Should I attend the interview?

[Shauna&Wael 211]

Hello all,

Firstly would like to thank everyone here for being so helpful and friendly!

I'm having second thoughts about my decision not to attend the interview with my husband at the US embassy in Tunis. I decided against doing so because I really need to save the money I have for my husband's ticket here, and to start our life together once he gets here. However, it seems that it can be a very good thing for the case based on what others have said here. How important is it that I go? At this time I'm just focused on making my husband as prepared and confident as possible so he won't necessarily "need" me there. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

[Boiler 45,467]

What are your red flags?

[HollyDaniela 6]

My fiance interviewed in Tunis. It will be different since you are already married and different type of visa, but....

My fiance's English is very beginning. We just had an enormous amount of evidence all paperwork was perfect and in order. He had absolutely no problems. And he even is from Libya,and had a problem with a different name on his original petition than his newest passport.

I think as long as you have everything and order and plenty of evidence, that it should be fine.

Also, I do not even know if they allow you to attend the interview in Tunis. Have you asked them?

[TBoneTX 45,267]

Think of it this way: If you're not on the premises and the visa is refused, you'll spend one hell of a lot more money (and time, and heartache) trying to extricate yourselves from the unholy mess.*

*speaking from experience

The petitioner's presence on the consular premises adds credibility that can't be duplicated. The best weapon that the beneficiary has, to prove a bona fide relationship, is the petitioner's U.S. passport, to hand to the consul.

[Shauna&Wael 211]

What are your red flags?

I guess the fact that we got married a month after my first trip to see him, but I have proof that we were talking much longer before my first visit. I've visited him 3 times in total. What, in your opinion, are the most common red flags people get denied for?

[Shauna&Wael 211]

My fiance interviewed in Tunis. It will be different since you are already married and different type of visa, but....

My fiance's English is very beginning. We just had an enormous amount of evidence all paperwork was perfect and in order. He had absolutely no problems. And he even is from Libya,and had a problem with a different name on his original petition than his newest passport.

I think as long as you have everything and order and plenty of evidence, that it should be fine.

Also, I do not even know if they allow you to attend the interview in Tunis. Have you asked them?

So I'm guessing you didn't attend the interview? I believe I've read that people have joined their spouse's interview in Tunis. I do think I have plenty of evidence, I have compiled continued evidence since the I-130 was approved. My husband's English is very good, almost proficient.

Think of it this way: If you're not on the premises and the visa is refused, you'll spend one hell of a lot more money (and time, and heartache) trying to extricate yourselves from the unholy mess.*

*speaking from experience

The petitioner's presence on the consular premises adds credibility that can't be duplicated. The best weapon that the beneficiary has, to prove a bona fide relationship, is the petitioner's U.S. passport, to hand to the consul.

I completely agree it can't hurt anything, but do you really think if everything else is in order that one thing would be the deciding factor between a bonafide marriage or not? Do they care at all that not everyone has that much money to throw around, especially considering all the money it takes for the case alone.

[bpierce 24]

Think of it this way: If you're not on the premises and the visa is refused, you'll spend one hell of a lot more money (and time, and heartache) trying to extricate yourselves from the unholy mess.*

*speaking from experience

The petitioner's presence on the consular premises adds credibility that can't be duplicated. The best weapon that the beneficiary has, to prove a bona fide relationship, is the petitioner's U.S. passport, to hand to the consul.

I agree 100%.They asked my Wife where I was and she told them ..outside waiting on me. There is a good chance that they will ask where you are and it does make a Difference.

[Boiler 45,467]

I guess the fact that we got married a month after my first trip to see him, but I have proof that we were talking much longer before my first visit. I've visited him 3 times in total. What, in your opinion, are the most common red flags people get denied for?

Vert traditional society so anything against societal norms.

[Shauna&Wael 211]

Vert traditional society so anything against societal norms.

Can we get a teency more specific than that? Lol

[Shauna&Wael 211]

I agree 100%.They asked my Wife where I was and she told them ..outside waiting on me. There is a good chance that they will ask where you are and it does make a Difference.

I'm going to keep the assumption that any CO in regards to a spousal visa will ask where is your spouse during the interview. But I strongly believe saying the spouse isn't there isn't an automatic denial or HUGE red flag. Some people genuinely can't be there, I think the reasoning or explanation is where things get tricky.

[Boiler 45,467]

Older

Divorced

Children

Not of child bearing age

Different religion

Different ethnicity

Limited face time

Made contact on the web

Limited visits

Marrying soon after meeting

you get the idea

[Cathi 5,746]

I attended my husband's interview, was worth every penny.

[daviddelen 34]

I didn't go to my wife's interview and when my now wife couldn't answer a question about my finances she was put in AP. This caused us a great deal of stress and anguish. It was one of the darkest periods of my life. We didn't even know if she would be approved.. I'm sure if I was there during the interview that wouldn't have happened. I strongly suggest you attend. Especially since it is Tunisia.

[robinanis 77]

My husbands interview was at Tunis last Feb.denied and sent back to USCIS under AP.when reaffirmed I WILL be at next interview

[HollyDaniela 6]

No I did not attend. He had no problems. And again his English is not good. And we haven't had a lot of face to face time. Like I said, all paperwork was perfect and organized plus a ton of evidence which proved everything was real. Also - we practiced all the interview questions ahead of time. They asked my parents names, my job, my birthday, and about his work. Practicing made him less nervous in the interview.

So I'm guessing you didn't attend the interview? I believe I've read that people have joined their spouse's interview in Tunis. I do think I have plenty of evidence, I have compiled continued evidence since the I-130 was approved. My husband's English is very good, almost proficient.

I completely agree it can't hurt anything, but do you really think if everything else is in order that one thing would be the deciding factor between a bonafide marriage or not? Do they care at all that not everyone has that much money to throw around, especially considering all the money it takes for the case alone.