Hooray for English!

[Minister 0]

Hello! I've searched around and run some forum searches for this topic and I can't find it anywhere. I'd like to ask something if you don't mind.

How well does your Fiance speak English? I have a little worry about it, not because of my fiance, but because of me. You see, my fiance is from Asia, and I work for an Asian company. I work with a lot of people from Asia and I know how to speak English in a way that is easy for people from Asia to understand. Additionally, she worked in Japan for many years, and she can speak Japanese. I can also speak Japanese. She is fluent, and I am... well... conversant, but certainly not fluent. I would have to say that her English is better than my Japanese, though. Therefore, I am worried that, when someone from the Embassy speaks to her, they will find that her English is insufficient.

My fiance was an English interpreter at her previous job. Her language level is good, but it's certainly not native. I don't have any idea what kind of English level meets the requirement for a K1 interview, but I have been given to understand that a good English level is a little critical. If he/she doesn't speak well enough, the interviewing officer may believe that the relationship is a fake due to the inability to communicate. I can certainly see the logic in this. I just wonder where the bar is.

May I ask, what is your fiance's level of English? Where do you think the stumbling block is? To be honest, I am sure my fiance's English is more than sufficient, but I am by nature a worrier and would like to know more.

Please let me know about your experience and opinions. Thank you!

[almaty 19]

Hello! I've searched around and run some forum searches for this topic and I can't find it anywhere. I'd like to ask something if you don't mind.

How well does your Fiance speak English? I have a little worry about it, not because of my fiance, but because of me. You see, my fiance is from Asia, and I work for an Asian company. I work with a lot of people from Asia and I know how to speak English in a way that is easy for people from Asia to understand. Additionally, she worked in Japan for many years, and she can speak Japanese. I can also speak Japanese. She is fluent, and I am... well... conversant, but certainly not fluent. I would have to say that her English is better than my Japanese, though. Therefore, I am worried that, when someone from the Embassy speaks to her, they will find that her English is insufficient.

My fiance was an English interpreter at her previous job. Her language level is good, but it's certainly not native. I don't have any idea what kind of English level meets the requirement for a K1 interview, but I have been given to understand that a good English level is a little critical. If he/she doesn't speak well enough, the interviewing officer may believe that the relationship is a fake due to the inability to communicate. I can certainly see the logic in this. I just wonder where the bar is.

May I ask, what is your fiance's level of English? Where do you think the stumbling block is? To be honest, I am sure my fiance's English is more than sufficient, but I am by nature a worrier and would like to know more.

Please let me know about your experience and opinions. Thank you!

i doubt if she have an issue..most consulate will interview your fiancee in her native language if she chooses..her english level sounds outstanding to me..

[slbois 0]

My husband interviewed in his native language. That will not be a problem. However you will need to establish that the two of you can communicate in a common language, whether it be producing emails or chat logs in Japanese, English, or whatever.

[almaty 19]

i see no issue here..the lady was an english interpreter in her past....

[bora bora 1]

My husband was also interviewed in his native language - and I was there. He didn't speak English at the time, but that is ok because it is not a requirement for the K1 visa. However, I am fluent in Portuguese and the CO (who is American) spoke to me in both languages. All of our previous correspondence was in Portuguese as well.

What is important is that you can communicate and that you have proof. It's ok if you don't speak your wife's native tongue, but you can speak Japanese with her...

In addition, in order to be a translator you have to know English well enough. I wouldn't be worried if I were you....but I'd have proof of relationship/communication for the interview if I were you... Good luck.