does USC need to attend interview in peru?

[michela 4]

OK this is my first post here, I'm starting the application process for the k-1 visa to have my boyfriend come to the US. I am currently living in Peru with him, but will be going back to the states in april. Do I need to be at the interview with him? I really want to go back to the states and start working, plus I have already purchased my ticket. Did I just screw myself?

[flipside 0]

Do you need to be there? No... You can relax now.

Some people just like to be there for support.

[mercuryroad 0]

I've heard different things, but it surely would not hurt. I plan on being at the interview in Lima on March 15th. For me, there's no way I would take any chances on this.....if my presence helps, then I'm there.

[Artegal 1]

I attended the interview with my wife. It is not a "requirement." But you may want to attend. If you do attend--be prepared to answer questions also--as you will also be interviewed. The day I went to the interview only about 20% of those there that day had the USC there with them for interview. Also I have read where people have been denied the visa with or without the USC present--so its not safe to say your presence will guarantee the visa is approved.

What will guarantee the visa is to be prepared and truthful. Have all your documents and stories straight and you sail through no problem. Good luck!

[flipside 0]

I've heard different things, but it surely would not hurt.

As far as the OP's question goes, there are no "hearing different things". There is no requirement for the USC to be at the interview.

Will it hurt? Probable not. Will it help? Who knows? The question was: is it required? The answer is no.

[mercuryroad 0]

I've heard different things, but it surely would not hurt.

As far as the OP's question goes, there are no "hearing different things". There is no requirement for the USC to be at the interview.

Will it hurt? Probable not. Will it help? Who knows? The question was: is it required? The answer is no.

Wow....what crawled up your rear end?

Yes, it is true that is not required for the USC to be present at the time of the interview......but we all know that sometimes the unwritten rules and perceptions are more important. I talked to a couple of people that went through the U.S. embassy in Lima and the feeling was that it helped.

I suggest to the OP that you do a search in the profile for people that have gone through Lima and get their perspective.

[meauxna 15]

I've heard different things, but it surely would not hurt.

As far as the OP's question goes, there are no "hearing different things". There is no requirement for the USC to be at the interview.

Will it hurt? Probable not. Will it help? Who knows? The question was: is it required? The answer is no.

flipside,

Message boards like this are partly for clearing up facts, but mainly for sharing experiences of reality.

Peru has a funny reputation and it was a defacto unwritten rule that the USC petitioner had to appear at the interview if the visa was going to be issued. I know this from reading others' experiences. I don't know what is happening there currently, but the OP has a valid question that should be addressed by people who have recently gone through that Consulate.

[flipside 0]

My apologies then. I wasn't aware of any unwritten rules.

[meauxna 15]

My apologies then. I wasn't aware of any unwritten rules.

It *does* look pretty stoopid written that way... Just putting in my two cents that the OP is wise to ask

[zyggy 9]

My apologies then. I wasn't aware of any unwritten rules.

It *does* look pretty stoopid written that way... Just putting in my two cents that the OP is wise to ask

Yes... the Lima consulate will not issue the visa until they have talked to the USC. At times they will allow a phone interview (have heard this on occassion), but usually they issue a 221g and won't issue the visa until the USC appears and they can interview the USC as well.

[michela 4]

Yes... the Lima consulate will not issue the visa until they have talked to the USC. At times they will allow a phone interview (have heard this on occassion), but usually they issue a 221g and won't issue the visa until the USC appears and they can interview the USC as well.

yes, I was asking because I have heard of this "unwritten rule" and was hoping that it was just a myth. I'm going to try to call the embassy and get their opinion, but for now, I'm going to count on having to buy another ticket to come back here...I think the interview will be a good thing for us, and I'll have to bring our baby son, so there's proof of the relationship right there. I was just dreaming about not having to buy another expensive plane ticket.

[mercuryroad 0]

Yes... the Lima consulate will not issue the visa until they have talked to the USC. At times they will allow a phone interview (have heard this on occassion), but usually they issue a 221g and won't issue the visa until the USC appears and they can interview the USC as well.

yes, I was asking because I have heard of this "unwritten rule" and was hoping that it was just a myth. I'm going to try to call the embassy and get their opinion, but for now, I'm going to count on having to buy another ticket to come back here...I think the interview will be a good thing for us, and I'll have to bring our baby son, so there's proof of the relationship right there. I was just dreaming about not having to buy another expensive plane ticket.

Yeah, those tickets are not cheap. I did pretty well though on Expedia for my upcoming trip to Lima for the interview. I booked on Delta for $538 and just about fell to the floor. Prior to that, I was spending about $1,200 to get to Arequipa. I fly out of Chicago, but there are not a ton of options for me.

[michela 4]

Yeah, those tickets are not cheap. I did pretty well though on Expedia for my upcoming trip to Lima for the interview. I booked on Delta for $538 and just about fell to the floor. Prior to that, I was spending about $1,200 to get to Arequipa. I fly out of Chicago, but there are not a ton of options for me.

WOW! $538! That is incredible. I usually pay 800ish roundtrip, with a student discount. I have a long way off until we even get the interview date, so I'm just going to keep my fingers crossed that I find a good deal.

[mercuryroad 0]

Yeah, those tickets are not cheap. I did pretty well though on Expedia for my upcoming trip to Lima for the interview. I booked on Delta for $538 and just about fell to the floor. Prior to that, I was spending about $1,200 to get to Arequipa. I fly out of Chicago, but there are not a ton of options for me.

WOW! $538! That is incredible. I usually pay 800ish roundtrip, with a student discount. I have a long way off until we even get the interview date, so I'm just going to keep my fingers crossed that I find a good deal.

Peru now does it a little differently, just so you are aware. Now, they send Packet 3 and 4 at the same time. That means, you are given your interview date right away.....generally 6 weeks out or so. Just make sure that gives you enough time to get all of the police certificates.....and make sure you get the correct police certificates as well. Many people mess that one up because the directions are not so good.

[Artegal 1]

You need to get a Frequent Flyer credit card like one with Delta or American Airlines. Me and the Wife are flying to Lima on 60,000 flying miles we have with a total cost of $69 dollars round trip for each of us. (Atlanta to Miami to Lima)