Interview Tips

[Sho Ishizaki 0]

Will be undergoing k1 embassy interview in Manila next week. Very Nervous , scared, and excited at the same time. Any tips and interview questions I should be prepared to answer. I tend to over talk when im nervous and i get nervous very easily. Thank you

[Sunnyland 639]

Just try to relax and answer exactly what they ask you. Do not go overboard. They will ask you questions about your relationship for sure.  Nothing that you can not answer if your relationship is genuine. Make sure you have all the documents they need.

 

PS: Good luck!!!

Edited April 28, 2018 by Sunnyland

[Hank_ 9,174]

21 minutes ago, Sho Ishizaki said:

Will be undergoing k1 embassy interview in Manila next week. Very Nervous , scared, and excited at the same time. Any tips and interview questions I should be prepared to answer. I tend to over talk when im nervous and i get nervous very easily. Thank you

Truly you do need to relax.  The questions will be mostly about how well you know your fiance .. questions that establish a genuine relationship.   Manila is not a difficult embassy if you have a genuine relationship and the required documents.

 

When being interviewed - smile and look the CO in the eyes.  Answer only the questions asked .. then be quiet.    Interview only lasts about 3-5 minutes

 

 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

Be yourself. Take a deep breath before the interview. Tell yourself that you can do this. Answer the questions that are asked of you but keep your answers short and to the point. Look the CO in the eye when answering. Be truthful. Read this page below.

 

https://www.path2usa.com/top-10-mistakes-at-visa-interviews

[Sho Ishizaki 0]

Thank you so much for all your advices! Really helps settle my nerves. Is it true that CO already knows the outcome of the petition even before our interview?

[Chris Duffy 1,257]

8 hours ago, Sho Ishizaki said:

Thank you so much for all your advices! Really helps settle my nerves. Is it true that CO already knows the outcome of the petition even before our interview?

The CO can only deny you.  He can approve you, but there seems to be a final step behind the scene before they issue the actual visa where the files are reviewed and that is when the decision to issue or deny is done.

 

Everyone goes thru Administrative Process after the interview, some just don't know it.

[Hank_ 9,174]

11 hours ago, Sho Ishizaki said:

Thank you so much for all your advices! Really helps settle my nerves. Is it true that CO already knows the outcome of the petition even before our interview?

95%  decided before you say ...   Hello!    

[Sho Ishizaki 0]

2 hours ago, Hank_ said:

95%  decided before you say ...   Hello!    

Oh really? And thats based on the I-129 Form? So its already decided then omg. Then is the interview important if its already decided 

[Hank_ 9,174]

31 minutes ago, Sho Ishizaki said:

Oh really? And thats based on the I-129 Form? So its already decided then omg. Then is the interview important if its already decided 

95% isn't already decided .. it is ALMOST decided.   Yes they review the I-129F case file, they review the documents you gave to the Filipino pre-screener, and the CO also reviews the notes from the Filipino pre-screener as he interviews you as well.

 

The interview with the CO, though short is where he "reads you" and your answers to his few questions.   Have the required documents, have evidence of a genuine relationship .. the rest is a cake walk.

[Butziee 25]

4 hours ago, Hank_ said:

95% isn't already decided .. it is ALMOST decided.   Yes they review the I-129F case file, they review the documents you gave to the Filipino pre-screener, and the CO also reviews the notes from the Filipino pre-screener as he interviews you as well.

 

The interview with the CO, though short is where he "reads you" and your answers to his few questions.   Have the required documents, have evidence of a genuine relationship .. the rest is a cake walk.

Greetings Hank, me and my fiance will be having our interview in two weeks. I have a feeling based on the review of my petition they will for sure inquire about my ITR because when i listed previous work experience it was all schooling and a restaurant job i only worked one month during the year 2017. While i do have my 2017 ITR , it doesnt reach the income requirement. Currently I have a job that reaches more than 125 percent, employment verification, as well as a letter from my manager stating projected income , full time status, when i first started working, and most recent paystubs. Im currently a nursing student and full time tech at a hospital with projected income of $24,424 if i work 3 days in a row or projected income $37,000 if i work overtime which i have been doing for the past week. Now my question is, if they ask for the ITR (most likely), we will provide them with my iTR, but are we able to also explain and give all the proof we have that my fiancee will not have any income problems when she arrives here in US? I read that we are to answer short concisely and then close our mouths when we are done, but when is it okay to explain if needed?

 

[payxibka 10,045]

13 minutes ago, Butziee said:

Greetings Hank, me and my fiance will be having our interview in two weeks. I have a feeling based on the review of my petition they will for sure inquire about my ITR because when i listed previous work experience it was all schooling and a restaurant job i only worked one month during the year 2017. While i do have my 2017 ITR , it doesnt reach the income requirement. Currently I have a job that reaches more than 125 percent, employment verification, as well as a letter from my manager stating projected income , full time status, when i first started working, and most recent paystubs. Im currently a nursing student and full time tech at a hospital with projected income of $24,424 if i work 3 days in a row or projected income $37,000 if i work overtime which i have been doing for the past week. Now my question is, if they ask for the ITR (most likely), we will provide them with my iTR, but are we able to also explain and give all the proof we have that my fiancee will not have any income problems when she arrives here in US? I read that we are to answer short concisely and then close our mouths when we are done, but when is it okay to explain if needed?

 

The problem here is that Manila is inconsistent on whether they even ask about financial support.  She will obviously have to try and explain the future earnings capability if it gets to that stage.  

 

Since OT is not guaranteed you cannot use that in the base calculation.  It is going to be pay rate * the # of normal scheduled hours

[Hank_ 9,174]

42 minutes ago, Butziee said:

Greetings Hank, me and my fiance will be having our interview in two weeks. I have a feeling based on the review of my petition they will for sure inquire about my ITR because when i listed previous work experience it was all schooling and a restaurant job i only worked one month during the year 2017. While i do have my 2017 ITR , it doesnt reach the income requirement. Currently I have a job that reaches more than 125 percent, employment verification, as well as a letter from my manager stating projected income , full time status, when i first started working, and most recent paystubs. Im currently a nursing student and full time tech at a hospital with projected income of $24,424 if i work 3 days in a row or projected income $37,000 if i work overtime which i have been doing for the past week. Now my question is, if they ask for the ITR (most likely), we will provide them with my iTR, but are we able to also explain and give all the proof we have that my fiancee will not have any income problems when she arrives here in US? I read that we are to answer short concisely and then close our mouths when we are done, but when is it okay to explain if needed?

 

Your base income is more than adequate to meet the I-864P guidelines for 2 people at 125%. The OT won't add anything - once you reach the mark they quit looking      You have a letter from your employer stating current projected income for 2018.  I would add copies of your pay statements, as many as you currently possess, just to cover all the bases.   As noted already, the embassy is very sporadic about asking for support evidence, so don't be surprised after all your worry that it is not even asked for .. but do be prepared.

 

If you feel an explanation may be needed for your financials, take the time to write a simply letter explaining much as you have here that you are still in college and so forth.    With that you should have a totally stress free interview.

 

 

http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/k-1-visa-application.html

 

 

Edited April 29, 2018 by Hank_