Questions Questions Questions in the Interview!

[MouadsWife 161]

I am curious from the experiences that many of our vj members have had, what types of questions have the embassy asked in the interview. I am curious as to what to expect in the interview and what types of things should we be prepared for. This may be covered somewhere else, but I would like to begin a fresh thread and Im sure others would like to hear also. Thanks!!

[~PalmTreeGurl~ 154]

When did you meet

Did you meet the family?

When is the birthday, how old is fiance/spouse

Where do they live, where do they work, how long have they been at job?

Did the family approve of the two of you?

Whats the parents names? Siblings?

Ever been divorced?

these are a few off the top of my head... considering its 1:30am lol i will think of more, and im sure others will add some too.

When did we meet, when did we marry, where did he take me, where do i work(2jobs), where was i born, did my family meet him(yes grandparents)

I pulled up my old thread from 2007 and these are some questions that were asked of Adam.

Edited September 13, 2009 by TamaraLovesAdam

[M_n_M 1]

Here are the questions from our interview:

-How did you guys meet?

-When did you guys first see each other in person?

-Did you both see each other before you were married?

-Did you get married in Iran?

-Did you (me) leave right after you were married? (I stayed with him a month)

-What does he plan on doing when he receives his visa... are you (me) staying with him until he gets his visa and comes to the US? (I'm leaving in June but he's coming soon thereafter...hopefully before the college year starts)

-She asked me whether I have a cosponser...I replied yes, she asked me if he was my father, I said yes again.

Oh and the interviewer asked to see pics... wedding pics and pics with friends and family from the entirety of our relationship... that was one of the most important part I feel.

[MouadsWife 161]

I have heard that sometime in the interview that the officer will ask trick questions, or try to make you upset or grrr. OMG I pray we get a nice one!!!

[redglasses 1]

Questions asked were;

- where my husband is

- what he does

- when I met him

- when I will move to the US

- where I will live

- whether we have kids

The questions were pretty straightforward and not tricky at all.

[ya falaha! 0]

The embassy asked my husband the following questions:

What kind of job does your wife have?

Where does she work?

Awhile back Sofiyya posted an excellent list of prep questions. I used them to prep my husband but fortunately we didn't need them. Perhaps if she reads this thread she could re-post.

[AlHayatZween 2]

Shoot, there is a big long list of practice questions somewhere in this forum, but i can't find them.........

Good luck!

[JeanneVictoria 55]

CO asked me did I meet his family...what were their names...what does he do...did he have children..how long have I known him..did I have some pictures...what was his favorite food...did we have a wedding party...how long have I lived with him in Egypt...did I have e mails, letters, etc from him...

CO asked hubby how long has he known me....where did we meet...what does she do...does she have children...does his family approve of me...has he met any of my family...how many times has she been to Egypt and how long did she stay...where did we live...what were his plans in the states....

This was at our petition interview. We were interivewed separately and each interview lasted approx

20 mins. Petition was approved at that time.

[100% Al Ahly Fan 53]

Sofiyya posted an excellent list of prep questions.

Anyone willing to find this??

Also, when they say "trick" question, what sort of trick questions???

[JeanneVictoria 55]

I don't think it's so much of asking "trick" questions. It is knowing if you have a bona fide relationship. If you have a true relationship, then questions shouldn't be difficult for you or your SO to answer.

[k.loveh 0]

I am curious from the experiences that many of our vj members have had, what types of questions have the embassy asked in the interview. I am curious as to what to expect in the interview and what types of things should we be prepared for. This may be covered somewhere else, but I would like to begin a fresh thread and Im sure others would like to hear also. Thanks!!

Additonally, This may help you too by reading what others going through the Morocco Embassy has experienced with their Interviews. I saw some recent ones there too.

Go to:

http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php

Then Select

'Consulates' -

'Morocco' -

'Find Entries'

Good luck!

Edited September 13, 2009 by k.loveh

[Majid_Anna 0]

I have a list of practice questions for K1/K3 but it's loooong. If anyone wants it PM me and I'll copy and paste it or email it to you

[Majid_Anna 0]

I have a list of practice questions for K1/K3 but it's loooong. If anyone wants it PM me and I'll copy and paste it or email it to you

It does fit! Just copy, paste, and save! Good luck everyone

THE ULTIMATE STUDY GUIDE

FOR K-1/K-3 VISA INTERVIEWS

Compiled in 2009 by VisaJourney.com member ValentinesWedding

This list includes actual interview questions, possible questions, and a number of improbable but relevant questions for anyone preparing for a K-1 or K-3 visa interview.

TIPS:

Answer the questions completely but briefly. (Remember: Less is more.)

If the question asked is a “yes/no” question, you MIGHT want to give more detail rather than saying only “yes” or “no”. Give an explanation, IF relevant.

It is OK to say “I don’t know.” If the interviewer asks you a really off-the-wall or bizarre question, you also can say “That’s never come up in conversation” or “I’ve never had a reason to ask my spouse about that.”

Because of ethical and legal concerns, some of these questions would not be asked in a typical visa interview. You should know the answers anyway.

Remember, the interviewer doesn’t know the answers to most of these questions. But YOU should, so that you can give calm, truthful, and meaningful responses. This list of questions is NOT a “cheat sheet,” but a way to explore your relationship and gather facts that will give you credibility under pressure.

INITIAL MEETING AND COURTSHIP

How long have you known your spouse (or fiancé/e)?

How did you meet?

When did you first meet [online/face to face]?

Did you make arrangements to meet again?

Did you exchange telephone numbers?

Describe the first meeting between you and your spouse. (What did you notice and like about him/her? How long did the meeting last? Etc.)

Describe the next meeting.

When did your relationship become romantic?

When did you meet in person (face to face)?

When did you (or your spouse) propose marriage?

Did you give or receive an engagement ring?

(If applicable) Did you give your spouse a wedding ring? Describe it. Where did you buy it? What size is it?

Did your spouse give you a wedding ring?

(If applicable) Why did you use the internet to find a spouse?

Were you talking to a lot of [men/women] on the Internet?

(If applicable) Why did you marry someone so much [older/younger] than you?

What do the two of you have in common?

When was the last time you saw your spouse?

When was the last time you talked to your spouse?

THE WEDDING & TIME SPENT TOGETHER

What were the exact dates of your spouse’s visits (or your visits)?

How long did your spouse stay?

How many times has your spouse visited you (or you visited your spouse)?

What places did your spouse visit when she/he was in your country?

What means of transportation did you use while your spouse visited you?

Did you have any difficulties getting your wedding license or other documents, or arranging the ceremony through the court or church where you got married?

What did you and your spouse do BEFORE the ceremony and reception? (Describe the day’s preparations and other things about the wedding day.)

Who presided over your wedding? (Name of judge, priest, etc.)

When and where did you get married? How did you and your spouse get to the courthouse?

Who were the witnesses to the ceremony? How long did it last?

Did you exchange wedding rings?

Where did you purchase these rings? Did you and your spouse choose them together?

Did you have a reception or party after the legal ceremony?

Do you have photos of the ceremony and reception?

Who are the people in the photos?

Where was the reception held?

Describe the reception. When did it start and end?

Did any of your family and your spouse’s family members attend? If so, who?

What food and drink was served at the wedding or reception?

Who paid for it?

What kind of decorations did you have at your wedding or reception?

What music did you have?

Did your spouse change clothes before the reception?

How late did the guests stay?

How many guests attended the [ceremony/reception]?

Where did you and your spouse spend your wedding night?

Did you go on a honeymoon? If so, when and where?

(If applicable) Describe where you lived after the wedding. (You might include number of bedrooms and bathrooms; furniture; color of walls; type of floor coverings, appliances, air conditioning and heating; number of telephones, televisions, computers, etc.)

(For K-1 interview): What are your plans for your wedding? (Include details such as possible dates, location, who will perform the ceremony, about how many people will be invited, how much money you plan to spend, what you will wear, etc.)

INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SPOUSE’S LIFE AND FAMILY

When and where was your spouse born?

What color is your spouse’s eyes?

What color is your spouse’s hair?

How tall is your spouse?

How much does your spouse weigh?

Is your spouse right-handed?

What is your spouse’s blood type?

Where does your spouse live?

What is your spouse’s address and home telephone number (or cellular phone number)?

Describe your spouse’s home. How many bedrooms, bathrooms, etc.? Does the home have a garage, a yard, a garden, etc.? Is this where you will live together?

Has your spouse used other names in the past? If so, what are they?

Write your spouse’s full name.

Does your spouse have any scars or tattoos?

When is your spouse’s birthday?

Did you get your spouse a gift for his or her last birthday? What was it?

Did your spouse give you a gift for your birthday? What was it?

Does your spouse have any children?

How many children, how old, and whom do they live with?

(If applicable) Why did your spouse’s other marriage(s) not work out?

When did your spouse get divorced?

How long was your spouse married before?

What is the name of your spouse’s ex-husband/ex-wife?

Where do your spouse’s exes live?

Who has custody of the children?

Does your spouse pay or receive child support or alimony?

Where do the children go to school?

What are their best subjects in school?

When are their birthdays? Did you get them any gifts?

What do your spouse’s children call you?

Will they live with you and your spouse?

Will you be a good parent to your spouse’s children?

Does your spouse have any brothers and sisters? Where do they live and what do they do for a living? Have you met them or spoken with them?

Do you have nieces and nephews (your spouse’s family)?

Where do your spouse’s parents live? Have your met them or talked to them by phone?

How does your spouse get along with his/her parents?

How does your spouse’s family feel about you?

Did your spouse meet members of your family?

How does your family feel about your spouse?

Does your spouse have any pets? If so, what breed, color, names, etc.?

What does your spouse do for a living? Where does your spouse work and what position does he/she hold?

Where did your spouse work before his/her current job? Why did he/she change jobs?

What is the phone number at your spouse’s office?

What is his/her work schedule?

How much does he/she make?

Who is your spouse’s supervisor?

How long has your spouse had this job?

Is your spouse planning to change careers?

What would your spouse do if he/she lost his/her current job?

When was the last time your spouse got a vacation from work? Did he/she travel during this vacation?

Describe your spouse’s education.

(If applicable) Where and when did your spouse earn his/her university degree or get specialized training? What was your spouse’s field of study or major? What was your spouse’s class ranking or Grade Point Average (GPA)?

What are your spouse’s plans for more education?

What do you love most about your spouse?

What does your spouse love most about you?

Does your spouse speak your native language or is your spouse studying your language?

What is your spouse’s favorite food?

What is a food your spouse doesn’t like?

What is your spouse’s favorite color?

What are your spouse’s favorite hobbies or interests?

Who is your spouse’s favorite movie star? Favorite movie?

What is his/her favorite book or author?

Does your spouse play or watch sports? Which ones?

What kind of car does your spouse drive?

What has your spouse told you about his/her childhood?

What is one of your spouse’s long-term goals?

What is one thing your spouse would like to change about himself/herself?

What is your spouse frightened of? (Any phobias?)

Does your spouse have any allergies?

Does your spouse take any medication?

Has your spouse had surgery?

What is your religion? What is your spouse’s religion?

Does your spouse regularly attend religious services? Where? Tell me more about your spouse’s beliefs.

What religious holidays do you plan to celebrate together, if any?

What type of discussions or agreements do you and your spouse have about religion?

Do you plan to have children?

If you have children, what religion do you plan to raise them in or teach them?

How do you think you and your spouse will discipline and train your children? Are you in agreement about methods of discipline?

What do you and your spouse argue about?

When was your most-recent argument? What was it about?

How do you and your spouse usually resolve your disagreements?

What would you like to change about your spouse?

What does your spouse want to change about you?

How do you and your spouse communicate?

How often and what time do you call each other by phone?

What do you talk about on the phone?

How often and what time do you chat online?

How often do you and your spouse exchange email or letters?

When was the last time you talked with your spouse? What was the conversation about?

How would you describe your sex life?

Did you and your spouse live together or have a sexual relationship before your marriage?

What time does your spouse typically go to bed at night?

When does your spouse usually get up in the morning?

Describe your spouse’s clothes (in general).

What type of underwear does he/she wear?

What does he/she wear at night?

What type of clothes does your spouse wear to work?

What does your spouse wear on the weekend or on days off from work?

Does your spouse wear jewelry, perfume, makeup, etc.? If so, describe some of these items.

(If applicable) When was your wife’s last menstrual cycle? What type of feminine hygiene products does she use?

Do you and your spouse use birth control?

MISCELLANEOUS QUESTIONS

Who is the petitioner?

Have you (the beneficiary) ever applied for a visa to travel before (to the U.S. or any foreign country)?

Have you ever been to the U.S.?

Do you have family in the U.S.?

When will you leave for the U.S.?

Where will you and your spouse live after you arrive in the U.S.?

What are your plans for work?

How soon do you hope to start working?

If you don’t find a job soon after getting employment authorization, what will you do?

Will you get a U.S. driver’s license?

Will you drive your spouse’s vehicle or use another vehicle?

Do you plan to apply for U.S. citizenship?

What are your specific plans, if any, for continuing your education?

Tell me more about the town or city where you and your spouse plan to live.

What do you think you will like most about this city?

What do you think you will like least about this city?

Do you and your spouse have a bank account together? Where? What kind of account?

Are both of you listed on the account? (Do you have a bank letter, cancelled checks, etc.?)

Does your spouse have credit cards? If so, approximately how much debt is your spouse carrying on them?

Is your spouse renting a home or buying one? What are the monthly payments?

(If applicable) Now that you are married, has your wife changed her name and begun using your family name? If so, why did she choose to do this? Do you have some proof she has legally changed her name?

How are you preparing for your new life in the U.S. and with your spouse and his/her family?

If your spouse ever asked you for a divorce, what do you think you would do?

Edited September 13, 2009 by Majid_Anna

[CasandraYounes 0]

Thank you so much for this list. It really helps Aziz and I prepare for tomorrow

[Majid_Anna 0]

Thank you so much for this list. It really helps Aziz and I prepare for tomorrow

My pleasure I wish you all the luck tomorrow, and a visa so he can finally come home.