K1 Visa Interview

[jjaycxo 0]

I have my medical exam coming up at the end of the month, with my Visa interview coming up about 10 days after and the closer I get the more questions I have, which I think is normal  

But I'm pregnant and due to the pregnancy I couldn't get some vaccines done on time, could that be a problem? I read that they are recommended but not required am I right? 

By any chance somebody has expirence going through the whole process pregnant or with a pregnant partner? 

What things should I defiently remember when comes to both the medical exam and visa interview ? 

 

Appriciate any answer  

[Dana.L 12]

6 minutes ago, jjaycxo said:

I have my medical exam coming up at the end of the month, with my Visa interview coming up about 10 days after and the closer I get the more questions I have, which I think is normal  

But I'm pregnant and due to the pregnancy I couldn't get some vaccines done on time, could that be a problem? I read that they are recommended but not required am I right? 

By any chance somebody has expirence going through the whole process pregnant or with a pregnant partner? 

What things should I defiently remember when comes to both the medical exam and visa interview ? 

 

Appriciate any answer  

For K1, vaccinations are recommended but not required. Tell the Civil Surgeon you are preggos and he will make a note of the contraindication to vaccines. 

What consulate are you interviewing at?  

Have your paperwork organized and ready to go. When they ask questions give as much information as possible. Use the interview as a chance to make a case for yourself instead of an opportunity to answer the bare minimum. 
You got this!!! Good luck  

[Rocio0010 5,579]

5 hours ago, Dana.L said:

When they ask questions give as much information as possible.

Not quite. The unspoken rule is to answer what they ask. Do not overshare information!

[IWander 589]

7 hours ago, jjaycxo said:

I have my medical exam coming up at the end of the month, with my Visa interview coming up about 10 days after and the closer I get the more questions I have, which I think is normal  

But I'm pregnant and due to the pregnancy I couldn't get some vaccines done on time, could that be a problem? I read that they are recommended but not required am I right? 

By any chance somebody has expirence going through the whole process pregnant or with a pregnant partner? 

What things should I defiently remember when comes to both the medical exam and visa interview ? 

 

Appriciate any answer  

As for vaccinations, nothing to overly concern yourself with.  You will not be the first pregnant person the panel physician (not civil surgeon) will have seen for a visa medical.  The biggest concern you need to think about is the chest xray and whether you are comfortable with the precautions.

[Dana.L 12]

12 hours ago, Rocio0010 said:

Not quite. The unspoken rule is to answer what they ask. Do not overshare information!

This seems to be a topic of different opinions. Some past consulate officers have said that an interview if your chance to make your case. According to them, some people show up to the interview and say the BARE minimum, which leaves them with questions. 

Maybe they mean dont clam up and only say one or two words, I took it to mean: Be a human, be friendly, and answer the questions as best you can. I think what some people would consider "oversharing" is just giving them more of your relationships story. Never a bad thing, IF the story checks out LOL 

 

[Crazy Cat 41,608]

"Don't give them more rope than they need.  They can use it to hang you" 

- Crazy Cat, old man who has lived over 7 decades, 11/14/23

 

I think I'll copyright that.

Edited November 14, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[OldUser 6,476]

1 hour ago, Dana.L said:

This seems to be a topic of different opinions. Some past consulate officers have said that an interview if your chance to make your case. According to them, some people show up to the interview and say the BARE minimum, which leaves them with questions. 

Maybe they mean dont clam up and only say one or two words, I took it to mean: Be a human, be friendly, and answer the questions as best you can. I think what some people would consider "oversharing" is just giving them more of your relationships story. Never a bad thing, IF the story checks out LOL 

 

This is contrary to advice my lawyer and US spouse gave me. I was also in this camp of being open, transparent, and telling a story. I'm glad I listened to my lawyer and my spouse. It's not what's needed for an immigration interview. They (USCIS, consulate etc) seek short, to the point, and mostly closed answers. Where possible answer with "yes" and "no", where more explanation needed, give a sentence and let interviewer guide the conversation. They'll ask follow up questions if needed. I heard people's interviews going really bad when oversharing. Some officers get excited and start using extra information you say against you.

Edited November 14, 2023 by OldUser

[Crazy Cat 41,608]

2 minutes ago, OldUser said:

They'll ask follow up questions if needed.

My thoughts exactly.  

[Rocio0010 5,579]

3 hours ago, OldUser said:

This is contrary to advice my lawyer and US spouse gave me. I was also in this camp of being open, transparent, and telling a story. I'm glad I listened to my lawyer and my spouse. It's not what's needed for an immigration interview. They (USCIS, consulate etc) seek short, to the point, and mostly closed answers. Where possible answer with "yes" and "no", where more explanation needed, give a sentence and let interviewer guide the conversation. They'll ask follow up questions if needed. I heard people's interviews going really bad when oversharing. Some officers get excited and start using extra information you say against you.

Exactly. It’s almost like the same as if talking to a police officer.