Ir2 interview for step children info.

[derrickmd18 15]

Hello we have our interview for my two step children next week.  One is 9 and other is 15. They are having the interview together. I'm in Manila and we already finished the bio appointment and medical.  So just interview now.  What to bring to interview besides copies of everything summited on the site?

 

I was going to wait outside and my wife go into the interview with the children because you can't bring cell phones in so I was just going to be outside.  

 

Also when approved how long in general until we get the passports back?  

 

Since they are under age can we do the CFO online and get a print out or do we have to go into the office?

 

They sent me a message 2 months ago asking for updates tax return for 2024 and I summited on the site but was approved yet.  I'm bringing copies with me in case they need it again so hoping i don't get a need more documentation delay.  But since it's already on the cece site hopefully they can pull it since it's not approved on there end.

[Edward and Jaycel 1,398]

7 hours ago, derrickmd18 said:

Since they are under age can we do the CFO online and get a print out or do we have to go into the office?

 

There are no more online sessions available for CFO. It is all "in-person" now.

 

7 hours ago, derrickmd18 said:

They sent me a message 2 months ago asking for updates tax return for 2024 and I summited on the site but was approved yet.  I'm bringing copies with me in case they need it again so hoping i don't get a need more documentation delay.  But since it's already on the cece site hopefully they can pull it since it's not approved on there end.

 

Bring copies of everything you uploaded to CEAC and bring the "original" (certified true copies) of the civil documents required by the embassy. 

 

Don't know if you've seen this page specifically for the Manila Embassy but it gives you a good list -  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Supplements/Supplements_by_Post/MNL-Manila.html

 

7 hours ago, derrickmd18 said:

Also when approved how long in general until we get the passports back? 

 

This can vary greatly case-by-case but in an uncomplicated case 2-3 weeks is a good estimate

[RO_AH 1,669]

15 hours ago, derrickmd18 said:

I was going to wait outside and my wife go into the interview with the children because you can't bring cell phones in so I was just going to be outside.  

You can bring cell phones in since you are a citizen. They will put them in a locker for you.