What is the interview like?

[wanderingstar 0]

My lovely fiancee and I have made it through the lengthy visa process (attributed, in no small part, to this site) and she is now preparing to face the visa interview at the embassy in France. I've worked hard to keep everything organized and moving along smoothly but now she has to face an obstacle that we are potentially not really prepared for.

So, in order to do my part and keep things copacetic I'm turning to some folks who may have already gone through the interview (to their contentment or dismay) and can offer some insight to the whole thing. What sorts of questions are asked? How long does it last? How many interviewers are there? Is there anything helpful to know beforehand?

We're both nervous about this last major obstacle so any help is very appreciated. THANK YOU!

[Gary and Alla 3,696]

My lovely fiancee and I have made it through the lengthy visa process (attributed, in no small part, to this site) and she is now preparing to face the visa interview at the embassy in France. I've worked hard to keep everything organized and moving along smoothly but now she has to face an obstacle that we are potentially not really prepared for.

So, in order to do my part and keep things copacetic I'm turning to some folks who may have already gone through the interview (to their contentment or dismay) and can offer some insight to the whole thing. What sorts of questions are asked? How long does it last? How many interviewers are there? Is there anything helpful to know beforehand?

We're both nervous about this last major obstacle so any help is very appreciated. THANK YOU!

Since they banned waterboarding, they really aren't so difficult at all.

It is natural to be nervous, we were. Didn't sleep at all the night before. Our interview...

We were called up to the window (I went with) and told "Your visa is approved, here are your original documents and photos. Take this card and go to the FedEx window to arrange delivery of your visa. Welcome to the United States"

That was it. No questions asked. I understand that France is easier than Ukraine. Could be just a rumor though.

[Mr&Mrs.Boo 5]

BOn jour ,

i will have my interwiu soon and in order to know all about it i read the reviews from my consulate so here s the link from your http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php?cnty=France i hope will help u.God bless

[wanderingstar 0]

Thank you both.

[Aztec&Taino 144]

My lovely fiancee and I have made it through the lengthy visa process (attributed, in no small part, to this site) and she is now preparing to face the visa interview at the embassy in France. I've worked hard to keep everything organized and moving along smoothly but now she has to face an obstacle that we are potentially not really prepared for.

So, in order to do my part and keep things copacetic I'm turning to some folks who may have already gone through the interview (to their contentment or dismay) and can offer some insight to the whole thing. What sorts of questions are asked? How long does it last? How many interviewers are there? Is there anything helpful to know beforehand?

We're both nervous about this last major obstacle so any help is very appreciated. THANK YOU!

Congratulations on your upcoming appointment!

My advice: Expect the worse and hope for the best.

In other words, bring ALL documentation required just in case they do ask for it, but it very well may be that they do not ask for any of these documents. I would imagine that the french consulate would be an easy one, but you never know... Be prepared and take a deep breath!

[M Burns 0]

You should definately be there early and carry every single piece of paper you think might be relevant.

I had a "interview" at 10.30am, I slept at a hotel nearby at was admitted around 9.45. Theres lots of lining up & processing involved so please don't arrange tickets home until 5pm! I was there until 4pm.

I failed my interview because my birth certicate was an older version that didn't have have my parents names on it, I was also given a list of 2 documents for my fiance to send away for to prove her/ her grandmothers American citizenship. I was also handed a i-601 form that was reduced to an i-212 3 weeks later by mail after they made a mistake

Ignore the i-601/i-212 stuff. They might not be for you...But! during my interview the first thing i got asked for was the affidavit of finacial support I had mine ready but i also read that it wouldn't be asked for Americans seem to be very scared that people who wait 2 years to follow the rules will leech off them and thier US health service-make sure somebody who has a good job can support you with paperwork!

The interviewer will ask approximatly 10 questions, but the 2nd will depend on the answer to the first question.Its a personal thing and theres nothing else to say but good luck and stick at it if you get refused.

[TBoneTX 48,963]

You should definately be there early and carry every single piece of paper you think might be relevant.

This is excellent advice, as is "expect the worst and hope for the best," si man. Be very thankful indeed that you're not interviewing at a consulate in almost any third-world country.