Interview experience/questions asked

[pamawemo 78]

I was able to talk a bit more with my fiance about her interview which was held earlier today. She was scheduled for 7:15 and everything took about an hour. She said the people at the first two windows were "strict" and added a bit to her nervousness but the woman at the interview window was more welcoming and put my fiance at ease. The longest wait was to get to the interview window.

 

The CO first focused on my DUI arrests from 15 years ago and my fiance assured the CO she knew all about them and we have talked at length about that. The CO asked her what my mother's maiden name is (we were prepared for that one), my birthdate and asked to see the affidavit of support (not transcripts). She asked her to tell the story of how we met and what it was like when I came to visit (I've only been to the Philippines once). She looked at our photos (my fiance had a little album put together) and asked how often and how long we chat every day. She also asked her if she had met or talked to anyone in my family and my fiance was able to tell her yes because we have video chatted with everyone and she and my sister have become close friends. The CO seemed to like that.

 

The CO told my fiance she was glad/impressed she had already taken the CFO because they had discussed IMBRA already at the CFO and the CO gave her the pamphlet. My fiance said taking the CFO before the interview was very helpful because it prepared her for the preliminary questions at the embassy and for the interview. After about 3-4 minutes, the CO told my fiance it appeared we were meant to be and congratulated her. 

 

My fiance said she and some of the other applicants - once outside - burst into tears. Happy and relieved tears no doubt. Now we wait for the visa which she was told would be 4-5 working days to process and then it would be shipped so probably 2 weeks. Once she has the visa, we will book her flight.

 

Thanks to everyone here who has been so helpful especially Hank whose website I referred to countless times. I know we have a lot more ahead as we navigate the next steps but we are just going to relax and enjoy our success on this part of our visa journey. Salamat!

 

[Ben&Zian 4,397]

[Gregor Hanston 44]

Congratulations!!

[bubblyheather 60]

Congrats!!!😊

[montanaman 3]

Awesome! Congrats! Our interview is next month. I'll be there with her to help calm her but you know we'll both be nervous! 

[Imo34 17]

Congratulations!!!🤗

[BenRowen 20]

I plan to go to the interview with my fiancé. I’ve been to Manila three times in the past year to see her and we traveled  to Singapore together in November. She knows everything about me.  I don’t have any criminal record but I was arrested on a DV charge (in CA Anytime the police are called during a domestic dispute someone has to be arrested) in 2003 that was proven to be false by the court (ex was cray cray....)and it was dismissed. She knows about it and she knows exactly what happened. And I pretty sure that she’s going to get questions about it?    I’m also just wondering if they’ll be doing any curveball question since she has three kids that we plan to petition once she gets here and we get settled

[Hank_ 9,171]

26 minutes ago, BenRowen said:

I plan to go to the interview with my fiancé. I’ve been to Manila three times in the past year to see her and we traveled  to Singapore together in November. She knows everything about me.  I don’t have any criminal record but I was arrested on a DV charge (in CA Anytime the police are called during a domestic dispute someone has to be arrested) in 2003 that was proven to be false by the court (ex was cray cray....)and it was dismissed. She knows about it and she knows exactly what happened. And I pretty sure that she’s going to get questions about it?    I’m also just wondering if they’ll be doing any curveball question since she has three kids that we plan to petition once she gets here and we get settled

Did you answer YES to Part 3 2a on the I-129F ?     Gather up whatever documentation you have on this and email copies of it to your fiancee .. trust me the embassy will ask about it, and may ask for documentation from you.

 

As long as you completed the I-129F correctly, have been upfront with your Fiancee and can provide documents to the embassy I doubt you will have issues.

 

 

Did you list the kids on the I-129F? <required.    You have up to 1 year from issuance of your fiancee visa to complete the follow to join visa process for the kids.  After that it is required to file I-130s.

Edited February 17, 2019 by Hank_

[pamawemo 78]

20 minutes ago, BenRowen said:

I plan to go to the interview with my fiancé. I’ve been to Manila three times in the past year to see her and we traveled  to Singapore together in November. She knows everything about me.  I don’t have any criminal record but I was arrested on a DV charge (in CA Anytime the police are called during a domestic dispute someone has to be arrested) in 2003 that was proven to be false by the court (ex was cray cray....)and it was dismissed. She knows about it and she knows exactly what happened. And I pretty sure that she’s going to get questions about it?    I’m also just wondering if they’ll be doing any curveball question since she has three kids that we plan to petition once she gets here and we get settled

I am assuming you included your arrest record for the DV (and court records indicating the charge was dismissed) when you filed your I-129F? I would guess she will be asked about it and they will want to know what details she knows. My fiance's interviewer asked for details, asked if I still drink, and if she had any concerns about my arrests. My fiance was very clear in her response and was comfortable because we have talked about that part of my past repeatedly. The CO wanted assurance my fiance knew my whole history in that regard.

 

Can't answer the question about her kids. Hopefully someone else will come along with info. Good luck.

[BenRowen 20]

2 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

Did you answer YES to Part 3 2a on the I-129F ?     Gather up whatever documentation you have on this and email copies of it to your fiancee .. trust me the embassy will ask about it, and may ask for documentation from you.

 

As long as you completed the I-129F correctly, have been upfront with your Fiancee and can provide documents to the embassy I doubt you will have issues.

 

 

Did you list the kids on the I-129F?   You have up to 1 year from issuance of your fiancee visa to complete the follow to join visa process for the kids.  After that it is required to file I-130s.

Yes I did answer yes to that question. I also provided them with the court documents showing where I was originally charged with DV and i ended With disturbing the peace fineAfter my ex admitted that she had called the cops because she was pissed at me.  This was years before I became a public high school teacher so I’ve been able to pass a DOJFBI background check with no problem. Yes we did list all the kids on the petition

[Hank_ 9,171]

2 minutes ago, BenRowen said:

Yes I did answer yes to that question. I also provided them with the court documents showing where I was originally charged with DV and i ended With disturbing the peace fineAfter my ex admitted that she had called the cops because she was pissed at me.  This was years before I became a public high school teacher so I’ve been able to pass a DOJFBI background check with no problem. Yes we did list all the kids on the petition

Excellent!! 

 

You should not have any issues in that area.  

 

Being at the interview is a great experience .. I was there with my wife and totally enjoyed it.  

 

http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/k-1-visa-application.html

[BenRowen 20]

8 hours ago, Hank_ said:

Excellent!! 

 

You should not have any issues in that area.  

 

Being at the interview is a great experience .. I was there with my wife and totally enjoyed it.  

 

http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/k-1-visa-application.html

Will I have to wait outside? Or will I be allowed in the interview 

[Hank_ 9,171]

5 hours ago, BenRowen said:

Will I have to wait outside? Or will I be allowed in the interview 

You will enter the embassy with your fiancee.  

[Chris Duffy 1,256]

10 hours ago, BenRowen said:

Will I have to wait outside? Or will I be allowed in the interview 

It the US Embassy, You are  US Citizen so it your Embassy. People go there for Social Security also

 

It not a embassy for people from PHilippines

[payxibka 10,044]

31 minutes ago, Chris Duffy said:

It the US Embassy, You are  US Citizen so it your Embassy. People go there for Social Security also

 

It not a embassy for people from PHilippines

Not all embassies allow the USC into the Visa unit.   Manila does