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My stepdaughter has her appointment letter for her upcoming interview in the US Embassy in Manila. She would like to have an English/Tagalog translator or bilingual interview officer during her interview.

Are most/all of the interview officers bilingual?

Can my stepdaughter request a bilingual officer on the day of her interview, or must she do this a week or so before the interview?

Thanks

=== STANDALONE I-130 STEPCHILD PETITION PHILIPPINES ===

-USCIS-

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-NVC-

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-US Embassy Manila-

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Hank_   9,174

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My stepdaughter has her appointment letter for her upcoming interview in the US Embassy in Manila. She would like to have an English/Tagalog translator or bilingual interview officer during her interview.

Are most/all of the interview officers bilingual?

Can my stepdaughter request a bilingual officer on the day of her interview, or must she do this a week or so before the interview?

Thanks

We did not request a CO that was fluent in Tagalog, so he was doing the interview in English and had asked my wife a question when she hesitated with the answer he immediately without batting an eye asked the question in Tagalog. I am betting all the COs are fluent in Tagalog.

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We did not request a CO that was fluent in Tagalog, so he was doing the interview in English and had asked my wife a question when she hesitated with the answer he immediately without batting an eye asked the question in Tagalog. I am betting all the COs are fluent in Tagalog.

I believe you are correct Hank. I looked into the requirements for working at the USEM here in Manila and #1 on the list is fluent Tagalog.

- Bron (Makati/Utah)

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Tahoma   2,292

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Yes, the consular officers speak Tagalog.

However, there are translators available for applicants who don't speak Tagalog. This would not affect the OP, but it has been an issue for a few visa applicants in the past.

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Sounds good. Thanks for the responses.

=== STANDALONE I-130 STEPCHILD PETITION PHILIPPINES ===

-USCIS-

06/2012: Mailed I130 to Arizona Lockbox

06/2012: USCIS sent Text Msg/Email

08/2012: USCIS mailed Notice of Approval for I130

-NVC-

09/2012: NVC Processed USCIS Package

09/2012: Case Number/IIN Issued

10/2012: AOS Invoice Marked PAID by NVC

10/2012: AOS Delivered to NVC by UPS

11/2012: DS-3032 Delivered to NVC by UPS

11/2012: IV Invoice Marked PAID by NVC

12/2012: IV Package Delivered to NVC by UPS

-US Embassy Manila-

02/2013: Interview Complete

02/2013: Visa in hand

02/2013: USCIS Immigrant Fee Paid

-USA Arrival-

03/2013: Arrived

03/2013: Social Security Card Recieved

03/2013: Green Card Recieved

 
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