Does time really matter?

[pushbrk 12,212]

Like everyone else, be prepared to demonstrate you have a bona fide relationship. There is no minimum "know each other" time except to have met in person in the past two years. Vietnam is a high fraud post, so I'd get to the appropriate regional forum for advice on what evidence to be ready with and how to prepare for the interview.

Would you happen to know where I could obtain this information?

By reading the regional forum here and also general research on the web about Ho Chi Mihn City consulate.

Some have found it advantageous if they attend the interview with their fiance. After researching you might want to consider that option.

I am going to put in a request to my employer on Monaday to take off so that I can be there with her so that she doesn't have to do it alone. Will I be allowed to actually attend the interview? I was reading on the Ho chi Minh Consulate's website that I cannot attend, only the one being interviewed.

Thanks for your help

I guess you haven't found the appropriate regional forum. Try here.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showforum=90

[Melrose Plant 1]

Like everyone else, be prepared to demonstrate you have a bona fide relationship. There is no minimum "know each other" time except to have met in person in the past two years. Vietnam is a high fraud post, so I'd get to the appropriate regional forum for advice on what evidence to be ready with and how to prepare for the interview.

Would you happen to know where I could obtain this information?

By reading the regional forum here and also general research on the web about Ho Chi Mihn City consulate.

Some have found it advantageous if they attend the interview with their fiance. After researching you might want to consider that option.

I am going to put in a request to my employer on Monaday to take off so that I can be there with her so that she doesn't have to do it alone. Will I be allowed to actually attend the interview? I was reading on the Ho chi Minh Consulate's website that I cannot attend, only the one being interviewed.

Thanks for your help

No, sadly, you will not be allowed in the consulate during your fiancee's interview. However, some think it is advantageous for you to be waiting outside so she can say that you are there to support her. I've never understood why they don't want to interview the petitioner as well. I think it should be a requirement.

As others have said, you need to post this on the SE Asia forum. There is a lot of Vietnam-specific information in there. Good luck!

[rebeccajo 14]

Like everyone else, be prepared to demonstrate you have a bona fide relationship. There is no minimum "know each other" time except to have met in person in the past two years. Vietnam is a high fraud post, so I'd get to the appropriate regional forum for advice on what evidence to be ready with and how to prepare for the interview.

Would you happen to know where I could obtain this information?

By reading the regional forum here and also general research on the web about Ho Chi Mihn City consulate.

Some have found it advantageous if they attend the interview with their fiance. After researching you might want to consider that option.

I am going to put in a request to my employer on Monaday to take off so that I can be there with her so that she doesn't have to do it alone. Will I be allowed to actually attend the interview? I was reading on the Ho chi Minh Consulate's website that I cannot attend, only the one being interviewed.

Thanks for your help

No, sadly, you will not be allowed in the consulate during your fiancee's interview. However, some think it is advantageous for you to be waiting outside so she can say that you are there to support her. I've never understood why they don't want to interview the petitioner as well. I think it should be a requirement.

As others have said, you need to post this on the SE Asia forum. There is a lot of Vietnam-specific information in there. Good luck!

Obviously I'm not personally familiar with this consulate but in the past I have read accounts of the petitioner accompanying the beneficiary. Has this changed?

[hope2018 25]

Good Luck to you I hope it works out for you being able to be there for the interview

[NCWife 0]

I don't think the CO is going to deny you because of that. After all, you both fulfill the requirement! So, think positive and best of luck on your fiancee's interview!

Cheers

Thanks, that is reassuring. I will tell my fiancée not to worry and to focus on preparing for her interview.