K1 - Interview

[k1CsUser 0]

Excuse the stupid question ...

On the embassy website, under the non-immigrant visa section, they post the following:

"At the interview, only the applicant will be allowed into the building unless the applicant is a minor (age under 18) accompanied by a parent or legal guardian or a disabled applicant accompanied by an assistant. Relatives, friends, employers, lawyers etc. (including U.S. citizens) will not be allowed to be present during the interview process."

I am reading this as "US citizen petitioners are not allowed at the interview". Can I at least accompany my fiancee to the waiting room and sit with her as she waits? I made arrangements to be there as moral support, since waiting is nervwrecking.

Edited March 2, 2009 by k1CsUser

[Anh map 2,098]

Each embassy/consulate has their own rules. I can't offer any specifics with regard to Armenia. You may want to ask in the Europe/Eurasia regional forum.

[Bobby+Umit 161]

As a US citizen, you have a right to go into the embassy, regardless.

As they say, you won't be able to attend the interview. But you will be able to wait in the embassy. (however, everyone else, friends, family, etc.. will not be allowed in)

[k1CsUser 0]

As a US citizen, you have a right to go into the embassy, regardless.

I was not sure about this part. It was my understanding that as a US citizens I am allowed to enter the embassy. Just wanted a confirmation.

As they say, you won't be able to attend the interview. But you will be able to wait in the embassy. (however, everyone else, friends, family, etc.. will not be allowed in)

Yep, this part makes sense. I don't have any illusions about being there during the interview itself. Just want to help her out while she waits. From personal experience (I am not a native born US citizen], waiting before they call you up there sucks.

Thanks a lot.

[TBoneTX 46,173]

Double-check with your consulate to confirm whether the interview will be performed by their Immigrant Visa Unit. The Nonimmigrant rules that you cited may apply only to those who are seeking visitors' visas, etc.