Time between Interview & Passport received / Visit for interview

[Kurt and Kristina 72]

Hello everyone.

Totally new to the site and the journey. Any suggestions / information is appreciated.

This is in regards to the Manila Embassy (Philippines) 

Is the Petitioner allowed to attend the interview with the Beneficiary? 

How long does it typically take from visa approval to delivery of passport?

I would like to be with my fiancée for her interview, and then fly to the US with her.

Thank you! 

[Crazy Cat 39,645]

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[NoMansLand2020 298]

45 minutes ago, Kurt and Kristina said:

Hello everyone.

Totally new to the site and the journey. Any suggestions / information is appreciated.

This is in regards to the Manila Embassy (Philippines) 

Is the Petitioner allowed to attend the interview with the Beneficiary? 

How long does it typically take from visa approval to delivery of passport?

I would like to be with my fiancée for her interview, and then fly to the US with her.

Thank you! 

Did you just barely file the I-129F? If so, you probably have several years until your fiancée has an interview. 

[brightfuture78 118]

11 hours ago, Kurt and Kristina said:

Hello everyone.

Totally new to the site and the journey. Any suggestions / information is appreciated.

This is in regards to the Manila Embassy (Philippines) 

Is the Petitioner allowed to attend the interview with the Beneficiary? 

How long does it typically take from visa approval to delivery of passport?

I would like to be with my fiancée for her interview, and then fly to the US with her.

Thank you! 

Last time I checked, the petitioner was allowed to enter the Embassy with the beneficiary. Not sure if that's changed over the past couple years. It used to be a good idea for the petitioner to come along to show their support, but... and this is just my opinion... in this current pandemic, they might not appreciate having an extra person present during the interview. You might wanna consider that even if it is allowed, it might cause more harm than good.

 

In any case, K1 interviews have been a breeze during the pandemic. I think the interviewers just want people out of their face ASAP. 

 

Visa & Passport is typically delivered in less than 2 weeks after approval.

[Carpe Vinum 2,314]

Pre covid you could attend. I did. I walked up to all windows with my fiance/wife. Interviews have always been less than difficult unless the petitioner has some criminal history. While I was there I heard some grillings about protective orders and criminal convictions. I even saw one American told to go sit back down so they could talk to the fiance alone.

[Kurt and Kristina 72]

Thank you for the replies. I certainly hope it won't be years, but my crystal ball is in the shop so....

[Girandola 52]

17 hours ago, Kurt and Kristina said:

Hello everyone.

Totally new to the site and the journey. Any suggestions / information is appreciated.

This is in regards to the Manila Embassy (Philippines) 

Is the Petitioner allowed to attend the interview with the Beneficiary? 

How long does it typically take from visa approval to delivery of passport?

I would like to be with my fiancée for her interview, and then fly to the US with her.

Thank you! 

3 business day after interview, we had VOH from LBC SM Mall of Asia. 

[CovidSucks21 4]

On 2/8/2022 at 7:44 PM, Kurt and Kristina said:

Hello everyone.

Totally new to the site and the journey. Any suggestions / information is appreciated.

This is in regards to the Manila Embassy (Philippines) 

Is the Petitioner allowed to attend the interview with the Beneficiary? 

How long does it typically take from visa approval to delivery of passport?

I would like to be with my fiancée for her interview, and then fly to the US with her.

Thank you! 

we just did ours in Jan and it took almost 2 weeks to be mailed to her home.  but if you opt to pick it up in Manila I'd assume you shave a few days off of that.  if you're going into the embassy you'll need to pass a PCR test.  

[NoMansLand2020 298]

On 2/8/2022 at 6:44 PM, Kurt and Kristina said:

Hello everyone.

Totally new to the site and the journey. Any suggestions / information is appreciated.

This is in regards to the Manila Embassy (Philippines) 

Is the Petitioner allowed to attend the interview with the Beneficiary? 

How long does it typically take from visa approval to delivery of passport?

I would like to be with my fiancée for her interview, and then fly to the US with her.

Thank you! 

Fiancée got hers 5 days after interview. She lives in Mindanao 

[Kurt and Kristina 72]

On 2/11/2022 at 4:54 PM, NoMansLand2020 said:

Fiancée got hers 5 days after interview. She lives in Mindanao 

That is great to know. Mine lives in Manila, so I would assume fairly quick. Thanks for the answers and help!

[Chancy 6,233]

4 minutes ago, Kurt and Kristina said:

Mine lives in Manila, so I would assume fairly quick.

 

I lived in Metro Manila and had my visa delivered to my house.  My case is IR1, but I assume category differences don't matter with visa delivery.  Anyway, here's my timeline --

 

Nov 5 (Fri) -- Interview

Nov 9 (Tue) -- Issued

Nov 11 (Thu) -- Delivered

 

[Kurt and Kristina 72]

1 hour ago, Chancy said:

 

I lived in Metro Manila and had my visa delivered to my house.  My case is IR1, but I assume category differences don't matter with visa delivery.  Anyway, here's my timeline --

 

Nov 5 (Fri) -- Interview

Nov 9 (Tue) -- Issued

Nov 11 (Thu) -- Delivered

 

This really helps. Thank you! I guess I should have been more specific... Pasig City..

[Chancy 6,233]

7 minutes ago, Kurt and Kristina said:

Pasig City..

 

Same   Though now I live in suburbia in Louisiana...

 

[LouieDepalma 3]

Wow years but maybe I can remember this.

 

1.) Yes you can even stand right there beside her but you will be instructed not to answer questions.  They know you are both nervous and will try to calm you down some. Anyways; The answers have to come from the filipina so be sure to explain that to her so she is not looking at you expecting you to answer stuff which she still will do. So be sure to point your finger at the guy asking questions and eventually she will smile and catch on.  He will just laugh as if he sees it every day.

 

2.) The US government is a great customer for the delivery service it will be prompt.  I mean you should expect at least equal to jollibee or mcdo.

 

3.) Absolutely and I did the same.

 

3a.) Good Thing I did too.  I remember her walking right past the Philippine Immigration guy after I handed him my passport.  She kept right on walking like she was getting on the plane right now, and he didn't notice one bit.  She got pretty far too before wondering where I was at turning her head around as I was standing there not moving just waiting, waving, using my eyes hey back here while he checked all the entries in my passport.  I just barely made it without having to get the silly six month exit clearance stamp and paying that extra immigration fee.  He was upset too when he seen her walking back.  Of course he said nothing but his face WOW!

[top_secret 2,112]

As of October 2021 there was strictly no petitioners allowed to attend interviews due to chinese rona virus.  They were strictly enforcing interviewees only inside the embassy at that time.   Now????  who knows??? But I have not seen an account of that policy being relaxed.  Visa delivery took like 3 or 4 days after the interview.  It was quick for us.  

Edited February 20, 2022 by top_secret