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| Tokyo, Japan |  Review on July 3, 2009: |
Johnny & Yumi
Rating:  | Review Topic: K1 Visa
Arrived at the Embassy before 8:30 and got to go in early. We checked in with the interview comfirmation email we got from the embassy, and were given a see-through plastic envelope with instructions on what order to put the forms and given a number. After we got our stuff in order, we waited for about 15-20 minutes before our number was called. The man checked our forms and made sure everything was in order. He was very pleasant and we joked with him a little as he checked our documents. After that, we sat down for another 10-15 minutes until our number was called again for Yumi's fingerprints. After this, another round of 10-15 minutes until we were called for our interview. The interviewer was a man and asked us if we wanted the interview in English or Japanese. We opted for English, but at times, he spoke very good Japanese for Yumi. We prepared for the questions about family, but got questions about where we will live and what are our plans are after going to Seattle instead. After about 5 minutes he told us that we were approved, and that we would receive the visa in a week. I believe we got out of there just a little after 9:30, so it just took us over an hour. Overall, I think the embassy was good, and the staff was very helpful and kind. The interview was the only nerve-wracking part, but when Yumi did not understand the question in English, the interview asked again in Japanese. Still, I would recommend that if the petitioner is able to attend the interview, to do so.
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Consulate / USCIS Member Review #4678