Originally posted by ginapeterb@Nov 12 2004, 11:04 PM
The Settlement Interview - How to Prepare
ginapeterb, this was a superb read!

I'm a believer in mock interviews because for many women from the area I specialize in (Eastern Europe), the interview is their first contact with an official of a foreign government and they really have no idea what to expect.

Your article has broad application to a number of visa national countries. For what it's worth, I have a collection of questions to prepare for also. Along with some preparation for the sponsor also. It's at http://www.transpondia.co.uk

Manila is a tough and probing consulate. Probably second only to Bangkok. But if you want the number 1 place to find captious ECO's, try Saint Petersburg or Ekatrinburg.