Interview questions at HCMC Vietnam

[BinhJerome 14]

Hello, I was wanting to know what other people have been asked at the interview. I have went over the things that we have submitted over and over again. I know that they ask each person different questions and it all depends on each persons case. Will they let me just plead our case? I have family already in America, they have been there for many years, and I have worked at ABC International school for almost 6 years. Should I mention that if I was just trying to get to America I would have already filed for the visitor visa years ago, but that this is the first time that I have ever tried to get a visa to go to America? We have already discussed that if they deny our visa that my fiancée will come back to Vietnam and we will be married here with the paperwork, and we will then file for a k3 visa, and if they deny that attempt he is willing to move here. I am sure we will be approved, but we are planning ahead just in case. We just do not want to be blind sided by some off the wall question. I want to be as prepared as possible. My fiancée was planning on coming back the end of this month for one week, as he only has one week of vacation left. His company has down sized and some of the facilities are taking days off here and there to keep the company strong. He is paid salary and usually has to do strange jobs just to keep busy, however his boss has put a hold on everyones remaining vacation until the market picks back up. So this has ruined our plans on him maybe being here one more time before the interview or at the interview. I know that we have talked about that subject before, but we really would just like some questions that they have asked to everyone. Thanks for your help it is always greatly appreciated!!

[Frank and Duyen 0]

Hello, I was wanting to know what other people have been asked at the interview. I have went over the things that we have submitted over and over again. I know that they ask each person different questions and it all depends on each persons case. Will they let me just plead our case? I have family already in America, they have been there for many years, and I have worked at ABC International school for almost 6 years. Should I mention that if I was just trying to get to America I would have already filed for the visitor visa years ago, but that this is the first time that I have ever tried to get a visa to go to America? We have already discussed that if they deny our visa that my fiancée will come back to Vietnam and we will be married here with the paperwork, and we will then file for a k3 visa, and if they deny that attempt he is willing to move here. I am sure we will be approved, but we are planning ahead just in case. We just do not want to be blind sided by some off the wall question. I want to be as prepared as possible. My fiancée was planning on coming back the end of this month for one week, as he only has one week of vacation left. His company has down sized and some of the facilities are taking days off here and there to keep the company strong. He is paid salary and usually has to do strange jobs just to keep busy, however his boss has put a hold on everyones remaining vacation until the market picks back up. So this has ruined our plans on him maybe being here one more time before the interview or at the interview. I know that we have talked about that subject before, but we really would just like some questions that they have asked to everyone. Thanks for your help it is always greatly appreciated!!

Heres the only link I have regarding interview questions. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=197621

We havent got to the interview stage yet but I would reccomend just being relaxed, prepared and confidant. No need to get into anything they dont ask about. Also, if Im not mistaken, if he marries you there he will file a CR1/IR1 for you. I wish you well.

effjaye

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

Will they let me just plead our case?

No. They expect you to answer the question, not give a speech. Answer each question honestly and completely. Be relaxed, and try to bring up the fact that you're in love whenever possible.

Should I mention that if I was just trying to get to America I would have already filed for the visitor visa years ago, but that this is the first time that I have ever tried to get a visa to go to America?

No. They know how many times, if any, you've tried to get a visa. Don't even THINK about mentioning anything about visitor visa and fraud. There's an old saying that goes 'The more you protest your innocence, the more guilty you appear to be'.

We have already discussed that if they deny our visa that my fiancée will come back to Vietnam and we will be married here with the paperwork, and we will then file for a k3 visa, and if they deny that attempt he is willing to move here. I am sure we will be approved, but we are planning ahead just in case. We just do not want to be blind sided by some off the wall question. I want to be as prepared as possible. My fiancée was planning on coming back the end of this month for one week, as he only has one week of vacation left. His company has down sized and some of the facilities are taking days off here and there to keep the company strong. He is paid salary and usually has to do strange jobs just to keep busy, however his boss has put a hold on everyones remaining vacation until the market picks back up. So this has ruined our plans on him maybe being here one more time before the interview or at the interview. I know that we have talked about that subject before, but we really would just like some questions that they have asked to everyone. Thanks for your help it is always greatly appreciated!!

I think you'd be better off if he saved his only week of vacation to be there for your interview. The CO's in HCM are known to ask if your fiance is there, and it apparently does help.

Ok, here's some links to some threads where people have posted the questions they or their fiancee's were asked in HCM:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...t&p=2967544

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...t&p=2971068

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...t&p=2952608

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...t&p=2967751

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...t&p=2939578

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...t&p=2751742

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...t&p=2744637

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...t&p=2425841

That should be enough to get you started. You can find more by searching the Asia: East and Pacific forum.

[Anh map 2,098]

Hello, I was wanting to know what other people have been asked at the interview. I have went over the things that we have submitted over and over again. I know that they ask each person different questions and it all depends on each persons case. Will they let me just plead our case? I have family already in America, they have been there for many years, and I have worked at ABC International school for almost 6 years. Should I mention that if I was just trying to get to America I would have already filed for the visitor visa years ago, but that this is the first time that I have ever tried to get a visa to go to America? We have already discussed that if they deny our visa that my fiancée will come back to Vietnam and we will be married here with the paperwork, and we will then file for a k3 visa, and if they deny that attempt he is willing to move here. I am sure we will be approved, but we are planning ahead just in case. We just do not want to be blind sided by some off the wall question. I want to be as prepared as possible. My fiancée was planning on coming back the end of this month for one week, as he only has one week of vacation left. His company has down sized and some of the facilities are taking days off here and there to keep the company strong. He is paid salary and usually has to do strange jobs just to keep busy, however his boss has put a hold on everyones remaining vacation until the market picks back up. So this has ruined our plans on him maybe being here one more time before the interview or at the interview. I know that we have talked about that subject before, but we really would just like some questions that they have asked to everyone. Thanks for your help it is always greatly appreciated!!

Remember that your interview is where you go to convince the CO that your relationship with your fiance is genuine. Be prepared to talk about your fiance, his job, his family, his hobbies, his vists to see you.

If you and your fiance have completed all the documents properly they will have the list of all of your family members living in the US. The CO may ask you some questions about your family's connections with your fiance. Don't make the focus of your interest in the visa to reunite with your family. You are there to make them understand that you want to spend your life with your fiance.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Hello, I was wanting to know what other people have been asked at the interview. I have went over the things that we have submitted over and over again. I know that they ask each person different questions and it all depends on each persons case. Will they let me just plead our case? I have family already in America, they have been there for many years, and I have worked at ABC International school for almost 6 years. Should I mention that if I was just trying to get to America I would have already filed for the visitor visa years ago, but that this is the first time that I have ever tried to get a visa to go to America? We have already discussed that if they deny our visa that my fiancée will come back to Vietnam and we will be married here with the paperwork, and we will then file for a k3 visa, and if they deny that attempt he is willing to move here. I am sure we will be approved, but we are planning ahead just in case. We just do not want to be blind sided by some off the wall question. I want to be as prepared as possible. My fiancée was planning on coming back the end of this month for one week, as he only has one week of vacation left. His company has down sized and some of the facilities are taking days off here and there to keep the company strong. He is paid salary and usually has to do strange jobs just to keep busy, however his boss has put a hold on everyones remaining vacation until the market picks back up. So this has ruined our plans on him maybe being here one more time before the interview or at the interview. I know that we have talked about that subject before, but we really would just like some questions that they have asked to everyone. Thanks for your help it is always greatly appreciated!!

Remember that your interview is where you go to convince the CO that your relationship with your fiance is genuine. Be prepared to talk about your fiance, his job, his family, his hobbies, his vists to see you.

If you and your fiance have completed all the documents properly they will have the list of all of your family members living in the US. The CO may ask you some questions about your family's connections with your fiance. Don't make the focus of your interest in the visa to reunite with your family. You are there to make them understand that you want to spend your life with your fiance.

I couldn't add much to this topic, but I am relieved to see that Jim and Anh Map responded. They give good specific advice about HCMC. It is one of the consulates where you need to be very well prepared.