How does one pass the visa interview?

[insipidtoast 3]

Certainly the interview is not a formality and definitely not in Lima, some interviews can be easier and some much much harder. Submitting all the documentations or passing the medical exams is not an indication that you are save especially if your relationship has been a rocky one.

What it will cause you not to pass, be on AP, or get the visa denied could be from anything to anything, not telling the truth for example, lying about your relationship (proving that it is a genuine one), etc.... The embassy personnel giving the interview are well trained to detect lies during the interview process. If your case is straightforward don't worry too much just be prepare to truthfully answer all the questions given.

I attended my wife's and daughter's interview in Lima and I believe it helped to show that I was there by their side, it can help your wife to feel less stress for sure as any interview can be nerve wrecking. Since you are in Lima you should consider attending the interview and be by your wife's side, just a suggestion :-)

Also double check that you have everything you need for the interview, everything it was asked on the information letter and appointment letter.

Best of luck to you and your wife!

I'm going to be attending with my wife, but now everyone's got me scared from all the horror stories.

It sounds like the main point of the interview is to determine that the relationship is legitimate.

-For our evidence we have multiple legal documents from a civil suit that my wife's ex caused us. In all those legal documents, the lawyers (and even the governor in one document) mention how my wife and I have a romantic relationship.

-I have receipts for wedding and engagement rings that mention my name and my wife's name.

-I have internet contracts I signed from the movistar installer with my wife's name as the titular, and my name and signature at the bottom stating that I was my wife's fiance.

-About ten photos of my wife and I in various locations and over a long period of time, showing us travelling, dating, meeting with her family members, etc.

-A couple love letters we wrote each other (I don't want to include all our letters, because some are very personal).

I'm trying to think about what else we could add, but I believe that is all that we have. I read elsewhere that it's not necessary to go overboard with the proof. So, I'm hoping what we have is enough.

I think that it's true what another member said above.. Either the CO will be nice or they won't be, but does it really depend on their sole discretion?

Also, do we have to turn in all our evidence, or will we get to keep our evidence after the interview?

[NikLR 13,227]

of course you need to be prepared, but if the CO asks you what is the middle name of your 3rd sister, or if they ask you some inane question about a trip that would be impossible to remember and then they subsequently deny you, I believe they have made up their minds are looking for reasons not to give the visa as opposed to going through the typical protocol.

It's quite possible that CO's can make decisions before interview which is why front loading etc is so important. But please explain why your statement goes against my suggestion of being prepared? They haven't always made up their minds beforehand and maybe knowing some random detail about some random trip actually convinces them to change their minds. You and I cannot know. We can only suggest to people what may help them.

[cocolucho 35]

I'm going to be attending with my wife, but now everyone's got me scared from all the horror stories.

You shouldn't be scare, just be prepared. Nothing to worry about if your relationship is legit. We all here are just trying to tell you what we know by experience or read on VJ so we are not trying to scare you, just making you aware of the possible outcomes.

It sounds like the main point of the interview is to determine that the relationship is legitimate.

-For our evidence we have multiple legal documents from a civil suit that my wife's ex caused us. In all those legal documents, the lawyers (and even the governor in one document) mention how my wife and I have a romantic relationship.

-I have receipts for wedding and engagement rings that mention my name and my wife's name.

-I have internet contracts I signed from the movistar installer with my wife's name as the titular, and my name and signature at the bottom stating that I was my wife's fiance.

-About ten photos of my wife and I in various locations and over a long period of time, showing us travelling, dating, meeting with her family members, etc.

-A couple love letters we wrote each other (I don't want to include all our letters, because some are very personal).

I'm trying to think about what else we could add, but I believe that is all that we have. I read elsewhere that it's not necessary to go overboard with the proof. So, I'm hoping what we have is enough.

I think that it's true what another member said above.. Either the CO will be nice or they won't be, but does it really depend on their sole discretion? They have the power to decide whether to give you a visa or not, so I would say yes.

Also, do we have to turn in all our evidence, or will we get to keep our evidence after the interview?

I didn't he didn't even asked me to see it. The first person at the window asked if we had it with us and I said yes, she said to have it ready for the Consul if he asks for it so I can not tell you if he would return it. I imagine yes, if you submit real photos or things like that. The things that will not be return to you are the things listed on the list of things required... like original copies of birth cert., marriage cert.... etc....