Review for CR1 Interview in Frankfurt, Germany.

[Bani 0]

Looks great !!!.... Again, congrulations...

Thanks bani and good luck to you, again!

Again, you are most welcome

[Goxi82 0]

Hey Vjers,

I just called my hubby and got all the details about his interview in Frankfurt this morning....

The arrival: He arrived at the embassy at 6:45am and they were let into the embassy at 7:30am. He showed his interview letter, passport and walked through security with the copies of documents I sent to him.

Inside: He had to talk to 3 different individuals at the consulate. The first lady gathered the payment for shipping his visa to him. It was 4,00EUR for that. He had to write his name on the envelope and then she took his passport. The second lady was a real sweetheart he said. This lady looked through his paperwork and verified that everything was correct. There was only one issue that was cleared up and that was my income. I didn't have 125% to the poverty line and she asked my husband about that and he cleared up the fact that I was in Germany with him and couldn't make money there. She said, it wasn't a problem because if you added the months I was away from the USA, I would have been above the 125% line. After that, there were no issues whatsoever and my hubby signed the Part 2 of the DS-230 and his fingerprints taken. The third person was a nice gentleman who asked all the questions in German.

Questions asked:

What is the petitioner's name?

How did you meet?

When did you marry?

How old is your wife?

That was about it. The gentleman then asked to see photos. My husband left the photoalbum in the car!!! So, my hubby said that the photos were in the car and the gentleman said it wasn't a problem. He had enough proof and said, "Congrats, your visa was approved and will be mailed to you within a week."

All in all, it took 2 hours. He went in at 7:30 and was out at 10:30. The drive to Frankfurt took longer than the whole process (4 1/2 hours!!!!).

If anyone has any additional questions about the experience, just ask!

Mr. and Mrs. Przy

Hi and CONGRATULATIONSSSS,..!!!!!!

I just want to ask you what kind of documentations yours husband had on interview?,..I ask because my wife's interview coming soon so we want to be prepared for interview,...make sure that we have everything,....Thanks and good luck,..!!!!!!!

Thanks Goxi.

I provided him with copies from the I-130, G-325A, I-864, DS-230 and our email copy of the DS-3032. Pretty much I just duplicated the packets I sent out to the California Service Center and the National Visa Center. I had made copies of all the packets and all the supporting documentation needed. In addition to that, he had his interview appointment letter, his passport, his 2 passport pictures and a photoalbum. His medical exam results were faxed automatically to the consulate after his medical appointment that took place on August 4.

While we were well-prepared, the consulate didn't ask to see any documentation and photos were not needed. My husband was asked a couple questions and that was it. Frankfurt has been known to be a pleasant embassy and our experience can validate that. I don't know how it will be for your embassy, but I wish you luck. Just make sure bring along the copies of the documentation you already sent in, in case something got lost. Make sure you have your supporting evidence like pictures, plane tickets and such. That's about it.

Let me know if you still have any questions.

Thanks for answering my question,...That was enough for me,pretty much I have all documentations ready for interview I made all copies of documentation I already send,except those plane tickets,but I think I can find them to,....

And yes one more question about medical exam,...When needs to be done,I know that needs to be done before interview but when one week before or so,.?? Is there rule for that when medical exam needs to be done or ,...?

Thanks again and good luck

[przy 0]

Hey Vjers,

I just called my hubby and got all the details about his interview in Frankfurt this morning....

The arrival: He arrived at the embassy at 6:45am and they were let into the embassy at 7:30am. He showed his interview letter, passport and walked through security with the copies of documents I sent to him.

Inside: He had to talk to 3 different individuals at the consulate. The first lady gathered the payment for shipping his visa to him. It was 4,00EUR for that. He had to write his name on the envelope and then she took his passport. The second lady was a real sweetheart he said. This lady looked through his paperwork and verified that everything was correct. There was only one issue that was cleared up and that was my income. I didn't have 125% to the poverty line and she asked my husband about that and he cleared up the fact that I was in Germany with him and couldn't make money there. She said, it wasn't a problem because if you added the months I was away from the USA, I would have been above the 125% line. After that, there were no issues whatsoever and my hubby signed the Part 2 of the DS-230 and his fingerprints taken. The third person was a nice gentleman who asked all the questions in German.

Questions asked:

What is the petitioner's name?

How did you meet?

When did you marry?

How old is your wife?

That was about it. The gentleman then asked to see photos. My husband left the photoalbum in the car!!! So, my hubby said that the photos were in the car and the gentleman said it wasn't a problem. He had enough proof and said, "Congrats, your visa was approved and will be mailed to you within a week."

All in all, it took 2 hours. He went in at 7:30 and was out at 10:30. The drive to Frankfurt took longer than the whole process (4 1/2 hours!!!!).

If anyone has any additional questions about the experience, just ask!

Mr. and Mrs. Przy

Hi and CONGRATULATIONSSSS,..!!!!!!

I just want to ask you what kind of documentations yours husband had on interview?,..I ask because my wife's interview coming soon so we want to be prepared for interview,...make sure that we have everything,....Thanks and good luck,..!!!!!!!

Thanks Goxi.

I provided him with copies from the I-130, G-325A, I-864, DS-230 and our email copy of the DS-3032. Pretty much I just duplicated the packets I sent out to the California Service Center and the National Visa Center. I had made copies of all the packets and all the supporting documentation needed. In addition to that, he had his interview appointment letter, his passport, his 2 passport pictures and a photoalbum. His medical exam results were faxed automatically to the consulate after his medical appointment that took place on August 4.

While we were well-prepared, the consulate didn't ask to see any documentation and photos were not needed. My husband was asked a couple questions and that was it. Frankfurt has been known to be a pleasant embassy and our experience can validate that. I don't know how it will be for your embassy, but I wish you luck. Just make sure bring along the copies of the documentation you already sent in, in case something got lost. Make sure you have your supporting evidence like pictures, plane tickets and such. That's about it.

Let me know if you still have any questions.

Thanks for answering my question,...That was enough for me,pretty much I have all documentations ready for interview I made all copies of documentation I already send,except those plane tickets,but I think I can find them to,....

And yes one more question about medical exam,...When needs to be done,I know that needs to be done before interview but when one week before or so,.?? Is there rule for that when medical exam needs to be done or ,...?

Thanks again and good luck

Hey Goxi - My husband had his medical on August 4 and his interview on August 13. Everything worked out perfectly. You want to make sure 1) You are able to get an appointment with the consulate doctor in time before your interview and 2) That you can either pick up the results to bring to the embassy, or check to see if the doctor can send the results to the embassy. Usually the medical exams are good for up to 6 months. The main rule regarding medical exams is that is HAS to be done by a consulate doctor. It can't just be any doctor. Other than that... your spouse could go in for medical now, if she wanted. Have he phone ahead and see how things work there. Usually the results are sent to the embassy automatically.

Good luck.

[trinket 30]

Congratulations again przy, and have a happy life ahead with your hubby

[przy 0]

Congratulations again przy, and have a happy life ahead with your hubby

Thanks again, silent!

[Goxi82 0]

Hey Vjers,

I just called my hubby and got all the details about his interview in Frankfurt this morning....

The arrival: He arrived at the embassy at 6:45am and they were let into the embassy at 7:30am. He showed his interview letter, passport and walked through security with the copies of documents I sent to him.

Inside: He had to talk to 3 different individuals at the consulate. The first lady gathered the payment for shipping his visa to him. It was 4,00EUR for that. He had to write his name on the envelope and then she took his passport. The second lady was a real sweetheart he said. This lady looked through his paperwork and verified that everything was correct. There was only one issue that was cleared up and that was my income. I didn't have 125% to the poverty line and she asked my husband about that and he cleared up the fact that I was in Germany with him and couldn't make money there. She said, it wasn't a problem because if you added the months I was away from the USA, I would have been above the 125% line. After that, there were no issues whatsoever and my hubby signed the Part 2 of the DS-230 and his fingerprints taken. The third person was a nice gentleman who asked all the questions in German.

Questions asked:

What is the petitioner's name?

How did you meet?

When did you marry?

How old is your wife?

That was about it. The gentleman then asked to see photos. My husband left the photoalbum in the car!!! So, my hubby said that the photos were in the car and the gentleman said it wasn't a problem. He had enough proof and said, "Congrats, your visa was approved and will be mailed to you within a week."

All in all, it took 2 hours. He went in at 7:30 and was out at 10:30. The drive to Frankfurt took longer than the whole process (4 1/2 hours!!!!).

If anyone has any additional questions about the experience, just ask!

Mr. and Mrs. Przy

Hi and CONGRATULATIONSSSS,..!!!!!!

I just want to ask you what kind of documentations yours husband had on interview?,..I ask because my wife's interview coming soon so we want to be prepared for interview,...make sure that we have everything,....Thanks and good luck,..!!!!!!!

Thanks Goxi.

I provided him with copies from the I-130, G-325A, I-864, DS-230 and our email copy of the DS-3032. Pretty much I just duplicated the packets I sent out to the California Service Center and the National Visa Center. I had made copies of all the packets and all the supporting documentation needed. In addition to that, he had his interview appointment letter, his passport, his 2 passport pictures and a photoalbum. His medical exam results were faxed automatically to the consulate after his medical appointment that took place on August 4.

While we were well-prepared, the consulate didn't ask to see any documentation and photos were not needed. My husband was asked a couple questions and that was it. Frankfurt has been known to be a pleasant embassy and our experience can validate that. I don't know how it will be for your embassy, but I wish you luck. Just make sure bring along the copies of the documentation you already sent in, in case something got lost. Make sure you have your supporting evidence like pictures, plane tickets and such. That's about it.

Let me know if you still have any questions.

Thanks for answering my question,...That was enough for me,pretty much I have all documentations ready for interview I made all copies of documentation I already send,except those plane tickets,but I think I can find them to,....

And yes one more question about medical exam,...When needs to be done,I know that needs to be done before interview but when one week before or so,.?? Is there rule for that when medical exam needs to be done or ,...?

Thanks again and good luck

Hey Goxi - My husband had his medical on August 4 and his interview on August 13. Everything worked out perfectly. You want to make sure 1) You are able to get an appointment with the consulate doctor in time before your interview and 2) That you can either pick up the results to bring to the embassy, or check to see if the doctor can send the results to the embassy. Usually the medical exams are good for up to 6 months. The main rule regarding medical exams is that is HAS to be done by a consulate doctor. It can't just be any doctor. Other than that... your spouse could go in for medical now, if she wanted. Have he phone ahead and see how things work there. Usually the results are sent to the embassy automatically.

Good luck.

Thanks przy again that was helpfull.....Same thing in my country medical exam has to be done by embassy doctor and there is two of them in my country and you have to call them to schedule appoitment for medical exam,..and I don't know yet for the results of medical exam maybe they send to embassy automaticaly or you have in yor hand on interview,..I am going to find out about that,...

I just though that there is some limit when medical exam has to be done some amount of time before interview,...anyway NVC gave me a phone number of embassy and I am going to call them tomorrow and ask them some information and questions,....operator from NVC told me if I have any kind of question I can call embassy and ask them,...

Thanks again and good luck,......

[przy 0]

Hey Vjers,

I just called my hubby and got all the details about his interview in Frankfurt this morning....

The arrival: He arrived at the embassy at 6:45am and they were let into the embassy at 7:30am. He showed his interview letter, passport and walked through security with the copies of documents I sent to him.

Inside: He had to talk to 3 different individuals at the consulate. The first lady gathered the payment for shipping his visa to him. It was 4,00EUR for that. He had to write his name on the envelope and then she took his passport. The second lady was a real sweetheart he said. This lady looked through his paperwork and verified that everything was correct. There was only one issue that was cleared up and that was my income. I didn't have 125% to the poverty line and she asked my husband about that and he cleared up the fact that I was in Germany with him and couldn't make money there. She said, it wasn't a problem because if you added the months I was away from the USA, I would have been above the 125% line. After that, there were no issues whatsoever and my hubby signed the Part 2 of the DS-230 and his fingerprints taken. The third person was a nice gentleman who asked all the questions in German.

Questions asked:

What is the petitioner's name?

How did you meet?

When did you marry?

How old is your wife?

That was about it. The gentleman then asked to see photos. My husband left the photoalbum in the car!!! So, my hubby said that the photos were in the car and the gentleman said it wasn't a problem. He had enough proof and said, "Congrats, your visa was approved and will be mailed to you within a week."

All in all, it took 2 hours. He went in at 7:30 and was out at 10:30. The drive to Frankfurt took longer than the whole process (4 1/2 hours!!!!).

If anyone has any additional questions about the experience, just ask!

Mr. and Mrs. Przy

Hi and CONGRATULATIONSSSS,..!!!!!!

I just want to ask you what kind of documentations yours husband had on interview?,..I ask because my wife's interview coming soon so we want to be prepared for interview,...make sure that we have everything,....Thanks and good luck,..!!!!!!!

Thanks Goxi.

I provided him with copies from the I-130, G-325A, I-864, DS-230 and our email copy of the DS-3032. Pretty much I just duplicated the packets I sent out to the California Service Center and the National Visa Center. I had made copies of all the packets and all the supporting documentation needed. In addition to that, he had his interview appointment letter, his passport, his 2 passport pictures and a photoalbum. His medical exam results were faxed automatically to the consulate after his medical appointment that took place on August 4.

While we were well-prepared, the consulate didn't ask to see any documentation and photos were not needed. My husband was asked a couple questions and that was it. Frankfurt has been known to be a pleasant embassy and our experience can validate that. I don't know how it will be for your embassy, but I wish you luck. Just make sure bring along the copies of the documentation you already sent in, in case something got lost. Make sure you have your supporting evidence like pictures, plane tickets and such. That's about it.

Let me know if you still have any questions.

Thanks for answering my question,...That was enough for me,pretty much I have all documentations ready for interview I made all copies of documentation I already send,except those plane tickets,but I think I can find them to,....

And yes one more question about medical exam,...When needs to be done,I know that needs to be done before interview but when one week before or so,.?? Is there rule for that when medical exam needs to be done or ,...?

Thanks again and good luck

Hey Goxi - My husband had his medical on August 4 and his interview on August 13. Everything worked out perfectly. You want to make sure 1) You are able to get an appointment with the consulate doctor in time before your interview and 2) That you can either pick up the results to bring to the embassy, or check to see if the doctor can send the results to the embassy. Usually the medical exams are good for up to 6 months. The main rule regarding medical exams is that is HAS to be done by a consulate doctor. It can't just be any doctor. Other than that... your spouse could go in for medical now, if she wanted. Have he phone ahead and see how things work there. Usually the results are sent to the embassy automatically.

Good luck.

Thanks przy again that was helpfull.....Same thing in my country medical exam has to be done by embassy doctor and there is two of them in my country and you have to call them to schedule appoitment for medical exam,..and I don't know yet for the results of medical exam maybe they send to embassy automaticaly or you have in yor hand on interview,..I am going to find out about that,...

I just though that there is some limit when medical exam has to be done some amount of time before interview,...anyway NVC gave me a phone number of embassy and I am going to call them tomorrow and ask them some information and questions,....operator from NVC told me if I have any kind of question I can call embassy and ask them,...

Thanks again and good luck,......

Good luck with that then. Take care.

[Dini 0]

Congratulations! (Better late than never right?)

I have a question. Did you guys send in the original and translated ploicecertificate,marriage certificate and birt certificate to NVC or did he have to bring it to Frankfurt? I'm so confuses about it. I would send in the originals and translated copies and make a set of copies for me to bring to Frankfurt. Am I thinking right?

Thank you!

Greetings Dini