bring fiancee to interview?

[PrincessHalo 7]

Is the fiancee allowed to attend the interview? and if so will it be better for the case? Im always worried about having enough supporting evidence on why we should be approved. I want to be sure i can do my best and do everything possible!

[tmarie838 4]

Is the fiancee allowed to attend the interview? and if so will it be better for the case? Im always worried about having enough supporting evidence on why we should be approved. I want to be sure i can do my best and do everything possible!

Yes, you can both attend the interview. The visa can be approved without the petitioner being at the interview, but most of the time they strongly recommend they are both there. It definitely looks better for you if you make the effort to be there. If the petitioner is not able to attend, it's a good idea to write a letter explaining why he/she is not there.

[TBoneTX 45,287]

Yes, you can both attend the interview. The visa can be approved without the petitioner being at the interview, but most of the time they strongly recommend they are both there. It definitely looks better for you if you make the effort to be there. If the petitioner is not able to attend, it's a good idea to write a letter explaining why he/she is not there.

This, and thank you.

This question is asked sometimes several times a day on VisaJourney, which makes a little reading helpful and instructive.

Edited October 21, 2012 by TBoneTX

[PrincessHalo 7]

Oh sorry, I just skimmed over the most current last three pages and didn't recall seeing any related posts, but I will try to read more into things

thanks!

[TBoneTX 45,287]

Oh sorry, I just skimmed over the most current last three pages and didn't recall seeing any related posts, but I will try to read more into things

[PrincessHalo 7]

Well my fiancé emailed the New Delhi us embassy to ask if the fiancee is allowed and they said this:

Thank you for writing to the US Visa Service Desk.

We understand that you want to know whether you can take your American Fiance along with you to the interview.

We wish to inform you that according to the rules of the U.S.Embassy/Consulate only those people whose appointment is scheduled can attend the interview apart from them no one is allowed for the interview.

So...

[PrincessHalo 7]

So is assume the itnterview appointment is assigned only for only the foreign applicant, and not addressed to both ?

[tmarie838 4]

Well my fiancé emailed the New Delhi us embassy to ask if the fiancee is allowed and they said this:

Thank you for writing to the US Visa Service Desk.

We understand that you want to know whether you can take your American Fiance along with you to the interview.

We wish to inform you that according to the rules of the U.S.Embassy/Consulate only those people whose appointment is scheduled can attend the interview apart from them no one is allowed for the interview.

So...

I guess I was wrong! I've never heard of the fiance not being allowed at the interview. Then again, every embassy is different. Usually they prefer that both are there.

[TBoneTX 45,287]

It still scores points if the petitioner is "on the consular premises" -- in the waiting area or even outside on the grounds. If the beneficiary walks in to the interview and hands the petitioner's U.S. passport to the consul, it can turn a borderline interview into a success or convert a weak case into a fighting chance.

And, it could lead to the petitioner's being invited into the interview itself.

Edited October 23, 2012 by TBoneTX

[PrincessHalo 7]

True,

I am assuming when people get their interview slip it only says beneficiarie's name? Not both?

Has anyone interviewed in New Delhi ?

[Rob and Patty 2]

Had our interview today, I was not allowed to accompany my fiance and was instead directed to a separate waiting room building. This was the case for the medical exam and for the ASC interview also. My fiance was asked during the consulate interview whether I was here with her, so perhaps it counts for something.

[Abell 11]

well if you are loaded and can spend few thousand dollars to flight there then go ahead, but I've seen consular and uscis instructions saying that only beneficiary is allowed on interview so petitioner presence is unnecessary unless of cause you have a very tricky case with high chance of denial or maybe consular is in the country with higher chance of fraud, and no need to explain to them why you are not there, they understand the distance factor

[TBoneTX 45,287]

well if you are loaded and can spend few thousand dollars to flight there then go ahead, but I've seen consular and uscis instructions saying that only beneficiary is allowed on interview so petitioner presence is unnecessary unless of cause you have a very tricky case with high chance of denial or maybe consular is in the country with higher chance of fraud, and no need to explain to them why you are not there, they understand the distance factor

This is dangerous and irresponsible advice.

There is a difference between being allowed in the actual interview and the positive effect (in the consul's mind and in your beneficiary's confidence level) of being on the consular premises.

Just because the petitioner might not be allowed in the INTERVIEW does not negate the benefit of BEING ON THE PREMISES.

As stated earlier, countless borderline interviews have been turned into positive interviews, and negative-looking interviews have been given a fighting chance, precisely because the petitioner was ON THE PREMISES. We will never know the exact number, because the consuls usually won't say, but it happens. Read the embassy reviews and anecdotal experiences from members.

Please refrain from offering faulty reasoning and exceptionally damaging advice. People in this forum are early in the process and can fall for inaccurate claims.

[Abell 11]

This is dangerous and irresponsible advice.

There is a difference between being allowed in the actual interview and the positive effect (in the consul's mind and in your beneficiary's confidence level) of being on the consular premises.

Just because the petitioner might not be allowed in the INTERVIEW does not negate the benefit of BEING ON THE PREMISES.

As stated earlier, countless borderline interviews have been turned into positive interviews, and negative-looking interviews have been given a fighting chance, precisely because the petitioner was ON THE PREMISES. We will never know the exact number, because the consuls usually won't say, but it happens. Read the embassy reviews and anecdotal experiences from members.

Please refrain from offering faulty reasoning and exceptionally damaging advice. People in this forum are early in the process and can fall for inaccurate claims.

this is true and already covered in my answer:

well if you are loaded and can spend few thousand dollars to flight there then go ahead, but I've seen consular and uscis instructions saying that only beneficiary is allowed on interview so petitioner presence is unnecessary unless of cause you have a very tricky case with high chance of denial or maybe consular is in the country with higher chance of fraud, and no need to explain to them why you are not there, they understand the distance factor

[feli114 65]

well if you are loaded and can spend few thousand dollars to flight there then go ahead, but I've seen consular and uscis instructions saying that only beneficiary is allowed on interview so petitioner presence is unnecessary unless of cause you have a very tricky case with high chance of denial or maybe consular is in the country with higher chance of fraud, and no need to explain to them why you are not there, they understand the distance factor

I'm not loaded, but I did go to my husband's interview. They questioned me as well. The interview lasted about 10 minutes. I think its great moral support if you can be there, after this IS the person you are supposed to be spending the rest of your life with.