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NYC interview experience

I am on another thread and reposting this:
Hi everyone, I just got the time to update after the interview. I had to catch up with realities of work and make up for the focus that I so lost.

Regarding the medical, I saw a post on the previous page that it is counted from the day the application was filed- not on the day the medical was signed or done—that is correct. However, if you feel safer and if the dates of your interview and the medical expiration is too close or overlapping, I suggest to waste money on being sure, because IOs may treat things differently. On another forum, there was person who was denied because the RFE for the medical was not sealed properly and lab report was sent with it. So make sure that it is included in there when you need to bring one.

 Our interview went well, more of a conversation and counseling session, there was no structure or outline when I try to remember, there was no what-is-your-favorite food tricky or trivial questions. We were asked how do we resolve our arguments- I was taken aback because I didn’t expect that type of questioning, the only ‘basics’ that were asked were when was the last time you entered US, where do you work, -they were not ‘cross-directed’ at us, the IO asked information about me and directed to me. The IO was nice. I suggest that people dress nicely and professionally, I think it has an impact on how your interviews are handled too. We were not approved on the spot verbatim-ly but it was implied. She said you will recieve great news in 3-5 days. I guess they cant upfront make that decision. We got text notifications in the evening and the next day.
She flipped through our album but did not take any pics. She only cross checked originals of the birth certificate. I cant remember when it was asked but we handed in photocopies of evidences of co-mingling for the last year, categorized into travel, utility, credit card, lease, savings and checking and joint tax. Our medical expires the next day and we had one ready but was never asked for.
Overall and from what i have read NYC ( including Holtsville in LI), experiences are pleasant so dont worry to much. Just take whatever you have that is relevant to your case, answer truthfully. Lastly, although easier said than done, relax, I personally was so anxiuos for the last few months that after the interview, I realized that most of it was unproductive worry and useless.

Just FYI- we did not adjust from K1- so prepare accordingly, meaning the questions might be different and the structure of the interview might be different. Bring along all the correspondences of you have history of arrest, history of divorce, or other complexities because they will be asked- just an observation from recent interviews I read. File tax joint returns if you can now, it will help with the evidence too.

 If you have specific questions- please ask me I would love to answer them.

 
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