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Breterb   2

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This is something I should have asked a while ago. We are nearing the interview part of our journey, and I was curious.. what benefits would there be if I (petitioner) go to the interview with her (beneficiary)? If I go, would they see it as irresponsible for taking work off to be down there? Also what are the negatives about NOT going to the interview with her. I am 25, she is 21 years old. Any advice on that would be great. Thanks a lot everyone!

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Lonelywithouthim   5

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You must first find out if you are even allowed to go in with her during the interview. I went and it made no different because I wasn't able to go in with him. Good luck :thumbs:

I-129F

July of 2010: We met in Eritrean when I was on vacation.

August of 2010: Returned to U.S and we spoke on the phone everyday and still do (very costly).

December of 2010 to January 2011: went back to Eritrea to see him.

January 11, 2011- Engaged.

March 2, 2011: I-129F sent

March 13, 2012: Second interview. Placed on Administrative Processing.

October 16, 2012: Case sent back to USCIS

November 16, 2012 Case reaffirmed and sent back to the Department of State (according to the USCIS SITE)

November 28, 2012 Vermont Service Center received Petition back from Embassy.

March 2013- Returned K1 validity expired. Here we go again.... !

I-130

March 15, 2013 Married

April 29, 2013 Filed I-130

May 2, 2013: Received NOA1 via text/email

May 6, 2013: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail

XX- XX, 2013: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!

XX- XX, 2013: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail

XX- X, 2013: NVC received file

XX- X, 2013: NVC case number assigned

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Tintin and Mike Experienced

Tintin and Mike   127

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It's ideal but not required. Check with your consulate 1st if you're even allowed to be with applicant during the interview

Good luck!

K1
05/22/12 - Mailed I-129F
08/17/12 - Approved I-129F NOA2 (85 days)
11/19/12 - Approved Visa!! (179 days)
12/01/12 - POE Honolulu, HI
12/21/12 - Wedding Day!
AOS, EAD and AP
01/05/13 - Mailed I-485, I-765 and I-131
01/09/13 - USCIS accepted case and received text
01/11/13 - Cashed check
01/08/13 - Received NOA1
01/18/13 - Received Biometrics Appointment Notice
01/22/13 - Early Biometrics Walk-in (scheduled Feb 7)
01/27/13 - We're pregnant!!
02/04/13 - Received Appointment Notice
03/04/13 - Approved EAD and AP (58 days)
03/12/13 - Received EAD and AP combo card
03/12/13 - Interview and Approved GC (63 days)
03/20/13 - Received Green Card

10/3/13 - Baby #1 arrived

2/17/14 - Pregnant again! LOL

10/20/14 - Baby #2 arrived
ROC
01/09/15 - Mailed I-751

01/12/15 - NOA

01/16/15 - Received NOA Letter

01/20/15 - Mailed DMV 1yr Extension

02/05/15 - Received Biometrics Letter

02/09/15 - Early Bio (Walk-IN)

02/19/15 - Biometrics Appointment

06/15/15 - Approved
06/15/15 - Card Ordered and Mailed

08/22/15 - Card Received

N-400 on or after 12/15/15



and they'll live happily ever, ever after...
Relationship Journey: Our pursuit to happiness

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TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   45,285

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The petitioner's presence on the consular grounds is NEVER a drawback and ALWAYS a positive influence, even if it's "only" moral support for the beneficiary.

Some consulates require or expect that the petitioner be "in the vicinity" during the interview. This is independent of whether you, the petitioner, are actually invited IN to the interview.

An untold and unknowable number of "borderline" interviews have been tilted toward "granting of the visa" because the beneficiary went to the interview and handed the petitioner's U.S. passport to the CO, proving that the petitioner was on the premises and bolstering the evidence that the relationship was bona fide.

COs couldn't conceivably think that a petitioner was "irresponsible for taking off work to attend." The spoken or unspoken question is quite the opposite: "If he/she loves/cares for/is so committed to you as you would have us believe, then why isn't he/she here?" "Well, he/she couldn't get off work to come." Yeah, si man... this really helps support your case that this is a bona fide relationship.

If you can go, be there. I have not particularly heard that Chile is as tough as other Latin American consulates, but your presence will not hurt in any way, and it could help considerably in ways that you will never know. It is not an issue of whether you are invited INTO the interview itself, but that you are committed enough to be there for this most crucial step in the visa journey.

Edited by TBoneTX

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Pinkrlion   2,718

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This is something I should have asked a while ago. We are nearing the interview part of our journey, and I was curious.. what benefits would there be if I (petitioner) go to the interview with her (beneficiary)? If I go, would they see it as irresponsible for taking work off to be down there? Also what are the negatives about NOT going to the interview with her. I am 25, she is 21 years old. Any advice on that would be great. Thanks a lot everyone!

Although consulates are different, it is never a negative to attend the interview, if you re able. I have read other threads that the beneficiary was questioned in an indirect manner about if the petitioner was there.

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aws&ndd Rising Star

aws&ndd   103

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If you can go, I would definitely go!!! Our interview is next month and I made every effort possible to get free time so that I can be with my fiancee during this time. I don't see it as being irresponsible, I see it as I care so much for her that I am going to BE THERE for her.

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Pitaya Grand Master

Pitaya   2,577

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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The petitioner's presence on the consular grounds is NEVER a drawback and ALWAYS a positive influence, even if it's "only" moral support for the beneficiary.

Some consulates require or expect that the petitioner be "in the vicinity" during the interview. This is independent of whether you, the petitioner, are actually invited IN to the interview.

An untold and unknowable number of "borderline" interviews have been tilted toward "granting of the visa" because the beneficiary went to the interview and handed the petitioner's U.S. passport to the CO, proving that the petitioner was on the premises and bolstering the evidence that the relationship was bona fide.

COs couldn't conceivably think that a petitioner was "irresponsible for taking off work to attend." The spoken or unspoken question is quite the opposite: "If he/she loves/cares for/is so committed to you as you would have us believe, then why isn't he/she here?" "Well, he/she couldn't get off work to come." Yeah, si man... this really helps support your case that this is a bona fide relationship.

If you can go, be there. I have not particularly heard that Chile is as tough as other Latin American consulates, but your presence will not hurt in any way, and it could help considerably in ways that you will never know. It is not an issue of whether you are invited INTO the interview itself, but that you are committed enough to be there for this most crucial step in the visa journey.

I agree with T-Bone, si man! :thumbs:

I was able to be in Guangzhou during my wife and stepson's interview process. The Guangzhou consulate does not allow the petitioner into the interview. However, the moral support I was able to provide to them during this crucial step in the process was priceless. I gave my then-fiancee an "Evolution of Relationship" letter inserted into my passport prior to the interview. She presented it with the other evidence at the interview, The CO scanned the letter and passport, returned my passport, and commented that I was in the vicinity. I wanted to show my support for my future partner, and demonstrate to the CO that we have a committed and genuine relationship. We worked as a team and supported each other.

I presume that running the visa gauntlet at the Guangzhou consulate is tough. I don't know, I only have that one experience. Folks at the China forum banter about a 50% rejection rate. I don't know the specific numbers, but I do know that it is not a walk in the park. Again, we worked as a team and supported each other during this step in our visa journey.

Present as strong a case to the interviewing CO as you can. Your presence, directly or indirectly, will positively bolster your visa application. :thumbs:

Go, if you can! :star:

Good luck on your visa journey.

Edited by A&B

Completed: K1/K2 (271 days) - AOS/EAD/AP (134 days) - ROC (279 days)

"Si vis amari, ama" - Seneca

 

 

 

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