BRAZIL K1 Process/Experience, Feedback, Concerns, Advise

[beinha 0]

EMBASSY RETURNING PASSPORTS AFTER INTERVIEW

My fiancée belongs to another forum where individuals post their experiences after being interviewed. I think this may help here too.. Hopefully I am not over doing it, but I found myself as stress as she is..

They have been posting delays US Embassy is experiencing in returning the stamped passport to their holders. Apparently, TNT?? is taking a little longer than the normal in returning this document on time back to the embassy consequently, fiancées are having anxiety moments specially if airfare was purchased prior interview. We all know the consequences if you don't have a stamped passport the day of traveling.. Airfare changes and extra expenses..

If you have not had your interview and not purchased your air ticket, allow enough time specially since the holidays are approaching. If you already have your air bill, and your interview is coming up, find out the fastest way the embassy can authorize your Visa Stamp, even if it means extra cost [R$]

vp

hello! Do you know if there is a way to pay more so that they speed up the authorization of the visa stamp? we have our interview coming up in december and my fiancee already has her plane ticket to come here. Can you pay extra to have them deliver faster?

thanks!

Yes, you can.

But it's useless cause it takes 6 or 7 days no matter what. In my case, they said my Passport would take 15 days as I live far from Rio and it took 6 days. I know a girl that got the fast delivery and her Passport took also 6 days. Lu just got her Passport.... 7 days (there was a holiday in this between).

I hope 7 days works for you guys! And, I suggest you to write them and ask about it, who knows ?

Beinha

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EMBASSY RETURNING PASSPORTS AFTER INTERVIEW

My fiancée belongs to another forum where individuals post their experiences after being interviewed. I think this may help here too.. Hopefully I am not over doing it, but I found myself as stress as she is..

They have been posting delays US Embassy is experiencing in returning the stamped passport to their holders. Apparently, TNT?? is taking a little longer than the normal in returning this document on time back to the embassy consequently, fiancées are having anxiety moments specially if airfare was purchased prior interview. We all know the consequences if you don't have a stamped passport the day of traveling.. Airfare changes and extra expenses..

If you have not had your interview and not purchased your air ticket, allow enough time specially since the holidays are approaching. If you already have your air bill, and your interview is coming up, find out the fastest way the embassy can authorize your Visa Stamp, even if it means extra cost [R$]

vp

hello! Do you know if there is a way to pay more so that they speed up the authorization of the visa stamp? we have our interview coming up in december and my fiancee already has her plane ticket to come here. Can you pay extra to have them deliver faster?

thanks!

Yes, you can.

But it's useless cause it takes 6 or 7 days no matter what. In my case, they said my Passport would take 15 days as I live far from Rio and it took 6 days. I know a girl that got the fast delivery and her Passport took also 6 days. Lu just got her Passport.... 7 days (there was a holiday in this between).

I hope 7 days works for you guys! And, I suggest you to write them and ask about it, who knows ?

Beinha

Totally agree with above response. A K1 petioner was approved at starting of the month, she had her air fair booked and got her passport the day before her flight. She was calling and calling the embassy since she booked her flight without considering any delays.

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Good Morning All.. Thank you for your support.. This morning received the call I was waiting for, My Beautiful Fiancée had her visa approved, Thank you Lord..

She was telling me the interview was not even an interview but a conversation with the CO. She was very comfortable and relaxed. Beinha, she said thank you for your advice, it was very useful..

Once Again, thank you

Vladimir & Aline

[Carolina+James 1]

Congrats to you both!!

Can't wait for mine!! =)

I'll spam you guys with questions tomorrow, get today to celebrate

[beinha 0]

WOOOHOOO

I'm so HAPPY for you both!!!! Great news, amazing victory and now... time to celebrate!

As happened with Lu and I, probably she is going to sleep a lot on the next couple days.

Congratulations, well deserved, thank you God for one more couple that is in love and can be together soon.

With love,

Beinha

Good Morning All.. Thank you for your support.. This morning received the call I was waiting for, My Beautiful Fiancée had her visa approved, Thank you Lord..

She was telling me the interview was not even an interview but a conversation with the CO. She was very comfortable and relaxed. Beinha, she said thank you for your advice, it was very useful..

Once Again, thank you

Vladimir & Aline

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Thank You all..

I wished I had the opportunity to be there and celebrate but as Beinha said, she is resting now and I have time to continue the celebration providing you with some feedback and interview questions asked.

As I mentioned, her interview was more a conversation than questions and answers. He started to talk and my fiancée continue and during the conversation, he asked questions and so on, so on.. Here is the synopsis of the interview: [i left a couple of answers because I thought it was funny (to prove a point Q 4) or critical (Q 14)]

1- Where did u meet your fiancé?

2- Where does your fiancé lives?

3- He lives in a house or apartment?

4- His apartment has a view, did he say something about it? And I told him that u made a video of apartment and send it because I wanted to "know" it and change something.. He smile and ask: change something?? And I said, yes, like curtains, etc.. and he laughs and said: ohh women! LOL

5- What does your fiancé do for living?

6- You have a law degree, right?

7- Does your fiancé have family in states?

8- how old was your fiancé when he went to states?

9- Was your fiancé married before?

10- Does he have kids?

11- Were you married before?

12- Did you have any other boyfriends from other countries?

13- Do you have family in states?

14- You tried a tourist visa in May of this year, but you didn’t say that you have a boyfriend in states, why? I WAS SURE ABOUT THIS ONE! I told him, I wanted to go to states to know you more, meet your family, which is very important for me..and he said; ohh that is for sure! So, lot of people told you many things right?? And I said yes.. [so, at this time I was really afraid to be denied]... and he was checking his pc and said: better always say the truth! LOL and I laugh and said: that is true! And he laugh too LOL

15- Are you guys planning to get marry in the states?

16- Do you have with you more pics of the once we have here in your process??

17- Are you going to take your little dog to states with you? LOL

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Got across this topic in one of the forum and this guy posted this from a guide book, an attoney who works on K1/K3 and had some relationship with a foreign embassy/consul. Not everything may apply to you as I see a lot of questions referred to husband/spouse, but could be help you someway.

Here are some tips for the interview:

1. Do not volunteer information. For most questions, the shorter and more direct the answers are, the shorter the interview and the higher the chance of success. If the question is a yes or no question, give yes or no answers only. If the question is a simple question like "What is your name?" answer simply with your name.

2. If you do not know the answer to a question, do not lie. Say, "I don't know the answer to that at this time." or "I don't remember."

3. The answer to many questions will be in the papers that were sent in the petitions. Questions like, "what are your husband's parent's names". They will expect you to know the information given in your petitions. Review everything in your paperwork with your wife/fiance(e) before his/her interview, and do a mock interview to see how the information may be applied.

4. Avoid saying "I think . . .". Women do this a lot. The examiner will expect you to know not be unsure, of your answers. Also, avoid adding "umm", "you know" and "ahh" type fillers to your speech.

5. When applicable, don't just state, demonstrate. If the examiner asks a question that can be answered with a document or photograph(s), provide it along with your answer.

For example, if the examiner asks, "What does your family think of your husband?", give them a picture or two with your answer; "They like him very much. Here is a picture of him with my mother and father at my parent's home."

Or, "How many attended your wedding?" Answer, "(give a number, then say) We have some lovely wedding photos of our guests having fun. Here are a few that I can show you."

6. Give American answers for dates and times. 12/24/08, not 24/12/08.

7. Dress well, but not overdressed.

8. Try to appear calm, well organized, and friendly. Nervousness raises suspicions.

9. Remain focused. If the examiner makes jokes, smile and enjoy, but do not make jokes too.

10. Make proper eye contact when conversing with the examiner, and try to control your own facial expressions so that your face remains pleasant and cordial.

11. Be audible so that your examiner doesn't have to ask you to repeat your answers.

12. Organize your papers in a way that will allow you to retrieve them easily and quickly. Examiners appreciate order and someone who doesn't waste their time.

13. When the interview is over, always ask for the results. "What should I now tell my husband//fiance about my visa status after our interview?" Before you leave, have them explain any papers they give to you and/or any procedures they will be taking to complete your case. Try to get the examiner's name for future reference, if needed. Write it down.

14. If the interview is in another city than the one you live in, arrive a day or two early to complete biometrics and get the results of your medical exam.

15. Arrive early to the consulate, but also be prepared to wait for a time past your scheduled interview appointment time. Be careful of thieves around the consulate if you have to carry cash. Bring ID; you cannot enter without it.

16. It is rare for the consulate to give you a visa on the spot. Be prepared to return for it, if approved.

For the interview, your SO should bring:

1. Original marriage documents, translations and certifications.

2. Formal, long form birth certificate.

3. Copies of any divorce records or death decrees of former SO(s).

4. Passport, with an expiration date of no earlier than 6 months. Try to have more than 6 months before expiration.

5. Police certificate with "Nothing" written on it, indicating no criminal record

6. Fingerprints (consulate will instruct you regarding how, when and where these will be taken).

7. Medical exam results (consulate will instruct you regarding how, when and where this will be taken). There is a fee for this. Make sure you get a copy from the medical examiner.

8. Passport type photos of each of you. (consulate will instruct you regarding these)

I made a list of what I've seen other people say their SOs were asked at consulates. Make sure that your fiancé can spell your COMPLETE name.

Possible interview questions:

What's your SO's full name?

Has s/he used any other names?

How many times have you met?

When and how did you meet?

When was the last time you were together?

How long have you known each other?

How long were you together the last time?

How long were you together any other time(s)?

What are the dates of the visits?

What have you done when your SO came?

Where did you go?

Where does your SO live? Which city and state?

What does your SO do for a living?

Where does your SO work?

What is your SO's phone number?

Do you know how long your SO has had this job?

Did you have a wedding ceremony?

Please describe your wedding ceremony.

Are you planning to have a wedding at any time in the future?

Questions about the pictures; when, where and who.

Where will you live?

Have you met your SO's family?

Where do your SO's parents live?

How do you communicate with your SO?

How do you keep in touch?

What language do you use to communicate with your SO?

How many times do you and your SO talk on the phone each month?

Why did you want to marry your SO?

Why would you choose to marry so much older/younger than you?

Do you want children?

What do your parents think about your marriage?

Do you love your SO?

What do you love about your SO?

Does your SO own or rent their home?

How much does your SO earn?

Write your SO's full name.

Have you ever been to the US?

When, for how long, and where did you live?

Do you have any relatives/friends in the US?

Where do they live?

What are your SO's parents' names?

Does your SO have any brothers or sisters?

What are their names?

What are your SO's hobbies and interests?

What are your hobbies and interests?

What do you have in common?

Do you know if your SO was married before?

How many times?

When did your SO divorce?

Does your SO have any children?

What are their (exes) names?

How do you get along with your SO's child(ren)?

Were you married before?

What is your SO's religious background?

Does your SO speak and understand your language?

Why do you want to come to the United States?

Do you have children?

How old is your SO?

What is your SO's birth date?

Where was your SO born?

Do you speak and understand your SO's native language?

Where and when were you engaged?

What do you do for a living?

Where do you work?

What do you plan to do once you are in the US?

Do you plan to work in the US?

Do you plan to study in the US?

What company does your SO's work for and what is their title?

What is your SO's favorite food?

Where did your SO work in the past and for how long?

What color are your SO's eyes?

What color is your SO's hair?

Did you prepare the forms yourself?

Which university did your SO graduate from?

Which subjects has your SO studied?

Have you been in the military?

Talk about your experience in the military.

Who is the petitioner?

Please tell me more about your SO.

Do you plan to stay in the U.S. forever?

What is your SO's name?

How did you meet your SO?

When did you meet your SO?

When did you become engaged?

What made you decide to use the internet to find a SO?

How long was your SO married before?

Does he have children? How many?

What are their names?

How old is your SO?

When was your SO born?

How long has your SO been working for XYZ?

Have you met his/her parents?

Have you talked to them on the phone?

Do they approve of your relationship?

Does your family approve of your relationship?

When was your engagement party?

Who was there?

Was any of her family there?

Why weren't they there?

Where did you have your wedding?

What religion is your SO?

What is your religion?

When did your SO visit you?

How long did your SO stay each visit?

What do you do for work?

How do you communicate with your SO?

How many times a day do you talk to your SO on the phone?

Where is your SO from?

What does your SO do?

When is your SO's birthday?

What did you send your SO?

When was your SO here?

Did you have an engagement ceremony?

Where do your SO parents live?

Where do your SO's siblings live?

What does your SO do?

What is your SO parents address?

What does your SO do?

What do you do?

Who are the people in the pictures?

What did you send to your SO?

What did your SO send to you?

How many times was your SO married?

What are the names of your SO's exes?

When was your SO's last divorce?

When did you meet your your SO?

When were you married?

What were the exact dates of your SO's visit?

Does your SO have children?

How many and what are their names?

Where do your SO 's parents live?

What did you do when your wife was in your country?

Where was the wedding?

Do you talk to men online?

How to you talk to your SO?

When did you meet your SO?

Were you talking to a lot of men on the Internet?

What do you and your SO talk about on the phone?

Do you have family in the US?

Who has custody of the children?

Where do your SO's exes live?

Will you be a good parent to your SO's children?

[Carolina+James 1]

Got my NVC number today! They said case was sent to Rio yesterdary

I made the poor lady repeat it 3 times...

[beinha 0]

Woohoo

Big news everywhere!!

So happy for you both, we are doing great on this Visa experience.

I wish you only the best, congratulations.

Beinha

Got my NVC number today! They said case was sent to Rio yesterdary

I made the poor lady repeat it 3 times...

[Carolina+James 1]

Thank you!!

I'll lost trying to recap all you guys told me about this part now! I was told I can just e-mail the Embassy for an interview date instead of wait for them to send me by letter. How long should I wait, anyone know? It was sent from NVC yesterday.

I called the nearest Dr. to my town, (3h distant in a bus), she asks me to bring the "nicolau pope" exam (I don't know what you call that in US, is that so very nice test we all "love" and do every year against cancer), breast exam, all done already by my ginecologist, and vacine records. Blood test and x-ray done there, and I need to bring the vacine card, passport, case number, 3x4 picture. The secretary said that the results can be sent to me by express mail, since I am from another town, too, and they should take from 7 to 10 days. Total will be R$370,00 reais, since the exams in my town I can use my medical plan. I didn't think it bad, so I'll probably go with that... the closer one after that will be a way longer and expensive trip. Anyway, I just want to make sure if that is what you were asked for too!

Now I just need the police records and actually do the exams and the appointment... it's like seeing a light in the end of this long wait tunnel!

Sorry for the little ranting, I just got silly happy to see some progress

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Got my NVC number today! They said case was sent to Rio yesterdary

I made the poor lady repeat it 3 times...

Great.. Getting Closer.. :dance:

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Thank you!!

I'll lost trying to recap all you guys told me about this part now! I was told I can just e-mail the Embassy for an interview date instead of wait for them to send me by letter. How long should I wait, anyone know? It was sent from NVC yesterday.

Sorry for the little ranting, I just got silly happy to see some progress

Yes, you can sent an email to the Embassy to obtain your interview.. This is the format my fiancee used. We send a couple of emails before obtaining the appointment.

Boa Noite,

GOSTARIA DE SABER A DATA DA MINHA ENTREVISTA NO RIO DE JANEIRO:

PETICIONARIO: Name & Date of Birth

BENEFICIARIO: Name & Date of Birth

PROCESSO APROVADO: 18/09/2009 - Vermont

CASE NUMBER: RDJXXXXXXXXXXXX

Desde já, muito obrigada pela informação.

[Carolina+James 1]

Thank you!

How many days should I count to start sending those? The lady said the case was mailed on Thursday 19th.

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Thank you!

How many days should I count to start sending those? The lady said the case was mailed on Thursday 19th.

We did it a week after notice. I am not sure if the Embassy employees are off duting Thanskgiving [Thrusday and Friday], possibly you may want to try it on Wednesday [Nov 25th] if you get an answer stating they have no records of your file, dont get discurrage, try it every two days... We attempted twice and got an aswer the second time.

[Carolina+James 1]

Thank you! I sent one today, let's see how it goes =)