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I had interview in February 2007 in Boston and it was straight forward. My wife (US Citizen) and I arrived about 10 minutes early and after checking in at the desk (room 617 I think) we were taken in pretty much on time. We were both taken in at the same time and sat together for the interview. There was only one officer and although they have video cameras mounted on the walls of the offices we were not videoed.
The IO asked for our marriage certificate, and anything which showed we were living together (we don't have much in joint names and my wife has retained her maiden name but we have numerous accounts and bills addressed to us individually but showing the same address). We were also asked for our tax returns (filled jointly for the past three years) and finally any photographs from our wedding.
Although I had made copies of nearly everything I took in with me the IO did not want most items once she had been shown the original. However, she did keep one of the photos from our wedding (it was a spare one we were okay to leave.
After looking at the paperwork my wife was asked questions about how we met and what my parents names were (she got this right but said afterwards she did panic internally about this - the reason is that both my parents are dead and she never met them).
The whole interview only lasted 15 minutes and at the end we were told that we were approved. However, at the time as my name check was still pending we would have to wait until it was completed before the GC could be issued. I have been waiting ever since. At the end I felt a moment of elation when we were told we had 'passed' but then huge disappointment when told I had to wait for the NC to complete.
The IO was very friendly and put us at ease. Apart from the brief panic about my parents names everything was straightforward. Tell the truth and you will be fine. Make sure you have all your paperwork and marriage details with you. Evidence of living together and tax returns seem to be the main focus.
If you haven't been there before it is quite an eye opener when you walk through from the waiting room as you go into an incredibly long corridor with about 70 offices lined up along one side.
I'm sure you will be okay, and good luck with the interview!!!!!! |
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