passed visa interview

[poh 125]

We passed the k1 visa interview today.  thanks to all to those responded to my k-1 visa related questions.    

 

good luck to those still waiting for their turn.  it was not bad as we thought.   

Edited October 17, 2017 by poh

[JasonGG 280]

Congratulations! - Jason

[Nemesiser 69]

Congrats!!! Were you with your fiance for the interview?

[poh 125]

34 minutes ago, Nemesiser said:

Congrats!!! Were you with your fiance for the interview?

yes. it was worth the $2000 (airfare, hotel, other expenses) , i spent to fly out to Vietnam.     I felt my presence helped my fiancee. I think one thing not mentioned many times is that  It is very chaotic in the initial steps before waiting to be called up for the interview.  people in line mingled with  non k-1 visa applicants and they have different document requirements. people in line befriended each other and were sharing or asking the person next to them about the visa process who were not there for the same purpose.  for example, a misinformed person told my fiancee she needed 2 photos when you only needed one for fingerprint scanning.  i told her she needed only one but it placed doubt in her mind.   i reminded her we prepared  all the documents beforehand so don't divert from it.  

 

my fiancee was given many instructions while standing in line and trying to follow them was difficult.  for example, an EMS form was given and told to fill it out. i was holding her purse and document folder while she scrambled to find her passport information and case number to complete the form.  she used the documents folder to write on.  it can be a challenge trying to write while standing with your purse and thick document folder.    what annoyed her was that person next to her keep asking her for help.  my fiancee being a nice person tried to help her but it really frustrated her.  

 

so basically i was holding and guarding her stuff, putting documents in order for the next step while she stood in line for fingerprinting  and helped guiding her. Because i knew the process  learned from this site, i was a big help.  

i saw many people alone and or a mother with a baby trying to do this alone was saddening.  

 

i saw people confused and very nervous and scrambling for documents by  ripping open envelopes trying to get to the papers they needed.  

 

during the interview, CO, only asked 4 questions.  they did not seemed to grill her on the proof of  relationship because i was sitting down staring directly at them.  interview was less than 5 minutes and was told "Welcome to the to America" 

 

in a nutshell, i was her guide, aide, coach, 

and  moral support. To see her nervously go through the process and be there for her,   it was not waste of a trip at all.   when she could not believe that she passed, It brought tears to my to my eyes.  

i would recommend being there if you can. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Nemesiser 69]

@poh Thank you for the tips and information. I'm still debating whether to go or not, after see people's experience. I guess I will be there to support her, plus this process has been so frustrated already, being there will somehow increase her chance of approval, I'll do it. Cost is not a problem for me, just that I have some projects by the end of the year that I need to get done. I will have to talk to my manager and hopefully he understands. I have a couple of questions for you as I'd like to speed up the interview so we can be together sooner

 

Did you book for her medical exam after NVC status is ready or as soon as you got the case number?

Can we book the interview as soon case is in transit?

 

Thank you so much and good luck on the rest of your journey!

 

[Nemesiser 69]

BTW what 4 questions did they ask your fiance if you don't mind me asking? Thanks

[CY & Evy 18]

Congratulations! That's great news!

[frontgear 194]

Congrats @poh

[poh 125]

4 hours ago, Nemesiser said:

BTW what 4 questions did they ask your fiance if you don't mind me asking? Thanks

i was going to write up a review section but the questions were similar to the earlier reviews :

 

1. how did you meet 

2. how many times did you meet

3. are you going to have a engagement and/or marriage ceremony 

4. do you have relatives in the U. S. 

 

the answer may vary depending on how you answered and supported  your I-129f but just answer honestly. 

 

hope this helps 

 

 

[poh 125]

4 hours ago, Nemesiser said:

@poh Thank you for the tips and information. I'm still debating whether to go or not, after see people's experience. I guess I will be there to support her, plus this process has been so frustrated already, being there will somehow increase her chance of approval, I'll do it. Cost is not a problem for me, just that I have some projects by the end of the year that I need to get done. I will have to talk to my manager and hopefully he understands. I have a couple of questions for you as I'd like to speed up the interview so we can be together sooner

 

Did you book for her medical exam after NVC status is ready or as soon as you got the case number?

Can we book the interview as soon case is in transit?

 

Thank you so much and good luck on the rest of your journey!

 

my fiancee and others on this forum scheduled medical exam  2 weeks prior to visa interview.  if you think there will be follow-up visits due to illness then maybe do it as soon as  interview is scheduled.  

the vaccination and medical exam can be done in a single day.    I felt sorry for my fiancee,.  they really poked her with needle in several places and caused a huge bruises on her arm. 

Edited October 18, 2017 by poh

[Mike & Tuyen 598]

Congratulations!  We were approved today😀 Thanks everyone for your support and guidance.  Next stop POE

[Holt 73]

Congrats~!

[poh 125]

59 minutes ago, Holt said:

Congrats~!

thank you 

On 10/19/2017 at 2:27 PM, Mike & Tuyen said:

Congratulations!  We were approved today😀 Thanks everyone for your support and guidance.  Next stop POE

Edited October 23, 2017 by poh

[poh 125]

2 minutes ago, poh said:

congrats and  thank you 

 

[Mike & Tuyen 598]

On 10/17/2017 at 7:33 PM, poh said:

my fiancee and others on this forum scheduled medical exam  2 weeks prior to visa interview.  if you think there will be follow-up visits due to illness then maybe do it as soon as  interview is scheduled.  

the vaccination and medical exam can be done in a single day.    I felt sorry for my fiancee,.  they really poked her with needle in several places and caused a huge bruises on her arm. 

I hear you on the poking and prodding.  My poor fiancee's arm was so sore and red from all the shots.  But she was able to get everything done in 3 days after we got our interview scheduled on 10/11/17.  It seemed like 10/20/17 was the last available day til next year according to the calendar.  This was mostly due to the holidays and the APEC summit.  We're just happy to have everything done, even if we were in a last minute panic mode LOL.  Can't wait to get them over here.  Now we need to find out the best POE.  I'm thinking Seattle, SFO, or Vancouver.  Need to do a search for reviews.