FIANCE AT THE INTERVIEW

[LaneAndDaisy 0]

hi there everyone! im not even halfway done with the visa journey...still waiting for NOA2 but ive an advance question for u..im sure other fiancees who are waiting for their NOA2 would also like to read ur suggestions ....

questions

1.) is our fiance/petitioner NOW allowed to be with the fiancee during the interview?

2.) whats ur suggestion, have them attend??or not?? and why?

3.) was there an instance wherein the petitioner attended the interview with the fiancee and still was denied ?

i just would like to get ur consent/advise/suggestion and weigh it accordingly ..

thanks so much...

god bless

daisy

Edited September 4, 2009 by LaneAndDaisy

[LaneAndDaisy 0]

hi...a follow-up..i got this link from Sheriff Uling's post stating:

Petitioners Attendance at the Visa Interview: The petitioner is NOT required to attend the visa interview with the beneficiary, and will NOT be asked any questions during the visa interview. In fact, some COs request for the petitioner to continue waiting in the lobby. Approximated 90% of the visa interviews are held WITHOUT the attendance of the petitioner, according to VJ member(s).

On the contrary, i found this http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Philippines&cty=Manila stating

Can fiance(e)/spouse attend the interview? Yes

Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"? Advance

Did the embassy schedule your interview or could you walk-in? Walk-in or Schedule

Visa issued same day? No

im confuse now..who's right then???

[Matt & Bing 56]

hi...a follow-up..i got this link from Sheriff Uling's post stating:

Petitioners Attendance at the Visa Interview: The petitioner is NOT required to attend the visa interview with the beneficiary, and will NOT be asked any questions during the visa interview. In fact, some COs request for the petitioner to continue waiting in the lobby. Approximated 90% of the visa interviews are held WITHOUT the attendance of the petitioner, according to VJ member(s).

On the contrary, i found this http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Philippines&cty=Manila stating

Can fiance(e)/spouse attend the interview? Yes

Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"? Advance

Did the embassy schedule your interview or could you walk-in? Walk-in or Schedule

Visa issued same day? No

im confuse now..who's right then???

Its up to the individual consular officer whether you are allowed into the actual interview room with your fiancee. You cannot be denied from entering the embassy and waiting with your fiancee.

I was actually asked questions by both the pre-screener and the consular officer.

I highly recommend attending the interview with your fiancee. It will put her at ease and, assuming everything is in order, virtually guarantee your approval. They did not ask for any proof of an ongoing relationship from us ... no pictures, emails, phone records were asked for or provided.

We asked if we could pick up the visa instead of having it delivered. We picked it up just 2 days after the interview. Then we were able to fly back to the US together which was really cool (and not having your fiancee have to go through the POE alone is another plus).

[LaneAndDaisy 0]

thanks matt and bing..very nice experience there..u know my fiance and I are having confusing thoughts about this if this will help us get the approval after long torment months just to get the approval of the embassy...if this will help us get the famous pink slip, why slip the chance??

i hope there will be more posts as im weighing things really...glad u replied and thanks so much for ur time and effort to write ur experiences...

god bless

[NutMagnet 2]

thanks matt and bing..very nice experience there..u know my fiance and I are having confusing thoughts about this if this will help us get the approval after long torment months just to get the approval of the embassy...if this will help us get the famous pink slip, why slip the chance??

i hope there will be more posts as im weighing things really...glad u replied and thanks so much for ur time and effort to write ur experiences...

god bless

Having the USC at the interview is good evidence of ongoing relationship, whether or not he will be able to sit in at the interview is up to the CO. In any case, USC's presence will be noted and they will know he's waiting.

One case where the USC was allowed in the interview, the CO told the USC, "I will ask your fiancee questions and she will respond. Then I will ask you questions and you will respond. Do you both understand?"

Be aware of possible delays in processing and delivery of your visa. Buying an advance one-way air ticket back to the States so that you can both fly back together is a nerve-racking risk and not recommended as per the documents in your forthcoming embassy "packets" and the personal experiences of many here.

One good thing if your USC fiancee can make the trip is that he use his airline luggage allowance (typ. 2 X 35kg) to help bring the bulk of your belongings back to the States with him, or in the best of situations, fly back together so he can help you with your bags/boxes and navigation through airports and the longest airplane ride of your life.

Good luck!

NM

[LaneAndDaisy 0]

thanks matt and bing..very nice experience there..u know my fiance and I are having confusing thoughts about this if this will help us get the approval after long torment months just to get the approval of the embassy...if this will help us get the famous pink slip, why slip the chance??

i hope there will be more posts as im weighing things really...glad u replied and thanks so much for ur time and effort to write ur experiences...

god bless

Having the USC at the interview is good evidence of ongoing relationship, whether or not he will be able to sit in at the interview is up to the CO. In any case, USC's presence will be noted and they will know he's waiting.

One case where the USC was allowed in the interview, the CO told the USC, "I will ask your fiancee questions and she will respond. Then I will ask you questions and you will respond. Do you both understand?"

Be aware of possible delays in processing and delivery of your visa. Buying an advance one-way air ticket back to the States so that you can both fly back together is a nerve-racking risk and not recommended as per the documents in your forthcoming embassy "packets" and the personal experiences of many here.

One good thing if your USC fiancee can make the trip is that he use his airline luggage allowance (typ. 2 X 35kg) to help bring the bulk of your belongings back to the States with him, or in the best of situations, fly back together so he can help you with your bags/boxes and navigation through airports and the longest airplane ride of your life.

Good luck!

NM

hi NM...ur reply is a great help...thanks so much...my fiance will be able to read this when he goes home from work..its enlightening, informative and encouraging ..glad u dropped by ...thank u and i appreciate ur effort and time to write... hope to hear more suggestions and/or responses...

god bless

[Dakine 26]

hi there everyone! im not even halfway done with the visa journey...still waiting for NOA2 but ive an advance question for u..im sure other fiancees who are waiting for their NOA2 would also like to read ur suggestions ....

questions

1.) is our fiance/petitioner NOW allowed to be with the fiancee during the interview?

2.) whats ur suggestion, have them attend??or not?? and why?

3.) was there an instance wherein the petitioner attended the interview with the fiancee and still was denied ?

i just would like to get ur consent/advise/suggestion and weigh it accordingly ..

thanks so much...

god bless

daisy

Put it this way!

I have seen NUMEROUS petitioners that are still kicking themselves in the butte for NOT attending the interview.

Very few if any that regret having attended!

Edited September 4, 2009 by Haole

[thepizzadude 26]

thanks matt and bing..very nice experience there..u know my fiance and I are having confusing thoughts about this if this will help us get the approval after long torment months just to get the approval of the embassy...if this will help us get the famous pink slip, why slip the chance??

i hope there will be more posts as im weighing things really...glad u replied and thanks so much for ur time and effort to write ur experiences...

god bless

Then do a search and spend the afternoon reading all the threads about this subject. Its asked about 1x each week.

[AbbynSheryl 0]

if u have the time and money then do it for her, just to be there for her as a moral support. if they let u attend then do it otherwise u r there for her. i see lots of people attend and they happy and some they attend they not happy bcz CO ask them more questions than the fiancee. good luck. abby n sheryl

[JosMeg12 0]

hi...a follow-up..i got this link from Sheriff Uling's post stating:

Petitioners Attendance at the Visa Interview: The petitioner is NOT required to attend the visa interview with the beneficiary, and will NOT be asked any questions during the visa interview. In fact, some COs request for the petitioner to continue waiting in the lobby. Approximated 90% of the visa interviews are held WITHOUT the attendance of the petitioner, according to VJ member(s).

On the contrary, i found this http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Philippines&cty=Manila stating

Can fiance(e)/spouse attend the interview? Yes

Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"? Advance

Did the embassy schedule your interview or could you walk-in? Walk-in or Schedule

Visa issued same day? No

im confuse now..who's right then???

Its up to the individual consular officer whether you are allowed into the actual interview room with your fiancee. You cannot be denied from entering the embassy and waiting with your fiancee.

I was actually asked questions by both the pre-screener and the consular officer.

I highly recommend attending the interview with your fiancee. It will put her at ease and, assuming everything is in order, virtually guarantee your approval. They did not ask for any proof of an ongoing relationship from us ... no pictures, emails, phone records were asked for or provided.

We asked if we could pick up the visa instead of having it delivered. We picked it up just 2 days after the interview. Then we were able to fly back to the US together which was really cool (and not having your fiancee have to go through the POE alone is another plus).

So how long did you allow yourself in the Philippines? Did you go just for the interview, then fly back a few weeks later? I would love to go with my fiance to his interview, im just not sure the amount of time I should be there before I can take him home with me

[ddartt1 2]

if u have the time and money then do it for her, just to be there for her as a moral support. if they let u attend then do it otherwise u r there for her. i see lots of people attend and they happy and some they attend they not happy bcz CO ask them more questions than the fiancee. good luck. abby n sheryl

[Matt & Bing 56]

hi...a follow-up..i got this link from Sheriff Uling's post stating:

Petitioners Attendance at the Visa Interview: The petitioner is NOT required to attend the visa interview with the beneficiary, and will NOT be asked any questions during the visa interview. In fact, some COs request for the petitioner to continue waiting in the lobby. Approximated 90% of the visa interviews are held WITHOUT the attendance of the petitioner, according to VJ member(s).

On the contrary, i found this http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Philippines&cty=Manila stating

Can fiance(e)/spouse attend the interview? Yes

Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"? Advance

Did the embassy schedule your interview or could you walk-in? Walk-in or Schedule

Visa issued same day? No

im confuse now..who's right then???

Its up to the individual consular officer whether you are allowed into the actual interview room with your fiancee. You cannot be denied from entering the embassy and waiting with your fiancee.

I was actually asked questions by both the pre-screener and the consular officer.

I highly recommend attending the interview with your fiancee. It will put her at ease and, assuming everything is in order, virtually guarantee your approval. They did not ask for any proof of an ongoing relationship from us ... no pictures, emails, phone records were asked for or provided.

We asked if we could pick up the visa instead of having it delivered. We picked it up just 2 days after the interview. Then we were able to fly back to the US together which was really cool (and not having your fiancee have to go through the POE alone is another plus).

So how long did you allow yourself in the Philippines? Did you go just for the interview, then fly back a few weeks later? I would love to go with my fiance to his interview, im just not sure the amount of time I should be there before I can take him home with me

I allowed 2 weeks - turns out a week would have been enough - but there are no guarantees. Its a risk - we purchased my fiancees ticket (partially refundable) ahead of time and it all worked out

[Nahum and Stacey 0]

Many people here ask that question (me included) I even posted a poll about it. The overwhelming response to my questions and poll was to attend the interview. I will be flying out a week before the interview and attending with her

[marklovetina 52]

if u have the time and money then do it for her, just to be there for her as a moral support. if they let u attend then do it otherwise u r there for her. i see lots of people attend and they happy and some they attend they not happy bcz CO ask them more questions than the fiancee. good luck. abby n sheryl

:thumbs:

hi...a follow-up..i got this link from Sheriff Uling's post stating:

Petitioners Attendance at the Visa Interview: The petitioner is NOT required to attend the visa interview with the beneficiary, and will NOT be asked any questions during the visa interview. In fact, some COs request for the petitioner to continue waiting in the lobby. Approximated 90% of the visa interviews are held WITHOUT the attendance of the petitioner, according to VJ member(s).

On the contrary, i found this http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Philippines&cty=Manila stating

Can fiance(e)/spouse attend the interview? Yes

Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"? Advance

Did the embassy schedule your interview or could you walk-in? Walk-in or Schedule

Visa issued same day? No

im confuse now..who's right then???

Its up to the individual consular officer whether you are allowed into the actual interview room with your fiancee. You cannot be denied from entering the embassy and waiting with your fiancee.

I was actually asked questions by both the pre-screener and the consular officer.

I highly recommend attending the interview with your fiancee. It will put her at ease and, assuming everything is in order, virtually guarantee your approval. They did not ask for any proof of an ongoing relationship from us ... no pictures, emails, phone records were asked for or provided.

We asked if we could pick up the visa instead of having it delivered. We picked it up just 2 days after the interview. Then we were able to fly back to the US together which was really cool (and not having your fiancee have to go through the POE alone is another plus).

:thumbs: :thumbs: :dance:

[arch and cel 0]

hi there everyone! im not even halfway done with the visa journey...still waiting for NOA2 but ive an advance question for u..im sure other fiancees who are waiting for their NOA2 would also like to read ur suggestions ....

questions

1.) is our fiance/petitioner NOW allowed to be with the fiancee during the interview?

2.) whats ur suggestion, have them attend??or not?? and why?

3.) was there an instance wherein the petitioner attended the interview with the fiancee and still was denied ?

i just would like to get ur consent/advise/suggestion and weigh it accordingly ..

thanks so much...

god bless

daisy

During my interview my fiance now my husband attended the interview, the CO asked only 2 questions, Number 1 question WHERE DID WE MEET? 2. WHAT KIND OF JOB THAT MY FIANCE HAVE? And we got approved. After the interview my fiance ask the CO if we can pick up my visa? He said YES!

Good Luck!

arch & cel