Practicing and keeping in mind what questions U.S. immigration officials may ask you will be the key to successfully coming out of the encounter that fills some people with nerves.
The lawyer Julio Oyhanarte offers in his networks: five tips and a bonus so that those who have anxiety know how to control themselves so that everything goes well.
The first thing that becomes clear is that feeling fear is normal when you go to an Immigration job interview, whether it is for a tourist or work visa, an asylum or green card case.
He also says that while nerves may not go away completely, he knows that with his advice he can help people gain more control and – he says – “maximize your chances of success and approval of your case.”
These are the 10 most frequently asked questions during the interview for obtaining a visa to travel to the United States
Tips to avoid nerves during immigration interviews in the United States
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1. It is very important to go to the job interview looking good.
Go as if you were going to a job interview. Those who believe that this often seems superficial, Oyhanarte remembers that the impression given can be for good or for bad.
It’s about being dressed presentably. “Looks like we’re applying for jobs.” Joke: It’s not like they’re inviting to a wedding.
2. Go into the job interview with a positive attitude.
A smile has a power that many people are not aware of.
“It is important that we have both a positive and respectful attitude. Be nice even if the immigration officer is in a bad mood or has a bad face,” he says.
Arguing or fighting with the officer will only do one thing: make things worse.
Julio Oyhanarte, lawyer
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3. Only answer briefly what they ask you, don’t go any further.
According to Oyhanarte, it’s normal to overexplain when you’re nervous. And “it is also normal for someone to explain too much when lying and the officers know that.”
4. It is important to be empathetic, that is to say to put ourselves in the place of the other, of the officer, to try to understand him or her.
The lawyer recalls that agents spend hours dealing with all kinds of people and have to quickly decide whether to grant a visa, asylum, a green card, etc.
They, Oyhanarte explains, must be sure that the law is being followed, that the person is eligible and that they are not giving an advantage to a terrorist or spy.
Let’s make it easy for the officer and be prepared, with the documentation ready in case they ask for it.
Julio Oyhanarte, lawyer
5. You should know your case much better than your lawyer, the officer, the judge, or whoever intervenes.
For this lawyer, this information is important and useful: you need to know everything relevant to the type of case: dates, facts, names, etc. Also make sure that you have all documentation and evidence at hand, ready to use at a organized way.
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The Oyhanarte bonus: Practice, practice, practice.
The lawyer says: Try to imagine what questions the officers might ask you. Then ask a family member or friend to interview you. Have that person act as an officer. Practice possible questions and answers.
It will be a good exercise on what can happen in the interview with Immigration.
Following these tips can help you feel more in control of the situation. Respond confidently, if you have practiced you will notice this in your body language.
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Source: Eluniverso
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