So we were approved... Now what!?!?!?

[Hi Im GOIY 0]

Hooray we were finally approved! Exactly a month ago today actually... At any rate, what comes next in this whole process? When should my fiance get his packet 4, what's in it, how do I schedule the interview, is there even any way I can decide when the interview will be..? I'm planning on being at the interview with him because my financial information is a little strange. That's another question... The Affidavit of Support...... I have been dreading that little piece of paper and what it might mean for my fiance's visa... I recently got a new job that makes pretty decent money and I will probably average roughly $30,000 this year although that's not going to be 100% evident after only being with this new company for two months... So my questions regarding that are: What is the likelyhood that they will deny his petition based on a possibly stable but not absolutely perfect Affidavit of Support? What is the next step if that DOES happen? Will my having my mother literally as a roommate affect this process in any way..? (She receives food stamps). Would having my father act as a co-sponser help me at all if he has 3 dependent children, a wife that brings home maybe $25,000 a year, roughly $150,000 in the bank and roughly $400,000 in total assets including the assessed value of his home and property, if he also has not been employed in over 8 years....? If anyone has Philippines experience, are the interviewers especially cranky over there...? *Sigh* I basically have about 10,000 questions and no one who can give me a straight answer... OH and what do I have to do to ensure that my fiance WILL get his visa within a week of his interview????? This is especially important as the other reason I want to be at the interview is so that I can also fly back to Florida with him... Aren't there special little forms that need to be sent in way ahead of time that make that process faster..?

Absolutely ANY advice that anyone feels like offering will be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you so much =]

[Old Dominion 26]

Good luck!! All things considered, you're worrying about all the right things. It appears that it would be wise to have your father co-sponsor just to reduce the possibility of some eyebrows being raised at Manila. It is also wise to be present for the interview, as your fiance can point you out even if you are not asked any questions. All the feedback I have ever had from those who were interviewed in Manila indicates that if all papers are in order, none of the officers are at all rude or hostile. As to getting the visa quickly, with thousands of applications to process and review, the consulate can't be hurried in the absence of some health emergency. At least this is what I have been told. In some other countries, the visa is available in a couple of days to be picked up.