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Bump- some new interviews coming up in Casa.

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

Bump- some new interviews coming up in Casa.

MDSMIF is coming up this Monday the 12th .... any more in the next few weeks ?

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Bump- some new interviews coming up in Casa.

MDSMIF is coming up this Monday the 12th .... any more in the next few weeks ?

There some who just got their NOA2 so interviews should be scheduing within te next few weeks.

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

Bump- some new interviews coming up in Casa.

MDSMIF is coming up this Monday the 12th .... any more in the next few weeks ?

There some who just got their NOA2 so interviews should be scheduing within te next few weeks.

Ohhhhhh I thought you meant there were some more interview dates scheduled. I miss a lot but I'm trying !

[sereia 0]

NOA2! waiting for the interview. thanks for all the help and support

[Michaela_Hassan 1]

NOA2! waiting for the interview. thanks for all the help and support

wooohooo congrats!!!

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From MDSMIF,

My fiancee and I are very nervous. We hope all goes well, God willing. I will write our result as soon as I can after her interview....

Thanks all for your support and information.

Myles and Leila

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szsz posted this on another thread, and I'm adding it here for anyone's reference. Looks like a compilation of questions that were asked of several different people, so some might not apply to your particular case:

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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[Sofiyya 1,687]

This is some information I PM to people about to do interviews. I’ve gleaned it from VJ posts, books I’ve read, and immigratin attorneys I’ve spoken to. For those prepping for an AOS interview, I can recommend a small but very informative book titled “Green Card Interview Questions and Answers: Dos and Don’ts, Keys to Successâ€, by Joseph Rotomi Famuyide, Esq. It is self-published, and although I found it through interlibrary loan, he lives in Brooklyn, NY and a copy can be obtained from him directly. These tips and questions are applicable to any country. I hope they can be helpful to someone.

Here are some tips for the interview:

1. Do not volunteer information. For most questions, the shorter and more direct the answers are, the shorter the interview and the higher the chance of success. If the question is a yes or no question, give yes or no answers only. If the question is a simple question like "What is your name?" answer simply with your name.

2. If you do not know the answer to a question, do not lie. Say, "I don't know the answer to that at this time." or "I don't remember."

3. The answer to many questions will be in the papers that were sent in the petitions. Questions like, "what are your husband's parent's names". They will expect you to know the information given in your petitions. Review everything in your paperwork with your wife before her interview, and do a mock interview to see how the information may be applied.

4. Avoid saying "I think . . .". Women do this a lot. The examiner will expect you to know not be unsure, of your answers. Also, avoid adding "umm", "you know" and "ahh" type fillers to your speech.

5. When applicable, don't just state, demonstrate. If the examiner asks a question that can be answered with a document or photograph(s), provide it along with your answer.

For example, if the examiner asks, "What does your family think of your husband?", give them a picture or two with your answer; "They like him very much. Here is a picture of him with my mother and father at my parent’s home."

Or, "How many attended your wedding?" Answer, "(give a number, then say) We have some lovely wedding photos of our guests having fun. Here are a few that I can show you."

6. Give American answers for dates and times. 12/24/07, not 24/12/07.

7. Dress well, but not overdressed.

8. Try to appear calm, well organized, and friendly. Nervousness raises suspicions.

9. Remain focused. If the examiner makes jokes, smile and enjoy, but do not make jokes too.

10. Make proper eye contact when conversing with the examiner, and try to control your own facial expressions so that your face remains pleasant and cordial.

11. Be audible so that your examiner doesn't have to ask you to repeat your answers.

12. Organize your papers in a way that will allow you to retrieve them easily and quickly. Examiners appreciate order and someone who doesn’t waste their time.

13. When the interview is over, always ask for the results. "What should I now tell my husband about my visa status after our interview?" Before you leave, have them explain any papers they give to you and/or any procedures they will be taking to complete your case. Try to get the examiner’s name for future reference, if needed. Write it down.

14. If the interview is in another city than the one you live in, arrive a day or two early to complete biometrics and get the results of your medical exam.

15. Arrive early to the consulate, but also be prepared to wait for a time past your scheduled interview appointment time. Be careful of thieves around the consulate if you have to carry cash. Bring ID; you cannot enter without it.

16. It is rare for the consulate to give you a visa on the spot. Be prepared to return for it, if approved.

For the interview, your SO should bring:

1. Original marriage documents, translations and certifications.

2. Formal, long form birth certificate.

3. Copies of any divorce records or death decrees of former SO(s).

4. Passport, with an expiration date of no earlier than 6 months. Try to have more than 6 months before expiration.

5. Police certificate with "Nothing" written on it, indicating no criminal record

6. Fingerprints (consulate will instruct you regarding how, when and where these will be taken). There is a fee for this.

7. Medical exam results (consulate will instruct you regarding how, when and where this will be taken). There is a fee for this. Make sure you get a copy from the medical examiner.

8. Passport type photos of each of you. (consulate will instruct you regarding these)

I made a list of what I've seen other people say their SOs were asked at consulates. I apologize for duplications, as I haven't edited the list yet. Make sure that your fiancé can spell your COMPLETE name. I apologize that the questions are worded as SO; I'm doing an IR1.

Possible interview questions

What's your SO's full name?

Has s/he 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?

What have you done when your SO came?

Where did you go?

Where does your SO live? Which city and state?

What does your SO do for a living?

Where does your SO work?

What is your SO's phone number?

Do you know how long your SO 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 your SO's family?

Where do your SO's parents live?

How do you communicate with your SO?

How do you keep in touch?

What language do you use to communicate with your SO?

How many times do you and your SO talk on the phone each month?

Why did you want to marry your SO?

Why would you choose to marry so much older/younger than you?

Do you want children?

What do your parents think about your marriage?

Do you love your SO?

What do you love about your SO?

Does your SO own or rent their home?

How much does your SO earn?

Write your SO's full name.

Have you ever been to the US?

When, for how long, and where did you live?

Do you have any relatives/friends in the US?

Where do they live?

What are your SO's parents' names?

Does your SO have any brothers or sisters?

What are their names?

What are your SO's hobbies and interests?

What are your hobbies and interests?

What do you have in common?

Do you know if your SO was married before?

How many times?

When did your SO divorce?

Does your SO have any children?

What are their (exes) names?

How do you get along with your SO's child(ren)?

Were you married before?

What is your SO's religious background?

Does your SO speak and understand your language?

Why do you want to come to the United States?

Do you have children?

How old is your SO?

What is your SO's birth date?

Where was your SO born?

Do you speak and understand your SO'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 your SO's work for and what is their title?

What is your SO's favorite food?

Where did your SO work in the past and for how long?

What color are your SO's eyes?

What color is your SO's hair?

Did you prepare the forms yourself?

Which university did your SO graduate from?

Which subjects has your SO studied?

Have you been in the military?

Talk about your experience in the military.

Who is the petitioner?

Please tell me more about your SO.

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

What is your SO's name?

How did you meet your SO?

When did you meet your SO?

When did you become engaged?

What made you decide to use the internet to find a SO?

How long was your SO married before?

Does he have children? How many?

What are their names?

How old is your SO?

When was your SO born?

How long has your SO been working for XYZ?

Have you met his/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 engagement party?

Who was there?

Was any of her family there?

Why weren't they there?

Where did you have your wedding?

What religion is your SO?

What is your religion?

When did your SO visit you?

How long did your SO stay each visit?

What do you do for work?

How do you communicate with your SO?

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

Where is your SO from?

What does your SO do?

When is your SO's birthday?

What did you send your SO?

When was your SO here?

Did you have an engagement ceremony?

Where do your SO parents live?

Where do your SO's siblings live?

What does your SO do?

What is your SO parents address?

What does your SO do?

What do you do?

Who are the people in the pictures?

What did you send to your SO?

What did your SO send to you?

How many times was your SO married?

What are the names of your SO's exes?

When was your SO's last divorce?

When did you meet your your SO?

When were you married?

What were the exact dates of your SO's visit?

Does your SO have children?

How many and what are their names?

Where do your SO 's parents live?

What did you do when your wife was in your country?

Where was the wedding?

Do you talk to men online?

How to you talk to your SO?

When did you meet your SO?

Were you talking to a lot of men on the Internet?

What do you and your SO talk about on the phone?

Do you have family in the US?

Who has custody of the children?

Where do your SO's exes live?

Will you be a good parent to your SO’s children?

Edited April 1, 2007 by Green-eyed girl

[Sofiyya 1,687]

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great job!!!!!

bumpy bumpity bump!

chi

[sereia 0]

this is intented for new applicants. i was with my fiance when he received his packet 4 last week.

the letter they send has been revised. it no longer crosses out the i-134...its just not there anymore. and it also now includes that you need the celibacy certificate, court, and police certificates. whew!!! no more guessing!

also, it included the paperwork they wanted my fiance to fill out but included outdated versions. i downloaded versions online before i went to see him...and compared the two. the papers included in his packet were expired long ago! do they do this on purpose to give you problems? or do they still accept the old versions? i filled out the new versions for him anyway just to be sure but i found that odd.

just thought i'd update!

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this is intented for new applicants. i was with my fiance when he received his packet 4 last week.

the letter they send has been revised. it no longer crosses out the i-134...its just not there anymore. and it also now includes that you need the celibacy certificate, court, and police certificates. whew!!! no more guessing!

also, it included the paperwork they wanted my fiance to fill out but included outdated versions. i downloaded versions online before i went to see him...and compared the two. the papers included in his packet were expired long ago! do they do this on purpose to give you problems? or do they still accept the old versions? i filled out the new versions for him anyway just to be sure but i found that odd.

just thought i'd update!

What a great update Jen. Thanks! I hope your fiance has no hurdles to jump through. Casa is no differenct than any consulate in the developing world. They want to make it difficult. Sometimes my firends who have gone through these other consulates (China, Argentina, India etc) and I just shake our heads at all the obstabes they seem to create. It is as if they want the benecificary to prove just how badly they want the visa.

Wishing you a easy interview. I am so glad you were there with him durign this time. I think the timing will help easy the process. But I am just guessing.