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| Vancouver, Canada |  Review on January 29, 2010: |
Dan and Ali
Rating:  | Review Topic: K1 Visa
I had my interview for a K-1 visa today and I found the staff of the consulate very friendly, professional and willing to help. When you\'re dealing with government officials you typically find them to be very jaded/bored with their jobs, but I can honestly say that everyone I dealt with at the consulate seemed very happy to be there! My documents were reviewed by an East Indian woman (I did not get her name) who was very friendly and helpful. My actual interview was conducted by an older Asian woman I had read nothing but great things about here on VJ named Hong. She was very personable, helpful and she gave me the impression she really wanted to issue me the visa.
I was only asked three questions about my relationship with my fiance and she did not ask me to see any photos/phone records/etc. However, my fiance was there with me at the interview so I am sure that helped 
The questions were:
- When did you and your fiance meet?
- When did you meet in person?
- When did you get engaged?
Again, she was very friendly and personable. Some further documents are required before a visa can be issued to me but Hong encouraged me to be in touch with the consulate and she was happy with all other documentation provided.
March 12, 2010 I submitted my additional documents to the embassy and was advised that only 3 days later (March 16, 2010) that we were approved and our visas were being mailed to us. All in all, a GREAT experience. I cannot even begin to say enough good things about the Vancouver embassy and their staff.
(updated on March 16, 2010)
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Consulate / USCIS Member Review #5617