Hi guys! I was wondering if anyone could help me here... I'm the lucky winner from Europe, my number around 12k, so hopefully will get my interview around Dec/January. I have a question regarding the interview. I've been dating an American for over two years now, we've been living together in the US (I met him at Uni in NY) and then in London. I am wondering if it will be helpful for me to mention that during the interview, if asked? Or should I keep quiet about it? We're still together, and I'd obviously be moving to his place if I'm successful at the interview. Any tips please? Any help is appreciated! Thank you!
DV Lottery winner with American boyfriend - need interview help!
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Britsimon
Super Moderator
The only bit that might help is that having his place to move to will make your move easier and reduce the risk of you becoming a public charge. Other than that, mentioning it is not a problem.
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
Well, I think "do you know anyone in the US" is a fairly standard interview question...as is "where do you intend to stay"...
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
As the previous posts before mine have indicated, having an American boyfriend isn't likely to give you an edge, so mentioning him is pointless, unless he's filling out an affidavit of support for you, in which case they may ask as to what type of relationship you have with him.
The rule of thumb when it comes to immigration cases is to volunteer as little information as possible. While COs have rules and regulations they have to abide with when adjudicating cases, you need to remember they're human too. If for instance, you end up with a CO who is personally against Americans dating/marrying non-Americans, such a CO may not be willing to overlook a minor issue that he/she has the discretion to overlook and grant you the visa. Bottom line, stick to issues that are directly relevant to your case at the time of your interview. Don't volunteer information!
Britsimon
Super Moderator
That is good advice. I'm sure some will throw up thei arms and cry foul - but as you say - they are human too. From the interview notes some have posted however, there are plenty of "nice" COs too - so no reason to be fearful!
Nobody ask us either question.
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
We got asked both and similar reported by many others. I'm a bit confused though because the list of date and actions on your signature doesn't look like a DV applicant doing consular processing?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
The timeline on the signature part of Tazmania's is for citizenship. My guess is he went through the DV process a while back.
Yes I know that's what I said, 'if asked'. I wouldn't just go there and start rambling about my personal life. I was just wondering if having an American boyfriend will be helpful. I have enough money, so I don't need his support, but maybe the fact that I have someone over there will be helpful in terms of moving to the US, etc. Thank you guys!
It's for N-400 citizenship but I was DV winner over 5 years ago. Cannot include DV timeline because signature is restricted to a certain amount of charcters.
Vichel
Registered Users (C)
Yes, the key is "If asked". You could just simply say you've got good friends here without elaborating - since you've lived in the US, it wouldn't be unusual that you made friends. If the CO pushes the subject further or specifically asks, my advice would be to tell the truth, do not be evasive as I'm sure they are razor sharp at being able to tell you're lying. I don't see how the CO could be shocked that you have a special someone here either. Just keep the answers brief and to the point. Don't offer more than they ask. I've heard that from all my immigrant friends here, as well as an immigration lawyer I met at a party.
You've been selected for the DV, you did that on your own, your boyfriend is not a derivative on your application. You have to prove you qualify - education or work experience, health, character test, and that you won't be a public charge. And since you've got funds, then that should be good enough.
Good luck!