Interview time, how much extra time needed?

[songsparrow 0]

Does anybody know how much time in advance, one should arrive to the HCMC consulate before the interview? Is the interview date the actual time of the interview or is it when she should arrive at the consulate?

[chuckandkim 0]

What time does it say you need to be there?

EX: 9AM, get there check in at 7AM

10AM, get there at 8AM

just subtract 2hrs.

Since, you need to check in at the counter with the GUARDS, the the Vietnamese staffs who will go over your files/documents with their check-list. It takes awhile. So, just get yourself ready and get your mind settle a little bit before you enter the interview booth.

Hope this answer your question...

Remember, do not get so wrapped up in the little thing... Relax and over-prepared your file

[dalegg 143]

I totally disagree with Chuck. If your interview is at 10:00am, I wouldn't have her show up until 9:59am. If your interview is at 10:00am you won't be seen until 1:00 pm, but if you show up at 8:00 am they'll make you wait until 2:30 pm.

There is no advantage to being early.

[chuckandkim 0]

I wouldn't risk to be yelled at by the Vietnamese staff if I show up late or even giving them any reason to "boss" my ### around the consulate! If you don't think you will be on time, be early! Nothing wrong with being early, but there will be a huge problem if you're late.

I understand your case Dale, how long did your wife have to wait before she got to see the C.O.? Kim's appointment was at 10AM, her interview was at 12PM or a quarter of! Being their early was def. prepared her for the interview, calm her nerves and seeing people failed the interview left and right also put her mind in perspective: this is SERIOUS business, I gotta stay focus and get it done!

But, that's just me Dale, I'd like to be early if I can. Not like Kim had something MORE important than the interview that day that she needs to be doing. Get in, sit down, get set, get go, get PINK!

Good luck

chuck and kim

[dalegg 143]

I understand your case Dale, how long did your wife have to wait before she got to see the C.O.? Kim's appointment was at 10AM, her interview was at 12PM or a quarter of! Being their early was def. prepared her for the interview, calm her nerves and seeing people failed the interview left and right also put her mind in perspective: this is SERIOUS business, I gotta stay focus and get it done!

I can't see how seeing dozens of applicants walking past you in tears would calm your nerves. If I saw 50 people go in and 48 came out with blue slips and wet tissue paper while only 2 came out with pink slips (and wet tissue paper) I think it would shake my confidence a bit. Ignorance is bliss.

[STL_HCMC 0]

Hi Songsparrow,

My fiancee's interview appointment on the letter was 10:00am, and I dropped her off at the Consulate at 7:00am.

After she entered the Consulate the Vietnamese staff took her appointment letter and then she waited until 9:30am before she was called to turn in all of her paperwork (i.e. checklist items). She was then called for her interview around 10:30am.

She made a couple of friends in the line before entering, and said that really helped pass the time inside!

Best of luck to you both!

STL_HCMC

[chuckandkim 0]

I understand your case Dale, how long did your wife have to wait before she got to see the C.O.? Kim's appointment was at 10AM, her interview was at 12PM or a quarter of! Being their early was def. prepared her for the interview, calm her nerves and seeing people failed the interview left and right also put her mind in perspective: this is SERIOUS business, I gotta stay focus and get it done!

I can't see how seeing dozens of applicants walking past you in tears would calm your nerves. If I saw 50 people go in and 48 came out with blue slips and wet tissue paper while only 2 came out with pink slips (and wet tissue paper) I think it would shake my confidence a bit. Ignorance is bliss.

Ignorance is a bliss! agree!! However, in this case, I'd rather see the worst of it, mentally prepared myself for it, than walking in there without the knowledge of the reality: people get turned down left and right. Not being prepared to deal with the worst and thinking everything thing will be roses and butterflies are pretty dangerous attitude. Remember Dale, we both dealt with the unexpected and expected through HCMC, they SUX!!!!

Still, come early!