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| Dominican Republic |  Review on August 21, 2018: |
Sav&Har
Rating:  | Review Topic: K1 Visa
Our interview was set for 8:00AM, we got there at 7:20AM. I (beneficiary) went with my US Fiancee. As soon as we arrived the staff asked for the Appointment Confirmation, review it and let us in.
As usual, we went through the security checkpoint. Once inside, there is another staff that guided us where to seat. Since there were so many Immigrant visa appointments perhaps specifically for this day, we were asked to sit in benches and were called row by row to enter the building, then join a column of people to ultimately deliver our documents. When it was our turn, on Window 35. We were asked for Appointment Confirmation, Passport, (Wait 4-6min to verify if they have our file), Birth Certificate, Police Certificate and Medical Results. All asked in the same order. Nothing else nothing more. After asking my US Fiancee her address in the US and confirming my home town/city, we were advised to sit between Window 17-27 to wait until our number gets called for the final interview.
This is where the longest wait begins. I don't blame them, it seemed to be way too many people in this day, just for the Immigrant visa section. Visa interviews are conducted in Windows (not rooms), literally in front of us while we wait in the waiting seats. We can't hear them but be can definitely see their reaction. After about 3 hours waiting our number was called.
Once in our Interview window, a African-American male officer, a very nice gentleman. He greeted us, he asked us to raised our hand and me to put my fingerprints. He stated by asking me (beneficiary):
01. If I have ever traveled to another country before?
02. Have committed any crime before?
03. If I have any children?
04. He told me about my previous tourist Visa application and asked me if was correct. I said yes.
05. How did you learn English?
06. Asked directed at me, if we have been married before. I said no but pointed out she have been married before.
He then leaned to her (US Fiancee), and asked.
07. Have you been married before?
08. When did the marriage ended?
09. How did we started, how did we meet?
10. When did you come here?
11. How many times have you come here after the 1st visit?
12. What do you do? (work)
13. (Since she is currently unemployed) How did you paid for all your fees, and trips?
After that he marked the file. And said, "Congratulations, you have been approved". The questioning seemed like if we were having a conversation, it was so fast and comfortable. Took about 5min or less. And despite my US Fiancee being currently unemployed, they did not ask for the i-134 Affidavit of Support nor any relationship evidence. It seems like it is the norm on the Santo Domingo, DR embassy to not ask for it. But just like we did, ALWAYS bring those documents and its supporting and qualifying evidence, they strongly recommend it.
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Consulate / USCIS Member Review #24489