Albania Consulate- Interview 1/29/09

[Lindsay G 0]

We finally have my husband's interview on 1/29/09! We're both extremely excited to almost be together again, but I am worrying so much that we'll have a problem or they will give him AP or worse. Our case is pretty straight-forward, no concerns, but you never know! My husband spoke with a lawyer who has translated our documents for us, and told her about our interview date. She told my husband that "there's a 90% chance they wont give you your visa right away because you are a man- they wont believe you"...!!!!!!. (there are no problems with our petition or any red flags in my opinion!)....... then told my husband that I really should be present for the interview (at least waiting outside as I can't enter), as they look very favorably on that (which isn't a suprise after spending time on this forum)...

I'm freaking out. I don't have time off of work (If they gave me time off, which I think my boss would, I'd probably have to use unpaid). I've been living at home for the last 8 months to save money so we can buy a home sometime in the near future, and am not kean on spending $1000 for a few days.

Do you think it is worth it to send an email to the consulate, expressing my desire to be there, but outlining the reasons why I can't? I have sent so much information to my husband, ridiculously organized, with pictures and ticket reciepts... do you think it could really just depend on my being in Albania at his interview time? Silly! I wish I could be there, but my husband can handle this on his own too.

Any advice?

[Peter&Jaime 1]

We finally have my husband's interview on 1/29/09! We're both extremely excited to almost be together again, but I am worrying so much that we'll have a problem or they will give him AP or worse. Our case is pretty straight-forward, no concerns, but you never know! My husband spoke with a lawyer who has translated our documents for us, and told her about our interview date. She told my husband that "there's a 90% chance they wont give you your visa right away because you are a man- they wont believe you"...!!!!!!. (there are no problems with our petition or any red flags in my opinion!)....... then told my husband that I really should be present for the interview (at least waiting outside as I can't enter), as they look very favorably on that (which isn't a suprise after spending time on this forum)...

I'm freaking out. I don't have time off of work (If they gave me time off, which I think my boss would, I'd probably have to use unpaid). I've been living at home for the last 8 months to save money so we can buy a home sometime in the near future, and am not kean on spending $1000 for a few days.

Do you think it is worth it to send an email to the consulate, expressing my desire to be there, but outlining the reasons why I can't? I have sent so much information to my husband, ridiculously organized, with pictures and ticket reciepts... do you think it could really just depend on my being in Albania at his interview time? Silly! I wish I could be there, but my husband can handle this on his own too.

Any advice?

I plan on going to my husband's interview in Lima. I know my husband can handle the interview on his own, but I want to be there to support him. You said you are freaking out about the process think how he will feel when the people in the embassy are grilling him. Just knowing you are outside waiting for him will give him more confidence and will look better to the embassy.

I also do not have any paid time off, but for me the cost is well worth it, because I will be there to help my husband with his embassy, to help celebrate our visa, help him pack, see his family, etc.

Ultimately it is your decision though. Good Luck

[Anisa 0]

We finally have my husband's interview on 1/29/09! We're both extremely excited to almost be together again, but I am worrying so much that we'll have a problem or they will give him AP or worse. Our case is pretty straight-forward, no concerns, but you never know! My husband spoke with a lawyer who has translated our documents for us, and told her about our interview date. She told my husband that "there's a 90% chance they wont give you your visa right away because you are a man- they wont believe you"...!!!!!!. (there are no problems with our petition or any red flags in my opinion!)....... then told my husband that I really should be present for the interview (at least waiting outside as I can't enter), as they look very favorably on that (which isn't a suprise after spending time on this forum)...

I'm freaking out. I don't have time off of work (If they gave me time off, which I think my boss would, I'd probably have to use unpaid). I've been living at home for the last 8 months to save money so we can buy a home sometime in the near future, and am not kean on spending $1000 for a few days.

Do you think it is worth it to send an email to the consulate, expressing my desire to be there, but outlining the reasons why I can't? I have sent so much information to my husband, ridiculously organized, with pictures and ticket reciepts... do you think it could really just depend on my being in Albania at his interview time? Silly! I wish I could be there, but my husband can handle this on his own too.

Any advice?

I plan on going to my husband's interview in Lima. I know my husband can handle the interview on his own, but I want to be there to support him. You said you are freaking out about the process think how he will feel when the people in the embassy are grilling him. Just knowing you are outside waiting for him will give him more confidence and will look better to the embassy.

I also do not have any paid time off, but for me the cost is well worth it, because I will be there to help my husband with his embassy, to help celebrate our visa, help him pack, see his family, etc.

Ultimately it is your decision though. Good Luck

I filed the form I-129 F for my fiance and i'm still waitting. I wish i can help you with any info but i have no idea how it's going to be in there. Please keep us posted with whatever happens. I do wish you and him all the luck.

[TBoneTX 43,390]

Would you rather INVEST the time & money to be on the consular premises and thereby increase the chances that the visa will be issued, or increase the chance of denial by your NOT being there? Ask yourself this.

[Lindsay G 0]

Would you rather INVEST the time & money to be on the consular premises and thereby increase the chances that the visa will be issued, or increase the chance of denial by your NOT being there? Ask yourself this.

Does this really increase the chances of immediate approval? How would my being there eliminate what would need to be concrete information that would warrant AP or denial? They cannot just deny or give AP on a suspicion- it has to be justified. I understand that my being there "appears" good, but in what concrete ways would that eliminate any of the problems the consular officer may find that warrants holding the visa? (I don't know what they would find- we have a straight-forward case!) I guess I'm just so disappointed in the system if that would be such a heavy determinate- there is so much evidence and recent visits, and it's not as simple as wanting to be there- I would think they would understand that.

What do you guys think about me sending an email to the consulate?

[TBoneTX 43,390]

Read what the lawyer told your husband. My case was straightforward, too... but read my post signature below, especially the 4-29-08 entry.

Do what you want, but be prepared to accept the consequences.

[jm&mcs 1]

I know for a fact that if I had not been at my husband's interview, he would have been denied!!

[Lindsay G 0]

I know for a fact that if I had not been at my husband's interview, he would have been denied!!

Why?

[Lindsay G 0]

I know for a fact that if I had not been at my husband's interview, he would have been denied!!

Why?

Ahh... I just read your interview post... I understand.