Wifes Settlement Visa Interview

[samesame657]

Do you think it looks better if i am with my wife when she attends interview, i understand that i might not be able to go into the interview room with her.

Just don`t want to spend MORE money going to Thailand for a long weekend if it has no substance.

What are your views and experiences please.

[stevebow]

Dont think it makes any difference. My Wife has had 3 interviews (all of which successful) and i have been in the UK for everyone.

Like you said i dont think you will be allowed in the embassy. Save your money to pay for her flight over here.

Good Luck

Steve

[Mossfinn]

Save your money to pay for her flight over here.

It will not help, so there is really no need just for a long w/e

[samesame657]

Dont think it makes any difference. My Wife has had 3 interviews (all of which successful) and i have been in the UK for everyone.

Like you said i dont think you will be allowed in the embassy. Save your money to pay for her flight over here.

Good Luck

Steve

Cheers Steve, just didn`t want to leave anything to chance and as you are well aware of the time involved, the mental stress and the costings involved in all this.... As my wife has been telling me to calm down and don`t think to much. It`s hard not to get stressed as your future is in someone elses hands.

[stevebow]

I can relate to everything your going through right now. Unfortunatly all you can do is wait, just make sure your wife is fully prepared for any questions the embassy may ask.

If i remember correctly my wife was asked - my DOB, How many times i have visited Thailand, my occupation, where and how did we meet each other.

Good luck and let us know the outcome.

Steve

[samesame657]

I can relate to everything your going through right now. Unfortunatly all you can do is wait, just make sure your wife is fully prepared for any questions the embassy may ask.

If i remember correctly my wife was asked - my DOB, How many times i have visited Thailand, my occupation, where and how did we meet each other.

Good luck and let us know the outcome.

Steve

Is that all she was asked Steve? Didn`t she get a grilling at all?

I suppose it depends on the documents you have previously submitted and the strength of your relationship etc.

[justmarried]

I went, but had to wait outside anyway, they don't let you into the Embassy grounds even. So I'm sure it makes no difference. Below is something I've posted previously about the questions they asked if it's any help.........

Now we met in Phuket at the Salon my wife worked at, she's been a hairdresser for 8 years now. Obviously us meeting Phuket there is the obvious presumtion over my wifes profession!

So one of the first questions was, tell us the story of how you met and everything that has happened since....

They asked if we met on my first day in Thailand (my 2nd visit), why would I get my hair cut? She replied she didn't know why? She could have easily made something up under pressure, so it's good she stuck to the truth.

They then tried to trick her by saying in my letter I did not say we met in the salon. She asked what I had put and they wouldn't say. But she stuck her story and again didn't panic.

They asked if I have so little money how will I support her? Now she said my parents will help, which they will. She then said to the Thai woman, not a question to my wife, why do we not have any bank statements from his parents then? Now 3rd party support is no longer valid, so we didn't submit it.

The other questions my wife remebers are:

How long have you known your husband?

What is his full name?

What is his date of birth?

How many times has he been to Thailand?

What do you love about your husband?

How old is your daughter?

Who does she live with? (her fathers parents)

Do you want her to join you? (She said yes, hopefully in a few years once she speaks more English, but it is her decision)

What date did your husband come to Thailand?

When did he ask you to marry him?

Has he been married before?

What company does he work for?

How long has he been working for them?

What is his parents names?

Does he have any brothers/sisters?

At the end she said ok, we'll give you the visa! She waited outside for 30 mins and they gave her a stamped passport

[7by7]

They asked if I have so little money how will I support her? Now she said my parents will help, which they will. She then said to the Thai woman, not a question to my wife, why do we not have any bank statements from his parents then? Now 3rd party support is no longer valid, so we didn't submit it.

Third party support in the case of spouse applications does not satisfy the rules, however the ECO is allowed to exercise discretion

where it is clear that such an arrangement will be for a limited period and that the couple will be in a position to maintain themselves shortly after the applicant’s arrival in the UK.(Source)

Obviously, where such support is offered you need to provide evidence that the third party can afford it.

Your wife did exactly the right thing; answered truthfully and was not put off. A vital point to remember about an interview is that if the honest answer to a question is "I don't know" then this is what should be said. Consistency is the key.

[samesame657]

I went, but had to wait outside anyway, they don't let you into the Embassy grounds even. So I'm sure it makes no difference. Below is something I've posted previously about the questions they asked if it's any help.........

Now we met in Phuket at the Salon my wife worked at, she's been a hairdresser for 8 years now. Obviously us meeting Phuket there is the obvious presumtion over my wifes profession!

So one of the first questions was, tell us the story of how you met and everything that has happened since....

They asked if we met on my first day in Thailand (my 2nd visit), why would I get my hair cut? She replied she didn't know why? She could have easily made something up under pressure, so it's good she stuck to the truth.

They then tried to trick her by saying in my letter I did not say we met in the salon. She asked what I had put and they wouldn't say. But she stuck her story and again didn't panic.

They asked if I have so little money how will I support her? Now she said my parents will help, which they will. She then said to the Thai woman, not a question to my wife, why do we not have any bank statements from his parents then? Now 3rd party support is no longer valid, so we didn't submit it.

The other questions my wife remebers are:

How long have you known your husband?

What is his full name?

What is his date of birth?

How many times has he been to Thailand?

What do you love about your husband?

How old is your daughter?

Who does she live with? (her fathers parents)

Do you want her to join you? (She said yes, hopefully in a few years once she speaks more English, but it is her decision)

What date did your husband come to Thailand?

When did he ask you to marry him?

Has he been married before?

What company does he work for?

How long has he been working for them?

What is his parents names?

Does he have any brothers/sisters?

At the end she said ok, we'll give you the visa! She waited outside for 30 mins and they gave her a stamped passport

Very useful, thank you for your time in replying to my post.