Preparing for the Interview

What should applicants do to prepare for an interview at a visa office?

A visa office interview is an important step in the refugee sponsorship process. Being well-prepared can help ensure a smooth process.
This is what you can do prepare:

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Before the Interview

Review Your Application

Review everything you wrote in your application, including your personal history, refugee claim, and family details
Make sure the information you provide in the interview matches what you submitted

Prepare Your Story

Be ready to explain why you are seeking refugee protection, including the threats or persecution you faced
Provide all specific details: Clearly explain the events that made you flee your country

Practice Your Interview

Try explaining your story to someone else or practicing aloud

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On the Interview Day

Bring All Important Documents
The documents you submitted with your application, including any original copies of:

Proof of Persecution
Any additional evidence of threats or harm you faced
Additional Documents
If you have any new documents, bring them with an explanation of why they were not included before.
E.g., Is the original composition of the family (refugee applicants) still the same? If there have been any recent changes like birth, death or adoption, inform the visa office, attach the required documents and keep your sponsor in the loop.
Translations
If documents are not in English or French, bring certified translations along with the originals.

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Refugees have the right to a free interpreter, as the interpreter’s services are already covered and do not require payment from the refugee.

To find out how to conduct yourself during the interview, click here.

What should applicants do to prepare for an interview at a visa office?

Before the Interview

On the Interview Day

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