F1 case complete and waiting for visa # availability

[javisakid 64]

I'm happy we now have an idea what will happen next month. I guess the question will be finding out whether it moves for three weeks or four weeks (or possibly more?).

[Grace A 12]

Sure vini .. I am waiting.. Thanks hope ur hear from them soon

[Grace A 12]

Javisakid I don't think they will be jumping too much for the coming months... Almost 3 years of retrogression is a bit too much for them and they will do everything to avoid it... Well so I think... As long as they continue moving...

[Oli 10]

or the first week of March... I still havent received my call yet guys.. still giving them some time. I think i will hear from them next week though

Grace, best of luck to you! I sincerely wish that you hear from embassy as early as possible.

[Grace A 12]

Thanks Oli and the best of luck to you too my friend... I'm wondering if I should give them a call

[vini515 9]

How much do you think will move VB next month? Do you think they stick to they prediction of 3 - 4 weeks?

[PatientMan 23]

How much do you think will move VB next month? Do you think they stick to they prediction of 3 - 4 weeks?

My feeling is 4 weeks for this month (march 15) and 3 weeks for the following month.

So If/when you (march 1) get it, 3 weeks are secure but I really hope for atleast march 15.

My PD is end of March, and I noticed we dont have anybody in the 8-15 and 15-22 range for march.

Good luck to all of us.

Edited February 26, 2013 by PatientMan

[Oli 10]

Thanks Oli and the best of luck to you too my friend... I'm wondering if I should give them a call

Hi Grace, i have a good perception of you. I believe that you are gentle and tactful with your choice of words. Your follow up call with NVC will not cause them any negative feelings. Side by side, you are only taking positive actions for the sake of yourself and your family.

Take a deep breath before you call and smile when you speak with them.

May God be with you!

[PatientMan 23]

Where is everybody?

[vini515 9]

Here i am , tomorrow starts the waiting

[f1junkie 54]

Hey guys this is really a no brainer we can expect 1 MONTH movement and after that I should have 5 more months to go before I am current

[aaydrian 479]

Thanks Oli and the best of luck to you too my friend... I'm wondering if I should give them a call

Based on what I know you can't simply call the US embassy in JA to ask about a certain case. They would somehow have to have a contact # for you and the only way for that to happen is to email the IV unit of the embassy (including said #) and pray that they think your query is important enough, something that can't be answered by reading any government websites or something that is in their capacity to answer for them to give you a call or reply with a personalized email.

What I think you should do is call the DOS and ask what is the status of your case. Or you can try by checking your online visa status at https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?eQs=o/iS8zDpeAKjMWCuebHqOw==

It is a bit inaccurate/slow in updating info so still call DOS)

Since you're current your status should be saying 'Ready' as you are scheduled for an interview and your case is at your local USEM. However you haven't received packet 4 and it could mean that for some reason NVC has not forwarded your case to the embassy. If the latter is the case, calling or emailing the embassy won't help since the don't have your file.

So get an answer from DOS so you can know exatcly what you/yoir petitioner/choice of agent need to do.

Edited February 28, 2013 by aaydrian

[KaviF1FamilyBased 1]

Hello,

My Priority Date was : Dec 22,2005

Interview Date :21/02/2013

Tine:7:30AM

Location : Mumbai Consulate

Passport with with received :26/02/2013

Interview Experience:

Arrived at the consulate at 7:10,a huge line outside scared me off.But luckily we get go in strainght bypassing the never ending line for H1b etc

The interview letter is verified and a tooken number is given and await my turn

The lady at the first window, asks for PCC and any other other document that needs to be produced at the time of interview ( I had to just take my PCC)

Then finger printing of left & right four fingers and the thumbs.The original documents are returned and then was asked to wait for the interview by the CO.

Wait for my turn for the interview and i go.

Interview Questions:

1. Who is the petitioner - Mom

2. Why did the petitioner go to the US - Be with my sister

3. When did she get her citizenship - told him the year

4. I see you've traveled to the US on B2 visa, Have u overstayed? - No

5. I see uve worked in the US, which states have you worked? - listed

6. Does your mom work? - No

7. Does she stay with your sister? - yes

8. When did you last see your mother? - She is with me right now for the interview, waiting outside

9. Any pics of you with your mom? - Gave him a few pics

Then he closed the window for 5 seconds, then came back and said. Your visa is approved and have a safe trip to the US. then gave me a paper for the new immigrant fees that should be paid prior to traveling.

and thats about it,came out of the consulate by 8:20.

Was tracking my passport online and on 26/2/2013, the passport arrived at the location i had chosen for the passport delivery option.

The experience was great,very organized process and every one was pleasant.

Good Luck guys

[Oli 10]

Kavi, congratulations to you and your family! I also thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. I wish that you have a safe trip to US and enjoy a bright and happy life there too.

[Grace A 12]

Aaydrian thanks for the input but I'm a little different from the norm.. My case was backlogged... I was interviewed already and everything just to get the visa stamped then retrogression for over 24 months... Calling the DOS would not help me at this point theywill refer me back to the embassy in Ja.. The thing with the Jamaican embassy us that for the immigrants u can onlyemIl them and hope they will respond.. They usually respond to me so I wAs sort of waiting.. Like Oli said trying to be patient and not rush them u know giving them the 30 day period to see if I will be contacted.. But as Oli said patience is running out! So I am sending an email off to them right now!

Will let u know the outcome.. It's still not too late for them to send me the IL or give me a call with an appointment date..