Interview questions?

[hollykay 0]

My husband has his intreview coming up soon in Egypt and Im helping prep for that. I wondering what type of questions will they ask? Also what questons have they asked in the past? I checked out the embassy review section already and not many of them had the questions that were asked.

[MouadsWife 161]

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 our 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?

[~PalmTreeGurl~ 154]

Adam interviewed in Cairo back in May 2007. He certainly didnt get asked a ton of questions. I have recently posted what they were as I recalled. BUT... each person and officer interviewing does things differently. Adam & I both had never been married before so I think it was pretty easy for him. How did we meet? (online) Where was I born, where did I work, did my family meet him (yes grandparents met him in Egypt before I did) just a few other things and that was about it. We are only 2 yrs apart, and I never been married and dont have any children, so maybe? those played into why he didnt get asked a million questions at the interview??? Not really sure though. Hope that helps. -Tamara

[~PalmTreeGurl~ 154]

Here we go...

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.

[Nothing1234 2]

Holly! I'm very excited for you. We did the K1 so I'm sure it will be different questions....

They pretty much asked the same questions that Tamara posted of my husband (then fiance) except when did we get engaged (not married) and if we had plans for our wedding. He brought an huge album of photos and had to practically beg to show the them.

He needs to have all the same answers on the sheets submitted prior...have him review your dates and "how we met" story so that it matches exactly....tell him not to talk too much but smile and be comfortable with his responses.

HUGS!!!

[ya falaha! 0]

Holly, we did a K-3 and he was only asked two questions but this doesn't seem to be the norm. They asked only about what kind of job I hold and where I work. I composed a list I titled something like "Things a husband should probably know about his wife" for my husband to have as reference. He knew everything but I thought a little cheat sheet would be handy just in case he got nervous and couldn't remember certain things like my brother's and parent's ages or what have you. Minute details but you never know what kind of questions they'll throw at you. I have the list saved on my work computer so I'll post it or PM it Monday if you're interested.

Annie, my husband also brought a photo album that he had to beg to show them. So, Holly, if your husband brings photos, he may have insist that they look at it. Tell him to do it, to insist.

Edited September 25, 2009 by Astarte

[brnidokiegurl 0]

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 our 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?

wrong, they do know because they have all the information from your application, all your eviences you sent, this is where alot of the questions come from

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