Expedited case in embassy with an open appointment

[Gina15 0]

Hello,

Our case for my husbands immigrant visa was expedited due to medical reasons it is now at the Embassy when I called the Visa specialist (I first called the Embassy and paid the $7.00 and they couldn't find my case) the visa specialist told me that a letter was sent to my husband on the 24th of this month with an open interview letter i asked what was that she could not explain. Since she saw the case i gave the Embassy a couple of days for the case to appear in the system i called yesterday and they said that my case was not eligible for an interview date because of my priority date (1-23-2012) I explained that my case was approved for expidite and what the visa specialist told me he had no clue what he was saying or what i was talking about.He asked me if i was a U.S. citizen i said yes and he told me to call the embassy directly. I called and they just gave me an email address to send my concerns????? Does anyone know anything on the open appointment letter and what it is. I don't feel like spending $7.00 to get conflicting answers.

[luvwtrNamy 2]

From reading around this site and hearing of other cases in DR, an open appointment means just that. You just go to the embassy with the letter stating you have an open appointment and they interview you on that date. Of course, i am no expert. Did you get the letter they sent yet? Good luck. Hope the medical issues ar not too serious and you will both be happily and heathily together in no time!

[Ning 619]

Hello,

Our case for my husbands immigrant visa was expedited due to medical reasons it is now at the Embassy when I called the Visa specialist (I first called the Embassy and paid the $7.00 and they couldn't find my case) the visa specialist told me that a letter was sent to my husband on the 24th of this month with an open interview letter i asked what was that she could not explain. Since she saw the case i gave the Embassy a couple of days for the case to appear in the system i called yesterday and they said that my case was not eligible for an interview date because of my priority date (1-23-2012) I explained that my case was approved for expidite and what the visa specialist told me he had no clue what he was saying or what i was talking about.He asked me if i was a U.S. citizen i said yes and he told me to call the embassy directly. I called and they just gave me an email address to send my concerns????? Does anyone know anything on the open appointment letter and what it is. I don't feel like spending $7.00 to get conflicting answers.

Something very similar happened in our case. The letter means you can pick the day and time to interview. You probably need a copy of the letter to send in with your email. Or your husband just takes the letter to the embassy to ask when they will do the interview.

You might try calling the consulate section where they provide services to USCs. Ask for the duty officer and then ask them to assist you in understanding what to do.

[Gina15 0]

Thanks for the info I, have called many times but we are still waiting for that letter to arrive and take it from there we have been at the embassy before and they are not nice I just want this to be over I am positive the stress that comes with this process have made me get worse I travel to see him every month since june 2011 but as time flies it gets difficult

[eromano6981 3]

About the embassy people not being nice......I couldnt agree more. This process does put a big toll of stress on your life emotionally and physically. My cousin went through this and in her case she went to the embassy with the letter and they made an appointment for the interview for a later date. Call this number and explain your situation and see if they can help you out directly ...809-200-3232....Its the call center in the dominican republic. You must have your case number and call before 4pm.