INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

[amanorni 2]

CAN SOMEONE COMPILE ALL THE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS THEY ASK FOR IR 1/CR 1 VISA FOR ME.

I have an appointment in December 20th, and i want to be fully prepared, so i want all the questions that could be asked compiled and put here for me becos i realized it is scattered all over, and is had to compile them bits by bits. thanks VJers

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

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OP, the questions are different for everyone and depend on your personal situation, the embassy you interview in and the CO. Your best bet is to search fthe forums for cases similar to yours.

[brigobalgownie 0]

CAN SOMEONE COMPILE ALL THE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS THEY ASK FOR IR 1/CR 1 VISA FOR ME.

I have an appointment in December 20th, and i want to be fully prepared, so i want all the questions that could be asked compiled and put here for me becos i realized it is scattered all over, and is had to compile them bits by bits. thanks VJers

You're going to have to compile them yourself. Just read through the embassy reviews like I did. You'll get an idea of what they ask. The questions are different for everyone depending on your case and your type of visa. My husband was only asked four questions.

[rosemat 0]

If is your spouse, you're suppose to know him/her inside out. Generally the questions ask are few and might last approximately 10 minutes, unless there are red flags that comes up during the interview. You will be fine.

[keyshawn18 52]

The easiest thing to do is to click on the reviews tab at the top of the page.people give an account of their interviews and the questions asked.

[Kiki ElSharif 0]

Posted 26 October 2011 - 02:15 PM

Know your spouse like back of hand!

A. About Beneficiary’s Spouse1. Name/Date of birth/Place of birth. Spell your spouse's name.

2. Immigration status in the US? (Citizen or Permanent Resident) Where did your spouse first live in the US? When and where was his or her naturalization?

3. Where does your spouse live in the US? How long has s/he been at the current address?

4. Contact numbers/ E-mail address?

5. Was your spouse married before? Children?

6. Has your spouse ever been convicted or have a criminal record?

7. Do you know your spouse’s friends?

8. What are your spouse’s hobbies?

9. What does your spouse like/dislike? Foods/movies/books/music/activities/etc.

10. What does your spouse own?

B. Your Relationship/Wedding/Marriage 1. How long have you known each other?

2. Where and how did you meet? Was anyone else around?

3. What did you do on your first meeting? What did you first notice about your future spouse? Do you remember what either of you were wearing?

4. What language do the two of you converse in?

5. When did the relationship turn romantic?

6. Did your spouse meet any of your relatives? If not, why not? Did you meet any of your spouse’s relatives? If not, why not?

7. How much time did you spend together before you decided to get married? Why did you decide to get married? Who proposed to whom? How did the topic come up? Why did you decide to have a long/short engagement? What do your parents/friends think of your decision to marry this person? What do your spouse’s parents/friends think?

8. When and where was your wedding ? Do you have any photos of the ceremony and/or reception? Who from the US came to attend your marriage? (Why did others not come here to attend the marriage?) How many people were at your wedding? Did you have a reception? Describe.

9. Did you go for a honeymoon? If so, when and where?

10. How has your relationship been since you got married?

11. Why do you want to come to the US? What do you like and dislike about moving there?

12. What do you think the biggest problems will be, and have you thought about how you will deal with them?

13. Do you think that your relationship will work?

14. Do you trust your spouse?

15. Did he visit your spouse visit they went back to US?

C. Employment/Education 1. If your spouse is working: What does your spouse do for living?

2. Where does she work?

3. Employer name & location

4. What are his/her job duties/job title?

5. How much does s/he make per hour/annual salary?

6. What is your spouse’s work schedule?

2. Describe your spouse’s education history

D. Spouse’s Living Situation 1. Who does your spouse live with?

2. What kind of place it is? (apartment, condo, house, etc.)

3. How much rent/mortgage?

4. Have you been to where your spouse lives?

E. Finances – show copies of everything 1. Did you file a joint tax return this year? Do you have an International Tax ID number?

2. What is your spouse’s bank in the US? What are the accounts there?

3. Do you share any accounts? Why or why not?

4. Do you own any property together?

5. Do you have an insurance policy listing your spouse as the beneficiary? Does your spouse have insurance policy where you are the beneficiary?

F. Spouse’s relatives

1. Father’s name and where he lives? Where does he work?

2. Mother’s Name and where she lives? Where does she work?

3. Were they born in the US? Where?

4. What is your spouse's mom's parents' [maternal grandparents'] names and information?

5. What is your spouse's Dad's parents' [paternal grandparents'] names and information?

6. How many brother and sisters does your spouse have?

7. Names? Names of their spouses?

8. Names of their kids?

9. Where were they married?

10. Where do they live now?

11. How many maternal and paternal uncles and aunts does your spouse have?

A2. Questions about Beneficiary1. What do you do for a living in your home country?

2. Do you plan to work in the U.S and what position?

3. Have you ever been issued/denied a visa to the US?

4. Have you ever been in the US?

5. Were you married before this marriage?

6. Do you have any children?

7. Have you ever been convicted of any crime?

8. Describe your employment history

9. Describe your education history

10. Do you need a social security number (SSN) when you arrive in the US?

[keyshawn18 52]

Nice work.Thanks for bringing all this information in one place.I hope people save this or print it.Thanks again.

[Kiki ElSharif 0]

Nice work.Thanks for bringing all this information in one place.I hope people save this or print it.Thanks again.

You're very welcome....somebody once shared it with me so i had to do the same Hope it helps

[yuyu 4]

I had my interview 2 days ago the consular asked most of the questions that Kiki ElSharif posted

and she asked me to tell her my whole story on how we met and time difference between lebanon and usa

don't worry it should be easy if you know spouse well and don't get nervous during the interview

Good luck best wishes

[EminTX 131]

Kiki, that list is GREAT!

I have gone through it and broken it into 3 sections for us to "test" each other. That should make for some great conversations and a few laughs!

[walid lara 0]

friends me i have interview in 13 december

just i worry about one think is when i married with my wife americain , we decide this alone and we go to hull office for married alone

and after our marriage we inform our familly and they accept , then i not have any picture wedding

bcs we decide make wedding after we life together

my familly can make paper sign and said they approve m marriage

m question , can paper sign by familly approved my marriage , cover my marriage simple no wedding no picture

and thx u

[amanorni 2]

Thanks to you all and a big THANK YOU to KIKI for making time to compile everything ! God bless us all, and good luck to everyone. when i find other interview questions, that would be very useful i would paste it here!

[amanorni 2]

Walid do you have any other pics, to prove that u guys had been to other places? also yes endorsement from your parents would help...

[amanorni 2]

Hi All i saw this list posted by iwuvcheshert, i thought it was useful so i copied and pasted it here. SHARING IS THE WAY FORWARD!

FOLDER 1 : ENTRY TO THE US EMBASSY

PASSPORT

INTERVIEW APPOINTMENT LETTER

PROOF OF PAYMENT

2X2 VISA PHOTOS

VALID ID

FOLDER 2: IDENTITY CERTIFICATES

BIRTH CERTIFICATE

MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE

POLICE CLEARANCE

FOLDER 3 : EVIDENCE OF MEETING PRIOR TO MARRIAGE

BOARDING PASSES

PASSPORT STAMPS

ITINERARIES

AIRLINE TICKETS

HOTEL RECEIPTS

TRIPS TOGETHER

PHOTOS TOGETHER

FOLDER 4: EVIDENCE OF GENUINE RELATIONSHIP

SNAIL MAILS

SKYPE LOGS

YAHOO CHAT LOGS

FACEBOOK STATUS UPDATES

ENGAGEMENT PHOTOSHOOT

WEDDING PREPARATION DOCUMENTS

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHS

FOLDER 5 : EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT

I-864 FORM

BANK BOOK UPDATED STATUS – REMITTANCE ACCOUNT

WESTERN UNION RECEIPTS

COPY OF PETITIONER'S CERTIFICATE OF CITIZENSHIP

COPY OF PETITIONER'S BIRTH CERTIFICATE

CO SPONSOR DOCUMENTS

JOINT SPONSOR I-864 FORMS

OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

[amanorni 2]

Hi Below is also another compilation from other people, i thought i could add to it.

Here are some tips for the interview:

1. Do not volunteer information. For most questions, the shorter and more direct the answers are, the shorter the interview and the higher the chance of success. If the question is a yes or no question, give yes or no answers only. If the question is a simple question like "What is your name?" answer simply with your name.

2. If you do not know the answer to a question, do not lie. Say, "I don't know the answer to that at this time." or "I don't remember."

3. The answer to many questions will be in the papers that were sent in the petitions. Questions like, "what are your husband's parent's names". They will expect you to know the information given in your petitions. Review everything in your paperwork with your wife before her interview, and do a mock interview to see how the information may be applied.

4. Avoid saying "I think . . .". Women do this a lot. The examiner will expect you to know not be unsure, of your answers. Also, avoid adding "umm", "you know" and "ahh" type fillers to your speech.

5. When applicable, don't just state, demonstrate. If the examiner asks a question that can be answered with a document or photograph(s), provide it along with your answer.

For example, if the examiner asks, "What does your family think of your husband?", give them a picture or two with your answer; "They like him very much. Here is a picture of him with my mother and father at my parent's home."

Or, "How many attended your wedding?" Answer, "(give a number, then say) We have some lovely wedding photos of our guests having fun. Here are a few that I can show you."

6. Give American answers for dates and times. 12/24/07, not 24/12/07.

7. Dress well, but not overdressed.

8. Try to appear calm, well organized, and friendly. Nervousness raises suspicions.

9. Remain focused. If the examiner makes jokes, smile and enjoy, but do not make jokes too.

10. Make proper eye contact when conversing with the examiner, and try to control your own facial expressions so that your face remains pleasant and cordial.

11. Be audible so that your examiner doesn't have to ask you to repeat your answers.

12. Organize your papers in a way that will allow you to retrieve them easily and quickly. Examiners appreciate order and someone who doesn't waste their time.

13. When the interview is over, always ask for the results. "What should I now tell my husband about my visa status after our interview?" Before you leave, have them explain any papers they give to you and/or any procedures they will be taking to complete your case. Try to get the examiner's name for future reference, if needed. Write it down.

14. If the interview is in another city than the one you live in, arrive a day or two early to complete biometrics and get the results of your medical exam.

15. Arrive early to the consulate, but also be prepared to wait for a time past your scheduled interview appointment time. Be careful of thieves around the consulate if you have to carry cash. Bring ID; you cannot enter without it.

16. It is rare for the consulate to give you a visa on the spot. Be prepared to return for it, if approved.

For the interview, your SO should bring:

1. Original marriage documents, translations and certifications.

2. Formal, long form birth certificate.

3. Copies of any divorce records or death decrees of former SO(s).

4. Passport, with an expiration date of no earlier than 6 months. Try to have more than 6 months before expiration.

5. Police certificate with "Nothing" written on it, indicating no criminal record

6. Fingerprints (consulate will instruct you regarding how, when and where these will be taken). There is a fee for this.

7. Medical exam results (consulate will instruct you regarding how, when and where this will be taken). There is a fee for this. Make sure you get a copy from the medical examiner.

8. Passport type photos of each of you. (consulate will instruct you regarding these)

I made a list of what I've seen other people say their SOs were asked at consulates. Make sure that your fiancé can spell your COMPLETE name.

Possible interview questions:

What's your SO's full name?

Has s/he used any other names?

How many times have you met?

When and how did you meet?

When was the last time you were together?

How long have you known each other?

How long were you together the last time?

How long were you together any other time(s)?

What are the dates of the visits?

What have you done when your SO came?

Where did you go?

Where does your SO live? Which city and state?

What does your SO do for a living?

Where does your SO work?

What is your SO's phone number?

Do you know how long your SO has had this job?

Did you have a wedding ceremony?

Please describe your wedding ceremony.

Are you planning to have a wedding at any time in the future?

Questions about the pictures; when, where and who.

Where will you live?

Have you met your SO's family?

Where do your SO's parents live?

How do you communicate with your SO?

How do you keep in touch?

What language do you use to communicate with your SO?

How many times do you and your SO talk on the phone each month?

Why did you want to marry your SO?

Why would you choose to marry so much older/younger than you?

Do you want children?

What do your parents think about your marriage?

Do you love your SO?

What do you love about your SO?

Does your SO own or rent their home?

How much does your SO earn?

Write your SO's full name.

Have you ever been to the US?

When, for how long, and where did you live?

Do you have any relatives/friends in the US?

Where do they live?

What are your SO's parents' names?

Does your SO have any brothers or sisters?

What are their names?

What are your SO's hobbies and interests?

What are your hobbies and interests?

What do you have in common?

Do you know if your SO was married before?

How many times?

When did your SO divorce?

Does your SO have any children?

What are their (exes) names?

How do you get along with your SO's child(ren)?

Were you married before?

What is your SO's religious background?

Does your SO speak and understand your language?

Why do you want to come to the United States?

Do you have children?

How old is your SO?

What is your SO's birth date?

Where was your SO born?

Do you speak and understand your SO's native language?

Where and when were you engaged?

What do you do for a living?

Where do you work?

What do you plan to do once you are in the US?

Do you plan to work in the US?

Do you plan to study in the US?

What company does your SO's work for and what is their title?

What is your SO's favorite food?

Where did your SO work in the past and for how long?

What color are your SO's eyes?

What color is your SO's hair?

Did you prepare the forms yourself?

Which university did your SO graduate from?

Which subjects has your SO studied?

Have you been in the military?

Talk about your experience in the military.

Who is the petitioner?

Please tell me more about your SO.

Do you plan to stay in the U.S. forever?

What is your SO's name?

How did you meet your SO?

When did you meet your SO?

When did you become engaged?

What made you decide to use the internet to find a SO?

How long was your SO married before?

Does he have children? How many?

What are their names?

How old is your SO?

When was your SO born?

How long has your SO been working for XYZ?

Have you met his/her parents?

Have you talked to them on the phone?

Do they approve of your relationship?

Does your family approve of your relationship?

When was your engagement party?

Who was there?

Was any of her family there?

Why weren't they there?

Where did you have your wedding?

What religion is your SO?

What is your religion?

When did your SO visit you?

How long did your SO stay each visit?

What do you do for work?

How do you communicate with your SO?

How many times a day do you talk to your SO on the phone?

Where is your SO from?

What does your SO do?

When is your SO's birthday?

What did you send your SO?

When was your SO here?

Did you have an engagement ceremony?

Where do your SO parents live?

Where do your SO's siblings live?

What does your SO do?

What is your SO parents address?

What does your SO do?

What do you do?

Who are the people in the pictures?

What did you send to your SO?

What did your SO send to you?

How many times was your SO married?

What are the names of your SO's exes?

When was your SO's last divorce?

When did you meet your your SO?

When were you married?

What were the exact dates of your SO's visit?

Does your SO have children?

How many and what are their names?

Where do your SO 's parents live?

What did you do when your wife was in your country?

Where was the wedding?

Do you talk to men online?

How to you talk to your SO?

When did you meet your SO?

Were you talking to a lot of men on the Internet?

What do you and your SO talk about on the phone?

Do you have family in the US?

Who has custody of the children?

Where do your SO's exes live?

Will you be a good parent to your SO's children?