Accckk! Only 3 days more ....

[djcess 0]

BEFORE MY INTERVIEW! I feel sick, I can't sleep and i know i'm panicking too much! A lump showed up behind my ear and side of my neck.. my doctor said I'll have to stop the stress or the lump will get bigger and we'll have to have it operated.. I'm taking antibiotics right now. I just can't help it..this feels like judgement day and I know that I can't mess this up. I'm waiting for this day for sooo long I got to pass this.

Does anyone know how long an interview takes?

[Alanlvsjudy 0]

I dont know but I hear its rather short 10-20 minutes

[djcess 0]

I dont know but I hear its rather short 10-20 minutes

Thanks! wishing you a speedy process.

[rebelheart 0]

BEFORE MY INTERVIEW! I feel sick, I can't sleep and i know i'm panicking too much! A lump showed up behind my ear and side of my neck.. my doctor said I'll have to stop the stress or the lump will get bigger and we'll have to have it operated.. I'm taking antibiotics right now. I just can't help it..this feels like judgement day and I know that I can't mess this up. I'm waiting for this day for sooo long I got to pass this.

Does anyone know how long an interview takes?

Just relax and avoid to be tense .... interview takes 5 mins from the window area for showing original documents. And 10-15 mins interview with the officer cubicle.... well that happened to me in Phils. attended our interview for K1/K2 with my husband now. we went there 630am and went out 830am, it takes more time in falling inline to go inside from the guard till the waiting to show ur assigned number.

you gonna be alright! cheer up! goodluck!

[djcess 0]

Just relax and avoid to be tense .... interview takes 5 mins from the window area for showing original documents. And 10-15 mins interview with the officer cubicle.... well that happened to me in Phils. attended our interview for K1/K2 with my husband now. we went there 630am and went out 830am, it takes more time in falling inline to go inside from the guard till the waiting to show ur assigned number.

you gonna be alright! cheer up! goodluck!

Thanks rebelheart! Someone told me that we should be in business attire? please correct me if I'm wrong. I hope we can at least just wear semi-formal.

[rebelheart 0]

Just relax and avoid to be tense .... interview takes 5 mins from the window area for showing original documents. And 10-15 mins interview with the officer cubicle.... well that happened to me in Phils. attended our interview for K1/K2 with my husband now. we went there 630am and went out 830am, it takes more time in falling inline to go inside from the guard till the waiting to show ur assigned number.

you gonna be alright! cheer up! goodluck!

Thanks rebelheart! Someone told me that we should be in business attire? please correct me if I'm wrong. I hope we can at least just wear semi-formal.

Show your attitude girl!!! anythign simple and nice that you could well show your beauty!!! you don't need to be very very formal and too dressy.

[Sheriff Uling 3]

djcess - I can't tell you hold long the interview is but I did find this Manila Visa Interview Testimony helpful.

[KarenCee 3]

The length of time at the interview varies from consulate to consulate I would think. Relax hon...you are going to be fine. One thing you don't want to do is show this kind of stress at the interview! Just think...you'll be with your beloved very soon...keep that uppermost in your mind...you're going to be just fine.

[julianb 0]

You will do fine. If you know your fiance(e) real well you will not have any problem answering the questions.

Just relax and keep your answer short and simple. Do not go into a long explaination unless you have to in order to clarify your answer. Also do not offer up anything you are not asked.

I will be praying for both of you.

STAY POSITIVE AND GOOD LUCK

Edited August 6, 2006 by julianb

[LiszyandKenny 5]

I hear you... mine is 9 days away and I am nervous too

julianb gave really good advices

Good luck !!

[YnaYeBa0808 0]

my dear.... chillax! you will do fine dont stress too much, you dont want your lump to get bigger you know... i know of some people who get bald patches when theyre super stressed out. calm down... as they say in the philippines, breathly deep! hahahhaa

goodluck girl i know you will do well... HUGGS

[neonmikey 0]

my fiance and i visited the embassy last june just to get an 129f app and for her too see what it looks like inside,its very busy and crowded, we observed both the happiness of approvals and the tears of denial right there in the corridor, but i tell you this as i tell nenita; be strong and believe in our love and devotion for each other,the person interviewing you is just doing there job,they know its important to you, they see many women each day for the same reason just stay focused and be prepared and you will do fine,say a little prayer and put a good luck piece in you pocket.best wishes and good luck to you both.

[Ladylethal 12]

Good luck!!!

[djcess 0]

djcess - I can't tell you hold long the interview is but I did find this Manila Visa Interview Testimony helpful.

I appreciate the link.. very informative

my fiance and i visited the embassy last june just to get an 129f app and for her too see what it looks like inside,its very busy and crowded, we observed both the happiness of approvals and the tears of denial right there in the corridor, but i tell you this as i tell nenita; be strong and believe in our love and devotion for each other,the person interviewing you is just doing there job,they know its important to you, they see many women each day for the same reason just stay focused and be prepared and you will do fine,say a little prayer and put a good luck piece in you pocket.best wishes and good luck to you both.

Thanks.. your advice is very powerful. "be strong and believe in our love and devotion for each other" this touched me a lot because my nervousness and emotions are clouding on me, it is almost difficult to remember the basic thing that kept us going through this rough distance, and until now we're still in this race. Thank you very much! I will surely remember that.

You will do fine. If you know your fiance(e) real well you will not have any problem answering the questions.

Just relax and keep your answer short and simple. Do not go into a long explaination unless you have to in order to clarify your answer. Also do not offer up anything you are not asked.

I will be praying for both of you.

STAY POSITIVE AND GOOD LUCK

Thanks! i had to highlight that one since it applies to me hehe.. I'm the type of person who talks hundred words ped minute and really fast especially when i'm nervous. I will carry that one with me!

[William33 110]

You will be fine, Don't worry about it.

I have had the advantage of meeting many Consular Officers during my lengthy US Government employment, overseas. I have learned some inside information, which I will share with you.

Consular Officer's have a primary mission, among other things, validating Visa petitions. They are people, with subjective opinions, like anyone else.

You know your SO, you know his/her life history and you know the detail of your meeting and continued relationship. That is the crux of the questions, period.

Point of clarification: Everyone on this site says "Consulate". That is misleading information.

Capital City = Embassy

Other Major City= Consulate

"Consular section" = The department within an Embassy or Consulate, that deals with Visa issues.

Having been to over 60 countries myself, this is factual information, not speculation.

Anyway, Best wishes for a quick reunion with your SO.

Edited August 6, 2006 by William33