k-1 visa interview on September 3th fiance can't come

[alexyvet 0]

hello everyone, my interview is the 3th of september in the embassy of peru and it seems to be my fiance can't come, because of work, he kinda just start in this new job. This is gonna be really bad for me in the interview?

[vegasbound 83]

Check out the info for the embassy in Peru.

It does say that it is highly recommended for the USC to attend the interview.

Maybe he can provide a letter explaining the reason he can't attend with a copy of employment offer letter to show that he just started at his new job so you can bring to the interview.

[lost_at_sea 995]

http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php?cnty=Peru&cty=&dfilter=5&topic=K1+Visa

Read the reviews for your consulate to put your mind at ease. You'll see a couple of reviews that show people going alone and it being fine! I don't think Peru is one of the "must both attend" embassies, so don't unduly worry.

Edited August 10, 2013 by lost_at_sea

[jenni17 36]

hello everyone, my interview is the 3th of september in the embassy of peru and it seems to be my fiance can't come, because of work, he kinda just start in this new job. This is gonna be really bad for me in the interview?

I flew down to attend the interview, but the CO looked very surprised when both of us walked into the room... she was like "Oh, you're both here? That's great!" but i got the feeling that it's not at all required. I just preferred to go to give my fiance a little more confidence and to be able to share the moment together. But I wouldn't worry if he can't attend, as long as you have evidence of a solid relationship you'll be fine. Bring lots of pictures, that's mostly what Lima looks at. If you're asked about why he's not there... work is absolutely a valid reason.

One thing I would mention though, I also just started in a new job after moving back to the states from Peru in January. I've been at my company for 4 months now and my previous two years tax returns obviously didn't show my current income since the job is recent. The Peru embassy ended up requiring a co-sponsor. They wouldn't accept just my employment letter and pay stubs as proof of income. So if your fiance is in the same situation since you say his job is new, you may want to look into bringing co-sponsor docs just in case... I was really surprised that they were so strict, luckily I had brought a I-134 and supporting evidence from my mom just in case. Everything else was a breeze, they asked very few questions and both interviewers at the embassy were very friendly!

Good Luck!

[alexyvet 0]

thank you everybody for the experience and the links, were very usefull

[TBoneTX 46,123]

Please let us know how it goes. Be thankful that you're not interviewing by yourself in the smaller country just north of yours.

(Organizer hat on)

*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the Embassy/Consulate forum -- topic involves that phase. ***

Edited August 11, 2013 by TBoneTX

[Matthewba7 2]

I think you will be fine. My impression was that it was a positive that I attended the interview with my wife, but I think it would have been fine if I wasn't there also.