Interview Questions

[khaleesi_719 1]

In Cuba almost every cuban is part of the PCC (Communist Party of Cuba) but they are afraid to come clean on the interview every time the question pops up. They are afraid their visa gets denied if they say they are part of it.

What's the best option, come clean or tell a white lie?

[GabsUSA 19]

Maybe the little white lie is that everyone is a member of the PCC?

Actually, looking through VJ, there seems to be similar concern with the Chinese Communist Party.

Take a look at this link:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/439586-how-to-approach-ds-230-question-about-communist-affiliations/

Ryan H.'s response seems like it would apply to you.

Good luck!

[khaleesi_719 1]

Some cubans are part of the PCC not because they like it, want it or believe in it but sometimes is a matter of keep their jobs.. I know that from experience.

With the Castros it's more like: Either you are with me or against me.

Edited March 12, 2015 by khaleesi_719

[GabsUSA 19]

I figured, hence my "white lie" coment.

The link I sent you has a comment that includes the following:

Below are some exceptions to being affiliated with or a member of a communist organization or government.

• If the membership is or was involuntary, solely under the age of 16, by operation of law or for the purpose of obtaining employment, food rations or other essential of living. OR
• The membership or affiliation terminated at least 2 years before application for admission and the applicant is not a threat to US security. OR
• The Attorney General grants a waiver to a USC spouse for “humanitarian purposes” to assure family unity or when it is otherwise in the public interest if the applicant is not a threat to the security of the US.

From what I gather, you are better off telling the truth and have a written explanation as to why you are a part of the PCC. You will have to accept the fact though, that it will put your Visa under Administrative Processing and await an advisory opinion.

The alternative would be to hope your white lie is never found out...

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[khaleesi_719 1]

Thanks GabsUSA I rather be under Administrative Processing, but I don't wanna risk they find the white lie

[GabsUSA 19]

Thanks GabsUSA I rather be under Administrative Processing, but I don't wanna risk they find the white lie

Very welcome!

Good luck! Let us know how it goes for you.

[bluenight 4]

just tell them the truth, avoid white lies, im sure that the embassy is aware about this in cuba, so just go ahead and tell them the truth and only the truth, good muck