Officer makes decision before visa interview?

[mkr1990 12]

17 hours ago, Fr8dog said:

During my interview I noticed that every Dutch person there was in and out in 5 to 10 minutes top. There was on Person from Nigeria who took about 30 minutes and left with a denial.

 

16 hours ago, Boiler said:

Consulate shopping is not recommended.

Was he from Nigeria and did he choose the consulate himself? I thought you can't do that? And why would he do that, that does not make any sense. Never heard of 'consulate shopping' before so it's interesting  

Edited August 7, 2017 by mkr1990

[Dutchster 1,106]

You can't 'just' choose a consulate. I'd assume he was living/studying in the Netherlands.

Edited August 7, 2017 by Dutchster

[Hq1987 5]

7 minutes ago, Dutchster said:

You can't 'just' choose a consulate. I'd assume he was living/studying in the Netherlands.

 

Yes you can. If you are a legal resident of  that country you can have the interview done there. 

[Dutchster 1,106]

2 minutes ago, Hq1987 said:

 

Yes you can. If you are a legal resident of  that country you can have the interview done there. 

Read again what I said. "I'd assume he would be living/studying there" aka being a resident of the Netherlands in order to be able to 'choose' the Netherlands America consulate.

[Habibati & Habibi 21]

On 8/6/2017 at 2:56 AM, janet3 said:

I actually find this topic very distressing....okay, it's down right scary....

What if your fiance is in a "high fraud" country?

I plan on attending the interview....

Will being there for the interview have any effect on the outcome of the interview? 

(Or am I just whistling Dixie and should plan on moving to Algeria)

the petitioner is not allowed to attend the interview with the beneficiary at the American embassy in Algeria.

[janet3 1,170]

58 minutes ago, Tawfik & Marzanna said:

the petitioner is not allowed to attend the interview with the beneficiary at the American embassy in Algeria.

Thank you. Yes, I have read that. I have also read some reviews regarding the interview in Algiers where the petitioner was allowed in the building. 

I have also seen here  (on visa journey) where being present in the country (and allowing my fiance to take my passport in with him during the interview) is considered beneficial. 

Regardless of whether or not I am allowed to enter for the interview....I plan on being in Algeria  (at the very least to show support)

[Dutchster 1,106]

It's always good that you are there, even if you aren't allowed in the building. Him mentioning you, waiting outside the building, can indeed be considered beneficial and can be a good thing. 

[jan22 3,020]

On 8/7/2017 at 2:26 PM, Dutchster said:

You can't 'just' choose a consulate. I'd assume he was living/studying in the Netherlands.

Actually, for non-immigrant visas, anyone physically present in a country can apply for an NIV, assuming there are interview appointments available.  It is highly unlikely, if they have no ties to that country other than being there as a tourist, that a visa would be approved. However, there is nothing that prevents them from applying wherever they are.  Immigrant visas, of course, are different.

[salu sou 12]

On 8/5/2017 at 4:07 AM, ConOfficer said:

Totally incorrect. 

 

USCIS does not investigate the relationship. They merely determine whether a legal or biological relationship exists on paper. The consular officer determines whether there is a legit relationship. 

do they consular officer tell you the decision right after your k-1 interview ? 

[Abdeslam 47]

On 06/08/2017 at 2:31 AM, janet3 said:

Thank you.

I just find myself freaking out a bit.....constantly (especially about what they will think is "unusual"......I am 5 years older than my fiance) And I am concerned I have already been judged before getting to the embassy.....

 

 

don't worry you will be fine , yesterday a couple in the algerian embassy has being approved with 14 years age difference  and with only one visit in wish they spend 15 days together , (the women was older then him) the petitioner was the women from california  

[Jrsg1989 7]

Did anyone take the pictures and proof of ongoing relationship that were originally sent with the I-129 to the interview too? Or just took anything newer that was taken since the application was sent?

[geowrian 22,337]

2 hours ago, Jrsg1989 said:

Did anyone take the pictures and proof of ongoing relationship that were originally sent with the I-129 to the interview too? Or just took anything newer that was taken since the application was sent?

Yes. Never rely on USCIS to not lose something...bring copies of the entire packet sent with the I-129F + any RFEs.