NVC May 2010 Edition!

[zenaxe 22]

I think you need to add a disclaimer to that.

*except if your dealing with Montreal, then its anyones guess when you will get one* <---- lol

Montreal has historically been slow...gee then what are they doing about it? If it's slow and ineffective, doesn't it make sense to address the issues? Perhaps there hasn't been enough complaint or concern to actually do much about it. I can't blame the consulate if they are swamped but what's being done to address the workload? Montreal has been operating with a 3 - 5 month delay. Those who case completed Apr 8, and 9th got June interviews and were advised May 1, 3rd. Hardly what NVC will tell you given that they say they only schedule in the 2nd week of May for June....yup I believe that. That was quite encouraging to see the April people getting June. There is still a chance the rest of us Apr completions can get June but we're now into the 3rd week of May and I haven't seen anyone adding to the MTL timeline. How is it that NVC hasn't scheduled one that we are aware of over the last week?

There's still a shot given the next few days but my concern is if they only schedule one or two for June, like May with two, then July could be only two or so, then it's Aug for two and.....

I enjoy ranting it seems.

[*****S*D***** 0]

I'm posting for aishahossam They have a JUNE 23rd interview date Congratulations Sister!!! Her case complete was on May 7th She also wanted me to congratulate everyone and wish everyone a smooth visa journey!!!

[sachinky 465]

2 days, 10 hours, 56 minutes, and 27 seconds till departure time!

So happy!

[*****S*D***** 0]

2 days, 10 hours, 56 minutes, and 27 seconds till departure time!

So happy!

aishahossam and I are very happy for you!!! :dance: I can't wait to be where you both are!!! I would just be happy with an rfe or a sif for now

[Lji 0]

2 days, 10 hours, 56 minutes, and 27 seconds till departure time!

So happy!

Congrats sachi!! Remember to get to the immigration counter once you arrive stateside as quickly as possible

[gina_raluca 14]

aishahossam and I are very happy for you!!! :dance: I can't wait to be where you both are!!! I would just be happy with an rfe or a sif for now

No, no RFE! It's better to wait for a few more days and get a SIF, than to deal with an RFE. Good luck! Hope you will get case complete this week.

2 days, 10 hours, 56 minutes, and 27 seconds till departure time!

So happy!

Time will go by really fast. Enjoy these last few days at home and hope you will not get delayed in Europe if you have a layover there.

Edited May 17, 2010 by gina_raluca

[sachinky 465]

aishahossam and I are very happy for you!!! :dance: I can't wait to be where you both are!!! I would just be happy with an rfe or a sif for now

Thanks and good luck to you both on your visa journeys! No RFEs!

Congrats sachi!! Remember to get to the immigration counter once you arrive stateside as quickly as possible

Thanks, Lji. I will be pushing and shoving people to get to the front of the line as soon as possible.

Time will go by really fast. Enjoy these last few days at home and hope you will not get delayed in Europe if you have a layover there.

Thanks. I've been following the news closely. It looks like things will settle down by Wednesday. So far, only U.K. airports have been affected, London is still operating. I have a 3 hour layover in Frankfurt so keeping fingers crossed!

[Deb+Steve 13]

Thanks and good luck to you both on your visa journeys! No RFEs!

Thanks, Lji. I will be pushing and shoving people to get to the front of the line as soon as possible.

Thanks. I've been following the news closely. It looks like things will settle down by Wednesday. So far, only U.K. airports have been affected, London is still operating. I have a 3 hour layover in Frankfurt so keeping fingers crossed!

Will keep my fingers crossed for you but I doubt it will affect you. Have a wiener for me while you're there ... heard they are closing both London airports today, though.

[sachinky 465]

Hokay. Weiner and a beer.

[Deb+Steve 13]

Hokay. Weiner and a beer.

Ohhh beer ... most excellent!!

[Raluca805 1]

Sachi can you please post your interview experience? Congratulations for your visa, i have been out of town for few days so i did not have a chance to check the site for some time.I am happy that everything went good for you and i wish you a safe and nice trip to US. Congrats again ! xoxo

[Married2009 32]

Just called NVC - no interview date. Next hope - that we will get one for July, and hear about it by the first part of June. This business of waiting after all the 'hard' stuff is done is very disheartening. The AVR says wait 6 - 8 weeks, I will be nice, and give them til June 1st(which will be 7 weeks). June 2, I am calling my senator.

Edited May 17, 2010 by Married2009

[Deep2009 18]

You will be fine with the ASH and 3 hrs layover...

Just remember to let us know your POE experience.

--- My update --- Finally, waiting for all civil documents that were mailed to me using a courier service.

Thanks and good luck to you both on your visa journeys! No RFEs!

Thanks, Lji. I will be pushing and shoving people to get to the front of the line as soon as possible.

Thanks. I've been following the news closely. It looks like things will settle down by Wednesday. So far, only U.K. airports have been affected, London is still operating. I have a 3 hour layover in Frankfurt so keeping fingers crossed!

Edited May 17, 2010 by Deep2009

[Sean John 0]

Congratulations to all with Interview Dates last week!

On I side note, my wife's still freaking out about the whole interview and proof of on-going relationship evidence. Even though she has printed out tons of emails,chat logs,screen shots of our yahoo video chats,123greetings,receipts of me sending her flowers and cake and some other irrelevant stuff.

I dont know if this will help someone, but my cousin went through the process last week at the Chennai consulate and said he was scrutinized by a very mean older white lady and that she asked for and went through all the evidence. Apparently he handed her an envelope with about 900 pages of emails and chats(!).

But he was sent back and asked to hand over additional stuff to the VFS. She asked him to send them a photocopy of the USC's passport that was notarized in the USA. Also proof of address the same way. I would never have thought they would ask something like this! But I'm glad I talked to him. I'm gonna mail those over tomorrow and hopefully they'll be there in time for the interview.

Just trying to cover all bases as quickly as I can.

[Deep2009 18]

I have never heard of USC passport notarized in US and proof of address

What are you sending her -

1. Your passport notarized in US.

2. Your license copy notarized in US that shows your address.

Congratulations to all with Interview Dates last week!

On I side note, my wife's still freaking out about the whole interview and proof of on-going relationship evidence. Even though she has printed out tons of emails,chat logs,screen shots of our yahoo video chats,123greetings,receipts of me sending her flowers and cake and some other irrelevant stuff.

I dont know if this will help someone, but my cousin went through the process last week at the Chennai consulate and said he was scrutinized by a very mean older white lady and that she asked for and went through all the evidence. Apparently he handed her an envelope with about 900 pages of emails and chats(!).

But he was sent back and asked to hand over additional stuff to the VFS. She asked him to send them a photocopy of the USC's passport that was notarized in the USA. Also proof of address the same way. I would never have thought they would ask something like this! But I'm glad I talked to him. I'm gonna mail those over tomorrow and hopefully they'll be there in time for the interview.

Just trying to cover all bases as quickly as I can.

Edited May 17, 2010 by Deep2009