K1 Visa interview in Manila

[rhealy6322 10]

Good day,

My fiancee is scheduled for her interview on the Aug 22nd and she is curious she can bring a hand bag and wear a watch to the interview. I know it seems like a bizarre question and I have called the US Embassy in Manila and they refer to a "what to bring" document that doesn't really specify much.

 

Any help from experience would be great! 

 

Thanks,

Ryan & Daniella

[JFH 12,190]

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[Hank_ 9,174]

1 hour ago, rhealy6322 said:

Good day,

My fiancee is scheduled for her interview on the Aug 22nd and she is curious she can bring a hand bag and wear a watch to the interview. I know it seems like a bizarre question and I have called the US Embassy in Manila and they refer to a "what to bring" document that doesn't really specify much.

 

Any help from experience would be great! 

 

Thanks,

Ryan & Daniella

 

Yes she can wear her watch, and yes she can bring her handbag ... NO electronics of any type.

 

https://ph.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2016/08/K1-and-K2-Applicant-Interview-Preparation-Instructions-08112016-English-336KB.pdf

 

http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/k-1-visa-application.html

[Gingerspike 55]

Yes, you can wear a watch but for the handbag, it's much better if she'll have a companion to wait and look after her belongings outside the embassy. The things I brought inside were an envelope and clearbook full of my documents and evidences, a pen and money on one pocket and a lipstick on my other pocket, lol! Definitely no electronics of any type. Even a small usb will be a huge hassle if you bring one. My mom waited for me outside with my belongings at the time of my interview. Good luck!

[Hank_ 9,174]

5 hours ago, Gingerspike said:

Yes, you can wear a watch but for the handbag, it's much better if she'll have a companion to wait and look after her belongings outside the embassy. The things I brought inside were an envelope and clearbook full of my documents and evidences, a pen and money on one pocket and a lipstick on my other pocket, lol! Definitely no electronics of any type. Even a small usb will be a huge hassle if you bring one. My mom waited for me outside with my belongings at the time of my interview. Good luck!

 

There is no issue bringing the handbag into the embassy (it will be searched of course), there is no reason to have someone hold it.  Most bring a handbag of sorts with all the documents for the interview (my wife did).  It does not have to be clear plastic.   

 

Just NO electronics of any type.

Edited August 15, 2017 by Hank_