What are the right things to do during interview???

[Mick and Anabel 1]

Hi to all VJ members,

I will be so much thankful, for those who already have the interview experience to share with me in the US EMBASSY MANILA PHILIPPINES. Here are my questions:

1. Do I need to make a scrap books or a book binding for all the supporting documents in our relationships?
2. When the CO ask when and where did u meet your fiancee?? is the answer the first where and when you know him?? or during the time when we were together in person?
3. When the CO ask "How long you were together?" - Is it in person that you were both together or for the whole time you were in your relationship from the time you know each other? (I just want to have a TO THE POINT ANSWER=) )
4. Do I need to have a Baptismal Certificate? or this is optional?
5. Ho many photos of me and my fiancee do we need?
6. Usually, how long the interview it takes?
7. What are the usual questions?
8. are the consular officer or CO talks so clear?
9. When the Consular Officer asks questions-it is really need to answer right away?there is no pause?hhhmh?? i think???

Please give me some tips.I will really appreciate you all to share your interview experience. It will be best if you are in US EMBASSY MANILA PHIL. so that it will help me be ready on it..

Thank you and Godbless you all!!!!!!

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Here is an experience and some questions that have been asked or could be asked.

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My K1 visa was approved just last Thursday Manila time at USEM. Thank you so much for the great info you members provide here. It is very helpful to lurkers like me. I was the first one interviewed at exactly 8:00 am when the US consul's window opened. In just one or two minutes, my interview was over. I could never forget that time. I had to ask the US consul 'am I approved' coz when she said 'ok I approve your visa', the words did not first sink in. I just stood there immobile, listening in utter disbelief. When she confirmed I got approved, I practically jumped and cried at the same time. I thanked her also like several times (I can't recall). 30 minutes later, I had my exit interview and was out of the embassy.

Tips:

1. Overprepare. When the Filipina interviewer asked for my emails and chat logs, I presented 300 pages of paper printouts from emails, YM, Skype, GoogleTalk, etc. She said its ok, keep it. I think that was the deciding moment. Faced with the overwhelming evidence of the existence of a real relationship, all the doubts and questions melted.

2. Smile. When my number flashed on electronic screen, I went to the window and smiled at the Filipina interviewer. I saw her reacted with surprised. Smile is a disarming weapon. It lowered her defenses. And we were practically conversing like friends during the interview. It didn't feel like a cross-examination to me at all. The interview was like a friend talking to another friend.

3. Walk the talk. Smile at the American consul. I was nervous but I know my fiance like the back of my hand so I also had an enjoyable 'conversation' with the American consul. When she verified if my fiance proposed when he came here, I asked her, 'would you like to see the Engagement Party pictures?' I think my willingness to show proof to her queries made her see the fact that our relationship is real. After that she only asked me one question 'when do you intend to marry?'

Here are the questions of Filipina interviewer:

1. Name of Petitioner

2. How did you meet?

3. When did you meet?

4. When did you first see him? January 11, 2012 at airport

5. How many times he visited you? one

6. Does he plan to come back? After we are married to visit.

7. How long did he stay? Two weeks

8. Does he have a son? No children

9. Is he divorced? Widower? When? Never married

10. Are you annulled? When? Never married

Questions of the American consul:

1. Name of Petitioner

2. When did he come visit you?

3. How long did he stay?

4. When did his wife passed away?

5. When was your annulment granted?

6. Did he propose when he came here? Yes

7. When do you plan to marry? Within 90 days of arrival in New Jersey

I hope this review helps the women out there who are also scheduled for fiancee visa interview at USEM. I want to return the favor that you guys extended to me and my fiance. Thank you so much!

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=104963

Grace said the entire interview was focused on me according to her. Questions asked:

1. Who is your petitioner?

2. What is his full name?

3. What is his age and Birthday?

4.How many times has he been married? Never married

5.Who are his ex wives? Never married

6.Do you know their names?

7.How many kids,if any does he have? None

8.What are the name of the kids?

9.where does he do for a living?

10.where does he live?

11.How long have he lived there?

12.when will you Marry? Within 90 days of arrival in

THE CO only asked to look at pics from a carefully arranged Photo Album she made thats it.

This Question really got to Grace she told me and she said she was a little offended! but I had to explain to her that is the rules. the CO has to make a determination of our Petition for Visa.

"Does it bother you that he is older than you"??

Grace told her: No Maam, it doesnt bother me cause age is just a number and because I love him!!! The CO looked at her and Just smiled! she then told Grace I have no issues with your documents and anything else."CONGRATULATIONs and welcome to the United States of America!

here are some questions to be prepared for.

One guy said

Here's what my wife was asked:

Who is the petitioner?

How did you meet?

When did you first meet?

When did you meet in person? When was the last time you saw him?

Then she looked at our pictures and said we're approved.

And the long list

1. What is the name of your petitioner?

2. How did you meet?

3. When is your fiancee’s birthday?

4. When is the last time you have seen your fiance?

5. When will you leave for the US?

6. When did you meet in person?

7. When did your fiance propose?

8. Why was your fiancee’s previous marriage not working out? Never married

9. Does your fiance have any children? No

10. What does your fiancee do for a living?

11. Have you ever been to the US?

12. Where are you getting married?

13. Does your fiance’(e) have any brothers and sisters?

14. Do you have any brothers and sisters?

15. Where does your fiance’(e) parents live?

16. Where was your fiancee born?

17. Where does your fiance live?

19. What do you love about your fiance?

20. When are you going to leave for the US?

21. When are you going to have the wedding?

22. Have you ever applied for a traveling visa?

23. Where did your fiance(e) stayed when he was visiting you? In a hotel

24. Do you have other relatives living in the United States?

25. Do you know if your fiance was married before? He was never married before

26. How long have you been corresponding with your fiancee?

27. What is your fiance’s religious background?

28. What is your religious background?

29. Does your fiance speak and understand your language? No but I speak his language of English

30. Do you speak and understand your fiance’s language? Yes – we have no communication problem

31. How do you two communicate? Skype, YM, Email, Phone, magic jack

32. How often do you talk to each other? Almost every day

33. Are you planning to have children?

34. Have you ever been married?

35. How did he (or you) proposed?

[sjr09 155]

Hi to all VJ members,

I will be so much thankful, for those who already have the interview experience to share with me in the US EMBASSY MANILA PHILIPPINES. Here are my questions:

1. Do I need to make a scrap books or a book binding for all the supporting documents in our relationships?
2. When the CO ask when and where did u meet your fiancee?? is the answer the first where and when you know him?? or during the time when we were together in person?
3. When the CO ask "How long you were together?" - Is it in person that you were both together or for you were in your the whole time relationship from the time you know each other? (I just want to have a TO THE POINT ANSWER=) )
4. Do I need to have a Baptismal Certificate? or this is optional?
5. Ho many photos of me and my fiancee do we need?
6. Usually, how long the interview it takes?
7. What are the usual questions?
8. are the consular officer or CO talks so clear?
9. When the Consular Officer asks questions-it is really need to answer right away?there is no pause?hhhmh?? i think???

Please give me some tips.I will really appreciate you all to share your interview experience. It will be best if you are in US EMBASSY MANILA PHIL. so that it will help me be ready on it..

Thank you and Godbless you all!!!!!!

1 Books or book binder are not a good idea the pre-screener window counter has a small slot, 1"x12" curved bottom. Use two hole prong fasteners or paper clips.

2 First where and when

3 Whole time

4 No

5 Enough to span the timeline of the relationship

6 5 minutes to 20 minutes

7 About you and the petitioner

8 Clear as a bell

9 I think

[Mick and Anabel 1]

Hi Mr. Smiley,

Thank you so much in sharing your interview experience. God bless you and more blessing to come in your marriage life!!!!!!

I hope mine will be approved soon......I miss my future hubby so much...

Here is an experience and some questions that have been asked or could be asked.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

My K1 visa was approved just last Thursday Manila time at USEM. Thank you so much for the great info you members provide here. It is very helpful to lurkers like me. I was the first one interviewed at exactly 8:00 am when the US consul's window opened. In just one or two minutes, my interview was over. I could never forget that time. I had to ask the US consul 'am I approved' coz when she said 'ok I approve your visa', the words did not first sink in. I just stood there immobile, listening in utter disbelief. When she confirmed I got approved, I practically jumped and cried at the same time. I thanked her also like several times (I can't recall). 30 minutes later, I had my exit interview and was out of the embassy.

Tips:

1. Overprepare. When the Filipina interviewer asked for my emails and chat logs, I presented 300 pages of paper printouts from emails, YM, Skype, GoogleTalk, etc. She said its ok, keep it. I think that was the deciding moment. Faced with the overwhelming evidence of the existence of a real relationship, all the doubts and questions melted.

2. Smile. When my number flashed on electronic screen, I went to the window and smiled at the Filipina interviewer. I saw her reacted with surprised. Smile is a disarming weapon. It lowered her defenses. And we were practically conversing like friends during the interview. It didn't feel like a cross-examination to me at all. The interview was like a friend talking to another friend.

3. Walk the talk. Smile at the American consul. I was nervous but I know my fiance like the back of my hand so I also had an enjoyable 'conversation' with the American consul. When she verified if my fiance proposed when he came here, I asked her, 'would you like to see the Engagement Party pictures?' I think my willingness to show proof to her queries made her see the fact that our relationship is real. After that she only asked me one question 'when do you intend to marry?'

Here are the questions of Filipina interviewer:

1. Name of Petitioner

2. How did you meet?

3. When did you meet?

4. When did you first see him? January 11, 2012 at airport

5. How many times he visited you? one

6. Does he plan to come back? After we are married to visit.

7. How long did he stay? Two weeks

8. Does he have a son? No children

9. Is he divorced? Widower? When? Never married

10. Are you annulled? When? Never married

Questions of the American consul:

1. Name of Petitioner

2. When did he come visit you?

3. How long did he stay?

4. When did his wife passed away?

5. When was your annulment granted?

6. Did he propose when he came here? Yes

7. When do you plan to marry? Within 90 days of arrival in New Jersey

I hope this review helps the women out there who are also scheduled for fiancee visa interview at USEM. I want to return the favor that you guys extended to me and my fiance. Thank you so much!

http://www.visajourn...e.php?id=104963

Grace said the entire interview was focused on me according to her. Questions asked:

1. Who is your petitioner?

2. What is his full name?

3. What is his age and Birthday?

4.How many times has he been married? Never married

5.Who are his ex wives? Never married

6.Do you know their names?

7.How many kids,if any does he have? None

8.What are the name of the kids?

9.where does he do for a living?

10.where does he live?

11.How long have he lived there?

12.when will you Marry? Within 90 days of arrival in

THE CO only asked to look at pics from a carefully arranged Photo Album she made thats it.

This Question really got to Grace she told me and she said she was a little offended! but I had to explain to her that is the rules. the CO has to make a determination of our Petition for Visa.

"Does it bother you that he is older than you"??

Grace told her: No Maam, it doesnt bother me cause age is just a number and because I love him!!! The CO looked at her and Just smiled! she then told Grace I have no issues with your documents and anything else."CONGRATULATIONs and welcome to the United States of America!

here are some questions to be prepared for.

One guy said

Here's what my wife was asked:

Who is the petitioner?

How did you meet?

When did you first meet?

When did you meet in person? When was the last time you saw him?

Then she looked at our pictures and said we're approved.

And the long list

1. What is the name of your petitioner?

2. How did you meet?

3. When is your fiancee's birthday?

4. When is the last time you have seen your fiance?

5. When will you leave for the US?

6. When did you meet in person?

7. When did your fiance propose?

8. Why was your fiancee's previous marriage not working out? Never married

9. Does your fiance have any children? No

10. What does your fiancee do for a living?

11. Have you ever been to the US?

12. Where are you getting married?

13. Does your fiance'(e) have any brothers and sisters?

14. Do you have any brothers and sisters?

15. Where does your fiance'(e) parents live?

16. Where was your fiancee born?

17. Where does your fiance live?

19. What do you love about your fiance?

20. When are you going to leave for the US?

21. When are you going to have the wedding?

22. Have you ever applied for a traveling visa?

23. Where did your fiance(e) stayed when he was visiting you? In a hotel

24. Do you have other relatives living in the United States?

25. Do you know if your fiance was married before? He was never married before

26. How long have you been corresponding with your fiancee?

27. What is your fiance's religious background?

28. What is your religious background?

29. Does your fiance speak and understand your language? No but I speak his language of English

30. Do you speak and understand your fiance's language? Yes – we have no communication problem

31. How do you two communicate? Skype, YM, Email, Phone, magic jack

32. How often do you talk to each other? Almost every day

33. Are you planning to have children?

34. Have you ever been married?

35. How did he (or you) proposed?

[Mick and Anabel 1]

1 Books or book binder are not a good idea the pre-screener window counter has a small slot, 1"x12" curved bottom. Use two hole prong fasteners or paper clips.

2 First where and when

3 Whole time

4 No

5 Enough to span the timeline of the relationship

6 5 minutes to 20 minutes

7 About you and the petitioner

8 Clear as a bell

9 I think

Hi Srj09,

Thank you so much...I wish more blessings to come in your marriage life!!!!

Hi Srj09,

Thank you so much...I wish more blessings to come in your marriage life!!!!

1 Books or book binder are not a good idea the pre-screener window counter has a small slot, 1"x12" curved bottom. Use two hole prong fasteners or paper clips.

2 First where and when

3 Whole time

4 No

5 Enough to span the timeline of the relationship

6 5 minutes to 20 minutes

7 About you and the petitioner

8 Clear as a bell

9 I think

[mikey and lizzie 0]

About the photos to be presented, my camera got damaged, i managed to save 4 pics and i have a video on usb while he was taking a vid of me and talking at the same time (coz he was going to show it to his family) ... Is it ok to show them juz a few photos including the video? Will appreciate replies

[X Factor 1,110]

Hi Mr. Smiley,

Thank you so much in sharing your interview experience. God bless you and more blessing to come in your marriage life!!!!!!

I hope mine will be approved soon......I miss my future hubby so much...

You are welcome

[sjr09 155]

About the photos to be presented, my camera got damaged, i managed to save 4 pics and i have a video on usb while he was taking a vid of me and talking at the same time (coz he was going to show it to his family) ... Is it ok to show them juz a few photos including the video? Will appreciate replies

No Video, no CD, no USB. PHOTOS preferable of both of you, 'together' in the same photo(s).