Husband's Ghana interview...

[Bethany 1]

Hello All!

I've had a lot of people asking me about my husband's interview in Ghana and wanting me to post a review. The story isn't over yet, but in the meantime, this is what happened. Hopefully this can help someone!

The interview went really well for the most part. We were confident and what we thought was well prepared.

My husband knew about the "your passport pictures are wrong" trick that usually ends with lots more money spent and a frazzed applicant. He made sure his pictures were right, but also brought two different sets, it worked-he didn;t have to get anymore.

Everyone he came into contact with was very nice and wanted to see our pictures. His interviewer was a man and he too was very nice. My State Reps office had told me to prepare for a 3-5 minute interview and that dh would really need to sell himself there. This was not the case. The interview was at least 15 minutes!! My husband was asked simple questions like how we met and where I live, nothing crazy or invasive. We had TONS of proof and the guy went through most of it. He also looked through the entire photo album my husband had. He laughed and commented on the pictures, and again, was very nice! He complimented us and was very sxweet about our pics and relationship. He even taught my husband the Texas Longhorns sign when he saw a pic of him with a UT shirt on. All in all, it went REALLY well. Then, out of nowhere the interviewer said, "Everything looks great, you're all set. You just need one more thing....a co-sponsor."

Then he handed him a yellow paper with a 12-30 return date and co-sponsor circled.

This pisses me off for a few reasons. 1.) I MAKE MORE THAN ENOUGH!!! I filled out the Affidavit of Support on my own and was APPROVED!! Someone should have said something before now. 2.) The interview letter said that our Financial Evidence had been "RECEIVED and APPROVED"...again, something should have been said. 3.) THE 30TH?!?!?! WE'RE GONNA MISS CHRISTMAS!!!!! Ugh.

My parents quickly agreed to co-sponsor and we had everything needed and FedExed in less than 24 hours. I've been begging the embassy to let him come in early so he can make it for Christmas, but no one will answer me!! The person I spoke to knew NOTHING!!!

So that's why I haven't posted, we're not finished.

For those of you still prepping, this is what my husband took to the interview. The interviewer was impressed by how organized everything was and said it was all great.

TONS of PICTURES-in their own album-pictures of us as well as me/us with his family and friends.

E-MAILS- all of our e-mail were printed, as well as some between he and my parents.

PHONE RECORDS-I could only get about a year of records, but it was still a TON. I highlighted calls/texts to and from my man and wrote a note about me being on my parents' plan, it wasn't a problem at all. I also included a letter about not being able to get calls from as far back as 2006.

LIFE INSURANCE- My entire LI plan with hubby's name and payout highlighted.

PASSPORT PAGES- copies of all of my entry/exit stamps, visas and visa extension. My SR's office said proving time spent together in Ghana was very important and that this would be the best way.

RECEIPTS- any receipts we had from hotels, tro-tro rides, restaurants, etc.-just anything that continued to prove how much we were together.

GIFTS/HAND WRITTEN ITEMS- there were several notes, letters, small books and other things we also included.

I think that's about it. I put it all in a huge, expandable, plastic envelope type thing and labeled each section.

[lori7734 6]

thank u so much for posting i have hope now

[Dakine 26]

I take it you were approved n your own at NVC and for some reason the CO at the embassy interview required a cosponsor anyway?

Did he say why?

[Bethany 1]

I take it you were approved n your own at NVC and for some reason the CO at the embassy interview required a cosponsor anyway?

Did he say why?

I was approved with the NVC on my own back in MARCH 09. The CO did not say why we needed a co-sponsor, hubby was too shocked to ask and the yellow form doesn't give details.

[Dina-Rich 0]

Hello All!

I've had a lot of people asking me about my husband's interview in Ghana and wanting me to post a review. The story isn't over yet, but in the meantime, this is what happened. Hopefully this can help someone!

The interview went really well for the most part. We were confident and what we thought was well prepared.

My husband knew about the "your passport pictures are wrong" trick that usually ends with lots more money spent and a frazzed applicant. He made sure his pictures were right, but also brought two different sets, it worked-he didn;t have to get anymore.

Everyone he came into contact with was very nice and wanted to see our pictures. His interviewer was a man and he too was very nice. My State Reps office had told me to prepare for a 3-5 minute interview and that dh would really need to sell himself there. This was not the case. The interview was at least 15 minutes!! My husband was asked simple questions like how we met and where I live, nothing crazy or invasive. We had TONS of proof and the guy went through most of it. He also looked through the entire photo album my husband had. He laughed and commented on the pictures, and again, was very nice! He complimented us and was very sxweet about our pics and relationship. He even taught my husband the Texas Longhorns sign when he saw a pic of him with a UT shirt on. All in all, it went REALLY well. Then, out of nowhere the interviewer said, "Everything looks great, you're all set. You just need one more thing....a co-sponsor."

Then he handed him a yellow paper with a 12-30 return date and co-sponsor circled.

This pisses me off for a few reasons. 1.) I MAKE MORE THAN ENOUGH!!! I filled out the Affidavit of Support on my own and was APPROVED!! Someone should have said something before now. 2.) The interview letter said that our Financial Evidence had been "RECEIVED and APPROVED"...again, something should have been said. 3.) THE 30TH?!?!?! WE'RE GONNA MISS CHRISTMAS!!!!! Ugh.

My parents quickly agreed to co-sponsor and we had everything needed and FedExed in less than 24 hours. I've been begging the embassy to let him come in early so he can make it for Christmas, but no one will answer me!! The person I spoke to knew NOTHING!!!

So that's why I haven't posted, we're not finished.

For those of you still prepping, this is what my husband took to the interview. The interviewer was impressed by how organized everything was and said it was all great.

TONS of PICTURES-in their own album-pictures of us as well as me/us with his family and friends.

E-MAILS- all of our e-mail were printed, as well as some between he and my parents.

PHONE RECORDS-I could only get about a year of records, but it was still a TON. I highlighted calls/texts to and from my man and wrote a note about me being on my parents' plan, it wasn't a problem at all. I also included a letter about not being able to get calls from as far back as 2006.

LIFE INSURANCE- My entire LI plan with hubby's name and payout highlighted.

PASSPORT PAGES- copies of all of my entry/exit stamps, visas and visa extension. My SR's office said proving time spent together in Ghana was very important and that this would be the best way.

RECEIPTS- any receipts we had from hotels, tro-tro rides, restaurants, etc.-just anything that continued to prove how much we were together.

GIFTS/HAND WRITTEN ITEMS- there were several notes, letters, small books and other things we also included.

I think that's about it. I put it all in a huge, expandable, plastic envelope type thing and labeled each section.

Thank you for sharing your story - I'm sorry that this was done to you. Now I wonder what hiccup they will find for my husband? I would very much like to know the reason why they wanted a co-sponsor? Will be praying that the next interview date will allow him to fly straight into your arms!