Confused about interview result and AP/221g

[Pishi_Pishi 63]

Dear VJ Family. So after a long wait, my Iranian fiance finally had his interview. I went with him, but I was refused the entry, which I expected. His interview did not start well as the officer stated based on his poor spoken English he does not believe in our relationship; however, his attitude changed a bit later when he understood we spent 5 vacations together and we had lots of relationship evidence. We know each other for over 2 years. (Btw, me and my fiance understand each other perfectly, I speak other langauages and I have no problem understanding my fiance's accent and grammar mistakes. We have no communication problem. )

The confusing thing is that after the interview he was not told if he was approved or not, but was given a blue form 221g. He was told to check the website for update 2-6 months. So my fiance asked if he was approved and CO's response was: "In my opinion you can can get visa. Good Night!" Hmmm? That doesn't seem like a clear answer to me.

I understand that most male MENA applicants go through mandatory AP, but they are usually told that they are approved first, but AP must be completed before visa issuance. In our case we are not sure as officer did not say anything and just handled the paper and when was asked, he did not give clear answer.

Anyone went through the same thing? Any thoughts or advise? Thanks in advance.

[Caryh 5,206]

I've heard of people getting that answer at the embassy of my wife's country. As its been explained to me, the interviewing officer isn't the final decision. He makes a recommendation of approval, but all such decisions are reviewed afterwards to make sure the interviewer did not make a mistake. Some CO's do not like to give a straight out you're approved because of this, as they technically do not get the final say in the matter.

[msbau764 245]

Dear VJ Family. So after a long wait, my Iranian fiance finally had his interview. I went with him, but I was refused the entry, which I expected. His interview did not start well as the officer stated based on his poor spoken English he does not believe in our relationship; however, his attitude changed a bit later when he understood we spent 5 vacations together and we had lots of relationship evidence. We know each other for over 2 years. (Btw, me and my fiance understand each other perfectly, I speak other langauages and I have no problem understanding my fiance's accent and grammar mistakes. We have no communication problem. )

The confusing thing is that after the interview he was not told if he was approved or not, but was given a blue form 221g. He was told to check the website for update 2-6 months. So my fiance asked if he was approved and CO's response was: "In my opinion you can can get visa. Good Night!" Hmmm? That doesn't seem like a clear answer to me.

I understand that most male MENA applicants go through mandatory AP, but they are usually told that they are approved first, but AP must be completed before visa issuance. In our case we are not sure as officer did not say anything and just handled the paper and when was asked, he did not give clear answer.

Anyone went through the same thing? Any thoughts or advise? Thanks in advance.

I thought that the interview will be conducted in the beneficiary's language? or did your fiance request the interview be in English?

[Pishi_Pishi 63]

I thought that the interview will be conducted in the beneficiary's language? or did your fiance request the interview be in English?

The officer refused him a translator and wanted to conduct it in English. Also CO spoke some farsi, so when my fiance totally did not understand the question, CO asked it in farsi but expected answer in English.

[Pishi_Pishi 63]

I've heard of people getting that answer at the embassy of my wife's country. As its been explained to me, the interviewing officer isn't the final decision. He makes a recommendation of approval, but all such decisions are reviewed afterwards to make sure the interviewer did not make a mistake. Some CO's do not like to give a straight out you're approved because of this, as they technically do not get the final say in the matter.

I spoke to everyone who left the interview as I was waiting outside, the CO approved everyone on the spot and kept passports for visa issuance. It's more complicated with MENA males and mandatory AP. In my case we are not clear if it's just mandatory AP or if he is still deciding plus mandatory AP

[ChuckM 8]

My wife was made to do her interview in English instead of farsi. We thought beforehand that the interview would be in farsi. Luckily, she was able to understand and answer the questions. A guy from Iran I met while I was waiting during my wife's interview was not given any answer,he was just told to check the AP list.

[msbau764 245]

The officer refused him a translator and wanted to conduct it in English. Also CO spoke some farsi, so when my fiance totally did not understand the question, CO asked it in farsi but expected answer in English.

Uh, I am scared now. I never knew that speaking English with the officer was a requirement to receive a visa.

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

Uh, I am scared now. I never knew that speaking English with the officer was a requirement to receive a visa.

It isn't and should not have been for them either. I think the CO was trying to see how they can have a valid relationship if they do not share at least one fluent language. Juarez will conduct the interview in English or Spanish. If the applicant is not fluent in English, then they should request the interview be in Spanish if the CO starts speaking in English to begin with. They sometimes ask first which language you would like the interview in.

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

Dear VJ Family. So after a long wait, my Iranian fiance finally had his interview. I went with him, but I was refused the entry, which I expected. His interview did not start well as the officer stated based on his poor spoken English he does not believe in our relationship; however, his attitude changed a bit later when he understood we spent 5 vacations together and we had lots of relationship evidence. We know each other for over 2 years. (Btw, me and my fiance understand each other perfectly, I speak other langauages and I have no problem understanding my fiance's accent and grammar mistakes. We have no communication problem. )

The confusing thing is that after the interview he was not told if he was approved or not, but was given a blue form 221g. He was told to check the website for update 2-6 months. So my fiance asked if he was approved and CO's response was: "In my opinion you can can get visa. Good Night!" Hmmm? That doesn't seem like a clear answer to me.

I understand that most male MENA applicants go through mandatory AP, but they are usually told that they are approved first, but AP must be completed before visa issuance. In our case we are not sure as officer did not say anything and just handled the paper and when was asked, he did not give clear answer.

Anyone went through the same thing? Any thoughts or advise? Thanks in advance.

To me it sounds like he approved you pending AP.

[TBoneTX 43,048]

*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the Embassy/Consulate forum -- topic involves the interview phase and the limbo thereof. ***

[Pishi_Pishi 63]

To me it sounds like he approved you pending AP.

I really hope so. This is nerve wrecking of not knowing

[Pishi_Pishi 63]

My wife was made to do her interview in English instead of farsi. We thought beforehand that the interview would be in farsi. Luckily, she was able to understand and answer the questions. A guy from Iran I met while I was waiting during my wife's interview was not given any answer,he was just told to check the AP list.

I spoke to a girl who was just given blue form and told to check the website, 2 months later she was denied, so that is why I am stressing he was not given a definite answer. I really hope he is just going through a mandatory AP, I guess time will show