Can petitioner attend the beneficiary's interview?

[Smizzy 0]

Hello All,

We've just sent off our packet 3 and will be awaiting the interview date. Since I'll be traveling down to see my fiancee in a couple weeks, it is highly likely that I will there when the interview is scheduled. Does anyone know if I can go into the consulate with her on the date of the interview? Do they allow entry to the petitioners as well?

[Wyld Blu 35]

Really depends on the consulate. I went with my fiance in Amsterdam and had no problem. In fact, the agent said he thought me being there was a great way to show we had a real relationship.

Good Luck!

-Blu-

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Hello All,

We've just sent off our packet 3 and will be awaiting the interview date. Since I'll be traveling down to see my fiancee in a couple weeks, it is highly likely that I will there when the interview is scheduled. Does anyone know if I can go into the consulate with her on the date of the interview? Do they allow entry to the petitioners as well?

Many, maybe even most, do allow this. Check the consulate reviews section. I strongly recommend going even if you cannot go in the building, be there for your fiancee, not the interview.

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

Hello All,

We've just sent off our packet 3 and will be awaiting the interview date. Since I'll be traveling down to see my fiancee in a couple weeks, it is highly likely that I will there when the interview is scheduled. Does anyone know if I can go into the consulate with her on the date of the interview? Do they allow entry to the petitioners as well?

Many, maybe even most, do allow this. Check the consulate reviews section. I strongly recommend going even if you cannot go in the building, be there for your fiancee, not the interview.

In addition, if the consulate does not allow the USC to accompany your fiance to the interview, you can give her your passport to take inside to show to the consular officer. Pretty much irrefutable proof that you're waiting outside for her, and as an earlier poster mentioned, this is great bonafide relationship evidence.

[Smizzy 0]

Hello All,

We've just sent off our packet 3 and will be awaiting the interview date. Since I'll be traveling down to see my fiancee in a couple weeks, it is highly likely that I will there when the interview is scheduled. Does anyone know if I can go into the consulate with her on the date of the interview? Do they allow entry to the petitioners as well?

Many, maybe even most, do allow this. Check the consulate reviews section. I strongly recommend going even if you cannot go in the building, be there for your fiancee, not the interview.

In addition, if the consulate does not allow the USC to accompany your fiance to the interview, you can give her your passport to take inside to show to the consular officer. Pretty much irrefutable proof that you're waiting outside for her, and as an earlier poster mentioned, this is great bonafide relationship evidence.

Thanks everyone. That's brilliant advice. I was just thinking about it from the perspective of being there to support her through a pivotal moment and never thought about using my passport as evidence of the relationship. I guess if a picture = 1000 words then a passport = 1000 pictures.

[SuperDuper! 230]

Hello All,

We've just sent off our packet 3 and will be awaiting the interview date. Since I'll be traveling down to see my fiancee in a couple weeks, it is highly likely that I will there when the interview is scheduled. Does anyone know if I can go into the consulate with her on the date of the interview? Do they allow entry to the petitioners as well?

Many, maybe even most, do allow this. Check the consulate reviews section. I strongly recommend going even if you cannot go in the building, be there for your fiancee, not the interview.

In addition, if the consulate does not allow the USC to accompany your fiance to the interview, you can give her your passport to take inside to show to the consular officer. Pretty much irrefutable proof that you're waiting outside for her, and as an earlier poster mentioned, this is great bonafide relationship evidence.

Thanks everyone. That's brilliant advice. I was just thinking about it from the perspective of being there to support her through a pivotal moment and never thought about using my passport as evidence of the relationship. I guess if a picture = 1000 words then a passport = 1000 pictures.

It's always a cherry on top for the petitioner to be there. But going thru the Australian consulate is not so tough, and not considered a T-country or high fraud country. If you got the funds and time, have at it. But it wont really be necessary if you provide all the basic documentation and proof of a bonafide relationship. Look at who is telling you to be there, mostly guys from difficult consulates who really have to show face at the embassy. Maybe you would rather spend 2 weeks and $2K on your girl at homecoming during the intial week or two that she is with you in your city. Its really up to you. Most of all have fun!

Edited November 3, 2009 by Hopp

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Hello All,

We've just sent off our packet 3 and will be awaiting the interview date. Since I'll be traveling down to see my fiancee in a couple weeks, it is highly likely that I will there when the interview is scheduled. Does anyone know if I can go into the consulate with her on the date of the interview? Do they allow entry to the petitioners as well?

Many, maybe even most, do allow this. Check the consulate reviews section. I strongly recommend going even if you cannot go in the building, be there for your fiancee, not the interview.

In addition, if the consulate does not allow the USC to accompany your fiance to the interview, you can give her your passport to take inside to show to the consular officer. Pretty much irrefutable proof that you're waiting outside for her, and as an earlier poster mentioned, this is great bonafide relationship evidence.

Thanks everyone. That's brilliant advice. I was just thinking about it from the perspective of being there to support her through a pivotal moment and never thought about using my passport as evidence of the relationship. I guess if a picture = 1000 words then a passport = 1000 pictures.

It's always a cherry on top for the petitioner to be there. But going thru the Australian consulate is not so tough, and not considered a T-country or high fraud country. If you got the funds and time, have at it. But it wont really be necessary if you provide all the basic documentation and proof of a bonafide relationship. Look at who is telling you to be there, mostly guys from difficult consulates who really have to show face at the embassy. Maybe you would rather spend 2 weeks and $2K on your girl at homecoming during the intial week or two that she is with you in your city. Its really up to you. Most of all have fun!

No one from a difficult consulate has answered this thread. (actually Manila, yoru consulate would be the only one considered difficult and you say it is no beig deal) Kiev, Seoul and Amsterdam hardly rank as difficult, in fact all the difficulties combined wouldn't make a difficult consulate.

My advice, having gone through a very easy consulate where many get passed without a question asked, is be there. If you can't afford it...get another job and save the money. I truly believe that any scared and nervous fiancee would much prefer her future husband to be with her (or future wife, whatever) to be there at a very important time in their life, even if the worry is unwarranted.

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

No one from a difficult consulate has answered this thread. (actually Manila, yoru consulate would be the only one considered difficult and you say it is no beig deal) Kiev, Seoul and Amsterdam hardly rank as difficult, in fact all the difficulties combined wouldn't make a difficult consulate.

My advice, having gone through a very easy consulate where many get passed without a question asked, is be there. If you can't afford it...get another job and save the money. I truly believe that any scared and nervous fiancee would much prefer her future husband to be with her (or future wife, whatever) to be there at a very important time in their life, even if the worry is unwarranted.

Elisha said she couldn't adequately describe how important it was to her that I was there with her for the interview. Even though it was a breeze, she had a very negative impression of the US Embassy from her previous interview there (for a B1/B2 a few years ago, before South Korea was added to the VWP) and was VERY nervous.

This is scary... I've agreed with you twice in one thread, Gary!

[JewryandJessica 0]

Hello All,

We've just sent off our packet 3 and will be awaiting the interview date. Since I'll be traveling down to see my fiancee in a couple weeks, it is highly likely that I will there when the interview is scheduled. Does anyone know if I can go into the consulate with her on the date of the interview? Do they allow entry to the petitioners as well?

Many, maybe even most, do allow this. Check the consulate reviews section. I strongly recommend going even if you cannot go in the building, be there for your fiancee, not the interview.

In addition, if the consulate does not allow the USC to accompany your fiance to the interview, you can give her your passport to take inside to show to the consular officer. Pretty much irrefutable proof that you're waiting outside for her, and as an earlier poster mentioned, this is great bonafide relationship evidence.

Thanks everyone. That's brilliant advice. I was just thinking about it from the perspective of being there to support her through a pivotal moment and never thought about using my passport as evidence of the relationship. I guess if a picture = 1000 words then a passport = 1000 pictures.

It's always a cherry on top for the petitioner to be there. But going thru the Australian consulate is not so tough, and not considered a T-country or high fraud country. If you got the funds and time, have at it. But it wont really be necessary if you provide all the basic documentation and proof of a bonafide relationship. Look at who is telling you to be there, mostly guys from difficult consulates who really have to show face at the embassy. Maybe you would rather spend 2 weeks and $2K on your girl at homecoming during the intial week or two that she is with you in your city. Its really up to you. Most of all have fun!

No one from a difficult consulate has answered this thread. (actually Manila, yoru consulate would be the only one considered difficult and you say it is no beig deal) Kiev, Seoul and Amsterdam hardly rank as difficult, in fact all the difficulties combined wouldn't make a difficult consulate.

My advice, having gone through a very easy consulate where many get passed without a question asked, is be there. If you can't afford it...get another job and save the money. I truly believe that any scared and nervous fiancee would much prefer her future husband to be with her (or future wife, whatever) to be there at a very important time in their life, even if the worry is unwarranted.

I agree. I know that the DR consulate is going to be tough but even if it wasn't i would want to be there for my husband. Incase i have to give him any emotional support. It can be very stressful having somone asking you questions and scrutinizing your every answer, move, gesture. So if everything goes well I would definately want to be the first to know. I would want to hug him, and just celebrate, if things don't go well then we will BOTH need the support that only the other one can give the other. I know i kinda sound romantic but it means a lot for the beneficiary to see their significant other just there