Waiting for interview date I am not able to go

[cocoadiva 2]

So my love is waiting for his interview date with Guyana Embassy. In the guidelines it states that me the petitioner is strongley recommended to be present at the interview to shorten the time but is not require. Unfortunately, I am not able to be there because I just started a new job and still under my 90 days probation. My friend's fiance now her husband went to his interview by himself in Guyana and had no problem. To be on the safe side I am going to write a letter to help him out, but not sure what to write about. Any advice?

Edited March 11, 2013 by cocoadiva

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

So my love is waiting for his interview date with Guyana Embassy. In the guidelines it states that me the petitioner is strongley recommended to be present at the interview to shorten the time but is not require. Unfortunately, I am not able to be there because I just started a new job and still under my 90 days probation. My friend's fiance now her husband went to his interview by himself in Guyana and had no problem. To be on the safe side I am going to write a letter to help him out, but not sure what to write about. Any advice?

Go to the interview. It is "strongly suggested" by the consulate.

I cannot suggest what to write in a LETTER to replace your presence at a known difficult consulate that suggests you be there. Contact VJ Member "TboneTX" he has a similar experience to relate.

I will relate that in my long experience, good spouses are 100,000 times harder to get than good jobs. I prioritize accordingly.

[CandZ 7]

Go to the interview. It is "strongly suggested" by the consulate.

I cannot suggest what to write in a LETTER to replace your presence at a known difficult consulate that suggests you be there. Contact VJ Member "TboneTX" he has a similar experience to relate.

I will relate that in my long experience, good spouses are 100,000 times harder to get than good jobs. I prioritize accordingly.

This is interesting. I was under the impression that I (the US petitioner) could go to the interview if I wanted, but wasn't required or "strongly suggested". My fiancee is going to interview at the Bratislava Embassy in Slovakia. Does it make a difference what country she is from, or is strongly suggested for everyone ?

[Rob & Monika 87]

This is interesting. I was under the impression that I (the US petitioner) could go to the interview if I wanted, but wasn't required or "strongly suggested". My fiancee is going to interview at the Bratislava Embassy in Slovakia. Does it make a difference what country she is from, or is strongly suggested for everyone ?

Ahoj! It's all about increasing the probability of an approval. Some countries have lower approval rates than others. It makes sense to do what you can to increase your odds, which includes both of you attending the interview. I chose to go to the interview just so we could spend time together. Canada does not have a high denial rate so it wasn't necessary for me to go.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

Go to the interview. It is "strongly suggested" by the consulate.

The OP said he could not go to the interview.

[baron555 934]

So my love is waiting for his interview date with Guyana Embassy. In the guidelines it states that me the petitioner is strongley recommended to be present at the interview to shorten the time but is not require. Unfortunately, I am not able to be there because I just started a new job and still under my 90 days probation. My friend's fiance now her husband went to his interview by himself in Guyana and had no problem. To be on the safe side I am going to write a letter to help him out, but not sure what to write about. Any advice?

Email the Embassy and reschedule the interview so that the petitioner can also attend.

[lost_at_sea 995]

Go to the interview. It is "strongly suggested" by the consulate.

I cannot suggest what to write in a LETTER to replace your presence at a known difficult consulate that suggests you be there. Contact VJ Member "TboneTX" he has a similar experience to relate.

I will relate that in my long experience, good spouses are 100,000 times harder to get than good jobs. I prioritize accordingly.

....and good jobs in recession America are necessary for sponsoring your good spouse. It's clear the OP can't attend the interview, so saying that they should go isn't dreadfully helpful.

To the OP: I think your idea of a letter, reconfirming your intent to marry etc. and making sure all support forms are in good order is a good start. I'd read all the consulate reviews and look for any red flags and see how you can address them in documentation form, send a ton of evidence of bonafide relationship etc.. If you can't go, you can't go, but it doesn't mean it's all bad.

[cocoadiva 2]

Thank you for the advice everyone!