It was really easy!! I (petitioner) attended w/ my fiance, and found the whole process from the time I arrived (about 20 mins prior to scheduled appointment) to be very well organized. We were finished in about 1 hour, and the majority of that time was sitting waiting to be ushered to our window. If everything in your package is in order, and your relationship is genuine then your experience should be pleasantly easy. We didn't take a bunch of extra "evidence" with us, but we didn't need to because I've been in the Philippines with her for 20 of the last 28 months. I would definitely suggest you be here in the Philippines with her if you are able to; however, you may not want to stand beside her in the actual interview process (there is room to back up a little). Reason being is because it can make her more nervous to be flanked by (2) english speaking Americans (you and interviewer) as she tries to compose her answers. My fiance said if she had to do it again she would tell me to back up or go sit down, and let her handle it. All in all.. no complaints from me. St. Luke's is a different story.. haha.