Preparation is always the key to a successful output in whatever activity in life. There will be less to no room for error and less hassle in proper preparation. And who does not want that? 

According to Ashoori Law, the usual timeframe to get the E2 visa may take weeks or months. Even though they waited and worked on it for months, others still get a fail. And it would be best if you did not experience this. We want to ensure that you will hit its bullseye. 

Read throughout this page to get everything you need to prepare before the immigration interview because the interview is crucial. 

Things you need to prepare

Knowing all the essential parts is necessary. And not just learning all the vital things, you must understand the step-by-step process too to avoid any confusion along the way. 

Ready your Documents

Your documents will be the first thing the immigration officer will look for. This is where they will base if you will be granted a visa or not. Or if they will demand any additional requirements from you. In that sense, here are the documents that you need to ready: 

• Updated passport
• Updated passport-sized photos
• DS-160 printed confirmation sheet
• DS-160 printed receipt of the fee
• I-797 approval notice; proof that you received your petition
• E2 visa interview Appointment Notification
• Supporting details for your visa application
• Evidence of your home country properties
• E2 Business plan

You may contact your immigration officer to help you prepare all these documents. 

Prepare for the interview.

On the day of the interview, the process will already start when you get into the consulate or embassy. First, you will have to check in yourself and wait to be called. Then you will be asked to surrender your passport and provide biometrics. From there, you will meet your interview officer. 

Be ready for the following questions. Please take note that it will be or may not be asked during the actual; interview. The questions will still depend on the documents that you will submit. 

Possible questions

Since this is an interview, it is best to know the possible questions. Here they are: 

• The interviewing officer will ask if you have been to the US and when it was. This is to know the underlying reason why you wanted to visit the country. 
• They may also ask about the properties or businesses you own in your home country. Usually, they ask this to support your letter of intent to depart the moment your visa expires. 
• In addition, you will be asked what are your stable plans after your visa expires. 
• You will also be asked about your E2 business or investments. 
• Aside from that, you will be questioned about the business processes. And how the business will run in the United States of America. What will be your role? How will it operate, and how does the operation will ensure profitability?

The questions will mainly revolve around this. It may not be the same, but the essence is the same. Moreover, let your immigration lawyer look at all the details of your applications. In that way, he will formulate possible questions for you to remember or practice. 

Furthermore, both of you can ready possible demanded documents ahead of time. 

Ready yourself

We know how frightening an interview can be. Whether you have done wrong or not. It is just human nature to feel scared when you are being questioned. But don’t fret! Here are some tips for being confident and calm during the interview. 

• Be honest. This is all you need. Your emotions and expressions will be natural if you be open during the interview. Hence, the interviewer will feel confident about your real purpose. 
• Stay calm. Sometimes, being too honest may result in the empowerment of emotions. Remain calm and be professional. Sometimes being too ecstatic may make the interviewer think you are being too aggressive or go with the flow when making decisions. 

Conclusion

Now that you know all the things you need to prepare, it will be easier to remember. Just remember Documents, Interview Questions, and Yourself. The moment you read it all, you are all good to go. We hope this is a great help in your application, especially in your interview.