Interview tommorow, please help..

[Ally & Rach 24]

Hi Folks,

My interview is tomorrow 0930.. I have everything I think I need so could you have a wee look and advise if there is anything Ive missed or anythin additional I should take?

I have 2 folders, originals and copies of all of the following..

Passport

Police records

Birth certificate

3 US size passport photos

I34 plus financial support evidence from fiancee

I34 plus financial support evidence from her parents (co sponsors)

Her letter of intent

interview letter

payment receipt

I think thats about it.. heading down on the sleeper train tonight..So very nervous but if i get through tomorrow I can't even imagine the feeling!!

Cheers in advance..

[Yoms 0]

Seems ok, where are u interviewing?

never mind..i guess it's london, let us know how it goes!

[KASH2011 382]

Hi M8,

you will need to gather supporting evidence demonstrating the authenticity of your relationship (genuinity/ bona fide)

You will need to bring originals and copies of the proof of having met and that can include; photos for you and the petitioner,copies of airline/train/Bus tickets,emails,Facebook/MSN/Skype etc.. chat logs,phone bill records if any,letters and or post cards..or any other sort of correspondence,you've been to the pictures/movies together reciepts for that can also be included.

i would also add any messages:emails,facebook etc messages that you got on the announcement of your engagement + plus if you had an engagement party you can add some photos of that too.

NOTE ABOUT APPEARENCE OF THE PHOTOS:

1.Avoid Culturally Offensive Images

2.Avoid Negative Body language

3.No King Kong carrying Fay Raye, images

4.No Sexually Charged Images

5.Positive Body Language must be displayed.

check this link:http://www.canadianfianceevisa.com/fiancee-visa-photos.html

and also google: "what photos to present at k1 interview"

Hope this helps.

Good luck.

KASH2011

i'll be going through the same process in a few weeks.

[ameribrit 37]

Hi Folks,

My interview is tomorrow 0930.. I have everything I think I need so could you have a wee look and advise if there is anything Ive missed or anythin additional I should take?

I have 2 folders, originals and copies of all of the following..

Passport

Police records

Birth certificate

3 US size passport photos

I34 plus financial support evidence from fiancee

I34 plus financial support evidence from her parents (co sponsors)

Her letter of intent

interview letter

payment receipt

I think thats about it.. heading down on the sleeper train tonight..So very nervous but if i get through tomorrow I can't even imagine the feeling!!

Cheers in advance..

All looks good. Good luck for tomorrow

Hi M8,

you will need to gather supporting evidence demonstrating the authenticity of your relationship (genuinity/ bona fide)

You will need to bring originals and copies of the proof of having met and that can include; photos for you and the petitioner,copies of airline/train/Bus tickets,emails,Facebook/MSN/Skype etc.. chat logs,phone bill records if any,letters and or post cards..or any other sort of correspondence,you've been to the pictures/movies together reciepts for that can also be included.

i would also add any messages:emails,facebook etc messages that you got on the announcement of your engagement + plus if you had an engagement party you can add some photos of that too.

NOTE ABOUT APPEARENCE OF THE PHOTOS:

1.Avoid Culturally Offensive Images

2.Avoid Negative Body language

3.No King Kong carrying Fay Raye, images

4.No Sexually Charged Images

5.Positive Body Language must be displayed.

check this link:http://www.canadianfianceevisa.com/fiancee-visa-photos.html

and also google: "what photos to present at k1 interview"

Hope this helps.

Good luck.

KASH2011

i'll be going through the same process in a few weeks.

All of what you have stated is not needed for London.

[Ally & Rach 24]

Thanks for taking the time to reply folks..

[* Kristin * 49]

Best of luck! Seems like you got everything... !

Thanks for taking the time to reply folks..

[BenjAshley 7]

All looks good to me!!

Good Luck!!!!

[Nigel&Meggie 40]

Good Luck!

[nylonmac 10]

Good luck and don't worry, the interview is really a breeze...

[Ally & Rach 24]

Come on seriously.. was that it? Anybody who is nervous about the "interview" don't be.. If you have your documents you are there..

Got there bout 8.15 for a 9.30 kick off.. Called about 5 mins after the booths opened.. The girl who went through my documents could not have been more friendly, chilled out and patient.. SHe said everything was fine and didnt take my fiancees parents I34 for some reason..

bout 30mins later I was called for the interview.. I was greeted by the nicest older American guy you could wish to meet.. he said all my documents were ok, did the swearing in thing then asked how me n rach met and what she did for a living.. visa done!!

Back out the door before 10am..

This has occupied my thoughts for months and really was just so relaxed.. only tip Ill again reiterate is make sure your documents are prepared. One thing this whole process has definately done is made me organised. I had 2 seperate folders today, originals and copies with each section clipped and in order so I had everything to hand, they seemed to like that.. first time Ive ever felt like a geek and it felt good!!

Thanks again folk.. you've all been such a fantastic help..

[Dan&Aylin 1]

Come on seriously.. was that it? Anybody who is nervous about the "interview" don't be.. If you have your documents you are there..

Got there bout 8.15 for a 9.30 kick off.. Called about 5 mins after the booths opened.. The girl who went through my documents could not have been more friendly, chilled out and patient.. SHe said everything was fine and didnt take my fiancees parents I34 for some reason..

bout 30mins later I was called for the interview.. I was greeted by the nicest older American guy you could wish to meet.. he said all my documents were ok, did the swearing in thing then asked how me n rach met and what she did for a living.. visa done!!

Back out the door before 10am..

This has occupied my thoughts for months and really was just so relaxed.. only tip Ill again reiterate is make sure your documents are prepared. One thing this whole process has definately done is made me organised. I had 2 seperate folders today, originals and copies with each section clipped and in order so I had everything to hand, they seemed to like that.. first time Ive ever felt like a geek and it felt good!!

Thanks again folk.. you've all been such a fantastic help..

That's great news congrats!! Hope mine goes as smoothly.

Just a few questions about the documents to make completely sure if that's okay? A simple yes or no will do on some.

1. You took your passport and one photocopy of the photo page?

2. You took one ACPO police certificate and one photocopy?

3. You took your original birth certificate and one photocopy?

4. Did you just take 3 US size passport photos, 6 US size photos or 3 photos and 3 photocopies?

5. You took your I-134 form from your fiancee and her parents, and one photocopy of each?

6. Did you photocopy all of the supporting documents for the i-134's too? I.e. the bank slips, employment letters, tax returns etc.? therefore having 2 of everything.

7. You took a letter of intent from her and one photocopy?

8. You took the payment receipt and interview letter and one photocopy of each?

9. Anything else?

I know these are silly questions, but I just want to be 100% sure and confident so answers will be greatly appreciated.

Good luck on the rest of your journey

[Ally & Rach 24]

That's great news congrats!! Hope mine goes as smoothly.

Just a few questions about the documents to make completely sure if that's okay? A simple yes or no will do on some.

1. You took your passport and one photocopy of the photo page?

2. You took one ACPO police certificate and one photocopy?

3. You took your original birth certificate and one photocopy?

4. Did you just take 3 US size passport photos, 6 US size photos or 3 photos and 3 photocopies?

5. You took your I-134 form from your fiancee and her parents, and one photocopy of each?

6. Did you photocopy all of the supporting documents for the i-134's too? I.e. the bank slips, employment letters, tax returns etc.? therefore having 2 of everything.

7. You took a letter of intent from her and one photocopy?

8. You took the payment receipt and interview letter and one photocopy of each?

9. Anything else?

I know these are silly questions, but I just want to be 100% sure and confident so answers will be greatly appreciated.

Good luck on the rest of your journey

1. You took your passport and one photocopy of the photo page?- Yes but they didnt take the photocopy.

2. You took one ACPO police certificate and one photocopy? - Yes and they took the photocopy.

3. You took your original birth certificate and one photocopy? -Yes and they took the copy.

4. Did you just take 3 US size passport photos, 6 US size photos or 3 photos and 3 photocopies?- 3 US size passport photos.

5. You took your I-134 form from your fiancee and her parents, and one photocopy of each?- Yes but they neither took her parents nor did they take photocopies of hers.. (im assuming thats because her support was sufficient)

6. Did you photocopy all of the supporting documents for the i-134's too? I.e. the bank slips, employment letters, tax returns etc.? therefore having 2 of everything.- I did but again they just took the originals.

7. You took a letter of intent from her and one photocopy? -yes but they just took the original.

8. You took the payment receipt and interview letter and one photocopy of each? -Nope, just the originals.

Firstly, none of your questions are stupid.. Ive asked every one of them before.. All Id say is don't go in underprepared but also don't go in overprepared as youll be weighed down with stuff you don't need and it might get confusing as to what's what. Personally if I was to do it again (hopefully I won't;0) Id do the original and photocopy folder just in case..

Again, I can't stress to you enough how chilled out the whole thing is and can't wait to hear you had a similar experience..

Anymore questions, no matter if you think they are daft just get em on here.. more than happy to help as is everyone else..

Al.

[Dan&Aylin 1]

1. You took your passport and one photocopy of the photo page?- Yes but they didnt take the photocopy.

2. You took one ACPO police certificate and one photocopy? - Yes and they took the photocopy.

3. You took your original birth certificate and one photocopy? -Yes and they took the copy.

4. Did you just take 3 US size passport photos, 6 US size photos or 3 photos and 3 photocopies?- 3 US size passport photos.

5. You took your I-134 form from your fiancee and her parents, and one photocopy of each?- Yes but they neither took her parents nor did they take photocopies of hers.. (im assuming thats because her support was sufficient)

6. Did you photocopy all of the supporting documents for the i-134's too? I.e. the bank slips, employment letters, tax returns etc.? therefore having 2 of everything.- I did but again they just took the originals.

7. You took a letter of intent from her and one photocopy? -yes but they just took the original.

8. You took the payment receipt and interview letter and one photocopy of each? -Nope, just the originals.

Firstly, none of your questions are stupid.. Ive asked every one of them before.. All Id say is don't go in underprepared but also don't go in overprepared as youll be weighed down with stuff you don't need and it might get confusing as to what's what. Personally if I was to do it again (hopefully I won't;0) Id do the original and photocopy folder just in case..

Again, I can't stress to you enough how chilled out the whole thing is and can't wait to hear you had a similar experience..

Anymore questions, no matter if you think they are daft just get em on here.. more than happy to help as is everyone else..

Al.

Thank you very much! The people on here really are fantastic! I had my medical on Thurs 7th April having already returned packet 3, so I am currently just waiting to hear when my interview is. My fiancee is going to ring the DoS again tomorrow (she rang on Tuesday but they said it was "pending"). Fingers crossed I have a date and that it goes as smooth as yours.

[Ally & Rach 24]

Thank you very much! The people on here really are fantastic! I had my medical on Thurs 7th April having already returned packet 3, so I am currently just waiting to hear when my interview is. My fiancee is going to ring the DoS again tomorrow (she rang on Tuesday but they said it was "pending"). Fingers crossed I have a date and that it goes as smooth as yours.

Another wee tip ref the last bit.. some may disagree but Id call dos EVERY day.. There have been a few people who have been given their interview date from DOS with a couple of days notice.. I wouldnt for example say "ok we'll call back next week" seriously, give yourself every chance to be prepared.. and it will go as smooth as mine.. im sure of it..

BTW what are peoples views concerning attire for the interview.. I was the only one there wearing everyday clothes.. everyone else waiting on an Immigration visa was suited and booted.. I felt totally underdressed!!

[Dan&Aylin 1]

Another wee tip ref the last bit.. some may disagree but Id call dos EVERY day.. There have been a few people who have been given their interview date from DOS with a couple of days notice.. I wouldnt for example say "ok we'll call back next week" seriously, give yourself every chance to be prepared.. and it will go as smooth as mine.. im sure of it..

BTW what are peoples views concerning attire for the interview.. I was the only one there wearing everyday clothes.. everyone else waiting on an Immigration visa was suited and booted.. I felt totally underdressed!!

Okay, thanks for the advice. So I sent my forms back, including the DS-2001 form on 11/3/2011 and had my medical on 7/4/2011. My fiancee called the DoS again today and still no interview date has been set...is this normal?? Looking at others timelines, it seems that I should have my date by now. Getting very anxious! Will have to wait till Monday to call now seeing as they are not available on weekends.

As for the attire, I was planning on just dressing normally, I mean, they aren't gonna be looking at the way you dress right?

Oh also, can I ask what date you sent your packet 3 forms back to the embassy? I.e. the package containing DS-2001

Edited April 15, 2011 by Dan&Aylin