Want to attend wife's interview

[Seth And Quynh 77]

Now when the time comes for my wife's interview do I need a letter to get into the embassy that tells me I can go or will likely be in the email they send me and my wife when the case is closed? I just want to be sure.

[SabRob 154]

You, as the petitioner, aren't required to attend the interview so there will most likely not be anything in the interview letter about that. Once you get the interview letter, call the Embassy and ask them if you can attend, too, I heard some Embassies don't allow anyone other than the beneficiary to attend. 

[Seth And Quynh 77]

i looked up on the consulate website and it say's the petitioner can attend

[SabRob 154]

That's great! Let them know you're gonna be there, then

[MLK2016 201]

10 hours ago, Seth And Quynh said:

i looked up on the consulate website and it say's the petitioner can attend

Yes you can.  I have the interview in HCM next week.  I will be there.

 

USCIS
01/03/2017: I-130 sent to USCIS
01/16/2017: NOA1, I-130 received at USCIS California Service Center
02/09/2017: NOA2, I-130 approved 

NVC
02/20/2017: Case number assigned
03/04/2017: Received DS-261 / AOS Bill
03/04/2017: Pay AOS Bill 
03/04/2017: Submit DS-261
03/08/2017: Receive IV Bill 
03/10/2017: Pay IV Bill
03/23/2017: Send AOS and IV Package :    2017-03-23
03/24/2017: Scan date
03/25/2017: Expedite Request
03/28/2017: NVC forwarded expedite request to embassy
03/30/2017: Embassy expedite approved

06/01/2017: Case Complete

06/13/2017: Received email that file immediately being sent to embassy for expedited interview processing and scheduling by embassy

06/14/2017: Case status changed at NVC to completed

06/15/2017: Received email from embassy interview schedule for 06/23/2017

[Seth And Quynh 77]

2 hours ago, MLK2016 said:

Yes you can.  I have the interview in HCM next week.  I will be there.

 

USCIS
01/03/2017: I-130 sent to USCIS
01/16/2017: NOA1, I-130 received at USCIS California Service Center
02/09/2017: NOA2, I-130 approved 

NVC
02/20/2017: Case number assigned
03/04/2017: Received DS-261 / AOS Bill
03/04/2017: Pay AOS Bill 
03/04/2017: Submit DS-261
03/08/2017: Receive IV Bill 
03/10/2017: Pay IV Bill
03/23/2017: Send AOS and IV Package :    2017-03-23
03/24/2017: Scan date
03/25/2017: Expedite Request
03/28/2017: NVC forwarded expedite request to embassy
03/30/2017: Embassy expedite approved

06/01/2017: Case Complete

06/13/2017: Received email that file immediately being sent to embassy for expedited interview processing and scheduling by embassy

06/14/2017: Case status changed at NVC to completed

06/15/2017: Received email from embassy interview schedule for 06/23/2017

Could I get a expedite request or do I have to have a reason?

[MLK2016 201]

21 hours ago, Seth And Quynh said:

Could I get a expedite request or do I have to have a reason?

You need a good reason such as a medical reason.

[WandY 430]

You don't need permission to go to the American consulate in HCMC. You're an American citizen - it's your consulate. Your wife needs the paperwork and letter they sent her - that's it. If you are trying to expedite, my advice is to keep watching the consulate calendar and see if someone cancels. That's what we did, and we were able to get a much-earlier appointment. You should definitely attend the interview. Regardless of what some people say on this site, I know it makes a difference. In my case, the officer needed some clarification on divorce and financial records. I was able to explain the paperwork and that was it - we received the visa. Plus, the atmosphere at the Saigon consulate is crazy - just witnessing the madness is worth the trip.

 

 

Edited June 19, 2017 by WandY