Should I fly to Europe for my fiance's interview?

[UOM_ZAIOODY 0]

Ok, so my fiance finally got his interview date. It has been a long process and I just want to make sure everything goes smoothly. Would it help his case if I was to show up at the interview with him? Should I bring our 6 month old son? I have been searching for tickets online and it looks like it is going to cost $2,000 !!!!! That is more than double of what I thought it might be, but if it could help his case I would go.

[Karen_L 1]

Ok, so my fiance finally got his interview date. It has been a long process and I just want to make sure everything goes smoothly. Would it help his case if I was to show up at the interview with him? Should I bring our 6 month old son? I have been searching for tickets online and it looks like it is going to cost $2,000 !!!!! That is more than double of what I thought it might be, but if it could help his case I would go.

It's not required that you attend the interview. I for one would *LOVE* to be at the consulate with my fiance' for his interview, but it isn't possible for me to take time off from work for even a week and, as you said, it's costly to do so. Unless you really feel strongly like they might not grant him the visa (due to say, not having much evidence of on-going relationship, for instance), then *I* would stay in the US if I were you. That $2000 can come in handy later on, especially since he won't be able to work right away. Instead, you can just write a really great Letter of Intent giving your full complete support to the visa for your fiance'. I plan to rewrite mine and say something like "I wish that I were able to attend the interview myself, but unfortunately, having just started a new job..." etc. -

But again, if you think there's a good chance he will not get the visa, then maybe go for it. Money's just money, and love comes first, right!?

-- Karen