Time frame from the 2 to 4 month wait for interview for K 1 visa

[Mace 0]

Hi every one. I'm new to this site so hope someone can provide some info. I have read some horror stories about the interviews at Guangzhou, and the long waits to get the #3 packet from them. Well I sent our I 129 to the Vermont Service Center in December 2007. We got the approval notice back in early Feburary 2008 and then the notice from the Department of State on Feburary 26 2008 saying they had forwarded our case to Guangzhou. From that point it was impossible to get any answers from USCIS or Department of State as to where our case was. We kept getting the automated answer your case can not be found or has not reached our office yet. Well on April 23rd my Fiancee got the #3 packet from Guangzhou. We were both very surprised at the very short length of time it took to get us to this point. We have completed the packet and sent it back to Guangzhou. Now the letter Guangzhou send with the packet states the interview will be scheduled within 2 to 4 months from the time they receive the #3 packet. Our question is based upon the speed of our paperwork being processed, how much time does Guangzhou give you to get to Guangzhou from the day you receive the #4 packet? We want to be sure we have all the paper work together for my finacee to bring to Guangzhou. So do they give you a week, a month to report for the interview once you get the #4 packet? We still must make arrangements for her to travel Chongqing to Guangzhou, get a hotel to stay for the week or so, so she can get her physical before the interview.

We just want to make sure we have sufficient time to take care of all the things necessary to be ready for the day of the interview.

Thanks for any help on this.

Mace