hopefully they will take it a little easier on her seeing that I am there.

[Dakine 26]

OOPs ! Good idea for you to go with her. USEM "normally " lets the petitioner in. Sometimes questions them also. Never know you could get lucky. A friend of mine did BIGTIME. He knew the CO from college! SLAM DUNK!!!

Edited April 10, 2009 by Haole

[shang 0]

Also, I am going to the embassy with her. Will they let me in the room while she is being interviewed? Will me being there help? Hopefully they will take it a little easier on her seeing that I am there.

wow, well just kept on practicing question and answer portion with her...and being with her on interview thats nice but i guess she will being asked so she needs to answer.....

[MMW 2]

Would it hurt my fiance's chances to request an interpreter at the interview? She is much more comfortable speaking her language and isn't as likely to get confused. Do they look down upon this?

My wife just completed her interview and was asked by the CO if she wanted it in English or Tagalog. she chose English but if your wife wants to try English she can always ask that a question she doesn't understand be asked again in Tagalog for a better understanding of the question.

Edited April 10, 2009 by MMW

[MMW 2]

Also, I am going to the embassy with her. Will they let me in the room while she is being interviewed? Will me being there help? Hopefully they will take it a little easier on her seeing that I am there.

It is always better on a K-1 visa interview to have the petitioner there it shows support and more proof of bonifide relationship. they may or may not let you be in the booth. I was allowed at the prescreener but not the CO interview, but you can always ask the CO if you can sit in.

[mishy 1]

Would it hurt my fiance's chances to request an interpreter at the interview? She is much more comfortable speaking her language and isn't as likely to get confused. Do they look down upon this?

My fiancee had a interpreter and had problems as things can get mixed up in the process.

Better without one. Especially in the Philippines where most speak good English. COs can question how you communicate if you don't speak her language.

That is what I was afraid of. Thank you.

How do you advise that she handles questions she doesn't understand. Sometimes when I ask her a simple question she totally doesn't understand.

I asked her "How did your fiance ask you to marry him?" She didn't understand what I meant by that. I was wanting her to tell the story of our engagement but she misunderstood. I am a little worried for her. She is shy (but sweet) and gets very nervous. Any advice would be a God send.

Also, I am going to the embassy with her. Will they let me in the room while she is being interviewed? Will me being there help? Hopefully they will take it a little easier on her seeing that I am there.

wow, well just kept on practicing question and answer portion with her...and being with her on interview thats nice but i guess she will being asked so she needs to answer.....

Shang is right better start practicing the CO will ask questions much confusing. I hope the CO will interview her is nice for sure CO will ask how you two fell inlove if she can't understand and speak simple english

[AvoidDaNoid 0]

Would it hurt my fiance's chances to request an interpreter at the interview? She is much more comfortable speaking her language and isn't as likely to get confused. Do they look down upon this?

My fiancee had a interpreter and had problems as things can get mixed up in the process.

Better without one. Especially in the Philippines where most speak good English. COs can question how you communicate if you don't speak her language.

That is what I was afraid of. Thank you.

How do you advise that she handles questions she doesn't understand. Sometimes when I ask her a simple question she totally doesn't understand.

I asked her "How did your fiance ask you to marry him?" She didn't understand what I meant by that. I was wanting her to tell the story of our engagement but she misunderstood. I am a little worried for her. She is shy (but sweet) and gets very nervous. Any advice would be a God send.

Also, I am going to the embassy with her. Will they let me in the room while she is being interviewed? Will me being there help? Hopefully they will take it a little easier on her seeing that I am there.

wow, well just kept on practicing question and answer portion with her...and being with her on interview thats nice but i guess she will being asked so she needs to answer.....

Shang is right better start practicing the CO will ask questions much confusing. I hope the CO will interview her is nice for sure CO will ask how you two fell inlove if she can't understand and speak simple english

She speaks English well. We talk on the phone ever day for an hour. She just gets confused and misunderstands things. She 2nd guesses herself.

[mishy 1]

Would it hurt my fiance's chances to request an interpreter at the interview? She is much more comfortable speaking her language and isn't as likely to get confused. Do they look down upon this?

My fiancee had a interpreter and had problems as things can get mixed up in the process.

Better without one. Especially in the Philippines where most speak good English. COs can question how you communicate if you don't speak her language.

That is what I was afraid of. Thank you.

How do you advise that she handles questions she doesn't understand. Sometimes when I ask her a simple question she totally doesn't understand.

I asked her "How did your fiance ask you to marry him?" She didn't understand what I meant by that. I was wanting her to tell the story of our engagement but she misunderstood. I am a little worried for her. She is shy (but sweet) and gets very nervous. Any advice would be a God send.

Also, I am going to the embassy with her. Will they let me in the room while she is being interviewed? Will me being there help? Hopefully they will take it a little easier on her seeing that I am there.

wow, well just kept on practicing question and answer portion with her...and being with her on interview thats nice but i guess she will being asked so she needs to answer.....

Shang is right better start practicing the CO will ask questions much confusing. I hope the CO will interview her is nice for sure CO will ask how you two fell inlove if she can't understand and speak simple english

She speaks English well. We talk on the phone ever day for an hour. She just gets confused and misunderstands things. She 2nd guesses herself.

Well thats better if she speak english well. Just remember all the things about you so when the CO ask her about you she can answer and read a lot about experiences of others in their interview so she has idea what are the possible questions. Good luck for both of you. If others make it ...your fiancee will make it too... VJ members are always here to support u

[-B&T- 1]

She should get herself together and focus on passing the interview.If she can speak English and can communicate then she should be fine and yes it's a big thing that you will be there on her interview to support her.Usually,the CO will let the fiance/fiancee inside the room where the interview takes place so good luck to both of you and hopefully she'll get approved and get the visa.

[shang 0]

Would it hurt my fiance's chances to request an interpreter at the interview? She is much more comfortable speaking her language and isn't as likely to get confused. Do they look down upon this?

My fiancee had a interpreter and had problems as things can get mixed up in the process.

Better without one. Especially in the Philippines where most speak good English. COs can question how you communicate if you don't speak her language.

That is what I was afraid of. Thank you.

How do you advise that she handles questions she doesn't understand. Sometimes when I ask her a simple question she totally doesn't understand.

I asked her "How did your fiance ask you to marry him?" She didn't understand what I meant by that. I was wanting her to tell the story of our engagement but she misunderstood. I am a little worried for her. She is shy (but sweet) and gets very nervous. Any advice would be a God send.

Also, I am going to the embassy with her. Will they let me in the room while she is being interviewed? Will me being there help? Hopefully they will take it a little easier on her seeing that I am there.

wow, well just kept on practicing question and answer portion with her...and being with her on interview thats nice but i guess she will being asked so she needs to answer.....

Shang is right better start practicing the CO will ask questions much confusing. I hope the CO will interview her is nice for sure CO will ask how you two fell inlove if she can't understand and speak simple english

She speaks English well. We talk on the phone ever day for an hour. She just gets confused and misunderstands things. She 2nd guesses herself.

Well thats better if she speak english well. Just remember all the things about you so when the CO ask her about you she can answer and read a lot about experiences of others in their interview so she has idea what are the possible questions. Good luck for both of you. If others make it ...your fiancee will make it too... VJ members are always here to support u

well as you said, she speak english well so nothing to worry about. she can make it for sure.....just tell her to relax, take a deep breath and understand well the question.....

[vbtbmrt 2]

lt is not always true that they let you in the interview with them. i went to be with wife on interview and was with her the whole way till she got to co interview then the lady asked if i would sit in the hall and wait.but the pre-screener ask me more questions then my wife. it help my wife feel more comfortable for me to be there anyway so yes go be with her but some co let you in and others ( the grumpy lady) dont