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| Warsaw, Poland |  Review on May 15, 2013: |
Laurka
Rating:  | Review Topic: K1 Visa
I had the appointment scheduled for 8:30 am, but the time means nothing really. I entered at 8:00, went through security check and then to the Immigrant Visas room. I took a ticket with my number and had to take a seat to wait. After about 30 minutes my number showed up at one of three windows and I was asked to submit my passport, copy of birth certificate, police clearance and forms DS 156 (2 copies) and 156K and I-134 Affidavit of support. I was asked in Polish three or four basic questions like: Have you been married before? Have you ever been to the US? (yes) On tourist visa? (yes) Did you overstay? (no).
Then I had to sit down again and wait for my number to show up again. After about 70 minutes the number came up so I went to have my fingerprints scanned (40 seconds). Thank you , sit down and wait.
After approximately 35 minutes, the number was displayed and I had to go to a separate room (but no doors, a room just like the previous one, but with no chairs). There were three windows as well, but with consuls not regular clerks  A very nice, smiling young woman greeted me and asked me if it would be fine by me if the interview was held in English. I said yes  I was told to raise my right hand and swear everything I say is true. She then asked me basic questions, she was very nice, big smile, no stress at all. The questions were: How did you meet? Who came to visit first? Where? Did your fiancé stay with you at this time or in a hotel? Did he meet your family? When did you get engaged? Did you visit him? Did you meet his family? Did he have to work all this time you were there? Did you get to travel anywhere? After several questions like this she paused to click something in her computer and then she came back to questions about how we met. She asked where my fiancé works and what he does. She asked what I would like to do in the States, do I plan to work. I answered: Yes, with work permission. One of the last questions was whether I have or have not any relatives in the US and after I said no she asked me if I’m anxious at all about moving to the States. I said I am a little bit, because I don’t drive and she laughed again apparently understanding where I’m coming from She finished with questions about wedding plans and whether we’ll have a reception in Poland. I said no, we’re doing everything in the US. She asked: Is anybody of your family going? Do they have visas? To which my answer was: Hopefully! They will apply for tourist visas next week. She smiled her beautiful smile, told me everything is correct and fine. Told me to sign the form. She congratulated me and wished good luck.
She never asked for proofs of ongoing relationship, didn’t look at them at all nor additional financial statements like letter from the Employer, not even letters of intent to marry! The whole conversation didn’t take more than 7 minutes I’m sure! I left the Embassy at 10:40.
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Consulate / USCIS Member Review #11964