Going to interview with my wife

[tariq_mehvish 0]

Hello,

My wife just got her NOA2 Approval and I am thinking that the interview hopefully would be in few months.

Is it OK to be at the embassy for support only when my wife goes for her interview or will they object that I have to be living in the US during her interview?

Anyone with experience in this topic?

[Done--Really 331]

They may or may not let you attend the interview--check the consulate data at the top of this page to see what they say, but in no case would they object to you being there. We are doing our processing in Costa Rica and they encourage the spouse to attend the interview, even though it usually lasts just a few minutes.

Edited May 12, 2011 by magical

[tariq_mehvish 0]

They may or may not let you attend the interview--check the consulate data at the top of this page to see what they say, but in no case would they object to you being there. We are doing our processing in Costa Rica and they encourage the spouse to attend the interview, even though it usually lasts just a few minutes.

Yes good point! I will find out from the US Embassy. Hopefully they allow me to be there ... Thanks!

[rodceasar 34]

Also, in cases where they state that the petitioner cannot be there unless requested, it is sometimes possible to get into the embassy depending on how you go about it as in my case...

[Terca 6]

Well said Magical, check with the consulate. For example, in Dominican Republic they encourage the petitioner to attend the interview with beneficiary but in mexico, the beneficiary goes to interview alone ordinarily.

They will not object to the fact that you live in the USA and only traveled to support your wife. That is the case for all of us. Unless someone is doing direct consular filing, which means they are living with their spouses overseas.

Your wife would appreciate your support nonetheless, so if you have the means to travel why not?

Good luck for your interview!

[TBoneTX 42,989]

Even if you're not allowed in the interview, or even on the consular premises (which would be unusual), you can hand your U.S. passport for your wife to show the CO as proof that you are there (and as evidence of a bona fide relationship). That can score BIG points. You may even then be invited into the interview.

In general, the petitioner's presence at (or in proximity of) the interview NEVER hurts and may help. In some instances, it can mean the difference between issuance or refusal of the visa.

[adriana152115 0]

At the Mexico embassy I cannot go into the embassy with my husband for his interview. I was told by several people to give my passport to my husband to prove that I am there. Sometimes the officers want to talk to the us citizen spouse.