THE UNEXPECTED interview

[very nice 0]

VeryNice,

No one can tell you how long your security checks will last. Some people have been called in a few days;for others it has taken months. Your fiancee can call the DOS on a weekly basis if she likes to see if the checks have cleared. While you can get the senator involved, it's only been a short time since your interview. But do what you need to be able to relax.

I don't know why the consulates have to give out such confusing information. How hard is it to say, your case is approved BUT we need to finish security checks before we issue the visa ?????

Maggie ,i kinda feel none can predict the lenghth of the damn AP. i even when i asked officer this she did not have an answer to give away ,i kinda only wanna BUG people at DOS or Consulate and maybe push it forward and have it clarified ,I wanna know if anyone have called DOS before, and if u think we should so how many days should we wait till we contact them,so please if anyone have DOS number and Consulate i would love to have it with us.

Edited July 28, 2008 by very nice

[S and S 12]

My husband is waiting on security checks, but it is for refugee. I wonder if I could call DOS and they would tell me the status of his checks. Whoever has the number, can you tell me what information they ask for when checking on a case. I have no idea if it would work to check with them or not since he is doing the refugee visa instead of the spouse visa. It can't hurt. I've been waiting months for this.

Very Nice, I wish you luck and inshallah you will get your visa soon. I hope your fiance is doing better.

[very nice 0]

My husband is waiting on security checks, but it is for refugee. I wonder if I could call DOS and they would tell me the status of his checks. Whoever has the number, can you tell me what information they ask for when checking on a case. I have no idea if it would work to check with them or not since he is doing the refugee visa instead of the spouse visa. It can't hurt. I've been waiting months for this.

Very Nice, I wish you luck and inshallah you will get your visa soon. I hope your fiance is doing better.

thanks you ,same is wished for you as well,i am still waiting on somene to give me DOS number and Casa Consulate .

[MrsD 0]

THIS Ahmed????? Sounds like you dont' even know him, I wouldn't call my husband "this guy"

[S and S 12]

THIS Ahmed????? Sounds like you dont' even know him, I wouldn't call my husband "this guy"

It was a mistake in his english grammer, he meant "This is Ahmed". He is talking about himself, identifying himself.

[very nice 0]

THIS Ahmed????? Sounds like you dont' even know him, I wouldn't call my husband "this guy"

It was a mistake in his english grammer, he meant "This is Ahmed". He is talking about himself, identifying himself.

Thanks for explaining on my behalf ,i know what she meant but i now can tell were was the mistake ...i only forgot the "IS"...i was confused and still under the stress ,so i am sorry ,tough i dont believe my english is percet .

Edited July 28, 2008 by very nice

[MrsD 0]

Oh, OK sorry about that.

I am just frustrated with all the cases of fraud I heard of. Anyway, best of luck to you

[samira_07 1]

Good luck with a fast AP some are going fast while others are slow. DOS number is 202-663-1225. I always called on Friday since consulates tend to update their info by Thursday in the computer system. Some have had luck with DOS reps other have not, whenever I call I always pretended I have no idea what they are saying and ask questions, like "what does that mean" or "can you explain this process."

Good Luck!!!

[brnidokiegurl 0]

i think had your gf been posting and learning she would have understood, she also needs to be here as it was her petition for you not you doing all the checking, pls tell her to join us. It does sound like normal proocedure good luck

[maggieNomar 0]

Good luck with a fast AP some are going fast while others are slow. DOS number is 202-663-1225. I always called on Friday since consulates tend to update their info by Thursday in the computer system. Some have had luck with DOS reps other have not, whenever I call I always pretended I have no idea what they are saying and ask questions, like "what does that mean" or "can you explain this process."

Good Luck!!!

And if you get someone rude, hang up and call again. I never had that problem but otheres did and they would call and get a nice person (there really are some at DOS ) and then get the info.

[very nice 0]

i think had your gf been posting and learning she would have understood, she also needs to be here as it was her petition for you not you doing all the checking, pls tell her to join us. It does sound like normal proocedure good luck

yes i agre with what you said i just told her the same because she would understand bettter ,and in addition to this her english is better but the problem she just moved to a new place and changed city and job and still busy with replacing certain things that she sold and thats including puter ,thats why she is not in here this much and she is only on phone with me now it has been 8 days ,so i try to get infos she asked for and almost post questions she would like to ask ,but she can join VJ anytime we uise same screename by the way ...thank u

[very nice 0]

Good luck with a fast AP some are going fast while others are slow. DOS number is 202-663-1225. I always called on Friday since consulates tend to update their info by Thursday in the computer system. Some have had luck with DOS reps other have not, whenever I call I always pretended I have no idea what they are saying and ask questions, like "what does that mean" or "can you explain this process."

Good Luck!!!

thank you for the number we will call on Friday as well as you did ,we have emailed Consulate as well but we would like their number if possible as well in case they dont reply to our email soon .

[brnidokiegurl 0]

i think had your gf been posting and learning she would have understood, she also needs to be here as it was her petition for you not you doing all the checking, pls tell her to join us. It does sound like normal proocedure good luck

yes i agre with what you said i just told her the same because she would understand bettter ,and in addition to this her english is better but the problem she just moved to a new place and changed city and job and still busy with replacing certain things that she sold and thats including puter ,thats why she is not in here this much and she is only on phone with me now it has been 8 days ,so i try to get infos she asked for and almost post questions she would like to ask ,but she can join VJ anytime we uise same screename by the way ...thank u

yes have her come on even if fr friend or library as some of these steps she can only do for herself and papers, its hard for you when so far away to make the calls and get the informations

[very nice 0]

i think had your gf been posting and learning she would have understood, she also needs to be here as it was her petition for you not you doing all the checking, pls tell her to join us. It does sound like normal proocedure good luck

yes i agre with what you said i just told her the same because she would understand bettter ,and in addition to this her english is better but the problem she just moved to a new place and changed city and job and still busy with replacing certain things that she sold and thats including puter ,thats why she is not in here this much and she is only on phone with me now it has been 8 days ,so i try to get infos she asked for and almost post questions she would like to ask ,but she can join VJ anytime we uise same screename by the way ...thank u

yes have her come on even if fr friend or library as some of these steps she can only do for herself and papers, its hard for you when so far away to make the calls and get the informations

yes believe me i have told her i just no wanna put more pressures and stress on her she is already got much going on and things to do ,so i try to act productive and gather help from people here that have more experience and are more knowlegable about this process ,so everytime i hear an advice or some tips from members here that i am thankful to them and u are one of them i tell her on the phone like i just did give her DOS number to call and she asked for Consulate number as well,thank you so much for your concern i so apperciate it .

Edited July 29, 2008 by very nice

[AlHayatZween 2]

good luck, Ahmed!

it sounds like normal processing... i wish you a quick AP, inchallah.

and congratulations on at least surviving the interview!