Interview stage - doesn't speak English well

[egypt.w&z 1]

Hi all, just a general question for anyone with experience or knowledge.

I know it's not a visa requirement to speak English fluently (or at all), but will it be a potential problem passing the interview, other than just needing an Arabic speaking translator, as long as all other DV lottery qualifications are met?

I guess I'm over-thinking that the CO might feel that someone who can't speak English very well yet will be more likely to become a public charge. Again, I know speaking English is not one of the requirements, so it can't disqualify someone, but does a CO have any discretion in these cases? I certainly hope not!!!

Thanks and good luck to all

[Aswanco 6]

Hi all, just a general question for anyone with experience or knowledge.

I know it's not a visa requirement to speak English fluently (or at all), but will it be a potential problem passing the interview, other than just needing an Arabic speaking translator, as long as all other DV lottery qualifications are met?

I guess I'm over-thinking that the CO might feel that someone who can't speak English very well yet will be more likely to become a public charge. Again, I know speaking English is not one of the requirements, so it can't disqualify someone, but does a CO have any discretion in these cases? I certainly hope not!!!

Thanks and good luck to all

Hi egypt.w&z

don't worry at all !!!

they will ask you if you want translator or not. and i know they all in embassy know Arabic well

[egypt.w&z 1]

Thank you, Aswanco My fiancé is working on his English, but will definitely ask for a translator. I was also thinking about insha'Allah when he travels to his POE airport (probably San Francisco), how do the immigration officers handle non-English speaking people? Insha'Allah I will be waiting at the airport for him so they can call me when he gets there if I need to help explain anything, and I've heard some people bring a letter with them in English explaining to the officer their immigration situation and that they don't speak English well.

Congratulations on your naturalization

[Karam and Jamie 44]

I would HOPE they don't base their choices on who gets a Visa by not speaking English well, but I think we can see that those who don't speak English well make it here because I can't understand a lot of foreigners lololol I can't even understand my OWN English! :rofl:

[egypt.w&z 1]

I would HOPE they don't base their choices on who gets a Visa by not speaking English well, but I think we can see that those who don't speak English well make it here because I can't understand a lot of foreigners lololol I can't even understand my OWN English! :rofl:

You're totally right, I guess I'm over-thinking stuff at this point

My father's parents immigrated here before he was born and they never learned to speak English, so I've seen it first-hand!

[Karam and Jamie 44]

You're totally right, I guess I'm over-thinking stuff at this point

My father's parents immigrated here before he was born and they never learned to speak English, so I've seen it first-hand!

hehe! They can choose to learn it better or continue to confuse us Americans bahaha

[JIJourney 96]

we do not blame you. English is said to be one of the hardest languages to learn

[Sunnymrut 3]

haha, that's funny, english is the easiest language in the world. Just because you don't speak it, it doesn't mean that learning it is hard.

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

Yeah. English may be difficult to learn in the sense of precisely getting the grammar right all the time, but it is pretty easy to be able understand and make yourself understood in it. It's pretty pointless IMO to move to a country where you are not prepared to learn at least the basics of the language. If nothing else that's a good way to condemn yourself to minimum wage jobs forever.

[guestgulkan 9]

Thank you, Aswanco My fiancé is working on his English, but will definitely ask for a translator. I was also thinking about insha'Allah when he travels to his POE airport (probably San Francisco), how do the immigration officers handle non-English speaking people? Insha'Allah I will be waiting at the airport for him so they can call me when he gets there if I need to help explain anything, and I've heard some people bring a letter with them in English explaining to the officer their immigration situation and that they don't speak English well.

Congratulations on your naturalization

You know fiances don't get DV greencards, only husbands right?

[egypt.w&z 1]

Yep, I know At this point, we aren't doing a K-1 or CR-1 visa for him, so he's doing the DV lottery on his own. I'm very familiar with the different types of visas, thx!

Edited July 25, 2014 by egypt.w&z

[Aswanco 6]

Thank you, Aswanco My fiancé is working on his English, but will definitely ask for a translator. I was also thinking about insha'Allah when he travels to his POE airport (probably San Francisco), how do the immigration officers handle non-English speaking people? Insha'Allah I will be waiting at the airport for him so they can call me when he gets there if I need to help explain anything, and I've heard some people bring a letter with them in English explaining to the officer their immigration situation and that they don't speak English well.

Congratulations on your naturalization

dont worry about that too!!! the POE so easy : they don't talk to much, you can send him letter about what to say.... i used to live in Oregon state when i come to us first time and went to school for ESL class... it help me a lot ...insha'Allah ...

thanks for the congrats!!!

p.s.

if you need anything ? feel free and inbox me here...

Good luck for both of you

[guestgulkan 9]

Yep, I know At this point, we aren't doing a K-1 or CR-1 visa for him, so he's doing the DV lottery on his own. I'm very familiar with the different types of visas, thx!

Not really understanding. Why don't you get married so he can get a DV visa?

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

Not really understanding. Why don't you get married so he can get a DV visa?

I get the impression she is a USC. Why she doesn't want to sponsor him I don't know, maybe not adequate income?

[Aswanco 6]

I get the impression she is a USC. Why she doesn't want to sponsor him I don't know, maybe not adequate income?

he's DOING DV lottery so that mean she or he don't need that now till he got here, and the DV lottery is easy without any stress or waiting time, they decide whats right for them.... thx for advice