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H4 interview before social wedding
My husband and I got married legally (registered marriage) married on 20 Nov 2013 and we went ahead with the H4 visa application even though our social wedding was due in Feb 2014.
The biometric is not really a big deal. Do not underestimate it nevertheless.
Documents you need for the biometric:
1. DS-160 confirmation
2. Appointment confirmation
3. Old and recent passport.
You will need to give your fingerprints and they will click a photo and may ask you when is your interview at the Consulate.
Do not worry about how you shall proceed through the process. There is enough help around and people will guide you at every step. Be alert!
The Embassy interview (Kolkata Consulate):
What to carry?
*) At check-post 1 - Old and recent passport appointment confirmation and DS-160 confirmation
*) At check-post 2 - The same is verified and you are asked to proceed.
*) At the waiting hall - I was asked for 1. Husbands passport and Visa
2. His employment verification
3. My passport
4. His I-797
*) At another counter before the main interview - The lady segregated the documents and handed me over my passport, my husbands latest visa stamping information and his I-797 and asked me to keep the rest inside my folder.
*) At the main interview.
Me: Hi how are you?
Officer: Good, thanks (smiled)
Officer: So, you are going to your husband?
Me: (smiled) Yes!
Officer: What does he do?
Me: He works as a (Designation) at (Organization) in (State, City)
Officer: How long has he been in the US?
Me: Since (Year) or xx number of years
Officer: When did you get married?
Me: Just been xx number of days on DD-MM-YYYY
Officer: How many people attended your wedding?
Me: 10-12, pure family affair
Officer: So, do you have a big wedding coming up?
Me: Yes, we do on DD-MM-YYY in (City, State)
Officer: Your visa has been approved. You can collect your passport within 2 business days
Me: Thanks! Have a great day
Now that was simple!
So, we were really worried because we still had our social wedding pending and so did the officer figure. Do not lie or cover up at any cost. Be straight up and do not conceal any information. And yes it is absolutely OKAY to apply for the visa before the social wedding. What you must have is:
1. Marriage Certificate
2. Some pictures of your legal wedding
3. Supporting documents
4. All necessary information about your husband
What to wear:
So, I read in most forums how women must dress like newly married ladies when going for the interview. I am afraid you do not have to be laden with jewelry or look like red riding hood.
What I wore:
1. Cotton suit (Blue and red), try carrying a dupatta
2. Small dangling earrings
3. A sleek necklace
4. Matching sandals (if you are sporting heels ensure they are not too high and noisy because you have to walk and stand in the line, and you do not want to get uncomfortable)
5. Try clipping your hair behind because if you keep flipping your hair and talking it gives an impression that you are concealing information even though you might not be
6. Be extremely casual, smile, if you don't understand anything let them know.
7. I did not wear a mangalsutra, nor bangles nor did i apply sindur because my social wedding was still due, but if you are already married socially you may or may not carry it off.
Please do not dress callously. Avoid carrying cellphones. If you have any suspicious items let them know. Be loud at the counter and answer briefly, They do not have the time to listen to long stories and explanations. Give an explanation
when asked for. I was really nervous, almost freezing but I guess it wasn't really a big deal unless you are misleading them.
Good-luck!
The biometric is not really a big deal. Do not underestimate it nevertheless.
Documents you need for the biometric:
1. DS-160 confirmation
2. Appointment confirmation
3. Old and recent passport.
You will need to give your fingerprints and they will click a photo and may ask you when is your interview at the Consulate.
Do not worry about how you shall proceed through the process. There is enough help around and people will guide you at every step. Be alert!
The Embassy interview (Kolkata Consulate):
What to carry?
*) At check-post 1 - Old and recent passport appointment confirmation and DS-160 confirmation
*) At check-post 2 - The same is verified and you are asked to proceed.
*) At the waiting hall - I was asked for 1. Husbands passport and Visa
2. His employment verification
3. My passport
4. His I-797
*) At another counter before the main interview - The lady segregated the documents and handed me over my passport, my husbands latest visa stamping information and his I-797 and asked me to keep the rest inside my folder.
*) At the main interview.
Me: Hi how are you?
Officer: Good, thanks (smiled)
Officer: So, you are going to your husband?
Me: (smiled) Yes!
Officer: What does he do?
Me: He works as a (Designation) at (Organization) in (State, City)
Officer: How long has he been in the US?
Me: Since (Year) or xx number of years
Officer: When did you get married?
Me: Just been xx number of days on DD-MM-YYYY
Officer: How many people attended your wedding?
Me: 10-12, pure family affair
Officer: So, do you have a big wedding coming up?
Me: Yes, we do on DD-MM-YYY in (City, State)
Officer: Your visa has been approved. You can collect your passport within 2 business days
Me: Thanks! Have a great day
Now that was simple!
So, we were really worried because we still had our social wedding pending and so did the officer figure. Do not lie or cover up at any cost. Be straight up and do not conceal any information. And yes it is absolutely OKAY to apply for the visa before the social wedding. What you must have is:
1. Marriage Certificate
2. Some pictures of your legal wedding
3. Supporting documents
4. All necessary information about your husband
What to wear:
So, I read in most forums how women must dress like newly married ladies when going for the interview. I am afraid you do not have to be laden with jewelry or look like red riding hood.
What I wore:
1. Cotton suit (Blue and red), try carrying a dupatta
2. Small dangling earrings
3. A sleek necklace
4. Matching sandals (if you are sporting heels ensure they are not too high and noisy because you have to walk and stand in the line, and you do not want to get uncomfortable)
5. Try clipping your hair behind because if you keep flipping your hair and talking it gives an impression that you are concealing information even though you might not be
6. Be extremely casual, smile, if you don't understand anything let them know.
7. I did not wear a mangalsutra, nor bangles nor did i apply sindur because my social wedding was still due, but if you are already married socially you may or may not carry it off.
Please do not dress callously. Avoid carrying cellphones. If you have any suspicious items let them know. Be loud at the counter and answer briefly, They do not have the time to listen to long stories and explanations. Give an explanation
when asked for. I was really nervous, almost freezing but I guess it wasn't really a big deal unless you are misleading them.
Good-luck!
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