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jui_uy   1

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Hi guys!

Can I bring my 15-month old daughter to the US embassy manila during my k1 interview? My daughter's a US citizen already. My fiance believes that it' might be easier to get an approval if I'll bring along our cute daughter to the interview to ease out tension. (hehehe!) Any thoughts?

Also, since my daughter's a US citizen already, can my mom come too? (the us embassy manila is lenient with whoever a US citizen brings along when he/she goes inside the embassy -- just an observation)

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az110965   252

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Your daughter would be welcome to accompany you to the interview as she is a US Citizen (she'd be permitted even if she wasn't because then she'd be a K-2 derivative).

Your mom most likely will not be permitted admission as she is NOT a citizen and has no "official business" to conduct with the Embassy.

Are you sure you want to take a young 15 month baby to the interview? It can be a long wait and 15 month children are not known to have much patience for waiting...

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jui_uy   1

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Your daughter would be welcome to accompany you to the interview as she is a US Citizen (she'd be permitted even if she wasn't because then she'd be a K-2 derivative).

Your mom most likely will not be permitted admission as she is NOT a citizen and has no "official business" to conduct with the Embassy

Are you sure you want to take a young 15 month baby to the interview? It can be a long wait and 15 month children are not known to have much patience for waiting...

Hahaha... I know that... But my fiance kept on insisting to bring her... I will have to think about it real hard...

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az110965   252

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Well,

Of course it's your decision as to whether to bring your daughter or not - was just thinking how distracting a young child can be for you when you need to concentrate on what the Consulate is asking at your interview...

When my son was 15 months old he seemed to know the exact moment when I needed to concentrate or when I was on the phone for an important business call. That was the moment he decided that he needed a diaper change or was hungry or wanted dad to play with him.... :innocent:

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157 DAYS FROM NOA-1 TO NOA-2

181 DAYS FROM NOA-1 TO INTERVIEW

07/14/2011 - I-129F sent via FedEx to USCIS
07/15/2011 - Arrived at CSC, signed for by E. Jameson
07/15/2011 - NOA-1 (E-Mail)
07/19/2011 - NOA-1 (Hard Copy)
08/01/2011 - Touched
12/19/2011 - Touched
12/19/2011 - NOA-2 (E-Mail)
12/22/2011 - X-Ray
12/22/2011 - Lab Work
12/23/2011 - NOA-2 (Hard Copy)
12/27/2011 - NVC Received
12/28/2011 - San Jose Embassy Case Number Assigned
12/29/2011 - NVC Sent Petition via DHL to Embassy
12/30/2011 - Embassy Received Petition, signed for by J. Rodriguez
01/04/2011 - Medical
01/09/2011 - Packet 3 Received
01/12/2011 - Embassy Interview - Approved
01/19/2011 - Visa Received
01/21/2012 - POE (Ft. Lauderdale, FL - USA)
01/23/2012 - SSA Issued Fresy's SSN
02/18/2012 - Wedding

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Hahaha... I know that... But my fiance kept on insisting to bring her... I will have to think about it real hard...

The child's presence will have no bearing on your case with the CO. They have most likely already determined if something is awry with your case file even before you've entered the US Embassy.

On the other hand, if your child is misbehaving or just wanting to monopolize your attention during this important and often stressful time then it could cause you additional and unneeded stress on top of the normal things you're dealing with as you make the final push to complete the Visa process.

In short, why over complicate things by bringing her along? Leave her with Lola so you can focus on your interview.


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Zen Den   18

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Hahaha... I know that... But my fiance kept on insisting to bring her... I will have to think about it real hard...

safer not to bring your mom because you won't have a reason to bring her in (your fiance is there to hold your baby). she might just end up waiting outside for hours :)

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jui_uy   1

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The child's presence will have no bearing on your case with the CO. They have most likely already determined if something is awry with your case file even before you've entered the US Embassy.

On the other hand, if your child is misbehaving or just wanting to monopolize your attention during this important and often stressful time then it could cause you additional and unneeded stress on top of the normal things you're dealing with as you make the final push to complete the Visa process.

In short, why over complicate things by bringing her along? Leave her with Lola so you can focus on your interview.

This is exactly what I told my fiance... The waiting i long plus i need to stay focus for the interview... Thanks for your thoughts! ;-)

Thanks for your insights guys... Greatly appreciate it! :-)

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Have ur mom watch the baby!.. :)

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