Nervous!!

[cca 13]

Hi guys,

I have an interview date of 20th october. Im so so happy but now nerves and worries are setting in I know im probs being stupid but i cant handle a week of worrying like this so i will tell u guys the issue and see if you can calm my nerves heheh

Basically i went over to the USA on a J1 (cultural exchange visa- which is NOT subject to the 2yr homestay by the way) in the summer 2007 and lost my passport and with it my i94 card arrival/departure card.

I wanted to replace this and so i paid the $450 filing fee to get a replacment of this but a month later i hadnt receiveed anything, not even a notice of reciept! I kept calling saying i was leaving soon and i needed it and basically wht was the deal and they just said i had to wait!!?? Bit weird as i had to leave due to my visa expiration was coming close.

Well anyway in the end i had to go to the airport without this even though i paid. I expected hassle at the airport but the airport staff just gave me another one to fill out before i boarded the plane (i was kinda angry at this as i paid $450 to get a replacment!!)

A few months ago a letter arrived at andrews saying 'abandoment of case' I mean ####### i didnt abandon it , I had to go home!!!!

Basically im worried that on my interview the consulate will start to investigate and resecrh stuff and see this 'abandoment' come up on their database which are all linked and think i overstayed! And then deny me without even being allowed to explain and tell me that I will have to appeal if i want to take it up!

I have bank statements showing card transactions at the airport on day i left and then the next day in London. I also have an email from Northwest airlines to say that they will be able to confirm the passeneger list if ned be.

But if this all DOES come up in the interview, will i even be given a chance to show all this or will they say take it up as an appeal?

Do u think im overworrying anyway?? I hope so, i hope its just pre-interview nerves. All my paperwork is in order, my medical shows im completeley healthy and i have no convictions.

well any advice will be great guys. look forward to hearing ur opinions

[payxibka 10,047]

There are many reasons that cause visa ineligibility but abandonement of a case is not one of them.....

[Laura+Tom 2]

I'm sure you will be fine. Good luck at your interview.

[Donna-marie 0]

i dont have any advice for you cos i dont know, but wooohooooooo u r nearly there good luck with the interview.

[vickydeutsch 0]

Do not overworry!!!! Just tell the truth if they ask you. I was worried because I went to the USA with a tourist visa and the i adjusted my status to F1. I stayed 5 years but not illegally, i changed my status and studied, then i worked for a year through OPT (optional practical trainning) and then returned to Peru. While i was working there, the president of the company told me he wanted me to work one more year in his company so he sponsored me with a temporary work visa. When it was approved, I had to return to Peru and ask for a visa here. I went to my interview and the lady gave me a hard time telling me that i overstayed in the USA; because they got me a tourist visa and i took advantage of the situation and studied there. I had everything with me to show her I didnt overstay but she didnt want to see anything. She denied my work visa and cancelled my tourist visa.

Today i got my interview and I was worried that they would start with the same topic but i explained how i changed status and i didnt overstayed and the consul told me: it's ok, dont worry, everyhting is perfect. So just in case, take all the paperwork with you. if he asks you, tell him exactly how the things were and be prepared to show evidence of that.

Good luck with your interview and remember to tell the truth!!

[cca 13]

Thank u so much for all ur responses.

So u think if they brng it up ill have a chance at least to explain? I have bank statements ect for proof. I just dont want them to deny me without me being able to explain there and then at the consulate.

wow i hope this week goes fast

[Ana&D 0]

Do not overworry!!!! Just tell the truth if they ask you. I was worried because I went to the USA with a tourist visa and the i adjusted my status to F1. I stayed 5 years but not illegally, i changed my status and studied, then i worked for a year through OPT (optional practical trainning) and then returned to Peru. While i was working there, the president of the company told me he wanted me to work one more year in his company so he sponsored me with a temporary work visa. When it was approved, I had to return to Peru and ask for a visa here. I went to my interview and the lady gave me a hard time telling me that i overstayed in the USA; because they got me a tourist visa and i took advantage of the situation and studied there. I had everything with me to show her I didnt overstay but she didnt want to see anything. She denied my work visa and cancelled my tourist visa.

Today i got my interview and I was worried that they would start with the same topic but i explained how i changed status and i didnt overstayed and the consul told me: it's ok, dont worry, everyhting is perfect. So just in case, take all the paperwork with you. if he asks you, tell him exactly how the things were and be prepared to show evidence of that.

Good luck with your interview and remember to tell the truth!!

Some excellent advice . Just come prepared and I'm sure everything will go just fine!!! I doubt they won't give u a chance to speak for yourself Best of luck

[cca 13]

thanks guys, i love this site!!!

Hopefully in just over a week ill look at this wall msg andthink..why was i so worried!!!

Just when something means the world to you, its hard not to panic

[vickydeutsch 0]

thanks guys, i love this site!!!

Hopefully in just over a week ill look at this wall msg andthink..why was i so worried!!!

Just when something means the world to you, its hard not to panic

Yes, exactly how I felt yesterday....I was extremely worried and now that i was approved I laugh because I was worried for nothing. Just tell the truth and be yourself, everyhting will be ok. They are usually nice and let you explain things.....GOOD LUCK!!!!!

[ladyinpink 1]

Hi guys,

I have an interview date of 20th october. Im so so happy but now nerves and worries are setting in I know im probs being stupid but i cant handle a week of worrying like this so i will tell u guys the issue and see if you can calm my nerves heheh

Basically i went over to the USA on a J1 (cultural exchange visa- which is NOT subject to the 2yr homestay by the way) in the summer 2007 and lost my passport and with it my i94 card arrival/departure card.

I wanted to replace this and so i paid the $450 filing fee to get a replacment of this but a month later i hadnt receiveed anything, not even a notice of reciept! I kept calling saying i was leaving soon and i needed it and basically wht was the deal and they just said i had to wait!!?? Bit weird as i had to leave due to my visa expiration was coming close.

Well anyway in the end i had to go to the airport without this even though i paid. I expected hassle at the airport but the airport staff just gave me another one to fill out before i boarded the plane (i was kinda angry at this as i paid $450 to get a replacment!!)

A few months ago a letter arrived at andrews saying 'abandoment of case' I mean ####### i didnt abandon it , I had to go home!!!!

Basically im worried that on my interview the consulate will start to investigate and resecrh stuff and see this 'abandoment' come up on their database which are all linked and think i overstayed! And then deny me without even being allowed to explain and tell me that I will have to appeal if i want to take it up!

I have bank statements showing card transactions at the airport on day i left and then the next day in London. I also have an email from Northwest airlines to say that they will be able to confirm the passeneger list if ned be.

But if this all DOES come up in the interview, will i even be given a chance to show all this or will they say take it up as an appeal?

Do u think im overworrying anyway?? I hope so, i hope its just pre-interview nerves. All my paperwork is in order, my medical shows im completeley healthy and i have no convictions.

well any advice will be great guys. look forward to hearing ur opinions

Relaxed just be confident to your self

you cant do it!!!!!!!!! wish you Luck

tell your self your the BEST........

:energy:

[luckytxn 2,265]

Stop worrying and go get that Visa. Good luck and I will say a prayer for you.

[Ronnie and Kris 0]

Hi goodluck to your interview.. Dont worry you can do it.

Anyway we have same schedule... Cheeer Up!!!!