Do the Petitioners have an interview ?

[ERIKandCHINH 0]

AS a petitioner , do I have to go to an interview also?

Erik

[Laura+Tom 2]

No, however if you want to and if you are allowed (not all embassys allow it) you may tag along to the beneficiary's interview.

[Otto 83]

AS a petitioner , do I have to go to an interview also?

Erik

When in doubt, check the Embassy Info Section (above). (For Vietnam, comments say 'No' to can fiance attend interview.)

[Stinky Monkey 1]

No, however if you want to and if you are allowed (not all embassys allow it) you may tag along to the beneficiary's interview.

Hi Laura

Just wondered if you knew about London, would my fiance be allowed to tag along to mine when I adventually get it, I would love to make him sweat it out as well ha ha

[Otto 83]

No, however if you want to and if you are allowed (not all embassys allow it) you may tag along to the beneficiary's interview.

Hi Laura

Just wondered if you knew about London, would my fiance be allowed to tag along to mine when I adventually get it, I would love to make him sweat it out as well ha ha

As is says in London Embassy Section - yes, fiance can attend.

[Laura+Tom 2]

No, however if you want to and if you are allowed (not all embassys allow it) you may tag along to the beneficiary's interview.

Hi Laura

Just wondered if you knew about London, would my fiance be allowed to tag along to mine when I adventually get it, I would love to make him sweat it out as well ha ha

I think they can but it's worth checking with London as the info on the embassy pages might be out of date. I'm hoping Tom can come to mine.

[PeterFB 0]

Erik

As a rule, you don't have an interview. However there are cases where the Consulate will want to interview you. That usually happens if your fiancee/wife fails to get a pink slip/visa. Depending on the circumstances, the Consulate will want to interview and your fiancee/wife seperately to check answers, etc. For now concern yourselves with getting everything ready for the step of your journey.

You can't go with her inside the Consulate to her interview. You can wait outside and make sure by calls or emails that the Consulate knows you're there if case there's anything you can do to help get her visa. Being there waiting seems to help everyone involved.

Good luck

Peter and Thi

I-129F Sent : 2007-05-26

I-129F NOA1 : 2007-06-11

I-129F RFE(s) :

RFE Reply(s) :

I-129F NOA2 : 2007-10-26

Touched: 2007-11-02

NVC Recieved: 2007-11-16

Consulate recieved ??????

Packet 3 sent 2007-12-11

Packet 3 received 2007-12-24

Packet 3 returned 2007-12-28

Packet 4 sent 2008-1-14

Email Reply with Interview Date 2008-1-23

Interview Date 2008-2-27

Passed Interview 2008-02-27

Visa Pick Up Date 2008-3-05

Received Visa 2008-2-29 (called to pick up earlier)

POE 2008-3-05 Los Angeles

Wedding 2008-4-26

Edited October 14, 2008 by PeterFB

[tallcoolone 102]

No need to attend.

I went to Interview with my Fiance in PI.

I was allowed to go into the small room for the interview, I was asked a couple of questions.

But it was really a waste of my time to go. However I was able to see how the process worked and be there for my fiance interview.

The day of our interview, there was about 100 K1/K3 and I only saw 3 other Americans there.

[TBoneTX 45,284]

No need to attend.

It's good that this worked out for you, but such blanket statements are incorrect and fraught with hazard. Even some consulates that flatly claim that "the petitioner's presence is not necessary" really expect the petitioner to be on the premises during that first interview. In such instances, the petitioner's failure to be there can result in a required second interview (with the petitioner there) or an outright refusal of the visa. With such uncertainty and high stakes, readers should ask themselves whether they'd rather be safe or sorry.