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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Gambia
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Can anyone tell me what questions are asked at the NVC interview please. Someone told me that they ask for your spouse weight but I don't know. Thank you in advance

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What NVC interview?  Do you mean the visa interview which is conducted by the Consulate Officer? 

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August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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21 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

What NVC interview?  Do you mean the visa interview which is conducted by the Consulate Officer? 

Yes we submitted the documents and now we are just waiting for the medical and the NVC interview but we don't know what questions they ask. 

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1 minute ago, Public Charge 101 said:

Yes we submitted the documents and now we are just waiting for the medical and the NVC interview but we don't know what questions they ask. 

The interview is usually the easiest part of the process for most people in a bona fide relationship.  

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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8 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

The interview is usually the easiest part of the process for most people in a bona fide relationship.  

I don't worry to much about our bona fide relationship but I was surprised when I heard that they ask about their weight. Is this true?

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They can pretty much ask anything they deem necessary to find out how well you know your spouse

Weight?   they will have photos of the 2 of u in the packet and can pretty much guess her weight but yeah,    they can ask

 

more normal is 

1.  how many times has she been to see you?

2.  how much time have you spent together?

3.  does your family approve of the marriage?

4.  what do you plan to do in the US  ?   study or work or have no idea?

5.  how did you meet?

6. did you marry on 1st visit?

7.  where does she live in the US ?   name city and/or state

8.  they can ask about her past marriages (if any) and why they are over and the dates 

9.  they can ask about her kids and if you know them

 

those are some ideas 

just prepare yourself with good quality time spent together and get to know every little and big thing about her and her life here

 

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13 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

They can pretty much ask anything they deem necessary to find out how well you know your spouse

Weight?   they will have photos of the 2 of u in the packet and can pretty much guess her weight but yeah,    they can ask

 

more normal is 

1.  how many times has she been to see you?

2.  how much time have you spent together?

3.  does your family approve of the marriage?

4.  what do you plan to do in the US  ?   study or work or have no idea?

5.  how did you meet?

6. did you marry on 1st visit?

7.  where does she live in the US ?   name city and/or state

8.  they can ask about her past marriages (if any) and why they are over and the dates 

9.  they can ask about her kids and if you know them

 

those are some ideas 

just prepare yourself with good quality time spent together and get to know every little and big thing about her and her life here

 

Thank you for all your help it's very appreciated

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1 hour ago, Public Charge 101 said:

Can anyone tell me what questions are asked at the NVC interview please. Someone told me that they ask for your spouse weight but I don't know. Thank you in advance

NVC interview?  No such thing.

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***Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Progress Reports to US Embassy and Consulate Discussion.***

 

**Moderator hat off**

 

The NVC does not conduct interviews, that is done by Consular Officials at an Embassy or Consulate.

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June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
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October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
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There is no NVC interview, the interview is at the consulate.

No one can tell you what questions they ask as every case is different with different circumstances. Not sure why you would be worried about it, though. As long as you have a bonafide relationship, the interview is a breeze.


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2 hours ago, Cathi said:

There is no NVC interview, the interview is at the consulate.

No one can tell you what questions they ask as every case is different with different circumstances. Not sure why you would be worried about it, though. As long as you have a bonafide relationship, the interview is a breeze.

Thank you for your response I appreciate it

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15 hours ago, JeanneAdil said:

They can pretty much ask anything they deem necessary to find out how well you know your spouse

Weight?   they will have photos of the 2 of u in the packet and can pretty much guess her weight but yeah,    they can ask

 

more normal is 

1.  how many times has she been to see you?

2.  how much time have you spent together?

3.  does your family approve of the marriage?

4.  what do you plan to do in the US  ?   study or work or have no idea?

5.  how did you meet?

6. did you marry on 1st visit?

7.  where does she live in the US ?   name city and/or state

8.  they can ask about her past marriages (if any) and why they are over and the dates 

9.  they can ask about her kids and if you know them

 

those are some ideas 

just prepare yourself with good quality time spent together and get to know every little and big thing about her and her life here

 

The USC enters their weight and height when they fill out the I-130. So, no need for the CO to guess that answer... 

Not sure about other couples, but I know my husband's weight and he knows mine. 

Maybe we're a strange couple ... 

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2 hours ago, Public Charge 101 said:

Thank you for your response I appreciate it

Are you the petitioner or the beneficiary? 

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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51 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Are you the petitioner or the beneficiary? 

I'm the petitioner

54 minutes ago, Kor2USA said:

The USC enters their weight and height when they fill out the I-130. So, no need for the CO to guess that answer... 

Not sure about other couples, but I know my husband's weight and he knows mine. 

Maybe we're a strange couple ... 

Thank you for your response

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