Interview - who goes?

[Justdazed 1]

my fiance (the petitioner) just informed me that he has to fly to Texas the last week of July. I'm sending in our packet 3 checklist a week from today - does he need to be present for the interview?

I'm frusturated because he said that if the interview conflicted with his work that WE would have to re-schedule the interview. 1) He volunteered for the trip and I can't understand why he choose that over something we've been working for the past 3 months & 2) My initial impression was that he had to be present in some shape or form at the interview but now I'm not sure.

Thanks!

[TracyTN 237]

Only the beneficiary is required to be at the interview.

There is no way in he$$ I would reschedule it simply because he can't be there. Who knows when you'd get another one!

[WalCruz 0]

Don't worry, he doesn't need to be present at the interview!

[Justdazed 1]

Don't worry, he doesn't need to be present at the interview!

good! Because I really really really didn't want to start that arguement

Edited June 12, 2006 by bride2be

[SENKA 0]

Yup, you can go alone, and as long as you have all the documents you will be fine. I had my interview in Vancouver in May and everyone at the consulate was very nice, it was a breeze. No need to worry at all!

Good luck

Edited June 12, 2006 by SENKA

[pnd629 0]

Some people have posted here that the USC is not allowed to attend the interview in some countries.

Have you asked why he scheduled the business trip? Maybe it was a great opportunity or a step toward a future career goal?

I wouldn't re-schedule the interview though--why wait any longer than you have to?