K3 FAMILY Hangout - Week of April 27

[Y's_habibitk 2]

some people are actually working today??

[CnT4ever 1]

Not me...I'm going home now too...can't take it anymore. One can only look busy for so long...

[Y's_habibitk 2]

Not me...I'm going home now too...can't take it anymore. One can only look busy for so long...

It's a skill all onto itself ya know

[Married2aTico 0]

It's soooo hard to work! Somewhat good news- the lady from the Congressmann's office called me back this afternoon. She talked to VSC and said they told her they were pulling my file again and expediting it. I'm not getting my hopes up, but still wishing for Lucky Thursday!

[GS4EVER 0]

Not me...I'm going home now too...can't take it anymore. One can only look busy for so long...

Me neither....CNT That was funny!

It's soooo hard to work! Somewhat good news- the lady from the Congressmann's office called me back this afternoon. She talked to VSC and said they told her they were pulling my file again and expediting it. I'm not getting my hopes up, but still wishing for Lucky Thursday!

Good luck! Seems like u r one step closer the magic word!!! (You know what these are... )

P.S. Our CR1 now visible on DHL website. Go CR1 go!

Edited April 29, 2009 by GS4EVER

[JAVC 0]

On another note, I called NVC this morning and teh lovely rep told me my case was under final review...allow more time for completion, also I couldn't log on to the NVC paymnt system, it had a message that NVC was no longer processing that case...and GS told me this happend to her the day before her case was completed, so I'm static!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mayra&JuanK,

You can count on that. I have the same situation on monday morning and called NVC to know the status of the case and it was under review then I called again around 7:00 P.M. and the case was complete. So, you can say you are almost done with NVC. Congrats!!!

[Beth/ Paris Heart 2]

It's soooo hard to work! Somewhat good news- the lady from the Congressmann's office called me back this afternoon. She talked to VSC and said they told her they were pulling my file again and expediting it. I'm not getting my hopes up, but still wishing for Lucky Thursday!

I think my file is on same desk as yours for the past 2 weeks, but I did get a touch today, this time I did not call to induce the touch. Good luck, I sure hope they get off their bunns and get you approved, expediting your file NOW would be great.

Best wishes for a Lucky Thursday!!!

[Mayra&JuanK 0]

On another note, I called NVC this morning and teh lovely rep told me my case was under final review...allow more time for completion, also I couldn't log on to the NVC paymnt system, it had a message that NVC was no longer processing that case...and GS told me this happend to her the day before her case was completed, so I'm static!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mayra&JuanK,

You can count on that. I have the same situation on monday morning and called NVC to know the status of the case and it was under review then I called again around 7:00 P.M. and the case was complete. So, you can say you are almost done with NVC. Congrats!!!

OMG, You guys were so right!!!! I couldn't wait and called after I got off from work, and again the lovely lady (obviously not the same one, but another lovely one!!) told me my case was complete!!!!

GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTTTTTT News!!!!

So, I'm doneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee with NVC, excellent no RFe's good...no more dalys, so my question is how long do I have to wait to get an interview/appt date? ~~~> you know at every stage of the process they give you some generic garbage about the time (processing times) like allow 2-4 weeks, then 2-6 weeks, knowing good and well it does not take that long!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So, I'm not taking the estimate times given at this stage, rather I'm asking my fellow VJ'ers: "how long did it take from case completion to receiving an interview date? (if you are wondering what they told me at this stage: "usually we schedule embassy interview dates the 2nd week of the month for the following month, so pretty much you should know something by the 3rd week of may"

To which I think its totally not true, hopefully! b/c what if they say 3rd week of may, hey u got an appt for 1st week of June... I need time to make travel arrangements, so do tell how yours happend? thanks so much!!!!!!!!!

[GS4EVER 0]

On another note, I called NVC this morning and teh lovely rep told me my case was under final review...allow more time for completion, also I couldn't log on to the NVC paymnt system, it had a message that NVC was no longer processing that case...and GS told me this happend to her the day before her case was completed, so I'm static!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mayra&JuanK,

You can count on that. I have the same situation on monday morning and called NVC to know the status of the case and it was under review then I called again around 7:00 P.M. and the case was complete. So, you can say you are almost done with NVC. Congrats!!!

Hey JAVC, nice to see my fellow NVC buddy! Any word yet on the switch? Wishing u luck!

It's soooo hard to work! Somewhat good news- the lady from the Congressmann's office called me back this afternoon. She talked to VSC and said they told her they were pulling my file again and expediting it. I'm not getting my hopes up, but still wishing for Lucky Thursday!

I think my file is on same desk as yours for the past 2 weeks, but I did get a touch today, this time I did not call to induce the touch. Good luck, I sure hope they get off their bunns and get you approved, expediting your file NOW would be great.

Best wishes for a Lucky Thursday!!!

Good luck Paris Heart! I rmb ur crazy story!! It's nice that things are moving fast for u considering u had to start all over again! I can't believe it's already been 2 mons since u were last with ur husband. How times flies! Now if only it could fly ahead 2 more mons. I will be such a happy camper

On another note, I called NVC this morning and teh lovely rep told me my case was under final review...allow more time for completion, also I couldn't log on to the NVC paymnt system, it had a message that NVC was no longer processing that case...and GS told me this happend to her the day before her case was completed, so I'm static!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mayra&JuanK,

You can count on that. I have the same situation on monday morning and called NVC to know the status of the case and it was under review then I called again around 7:00 P.M. and the case was complete. So, you can say you are almost done with NVC. Congrats!!!

OMG, You guys were so right!!!! I couldn't wait and called after I got off from work, and again the lovely lady (obviously not the same one, but another lovely one!!) told me my case was complete!!!!

GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTTTTTT News!!!!

So, I'm doneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee with NVC, excellent no RFe's good...no more dalys, so my question is how long do I have to wait to get an interview/appt date? ~~~> you know at every stage of the process they give you some generic garbage about the time (processing times) like allow 2-4 weeks, then 2-6 weeks, knowing good and well it does not take that long!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So, I'm not taking the estimate times given at this stage, rather I'm asking my fellow VJ'ers: "how long did it take from case completion to receiving an interview date? (if you are wondering what they told me at this stage: "usually we schedule embassy interview dates the 2nd week of the month for the following month, so pretty much you should know something by the 3rd week of may"

To which I think its totally not true, hopefully! b/c what if they say 3rd week of may, hey u got an appt for 1st week of June... I need time to make travel arrangements, so do tell how yours happend? thanks so much!!!!!!!!!

Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyy big fat congratulations for my girlie!!! Awesome, Mayra!!! So happy for ya!

[Mayra&JuanK 0]

Thank you GS, thank you, I'm static...just wondering how much longer to wait to hear a date?

geeeeeeeeeez, this is never ending...but happy!!!

[Married2aTico 0]

check out my siggy...

WOOHOO and god bless Maureen at Rep. Larson's office!

too stunned yet for happy dance, but I'm sure it will come...

[GS4EVER 0]

You should definitely have a date for June You can now officially join us in the "Expecting June Interview thread" and "Interview Waiting Club". I will PM u the links. So glad u will join me in the interview waiting journey

P.S. You can check out my timeline and other Vjers timelines to get an idea as soon as u join us in the above 2 threads I mentioned.

check out my siggy...

WOOHOO and god bless Maureen at Rep. Larson's office!

too stunned yet for happy dance, but I'm sure it will come...

Did I miss ur approval??? Ur timeline reflects u got ur NOA today!!!

[Y's_habibitk 2]

FUCKN A C!!

congrats mayra

what a damn good day!

[Serendipity_ 0]

check out my siggy...

WOOHOO and god bless Maureen at Rep. Larson's office!

too stunned yet for happy dance, but I'm sure it will come...

CONGRATULATIONS C

About time VSC did something Really Happy for you!

[queuedup 1]

Hello Everyone!!! I'm back!!! As promised, her is my wife's interview experience at the Mumbai Consulate:

She arrived at VFS at 6:30m however, The Stars and Stripes Lounge was closed, the lounge opened at 6:50am.

She went inside, and was on the bus headed to the consulate by 7:15am. She was brought to the front of the line, and entered the consulate. A few minutes later my wife came out to hand me back the DVDs for our wedding video since they were not allowed into the consulate. She went back in, and again the security personnel sent her back outside since she had a greeting card that played music as part of the relationship proof package, which was also not allowed in the consulate. She finally cleared security and was given a token. She was then quickly called for her fingerprints within two minutes. Her name was called and she met with an Indian Officer, who asked for the original interview letter, vfs receipt, medical report, police clearance certificates.

The Indian officer then proceeded to ask her the following questions:

1. In what language would you like me to ask you the questions in, Gujarati or English?

2. What is your father's name?

3. What is your mother's maiden name?

4. What is your husband's date of birth?

5. How long has your husband been living in the united states?

6. Is this your first marriage?

Then all of the original documents were returned. They called her name after an hour since other people where ahead of her at this point since she had to come out of the consulate twice before clearing security. My wife went to the window, and there was an American officer and a Gujarati translator. My wife was asked to sign the DS-230 part II and then took the oath to tell the truth. The American officer then asked her the following questions:

1. What is your husband's name?

2. What is your husband's DOB?

3. What does your husband do for a living?

4. Does your husband have any siblings?

5. What is his brother's name?

6. Is his brother younger or older then your husband?

7. What does your husband's brother do?

8. Why doesn't your husband's brother work?

9. What does your father-in-law do?

10. Is this your first marriage?

11. How did you meet?

12. Do you have any kids?

13. How long has it been since you have been married?

14. How many people attended the wedding?

15. Do you have pictures with the two of you together?

At this point my wife gave the American officer the 300+ photos of our wedding ceremony and with friends and family. The officer flipped through all of the pictures and then picked a picture of my parents and asked my wife who they were. The officer returned the pictures, and then said the magical words "Your Visa is approved".

The officer said the visa would arrive by mail, and my wife asked if she can pick it up at VFS, the officer said you can try VFS after 5pm. At 5:30pm my wife went to the VFS office and picked up her passport with Visa, and the sealed envelope!!!