USEM MANILA

[Mabenita 5]

DOES ANYONE HERE HAVE AN IDEA IF I (PETITIONER) CAN GO WITH MY FIANCE DURING THE INTERVIEW IN MANILA?

PLS SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE. THANK YOU.

[Pitaya 2,576]

~Moved from US Embassy/Consulate Discussion to Phil. Regional Forum~

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[coa24 69]

As far as I know you can.

[Mabenita 5]

As far as I know you can.

Thank u!

[Hank_ 9,171]

Absolutely! Great experience too!!

[luckytwo15 13]

Here's a current VJ thread about the same topic.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/540659-accompanying-fiancee-on-his-interview/

[Mabenita 5]

Absolutely! Great experience too!!

Thank u.

Here's a current VJ thread about the same topic.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/540659-accompanying-fiancee-on-his-interview/

Thank u.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

DOES ANYONE HERE HAVE AN IDEA IF I (PETITIONER) CAN GO WITH MY FIANCE DURING THE INTERVIEW IN MANILA?

PLS SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE. THANK YOU.

This topic was just discussed last week. You may want to scroll back a few days and read the comments and experiences of those who have attended. You can even read my post as I attended my wife's interview..

But, to answer you directly YES the petitioner can go but must follow the posted rules. He may or may not participate at the window of either the Filipino CO or the US CO. It will be at their discretion. One bit of advise; look the CO in the eyes when you answer, be confident in your relationship, answer truthfully and smile. This can be the best day or the worst day of your life as it depends on your answers and attitude.

Good luck.

[sevenrider860 9]

This topic was just discussed last week. You may want to scroll back a few days and read the comments and experiences of those who have attended. You can even read my post as I attended my wife's interview..

But, to answer you directly YES the petitioner can go but must follow the posted rules. He may or may not participate at the window of either the Filipino CO or the US CO. It will be at their discretion. One bit of advise; look the CO in the eyes when you answer, be confident in your relationship, answer truthfully and smile. This can be the best day or the worst day of your life as it depends on your answers and attitude.

Good luck.

Whe I attended the interview I was welcome at all windows except the oath taking. I was asked to wait away from the window for that process. I had very little interaction with the Filipina that performed the initial screening and had great interaction with the American CO. My fiancée jokes that I was the one interviewed.

As a USC you have the option of going through a separate security screening line should you choose. The difference is that they will hold cell phones, lighters, and prohibited items for a USC.

[PogWan 6]

DOES ANYONE HERE HAVE AN IDEA IF I (PETITIONER) CAN GO WITH MY FIANCE DURING THE INTERVIEW IN MANILA?

PLS SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE. THANK YOU.

Yes you can go. I went with my then fiance and it was a neat experience. I personally recommend being there for her interview and flight back if you can. It really helps your fiance relax and have an easier time.

The lines were REALLY long when I was at the embassy. The thing to know is that you don't have to wait in those long lines. There is a separate line for spousal visa interviews at the front so don't be scared to walk up to the front to get in the correct line.

[Mabenita 5]

Whe I attended the interview I was welcome at all windows except the oath taking. I was asked to wait away from the window for that process. I had very little interaction with the Filipina that performed the initial screening and had great interaction with the American CO. My fiancée jokes that I was the one interviewed.

As a USC you have the option of going through a separate security screening line should you choose. The difference is that they will hold cell phones, lighters, and prohibited items for a USC.

Thank u for sharing.. I cant wait to be with my fiance during the process..

Yes you can go. I went with my then fiance and it was a neat experience. I personally recommend being there for her interview and flight back if you can. It really helps your fiance relax and have an easier time.

The lines were REALLY long when I was at the embassy. The thing to know is that you don't have to wait in those long lines. There is a separate line for spousal visa interviews at the front so don't be scared to walk up to the front to get in the correct line.

Thank you! Will take note on that..

[luckytwo15 13]

That's a good point about the long line. USC petitioner can also use the USC entrance door to the security screeners once finished with the line. Beneficiary can join the USC through that door as well. Many many people in the other door going through security. We did, then walked around the backside of the "ticket booth" to get in line for our ticket.

[KiGar 1]

It's definitely a good idea to go together because it shows the interviewers that you are taking the process seriously rather than blindly rely on K-1 paperwork that says nothing about your potential as a couple. Initiative is a good thing when it comes to a process like this.

[manilaraf 28]

It's definitely a good idea to go together because it shows the interviewers that you are taking the process seriously rather than blindly rely on K-1 paperwork that says nothing about your potential as a couple. Initiative is a good thing when it comes to a process like this.

Lots of couples "blindly rely on paperwork" all the time. The petitioner attending is a possible plus, but not attending won't hurt the case as long as you have the proof of a real relationship.

Saw lots of fiances interviewing alone when I went with my wife for her IR-1 interview and aside from a 221g due to an "unclean" NBI clearance most of the ones I was eavesdropping on sounded like approvals.

Bottom line, attending can only help. Not attending won't hurt you.

[teddy k 35]

Hi everybody good day to all, I was at my wife's interview on February 12th and I'm sure that made a difference cuz they asked her questions about me and my work and how much i make and about the tax forms too, and they looked over our chat logs and were joking how we talked to one another so overall it was a good day approved, so just have all of your documents in order along with your supporting evidence and you will be fine, and good luck on the rest of your journey