Questions about interview

[b_assif 1]

Said has his interview in CASA on the 21st of july, and Im woundering if there is any guides to prepare for this and if anyone knows how much the medical is now.

[Nutty 2]

I can not give you any advice for the specific consulate in Morroco. I think other people here know more about the Embassy in Morroco.

The thing to do is bring ALL documentation (love letters, emails, telephone bills, cards, photos) proving ongoing communication between you and your spouse. Over-kill is the rule of thumb.

Also, if you are married and have joint financial arrangements, have copies showing you co-mingle your finances.

Make sure your spouse is not overly anxious. Usually the interview process is a method of "good cop/bad cop" where one consulate officer will be rude and intimidating. Then another will come in and be nice while asking the same questions.

If your spouse is limited with their English and would feel better having a translator then ask the Embassy if they can provide one to be there for the interview.

Best of Luck!

[polooo 0]

hey i wanna know when did u sent ur Ds230? and how long NVC took to give u the interview

[b_assif 1]

hey i wanna know when did u sent ur Ds230? and how long NVC took to give u the interview

Im doing the K3 I dont send anything to the NVC.

[Sofiyya 1,687]

Here are some general visa interview tips that I've gleaned from other sources:

As soon as you get your interview date, set aside time daily to review the information in your petition papers. This is the primary source of what they know about you and your relationship, and the primary source of the questions you will be asked. Since the information came from you and your SO; it should be common knowledge for you.

Practice answering questions as if in a mock interview and until you become very familiar with what they expect you to know. It is a responsibilty of the examiner to verify the information in your paperwork. See the interview questions in the earlier blog post.

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. Being in the same city ahead of time will also allow you to learn your way around and what you need to do to be on time, relaxed and composed prior to your appointment.

Dress and behave respectfully, you are entering a place of business and meeting a person whose judgment of your case is essential to your progress. But do not overdress; a modicum of ease is essential to feeling relaxed. Think business casual.

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. Do not bring briefcases or large, bulky items; you will not be allowed to take them to the interview with you. Be prepared to surrender your cell phone at the door.

Upon meeting with your examiner, introduce yourself politely and ask for their name for future reference. Write it down.

Be ready to LISTEN to what is being said to you instead of concentrating on how you will answer. Speak audibly; it’s not to your benefit to be asked to repeat your answers.

It is critical to offer a calm, composed, and friendly demeanor from the time you leave to travel to interview until you exit the building. Consular officers are trained to observe body language and consider nervousness to be a possible sign of deception, raising suspicions that work decidedly against you. You never know who may see you along the way.

A focused, concise presentation is pleasing to a harried bureaucrat, and shows respect for their time. It cannot count against you to be well-prepared, direct, and organized so that you can retrieve your evidence easily and quickly.

Sound sure and confident when you speak. Do not stretch out and pollute your answers with “fillersâ€, such as “you knowâ€, “likeâ€, “I thinkâ€, “ahhhâ€, “ummâ€. Hesitation and fillers are indications that you are not sure of yourself, and need time to come up with the “right†answer.

During the interview, do not talk too much. Do not volunteer information, do not argue, ask unnecessary questions, nor elaborate unnecessarily when responding to the examiner. Short, direct answers avoid the possibility of confusion and limit the ability to confuse or raise doubts in the mind of the examiner. It also allows for a shorter, less complex interview session. If they ask for your name, for example, simply say your name, then wait for the next question.

DO NOT LIE. This cannot be emphasized strongly enough. If you don’t know the answer to a question, just say so.

DO not be afraid to politely ask the examiner to repeat a or rephrase a question that you don't understand.

Whenever possible, don’t state, demonstrate. If you can respond to a question by offering a photograph or documents, be prepared to do so. If you are asked, “Who attended your wedding?â€, show your wedding pics to the officer, pointing out major players, parents, siblings, for example, to show that they approved and participated in the event. Do the same with documents to show that you have traveled together, correspond regularly, have common interests, etc.

Use American answers for dates and times. Ex: 12/24/07, not 24/12/07. 3:00 pm, not 1500 hours.

At the conclusion of the interview is over, request the results. "What should I now tell my SO about my visa status after our interview?" Have them explain any paper(s) they give to you and/or any further processing that is required to complete your case.

If you are successful, and a visa is being approved for you, be prepared to return for it. It is unlikely that you will receive it the same day.

Here are some possible inerview questions:

I've made a list of what I've seen other people say their SOs were asked at consulates. Duplications exist because questions may be asked more than once in a different way during the interview to see if the same answer is given.

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 home/work/cell phone number?

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

Did you have an engagement/a wedding ceremony?

Please describe your engagment/wedding ceremony. (opportunity to show pics)

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 with your SO?

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 someone 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?

Has your SO met them?

Does your SO know them?

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 his/her 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 ever 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?

How did you meet your SO?

When did you meet your SO?

When did you become engaged/married?

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

How long was your SO married before?

Does s/he have children? How many?

What are their names?

When was your SO born?

How long has your SO been working for XYZ?

Have you met 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/marriage party?

Who was there?

Was any of his/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 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?

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 SO?

When were you engaged/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 SO was in your country?

Where was the wedding?

Do you talk to wo/men online?

How to you talk to your SO?

When did you meet your SO?

Were you talking to a lot of wo/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?

Edited June 28, 2008 by Virtual wife