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Chella   1

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Guys,

In the interview process, do we need to have the petitioner with the beneficiary. If the petitioner is able to make it to the interview, does the US consulate require the petitioner to be physically present. Our consulate is Chennai, India.

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MJ&RJ   7

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nope just the beneficiary it just helps to show a good relationship to have the petitioner there.

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Thanks for your quick response. I wanted to say that if the petitioner is not able to make it to the interview, does the US consulate require the petitioner to be physically present. Our consulate is Chennai, India. Sorry about the typo

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Wayne and Claudia   40

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Thanks for your quick response. I wanted to say that if the petitioner is not able to make it to the interview, does the US consulate require the petitioner to be physically present. Our consulate is Chennai, India. Sorry about the typo

No, only the beneficiary has to be present for the interview.

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When the time comes for the interview, my husband will not be in sydney with me for that unfortunately.Am wondering however if they are able to do conference calls? Just an idea....hmmm

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LotofPatience   65

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Thanks for your quick response. I wanted to say that if the petitioner is not able to make it to the interview, does the US consulate require the petitioner to be physically present. Our consulate is Chennai, India. Sorry about the typo

Even if the petitioner wants to join the beneficiary at Chennai Consulate, Consulate will not allow the petitioner to be in :star:

I got an email response back from the Consulate. I will wait with our daughter in the lounge or outside. :devil:

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What do you mean Loto? The petitioner/US citizen, at least in my case is allowed to go in with me..I've read past interviews where they'll stick both of you in a booth, ask you both questions, and then separate questions. IT's not required, but I think it speaks VOLUMES if the petitioner and beneficiary are there. The Montreal consulate..where I"ll be going allows my wife, US citizen, to accompany me into the consulate.

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LotofPatience   65

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What do you mean Loto? The petitioner/US citizen, at least in my case is allowed to go in with me..I've read past interviews where they'll stick both of you in a booth, ask you both questions, and then separate questions. IT's not required, but I think it speaks VOLUMES if the petitioner and beneficiary are there. The Montreal consulate..where I"ll be going allows my wife, US citizen, to accompany me into the consulate.

Yes CanadianRedneck, Some consulates allow. But our Consulate does not.

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CanadianRedneck   8

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Odd, I thought those were all standard rules at ALL US consulates..shame. I would think that having the petitioner and beneficiary there at the same time would make it a lot easier for the immigration officer to render a decision.

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RichiJenny   14

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When the time comes for the interview, my husband will not be in sydney with me for that unfortunately.Am wondering however if they are able to do conference calls? Just an idea....hmmm

lol good idea but i doubt it. how would they verify its the partner on the other end of the line?

perhaps they'd have to describe what they are wearing, and not crunch chips down the end of the phone. that might go against the couple at the interview.

visa denied - your wife is a noisy eater lol

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scorpell   0

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HAHA classic.No was just thinking same way you verify identity for bank/legal purposes :whistle: ......oh i don't know but let me take a stab...d.o.b, social, hmmm the list goes on.

I would love for my husband to be here with me when the interview date hits but unfortunately finances will not allow. :(

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HAHA classic.No was just thinking same way you verify identity for bank/legal purposes :whistle: ......oh i don't know but let me take a stab...d.o.b, social, hmmm the list goes on.

I would love for my husband to be here with me when the interview date hits but unfortunately finances will not allow. :(

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