Our K1 interview experience

[Ovaltine Jenkins 5]

Hi everyone Couldn´t decide in which thread to put the info first cuz people wanna hear about it at different threads so I decided to write this and then tell them about it

So I gathered all the needed stuff and i had a 5kg backpack with me and a 5kg bag that contained such a huge scrapbook lol. (10kg = 22lbs )

Got to the Embassy half an hour earlier than I was supposed to. There was noone else waiting there though so they started doing me. The prescreener lady took all the necessary documents from me. The ones they mentioned in Packet 3 - 2x DS-156, OF-156K, medical, my intent to marry, payment receipt, copy of my birth certificate, criminal records and I-134. I think that´s about it. She didn´t ask for all the 10kg lol And I went to sit down and was sitting there alone for like 20-30mins while they were checking it I guess. Then the Conzul called me. She asked if I spoke English and took my fingerprints. Then started asking about how we met, how or where we met in person, asked about when different things happened, asked about Scott´s job, asked questions about co-sponsor, how many times I visited him in USA and for how long and what I did there, etc. She always asked some additional questions cuz she was interested in more details. She was very nice and then she said we get the visa but I should come back for it the following day so they can print it out. So I said thank you and left

I think the interview itself took about another 20 mins or so cuz I spent an hour at the Embassy.

She didn´t wanna see any of the evidence or anything else I had with me. But better take 10kg with me and be safe than sorry

So today I went back to pick up the secret brown (yellow) envelope that I can´t open and the passport. They told me the K1 visa was valid for 6 months and it´s for 1 entry and we have to get married within 3 months.

Also got a small surprise lol. Well at least it was a surprise for me cuz I haven´t heard of it here on vj before so I dunno if it´s normal. But they cancelled my tourist visa lol. Placed a stamp over it. On one hand it makes sense cuz when you have K1 you are expected to go there and use it and get married, but then on the other hand the K1 IS valid for 6 months so if someone has some other plans and is planning to get married later than sooner and still wants to visit their SO before going to stay for good then they can´t. Or is it just me or is that a standard procedure?

Anyways We are very happy that we got it and also cuz we don´t have to postpone our wedding date so things are looking good right now

Thanks to everyone who has been supportive and good luck to all of you

[MR2nice 0]

That's AWESOME!! Congratulations!!

[weedebz 0]

Already said it but I'll say it again.....

CONGRATULATIONS

[Ovaltine Jenkins 5]

Thank you Well your interview is gonna be pretty soon too so hope you are getting your stuff ready and good luck

Thank you Weedebz I think you are very sweet

[mnieto 2]

SO happy for you,Marta!! Congratulations!!!!!

~Rahela

[Jeraly 4]

Gratzies so so so so so so much!! I am so happy for you!!! When are you planning on moving over there?!

[Ovaltine Jenkins 5]

Thx so much guys

Don´t have a ticket yet but planning it for around middle of January so in a month I guess. Still a lot of things to arrange here and with the Xmas period now the time gets shorter

[Jeraly 4]

Defo! But a month is a nice time to get things sorted a bit - also means a new start for a new year! You must be so so excited!! You will hang around though won't you?! Obviously when things settle down a bit But would miss your cheery self if you vanished into wedded bliss!!

Besides - you have to be around so I can invite you to my Vegas wedding sometime next summer

[Zee Bee 61]

Congratulations!!!

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

Many congratulations!

[Jasman0717 9]

Congratulations

[Ovaltine Jenkins 5]

Defo! But a month is a nice time to get things sorted a bit - also means a new start for a new year! You must be so so excited!! You will hang around though won't you?! Obviously when things settle down a bit But would miss your cheery self if you vanished into wedded bliss!!

Besides - you have to be around so I can invite you to my Vegas wedding sometime next summer

LOL Aren´t you cheeky? You are NOT having a wedding in summer You gotta have the winter one I still believe you get your visa in time

Yeah I am not planning on disappearing

Thanks everybody for your congratulations

[Jeraly 4]

Haha - I totally can't see it happening to be honest but who knows... *sigh* Just feeling pretty dejected at the moment - prolly just need a kick up the backside

[StillThePrettiest 3]

no, no kicks, just a *hug*

you're doing so well, J, specially being so genuinely happy for others when you must feel down sometimes... don't think it's not noticed

congratulations on everything, Marta! I'm so glad it went so well... just so very very glad for you

it all starts now

new life... here you come

[Jeraly 4]

Maybe I'm the new Ramzis... trying to exude patience and happiness for everyone else while feeling like I am crying inside... Maybe I moan a bit more about it all than they did though