The main objective of an immigrant visa interview is for the interviewing Consular Officer to be able to verify the bona fide of the relationship between the petitioner and the applicant.  Therefore, it is helpful if the applicant provides as much proof of relationship as possible when appearing at the Consular window on the scheduled appointment day.

The following items are not permitted in the premises of the Consular Section waiting room:

Weapons of any kind or size, sharp metal or glass objects, razor blades, liquids, bottles, powdery substances, umbrellas and electronic or battery-operated equipment (including cell phones, radios, tape recorders, cameras, personal digital assistants, and computers). If you have any of these items, to the exception of a cell phone which you will be asked to switch off and leave at the main gate security post, please leave them back home before coming to the Embassy.