who must attend the interview?

[jeffzhang8716]

Hi All,

The US spouse doesn't need to attend the interview right? My wife probably will be on her vocation at that time. Just need to double check about that before she finally book the tickets. So only the applicant need to show up there with all the documents. I don't need her passport and she doesn't need to be there right? Another question is I won't need to pay the fee during the interview if I pay on the cgi website right?

 

Thanks,

Jeff

[Randy W]

The American spouse isn't ALLOWED to attend the interview, although American citizens are generally allowed into the Consulate at any time upon presentation of your passport (an appointment may be required, however). Having her passport to place on the counter where the Visa Officer can see it can show her support and that she is present.

 

The visa fee need only be paid ONCE (be sure to have a printed receipt at the interview) - there is a separate green card fee that needs to be paid before the green card is produced in the US - usually paid before you arrive in the states.