what to do?

[Hank_ 9,174]

Have another question.... do you guys know if I can join my fiancé to his interview at the US Embassy in Manila? since I plan to go home and

Absolutely!! And I highly recommend it for those that can possibly be there.

"hopes that they release his visa right away after his interview date" ...... You were joking I hope

[Jlacuesta 0]

Hank..... so I can join him at his interview? wow that's great!!! and maybe they can release his visa. I will definitely request for his visa to be released asap since I have to go back to work hehe

[sweet cakes 326]

Have another question.... do you guys know if I can join my fiancé to his interview at the US Embassy in Manila? since I plan to go home and hopes that they release his visa right away after his interview date

Yes, you can go with your fiance at USEM. Both the visa applicant & petitioner can go to each window when the number is called. However, the petitioner might be asked to take a seat during the interview itself, depending on the CO's discretion. But as they say, nothing beats the experience of having your fiance beside you during this priceless moment.

However, they don't release visas on the spot. Timelines of approval / visa issuance vary for each case, and can take days or weeks or months. No one can really tell.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Hank..... so I can join him at his interview? wow that's great!!! and maybe they can release his visa. I will definitely request for his visa to be released asap since I have to go back to work hehe

You are a laugh a minute .... "request his visa be released asap"....

Reality is that will be closer to a couple weeks after the interview....

[Jlacuesta 0]

Thanks Guys for the info.

[Jlacuesta 0]

But it doesn't hurt asking....you'll never know. they may have some compassion left

[Greenbaum 12,259]

Jlacuesta, on 13 May 2014 - 2:34 PM, said:Jlacuesta, on 13 May 2014 - 2:34 PM, said:

But it doesn't hurt asking....you'll never know. they may have some compassion left

Compassion? Nope that does not describe any CO I saw at USEM. Just kidding.

BTW, they do a good job under very extreme circumstances. I respect each one and their position.

Edited May 13, 2014 by Greenbaum

[Jlacuesta 0]

^{My fiancé really wants me to be there at his appointment with him. I also would love to be there but I just don't want to have to wait a long time for his visa bcoz I have to get back to my work here}

[Jon and Krissy 452]

^{My fiancé really wants me to be there at his appointment with him. I also would love to be there but I just don't want to have to wait a long time for his visa bcoz I have to get back to my work here}

Yeah, well, try to remember the USCIS motto: 'we don't care, we don't have to.'

[Hank_ 9,174]

Only this is USEM... USCIS is history for the moment... but they will be back after these commercial messages.... at AOS time.

[Jlacuesta 0]

and the medical at St Luke's should be taken 7-10 business days before interview date??? am I right?

[Al422 221]

and the medical at St Luke's should be taken 7-10 business days before interview date??? am I right?

Actually more like 7-10 calendar days. But that is just the recommded minimum. No harm in making it longer.

[Hank_ 9,174]

and the medical at St Luke's should be taken 7-10 business days before interview date??? am I right?

From page 3 of the EMBASSY INSTRUCTIONS LETTER (hint hint, 8 pages of knowledge there )

n. MEDICAL EXAMINATION. All K1 and K2 visa applicants must complete a medical examination at St.

Luke’s Extension Clinic at least a week before the interview appointment. Refer to the instructions (see

separate page) regarding the medical examination.

[Jlacuesta 0]

Thank you guys !!!! I really appreciate all your help. My fiancé will take his medical next week since his interview apt is on June 2 already.

[Al422 221]

He can go earlier if he wants. The recommended time is just a minimum. Going earlier does not hurt.