totally nervous and desperate!

[sarahH 0]

hey all VJ ppl. im from india. my husbands an american citizen n my CR-1 case has been completed and i got an interview date for october 15th at chennai counslate.im sooooooooooooooooooooooooo glad i found this site. all of u sound so helpful and knowledgable. i dont knw much about this immigration stuff at all. . im in desperate need of help and advice. i dont knw wt to expect and how to prepare for my interivew. im a total nervous wreck. n clueles. anyone here recently gone in for an immigrant spouse visa at the chennai counslate? cn anyone help a desperate wife out . me n my husband got married in sep alst yr and he visited this yr in june . we dont go for a honeymoon yet. i dont ve chat logs to submit as proof or cards or letters. wht shud i expect at the counslate???? do i need to pay any fees at the chennai counslate too during the interview??? all of my forms and papers n fees ve been accurately filled in n filed by my husband.

looking fwd to replies!

[bobby_kvisa 7]

You don't have any chats, cards or letters. What records do you have for communication? I imagine you have phone records and emails. Just be prepared to explain that your primary mode of communication is via phone or email.

Do you have any records or proofs from his visit in June. His boarding passes from the visit in June are solid evidence - or his passport stamps in his passport. Any photographs from that visit as well as other verifiable evidence if it applies, like hotel stays or proof of travel together in India.

Since you did not go on Honeymoon, they may ask about the honeymoon in particular. They may ask why you did not go on a honeymoon. He has visited twice (once for marriage and once in June) so they may want to know if you have traveled anywhere together.

They will probably want to see more photographs - meaning more photographs than what they have seen already. They will possibly ask you questions about who the people are in each photograph and specifically they will be looking for immediate family from both sides and evidence of a celebration.

As far as the interview questions themselves you can look at the Chennai Embassy review on this VJ site for an idea. Or just do some google searches - you will end up with a lot of information.

Make sure you read the entire I130 Petition, DS-230 Package and AOS Package and familiarize yourself with all the answers, evidences and proofs that you have already supplied them. These 3 packages are primary sources of information the Embassy has so it is a good idea to know all the answers and items you have already submitted to them.

[msd 3]

Also have a look at this http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/IR1_and_CR1_Immigrant_Visas#Evidence_of_Bona_fides_of_Marriage

There is a list of more things that are "proof" of a bona fide marriage. Anything that has a connection to both of you can be seen as proof. Even the receipt of the marriage ring he bought for you.

Good luck!!

[OBX 51]

You might also find it helpful to read reviews from others that have interviewed at your consulate. Good luck!

Reviews: Embassy/USCIS & POE

[LotofPatience 65]

Sample questions at the interview below. If any out of syllabus questions, come answer them as well properly.

Loto

Q) Where and How did you meet?

Q) How long have you known each other?

Q) When and where did you marry?

Q) Do you have any photos of the ceremony and/or reception?

Q) Did you go for a honeymoon? If so, when and where?

Q) Where does he work and what position does he hold?

Q) What is his employer name and address?

Q) What is his current salary?

Q) How many days of the week he works?

Q) What do you do for living?

Q) Have you ever been in the USA?

Q) Have you ever issued/denied any visa to the USA?

Q) How long he has been in the USA?

Q) Where does he live in the USA?

Q) How long he has been in the current address?

Q) What are his contact numbers?

Q) What is his email address?

Q) What's your husband's address and phone# in India?

Q) Do you have any children?

Q) Were you married before this marriage?

Q) Does he have any children? How many ? What's the name of the child?

Q) Where does your husband's son/daughter live now?

Q) What's your husband's ex-spouse's name?

Q) What's your husband's parents' name?

Q) What is your husband's name, date of birth and place of birth?

Q) What is your husband's other names?

Q) What is your other names?

Q) When and where was your husband's prior marriage, if any?

Q) When and where was your husband's prior marriage termination/divorce, if any?

Q) Did you file a joint tax return this year? Do you have a copy with you?

Q) Do you own any property together? What property? Did you bring copies of the documents with you?

Q) What kind of automobile does your spouse have?

Q) Do you have an insurance policy listing your spouse as the beneficiary? If so, do you have a copy?

Q) Does your spouse have insurance policy where you are the beneficiary?

Q) When and where was your husband's last U.S port of entry ?

Q) What's your husband's immigration status in the U.S?

Q) When and where was his naturalization ?

Q) Does he have U.S passport & when and where was it issued?

Q) Do you need SSN when you arrive at the U.S?

Q) Do you plan to work in the U.S and what position?

Q) Have you ever been convicted?

Q) Has your husband ever been convicted?

Q) Have you ever been deported?

Q) Has your husband ever been deported?

Q) Describe your employment history?

Q) Describe your education history?

Q) What's your husband's bank in the U.S ? What are the accounts there?

[bobby_kvisa 7]

Q) Do you need SSN when you arrive at the U.S?

These are good questions Loto !

What is an appropriate answer to this SSN question? Practically you need a SSN to do many normal things in the US. But I am not sure what type of answer to give to this that would be appropriate.

[MitalJinal 2]

These are good questions Loto !

What is an appropriate answer to this SSN question? Practically you need a SSN to do many normal things in the US. But I am not sure what type of answer to give to this that would be appropriate.

The answer to the question would be : Yes, I would need SSN on my arrival to United States. simple and straight.

[LotofPatience 65]

The answer to the question would be : Yes, I would need SSN on my arrival to United States. simple and straight.

Bobby, you got answer

Loto