Can my girlfriend join me in the interview?

[7107 6]

Hi, my girlfriend and I who I proposed to last week wants to be both present during my interview eventually. We plan for her to come here for the interview so we can fly together to the states if I do get approved.

My questions

Can she come with me to the interview?

How long does it take for me to get a visa after I do get approved?

[JIJourney 96]

Well in my situation.

We have our interview August 13 and I will be flying over there early August so I will attend it with her. I will even probably be there during the Medical and CFO also from what it looks like lol. The VISA will be issued a week or two afterwards assuming everything goes smoothly

[Pitaya 2,577]

~Moved from K1 Process to K1 Progress Forum~

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You will have to check with the interviewing embassy/consulate whether the petitioner is allowed at the visa interview. Unfortunately, that information is missing from the Embassy Information at the Armenian embassy. Is the Armenian embassy the interviewing embassy? That is the information you currently have on your timeline.

Good luck on your visa journey.

[PCV 9]

If it is the Armenian embassy, the answer is no. Only the beneficiary can attend the interview. I just updated that info on the embassy page.

[7107 6]

Sorry I am from the Philippines and will very likely be having my interview here in Manila

[Girl from Celebes 588]

Hi, my girlfriend and I who I proposed to last week wants to be both present during my interview eventually. We plan for her to come here for the interview so we can fly together to the states if I do get approved.

My questions

Can she come with me to the interview?

How long does it take for me to get a visa after I do get approved?

First of all, it depends to the US embassy in the beneficiary's country. In my country the US embassy allow a petitioner come in but not join the interview. He/she has to wait outside the room though you can still hear consular officer ask questions to the beneficiary. But I read, the US embassy in London does not allow the petitioner comes to the interview. They have to wait outside of US embassy's building.

For your second question, again, it depends to where the beneficiary will have the interview. For instance, It is mandatory to put the beneficiary under AP for security check at the US embassy in Islamabad. In my country, the US embassy put beneficiary under AP to complete the visa processing. I had my visa 3 days after my interview.

And after filed I-129F, fill out your timeline, please. It will help a lot others. Thank you.

Sorry I am from the Philippines and will very likely be having my interview here in Manila

The US embassy in Manila allows petitioner comes to the interview. Edited July 13, 2014 by Girl from Celebes

[priere_d 2]

yes she can attend with you during your interview as that's what I have heard with those who already had their interviews in usem.

[sweet cakes 326]

Hi, my girlfriend and I who I proposed to last week wants to be both present during my interview eventually. We plan for her to come here for the interview so we can fly together to the states if I do get approved.

My questions

Can she come with me to the interview?

How long does it take for me to get a visa after I do get approved?

Is this for your K1 visa interview? Is so, Yes, your fiancee will be allowed to enter US Embassy in Manila with you. She just has to show her US passport upon entry. Both of you can go to each window when your number is called. However, the petitioner might be asked to take a seat during the interview itself, depending on the CO's discretion.

When you have a chance, please update your profile with the correct country and . All the best to your upcoming interview!

[daviddelen 34]

It can take up to 10 working days to get your visa once you are approved. The embassy advises you to contact them if it goes beyond that. You could get lucky and receive it in a a few days but it's impossible to say with certainty. I would strongly advice against booking a flight before you get your visa.

Edited July 13, 2014 by daviddelen

[Pitaya 2,577]

When you have a chance, please update your profile with the correct country and .

[Emanettes 11]

Hi, my girlfriend and I who I proposed to last week wants to be both present during my interview eventually. We plan for her to come here for the interview so we can fly together to the states if I do get approved.

My questions

Can she come with me to the interview?

How long does it take for me to get a visa after I do get approved?

If you are having the interview here in Manila, based on what I have read, they like it when the couple attends the interview together...

Well in my situation.

We have our interview August 13 and I will be flying over there early August so I will attend it with her. I will even probably be there during the Medical and CFO also from what it looks like lol. The VISA will be issued a week or two afterwards assuming everything goes smoothly

Good luck on your interview!!!! However, are you planning to be with your fiancee during her medical and cfo???? I think you will be waiting outside if thats your plan... They only ask the beneficiary to be inside the clinic and the cfo office... Maybe you can go to the mall while you wait for her... Temperature here sucks... It's freaking hoootttt!!

[JIJourney 96]

If you are having the interview here in Manila, based on what I have read, they like it when the couple attends the interview together...

Good luck on your interview!!!! However, are you planning to be with your fiancee during her medical and cfo???? I think you will be waiting outside if thats your plan... They only ask the beneficiary to be inside the clinic and the cfo office... Maybe you can go to the mall while you wait for her... Temperature here sucks... It's freaking hoootttt!!

At least I can blend in a lot better if I go to the mall as opposed to the country we met in haha

[Hank_ 9,174]

Hi, my girlfriend and I who I proposed to last week wants to be both present during my interview eventually. We plan for her to come here for the interview so we can fly together to the states if I do get approved.

My questions

Can she come with me to the interview?

How long does it take for me to get a visa after I do get approved?

Varies with each embassy, you should ask you question in the Armenia sub-forum

[_Paul&Jesica_ 70]

Sorry I am from the Philippines and will very likely be having my interview here in Manila

For Manila, petitioner can attend the interview. I attended with my fiancee in June.

[JIJourney 96]

For Manila, petitioner can attend the interview. I attended with my fiancee in June.

Can you give me advice for the Petitioner if I play to attend?