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| Jamaica |  Review on May 20, 2014: |
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Rating:  | Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
My husband's interview was scheduled for 9:30 AM. Arrived near the embassy at 08:50. I guess this had something to do with why my husband was the last one to be interviewed. The line was long in front of the Embassy. My husband did not want me to go with him because he felt very nervous. He left his phone and electronics with us in the car. Remember you are not allowed to bring any form of electronics into the embassy. Our friends and I parked in the plaza not to faraway to allow my husband time to walk to the embassy and do some meditation. He was told to join a separate line for IV which happened to be a little shorter. After joining that line someone came and looked at his documents and the invitation letter and mark something on the paper. Upon entering the embassy , a security checkpoint was done and he was told to take off belts, shoes etc. then went through the security check. Not soon after entering the building he was given two numbers. Then he went to the waiting area and waited for the numbers to be called. It was about one hour and then three hours before the numbers were called. While there my husband said he got to listen to many of the applicants that were denied because of lack of evidence. Additionally, many of the applicants that were not approved could not answer basic questions about there spouse and did not have proof. Its not good to have too little information when submitting your application. If you do not submit enough during the application process make sure to cover yourself during the interview. When he was called first, he took all the medical info and was asked a few questions, after that was seated again. Once called by the Embassy officer, my husband spoke to a young white male. He was very nervous because for three hours he had watched several people get denied. Funny my husband learned his pattern for the denials. When came time for the questions, the following two questions were asked:
1. Are you ready to be with your wife? (By this he assumed he was approved)
2. Where did you meet your wife?
The officer then said your wife really provided good evidence and I do not need to ask or see anything else. Then he said Congratulations, you are approved and go be with your wife. He gave a sheet to register for the DHL service. He did not look at anything...no pictures, call logs, or chats. Overall, my husband said he did not even know the interview had began because it was a very casual conversation. My personal opinion is that the interview outcome is already decided before you enter. It is a matter of formality to have the interview.
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Consulate / USCIS Member Review #14497