10 Key Steps for Selection Interview
1. Always be on time for your immigration interview:
It is always advisable to arrive at least 45 minutes before your scheduled interview time. It is important to know that all immigration offices are in secure facilities and you will not be allowed to bring certain items into the immigration building, generally including: cell phones with cameras, matches, lighters, any liquids, sharp objects, and pepper spray.
2. Dress formally and conservatively:
The way you are dressed is the first thing that a Visa officer will see and it makes an immediate impact on them. Therefore, you have to be careful about the clothes you wear on your interview. On the day of your interview it is always advisable to dress formally, i.e., dress as if you are going to a job interview. And remember that you will be entering through security and a metal detector.
3. Be well organized – listen and respond appropriately:
The Visa officer is only given a short amount of time to conduct an interview for each couple - usually only 30 minutes for an interview. They are highly appreciative when you come to the interview properly organized and are not overly talkative. You should keep your answers short and to the point. If the officer needs more information, they will ask you another question.
4. Do not let any periods of silence intimidate after Question
It is perfectly acceptable to sit quietly and wait for the next question. When you are asked a question, listen very carefully and answer the specific question. Nothing will fan the flames of an immigration officer's suspicions more than an applicant who does not answer the questions asked.
5. Never guess on anything:
The denial of many immigrant visa cases has one thing in common: people's attitude that they have to give an answer and guessing. One of the biggest mistakes a person can make is to guess when he or she does not know the answer to a particular question. Instead of guessing at an answer and getting it wrong it's always advisable to say "I do not know" or "I don't remember".
6. No weird body moment:
During the interview, balance your body language and no weir body moment, the VO have special training to judge a person during the interview, therefore don't hesitate or confuse any moment of interview
7. Be what you are:
Show the true image of your personality during the interview doesn't make yourself an actor and don't over project yourself. The Visa officials are trained to, and have experience at, analyzing body language and interactions.
8. Be prepared with the proper documents:
Carry a set of all required original documents as well as photocopies be prepared with them, and keep in folder in such a manner that you can easily show them when VO ask for it.
9. Tell Truth:
This is rule of thumb that tells truth no matter what are consequences, because VO has special training for judging truth and at any moment of interview if you lie or misrepresent the information they may refuse your case.
10. Good eye contact:
Try to make and maintain good eye contact with VO during the interview, it make you confidence and make good impression on VO. Usually eye contacts create trust and break the barrier between you and VO.
