Manila Interviews

[orimai 2]

I can't keep track of that huge Manila thread so I thought I'd go for it out here. We have a K3 interview this coming 16th of May and CR1 on the 30th. Has anyone ever just interviewed for both without mentioning to the embassy they have another interview soon? I think it would be cool to do both and have both visas. Kind of a security blanket. But on the same token it would be nice to tell them and try to get the CR1 on the 16th instead of the 30th if at all possible.

My question is are there any risks involved with that?

2nd question about the medical. Since we have 2 interviews I assume 1 medical exam is OK? So like if we interviewed for K3 on the 16th and then the CR1 on the 30th, the initial medical will be there at the embassy for them to access yes?

Thanks in advance.

Orimai

[orimai 2]

Bump.. So nobody knows anything about this huh?

[sunandmoon 450]

issued two visas? I have a question, do you have a twin who will use the extra visa?

seriously though, when you attend the K-3 interview, you might be advised to pursue the CR-1 interview since the date is so close. you will have to return on May 30th for the CR-1 interview.

[orimai 2]

Yeah there are people who get issued two visas. Also people who supposedly requested a CF1 at the time of K3 and received it. Of course we want the CR1. We're planning on going to both, I think it would be stupid not to ignore the first interview and at least request a CR1 then if nothing else. But my question was what if we didnt say anything about the CR1 on K3 day and ended up getting both? Any implications with that etc?

[orimai 2]

Bump. I know there are people that know about this come on now.

[orimai 2]

Bump, come on people I dont want to have my faith in VJ go downhill.

[orimai 2]

Ok we concede. Thanks a lot people! No wonder americans ignore and give eachother dirty looks when over seas, add me to that list now. We've posted several items that dont get responses so this is it for us on VJ. Good luck and hope karma doesnt come bite anyone in the butt when they have questions and need help too.

[jeffry 0]

Ok we concede. Thanks a lot people! No wonder americans ignore and give eachother dirty looks when over seas, add me to that list now. We've posted several items that dont get responses so this is it for us on VJ. Good luck and hope karma doesnt come bite anyone in the butt when they have questions and need help too.

Gee, go figure. Think you just bit yourself in the butt.

[orimai 2]

Ok we concede. Thanks a lot people! No wonder americans ignore and give eachother dirty looks when over seas, add me to that list now. We've posted several items that dont get responses so this is it for us on VJ. Good luck and hope karma doesnt come bite anyone in the butt when they have questions and need help too.

Gee, go figure. Think you just bit yourself in the butt.

Yeah bit myself in the butt because I ask for help and don't receive it? Do explain.

[Pinay Wife 47]

Orimai,

You probably did not get any reply because your question needs to be answered by someone who has been through the experience. I'd rather get the silent treatment than be given poor advice.

I am not CR-1 but will attempt to answer your question based on what I've read so far at the Manila thread.

Since your wife's K3 interview is so close to the CR-1, either of the two things can happen: 1) you may request for wife to interview for CR-1 on May 16 which may or may not be granted or 2) consul will interview your wife for K3 but she will still be asked to come back on May 30th.

While it is possible to hold two different visas (and it is rare), in your case, your wife will only be given one visa ~ in all probability a CR-1. Imagine the confusion at POE if she was holding both K3 and CR-1. Besides, why would you want to have a K3 when CR-1 is more superior to K3.

Regarding question 2, yes, only one medical is required.

Edited April 27, 2007 by PatientlyWaiting