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| Bogota, Colombia |  Review on July 5, 2023: |
PhatCat
Rating:  | Review Topic: K1 Visa
My same sex fiance and i came loaded for bear since we have a large age difference and this was my 2nd I129F . Tons of evidence. I prepped him on over 100 K1 interview i found on various sites. He is an actor so learning lines was easy. On the day of our interview appointment at 7:00 we arrived at the embassy at 6:30. We had to wait outside until they called for K1s and others at 7:00 The entry process was impressively organized and smooth. All the embassy employees were professional and supportive. After various checks for the appointment confirmation, security and the completeness of documents, we waited in a covered outdoor area. One note about Bogota: it seem this is one of the few locations where I as the petitioner was able to accompany him through the entire process, including up to the interview window itself.
As we waited we watched the progression of folks thru their interviews. it was generally very easy to see who was approved and who was not just by watching the faces as they left the windows. Our wait was a total of about 1:30. As we waited things kept going through our minds about what they might ask and what the outcomes might be. Finally his name was called. I walked up with him and stood to the side and a little behind. The official asked him to rise his hand and swear to tell the truth, looking straight into his eyes. (Had not seen that at any other window). He then asked the standard questions that everyone is asked; Where and when did you first meet. What languages do you and your fiance speak (He speaks a little english and i speak enough spanish to get along). In what language do you communicate. At one point he asked if i was his fiance. And that was it! No questions even indirectly about age difference or my previous K1. No question about me or where the wedding would be or where he would live. The entire interview lasted less than 5 minutes. Maybe 3.
I had told my fiance that if they reject the visa they will give him back his passport and if they intend to approve they will hold onto it. When we saw him close the passport and move to put it in a folder, we knew we were approved. The official said your visa will be ready in three weeks and that was it! We looked each other incredulously...that's all??? it was almost anticlimactic. He gave us a thumbs up and waved for the next interview. We gave each other a big hug and left in shock at how easy it had been. The best part was everyone in the waiting area giving us big smiles as we practically skipped away.
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Consulate / USCIS Member Review #32226