Only given 2 weeks for interview in Italy!

[Susan+Masoud 0]

We got our SIF and case complete in 2 weeks after sending in the last set of forms to NVC.

We figured it will take a while to hear back, so I"m in Iran visiting my wife for 2 weeks when just 3 days ago we got an email from NVC.

The email says our case is completed at NVC and we are scheduled for interview on Aug 2nd in Naples Italy.

The interview date is exactly 2 weeks from the email date that was sent from NVC.

At first we were so happy to hear we got an interview already. We were shocked with joy!!!

But, then the reality hit us... She needs to get a visa for travel to Italy from Iran. To get her visa the Italian embassy requires we first get airline tickets, hotel reservations and get in a 2 day waiting list just to get inside the Italian embassy in Tehran to apply for her visa. It seems impossible in this short amount of time. Not sure how long it takes for them to get her visa. They also require the letter for interview at US embassy in Italy for this, so we can't just get her visa in advance.

The airline tickets are also twice as expensive (because of short notice) and non-refundable so if for some reason the visa for Italy takes more than 3-4 days to get, we loose lots of money.

Now, although I hate to do this I have to ask to reschedule the interview date.

The letter from NVC didn't say anything about medical exam or how to schedule for one either, just says you're scheduled for interview on Aug 2, 2011 at Naples, Italy.

Not very helpful at all, so I spent hours on the internet trying to figure out how or where we would need to go for medical exam.

We're still not sure if we can just show up or we have to make an appointment.

Anyway, does anyone know where / who we need to contact for interview rescheduling?

The letter from NVC doesn't give any specific information on that either. It says some embassies schedule their own and others utilize outside service. It gives some direction to go to NVC site to determine this, but going there doesn't give much more info either.

We are bumbed that we couldn't stay with Aug 2nd date, but don't have much choice to get thing done in time.

If anybody knows where / how to contact for re-scheduling and anymore info on medical requirements please let us know.

[Max1gk 68]

only 2 weeks?? Amazing! I hope I'll be just as lucky after NVC...all the best guys and good luck!

Edited July 23, 2011 by Max1gk

[Lidia & JB 4]

We got our SIF and case complete in 2 weeks after sending in the last set of forms to NVC.

We figured it will take a while to hear back, so I"m in Iran visiting my wife for 2 weeks when just 3 days ago we got an email from NVC.

The email says our case is completed at NVC and we are scheduled for interview on Aug 2nd in Naples Italy.

The interview date is exactly 2 weeks from the email date that was sent from NVC.

At first we were so happy to hear we got an interview already. We were shocked with joy!!!

But, then the reality hit us... She needs to get a visa for travel to Italy from Iran. To get her visa the Italian embassy requires we first get airline tickets, hotel reservations and get in a 2 day waiting list just to get inside the Italian embassy in Tehran to apply for her visa. It seems impossible in this short amount of time. Not sure how long it takes for them to get her visa. They also require the letter for interview at US embassy in Italy for this, so we can't just get her visa in advance.

The airline tickets are also twice as expensive (because of short notice) and non-refundable so if for some reason the visa for Italy takes more than 3-4 days to get, we loose lots of money.

Now, although I hate to do this I have to ask to reschedule the interview date.

The letter from NVC didn't say anything about medical exam or how to schedule for one either, just says you're scheduled for interview on Aug 2, 2011 at Naples, Italy.

Not very helpful at all, so I spent hours on the internet trying to figure out how or where we would need to go for medical exam.

We're still not sure if we can just show up or we have to make an appointment.

Anyway, does anyone know where / who we need to contact for interview rescheduling?

The letter from NVC doesn't give any specific information on that either. It says some embassies schedule their own and others utilize outside service. It gives some direction to go to NVC site to determine this, but going there doesn't give much more info either.

We are bumbed that we couldn't stay with Aug 2nd date, but don't have much choice to get thing done in time.

If anybody knows where / how to contact for re-scheduling and anymore info on medical requirements please let us know.

Call the Embassy Monday 1st thing in the morning, they are the only ones who can really help you. All you'll get from here are speculations, each visa process case is unique.

And you know what? You've been through the hardest part of the process, keep the faith, everything will be ok.

Good luck

[Ryan H 3,812]

OP: To reschedule the interview, contact the US Consulate in Napoli.

For the medical examination, see this State Department link for medical examinations in Napoli.

I've also quoted a section below from this page from the Consulate:

Notice to Immigrant Visa Applicants Concerning Medical Examination and Vaccination Requirements

Medical Examination

U.S. law requires that every immigrant visa applicant undergo a medical examination by a doctor certified by the U.S. Public Health Service . Children under 15 years old will receive only a general physical examination. Adults will undergo a medical interview and a general physical examination, as well as a chest X-ray, blood tests and specialized tests when applicable. NOTE: Pregnant women are not required to have an X-ray. Please inform doctors at time of examination of any pregnancy.

Applicants or accompanying family members afflicted with serious illnesses should bring copies of their medical records for evaluation by the doctors conducting the medical examination.

The examination fee for persons fifteen years of age or over is Euro 160 and for persons under fifteen years of age Euro 60. You must pay at the time of the examination. The physician accepts payment for the medical examination in local currency only.

[Susan+Masoud 0]

So, here is the latest...

We contacted the US consulate in Italy and they told us we must call the VISA information center hot-line for interview reschedule within 5 days (just before the Aug 2 interview date). We called the Visa Inf. Center (charged 15 euros for call)on July 27th, but they told us they could not reschedule this interview, because it was initiated by NVC in US. They said, if they schedule another appointment, then both appointments will be deleted by US embassy in Italy (both the initial one and the new one!). So, intead they wrote an email to US consulate in Naples, Italy and asked them to reschedule.

I followed up by an email to the US embassy in Naples, and told them we called VIC and asked for reschedule, but they could not do it. 3 days later, they replied back saying they will send her name to Italian embassy in Tehran (for her Schengen visa to Italy) as soon as an appointment is scheduled. They send the names of applicants going to Italy for interview, so that Italian embassy knows they are going there for an interview and give them visa.

Now, we're wondering if the US embassy will be doing the reschedule or we need to call the VIC to reschudle again?

This phase of the process is probably most confusing and not much information is available anywhere!