Timeline Needed

[XXXYYYZZZ 20]

Is a relationship timeline required for a CR-1 interview in Vietnam? I see old posts that you will be denied without one but this is not listed as documents to bring to the interview in packet 4.

[JRF 117]

The timeline is not technically required. We submitted a timeline and were ultimately approved, but I doubt this was even an indirect result of submitting a timeline. I am not aware of anyone who was denied a visa solely are largely as a result of a lack of a timeline.

IMHO, the value of the timeline comes from it's creation. Creating (and reviewing) the timeline is a good way for your wife to prepare crisp and organized answers for her interview. People will say being able to answer interview questions should not require rehearsal if interviewee is a bonafide candidate. I think this is rubbish, particularly given the stress of the situation. People almost always benefit from practice - why should this interview be any different?

Back to timelines - if you've created the timeline, why not submit it for the interview? No cost (it's already created) and it may help the interviewer quickly size up your situation. But necessary, I think not.

Good luck.