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mamamimi   8

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Has anyone here gone thru the US Embassy in Santiago Chile? I have already read the reviews here... I want to visit my husband, but first I want to know if I need to go with him to the interview. I looked on the website and it says nothing about me going there with him. Anyone from Chile? Please advice me on what to do..

Thank you!!

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You can check the embassy website to see if you are allowed. It is usually a good idea/beneficial for the USC to go to the interview as well. I can't help with the Chile specifics. I'm sure someone else will come along to help you out. Best of luck on your journey!

Here is the link for the embassy: http://chile.usembassy.gov/immigrant_visas.html

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mamamimi   8

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I did and it says nothing about it, trust me I have been on that website many times, The only person that can truly answer is someone that went to that embassy, so hopefully someone from Chile will see this post and give me an answer... If not I will probably go in september anyway regardless.

Gracias!! rose.gif

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We are having our interview tomorrow in Santiago, Chile. My wife is from Louisiana and is here in Chile visiting for my interview. We got married on september the 17th, 2009. We will be more than happy to help you with any information you may need. PM me incase of more info.

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Has anyone here gone thru the US Embassy in Santiago Chile? I have already read the reviews here... I want to visit my husband, but first I want to know if I need to go with him to the interview. I looked on the website and it says nothing about me going there with him. Anyone from Chile? Please advice me on what to do..

Thank you!!

The Chilean consulate reviews do indicate that the USC is allowed to be present during the interview. http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php?trim=no&cty=&cnty=Chile&page=1&dfilter=5

You will not find anything on the website saying that the USC has to be there...I do not believe that it is the official policy of any consulate (although I may be wrong). However, there are a number of consulates that make it an unofficial policy, like Ecuador. Even though they will not tell you or provide anything on their website, they pretty much automatically deny you if the USC is not present. After reading the interviews for Chile, it does not appear that this is currently unofficial policy at Chile, but things can change quickly due to the fact that consular officers frequently rotate, among other factors. Your presence certainly will not worsen chances (unless you get into a major fight or something like that) and probably can help.

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mamamimi   8

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The Chilean consulate reviews do indicate that the USC is allowed to be present during the interview. http://www.visajourn...age=1&dfilter=5

You will not find anything on the website saying that the USC has to be there...I do not believe that it is the official policy of any consulate (although I may be wrong). However, there are a number of consulates that make it an unofficial policy, like Ecuador. Even though they will not tell you or provide anything on their website, they pretty much automatically deny you if the USC is not present. After reading the interviews for Chile, it does not appear that this is currently unofficial policy at Chile, but things can change quickly due to the fact that consular officers frequently rotate, among other factors. Your presence certainly will not worsen chances (unless you get into a major fight or something like that) and probably can help.

Like I said on previous post, only someone from Chile can help me with this question and I found someone so thanks for your response...

LOL who wants to fight over the phone I rather do that when we are together just so we can have some amazing make- up you know what! tongue.gif

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Has anyone here gone thru the US Embassy in Santiago Chile? I have already read the reviews here... I want to visit my husband, but first I want to know if I need to go with him to the interview. I looked on the website and it says nothing about me going there with him. Anyone from Chile? Please advice me on what to do..

Thank you!!

Hi Mamamimi,

I'm from Chile.

You don't need to go with him to the interview, although you can do it.

When I had my interview at the embassy I saw one petitioner with her fiancee, which means that there's no harm to go with your husband but it is not mandatory to do so.

I hope it helps! ^_^

Maria

K-1 Timeline

---------------

07/14/2009 - 1st NOA received on the mail!

10/05/2009 - 2nd NOA!

10/23/2009 - Packet 3 received

12/30/2009 - Interview -> APPROVED!

Maria flew to the US & we got married! YAY!

AOS Timeline

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02/24/2010 - Package sent to USCIS Chicago P.O. Box

03/04/2010 - Check Cashed!

03/07/2010 - 1st NOA hardcopy letters received on mail.

03/24/2010 - Hardcopy received "Case transferred to CSC"

03/30/2010 - Biometrics taken

05/07/2010 - I-131 approved and received

05/24/2010 - I-765 EAD card received

August 2nd - got divorced. Maria comes back to her country.

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mamamimi   8

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Hi Mamamimi,

I'm from Chile.

You don't need to go with him to the interview, although you can do it.

When I had my interview at the embassy I saw one petitioner with her fiancee, which means that there's no harm to go with your husband but it is not mandatory to do so.

I hope it helps! happy.gif

Maria

Thank you Maria!! that's great news I miss my husband and wanted to visit him, now I can go on with booking a flight to see him in September for our 1 year anniversary!! kicking.gif

I was born in Chile and it feels so good to go back and see my family as well! VIVA CHILE!! LOL

With much thanks,

Emily

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I was born in Chile and it feels so good to go back and see my family as well! VIVA CHILE!! LOL

(OFF TOPIC)

Hey, let's see how Chile does in the world cup, so we could scream viva Chile, hehehe :thumbs:

K-1 Timeline

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07/14/2009 - 1st NOA received on the mail!

10/05/2009 - 2nd NOA!

10/23/2009 - Packet 3 received

12/30/2009 - Interview -> APPROVED!

Maria flew to the US & we got married! YAY!

AOS Timeline

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02/24/2010 - Package sent to USCIS Chicago P.O. Box

03/04/2010 - Check Cashed!

03/07/2010 - 1st NOA hardcopy letters received on mail.

03/24/2010 - Hardcopy received "Case transferred to CSC"

03/30/2010 - Biometrics taken

05/07/2010 - I-131 approved and received

05/24/2010 - I-765 EAD card received

August 2nd - got divorced. Maria comes back to her country.

 
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