not sure what to do next

[pedro14u 0]

Today my fiance had her interview but she asked for a tagalog translator but wasn't given one so she tried to answer the questions but was told she wasn't answering it right so they told her to have me call the Embassy. Have anyone had this situation? I called and he said wait for the letter. Does that mean we got denied? I'm going crazy thinking what went wrong and and what's our next step.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

[apple21 953]

You call them and ask why they didn't provide a translator for your fiancee. She didn't have a fighting chance, IMO.

[pedro14u 0]

So what's our next step? Can I schedule another appointment? My girl is is devastated. I told her this is just a bump in our road and hopefully we can try again

[geff44 30]

Today my fiance had her interview but she asked for a tagalog translator but wasn't given one so she tried to answer the questions but was told she wasn't answering it right so they told her to have me call the Embassy. Have anyone had this situation? I called and he said wait for the letter. Does that mean we got denied? I'm going crazy thinking what went wrong and and what's our next step.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

There was another case where the consul did not allow an interpreter. Here is the link of the embassy review : http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/view-dos-cis-reviews.php?entry=13055 . Now I am worried since my fiancee prefer to answer the questions in Tagalog. How do both of you communicate ? If I were you I would call the embassy and inquire why they did not provide an interpreter when there is an option for it. Please keep us updated and good luck. Hope things will work out for you guys.

[Pitaya 2,580]

~Moved from K-1 Process to Phil. Regional Forum~

~Often embassy-specific at this stage of process~

[Hank_ 9,174]

That is definitely an issue, because that CO is F-King up!! For sure contact the embassy and complain VERY LOUDLY!!

http://manila.usembassy.gov/niv-application.html

Step 4: Go for the Interview

All applicants must appear at the Embassy for interview, except government officials traveling on official business and applying for A1, A2, G1, G2, or G4 visas. Applicants are requested to arrive at the Embassy gate 15 minutes before the time listed on the appointment letter.

Applicants must bring all the basic application requirements including the interview appointment letter, DS-160 confirmation page, valid passport, one 2” x 2” photo, and all prior passports and U.S. visas, if available. It is helpful to bring a government-recognized photo ID (in addition to the passport) to present upon entry. All kinds of electronic devices are not allowed inside the US Embassy premises.

Embassy personnel are available to provide assistance at each stage. Applicants who require interpreters must inform the interviewing officer on the day of their interview. There is no need to bring a relative or a friend to act as an interpreter as the Embassy can provide language assistance when an applicant requests for it.

Important note: American citizens and US Legal Permanent Residents are not allowed to accompany nonimmigrant visa applicants to the interviewing area.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Contact info

consmanilaniv@state.gov

Embassy Contact Information
http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwhnv10.html
local number: 632-301-2000 extension 5184 or 5185 ( 011-632-301-2000 ext 5184 or ext 5185 )
(632) 982-5555 or (632) 902-8930.

** (703) 520-2235 (this is a USA number)

For inquiries on a specific case, please call the Immigrant Visa (IV) Unit's inquiry line at (632) 301-2000, extension 5184 or 5185 during normal business hours, except between 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m.

NEW EMAIL ADDRESS
In order to serve our visa applicants more efficiently, we have created this new e-mail address:IVMNLAppointments@state.gov , for early appointment requests and visa scheduling issues. Please note, however, that early appointment requests will be approved on a case to case basis (i.e., aging out cases, or in cases involving personal or medical emergencies), and only if visa interview slots are available.

For other immigrant and K visa concerns, please send an e-mail to IVManilaReplies@state.gov
.
To enable us to electronically sort the messages and provide better, more timely responses, you should follow the instructions below.
The subject line of your email should indicate the visa applicant’s last name, first and middle name (ex. DOE, John James), case number/USCIS receipt number, visa category and priority date.

Messages should be limited to 500 characters or less. The mail size should not be more than 15 KB.
Do not submit documentation or attachments with your message as our system is unable to receive inquiries with attachments.
Do not send your inquiry more than once as duplicate inquiries will congest our system and delay our response time.

[pedro14u 0]

The letter my fiance got saying 221 (g) "It was not established that the beneficiary and petitioner have a bona fide relationship."

This is the message from website so what is our next step? I called the Embassy and they said to wait for letter but the wait is killing me

Here's the letter any suggestions?

Your case is under administrative processing. Please see the letter you received at your interview for more information. If you are required to submit additional documents, please submit them to the U.S. Embassy via any branch of 2GO courier service (Attn: Immigrant Visa Unit) together with a copy of the letter.

If further information/review is needed, you will be notified once we have completed our review of your case.

Consular officers need to be reasonably satisfied that all issues have been addressed before a final determination is made regarding visa issuance.

The time required to process a visa application to conclusion varies by case and depends on its complexity, along with the number and intricacy of other cases awaiting review.

Do not finalize travel plans, purchase plane tickets, dispose of property, or cease employment until a visa is delivered to you. We are unable to commit to issuing a visa on a certain date.

Under the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act, Immigrant Visas for "Diversity Visas" cannot be issued after September 30th of the year in which you were selected to apply for a Diversity Visa. For example, entrants into the Diversity Visa Program in Fall of 2011 were selected for Diversity Visa 2012 Program, and selectees MUST apply and receive their visa prior to September 30, 2012 otherwise they lose eligibility to receive a Diversity Immigrant Visa, regardless of additional administrative processing.

In addition, please note that some immigrant visas may not be able to be issued if the annual numerical limit for that category has been reached.

For more information, please visit TRAVEL.STATE.GOV.

[pedro14u 0]

Continued

never been more depressed since the interview now I wished I just extended my stay until the interview was over.

[pedro14u 0]

Thanks geff44 for your support. My fiance has limited English but its enough with my patients to try to understand her. Its been over 4 years together but only 2yrs for the visa process. Arlene is very shy but the more she practices speaking the better she gets. But I guess not enough for the interview.

There was another case where the consul did not allow an interpreter. Here is the link of the embassy review : http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/view-dos-cis-reviews.php?entry=13055 . Now I am worried since my fiancee prefer to answer the questions in Tagalog. How do both of you communicate ? If I were you I would call the embassy and inquire why they did not provide an interpreter when there is an option for it. Please keep us updated and good luck. Hope things will work out for you guys.

[apple21 953]

Did you call the embassy regarding the translator issue?

[Hank_ 9,174]

Heck - I emailed the embassy after reading that... got the 72 hours wait reply, see what happens in a couple more days.

[pedro14u 0]

Did you call the embassy regarding the translator issue?

I called and had a 3 way conference call and she asked him why she couldn't have one he kept on saying wait for the letter in the mail. My fiance email the the letter she got and there wasn't any disposition marked off. So does that mean we were denied? It only checked off

221 g beneficiary and petitioner establishe bona fide relationship.

[pedro14u 0]

Heck - I emailed the embassy after reading that... got the 72 hours wait reply, see what happens in a couple more days.

Thanks Hank I really appreciate all the help and responses from here

[Hank_ 9,174]

Sounds like you two are being hosed. My guess the CO that did the interview is lying out his back side if they questioned him about it.