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| Manila, Philippines |  Review on May 5, 2014: |
mrszorak44
Rating:  | Review Topic: K1 Visa
My experience at the US Embassy was very tiring but all in all it was all worth it.
My interview was at 7:30 am and I was done by 4:00 pm with an approved fiancee visa.
The waiting time was significantly long just because there were a lot of applicants. Once you are already in line at the embassy gate, the officer will give you a queue number. That will serve as your number all throughout the interview process.
There are four steps (and windows) that you need to go through:
First Step - Finger scanning. You will be asked to put your four fingers on your right hand on the scanner, followed by your four fingers on your left. The consul will ask for your name and your birthday. After that process, you may return to your seat and wait for your number to flash on the monitor. This was very quick and had no problem with it. Just follow the instructions of the consul and you will be fine.
Second Step - Initial interview. In this step, I was interviewed by a Filipino consul (some of the applicants were interviewed by an American consul). The consul asked for the NBI clearance, CENOMAR, NSO birth certificate, I-134A Affidavit of Support, the applicant's passport, latest 1040 Form, and ITR Form. In my case, I had a sealed envelope from my medical exam that has my updated vaccination record - I had to present that as well.
The language we used by the consul and me is Tagalog. She asked questions about me and my fiance, things like: how did we meet; did we meet in person; when did we meet; have I been to the US, etc.
I was then asked to go and take my lunch and return at the embassy at 1:00 pm for my next interview with the American Consul.
***Note: At the waiting area of the embassy outside, there are snacks and lunch that are for sale there. You can eat there or you may cross the street and there are restaurants there like Army Navy, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and Starbucks.
Third Step - Last Interview (American Consul). You will be asked to read a two paragraph oath. Raise your right hand as you read the oath aloud. I was asked questions about how me and my fiance met; what does he do for a living; where does he live; etc.
Just be honest in answering and I think it will help to speak a little louder so that the consul can hear you clearly. If you can't remember certain details like specific dates, just be honest and tell them that you can't remember when exactly but still providing them some information.
I was then told to take my seat again and I'll go through a last window and I'll be told on how my visa will be delivered to me. (Yay!)
Fourth Step - If you don't have any problems with your visa, you'll be told that your visa will be delivered to you or whatever option you chose on how you'll receive your visa (via delivery or pick-up). With some applicants who has some documents missing, their visa was given back to them until they completed all the required documents needed.
**** Note that all of the interviews only took less than 5 minutes for me. They were all very brief but yet you have to provide exact information ****
My experience at the embassy was all great. All the consuls were good and kind. You just have to remember to keep an eye at the queue screen because the stub numbers are gonna be called in random, they're not in order. So better pay attention.
God bless to everyone who will have their interview. Blessings and trust in the Lord for His plans are perfect.
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Consulate / USCIS Member Review #14386