Can you please share interview experience for CR1 visa in India in 2018?

[Arpan 3]

Hi Everyone,

 

I am Arpan and my wife is in India. Our CR1 application has been processed by NVC and the interview has been scheduled for January, 22, 2018. I am opening this new thread and request you all to share your experience in India during the interview.

 

Thanks in advance.

[DeepInLove 35]

My hubby's interview is also on 22 January in Mumbai. God knows what will happen. Please pray for us.

[Kashika 43]

Hello... My husband is also in USA and has filed for me and our 7 month old son.. We’ve been away for 3 and a half months now... Could you’ll tell me your priority date and NOA2 date so I can get an estimate to how long we gotta stay separate... I know you’ll can relate..

Edited January 19, 2018 by Kashika

[sibz 167]

Congrats all. Right now, i am waiting for interview to be schedule. Just had case complete at NVC on 1/13/18.

Potomac Center, PD-6/7/17, NOA2-12/4/17, SD-1/9/18

12 minutes ago, Kashika said:

Hello... My husband is also in USA and has filed for me and our 7 month old son.. We’ve been away for 3 and a half months now... Could you’ll tell me your priority date and NOA2 date so I can get an estimate to how long we gotta stay separate... I know you’ll can relate..

Which center is yours? can you update your timeline as well :). 

[sibz 167]

12 hours ago, Arpan said:

Hi Everyone,

 

I am Arpan and my wife is in India. Our CR1 application has been processed by NVC and the interview has been scheduled for January, 22, 2018. I am opening this new thread and request you all to share your experience in India during the interview.

 

Thanks in advance.

Is your interview at Delhi or Mumbai

[Kashika 43]

4 minutes ago, sibz said:

Congrats all. Right now, i am waiting for interview to be schedule. Just had case complete at NVC on 1/13/18.

Potomac Center, PD-6/7/17, NOA2-12/4/17, SD-1/9/18

Which center is yours? can you update your timeline as well :). 

Thank you! Not too bad! 

Yes I’ll update... 

Texas Service Centre... they are slower I believe...

[sibz 167]

1 minute ago, Kashika said:

Thank you! Not too bad! 

Yes I’ll update... 

Texas Service Centre... they are slower I believe...

Not that slow. Nebraska is the slowest. Texas is approving in 6.5 -7 months, but it takes them one month to send to NVC. Good Luck !!! so it will be almost 10-12 months.

[*Snowdrop* 604]

Have you checked the reviews here on VJ? http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php?cnty=India&cty=&dfilter=5&topic=IR-1%2FCR-1+Visa

[Arpan 3]

16 hours ago, DeepInLove said:

My hubby's interview is also on 22 January in Mumbai. God knows what will happen. Please pray for us.

You guys have already cleared all the big hurdles, interview is an easy part. Best wishes to both of you  

[Arpan 3]

7 hours ago, Kashika said:

Hello... My husband is also in USA and has filed for me and our 7 month old son.. We’ve been away for 3 and a half months now... Could you’ll tell me your priority date and NOA2 date so I can get an estimate to how long we gotta stay separate... I know you’ll can relate..

Stay strong and you will get thru. You can check my timeline or others with  similar center and priority dates to get a better picture of  time frame. Generally it takes about an year to complete the whole process. Best wishes from our side.

[Arpan 3]

1 hour ago, Trellick said:

Have you checked the reviews here on VJ? http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php?cnty=India&cty=&dfilter=5&topic=IR-1%2FCR-1+Visa

Thanks a ton.

[DeepInLove 35]

Please share possible interview questions.

[Arpan 3]

40 minutes ago, DeepInLove said:

Please share possible interview questions.

Found this on another post.. might help u to....

 

 

Our appointment was for 7:30 AM. We arrived at consulate by around 6:45 am and there were a ton of people standing across the street. At 7 am, the security guards allowed us to queue in front of the embassy. I would highly recommend that you come early and try to get in the front of the queue (esp. if you have a 7:30 am appointment, which is I believe the first possible appointment); tokens are handed out in the order of people waiting in line and it dramatically reduces your waiting time if you are able to get one of the first tokens.

Anyways, ~7:15 am, they allowed us into the embassy, we passed through security and into an outside waiting area where we were able to sit down. (Side note: do not bring your cell phones or any sort of backpacks, they will not allow them into the embassy). Three Indian staff members walked through the line and made us take out/arrange the following documents --

1) DS-260 confirmation
2) Interview appointment letter.
3) Police Certificate + Copy
4) Birth Certificate + Copy
5) Marriage Certificate + Copy
6) Medical Examination packet

We were then allowed into another room which was lined with interview counters. We were given tokens (we got the fifth token) and then started waiting. About 15 minutes, later we were called up to one of the counters where an Indian staff woman looked over the documents, opened the medical packet and reviewed the contents. She took my wife's passport and then handed her the flier on domestic abuse. She asked literally no questions. She handed back all of the originals and then asked us to sit back down. 

We then waited ~1 hour before we were called back to an interview counter. The consular officer confirmed I was the petitioner and then asked me to sit back down. He then asked my wife the following questions --
(1) How did you and your husband meet?
(2) How did you get to know each other prior to the wedding?
(2) He asked to see pictures of our wedding.
(3) What does you husband do for a living?
(4) He asked to see photos for a Christmas trip we took to Austria.

He then asked if she'd read the packet on domestic abuse and then uttered the magical words, your visa has been approved!!! The CO gave my wife an approval slip, as well as another document on how to pay the green card fee! We exited the consulate; in total it took us ~3.5 hours.

Some notes/tips:
(1) The CO didn't look at any of the extensive evidence documents we'd brought.
(2) No one asked for the I-864 form or any of my tax documents.
(3) The CO flipped briefly through all of the photo books we'd brought to the interview
(4) Highly recommend you bring a book or something, there's a lot of waiting!

 

[DeepInLove 35]

Thanks, also got this from another thread.

Below are the possible questions, not all but it is good to know the answer to all. Hope this helps.

1. Who is the Petitioner?

2. Where did you meet your wife?

3. Do you speak to many woman online?

4. What language does the petitioner speak?

5. How long have you known your wife?

6. Have you been married before? Do you have any children?

7. Has your wife been married before? Does she have any children?

8. What College your wife attended?

9. Which subjects has your WIFE studied?

10. How many times has your wife visited Morocco?

11. How long was each visit?

12. What's your wife full name?

13. Has she used any other names?

14. How many times have you met?

15. When and how did you meet?

16. When was the last time you were together?

17. How long have you known each other?

18. How long were you together the last time?

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

20. What are the dates of the visits?

21. What have you done when your WIFE came?

22. Where did you go?

23. Where does your WIFE live? Which city and state?

24. What does your WIFE do for a living?

25. Where does your WIFE work?

26. What is your Wife’s phone number?

27. Do you know how long your WIFE has had this job?

28. Did you have a wedding ceremony?

29. Please describe your wedding ceremony.

30. Questions about the pictures; when, where and who.

31. Where will you live?

32. Have you met your Wife’s family?

33. Where does your Wife’s parents live?

34. How do you communicate with your WIFE?

35. How do you keep in touch?

36. What language do you use to communicate with your WIFE?

37. How many times do you and your WIFE talk on the phone each month?

38. Do you want children?

39. What does your family think about your marriage?

40. Do you love your WIFE?

41. What do you love about your WIFE?

42. Does your WIFE own or rent their home?

43. What is the address?

44. How long has your wife lived in Florida?

45. How much does your WIFE earn?

46. Write your Wife’s full name.

47. Have you ever been to the US?

48. Do you have any relatives/friends in the US?

49. Where do they live?

50. When did her mother died?

51. Does your WIFE have any brothers or sisters?

52. What are their names?

53. How old is he?

54. what does he do for a living?

55. where does he live?

56. how come there is no letter of intent on his behalf

57. What are your Wife’s hobbies and interests?

58. What are your hobbies and interests?

59. What do you have in common?

60. Do you know if your WIFE was married before?

61. How many times?

62. When did your WIFE divorce?

63. What is your wife ex husband name?

64. Why did they divorce?

65. Does your wife have any children?

66. What is her name?

67. How old is she?

68. When is her birthday?

69. What grade is she in?

70. What year was she born?

71. What does she call you?

72. Have you spoken to her?

73. How do you get along with your Wife’s child?

74. What is your Wife’s religious background?

75. Does your WIFE speak and understand your language?

76. Why do you want to come to the United States?

77. How old is your WIFE?

78. What is your Wife’s birth date?

79. Where was your WIFE born?

80. Do you speak and understand your Wife’s native language?

81. What do you do for a living?

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

83. Do you plan to work in the US?

84. Do you plan to study in the US?

85. What company does your Wife’s work for and what is their title?

86. What is your Wife’s favorite food?

87. Where did your WIFE work in the past and for how long?

88. What color are your Wife’s eyes?

89. What color is your Wife’s hair?

90. Did you prepare the forms yourself?

91. Have you been in the military?

92. Who is the petitioner?

93. Please tell me more about your WIFE.

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

95. What made you decide to use the internet to find a WIFE?

96. How long has your WIFE been working for Atlantic Broadband?

97. When did you marry?

98. When was your wedding ceremony?

99. Who was there?

100. Was any of her family there?

101. Why weren't they there?

102. What is your religion?

103. Were you talking to a lot of women on the Internet?

104. What do you and your WIFE talk about on the phone?

105. Will you be a good parent to your Wife’s child?

106. Have you ever left Morocco?

107. For how long?

108. Why did you leave?

109. What did your wife love more here in Morocco?

110. Have you ever applied for a US Visa?

111. When did you apply?

112. Who was the petitioner?

113. What happened with the previous relationship?

114. WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DON’T GET THE VISA?

More tips on the interview below……

1. Speak slow, and answer questions in detail. Stick to the question and don’t veer off the subject. Respond clear, and descriptive. Should not be longer than one minute to answer, but be sure to explain yourself.

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 wife's parent's names". They will expect you to know the information given in your petitions. Review everything in your paperwork with your husband before his 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. Alwife, 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 wife?", give them a picture or two with your answer; "They like her very much. Here is a picture of her with my mother at my home."

Or, "How many attended your wedding?" Answer, "(give a number, then say) We have wifeme 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 assure that your face remains pleasant and cordial.

11. Be audible (means speak up) 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 wife 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. Remember to verify the phone number so they can contact you to pick up the VISA.!@! hurray@@!!!

14. Arrive early to the consulate, but always 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.

CONFIDENCE IS THE KEY TO ANYTHING!

[Arpan 3]

On 1/18/2018 at 6:28 PM, Arpan said:

Hi Everyone,

 

I am Arpan and my wife is in India. Our CR1 application has been processed by NVC and the interview has been scheduled for January, 22, 2018. I am opening this new thread and request you all to share your experience in India during the interview.

 

Thanks in advance.

Update .. We finally got the visa .. They asked her about my current salary , how we got married, where did we went for honeymoon  and they have kept all the original and a copy those documents.