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I was talking to the hop person who was arguing with us lol

No fights here. I was making a point and it went over your head. When you go to the consulate, you cannot tell them what to do. You have to dance to their music, IOW. If you don't understand a phrase or saying, just ask for clarification. Why would you say I am arguing or looking for a fight. Go back and read my post. Sounds like YOU are looking for a fight. :wacko: Try UFC.com :lol: Peace.

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I was talking to the hop person who was arguing with us lol

When you go to the consulate, you cannot tell them what to do. You have to dance to their music, IOW.

I would agree with this. For example, the embassy in Bangkok generally does not allow the SO of the person being interviewed to attend or even remain in the building during the interview. I don't see how arguing with the officers is going to do anything but potentially cause problems for the person being interviewed. These people do not make the policies, they simply enforce them. Don't shoot the messenger.

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Granted regarding Thailand, but Bangkok seems to be more of the exception than the rule.

Bug off
:rofl::thumbs: , si man. :)

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Anh map Grand Master

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Being there, even waiting across the street (welcome to HCMC), can big a big confidence boost for the fiance(e) being interviewed.

When allowed in the interview area it can only be a positive.

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Enough of the unhelpful banter!

At the Ankara Embassy, when we had our interview, there were several couples in line for the K-1 visas. I believe that most everyone went in together. I remember that before our interview, a couple got called up to do their interview and they were engaged-- he was American, she was Turkish. They asked them some questions together and then they had the man sit down while they continued the interview with his fiancee. There were no rooms where interviews were happening privately, it was all just happening in the same room where everyone waits. That's how our interview went too... we got called up and the woman made me go sit down. Of course, you're within earshot of what's being asked so it's a little nerve-wracking!

I think it would be helpful if you got clarification on this from someone at the Embassy before you shell out for a ticket to Ankara. I'm fairly certain you can be in there, but having that in writing always helps.

Good luck!

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carol and jacob Apprentice

carol and jacob   0

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Enough of the unhelpful banter!

At the Ankara Embassy, when we had our interview, there were several couples in line for the K-1 visas. I believe that most everyone went in together. I remember that before our interview, a couple got called up to do their interview and they were engaged-- he was American, she was Turkish. They asked them some questions together and then they had the man sit down while they continued the interview with his fiancee. There were no rooms where interviews were happening privately, it was all just happening in the same room where everyone waits. That's how our interview went too... we got called up and the woman made me go sit down. Of course, you're within earshot of what's being asked so it's a little nerve-wracking!

I think it would be helpful if you got clarification on this from someone at the Embassy before you shell out for a ticket to Ankara. I'm fairly certain you can be in there, but having that in writing always helps.

Good luck!

Thanks for the info

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