better to be together?

[sarsorti 36]

I was wondering what the stats are for interviewing alone vs. interviewing together. The interview in question is the initial interview, after USCIS approval for foreign fiance in his country. He wants me to join him for this process because he believes it will help our cause. They seem to be so hard when all we(all of us)want is the right to love each other and be together.

[C-ma'am 684]

He might have a point. Look at the Embassy Reviews http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php?cnty=Algeria

That will help you know what's best

[rodceasar 34]

I was told that I wouldn't be able to enter the embassy for my wifes interview, however I was let in (with a little coersion)and attended. I personally think that American spouse should always be prsent, even if you have to wait outside for if there are any issues/concerns, you probably would be brought in to interview as well, therefore resolving any possible problems.

This process is so long and expensive, I think that we should do whatever possible to ensure no delays...

[baron555 934]

the right to love each other and be together.

Speaking only for the US, the former part is a right (to love each other) the latter is a privilege, not a right.

[khwaidee1 196]

I was not allowed in. However, I hand carried all the documents for the interview and was there for moral support (aside from the fact I got to be with my fiancee!) The CO asked my fiancee during the interview the last time she saw me and she told him that morning as we waited in line for her to go into the interview. She also took my passport inside with her to show the CO my most recent arrival stamp. While I may not have been let in, it was important for me to be there with her.

[sarsorti 36]

Speaking only for the US, the former part is a right (to love each other) the latter is a privilege, not a right.

I appreciate your opinion however I cannot agree,as is my right. Maybe the government of the US can say it is a privilege to be together in the US but it is our right to be together even if we had to find somewhere else in the world to live. It is our right to pursue all avenues as humans who need each other, love each other, and can show kindness to one another. In this latter I speak of all mankind. A human right.

He might have a point. Look at the Embassy Reviews http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php?cnty=Algeria

That will help you know what's best

thank you

[sarsorti 36]

I was told that I wouldn't be able to enter the embassy for my wifes interview, however I was let in (with a little coersion)and attended. I personally think that American spouse should always be prsent, even if you have to wait outside for if there are any issues/concerns, you probably would be brought in to interview as well, therefore resolving any possible problems.

This process is so long and expensive, I think that we should do whatever possible to ensure no delays...

I thought of that too and we called the embassy to ask if I would be permitted , they never answered directly and I think it really will depend on the moment and who is there and how they are feeling that day. I also thought even if I couldn't go in at least I would be there, just in case, moral support and time together.

I was not allowed in. However, I hand carried all the documents for the interview and was there for moral support (aside from the fact I got to be with my fiancee!) The CO asked my fiancee during the interview the last time she saw me and she told him that morning as we waited in line for her to go into the interview. She also took my passport inside with her to show the CO my most recent arrival stamp. While I may not have been let in, it was important for me to be there with her.

good idea on taking in the passport!

[sarsorti 36]

I was told that I wouldn't be able to enter the embassy for my wifes interview, however I was let in (with a little coersion)and attended. I personally think that American spouse should always be prsent, even if you have to wait outside for if there are any issues/concerns, you probably would be brought in to interview as well, therefore resolving any possible problems.

This process is so long and expensive, I think that we should do whatever possible to ensure no delays...

Really you are so right and besides as I mentioned earlier it will be more precious time together as well as evidence of our commitment to each other.

[Andrea&Henry 311]

In my case, I went with my now husband to my interview. There were only 2 cases of k1 visa that day, a girl and mine. This woman went alone and her interview last almost 30 min, mine only 10? 3 questions to me, 2 for my now husband and that was it. we both were approved but the experiences was totally different. Also, having my then fiance with me was the best. In Venezuela, you can be all day long waiting for your turn. In my case, we arrived at 7.00 am and walked out at 1.00pm. I was very very anxious and my fiance hold my hand the whole time, made jokes to me, I even felt sleep in his shoulder. I m not saying that having your fiance at the moment of the interview, grants you the visa, but Im sure it DOES make a difference. And if is not\, at least you have the one you love right there

Edited October 4, 2012 by Andrea&Henry