Engagement Ring at U.S. Embassy Interview

[jsonchris 2]

Hello everyone, I'm wondering how important is it that my fiancee is wearing a engagement ring when she is at her K-1 Visa interview at the U.S. Embassy? Did you wear a engagement ring at your interview? If she does not wear a engagement ring, will that effect the decision of the consulate doing her interview?

Thank you so much in advance

[Penny Lane 8,159]

Not important at all.

[John & Flor 3]

Yeah, according to the K-1 guide here, the engagement ring is not required.

My girl thinks it is important to have the ring, though. If you're worried, you could have her borrow a ring, or get her something inexpensive to wear then.

Good luck!

Edited August 17, 2010 by John_&_Flor

[jsonchris 2]

Yeah, according to the K-1 guide here, the engagement ring is not required.

My girl thinks it is important to have the ring, though. If you're worried, you could have her borrow a ring, or get her something inexpensive to wear then.

Good luck!

Let her borrow a ring, thats a great idea hahah thank you. Yes of course I will give her a ring but I want to give to her in person

[RightClicK 17]

silly question .... why don't you just comfort your self and comfort her and get her a ring to wear at the interview.

Regards

Sam

[Penny Lane 8,159]

I don't think it's a "silly question" .. and he already explained why she doesn't currently have one. It's not a big deal.

[Tahoma 2,292]

Chinook wore her engagement ring to her interview.

Interview day was a very big day in our lives. It was a day where we didn't want to take any chances.

If wearing a ring did nothing more than make a good first impression on the Consul Officer, then it was worth it.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

Not wearing an engagement ring isn't "taking a chance" ... it's not required at all. jsonchris, don't worry about it

[Nik+Heather 121]

Most interview reviews I've read make it sound sort of like a conversation. The question "didn't he get you a ring?" may come up as they discuss the proposal etc. If she is prepared for that, then she can just as easily give the reason, which is perfectly valid, but it could be uncomfortable if it comes as a surprise or is unexpected. BTW, I wouldn't have wanted an engagement ring in the mail either!

[SALLY AND MIKE 0]

I have some of friends who have interview before in manila embassy,,who dont have engagement ring but they pass the interview and have visa,even on my interview before i met some friends inside the manila embassy who dont have engagement ring...

Edited August 18, 2010 by SALLY AND MIKE

[J&N* 68]

I wore mine cause it made me feel closer to my fiancé, but I don't think they even noticed it! They're very practical. Don't worry, I don't think it matters!

[inloveVEN 46]

Hi

just to give you additional information. some Canadians friends of mine (of course in a different path, they were in an AOS process, not K-1 process). they were not only asked for their rings but also asked for what the inscription said, then the interviewer match the date of the inscription inside the ring with their wedding date to see if this was true.

Reading other VJ experiences sometimes awkward things can happen that i only can say " if do you think it is needed just implement it" who knows ?

[jsonchris 2]

Thank your for all of the reply's. I agree it's much better to give the ring to her in person, not mail. Thank you again

[Prawninator 138]

Funny thing; I actually just read an article that says diamond engagement rings aren't traditional, just companies like DeBeer keeping a major hold and monopolising the market for diamonds and what not, saying that it's a girl's best friend et cetera. In fact, one of my best friends was proposed to with a high-end DSLR camera with awesome Leica lens.

If you're worried, ask her to purchase a simple costume ring from a trinket shop. That should help quell any doubts of a question like that arising. I don't think they ever asked me for the appraisal price of mine.

Otherwise, like other posters have mentioned, it really isn't all that important. What's most important is its meaning to you. Not anyone else.

[ThaitoUSA 15]

My wife did not have an engagement ring at the interview and it was never mentioned. She's trying to convince me that a 2 ct. one is necessary for Removal of Conditions.