Can i(the petioner) attend the k1 interview in manilla?

[AtlantaFalcons199 2]

My fiance wants me to go to the interview but i'm not sure about it(work and vacation issues), but would they let me attend the interview for manila, and would it also increase the chances of the approval of the visa?

[Cyberfx1024 7,978]

54 minutes ago, AtlantaFalcons199 said:

My fiance wants me to go to the interview but i'm not sure about it(work and vacation issues), but would they let me attend the interview for manila, and would it also increase the chances of the approval of the visa?

Yes, they will allow you to attend the interview in Manila. It does help increase the chances for approval of the visa. 

[TBoneTX 43,059]

Country-specific thread is moved from K-1 Process to the Philippines regional forum.

[Hank_ 9,173]

10 hours ago, AtlantaFalcons199 said:

My fiance wants me to go to the interview but i'm not sure about it(work and vacation issues), but would they let me attend the interview for manila, and would it also increase the chances of the approval of the visa?

Yes you can, it is a fun and for sure very interesting experience.. I did it.  Not to increase the chances for approval ... just to be there with my wife...

 

Increase the chances for approval?  Some ... but then USEM isn't that difficult IF you have everything as listed in the embassy instructions letter. 

[Greenbaum 12,258]

I second attending. I did for my wife and two step children. It was a fantastic experience. I'm with Hank. It may not have effect but it never hurts. Sometimes they let you stand with your fiance but sometimes they will ask you to sit down and if they need anything they'll call you up. I think just the sight give credible evidence that you truly have a loving relationship.

[verwen 33]

I went with my wife and stepson on Monday. I was able to stand there with them during the entire process. I feel like it helped since the CO only asked how we met. He didn't ask for any proof or anything, and they were approved.

[Hank_ 9,173]

2 hours ago, verwen said:

I went with my wife and stepson on Monday. I was able to stand there with them during the entire process. I feel like it helped since the CO only asked how we met. He didn't ask for any proof or anything, and they were approved.

DCF are fast aren't they!?

 

Great experience being at the interview..

[verwen 33]

8 hours ago, Hank_ said:

DCF are fast aren't they!?

Yes, it was pretty fast!  Would've been a lot faster if I knew we needed to send proof of bona fide relationship between my wife and her son. I thought the fact that he was her son was enough 

[Greenbaum 12,258]

You didn't have BC to show the relationship? Mmmmm

[verwen 33]

Yes, we gave them the birth certificate, it was one of the required documents. But we still got the RFE. They also had pictures of the three of us.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

26 minutes ago, verwen said:

Yes, we gave them the birth certificate, it was one of the required documents. But we still got the RFE. They also had pictures of the three of us.

That's strange that they would ask for additional documents when a BC, if correct, can show the relationships.  Also, I assume you presented a passport for the child, another proof. It's just strange that you go a RFE.  Have you received the actual RFE?  Does it state what was communicated at the interview?

[verwen 33]

ITEMS REQUESTED:
Other evidence (as well as one photocopy of each document presented) which will help establish that beneficiary's biological mother's relationship with beneficiary is bona fide.

 

That was from the RFE, i think the reason was because his birth was late registered. After getting the RFE, I searched on here and found another person that had the same experience. After the Embassy received the stuff we sent, (school records, vaccination records, and other stuff that listed my wife as emergency contact) the petitions were approved. It was never brought up at the interview. We filed February 22nd, and got the RFE on March 10th. The petitions were approved on may 3rd.

[Hank_ 9,173]

1 hour ago, verwen said:

ITEMS REQUESTED:
Other evidence (as well as one photocopy of each document presented) which will help establish that beneficiary's biological mother's relationship with beneficiary is bona fide.

 

That was from the RFE, i think the reason was because his birth was late registered. After getting the RFE, I searched on here and found another person that had the same experience. After the Embassy received the stuff we sent, (school records, vaccination records, and other stuff that listed my wife as emergency contact) the petitions were approved. It was never brought up at the interview. We filed February 22nd, and got the RFE on March 10th. The petitions were approved on may 3rd.

Ah yes... "side door" births are common ... so the embassy is very watchful on this.  Extreme doubt and they will require DNA testing.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

8 hours ago, verwen said:

ITEMS REQUESTED:
Other evidence (as well as one photocopy of each document presented) which will help establish that beneficiary's biological mother's relationship with beneficiary is bona fide.

 

That was from the RFE, i think the reason was because his birth was late registered. After getting the RFE, I searched on here and found another person that had the same experience. After the Embassy received the stuff we sent, (school records, vaccination records, and other stuff that listed my wife as emergency contact) the petitions were approved. It was never brought up at the interview. We filed February 22nd, and got the RFE on March 10th. The petitions were approved on may 3rd.

 

6 hours ago, Hank_ said:

Ah yes... "side door" births are common ... so the embassy is very watchful on this.  Extreme doubt and they will require DNA testing.

I agree with Hank. This one is tricky and there is nothing written about it so it's not something someone would comment on here as it is very rare but not unusually and of course "now I know the rest of the story". 

[Cyberfx1024 7,978]

2 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

 

I agree with Hank. This one is tricky and there is nothing written about it so it's not something someone would comment on here as it is very rare but not unusually and of course "now I know the rest of the story". 

 

9 hours ago, Hank_ said:

Ah yes... "side door" births are common ... so the embassy is very watchful on this.  Extreme doubt and they will require DNA testing.

As states earlier this is very common in the Philippines and usually happens within families or very close friends. But I think the USEM will require a DNA test in this instance but who knows really.