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| Vancouver, Canada |  Review on May 8, 2013: |
Demiano
Rating:  | Review Topic: General Review
Just had my K-1 interview today and got approved! Hurray!
My interview was set for 10am at the US consulate. I made sure to check the directions beforehand. The location is within 5mins walking distance from Burrard station, really easy to get to. The entrance is on the side of the building. I followed the instructions to not bring a water bottle, food, cellphone, or a big bag. You can bring a small bag as long as it fits in the wooden box frame they have. It seems that they also have small cubbies where you can check your cellphone in exchange for an ID. Not sure if they allow digital watches so I didn't bring mine; analog watches are ok. If you have any sealed packages beside the medical exam results, they will get you to open them. I had a police certificate from Japan, which they had me open right there for them to check the contents. Was able to cut through the line when I told the person at the frontdesk that I was there for a K-1 interview. Yeh, VIP javascript:emoticon(' ')
Once you go in the building, you go up the stairs to what I think is the second floor. There, you have to empty your pockets and take of your belt and jacket and put them in a grey tub to be x-rayed. They even asked to check my glasses. It went pretty smoothly for me since I didn't have much on me besides a jacket, wallet, visa documents, and a book.
Then you get escorted up to the 20th floor. Because I read the other reviews, I knew exactly to go left and flip the switch at window/wicket B. A man came to help me and asked for my documents. He was very friendly and even helped me photocopy my police certificates so I could have a copy. Then I had to wait for a long while for my interview. Bringing a book is a good idea. Also if you need to go to the washroom, you'll have to have security escort you back down and up the elevator as there is no washroom on the 20th floor.
When my number was called, I went up, got fingerprints scanned, and got sworned in. The questions were easy. Basically asked where and when did we meet, what school did we go to, how many siblings do you and your fiance have, what does he do and you do, how do you keep in contact, etc. Nothing too hard. Be sincere and know your stuff. You should be an expert by now after having had to fill in all those forms! The guy looked briefly through my folder of stuff. He had the I-129F that we had sent in to the USCIS last August. He typed up notes about my answers and took a few glances at the pictures that we had sent in with the I-129F. Got a complement that we did a good job on our package and that they usually don't even need to look at the pictures, but he said he does just so that people don't feel bad for putting in all that effort compiling it. (BUT, the USCIS DOES look at them so you need to put it in anyways.) I had brought extra evidence of our continual relationship since submitting the package, which was not requested at all, but I suggest that you bring it anyways so you're competely prepared.
Bottom line: Follow the instructions on VisaJourney and you will be in good shape. You don't need to hire a lawyer - you can a better job than they will and it's going to be you getting interviewed, not your lawyer. Relax! If any of you have had to go through customs at the border or at the airport while in the process of getting your visa, that is way, WAY worse. Good luck!
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Consulate / USCIS Member Review #11934