US Manila Embassy allows petitioner to attend the visa interview?

[charlynn 11]

im getting my interview on the 12th of november... does manila us embassy allow my husband to attend with the visa interview with me?.... i am great appreciate all of you who shared your knowledge with me... tnx

[Caryh 5,206]

They typically will, but it is up to the CO.

[charlynn 11]

They typically will, but it is up to the CO.

thank you for your reply Caryh

[Zedayn 485]

im getting my interview on the 12th of november... does manila us embassy allow my husband to attend with the visa interview with me?.... i am great appreciate all of you who shared your knowledge with me... tnx

Most definitely YES! In fact they appreciate when the petitioner is there. However, it is up to the CO's discretion if they will allow the petitioner at the interview window with you.

I went with my wife to her visa interview, went to the biometrics and the first interview with the Filipina consul, no problems. In fact the Filipina consul even asked me half the questions. When my wife interviewed with the American consul, he asked me if I was the petitioner to which I said yes. Then he said he appreciated me so much for coming and to have a seat and they would call me over if they needed anything. So even though she interviewed alone, she did really well coz she got approved.

[Dairen30 0]

Definitely CO will give credit for that, really big help

[charlynn 11]

Most definitely YES! In fact they appreciate when the petitioner is there. However, it is up to the CO's discretion if they will allow the petitioner at the interview window with you.

I went with my wife to her visa interview, went to the biometrics and the first interview with the Filipina consul, no problems. In fact the Filipina consul even asked me half the questions. When my wife interviewed with the American consul, he asked me if I was the petitioner to which I said yes. Then he said he appreciated me so much for coming and to have a seat and they would call me over if they needed anything. So even though she interviewed alone, she did really well coz she got approved.

thank you so much for sharing your experience ..... it is greatly appreciated....

[TBoneTX 45,273]

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[Al422 221]

Yes he will be allowed. How interested the CO will be in talking to him varies from one CO to another, but most are interested and some even go as far as to thank him for attending. So if he is with you in Manila, by all means bring him with you.

He will not be allowed to attend the medical with you and in fact not even allowed in the St .Luke's building, but he can still keep you company during the one hour or so you will be standing outside.

[Hank_ 9,174]

im getting my interview on the 12th of november... does manila us embassy allow my husband to attend with the visa interview with me?.... i am great appreciate all of you who shared your knowledge with me... tnx

Yes he can enter the embassy with you... no issue. Whether he can be at the window during the interview with you is totally up to the CO.

I was there with my wife during her interview.

Edited October 18, 2014 by Hank_

[Dairen30 0]

AL42

Actually He/she is allowed to go in at st luke medical with his/her spouse as long as they showing proof like US passport and interview letter showing his/her name as a petitioner.

Actually im done that before last feb this year

[Al422 221]

AL42

Actually He/she is allowed to go in at st luke medical with his/her spouse as long as they showing proof like US passport and interview letter showing his/her name as a petitioner.

Actually im done that before last feb this year

OK thanks for the update. I was getting reports that the USC was blocked at the door.

[Hank_ 9,174]

I know of a variety of USC that were not allowed in SLEC, and one that threw a bit of a tantrum... and still didn't get in.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

charlynn, on 17 Oct 2014 - 2:23 PM, said:

im getting my interview on the 12th of november... does manila us embassy allow my husband to attend with the visa interview with me?.... i am great appreciate all of you who shared your knowledge with me... tnx

Yes he will be able to attend but you may find true what Zedayn put forth as their experience. It's a great experience to attend and see how our immigration system works. You will also be amazed at the number of visa's that they process in one day. The place is PACKED. Bring him with you and have a wonderful time. You may never have this opportunity again.

Zedayn, on 17 Oct 2014 - 3:54 PM, said:

Most definitely YES! In fact they appreciate when the petitioner is there. However, it is up to the CO's discretion if they will allow the petitioner at the interview window with you.

I went with my wife to her visa interview, went to the biometrics and the first interview with the Filipina consul, no problems. In fact the Filipina consul even asked me half the questions. When my wife interviewed with the American consul, he asked me if I was the petitioner to which I said yes. Then he said he appreciated me so much for coming and to have a seat and they would call me over if they needed anything. So even though she interviewed alone, she did really well coz she got approved.

Our experience was identical to yours. Even the "words" you use were almost identical.

[Stevephoto 230]

I was with Joan for biometrics, Filipino and American consul. It was great to be there to support her and hear the approval first hand.