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IloveDanang   37

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Hi guys,

 

I’m at waiting for noa2 stage.  But I like to look ahead to plan everything out.  I was planning to attend my wife’s interview in Ho Chi Minh city next year...for emotional support(my wife is very nervous).  I was watching a YouTube video where the attorney advises against attending because the consulate will not allow the petitioner inside the embassy/consulate.  Is this true?

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It all depends on the Embassy. I attended the interview for my now wife's K1 visa. There are some Embassy that will not allow petitioners in during the interview.

 

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Even if they don't allow the petitioner there, they can still give the USC's passport to the beneficiary for the interview as evidence that the petitioner is with them in the country.

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

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AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

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We had our interview in Thailand, and i knew i couldnt go in with her but i still went to be with her while she waited to get into the embasy. We showed up 2 hours early and there was already a line of Thais waiting in line. We were about 200 or more people behind the front. About an hour before an american came walking the line asking people questions. He got to us, asked me if i was a US citizen. I showed him my passport and he moved her to the front of the line and she was first to get in. Cant say that will happen for you but it was a nice perk in Bangkok to have happen to us considering all the delays and waiting to get to the interview stage.

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IloveDanang   37

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3 hours ago, NuestraUnion said:

It all depends on the Embassy. I attended the interview for my now wife's K1 visa. There are some Embassy that will not allow petitioners in during the interview.

 

Search the board and research the topic. Also, it will help if you fill in your timeline.

 

 

I read the consulate reviews of HCMC on VJ and some of the petitioner was allowed to attend.  

 

Seems like a lot of conflicting info.

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Unlockable   7,306

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4 hours ago, IloveDanang said:

 

 

I read the consulate reviews of HCMC on VJ and some of the petitioner was allowed to attend.  

 

Seems like a lot of conflicting info.

You can still plan on being there. If they let you in, great. If not, then at least you get to see you loved one and your presence can add moral support.

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Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to Vietnam regional forum; since procedures vary from country to country, the OP's question is Vietnam specific which requires a Vietnam specific answer.

Our journey:

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September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
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April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
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October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

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frontgear   194

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I did attend the interview with my then-fiancee but was told to take a seat in the waiting area. I only got called up when the CO wanted to let me know that he had approved her visa and explained that it would take a few days to get the visa.

 

Some people did get called to the interview booth. Some did not. So the chance is 50/50, or more like 30/70.

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On 6/15/2018 at 7:16 PM, JasonGG said:

Yes, you are allowed to attend with your fiance in HCM city.  I attended with my fiance in May.  I was waved through without showing any ID, but you should bring your passport.  

lol, cause you are white, they don't need to see your passport. 

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On 6/11/2018 at 8:53 PM, IloveDanang said:

Hi guys,

 

I’m at waiting for noa2 stage.  But I like to look ahead to plan everything out.  I was planning to attend my wife’s interview in Ho Chi Minh city next year...for emotional support(my wife is very nervous).  I was watching a YouTube video where the attorney advises against attending because the consulate will not allow the petitioner inside the embassy/consulate.  Is this true?

They allow - I walked in with my parents-in-law last year :) (with my passport of course). 

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