File to sdo to sched interview

[jaz00mine 8]

How long after case arrives to sdo have intviews been sched? Just trying to get an idea

As in how long did it take them to give you an interview day?

Edited April 30, 2011 by jaz00mine

[Aztec&Taino 144]

How long after case arrives to sdo have intviews been sched? Just trying to get an idea

As in how long did it take them to give you an interview day?

Hi Jaz!

You can look at my timeline to get an idea. We were lucky in that it was quite speedy after NOA 2 to get our interview (about 6 weeks), yet from looking at the latest interview dates at Santo Domingo they have slowed down...

Yet, the standard used to be about 3 months between NOA 2 and interview date, so at least is not that slow. You can always be thankful to not be interviewing at Montreal where they have to wait months and months for an interview!

Just make sure to keep calling the visa specialist and one of these days you will be pleasantly surprised!

Best wishes!

[MrTee12 64]

I agree with Aztec @ Taino. The standard processing time from NOA2 to Interview Date is 3 months. However, its not set in stone. Check the timelines and see how other members' cases are going.

[MrsAmancio 1]

mine was 3 months.....u can find out the date a lot sooner though.....keep buggin the Visa Specialists....i'd LOVE to be a Visa Specialist just taking phone calls and making peoples day!!!!! hmmmmmm

[MrsAmancio 1]

I agree with Aztec @ Taino. The standard processing time from NOA2 to Interview Date is 3 months. However, its not set in stone. Check the timelines and see how other members' cases are going.

Question Mr. Tee...im looking at your timeline...curious....so it took 3 months for you to get your green card for the wifey after AOS? wow i dont even know the process of AOS and all of that yet..my next step after this 1st interview and immigration is to starting educating myself on AOS ...soc sec filing...work authorization temporary etc....this is a lifestyle!!!

[MrTee12 64]

Question Mr. Tee...im looking at your timeline...curious....so it took 3 months for you to get your green card for the wifey after AOS? wow i dont even know the process of AOS and all of that yet..my next step after this 1st interview and immigration is to starting educating myself on AOS ...soc sec filing...work authorization temporary etc....this is a lifestyle!!!

Yes it only took 3 months for her (which is a really good time). Many couples wait up 5 months. The AOS process can be another frustrating "waiting period"; just this time you have your "love" by your side. The most difficult part was her not working and/or studying for 6 months. Once she arrived we waited and planned a small wedding just before the 90 day time limit. We filed for AOS a week after our wedding. She was so tired of staying home (while I worked) and she wanted to contribute and help out financially and not bore herself too much. Although, she talked to her family everyday, cleaned, and made plans for us, it was still hard. Just communicate with your husband and open his eyes up to this reality of "waiting again". Just find time for each other after work and keep his spirits up.

Note: Many cases, the filer will receive their work authorization card 1-2 month before Green Card, so he can work until he gets his green card.

[Aztec&Taino 144]

Yes it only took 3 months for her (which is a really good time). Many couples wait up 5 months. The AOS process can be another frustrating "waiting period"; just this time you have your "love" by your side. The most difficult part was her not working and/or studying for 6 months. Once she arrived we waited and planned a small wedding just before the 90 day time limit. We filed for AOS a week after our wedding. She was so tired of staying home (while I worked) and she wanted to contribute and help out financially and not bore herself too much. Although, she talked to her family everyday, cleaned, and made plans for us, it was still hard. Just communicate with your husband and open his eyes up to this reality of "waiting again". Just find time for each other after work and keep his spirits up.

Note: Many cases, the filer will receive their work authorization card 1-2 month before Green Card, so he can work until he gets his green card.

Wonderful post MrTee12!

Something that I would like to add in terms of my own experience (and from a female USC viewpoint) is that there might be problems in regards to the trials and challenges of the K1 visa process, particularly for male beneficiaries. The fact that the K1 visa holder cannot work is frustrating enough, but for a Latino male who is hardworking and used to working for a living it can be an emasculating experience. Therefore, I would advise the female petitioners to make sure to enroll their fiances in school, ESL classes, activities (gym and social sports clubs), house projects, etc. that will make their fiances feel occupied, useful, and needed.

Best wishes!

[MrsAmancio 1]

Yes it only took 3 months for her (which is a really good time). Many couples wait up 5 months. The AOS process can be another frustrating "waiting period"; just this time you have your "love" by your side. The most difficult part was her not working and/or studying for 6 months. Once she arrived we waited and planned a small wedding just before the 90 day time limit. We filed for AOS a week after our wedding. She was so tired of staying home (while I worked) and she wanted to contribute and help out financially and not bore herself too much. Although, she talked to her family everyday, cleaned, and made plans for us, it was still hard. Just communicate with your husband and open his eyes up to this reality of "waiting again". Just find time for each other after work and keep his spirits up.

Note: Many cases, the filer will receive their work authorization card 1-2 month before Green Card, so he can work until he gets his green card.

Thanks for this insight.... you nailed it. we just have to understand that waiting is unavoidable and make the best of it. then the opportunities will be there!!!

[MrsAmancio 1]

Wonderful post MrTee12!

Something that I would like to add in terms of my own experience (and from a female USC viewpoint) is that there might be problems in regards to the trials and challenges of the K1 visa process, particularly for male beneficiaries. The fact that the K1 visa holder cannot work is frustrating enough, but for a Latino male who is hardworking and used to working for a living it can be an emasculating experience. Therefore, I would advise the female petitioners to make sure to enroll their fiances in school, ESL classes, activities (gym and social sports clubs), house projects, etc. that will make their fiances feel occupied, useful, and needed.

Best wishes!

so true sis!! he was just asking me..what am I going to do while you're at work?? I think library....gym..ESL classes to meet others...errands...job researching....all good ways to pass the time. but you are right...for a Latino male...muy deficil