I-130 Interview - Dress smart?
May 28th 2008, 3:19 pm
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I-130 Interview - Dress smart?
Hi all,
I finally have an interview date (
) which is June 9th - exciting times!
However, I was wondering would anyone like to share what the accepted dress code is?
I don't want to turn up looking too casual and give a bad impression, similarly I don't want to be the only one that looked like they are there for a job interview
Edit: This is at the US Embassy in London.
I finally have an interview date (
) which is June 9th - exciting times!However, I was wondering would anyone like to share what the accepted dress code is?
I don't want to turn up looking too casual and give a bad impression, similarly I don't want to be the only one that looked like they are there for a job interview
Edit: This is at the US Embassy in London.
May 28th 2008, 3:21 pm
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Re: I-130 Interview - Dress smart?
Hi all,
I finally have an interview date () which is June 9th - exciting times!
However, I was wondering would anyone like to share what the accepted dress code is?
I don't want to turn up looking too casual and give a bad impression, similarly I don't want to be the only one that looked like they are there for a job interview
Edit: This is at the US Embassy in London.
I finally have an interview date (
) which is June 9th - exciting times!However, I was wondering would anyone like to share what the accepted dress code is?
I don't want to turn up looking too casual and give a bad impression, similarly I don't want to be the only one that looked like they are there for a job interview
Edit: This is at the US Embassy in London.
Rene
May 28th 2008, 4:47 pm
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Re: I-130 Interview - Dress smart?
I had my K1 visa interview there in January and just about everyone was in 'jeans and t-shirt' kind of attire. The person interviewing you can only see you from your shoulders up anyway. Good luck. 
May 28th 2008, 4:58 pm
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Re: I-130 Interview - Dress smart?
Dress sharp!
I guess I am just old-fashioned that way, but I would never go to any kind of interview in jeans and t-shirt. You want to look like an upstanding candidate for US residency? Act like it!
My post-hippie beach bum wore a collared shirt and slacks. I wore a suit skirt and dress blouse (no hose, hey, it was Athens in August).
/my .02
I guess I am just old-fashioned that way, but I would never go to any kind of interview in jeans and t-shirt. You want to look like an upstanding candidate for US residency? Act like it!
My post-hippie beach bum wore a collared shirt and slacks. I wore a suit skirt and dress blouse (no hose, hey, it was Athens in August).
/my .02
May 28th 2008, 7:43 pm
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Re: I-130 Interview - Dress smart?
I'll be wearing clean, smart jeans, black shoes, and a polo shirt.
May 28th 2008, 8:27 pm
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Re: I-130 Interview - Dress smart?
I like the look of jeans worn with tractor-tread hiking boots. Very macho. 
Oops...sorry...went a little OT there. LOL
Oops...sorry...went a little OT there. LOL
May 28th 2008, 8:47 pm
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Re: I-130 Interview - Dress smart?
Anything comfortable will do...
May 28th 2008, 9:32 pm
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Re: I-130 Interview - Dress smart?
Hi all,
I finally have an interview date () which is June 9th - exciting times!
However, I was wondering would anyone like to share what the accepted dress code is?
I don't want to turn up looking too casual and give a bad impression, similarly I don't want to be the only one that looked like they are there for a job interview
Edit: This is at the US Embassy in London.
I finally have an interview date (
) which is June 9th - exciting times!However, I was wondering would anyone like to share what the accepted dress code is?
I don't want to turn up looking too casual and give a bad impression, similarly I don't want to be the only one that looked like they are there for a job interview
Edit: This is at the US Embassy in London.
What's wrong with looking like you are there for a job interview? It strikes me that is a good standard to apply. The scuttlebutt has it that many Consular Officers admit that the ultimate result is often formed by first impressions.
May 29th 2008, 12:33 am
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Re: I-130 Interview - Dress smart?
My company recently had a company outing at the local racetrack (Churchill Downs) at one of the glitzy restaurants (called Millionaire's Row when the KY Derby is on). Naturally, jeans were not acceptable, but 'dress' jeans were. For the life of me, I don't know what 'dress' jeans are?!?
May 29th 2008, 12:39 am
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May 29th 2008, 7:21 am
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Re: I-130 Interview - Dress smart?
Hi all,
I finally have an interview date () which is June 9th - exciting times!
However, I was wondering would anyone like to share what the accepted dress code is?
I don't want to turn up looking too casual and give a bad impression, similarly I don't want to be the only one that looked like they are there for a job interview
Edit: This is at the US Embassy in London.
I finally have an interview date (
) which is June 9th - exciting times!However, I was wondering would anyone like to share what the accepted dress code is?
I don't want to turn up looking too casual and give a bad impression, similarly I don't want to be the only one that looked like they are there for a job interview
Edit: This is at the US Embassy in London.
I read the title of the thread and I though "Ahhh, us women, always worried about what to wear".. but you appear to be a bloke?
The interview is through a window so they'll only see your upper half..
Good luck btw..
May 29th 2008, 12:41 pm
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Re: I-130 Interview - Dress smart?
My company recently had a company outing at the local racetrack (Churchill Downs) at one of the glitzy restaurants (called Millionaire's Row when the KY Derby is on). Naturally, jeans were not acceptable, but 'dress' jeans were. For the life of me, I don't know what 'dress' jeans are?!?
~Kate