Scheduling interview time

[KTMT 3]

Hi everyone,

 

I've read a lot that it would be good for me to attend the interview in HCMC but currently, the online scheduling calendar only has time slots a couple of weeks out from now and it would be almost impossible for me to travel on short notice, plus I don't even know if that's enough time for my fiance to get everything required for her interview.  I was hoping to schedule mid March so I could go much easier.  Based on your experience, will the calendar open up more dates? 

 

Also I understand my petition only has a 4 month validity date, so I'll have to email the Consulate in HCMC for an extension.  Do that sound about right?

 

I appreciate any guidance on this and thank you in advanced.

[JasonGG 280]

11 hours ago, KTMT said:

Hi everyone,

 

I've read a lot that it would be good for me to attend the interview in HCMC but currently, the online scheduling calendar only has time slots a couple of weeks out from now and it would be almost impossible for me to travel on short notice, plus I don't even know if that's enough time for my fiance to get everything required for her interview.  I was hoping to schedule mid March so I could go much easier.  Based on your experience, will the calendar open up more dates? 

 

Also I understand my petition only has a 4 month validity date, so I'll have to email the Consulate in HCMC for an extension.  Do that sound about right?

 

I appreciate any guidance on this and thank you in advanced.

For K1, there often isn't a lot of time between interview dates being released and the interview.  Sometimes just 2-4 weeks.  If you are only seeing a couple interviews that are days away, those are probably cancellations.  Check on Friday around noon Vietnam time. When we scheduled 2 interviews in 2018, that's when new appointments were released.

 

If you are worried about having time to schedule the medical, Cho Ray will schedule that quickly and results will be ready in days.  My wife and later her son both had their exams and results within days of calling to schedule.

 

If you want March dates, you may have to wait until the dates are released in February.  So, not much advance notice.

 

If she needs any required documents, start gathering them now.  Don't wait until  you schedule an interview.

 

Good luck - Jason