VISA APROBADA - tips

[Corina A. 2]

• ladies, don't take a purse (they'll let you skip in line if you don't bring one)
  
• you will be standing a very long time - wear comfy shoes
  
• the consulate is not air conditioned, dress accordingly
  
• make your man hold your evidence (their line moved WAY faster & they barely search them)
  
• get there early! we got there at 4 AM - first ones
  
• take a cab, buscones hassle you about parking - ignore them completely, everything they say is unreliable to say the least
  
• take a stapler & hole punch in your suitcase (but not the the consulate)
  
• practice interviewing each other
  
• answer only what you are asked - don't give details you weren't asked for
  
• take your time when answering
  
• ask the to repeat if necessary
  
• keep your cool!
  

this is how i set up my binder, it worked well for me although the only thing we were asked for (besides forms & govt docs were pictures)

Cita appointment letter (blue) you’ll need it to get inside (inside the front plastic cover)

Page protector in front

- DS-230 Part I

- DS-230 Part II (firmar en consul)

- DS-156 (2 copies)

2 Passport photos

- DS-156K (1 copy firmar en consul)

-DS-157 (for males only)

- I-134 (Affidavit of Support)

Tab 1:

fiance birth certificate

fiance police certificate

copy of cedula

Letters of intents

Banco Popular receipts

Consultorios de visa receipt

NOA 1 (original & copy)

NOA 2 (original & copy)

Tab 2:

Petitioner birth certificate

Tax returns (2012-2010)

Employment letter

Pay check stubs (6 months)

Bank letter

Bank statements (6 months)

Tab 3:

Proof of travel

Tab 4:

Telephone communication

Tab 5:

Emails

IM’s

Tab 6:

Western Union receipts

Additional items:

passports

cedula

Results from medical exam

Photo album

Engagement ring receipt

i read LOTS of reviews & compiled a list of questions that people said they were asked at the interview, this is what my fiance & i practiced with, i tried to categorize them, and some of them are repetitive, i know

Basic Questions (about each other)

Full name

DOB

Hometown

Address

Phone number

Color, make & model of their car

Who does your fiancé live with?

What is fiancé’s favorite food?

Do you send your fiancé money? When was the last time and how much?

Have you been married before?

Do you have any children (together)?

Does your fiancé live in a house or apartment? How many rooms?

Are you/he religious? Do you go to church?

Have you ever applied for a visa?

Has anyone ever applied for a visa on your behalf?

Have you ever been in trouble with the law?

How did you learn English/Spanish?

Work/education Questions

Name of fiancé’s employer & their position

How long has your fiancé had his/her current job?

How does your fiancé get to work?

What is your fiancé’s work schedule?

What is the highest level of education you (or your fiancé) have completed?

What was his/her major?

Where did she used to work?

Under what job title did she work as?

Basic Questions (about family)

Mother’s maiden name

Parents & siblings names, number of siblings

Birthplaces of fiance’s parents

Where is your family from?

Has your fiancé met your family?

Do you have family in DR/USA?

Are your fiancées parents married? Do they live together?

Basic Questions (about the relationship)

How did you meet?

When did you meet?

Where did you meet?

When did we officially begin dating?

Have long have you been a couple?

Have your parents met your fiancé?

When & where did he/you propose?

Who was there?

What did you do after?

How (and how often) do you communicate?

When did you decide to meet in person?

How did the relationship evolve?

Did you buy her an engagement ring? Who was with you?

Do you have wedding bands?

Questions about travel

what made you vacation in DR 1st time?

How many trips have I made since I met him?

Has your fiancé ever traveled to USA?

Where do you stay when you visit the country?

What airline did you fly?

Who picked you up from the airport?

How long was your last trip?

Questions about the wedding

Do you have any wedding plans?

Church or civil ceremony?

When is the wedding?

How many people will attend?

Why do you want to get married in the US instead of in the DR?

What plans do you have for your honeymoon?

Who's paying for the wedding?

Where do you intend to work when you get to the USA?

Where are you going to live?

Questions about (future) children

Have you thought about having kids?

Can you have kids?

Are you avoiding having kids?

Do you want any kids?

Have you chosen any names for your (future) children?

Intimate questions

When and where was the first time you had sex?

Were you a virgin?

Did/do you use condoms?

Did you have sex last night/this morning/when was the last time?

Were the lights off or on?

Who showered first this morning?

Are you/ is she on birth control?

Are/is she on birth control when in USA/DR?

Does he/she have another partner there?

When was the last time you had sex?

What color underwear you have on?

What side of the bed we slept on?

Did have sex this morning, last night, when was the last time?

What color were the sheets in our bed?

When was your last kiss?

How often do you have sex?

las cosas pequeñas

What did you eat for dinner last night?

What color is your/your fiance’s toothbrush?

Who got up first?

Do you drink coffee and how do you take it?

Did you call each other for your birthdays? (Who called who)

Where did you/your fiancé spend your/their birthday?

Did you watch TV last night?

What did you watch?

What size shoe does your partner wear?

Gifts

What gifts did you bring this trip/last trip?

Where did you/your fiancé spend New Year’s? Did you guys speak?

Where did you spend your birthday?

i hope this helps, feel free to message me w/ any questions, i'll do my best to help you any way i can!

Edited April 25, 2013 by Corina A.

[Jose&Karolina 5]

they ask you questions about sex??? ####### i guess it makes sense since you are at a high risk/fraud consulate but still #######

Edited April 25, 2013 by polishvisa

[TBoneTX 46,125]

*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the Embassy/Consulate forum -- some information is specific to the Dominican Republic; other points can apply generally. ***

[DeniseD 3]

This is great information. Thank you so much, being that my interview is in 3 weeks!!

I have a few questions; the DS forms, do we turn in both spanish and english? Do we have to translate the police certificate? and under a K-1 Visa, is it absolutely necessary to get the vaccines?? Thank you for any information given

[Corina A. 2]

i only did the DS forms in English. the vaccines are not required but its just easier to get them done at consultorios de visa that way they are sent straight to the consulate. we got the birth certificate & police certificates translated but they didn't ask for the translations so i didn't give it to them.

[xalex693x 0]

i only did the DS forms in English. the vaccines are not required but its just easier to get them done at consultorios de visa that way they are sent straight to the consulate. we got the birth certificate & police certificates translated but they didn't ask for the translations so i didn't give it to them.

you said you brought the medical exams with you. Do i have to pick them up?

[Corina A. 2]

no, they sent them over but take the receipts & proof of vaccinations just in case your results don't reach the consulate in time

[ixsa 0]

• ladies, don't take a purse (they'll let you skip in line if you don't bring one)
• you will be standing a very long time - wear comfy shoes
• the consulate is not air conditioned, dress accordingly
• make your man hold your evidence (their line moved WAY faster & they barely search them)
• get there early! we got there at 4 AM - first ones
• take a cab, buscones hassle you about parking - ignore them completely, everything they say is unreliable to say the least
• take a stapler & hole punch in your suitcase (but not the the consulate)
• practice interviewing each other
• answer only what you are asked - don't give details you weren't asked for
• take your time when answering
• ask the to repeat if necessary
• keep your cool!

this is how i set up my binder, it worked well for me although the only thing we were asked for (besides forms & govt docs were pictures)

Cita appointment letter (blue) you’ll need it to get inside (inside the front plastic cover)

Page protector in front

- DS-230 Part I

- DS-230 Part II (firmar en consul)

- DS-156 (2 copies)

2 Passport photos

- DS-156K (1 copy firmar en consul)

-DS-157 (for males only)

- I-134 (Affidavit of Support)

Tab 1:

fiance birth certificate

fiance police certificate

copy of cedula

Letters of intents

Banco Popular receipts

Consultorios de visa receipt

NOA 1 (original & copy)

NOA 2 (original & copy)

Tab 2:

Petitioner birth certificate

Tax returns (2012-2010)

Employment letter

Pay check stubs (6 months)

Bank letter

Bank statements (6 months)

Tab 3:

Proof of travel

Tab 4:

Telephone communication

Tab 5:

Emails

IM’s

Tab 6:

Western Union receipts

Additional items:

passports

cedula

Results from medical exam

Photo album

Engagement ring receipt

i read LOTS of reviews & compiled a list of questions that people said they were asked at the interview, this is what my fiance & i practiced with, i tried to categorize them, and some of them are repetitive, i know

Basic Questions (about each other)

Full name

DOB

Hometown

Address

Phone number

Color, make & model of their car

Who does your fiancé live with?

What is fiancé’s favorite food?

Do you send your fiancé money? When was the last time and how much?

Have you been married before?

Do you have any children (together)?

Does your fiancé live in a house or apartment? How many rooms?

Are you/he religious? Do you go to church?

Have you ever applied for a visa?

Has anyone ever applied for a visa on your behalf?

Have you ever been in trouble with the law?

How did you learn English/Spanish?

Work/education Questions

Name of fiancé’s employer & their position

How long has your fiancé had his/her current job?

How does your fiancé get to work?

What is your fiancé’s work schedule?

What is the highest level of education you (or your fiancé) have completed?

What was his/her major?

Where did she used to work?

Under what job title did she work as?

Basic Questions (about family)

Mother’s maiden name

Parents & siblings names, number of siblings

Birthplaces of fiance’s parents

Where is your family from?

Has your fiancé met your family?

Do you have family in DR/USA?

Are your fiancées parents married? Do they live together?

Basic Questions (about the relationship)

How did you meet?

When did you meet?

Where did you meet?

When did we officially begin dating?

Have long have you been a couple?

Have your parents met your fiancé?

When & where did he/you propose?

Who was there?

What did you do after?

How (and how often) do you communicate?

When did you decide to meet in person?

How did the relationship evolve?

Did you buy her an engagement ring? Who was with you?

Do you have wedding bands?

Questions about travel

what made you vacation in DR 1st time?

How many trips have I made since I met him?

Has your fiancé ever traveled to USA?

Where do you stay when you visit the country?

What airline did you fly?

Who picked you up from the airport?

How long was your last trip?

Questions about the wedding

Do you have any wedding plans?

Church or civil ceremony?

When is the wedding?

How many people will attend?

Why do you want to get married in the US instead of in the DR?

What plans do you have for your honeymoon?

Who's paying for the wedding?

Where do you intend to work when you get to the USA?

Where are you going to live?

Questions about (future) children

Have you thought about having kids?

Can you have kids?

Are you avoiding having kids?

Do you want any kids?

Have you chosen any names for your (future) children?

Intimate questions

When and where was the first time you had sex?

Were you a virgin?

Did/do you use condoms?

Did you have sex last night/this morning/when was the last time?

Were the lights off or on?

Who showered first this morning?

Are you/ is she on birth control?

Are/is she on birth control when in USA/DR?

Does he/she have another partner there?

When was the last time you had sex?

What color underwear you have on?

What side of the bed we slept on?

Did have sex this morning, last night, when was the last time?

What color were the sheets in our bed?

When was your last kiss?

How often do you have sex?

las cosas pequeñas

What did you eat for dinner last night?

What color is your/your fiance’s toothbrush?

Who got up first?

Do you drink coffee and how do you take it?

Did you call each other for your birthdays? (Who called who)

Where did you/your fiancé spend your/their birthday?

Did you watch TV last night?

What did you watch?

What size shoe does your partner wear?

Gifts

What gifts did you bring this trip/last trip?

Where did you/your fiancé spend New Year’s? Did you guys speak?

Where did you spend your birthday?

i hope this helps, feel free to message me w/ any questions, i'll do my best to help you any way i can!

[ixsa 0]

thank you so much for your information especially question to review, we were denied June 27,2011, and my case was just reaffirmed last Friday and sent to NVC for further possessing...I'm currently just waiting for a new interview and very nervous about the questions as that why they denied us in the beginning. When I get home i'm going to add the ones the sent me in our denial letter if you dont mind to help anyone else that may be in need going to the Dominican Embassy.

[ixsa 0]

they ask you questions about sex??? ####### i guess it makes sense since you are at a high risk/fraud consulate but still #######

They Do???? I was denied and am waiting for my next interview. Our case was just reaffirmed last week ... They asked us if when we had sex the last time were the lights on or off??? thats one i can remember....

[Jose&Karolina 5]

can someone chime in here? this seems all a bit to strange. would they ask this in warsaw? i read countless warsaw interviews and most of them were a few questions about how we met and what we will do and they were done... wth is this talk about kinky sex??

[Corina A. 2]

the Dominican Republic is an EXTREMELY high fraud country. if the consular officer suspects you of fraud they will question you harshly - maybe even interview you separately. This actually happened to me & not only was I asked about sex, the consular officer made insulting implications. I posted this specifically for ppl who will be processed through the Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. I compiled this list of questions from (Dominican) reviews I read here on VJ. Besides, it doesn't hurt to be extra prepared - the confidence that comes with practice calms the nerves (in my opinion)

[davenella 21]

They Do???? I was denied and am waiting for my next interview. Our case was just reaffirmed last week ... They asked us if when we had sex the last time were the lights on or off??? thats one i can remember....

Why they denied you the visa?

[davenella 21]

• ladies, don't take a purse (they'll let you skip in line if you don't bring one)
• you will be standing a very long time - wear comfy shoes
• the consulate is not air conditioned, dress accordingly
• make your man hold your evidence (their line moved WAY faster & they barely search them)
• get there early! we got there at 4 AM - first ones
• take a cab, buscones hassle you about parking - ignore them completely, everything they say is unreliable to say the least
• take a stapler & hole punch in your suitcase (but not the the consulate)
• practice interviewing each other
• answer only what you are asked - don't give details you weren't asked for
• take your time when answering
• ask the to repeat if necessary
• keep your cool!

this is how i set up my binder, it worked well for me although the only thing we were asked for (besides forms & govt docs were pictures)

Cita appointment letter (blue) youll need it to get inside (inside the front plastic cover)

Page protector in front

- DS-230 Part I

- DS-230 Part II (firmar en consul)

- DS-156 (2 copies)

2 Passport photos

- DS-156K (1 copy firmar en consul)

-DS-157 (for males only)

- I-134 (Affidavit of Support)

Tab 1:

fiance birth certificate

fiance police certificate

copy of cedula

Letters of intents

Banco Popular receipts

Consultorios de visa receipt

NOA 1 (original & copy)

NOA 2 (original & copy)

Tab 2:

Petitioner birth certificate

Tax returns (2012-2010)

Employment letter

Pay check stubs (6 months)

Bank letter

Bank statements (6 months)

Tab 3:

Proof of travel

Tab 4:

Telephone communication

Tab 5:

Emails

IMs

Tab 6:

Western Union receipts

Additional items:

passports

cedula

Results from medical exam

Photo album

Engagement ring receipt

i read LOTS of reviews & compiled a list of questions that people said they were asked at the interview, this is what my fiance & i practiced with, i tried to categorize them, and some of them are repetitive, i know

Basic Questions (about each other)

Full name

DOB

Hometown

Address

Phone number

Color, make & model of their car

Who does your fiancé live with?

What is fiancés favorite food?

Do you send your fiancé money? When was the last time and how much?

Have you been married before?

Do you have any children (together)?

Does your fiancé live in a house or apartment? How many rooms?

Are you/he religious? Do you go to church?

Have you ever applied for a visa?

Has anyone ever applied for a visa on your behalf?

Have you ever been in trouble with the law?

How did you learn English/Spanish?

Work/education Questions

Name of fiancés employer & their position

How long has your fiancé had his/her current job?

How does your fiancé get to work?

What is your fiancés work schedule?

What is the highest level of education you (or your fiancé) have completed?

What was his/her major?

Where did she used to work?

Under what job title did she work as?

Basic Questions (about family)

Mothers maiden name

Parents & siblings names, number of siblings

Birthplaces of fiances parents

Where is your family from?

Has your fiancé met your family?

Do you have family in DR/USA?

Are your fiancées parents married? Do they live together?

Basic Questions (about the relationship)

How did you meet?

When did you meet?

Where did you meet?

When did we officially begin dating?

Have long have you been a couple?

Have your parents met your fiancé?

When & where did he/you propose?

Who was there?

What did you do after?

How (and how often) do you communicate?

When did you decide to meet in person?

How did the relationship evolve?

Did you buy her an engagement ring? Who was with you?

Do you have wedding bands?

Questions about travel

what made you vacation in DR 1st time?

How many trips have I made since I met him?

Has your fiancé ever traveled to USA?

Where do you stay when you visit the country?

What airline did you fly?

Who picked you up from the airport?

How long was your last trip?

Questions about the wedding

Do you have any wedding plans?

Church or civil ceremony?

When is the wedding?

How many people will attend?

Why do you want to get married in the US instead of in the DR?

What plans do you have for your honeymoon?

Who's paying for the wedding?

Where do you intend to work when you get to the USA?

Where are you going to live?

Questions about (future) children

Have you thought about having kids?

Can you have kids?

Are you avoiding having kids?

Do you want any kids?

Have you chosen any names for your (future) children?

Intimate questions

When and where was the first time you had sex?

Were you a virgin?

Did/do you use condoms?

Did you have sex last night/this morning/when was the last time?

Were the lights off or on?

Who showered first this morning?

Are you/ is she on birth control?

Are/is she on birth control when in USA/DR?

Does he/she have another partner there?

When was the last time you had sex?

What color underwear you have on?

What side of the bed we slept on?

Did have sex this morning, last night, when was the last time?

What color were the sheets in our bed?

When was your last kiss?

How often do you have sex?

las cosas pequeñas

What did you eat for dinner last night?

What color is your/your fiances toothbrush?

Who got up first?

Do you drink coffee and how do you take it?

Did you call each other for your birthdays? (Who called who)

Where did you/your fiancé spend your/their birthday?

Did you watch TV last night?

What did you watch?

What size shoe does your partner wear?

Gifts

What gifts did you bring this trip/last trip?

Where did you/your fiancé spend New Years? Did you guys speak?

Where did you spend your birthday?

i hope this helps, feel free to message me w/ any questions, i'll do my best to help you any way i can!</p>

Gracias y felicitaciones ⭐⭐⭐