Interview!

[Nagishkaw 510]

God be with you on the 29th, Fouad.

[Aymerlu 3]

Congrats on your interview! Bring any and all proof of your relationship and any other proof you think they could possibly ask for. The CO interviewing my husband was more interested in pictures my daughter had drawn for them than the phone bills, emails and letters I had sent to him. Be prepared, beleive in yourself and you will do fine!

[julianb 0]

CONGRATULATION ON YOU INTERVIEW AND BEST WISHES TO BOTH OF YOU.

Questions they may ask you about yourself:

What is your birthday?

How old are you?

Do you have any brothers and sisters?

What do you do for a living?

Do you speak and understand your fiancé’s language?

When did you get a divorce?

Do you have any children?

How many children do you have and what are their ages?

Have you ever applied for a traveling visa?

To what countries have you been?

When did you go there?

For how long?

How did you get there?

Are you a member of a terrorist organization?

Aren't you afraid to go alone to the US?

Have you ever been to the US?

Do you have any family in the US?

Why do you want to come to the US?

Why do you want to marry the petitioner?

Are you happy to be leaving?

When are you going to leave?

How do you feel about leaving your family?

Will you be sad?

When will you leave for the US?

To which city are you going?

Are you happy?

Does anyone object to you taking your son out of this country?

How does your family feel about you marrying an American?

What do your parents think about this?

What kind of profession do you want to do?

What subjects have you studied in school?

Do you want to study?

What is your plan?

What are your hobbies and interests?

What is your religious background?

Did you fill out these forms yourself?

Who helped you fill the forms out for the K-1 visa?

Why did you decide to print out all these emails?

Have you been married before?

What is your ex-wife’s name?

Why did your first marriage not work out?

Questions they may ask you about me:

What is your fiancé’s name?

Can you write her name?

How old is your fiancée?

What is your fiancé’s birthday?

Where was your fiancée born?

Where did your fiancé grow up?

Where does your fiancée live now?

Can you write her address?

What does your fiancée do for a living?

What does she do at work?

What did your fiancée do in the past for a living and for how long?

What is your fiancé’s job title?

What is your fiancé’s salary (income)?

Did your fiancée go to university (college)?

What did she study?

What is her degree in?

Do you talk about her degree?

What is your fiancé’s religious background?

What is your fiancé’s religion now?

Does your fiancée speak or understand your language?

What is the color of your fiancé’s eyes?

What is the color of your fiancé’s hair?

Are your fiancé’s parents alive?

What are their names?

Where do your fiancé’s parents live?

What do her parents do (for a living)?

Does she have any brothers or sisters?

Where do they live?

Does your fiancé have any children?

Do you know that your fiancée was married before?

What is her ex-husband's name?

When did your fiancée get a divorce?

Does this matter to you?

Why did her first marriage not work out?

Have you met your fiancé’s family?

Why have you not met your fiancé’s family?

Has your fiancé met your family?

What are your fiancé’s hobbies and interests?

What does your fiancée do for fun?

What is your fiancé’s favorite food?

What color does she like best?

What kind of music does she like?

What car does she drive?

What first attracted you to your fiancé?

Please tell me something about her.

Are you willing to marry her?

Why do you want to go to the USA to marry her?

Why do you want to marry her?

How do you know she is the one most fit for you?

What do you love about your fiancée?

Which character/quality/nature do you like best about your fiancé?

What do you and your fiancé have in common?

Questions they may ask about both of us:

Where and when did you first meet your fiancée?

How did you first meet your fiancée?

How do you know each other?

How often have you met?

Who made the first move?

How long have you known your fiancée?

How long have you been corresponding with your fiancée?

When is the last time you saw your fiancée?

How many times has your fiancée visited?

What are the dates of the visits?

What did you do when she visited?

When did she come the last time? When did she leave?

Why did she come here?

Where did your fiancée visit when she was here?

Have you taken any pictures of your visits together?

When and where did you take these pictures?

How do the two of you keep in touch (communicate)?

In which language do you talk to each other?

What do you have in common with your fiancé?

When did you decide to get married?

When did you get engaged?

When did you propose to your fiancée?

Do you have a ring?

Do you have any wedding plans?

When are you getting married?

Where are you getting married?

When are you going to have the wedding?

Will your parents be at the wedding?

If you can’t marry, what will you do? (Correct answer: return to my country)

Are you planning to have children?

Where will you live (in the US)?

[aj1 1]

Click under Embassy info then click on Egypt and click on the Embassy updates there you will see where i posted my fiance's experience after his interview and the questions he was asked. As others's stated i would go over some questions together with your love just because you never know what they will ask. Be prepared have all of your proof of your ongoing relationship and have the money to pay in advance for the DHL delivery of the visa once its issued that if they ask for it. They asked my fiance to pay for it in advance it was 48EGP i belieive. And make sure your love his thier passport. Just in case the officer asked to keep it. They kept my fiance's so you never know. But Congratulations!!! on the interview everything will be fine. I am sure keep us posted to let us know what happened after the interview. I will pray for you both. Everything will be ok!!

AJ1

[ya falaha! 0]

Congrats and good luck.

Edited April 23, 2007 by moody

[m&n 0]

Fouad.....you were lucky to get an interview scheduled and good luck......I have a question.....do K-1 interviews get scheduled quicker than K-3/CR1/IR1 interviews in Cairo?

So finally we have been granted an interview for our K-1 visa...I just wanted to ask anyone if there is any advice out there for us. Thanks.

Fouad

[doodlebug 3]

Fouad.....you were lucky to get an interview scheduled and good luck......I have a question.....do K-1 interviews get scheduled quicker than K-3/CR1/IR1 interviews in Cairo?

So finally we have been granted an interview for our K-1 visa...I just wanted to ask anyone if there is any advice out there for us. Thanks.

Fouad

I was going to ask the same thing!!! lol

Congrats on getting such a speedy interview date!!! I'm sure he'll do just fine!

[Sofiyya 1,687]

I think I'm gonna put this and some other stuff I have on a web page and link it to my siggy so it's easier to find.

Here is a list of questions I have compiled from different posts, hope these help:

Here are some tips for the interview:

1. Do not volunteer information. For most questions, the shorter and more direct the answers are, the shorter the interview and the higher the chance of success. If the question is a yes or no question, give yes or no answers only. If the question is a simple question like "What is your name?" answer simply with your name.

2. If you do not know the answer to a question, do not lie. Say, "I don't know the answer to that at this time." or "I don't remember."

3. The answer to many questions will be in the papers that were sent in the petitions. Questions like, "what are your husband's parent's names". They will expect you to know the information given in your petitions. Review everything in your paperwork with your wife before her interview, and do a mock interview to see how the information may be applied.

4. Avoid saying "I think . . .". Women do this a lot. The examiner will expect you to know not be unsure, of your answers. Also, avoid adding "umm", "you know" and "ahh" type fillers to your speech.

5. When applicable, don't just state, demonstrate. If the examiner asks a question that can be answered with a document or photograph(s), provide it along with your answer.

For example, if the examiner asks, "What does your family think of your husband?", give them a picture or two with your answer; "They like him very much. Here is a picture of him with my mother and father at my parent's home."

Or, "How many attended your wedding?" Answer, "(give a number, then say) We have some lovely wedding photos of our guests having fun. Here are a few that I can show you."

6. Give American answers for dates and times. 12/24/07, not 24/12/07.

7. Dress well, but not overdressed.

8. Try to appear calm, well organized, and friendly. Nervousness raises suspicions.

9. Remain focused. If the examiner makes jokes, smile and enjoy, but do not make jokes too.

10. Make proper eye contact when conversing with the examiner, and try to control your own facial expressions so that your face remains pleasant and cordial.

11. Be audible so that your examiner doesn't have to ask you to repeat your answers.

12. Organize your papers in a way that will allow you to retrieve them easily and quickly. Examiners appreciate order and someone who doesn't waste their time.

13. When the interview is over, always ask for the results. "What should I now tell my husband about my visa status after our interview?" Before you leave, have them explain any papers they give to you and/or any procedures they will be taking to complete your case. Try to get the examiner's name for future reference, if needed. Write it down.

14. If the interview is in another city than the one you live in, arrive a day or two early to complete biometrics and get the results of your medical exam.

15. Arrive early to the consulate, but also be prepared to wait for a time past your scheduled interview appointment time. Be careful of thieves around the consulate if you have to carry cash. Bring ID; you cannot enter without it.

16. It is rare for the consulate to give you a visa on the spot. Be prepared to return for it, if approved.

For the interview, your SO should bring:

1. Original marriage documents, translations and certifications.

2. Formal, long form birth certificate.

3. Copies of any divorce records or death decrees of former SO(s).

4. Passport, with an expiration date of no earlier than 6 months. Try to have more than 6 months before expiration.

5. Police certificate with "Nothing" written on it, indicating no criminal record

6. Fingerprints (consulate will instruct you regarding how, when and where these will be taken). There is a fee for this.

7. Medical exam results (consulate will instruct you regarding how, when and where this will be taken). There is a fee for this. Make sure you get a copy from the medical examiner.

8. Passport type photos of each of you. (consulate will instruct you regarding these)

I made a list of what I've seen other people say their SOs were asked at consulates. Make sure that your fiancé can spell your COMPLETE name.

Possible interview questions:

What's your SO's full name?

Has s/he used any other names?

How many times have you met?

When and how did you meet?

When was the last time you were together?

How long have you known each other?

How long were you together the last time?

How long were you together any other time(s)?

What are the dates of the visits?

What have you done when your SO came?

Where did you go?

Where does your SO live? Which city and state?

What does your SO do for a living?

Where does your SO work?

What is your SO's phone number?

Do you know how long your SO has had this job?

Did you have a wedding ceremony?

Please describe your wedding ceremony.

Are you planning to have a wedding at any time in the future?

Questions about the pictures; when, where and who.

Where will you live?

Have you met your SO's family?

Where do your SO's parents live?

How do you communicate with your SO?

How do you keep in touch?

What language do you use to communicate with your SO?

How many times do you and your SO talk on the phone each month?

Why did you want to marry your SO?

Why would you choose to marry so much older/younger than you?

Do you want children?

What do your parents think about your marriage?

Do you love your SO?

What do you love about your SO?

Does your SO own or rent their home?

How much does your SO earn?

Write your SO's full name.

Have you ever been to the US?

When, for how long, and where did you live?

Do you have any relatives/friends in the US?

Where do they live?

What are your SO's parents' names?

Does your SO have any brothers or sisters?

What are their names?

What are your SO's hobbies and interests?

What are your hobbies and interests?

What do you have in common?

Do you know if your SO was married before?

How many times?

When did your SO divorce?

Does your SO have any children?

What are their (exes) names?

How do you get along with your SO's child(ren)?

Were you married before?

What is your SO's religious background?

Does your SO speak and understand your language?

Why do you want to come to the United States?

Do you have children?

How old is your SO?

What is your SO's birth date?

Where was your SO born?

Do you speak and understand your SO's native language?

Where and when were you engaged?

What do you do for a living?

Where do you work?

What do you plan to do once you are in the US?

Do you plan to work in the US?

Do you plan to study in the US?

What company does your SO's work for and what is their title?

What is your SO's favorite food?

Where did your SO work in the past and for how long?

What color are your SO's eyes?

What color is your SO's hair?

Did you prepare the forms yourself?

Which university did your SO graduate from?

Which subjects has your SO studied?

Have you been in the military?

Talk about your experience in the military.

Who is the petitioner?

Please tell me more about your SO.

Do you plan to stay in the U.S. forever?

What is your SO's name?

How did you meet your SO?

When did you meet your SO?

When did you become engaged?

What made you decide to use the internet to find a SO?

How long was your SO married before?

Does he have children? How many?

What are their names?

How old is your SO?

When was your SO born?

How long has your SO been working for XYZ?

Have you met his/her parents?

Have you talked to them on the phone?

Do they approve of your relationship?

Does your family approve of your relationship?

When was your engagement party?

Who was there?

Was any of her family there?

Why weren't they there?

Where did you have your wedding?

What religion is your SO?

What is your religion?

When did your SO visit you?

How long did your SO stay each visit?

What do you do for work?

How do you communicate with your SO?

How many times a day do you talk to your SO on the phone?

Where is your SO from?

What does your SO do?

When is your SO's birthday?

What did you send your SO?

When was your SO here?

Did you have an engagement ceremony?

Where do your SO parents live?

Where do your SO's siblings live?

What does your SO do?

What is your SO parents address?

What does your SO do?

What do you do?

Who are the people in the pictures?

What did you send to your SO?

What did your SO send to you?

How many times was your SO married?

What are the names of your SO's exes?

When was your SO's last divorce?

When did you meet your your SO?

When were you married?

What were the exact dates of your SO's visit?

Does your SO have children?

How many and what are their names?

Where do your SO 's parents live?

What did you do when your wife was in your country?

Where was the wedding?

Do you talk to men online?

How to you talk to your SO?

When did you meet your SO?

Were you talking to a lot of men on the Internet?

What do you and your SO talk about on the phone?

Do you have family in the US?

Who has custody of the children?

Where do your SO's exes live?

Will you be a good parent to your SO's children?

[doodlebug 3]

I'm laughing 'cause of the hair color question. My husband keeps asking me what my "real" color is and to be quite honest I have no idea since I've dyed it so many times. lol. I'll have to give him the heads up right before the interview on what the latest color is but I'm wondering how the heck the CO would know what color my hair is on that particular day. lol

[Fouad 0]

Thanks to all of you for your helpful tips and comments...the interview is tomorrow and I have never been so nervous in my life. I mean I have had some moments in life but I do believe this is the most intense. Imagining some old man / woman behind a desk looking at all of our paperwork, looking at my fiance after asking the most asinine questions and then hopefully stamping approved on our paperwork... Enshallah it will work out for the best...

[me_4_musa 1]

Thanks to all of you for your helpful tips and comments...the interview is tomorrow and I have never been so nervous in my life. I mean I have had some moments in life but I do believe this is the most intense. Imagining some old man / woman behind a desk looking at all of our paperwork, looking at my fiance after asking the most asinine questions and then hopefully stamping approved on our paperwork... Enshallah it will work out for the best...

I know I wished you well a few days ago but tomorrow is your big day. GOOD LUCK!

[doodlebug 3]

Thanks to all of you for your helpful tips and comments...the interview is tomorrow and I have never been so nervous in my life. I mean I have had some moments in life but I do believe this is the most intense. Imagining some old man / woman behind a desk looking at all of our paperwork, looking at my fiance after asking the most asinine questions and then hopefully stamping approved on our paperwork... Enshallah it will work out for the best...

Please let us know how it went and don't forget...make him make them look at all of the proof!!!!! Good luck you'll be in my duas!

[lion_lioness 0]

May Allah be with you - best wishes!!!!!!!

[deemabrouk 0]

I'm laughing 'cause of the hair color question. My husband keeps asking me what my "real" color is and to be quite honest I have no idea since I've dyed it so many times. lol. I'll have to give him the heads up right before the interview on what the latest color is but I'm wondering how the heck the CO would know what color my hair is on that particular day. lol

hahaa... I dont think my husband would even answer that question.. lol..

[doodlebug 3]

So is he out yet? It was today right? Or is it tomorrow?