Silly interview question...

[chrispar 0]

This may be a stupid question...but both parties have to be at the interview in the non-usa country right?

This is in regards to K-1

[YJPlove 3]

This may be a stupid question...but both parties have to be at the interview in the non-usa country right?

This is in regards to K-1

No, it isn't required for the petitioner to be at the beneficiaries final interview.Goodluck 1

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

This may be a stupid question...but both parties have to be at the interview in the non-usa country right?

This is in regards to K-1

No

In fact many consulates will not allow the US citizen in the building, some do, but even then tey do not interview the US citizen. Unless specifically requested for some reason they will not interview the citizen.

[az110965 252]

This may be a stupid question...but both parties have to be at the interview in the non-usa country right?

This is in regards to K-1

No. Both parties are NOT required to be at the interview, but...

1) Some Embassys have higher than average denials (typically for lack of proof of bonafied relationship) - so in some cases it may help your chances if the USC is present (read many posts by TBone to understand what I mean).

2) Some Embassys will not allow the petitioner to attend the interview with the beneficiary (may make you wait outside the Embassy while the interview is being conducted).

I recommend you read up on your fiance's country to see what is best for you. Typically, if the USC is permitted to attend then it is always better that they do. Even if they are not permitted to attend, your fiance telling the Consulate that you are outside waiting for her may indeed prove bonafied relationship, and in a pinch - the Consulate could have you brought inside to answer questions.

[fadi and amber 0]

no in k1 visa only the non us citizen is allow at the interview but i dont know if other countries have diffident law

good luck

[TBoneTX 45,089]

No. Both parties are NOT required to be at the interview, but...

1) Some Embassys have higher than average denials (typically for lack of proof of bonafied relationship) - so in some cases it may help your chances if the USC is present (read many posts by TBone to understand what I mean).

2) Some Embassys will not allow the petitioner to attend the interview with the beneficiary (may make you wait outside the Embassy while the interview is being conducted).

I recommend you read up on your fiance's country to see what is best for you. Typically, if the USC is permitted to attend then it is always better that they do. Even if they are not permitted to attend, your fiance telling the Consulate that you are outside waiting for her may indeed prove bonafied relationship, and in a pinch - the Consulate could have you brought inside to answer questions.

This is the answer to pay attention to. In some countries, the petitioner's absence is the kiss of death in regard to visa issuance. In general, anywhere, it never hurts and may help if the petitioner is present -- for moral support to the beneficiary, and giving the petitioner's U.S. passport to the beneficiary to show the consul. This last item in particular may score MANY points, and lead to a more positive interview than might otherwise have been.

And this was not a "silly question" at all -- it might be one of the most important questions to be answered properly that we'll ever see on VisaJourney.

Edited November 13, 2011 by TBoneTX