Any Special challenges while interviewing at another country?

[Vin&Vish 8]

Hi all,

 

Situation: My fiance holds an Indian passport but has been in UK for about a year on Student Visa. And she will be able to reside in UK for 2 years after her study on a valid Post-study work visa. During her post-study work period, we expect to get NOA2 and interview at the embassy for K1.

 

I am aware that she can interview at the London embassy even though she is not a British Citizen as she is a UK resident. However, I am worried if there will be any kind of extra scrutiny or complexity as she "does not belong" to that embassy.

 

Has anyone been in similar situation? Other than having to get Police certificate from both home and host countries, are there any additional complexities in this situation?

 

Thanks!

Edited September 15, 2021 by Vin&Vish

[powerpuff 6,732]

I don’t think there’ll be extra scrutiny just because she’s from another country interviewing in UK. After all, she is allowed to do so since she has a valid reason (residency). The only thing I can think of is they might put her in administrative processing (AP) after the interview for background checks since that happens to a lot of people interviewing in India. Record keeping is a big factor, not all countries do it well so the consulate takes extra time to check. Don’t be alarmed though, AP is very common and you just have to wait it out. Good luck!

[Wuozopo 4,293]

Her interview will be fine in London. It is always quick and easy there. In the past, those born in India might experience a little longer processing (administrative processing aka AP) following the interview. Ten years ago, one could count on those extra security checks to take around 4 weeks. Now it seems to go through much faster. Databases and online information must be greatly improved. It is just something to be aware of.  So if you’re hanging out in the UK forum on here talking with others about London interviews, they may have their visa back in 4 days while hers takes 7-10 days. Nothing to panic over.