Petitioner's Interview

[DaleandPat 0]

I have heard that the petitioner has to have an interview also. Maybe someone can shed some light on this. Is there an interview that the petitioner has to have at the local office? If so where on the time line is it done? Thanks

[baron555 934]

At AOS

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I have heard that the petitioner has to have an interview also. Maybe someone can shed some light on this. Is there an interview that the petitioner has to have at the local office? If so where on the time line is it done? Thanks

For the visa, NO. Generally, even if the petitioner goes to the beneficiary's interview at the consulate they will rarely, if ever be asked any questions. Some consulates "de facto" require the peittioner to be present, though it is not "official" I have not heard of this for Manilla. The Petitioner will (usually) be involved in the AOS interview, IF there is an AOS interview. My involvement was to be called in and told the green card was approved and what forms to file next (I-751) but many AOS interviews get quite in depth.

[pRetTy_aNgeL 1]

For K1 Visa, the petitioner is not required but they are encouraged. But still it is 100% the consular officer's decision to allow petitioner in the interview room. In all cases petitioner's participation is not required or desired unless the officer asks you something in particular. The purpose of these interviews is to judge the fitness of the foreigner for entry/residence in the US and to satisfy the examining officer that the foreigner is entering into the arrangement with full knowledge and free will.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

For K1 Visa, the petitioner is not required but they are encouraged. But still it is 100% the consular officer's decision to allow petitioner in the interview room. In all cases petitioner's participation is not required or desired unless the officer asks you something in particular. The purpose of these interviews is to judge the fitness of the foreigner for entry/residence in the US and to satisfy the examining officer that the foreigner is entering into the arrangement with full knowledge and free will.

Good specific answer for the OP. I went to our visa interview and would go again...but I just stood there at the window. No questions asked. In fact the CO asked ME if I had any questions. Heck NO! Give us that pink slip and get me outta here!

[TBoneTX 43,405]

For K1 Visa, the petitioner is not required but they are encouraged. [...] In all cases petitioner's participation is not required or desired

Let's be very clear that these answers apply specifically to Manila (assumed, here), because these statements absolutely do NOT apply to all consulates!

[DaleandPat 0]

At AOS

Ok, thanks the change of status. The AOS must have been what he was talking about.

Dale

[DaleandPat 0]

I have heard that the petitioner has to have an interview also. Maybe someone can shed some light on this. Is there an interview that the petitioner has to have at the local office? If so where on the time line is it done? Thanks

For the visa, NO. Generally, even if the petitioner goes to the beneficiary's interview at the consulate they will rarely, if ever be asked any questions. Some consulates "de facto" require the peittioner to be present, though it is not "official" I have not heard of this for Manilla. The Petitioner will (usually) be involved in the AOS interview, IF there is an AOS interview. My involvement was to be called in and told the green card was approved and what forms to file next (I-751) but many AOS interviews get quite in depth.

Thank you. Maybe it makes a difference with the local office where it is done. I talked to someone that had his in Des Moines, Iowa, which is where mine will be. He talked like it was not much.

Thanks again,

Dale

[DaleandPat 0]

For K1 Visa, the petitioner is not required but they are encouraged. But still it is 100% the consular officer's decision to allow petitioner in the interview room. In all cases petitioner's participation is not required or desired unless the officer asks you something in particular. The purpose of these interviews is to judge the fitness of the foreigner for entry/residence in the US and to satisfy the examining officer that the foreigner is entering into the arrangement with full knowledge and free will.

Thanks. That is why then that in one post where the petitioner appeared with the beneficiary there were odd questions like what each other had to breakfast and what the favorite foods are. I keep telling Pat that it is important to me that she feels fine with the whole process and at any time if she feels uncomfortable things can be put on hold. It is good that the embassies or consulates assure the beneficiary is doing this by free will. I told Pat that if at anytime after she arrives in Iowa that if for any reason she feels it is not for her I will see that she gets passage back home. She is my best friend and I want the best for her. Thanks for the perspective.

Dale