When is it ok to visit my wife(NVC stage)

[IloveDanang 38]

I’m planning to attend my wife’s interview.  I hope to go sooner than earlier to spend time with her since we’ve been far apart for sometime.  Is it good idea to leave once the class is closed or wait for an official interview letter?

[USS_Voyager 1,972]

What does “the class is closed” mean?

Edited February 10, 2019 by USS_Voyager

[LilyJ 1,258]

2 minutes ago, USS_Voyager said:

What’s “the class is closed” means?

I believe they meant "case", not class

OP, I would suggest waiting until an interview date is set, because for some people it has taken up to a few months after their case is approved before they get an interview date. So if you're planning on attending her interview, unless you're prepared to be there for months until she gets her interview date (and then however long the interview date is after that), I would wait until you know for sure when she has her date set for. Not that it is certain that it will take that long, but you never know.

Edited February 10, 2019 by LilyJohansen

[IloveDanang 38]

Gotcha.  And yes, it was misspelled.  

[Ryan H 3,812]

Best to wait until you know the date of the interview so you can plan accordingly.

[USS_Voyager 1,972]

Yes best to wait until you know the interview date. Although several months in Da Nang does not sound bad either. It gotta be pretty warm over there, the beaches, the night life, the food, ... OGM Sorry I live in in Iowa and it’s been -20 for weeks and weeks, it’s all snow and ice. 

 

Remember to bring your US passport to the interview otherwise they won’t let you in, even if you’re white and speak English with an American accent. 

[IloveDanang 38]

43 minutes ago, USS_Voyager said:

Yes best to wait until you know the interview date. Although several months in Da Nang does not sound bad either. It gotta be pretty warm over there, the beaches, the night life, the food, ... OGM Sorry I live in in Iowa and it’s been -20 for weeks and weeks, it’s all snow and ice. 

 

Remember to bring your US passport to the interview otherwise they won’t let you in, even if you’re white and speak English with an American accent. 

Yeah, da nang is a fun, laid back city.  And drinking coconuts each day while waiting for the interview won’t be so bad.  US passport check!  And we’re both viet.  

[WandY 430]

Great advice above concerning waiting for interview date before getting on a plane. Glad you are going to the interview - it's a great experience and will definitely help your chances. She'll get her visa about 7-10 days after approval. If you can hang there long enough, you can get a return ticket for her on your flight - but make sure it's at least 14 days after the interview date.

[Duncan21 202]

I agree with everyone here who advised to wait for the interview appointment.  In our case, my spouse (petitioner) attended the interview and in fact, I've seen instances after visa approval at the embassy that you can request the visa to be issued in time for applicant to travel back to the US with petitioner.  Yes, please remember to take US Passport and perhaps your itinerary showing when you are returning to the US (in case you want your spouse to travel back with you).  You can estimate roughly your interview date by checking the timelines on VJ for Hanoi embassy.  Good Luck!

[IloveDanang 38]

9 hours ago, Duncan21 said:

I agree with everyone here who advised to wait for the interview appointment.  In our case, my spouse (petitioner) attended the interview and in fact, I've seen instances after visa approval at the embassy that you can request the visa to be issued in time for applicant to travel back to the US with petitioner.  Yes, please remember to take US Passport and perhaps your itinerary showing when you are returning to the US (in case you want your spouse to travel back with you).  You can estimate roughly your interview date by checking the timelines on VJ for Hanoi embassy.  Good Luck!

Wouldn’t it be better to buy a one way ticket first and then buy the return flight tickets after visa in hand?

[Duncan21 202]

6 hours ago, IloveDanang said:

Wouldn’t it be better to buy a one way ticket first and then buy the return flight tickets after visa in hand?

Sure, if you have the flexibility..good luck!