Interview, who should answer?

[Richard-Y-Abigail 18]

Not only did I attend the K-1 interview with my fiance, they interviewed us together, then had me sit down, interviewed her, then had her sit down, and had me go to the window. The IO then proceeded to ask me the exact same questions that he asked my fiance. We both made mistakes on our answers, but we were approved anyways. Imagine that.

[TBoneTX 44,674]

Not only did I attend the K-1 interview with my fiance, they interviewed us together, then had me sit down, interviewed her, then had her sit down, and had me go to the window. The IO then proceeded to ask me the exact same questions that he asked my fiance. We both made mistakes on our answers, but we were approved anyways. Imagine that.

You got a Stokes interview, si man.

[yachachiq12 43]

So the petitioner is just supposed to sit there and look pretty while they carry on with the interview?

You're overthinking it. It will be obvious who should respond. They'll direct inquiries to both of you. It will be like a conversation between acquaintances. Go with the flow...

[Richard-Y-Abigail 18]

I "pushed, pleaded and begged" to go into the interview with her. She had to bring all three children, and the guards at the consulate saw how difficult it would be to be interviewed and care for the children. I presented myself at the window with her, and offered to help, or even be interviewed. The IO was genial, and had a good attitude with us. I stayed at the window until he asked me to have a seat. We all had a good time, even the kids were treated great. This is a stokes interview?

[C-ma'am 684]

I "pushed, pleaded and begged" to go into the interview with her. She had to bring all three children, and the guards at the consulate saw how difficult it would be to be interviewed and care for the children. I presented myself at the window with her, and offered to help, or even be interviewed. The IO was genial, and had a good attitude with us. I stayed at the window until he asked me to have a seat. We all had a good time, even the kids were treated great. This is a stokes interview?

One that's very "invasive", if you will... they can ask you anything from .. what color panties your fiancee is wearing at the time? or when was the last time you had sex?

[TBoneTX 44,674]

I "pushed, pleaded and begged" to go into the interview with her. She had to bring all three children, and the guards at the consulate saw how difficult it would be to be interviewed and care for the children. I presented myself at the window with her, and offered to help, or even be interviewed. The IO was genial, and had a good attitude with us. I stayed at the window until he asked me to have a seat. We all had a good time, even the kids were treated great. This is a stokes interview?

Oh, not at all, no man (lucky you, and compassionate you, to help with the kids, si man!). The way you put it above, it sure sounded like one.

One that's very "invasive", if you will... they can ask you anything from .. what color panties your fiancee is wearing at the time? or when was the last time you had sex?

Si, man (sigh, man).

[Richard-Y-Abigail 18]

Our interview was carried out with respect. One question that he asked us was the last time that we argued. My reason for entering with my fiance was sound. Our youngest was still in diapers, and the other two were so young. No one felt that we were pushy, or invasive. At the time that that we did our K-1, we had not spoke with anyone that was filing for any type of Visa, and did not know about VJ. Our heads were clear, our conscience clean, and we had no preconceptions. We entered happy to finally have our chance to speak with the very person who would decide our fate. Not one time did we have any doubts that we would fail. For us, our interview at the Juarez consulate was merely a formality. It never occurred to us that we would not be successful. We prepared well. We dressed well. Our answers were not rehearsed. For us, it was a pleasurable event.

[C-ma'am 684]

Tbone had his interview with his fiancee, in Ecuador... apparently, at that Embassy, they are famous for conducting Stokes Interviews.

[Hank_ 9,174]

So the petitioner is just supposed to sit there and look pretty while they carry on with the interview?

That's about it, unless the CO directs a question to you specifically.

[Hank_ 9,174]

vj friend,

never heard about k-1 applicant/petitioner had been interviewed in seperate room this would apply when u file for green card,base on my experience.You gotta relax it ain't ganna happen.

Yes this does happen, maybe not in the Phils but other embassies for sure.

[Hank_ 9,174]

My fiancee is a filipina living in dubai and so will interview in abu dhabi. Should I the petitioner be there when she has her interview?

I would suggest asking this question in the country specific forum as some embassies won't allow the petitioner even in the embassy.

Edited March 12, 2012 by Hank_Amy

[brian_n_phuong 193]

I would suggest asking this question in the country specific forum as some embassies won't allow the petitioner even in the embassy.

Yes, they need to stop posting in the K1 forum, only those requiring Manila specific information are allowed to do that!.

[gland 5]

I came up with a question. During a K-1 interview (If both petitioner and beneficiary go to it), how do we know who's supposed to answer the questions? I'm talking about, like...

- How did you guys meet?

- How did he propose?

- What do you guys plan to do when you get back?

etc..

Is the CO going to look at whoever he wants to answer the question or can either of us answer?

In our interview I was there only for a part of it. They asked me a few questions then told me to take a seat until they asked for me again. Which they didn't and we passed.

[Enigma11561 336]

She is applying for the visa and wanting to gain entry to the U.S. Typically she is the one to go, alone, to be interviewed. It is HER interview. Having said that, and as others have stated up thread, sometimes it is allowed for the petitioner to be present. Sometimes mandatory. And sometimes the petitioner is not allowed to be present at all.It is really up to the embassy to make that call. Many folks here will agree that if you are there, even if only for emotional support, it cannot hurt and could be beneficial. I know of one friend whose wife, then fiancee was being questioned pretty hard until she finally said, "if you don't believe me ask him, he is just outside". Visa was approved.

[yachachiq12 43]

In Lima, it's a good idea for the petitioner to be present, but not mandatory.