Interview at Tunisian US embassy

[Lynn/Saif 1]

Saif is concerned about questions asked at US Tunisian embassy for the interview and what papers he needs to bring...we see where many people need to show proof of ongoing relationship..I have 1000 pages of IM for 18 months but I am sure they do NOT need all

[Lynn/Saif 1]

PS I thought I had everything under control and in order Thank God I found this SITE as you all have shared such GOOD information!!

[mounir412 101]

What's your spouse's full name?

Has she used any other names?

How many times have you met?

When and how did you meet?

When was the last time you were together?

How long have you known each other?

How long were you together the last time?

How long were you together any other time(s)?

What are the dates of the visits?

Where does s/he live? Which city and state?

What does she do for a living?

Where does he/she work?

What is him/his/her phone number?

Do you know how long she has had this job?

Did you have a wedding ceremony? Please describe your wedding ceremony.

Are you planning to have a wedding at any time in the future?

Questions about the pictures; when, where and who.

Where will you live?

Have you met his/her family?

Where do his/her parents live?

How do you communicate with your spouse?

How do you keep in touch?

What language do you use to communicate with your spouse?

How many times do you two talk on the phone each month?

Why did you want to marry him/her?

Do you want children?

What do your parents think about your marriage?

Do you love him/her?

What do you love about him/her?

Does she own or rent his/her home?

How much does s/he earn?

Write his/her full name.

How do you spell her maiden name?

Do you have any relatives/friends in the US?

Where do they live?

What are your spouse's parents' names?

Does your spouse have any brothers or sisters?

What are their names?

What are your spouse's hobbies and interests?

What are your hobbies and interests?

What do you have in common?

Do you know if your spouse was married before? How many times?

When did she divorce his/her ex-spouse/husband?

Does she have any children?

Were you married before?

What is your spouse's religious background?

Does your spouse speak and understand your language?

Why do you want to come to the United States?

Do you have children?

Do you speak and understand your spouse's native language?

Where and when were you engaged?

What do you do for a living?

Where do you work?

What do you plan to do once you are in the US?

Do you plan to work in the US?

Do you plan to study in the US?

What company does she work for and what is him/his/her title?

What is his/her favorite food?

Where did s/he work in the past and for how long?

What color are your spouse's eyes?

What color is your spouse's hair?

Did you prepare the forms yourself?

Which university did s/he graduate from?

Which subjects has s/he studied?

Have you been in the military?

Who is the petitioner?

Please tell me more about your spouse.

Do you plan to stay in the U.S. forever?

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What is your date of birth?

Where were you born?

What type of VISA are you applying for?

What do you do now?

What do you do for a living?

What are the daily duties within your household?

Who contributes to the daily spending?

Who is supporting me now?

Have you lived in the USA before?

What are your plans for when you are in the US?

What is your husband name?

What is his date of birth?

Where was he born?

Where did you meet your husband?

When did you meet your husband initially?

How did you meet your husband?

How long have you known your husband for?

Where does he work and what position does he hold?

How much he is earning or what is the pay of your spouse?

Which university did your husband attend?

Does your husband have children? Have you met them?

Does your husband live with you now? Why not?

How are you in contact now when you are apart from each other?

How did your relationship begin?

Why did you decided to get married?

Is your marriage registered?

Where are you staying currently?

How long has your spouse been in the USA?

Have you met your husband’s parents?

What are the names of your husband’s parents?

Does your husband have any brothers or sisters? Have you met them?

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K-1 Visa Interview Questions

Location* Question

Germany How long do you know your fiance?

Germany How did you meet?

Germany Have you ever been to the US?

Germany When is the last time you have seen your fiance?

Germany When will you leave for the US?

Hong Kong (China) When did we meet in person?

Hong Kong (China) When did my fiance propose?

Hong Kong (China) Why was my fiance's first marriage not working out?

Hong Kong (China) Does my fiance have any kids? How many, how old, who do they live with?

Hong Kong (China) When did my fiance divorce?

Hong Kong (China) What is my fiance's birthday?

Hong Kong (China) What is my birthday?

Hong Kong (China) Does my fiance's have any brothers and sisters?

Hong Kong (China) Do I have any brothers and sisters?

Hong Kong (China) Where do my fiance's parents live?

Hong Kong (China) What does my fiance do for a living?

Hong Kong (China) Where does my fiance live?

Hong Kong (China) Where was he born?

Hong Kong (China) What do I love about my fiance?

Hong Kong (China) When am I going to leave?

Hong Kong (China) When are we going to have the wedding?

Hong Kong (China) Have I ever applied for a traveling visa?

Hong Kong (China) Where did my fiance visit when he was here?

K-3 Visa Interview Questions

Location* Question

Canada Where did you meet?

Canada Has he been to Canada?

Canada Have you ever lived in the USA?

Canada Where does he work and what position does he hold?

Canada How did you meet?

Canada Where did you meet the first time?

Canada How long have you known each other?

Canada What does he do for a living?

Canada What do you do for a living?

Canada Does he have children? Have you met them?

K-4 Visa Interview Questions

Location* Question

Canada Have you met your step dad?

Canada What does he do?

Canada Does he have children? Do you know how old they are?

Adjustment of Status Questions

Location* Question

Various Name and address.

Various Name and Date of Birth of Spouse.

Various When and where did you meet your spouse?

Various Describe this 1st meeting.

Various Did you make arrangements to meet again?

Various Did you exchange phone numbers?

Various When did you meet next?

Various Where were you living at the time? Where was your spouse living?

Various When did you decide to get married? Where were you at the time?

Various Did you live together before marriage?

Various When and where did you get married? How did you and your spouse get to the church, courthouse, etc.?

Various Who were the witnesses to the ceremony?

Various Did you exchange wedding rings?

Various Where had you purchased these rings? Did you and your spouse purchase them together?

Various Did you have a reception after the ceremony?

Various Where was it held?

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

Various Describe the reception.

Various Did any of your, and your spouse’s, family members attend? If so, who?

Various Did you go on a honeymoon? If so, when and where?

Various If you did not have a reception, what did you do after the wedding ceremony?

Adjustment of Status Questions Continued...

Location* Question

Various Where did you live after the wedding?

Various Describe the place where you lived right after the marriage. Number of bedrooms and bathrooms; furnishings; color of walls, floor coverings, appliances, etc; type of air conditioning, heating, etc; # of telephones, televisions, etc. Do you have cable television?

Various Where did you get the furniture? Was it already there, did you buy it, was it a gift, or did it come from your, or your spouse’s, previous residence?

Various If brought to the house or apartment, describe how it was transported.

Various Describe your bedroom. Where do you keep your clothes? Where does your spouse keep his or her clothes? Where are the bathroom towels kept? Where do you keep the dirty clothes?

Various Where is the garbage kept in the kitchen?

Various On what day of the week is the garbage picked up?

Various Where do you shop for groceries? Do you go together with your spouse? How do you get there?

Various Where do you work? What days of the week do you work?

Various What hours do you work? What is your salary?

Various What is your telephone # at work?

Various When was the last vacation you had from work?

Various Did you and your spouse go anywhere together at that time?

Various When was the last vacation you and your spouse took together?

Various Where did you go? How did you get there? Describe it.

Various Where does your spouse work? What days of the week? What hours? What is the salary, if you know?

Various What is your spouse’s telephone # at work?

Adjustment of Status Questions Continued...

Location* Question

Various When was the last time your spouse got a vacation from work?

Various Do you or your wife have any scars or tattoos? If so, where on the body?

Various Do you know your spouse’s family members? If so, which ones? If your spouse has children from a previous marriage, their names, ages, where they live, and where they go to school, if applicable.

Various Where do you live now? (If different from where you lived right after the marriage, then go over the same questions as above). How much is the rent? When is it paid? How do you pay it?

Various Do you have a bank account together? Where? What kind of account? (Checking, savings).

Various Are both of you listed on the account? (Do you have a bank letter, cancelled checks, etc.?)

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

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

Various What kind of automobile do you and your spouse have? Describe them.

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

Various Have you taken any trips or vacations together? Do you have photos from these trips?

Various Do you have any utility bills, or receipts from items you have purchased together?

Various What other documentation do you have to show that you are living together as husband and wife?

Various Do you have any pets? What kind, what are their names, and describe them?

Various What did you do for Christmas, New Year’s, your anniversary, or you or your spouse’s last birthday? Did you exchange gifts? If so, what kind of gift?

Various Did you or your spouse go to work yesterday? If so, at what time did you and/or your spouse leave the house and return?

Various Who cooks the meals at the house?

Various What is your spouse’s favorite food? What is your favorite food?

Adjustment of Status Questions Continued...

Location* Question

Various Does your spouse drink coffee? If so, does he or she use cream and/or sugar?

Various Did you eat dinner together last night? Did anyone else have dinner with you? What did you have?

Various What time was dinner served? Who cooked it?

Various Did you watch TV after dinner? What shows did you watch?

Various At what time did you go to bed? Who went to bed first?

Various Did you have the air conditioning or heater on?

Various Who woke up first this morning? Did an alarm clock go off?

Various Did you or your spouse take a shower?

Various Did you come to the interview together? Who drove?

Various Did you have breakfast? Where and what did you eat?

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What is your fiancée’s name?

Where does she live?

Where does she work?

When was she born?

How did you meet her?

When did you meet her?

When did you become engaged?

What made you decide to use the internet to find her?

Is she divorced?

What is her ex-husband's name?

When did she get divorced?

How long were they together?

Does she have children?

How many?

What are their names?

How old is she?

When was she born?

How long has she been working for XYZ?

Have you met her parents?

Have you talked to them on the phone?

Do they approve of your relationship?

Does your family approve of your relationship?

When was your fiancée party?

Who was there?

Was any of her family there?

Why weren't they there?

Where did you have the fiancée party?

Why didn't she bring her children?

What religion is she?

What is your religion?

When did she visit you?

How long did she stay each visit?

What do you do for work?

How do you communicate with her?

How many times a day do you talk to her on the phone?

She asked for the emails.

She asked to see the pictures.

Why does she only have one dress?

Why are all of the pictures with her just in one dress?

Where is she from

What does she do

When is her birthday

What did you send her

When was she here

Did you have an engagement ceremony

Where do her parents live

Where does her brother live

What does he do

What is her parents address

What does your wife do?

What do you do?

Who are the people in the pictures?

What did you send to your wife?

What did she send to you?

How many times was your wife married?

What are the names of her ex-husbands?

When was her last divorce?

When did you meet your wife?

When were you married?

What were the exact dates of your wife’s visit?

Does your wife have children?

How many and what are their names?

Where do your wife's parents live?

What did you do when your wife was in Morocco?

Where was the wedding?

Do you talk to women online?

How to you talk to your wife?

When did you meet your wife

Were you talking to a lot of women on the net

What do you and your wife talk about on the phone

Do you have family in the US

How many times has your fiancée been married

How many times has your fiancée been divorced

Who has custody of the children

Where do your wife’s ex husbands live

Will you be a good father to her child(ren)?

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Who is the petitioner?

Where and How did you meet?

When and where did you marry ?

Do you have any photos of the ceremony? (I showed her the pictures)

Identify your parents in law in the pictures?

Did you go for a honeymoon?

Do you have honeymoon pictures? (I showed her the pictures)

Where does he work and what position does he hold since when?

Did you work? Where?

How long he has been in the USA? How did he go to USA?

What college did he go to in USA

Where does he live in the USA? What is the time difference between your country and his?

How long he has been in the current address?

Were you or your husband married before this marriage?

What's your husband's parents' name?

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

What is your educational qualification?

Who came from US for your wedding?

Does your husband have any siblings? If yes what are the names?

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-What does your fiance love most about Morocco?

-Where has she worked in the past?

-What did her jobs entail?

-Where does she live?

-She was afraid to come to Morocco at first, what changed her mind about coming?

-What do you and your fiancee have in common?

-What was the last movie you watched together?

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1 - Where did you meet your fiance?

2 - When was the first time that you met her?

3 - How many times did she visit and when?

4 - How long did she stay each time she visited?

5 - Why just 2 weeks each visit?

6 - What does your fiance do for a living?

7 - What did your fiance do before for work?

8 - What if her profession?

9 - How many brothers/sisters does she have?

10 - What are here brothers/sisters names?

11 - Which sibling is the oldest/youngest?

12 - Where does she live now and where did she live before?

13 - What did your fiance study at university?

14 - What did her sister study at university?

15 - What is her mother's name?

16 - What state does her mother live in?

17 - Why didn't you get married in Morocco?

18 - Why did you decide to do a K-1 Visa?

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My name

My age

Names of my parents

Names of my brother and sisters

What I do for work

What work I did in the past

Where do I live and how long have I lived there

Did I live in another town before that

What work did he do when he lived in Italy

Has he ever lived any other places besides Italy and Tunisia

When and how we met

How long have we known each other

When did we get married

How much time did we spend together

Where was he living when he asked me to marry him

Why did we decide to get married on our first meeting

Why didn’t I come to visit him more than just once

[Lynn/Saif 1]

Thank you SO much!! So very helpful

[mountaingoat 4]

Saif is concerned about questions asked at US Tunisian embassy for the interview and what papers he needs to bring...we see where many people need to show proof of ongoing relationship..I have 1000 pages of IM for 18 months but I am sure they do NOT need all

Hello!

My husband just had his interview on Oct 24th in Tunisia. Here are the questions they asked him:

My name

My age

Names of my parents

Names of my brother and sisters

What I do for work

What work I did in the past

Where do I live and how long have I lived there

Did I live in another town before that

What work did he do when he lived in Italy

Has he ever lived any other places besides Italy and Tunisia

When and how we met

How long have we known each other

When did we get married

How much time did we spend together

Where was he living when he asked me to marry him

Why did we decide to get married on our first meeting

Why didn’t I come to visit him more than just once

They also mentioned the name of our joint sponsor and asked who she was

These seem to be the standard questions asked at the Embassy there according to what I have gathered from others who interviewed in Tunisia. I think my husband was asked more questions than the others that I've corresponded with. We had over 2000 pages of chat but only printed out a bit over 200 of them, a good sample from each month from the time we met until the present. He also took all of our phone bills. They didn't ask to see any of those things BUT others who have had interviews since then have been asked to return with their printed chat logs. So be sure to take anything you have, it's better to be safe than sorry. My husband was only asked to show photos of us together. He gave them about 6 photos and they looked at each one. He was approved but had to return the next day with a different marriage certificate than the one we had submitted to the NVC. The one we submitted to the NVC was from the Notary who married us. The Embassy wanted the certificate issued from the local government (his township). When my husband went to his township he found out that our marriage hadn't yet been registered with them but it only took a few minutes for them to do it and give him the certificate. He took it to the Embassy the next day along with an English translation and received his visa 3 days later.

When he went for his interview he was also asked for 3 passport style photos which he had with him. He wasn't told before to take the photos but I had read somewhere that he would need at least 2 for the Embassy. Luckily, he took 4 with him.

My husband also insists that I tell you that your husband should make sure that your marriage is added to the comments on his birth certificate if it hasn't already been done and take a copy and translation of it with him to the interview.

When is your husband's interview? Please let me know if you have any other questions. Wishing you all the best!!

[Lynn/Saif 1]

All this is so VERY helpful, we have just begun the proccess. From looking at the other timelines we have about 2.5 to 3 months to wait for the I 130 to be complete. I am one that like to have everything in order ahead of time. as you said, I would rather have more than needed than not.

We have marraige certificates in French, English and Arabic Notarized by the Embassy and registered in Kairouan, married in Hajeb Layoun with her (suprizingly a lady preformed the marraige) notary stamp as well. We had to get permission from Kairouan "president" to marry because Saif was not yet 18

All these pieces of info such as the 3 passport picture (most only ask for 2) is EXACTLY the little things I need to know! Thank you Mountain Goat and Mr Mountain Goat :)We will have Saif birth record updated

Hello!

My husband just had his interview on Oct 24th in Tunisia. Here are the questions they asked him:

My name

My age

Names of my parents

Names of my brother and sisters

What I do for work

What work I did in the past

Where do I live and how long have I lived there

Did I live in another town before that

What work did he do when he lived in Italy

Has he ever lived any other places besides Italy and Tunisia

When and how we met

How long have we known each other

When did we get married

How much time did we spend together

Where was he living when he asked me to marry him

Why did we decide to get married on our first meeting

Why didn’t I come to visit him more than just once

They also mentioned the name of our joint sponsor and asked who she was

These seem to be the standard questions asked at the Embassy there according to what I have gathered from others who interviewed in Tunisia. I think my husband was asked more questions than the others that I've corresponded with. We had over 2000 pages of chat but only printed out a bit over 200 of them, a good sample from each month from the time we met until the present. He also took all of our phone bills. They didn't ask to see any of those things BUT others who have had interviews since then have been asked to return with their printed chat logs. So be sure to take anything you have, it's better to be safe than sorry. My husband was only asked to show photos of us together. He gave them about 6 photos and they looked at each one. He was approved but had to return the next day with a different marriage certificate than the one we had submitted to the NVC. The one we submitted to the NVC was from the Notary who married us. The Embassy wanted the certificate issued from the local government (his township). When my husband went to his township he found out that our marriage hadn't yet been registered with them but it only took a few minutes for them to do it and give him the certificate. He took it to the Embassy the next day along with an English translation and received his visa 3 days later.

When he went for his interview he was also asked for 3 passport style photos which he had with him. He wasn't told before to take the photos but I had read somewhere that he would need at least 2 for the Embassy. Luckily, he took 4 with him.

My husband also insists that I tell you that your husband should make sure that your marriage is added to the comments on his birth certificate if it hasn't already been done and take a copy and translation of it with him to the interview.

When is your husband's interview? Please let me know if you have any other questions. Wishing you all the best!!

[Crossed_fingers 128]

May I ask what kind of age difference you have? Given his age, if you haven't done so already I would suggest getting affidavits from his family attesting that they know about and approve of your marriage.

[Lynn/Saif 1]

May I ask what kind of age difference you have? Given his age, if you haven't done so already I would suggest getting affidavits from his family attesting that they know about and approve of your marriage.

Mom and dad both wrote letters and went with us to get permission to the president in Kairouan. Then mom and dad were our witness at our marraige along with uncle and aunt and other family. They sign marriage contract too. We also got permission from the embassy

[Silverberry1331 25]

Mom and dad both wrote letters and went with us to get permission to the president in Kairouan. Then mom and dad were our witness at our marraige along with uncle and aunt and other family. They sign marriage contract too. We also got permission from the embassy

When you say Mom and Dad wrote letters, do you mean yours? It would be more helpful if your parents wrote a letter acknowledging your relationship and their approval. Good luck

[Lynn/Saif 1]

When you say Mom and Dad wrote letters, do you mean yours? It would be more helpful if your parents wrote a letter acknowledging your relationship and their approval. Good luck

My parents are dead, Saif's parents are my mom & dad now

[Crossed_fingers 128]

Would any of your other relatives be able to write affidavits on behalf of your relationship? I think it would be a good idea to bring as much physical evidence as possible. His age will likely make them scrutinize the relationship quite closely, and especially if there is an age difference on top I would come armed with everything they could possibly ask for. Good luck.

Going with what Silverberry said, I mean relatives on your side of the family. Other people's experiences suggest that affidavits from American relatives are given more weight than those written by the beneficiary's family.

[Lynn/Saif 1]

Would any of your other relatives be able to write affidavits on behalf of your relationship? I think it would be a good idea to bring as much physical evidence as possible. His age will likely make them scrutinize the relationship quite closely, and especially if there is an age difference on top I would come armed with everything they could possibly ask for. Good luck.

Going with what Silverberry said, I mean relatives on your side of the family. Other people's experiences suggest that affidavits from American relatives are given more weight than those written by the beneficiary's family.

Thank you both! I do have a half sister that Saif speaks to on FB occasionally, I did not grow up with her but we talk. I am closest to the people I work with, they know me best and my story, do you think statements from them would be acceptable?

Yes I knew the age would cause eyebrows to raise, yes I am older but never married, this is why Saif made sure we got approval from ALL possible athorities even if it was not required we went for permission anyway. We understand the age may cause delays but we will not give up.

[Silverberry1331 25]

Thank you both! I do have a half sister that Saif speaks to on FB occasionally, I did not grow up with her but we talk. I am closest to the people I work with, they know me best and my story, do you think statements from them would be acceptable?

Yes I knew the age would cause eyebrows to raise, yes I am older but never married, this is why Saif made sure we got approval from ALL possible athorities even if it was not required we went for permission anyway. We understand the age may cause delays but we will not give up.

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your parents but happy to know that Saif's family is embracing you. I think that between your half sister, if she is willing, and your closest friends and co-workers will definitely help. The point is that as long as those near and dear to you know and bless your relationship then the chances of approval increase. It stinks that these outside approvals are the kicker but, unfortunately, it is just the way it is. Don't get me wrong--lots of people get visas without these letters but, IMHO, the approvals go along way to help. Be sure that they are notarized and personalized letters. I think you can find some examples on here of what to include-just be sure each letter says something different so it doesn't look like some office memo. Good luck!

[mountaingoat 4]

All this is so VERY helpful, we have just begun the proccess. From looking at the other timelines we have about 2.5 to 3 months to wait for the I 130 to be complete. I am one that like to have everything in order ahead of time. as you said, I would rather have more than needed than not.

We have marraige certificates in French, English and Arabic Notarized by the Embassy and registered in Kairouan, married in Hajeb Layoun with her (suprizingly a lady preformed the marraige) notary stamp as well. We had to get permission from Kairouan "president" to marry because Saif was not yet 18

All these pieces of info such as the 3 passport picture (most only ask for 2) is EXACTLY the little things I need to know! Thank you Mountain Goat and Mr Mountain Goat :)We will have Saif birth record updated

You are very welcome!!

[I Love Islam 1]

All this is so VERY helpful, we have just begun the proccess. From looking at the other timelines we have about 2.5 to 3 months to wait for the I 130 to be complete. I am one that like to have everything in order ahead of time. as you said, I would rather have more than needed than not.

We have marraige certificates in French, English and Arabic Notarized by the Embassy and registered in Kairouan, married in Hajeb Layoun with her (suprizingly a lady preformed the marraige) notary stamp as well. We had to get permission from Kairouan "president" to marry because Saif was not yet 18

All these pieces of info such as the 3 passport picture (most only ask for 2) is EXACTLY the little things I need to know! Thank you Mountain Goat and Mr Mountain Goat :)We will have Saif birth record updated

Thanks!!! Great Information... like Lynn, im getting proactive as well.. :thumbs: