People from those 'strong country' get easier interview?

[HOPES 0]

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Edited February 15, 2006 by HOPES

[hcj 0]

Each case is treated individually.

That being said, there are areas of the world that are looked at more closely by the US when people want to immigrate. I think the original posters were not being judgemental of others, merely trying to describe the differences between countries. I personally wouldn't have used the word Strong (or Weak), but commented on similar standards of living.

By and large, the reasons for looking at some countries more closely is the higher incidence of visa fraud, and their tendancy for marriage-brokering. Not to mention any region about which the US has pretty clear foreign policy (i.e. Middle East).

Keep in mind that that, like what others post, is merely my opinion, based on what I've come to understand. It may not be entirely correct in any case.

I agree with Ceriserose. Certain factors -- including a large age difference, or being from a country with a high fraud rate -- may cause more suspicion. That wouldn't automatically mean a more difficult interview. The officer has to take the whole picture in. I personally believe that they have their minds 80% made up by the time you sit down -- just by seeing how you look together, observing your body language, possibly having observed you in the waiting room.

[mawilson 2,133]

I also think that the UK applicants get a 'slightly' easier ride than applicants from countries such as the Phillipines, Isreal, Egypt, Morroco etc. This does not mean I think it is right, but with the terrorism and illegal immigrant threat as it is right now, I understand why this happens.

I'm curious how Israel got listed next to Egypt and Morocco in the context of terrorism.

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I also think that the UK applicants get a 'slightly' easier ride than applicants from countries such as the Phillipines, Isreal, Egypt, Morroco etc. This does not mean I think it is right, but with the terrorism and illegal immigrant threat as it is right now, I understand why this happens.

I'm curious how Israel got listed next to Egypt and Morocco in the context of terrorism.

Do Palestinians process through the Israeli embassy?

[rab 0]

Hi all!

I was thinking this while reading about this topic. Is there such an easy and hard questions during the interview? Although, I haven't got one but I think questions only focused about your relationships and life of a married couple living together. So, is that hard? I guess not!

I think interview would be harder and kinda freaky when one spouse hardly speak English. Even if the questions are too simple and straight but one can't converse English that much so that would be hard time for her/him.

Well, I dont believe applicants from the "weak countries" like Philippines, which I came from, will be getting a hard time during interview. I guess, you dont worry about hard questions because they only asked about your married life stuff and all that. It's pretty painless!

On my case, I leave my family, my fairly decent paying job, quit my master degree program just to marry for LOVE.

--Rab

Edited February 15, 2006 by rab

[sjoefl01 1]

I seriously doubt that the USCIS has a racist policy for the AOS interview. Hopefully by the time that a person has gotten that far into the process the USCIS is fairly confident that there is no security risk. After all the person is already in the country. They have cleared many security checks and have been interviewed in their home country by people that are much more familiar with their culture and mannerisms.

Having said that I am sure that there is an occasional gung ho officer that thinks that Bin Ladin may very well walk into his boring little office and ask to have his status changed to LPR. Unfortunately there is no way to completely eliminate bigotry from our culture completely and as long as there is power there will be those that abuse it.

I have been reading VJ for a pretty good while and I have not seen a trend of abuse at the service centers based on country of origin. I can't say the same for the consulates.

[snakey_sabrina1972 0]

For me, I think there's no STRONG or WEAK country. I guess it's the security system of the USA that's why some process are easy and some are not. Just like me I came from an Asian country i did my process the way others went thru. As long as the papers submitted are dated and well organized, process would be easier. But this is just my opinion. I just don't think there's no STRONG or WEAK country. Goodbless and hope you get your answers right.

[mawilson 2,133]

Do Palestinians process through the Israeli embassy?

I thought so - but according to Wife of Mahmoud, they don't.

[Cam D 0]

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My wife and I saw neither move (me to US or her to Aust) as permanent, only a commitment of at least 3 years (to achieve citizenship in either country). We still plan to move to Aust once I'm a citizen and our careers permit. General quality of life may be less in the US, but this does not subtract from the fact I want to be with the person I love. Even after we move back to Aust, I doubt we would view that as our country of residence for the rest of our lives. We just want to have that choice.

[pearl26 0]

I am from Poland, so assume that from "WEAK COUNTRY" and i got my green card after 2 months being married and without any intervew

[Stefanie 1]

Yes, i also believe that if you are proficient in English you might have an easier interview because you feel more confident and relaxed in answering everything that is asked for. As for me, I am from a so-called "STRONG" country - Germany. We never had any problems throughout our process and I even went to my AOS interview by myself and got approved instantly. My husband couldn't attend with me due to military orders.

[els 0]

The immigration officer for our interview said that he has to judge each case on a case by case basis, that each case is different and needs to be judged individually. I think they look for obvious differences such as the husband and wife not being able to communicate in the same language. I'm not sure that they necessarily have a 'blacklist' of 'high risk' countries but you never know with the current state of paranoia in US politics these days.

UK is a fab country and we're planning to move back this year. My husband can pick his visa up on the day he applies at the embassy and will straight away be able to work and travel freely in the UK/Europe for up to 2 years. No 'Visa Journey' for the UK. More over america has really poor international politics, their immigration system just can't cope, and it all just pretty much sucks. But lets not blame each other pointlessly as when it comes down to it, it's kinda out of our hands. We're all on this site to support and help each other!

Els

[ChristinaM 0]

As a Brit, I can't say that I "gave up" my life in the UK to move to the US. For one, I was already working out of the UK when I met my husband.

But the UK is a great country. I would have been perfectly happy to take my husband there to live. However, with the exchange rate being as unfavourable as it is for returning from the US to the UK, it made more financial sense for us to stay here.

And in answer to your question, no I didn't find someone in my own country. All those people to choose from, and the perfect one for me happens to be a Yank. Big deal - aren't we all here because we couldn't find someone in the multitudes of people in our homelands?!

[nina1 0]

Well, i would like to say that I'm a CANADIAN and it seems like some people from "not so strong" countries are having quicker interviews than i am and i've been trying to adjust status since 2004!!

On the other hand, i would like to say that IF ppl from "not so strong" countries have a harder time, I can understand that, BUT IT OF COURSE DOES NOT MAKE IT RIGHT! I understand it bcz immigration officers may think that the person is just marrying for the sake of getting out of his country.

Anyway, to each his opinion!