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RWD Discussion Groups => Immigration and Visas => Topic started by: DCcowboy on December 13, 2018, 03:01:05 PM

Title: What to expect for RW at tourist visa interview
Post by: DCcowboy on December 13, 2018, 03:01:05 PM

I know it is rare to be granted, I have a specific question. Has anyone's SO gone through a Tourist visa interview? And what can my girlfriend expect to be asked? That is all I have to ask.

Title: Re: What to expect for RW at tourist visa interview
Post by: DaveNY on December 13, 2018, 03:24:42 PM

These are some typical questions that she might be asked.
http://twomonkeystravelgroup.com/usa-visa-applications-consul-interview-question-answer/

This is the refusal rate for B1 and B2 visas combined. Russians have a good chance of getting a visa. In NYC there are lots of Russian speaking tourists so it's probably realistic.

http://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Statistics/Non-Immigrant-Statistics/RefusalRates/FY17.pdf

I have been told that tourists in general have a better chance of getting a US visa if they're part of an organized group tour. Don't know if that helps.

Title: Re: What to expect for RW at tourist visa interview
Post by: DCcowboy on December 13, 2018, 03:42:23 PM

Thank you! For some everything I googled did not come up with that.

Title: Re: What to expect for RW at tourist visa interview
Post by: BillyB on December 14, 2018, 12:12:21 AM

A person is usually denied or approved before the interview takes place. Meeting the criteria or not for a tourist visa is determined by the interviewer after they look at all documents which takes place before they talk to the applicant. The actually interview isn't going to help get a tourist visa but it can hurt it. Interviewers also have a lot of discretion. Some interviewers deny more than they approve when others approve more than deny.

Title: Re: What to expect for RW at tourist visa interview
Post by: DCcowboy on December 15, 2018, 05:36:23 PM

Thanks Billy. Fingers crossed.

Title: Re: What to expect for RW at tourist visa interview
Post by: DCcowboy on January 24, 2019, 02:52:23 PM

She got a interview. We will soon find out if statistics are correct.

Title: What to expect for RW at tourist visa interview
Post by: Brianbinny on March 07, 2019, 12:29:42 AM

If you are not going to get paid, I do not think you need a J1 visa. You should consult with an immigration attorney.

Title: What to expect for RW at tourist visa interview
Post by: 2tallbill on March 07, 2019, 02:53:57 PM

Quote from: DCcowboy on December 13, 2018, 03:01:05 PM

I know it is rare to be granted, I have a specific question. Has anyone's SO gone through a Tourist visa interview? And what can my girlfriend expect to be asked? That is all I have to ask.

Angel Eyes did. I'll have to ask her what they asked. She got the Visa through a Russian
travel agency. I sent her X dollars and she deposited it in her account. They coached her
on what to say and she did it.

NOTE: I had visited Angel Eyes 4 times already at this point. This is not for a first visit.

I also met a girl from Kiev in Portland OR she had her own VISA and tickets already and


Details about my story here
http://www.russianwomendiscussion.com/index.php?topic=3432.0