Interview at Sydney Consulate

[JEC777 13]

I've moved this from the K1 forum to Australia/New Zealand regional forum

Hi, I was wondering if there is anyone out there who has had their interview at the Consulate in Sydney, Australia when their children have had to attended. I will be bringing my 3 children (11, 9 and 7) with me to the US and I am curious as to what the process involves when children are required to attend the interview.

Thanks for any insight you are able to give me.

Edited November 8, 2012 by JEC777

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Here's another Aussie member that took her kids with her: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/206016-australian-beneficiaries-packet-3-to-interview-date/page__view__findpost__p__4056255

Basically they won't be asked too much. Maybe asked his name, if they're excited. You will be asked for proof you can take the kids out of the country.

[Touch of Treble 39]

Hi and congratulations on being at this stage. I can't remember the questions too much that they asked my daughter, she was 16 at the time. They were quiet and non-threatening, it was still pretty scary for her as just being at a consulate etc is full-on. All the staff were polite and kind and there were no dramas. They also made sure that her story confirmed mine with some questions like, have you met my Fiance, do you think you'll like living in America. They checked the paperwork from her father giving permission for her to come and how she felt about leaving him behind, but it was all just gentle general sort of question, not interrogative or invasive, if that makes sense.

I'm sure your kids will be fine too. I did prepare her for the interview by asking her some questions and sort of doing a little role play with her so she would be a bit more comfortable with the whole thing. We made it an adventure and not a big deal.

Good luck.