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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Brazil
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Hi guys,

My K-1 interview is on Tuesday (the 19th), in Rio. I hadn't given my clothes any thought at all. I work from home and I'm extremely casual, and my lawyer (yes we have a lawyer -- long story, we really needed one in our case) had said to just wear whatever I was comfortable with because it totally didn't matter, as long as I was well groomed and not wearing makeup (which I don't do anyway).

So I had chosen a (nice) pair of jeans, a white t-shirt and a denim jacket and my best sneakers (black leather Nikes, brand new). Now I am reading all over the place that I should wear dress shoes and that jeans are a terrible idea. I don't even own (nor can I afford at this point) dress shoes or fancy pants. I'm an artist and I just had to pay all those fees + the trip to Rio (I'm in Sao Paulo), I'm completely and utterly broke. Am I screwed? Are they going to think I'm some kind of hobo? Is there anything I can do about this? Would a nicer shirt improve the situation?

Please help! I'm so freaked out right now, I'm shaking.

12/23/2010 - filed

05/02/2011 - petition approved

07/19/2011 - interview (approved!!!!!)

08/16/2011 - POE Houston TX

09/19/2011 - married!

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Ethiopia
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Hi guys,

My K-1 interview is on Tuesday (the 19th), in Rio. I hadn't given my clothes any thought at all. I work from home and I'm extremely casual, and my lawyer (yes we have a lawyer -- long story, we really needed one in our case) had said to just wear whatever I was comfortable with because it totally didn't matter, as long as I was well groomed and not wearing makeup (which I don't do anyway).

So I had chosen a (nice) pair of jeans, a white t-shirt and a denim jacket and my best sneakers (black leather Nikes, brand new). Now I am reading all over the place that I should wear dress shoes and that jeans are a terrible idea. I don't even own (nor can I afford at this point) dress shoes or fancy pants. I'm an artist and I just had to pay all those fees + the trip to Rio (I'm in Sao Paulo), I'm completely and utterly broke. Am I screwed? Are they going to think I'm some kind of hobo? Is there anything I can do about this? Would a nicer shirt improve the situation?

Please help! I'm so freaked out right now, I'm shaking.

I have never heard any body got into trouble due to their clothing. You don’t have to worry about that. It is advisable to be neat, but you don’t have to wear top designers cloth.

Good luck with your interview.

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Service Center:_California Service Center

Consulate: _Frankfurt, Germany

I-129F Sent: _2011-03-20

I-129F NOA1:_ 2011-03-30

I-129F NOA2:_2011-06-18

NVC Received: _2011-07-19

NVC Left:_2011-07-20

Consulate Received:_2011-07-25

Packet 3 Received: _2011-07-28

Packet 3 Sent: _2011-07-29

Packet 4 Received:_ 2011-08-09

Interview Date: _ 2011-08-24

Interview Result:_ Approved(After 3 weeks AP)

Visa Received:_2011-09-21

US Entry:_@ JFK 2011-11-16

Marriage: _2011-12-20

AOS, EAD, AP

Date Filed: _2012-02-07

NOA Date: _2012-02-13

Bio. Appt. Notice recieved_2012-02-17

Bio. Appt.:2012-03-12@ 8:00 AM in Columbus OH

Bio Done:2012-03-05 WALK IN- Columbus OH

State ID: 2012-03-05

DL Permit: 2012-03-08

AOS Transfer: 2012-03-14

AOS Touched @ USCIS: 2012-03-21

EAD/AP Approved & Card Producton: 2012-04-03

EAD/AP on Hand:2012-04-11

AOS_RFE: 2012-09-28

RFE Sent: 2012-11-09

Filed: Country: Ethiopia
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Other than the many studies showing that dressing up boosts the confidence of the interviewee and impression of the interviewer towards the interviewee, there is no specific dress code that is required (as long as it is not offensive or objectionable). I would still suggest that you dress neatly though.

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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Do you have any friends your size that would let you borrow some clothes for the interview? Like the other poster said, there's not a required form of dress...you do want to dress appropriately though. What I have read is that you want to go like you are going to interview for a job.

If you can't find some clothes to borrow, just wear your nicest clothes. You'll do fine.

Good Luck with the interview! :thumbs:

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Brazil
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Do you have any friends your size that would let you borrow some clothes for the interview? Like the other poster said, there's not a required form of dress...you do want to dress appropriately though. What I have read is that you want to go like you are going to interview for a job.

If you can't find some clothes to borrow, just wear your nicest clothes. You'll do fine.

Good Luck with the interview! :thumbs:

Naw, unfortunately I'm smaller (and rounder :( ) than my friends.

Would a pair of flats be adequate as far as shoes go, do you think? I do have a pair. Is it better than sneakers?

I have a skirt (knee length) and a fancy t-shirt that ties on the back, is that + the flats better than jeans and a t-shirt?

:help:

Oh and thanks, God I'm so very nervous right now, I can't even sleep.

Edited by xocanin

12/23/2010 - filed

05/02/2011 - petition approved

07/19/2011 - interview (approved!!!!!)

08/16/2011 - POE Houston TX

09/19/2011 - married!

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Canada
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Oh honey, dont freak out about your clothes! They really dont care what you wear! As long as you're clean, well presented, polite, confident in your answers and are in a bona fide relationship, you are totally fine!

I'm lucky to have a huge wardrobe to choose from and when my interview comes, I know that I'm wearing nice jeans, a simple top and flat shoes bc my husband (the USC) is super casual and trust me, he's not about to get dressed up for an interview with USCIS :rofl: We're going casual by choice.

Please dont torture yourself with details like that. Stay calm and focus on the outcome, which is being with your loved one.

It will go well! All the best :thumbs:

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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an interview with USCIS
The consulates are part of the Department of State; USCIS is part of the Dept. of Homeland Security.

Other than this, agreed with all above: Avoid freaking about something so superficial. Wear what you consider to be nice AND what you'll feel comfortable in. If you're not dressed how you're used to dressing, it could make you feel awkward or self-conscious. Good luck, and let us know the result of the interview, si man!

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06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Brazil
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Wow, you guys are great! Thanks for the answers, I feel better now. I think the skirt and t-shirt will work well enough, and I'm comfortable in them.

I will let you all know how it went! I'm reeeeally nervous!! :crying:

12/23/2010 - filed

05/02/2011 - petition approved

07/19/2011 - interview (approved!!!!!)

08/16/2011 - POE Houston TX

09/19/2011 - married!

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Brazil
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There is a huge window between you and the interviewer in Rio. They really can't see what you are wearing. Just make sure you wear a huge smile :thumbs: This is not a concern at all.

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Your evidence will make more of an impact than your clothes. If your evidence sucks, you can be dressed like a queen and it won't help you. It doesn't matter what you wear as long as it's clean and not too revealing. You will have much bigger things to worry about in life, much more important that an interview at the embassy.

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Netherlands
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; You don't have to wear like this kind of a business look.

Wear what ever you think it's comfortable, as long as you don't show too much skin.

You can wear Jeans if you want to, and have a nice T-shirt or jacket above your jeans.

And if you want, you can even wear flip flops to your interview. They are behind a counter and the LAST THING they can see or are interested about is what kind of shoes you are wearing.

For everyone's information: YOU CAN WEAR MAKE UP. Your lawyer told you not to?! :whistle:

You have been misinformed big time. Well, you are not the type of a make-up girl, then don't wear make up.

GOOD LUCK AND DO NOT STRESS OUT :thumbs:

Edited by Channah&Aaron

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August 31th, 2011: applied for SS#
September 6th: received SS#
September 26th, 2011: AOS sent
September 30th, 2011: NOA1
October 6th, 2011: NOA1 hard copy
October 26th,2011: Biometrics
October 28th, 2011: case transferred to California for faster processing
December 5th, 2011: received EAD/AP card
February 22nd, 2012: Green card in production
February 27th, 2012: GREEN CARD in hand, yaaay!!!




November 10th, 2013: ROC

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Oh sweetie don't worry!! My hubby wore shorts! It was hot and humid in London that week. He was neat and clean and COMFORTABLE! I would think if you were used to casual and dressed up for the interview and looked uncomfortable...that would be much worse. Good luck and stop stressing!!

10/26/03 Met in Yahoo chat room
06-2004 Glyn flies to Boston for 2 week holiday with me in White Mountains
06/07/2006- HE PROPOSES!!
12/13/2006- Glyn and Simon the best man fly in for wedding.
December 16,2006- Happiest day of my life
12/25/2006- Best and worst Christmas ever. Glyn flies back to England at 6 pm Christmas Night.
02/19/2007- UK spousal visa approved in NY after only 4 days.
March 2,2007- Reunited in England with Glyn.
01/21/2008-mailed I-130 to USCIS in London
01/24/2008-NOA1
04/13/2008-Panic. RFE received
April 17, 2008-Mailed off again.
April 22, 2008-NOA2 received dated April 21, 2008.
April 26, 2008-Packet 3 received
April 28, 2008-Mailed off DS-230
May06,2008-Packet 3 sent
May 08, 2008-Medical scheduled
May 22,2008-Packet 4 received
June 03,2008-Interview APPROVED!!!!!

June 04, 2008-Visa in hand
June 20, 2008-Shippers come for our things.
June 25, 2008-Flying to the USA
November 15, 2010-Sent off VERY late I-751 along with many prayers.
04/09/2011-10 year GC arrives in mail.
09/08/2011-Glyn leaves for UK
01/30/2012-Biometrics for UK spousal & dependent visas sent out w/ application same day
02/24/2012-UK settlement visas issued

04/16/2013-I-130 sent off-----04/19/2013 NOA1

05/15/2013-NOA2

Never received packet 3 although it was mailed to us on May 29th

07/17/2013-Sent off packet 3 after finally getting ALL our documents together

08/19/2013-Medical scheduled (there were earlier appointments but unfortunately, we couldn't get there for them due to hubby's work)

09/24/2013-Interview APPROVED

11/01/2013-POE BOSTON

01/13/2014-10 Year green card received

03/09/2019- Sent I-130 to Chicago lock box for step-son

03/20/2019- NOA 1

08/10/2019-NOA 2

 
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