Will it help?

[kari81 18]

I am waiting decision on my K-1 application. I believe I have enough evidence to prove the existance of relationship. Been to Ghana twice since we met, communications,money transfers, pictures, bank statements showing that she was using my american bank card for over year in Ghana until I stopped it. But I want to fly to Ghana to attend the interview with her because I am not happy with some of her answers to possible questions and that scares me sometimes. She thinks since I have filed for her, AO will just call her to come fpr the visa. Also she is been there once for student visa but was refused. Do you think my presence with her improve her chances of getting the visa? I will be devasted if this visa doesn't work because I have waited long enough.

[rodceasar 34]

Your choice, however I would be present at the interview, even if they do not allow you inside the embassy. I was present for ours and very happy I was there. I was also interviewed this day, which helped in obtaining visa that very same day and to counter any concerns the IO might have. My decision to go was based on the fact, that there was no way I was going to allow for the visa to be refused after the amount of time and moeny spent through this process....

[kari81 18]

Thanks very much. That is my concern that I don't want the money and time I have spent to go wasted. my question why wouldn't the embassy allow me inside since I am the petioner?

Your choice, however I would be present at the interview, even if they do not allow you inside the embassy. I was present for ours and very happy I was there. I was also interviewed this day, which helped in obtaining visa that very same day and to counter any concerns the IO might have. My decision to go was based on the fact, that there was no way I was going to allow for the visa to be refused after the amount of time and moeny spent through this process....

[rodceasar 34]

Anytime Our interview was at the Nairobi consulate. Them and several others, only allow the person indicated on the interview notice into the embassy. Typically, petitioners must wait outside (which can be all day), for completion of the interview. If necessary, the embassy may have your spouse get you and bring you into the embassy to answer addditonal concerns. Most petitioners present that day, were not allowed inside.

I was able to get inside for the full interview due to coersion of the security gaurds, while being there very early and sparking conversation. I also have a govt work badge, which am sure helped although they indicated that the emabssy didn't open for US Citizens until later but they knew what I was getting at.

Our interview lastd the entire day and I was interviewed at the end by one of the head officers. I think they were leaning towards denail early on but we had an opportunity to better explain everything via a stokes interview. The security gaurds were very cool that day and only asked for sodas for their team, which I gladly provided....