Interview questions for marriage registration

Gigiey

Hi. My partner (EU) and I(NON-EU) are getting married soon and we are awaiting an interview with the registrar before the wedding. What are the most frequently asked questions for this kind of interview. Please help..

Faith

I presume they're just questions about the relationship itself, to ensure its a genuine partnership. Nothing you'd need to prepare for, because you obviously know each other and your relationship inside out if you're getting married.

Gatica

Do they do this only for non-EU partners?

Speedwell

It's a little subtle. My husband (Irish/UK) and I (American) were married in Aberdeen. It seemed to us that the questions the registrar asked were less about getting the answers right and more about how we answered them.

To "have you met each other's families", we had to answer that I had been corresponding with his family for months on Facebook and we planned a weekend trip over after the wedding, and that my husband had never been to see my family in America because they were a thousand miles from where I lived at the time, with the exception of a hyper-religious brother who disapproved of my atheist "lifestyle". Hardly the "oh, yeah, we spend sooo much time together" that you would expect the registrar would rather hear, but she understood.

To "what are your plans after you get married", we told her that we intended to apply for a US green card immediately and that my husband would wait obediently at home in Northern Ireland until the paperwork was processed. When she asked, "Will you be visiting him in the UK", I pointed out that my short-term work visa was valid for a further eight months so I had pre-approved permission to be in the UK for that period of time anyway, but that our intent was to settle and make our home in the US.

I imagine that if we were inauthentic, our answers would have been far less complex and nuanced, and we would have been far less forthcoming about our "story". So don't worry about yourselves if you are legit but don't fit the "optimal" criteria... your story and the fact that you share it will probably speak for you.

Incidentally, when we later entered Ireland with the intent to settle, and I went to the immigration officer with my husband to apply for my first residency permit, the officer asked for our documentation and asked us a few perfunctory questions about how we met and why we wanted to move to Ireland, but it was all very simple and conversational and quick.

stargazer 68

When we did ours there was a couple being interviewed as well. She sent him out of the room and asked her the questions above basically - have you met his family etc. Then brought him in and sent her out and asked the same questions to him.

Shazsnow

Hi. We had our interview today and omg there were 2 registrars conducting my interview they really grilled me.. They ask questions on how and when we met what do we do together how many brothers and sisters he had what are their names..
Why did he come to ireland.. why do I want to marry him. Has he paid me money to marry him. I felt really intimidated we have to wait for result they will not give us a date for our marraige..
They also asked do I speak his language and talk to his family..I am learning his language to communicate with his family but I'm marrying him not his family lol..
Just ensure you both know all those answers.
You both will be interview seperate lady goes first.

Gatica

Sorry to hear the interview was intimidating but IMO, if a relationship is legitimate, there's no reason such question should intimidates someone. Although getting grilled may not be pleasant. There are a lot of sham marriages, even in Ireland, so they've to do what they can to discover these. Giving public information on what one should "learn" is hardly good idea. If it's legit, it'll hopefully be obvious.

Gigiey

Thank you so much. We are up for interviews in September. I get nervous when I think about it. Thanks for the heads up😊

Gigiey

I think so yes. There's lots of sham marriages going on, I guess it's just a precaution.

joz

The immigration interview wait time is apparently 8 months now. So the normal 3 months notice period is void because you have to wait 8 months for the immigration interview. Apparently there is going to be a review and determination released in a few weeks reviewing the need for the meeting. Does anyone know if there have been any hints released on how the process might change post 1 Sept 2016? Thanks!

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sukyee

Hi. I'm a Non-EU and my partner is an EU. We will have a interview with a registrar on next week. So may I ask what questions that they will ask more often? Thank you very much.

Ginmin

They ask about your whole life story, anyway i think u have done your interview now. My husband is in same situation as you and i want to know did u get any reply? And how long they took after the interview? Do they send letter upon decision or they call?

Kdk86

Hello!

I'm Canadian marrying my Irish fiancé this year and I'm already on a holiday working visa expiring in September and wondering if anyone can tell us any information about the interview process for EU marrying NON EU and also how long after we are married to wait to be granted a Stamp 4 to continue working?