Does the petitioner have to be present in interview?

[Krispy K 1]

Does the petitioner have to be present in interview? does it help?thanks guys

Edited February 16, 2014 by Krispy K

[notusinganymore 31]

Does the petitioner have to be present in interview? does it help?thanks guys

No need for him to be present. He can if he wants to but again not needed. It does help but not necessarily a guarantee of an approval. An F2A should be fine without the petitioner unless there are complications that will need presence of petitoner.

Edited February 16, 2014 by emmandenn

[vkrishn 97]

Does the petitioner have to be present in interview? does it help?thanks guys

I flew down to be with my wife during the interview. I was not allowed to enter the consulate since they allowed only ones with the I/L but CO was impressed with my wife that i flew down for the interview and was waiting outside the consulate. Infact CO did not ask too many questions after he knew i flew down. So it is always good if the petitioner comes down and does give some weight about your relationship with the petitioner to the CO.

[arnav 10]

It's not necessary and don't help or build any pressure on an officer. waste of money.

[ekim 10]

Not required but the CO may ask you directly if you are present. If you are already in the city, I say go to the interview.

Edited February 17, 2014 by ekim