Our interview was for 8:30 and we were on line by 7:30. They let people in by order of appointment time and visa type. The 8:30 line started moving around 7:45. When we passed security we passed a group of people sitting on benches outside, I think they were there to solicit tourist visas. Once in the second building we were handed a number and sat down and proceeded to wait. Around 45 minutes later we were called to a window where our documents were collected. We sat back down and 3 hours later we were called to another window where we had to raise our right hand and take and oath. The interviewer was a white male in his thirties, very friendly. He asked us in Spanish how long we've been together, how old is our son. He looked at our album and smiled. He then told us that due to a past arrest that my husband would have to submit some documents and that once they are submitted that our case will be approved. He also told us that a second interview wont be necessary because our marriage is bona fide.
One thing that I would like to point out is that you're going to be interviewed standing up in front of a window sort of like when you go to a bank teller. The interviewer is behind a glass and you might think that they cant hear you which will prompt you to speak up and the rest of the people sitting behind you waiting will know your whole life story, lol. There is no privacy when interviewing because there are Windows side by side and the people sitting behind you are less than 3 feet away from you. It's a bit humiliating because your standing there practically trying to prove or show them why your family member deserves a visa, but hey, that's the way it is. Overall it was a good experience and once the documents are submitted I know that it will be all worth it so keep a close look at my timeline.
Consulate / USCIS Member Review #17245
Review on July 3, 2015:
