Interview Review (Good Information)

[Sarge2155 4,570]

My fiancee had her interview on July 11, 2019 at 0715 hours, she said it was very crowded and many Petitioners were there also with their beneficiary's. The Filipino intake/ screening officer was the first encountered, she asked my fiancee her name ,  and date of birth  she asked for the following documents: birth certificate, cenomar and since my fiancee was annulled she asked for both NBIs the one from her married name and the one from the annulled name (maiden name). She looked at the documents and returned the single status NBI to my fiancee. She asked my fiancee how we met and what kind of work I did for a living.

Next encounter was with the actual American CO a female very strict I think window 54, I think she has sort of a name around USEM with the people who have had the misfortune of getting her as their interviewer she is very strict and attention to detail focused like a blood hound, if she finds one weak link she proceeds to work it until she is satisfied or it is unraveled.

 

The CO asked 11 questions to my fiancee all the while paying close attention to my initial K1 packet which thankfully I front loaded to the max. She asked my fiancee for her annotated marriage contract, which my fiancee reached into her papers and gave to her.

Here are the 11 questions which she asked and my fiancee answered every one correctly ( I can't stress enough having rehearsals and or question and answer drills with your beneficiary.)

 

1.  WHAT IS YOUR NAME
2.  WHEN IS YOUR B'DAY
3.  WHO IS YOUR PETITIONER
4.  WHEN HIS B'DAY
5.  WHERE DOES HE LIVE
6.  HOW MANY TIMES HAS HE BEEN MARRIED
7.  WHAT ARE THE EX WIVES NAMES
8.  HOW MANY TIMES HAVE  YOU BEEN MARRIED
9.  WHAT IS HIS COMPLETE ADDRESS
10. DO YOU KNOW HIS CONTACT NUMBER (PHONE)
11. HOW DID YOU MEET HIM

 

My fiancee said she answered ALL questions correctly and she answered slowly and precisely, as rattling off the answers can be perceived as memorization a big NO NO so speak slowly. She knew this from one of her friends that has been interviewed several months ago, the same window I might add, same CO.

At this time all the while looking at my initial application and the documents the intake officer had collected, she calmy handed my fiancee a 221g. Seems her married NBI had issues (16 years old) that needed to be explained. BOTH her NBIs stated no criminal records but on the married NBI there was an issue the embassy had found in which the NBI overlooked or failed to list and or inform my fiancee. So she got a 221g and has to provide a "LETTER OF EXPLANATION" from NBI there in her town as to why they gave her a clear NBI.

 

She did however hand my fiancee the two domestic violence pamphlets (one in English and the other in Filipino) and told her once she got to the USA she needs to read these pamphlets if she ever needed help. She was told to return the documents along with her passport using the 2GO courier service and that the NBI will forward the Letter Of Explanation using the 2Go courier service too.  The document they are requesting is called a DISMISSAL which my finance already has acquired. She has an appointment with her NBI office on Monday July 15, 2019 to arrange for getting the Letter Of Explanation. I am not sure at this point how long that might take to acquire my fiancee seems to think she can get the letter the same day. Only Filipinos know how to deal with Filipinos so I am confident she will correct this situation.

 

Needless to say I had a few choice words for my fiancee for not paying closer attention to her NBI and her life dealings 16 years ago, but on the same token I am glad the interview is over and my fiancee did well with her answers and the 221g is an easy fix. I was NOT surprised how difficult the interview was as this whole K1 process we have had to fight tooth and nail and have had to struggle to stay afloat. I learned long ago in this process to not stress over it seems we are closer now than ever before whats a few more weeks when its already been 430 days!!!!!

 

In summary check your NBIs especially if there is more than one under more than one last name, don't take the NBI at face value until you inquire with the people who issue it and ask them to make sure they look good for issues. Also make sure you have NBIs for every alias name you have ever used that is very important because they will 221g you for that too. I hope this helps and it is directly directed to petitioners petitioning from the Philippines.

 

if you find yourself in a difficult K1 journey like myself, I can only stress to you the importance of staying calm and collected because you will need your facilities to be able to deal with the roadblocks at every corner. if you are stressed and freaking out you don't think clearly. I have no explanation as to why our case has been so difficult, but I can only speculate it has something to do with my multiple marriages, but I am a mature guy so they are spread out over my life time. had I been younger I think it would have been a greater issue. if this is you I recommend you FRONTLOAD your application.

 

On another note I am not sitting here telling you I never stressed or never freaked out because I did, you just have to control it and not let it get the best of you. I know this is a bit windy, but I wanted to share with you my experience as it might help another as this is what this forum is all about.

 

Edited July 13, 2019 by Sarge2155

[Misis O 14]

Hang in there @Sarge2155

You & Aida are near the finish line... Thanks for the insights! Your patience is admirable 

[Falcon Cara 378]

9 hours ago, Sarge2155 said:

Next encounter was with the actual American CO a female very strict I think window 54, I think she has sort of a name around USEM with the people who have had the misfortune of getting her as their interviewer she is very strict and attention to detail focused like a blood hound, if she finds one weak link she proceeds to work it until she is satisfied or it is unraveled.

 

I am pretty sure I know the person you are talking about.  I was doing my interview couple years ago and I saw some sourpuss looking lady who had "I hate men' written all over her face.  I thankfully didn't get her and got some cool dude whom did our interview.

 

 

[Sarge2155 4,570]

1 hour ago, Falcon Cara said:

I am pretty sure I know the person you are talking about.  I was doing my interview couple years ago and I saw some sourpuss looking lady who had "I hate men' written all over her face.  I thankfully didn't get her and got some cool dude whom did our interview.

 

 

Lucky you!!!😀

[Falcon Cara 378]

5 minutes ago, Sarge2155 said:

Lucky you!!!😀

I have been told my many I have a mean looking face by more than one female in my life, I knew if I drew her I was going to have to basically shut my mouth cuz she would try to jerk my chain.  I watched her do a few interviews, I never saw any facial expressions on her all day long.  She looked like a truly depressed individual.

 

 

[Sarge2155 4,570]

1 hour ago, Falcon Cara said:

I have been told my many I have a mean looking face by more than one female in my life, I knew if I drew her I was going to have to basically shut my mouth cuz she would try to jerk my chain.  I watched her do a few interviews, I never saw any facial expressions on her all day long.  She looked like a truly depressed individual.

 

 

I can imagine but I was not there, but just by the number and kinds of questions she asked  she was looking to fail someone.

[Hank_ 9,173]

2 hours ago, Falcon Cara said:

I am pretty sure I know the person you are talking about.  I was doing my interview couple years ago and I saw some sourpuss looking lady who had "I hate men' written all over her face.  I thankfully didn't get her and got some cool dude whom did our interview.

 

 

is she STILL there??!!!     When my wife and I were there this woman CO was literally screaming at this little Filipina, hammering her with questions.   Our CO was cool and spent more time chatting than quizzing my wife.

[Sarge2155 4,570]

1 minute ago, Hank_ said:

is she STILL there??!!!     When my wife and I were there this woman CO was literally screaming at this little Filipina, hammering her with questions.   Our CO was cool and spent more time chatting than quizzing my wife.

I guess so if this is the same woman. We got the bad luck of the draw.

[Hank_ 9,173]

1 minute ago, Sarge2155 said:

I guess so if this is the same woman. We got the bad luck of the draw.

She was sooooo nasty.   The guy we had, next window over, was very cool ... 

[Sarge2155 4,570]

1 minute ago, Hank_ said:

She was sooooo nasty.   The guy we had, next window over, was very cool ... 

Like I said Hank I've had to fight tooth and nail for every inch of forward progress 2 inches forward 3 inches back!

[Falcon Cara 378]

19 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

is she STILL there??!!!     When my wife and I were there this woman CO was literally screaming at this little Filipina, hammering her with questions.   Our CO was cool and spent more time chatting than quizzing my wife.

I suspect we are talking about the same person. 

[Greenbaum 12,258]

This has been a very trying journey for you and your fiance.  The road for you has never been about fresh asphalt but ruts, holes and steep inclines.  You've come a long way to get to this point. I salute you sir for staying focus and not losing site of your mission.  Stay positive and soon the two of you will be together.

[Sarge2155 4,570]

26 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

This has been a very trying journey for you and your fiance.  The road for you has never been about fresh asphalt but ruts, holes and steep inclines.  You've come a long way to get to this point. I salute you sir for staying focus and not losing site of your mission.  Stay positive and soon the two of you will be together.

Thank you my friend it's been very tough to stay on the mission, but there is little else to do but try to stay focused.

[TandClaudia 330]

Hey @Sarge2155!  I hope you're hanging in there.  Are there any new updates?

 

[Sarge2155 4,570]

24 minutes ago, TandClaudia said:

Hey @Sarge2155!  I hope you're hanging in there.  Are there any new updates?

 

Just waiting on the embassy to send my fiancee a letter of endorsement. Then she can go back to the NBI in Manila and they will write their letter of explanation and send to the embassy. Still red tape but hopefully soon we'll finish  this leg of the process.