October Interviews

[Lytha 2]

I don't think they are putting a visa in your passport at this time. After you submit what they are asking for, that is when the turnaround clock to you receiving your passport back with a visa starts. When you turn in your joint sponsor's proof of citizenship, ask them how long it will take for you to receive your passport back.

I will, as I call them tomorrow... From all the shock i forgot to ask them all this... Hopefully will know more tomorrow...

[Dave and Kinnari 31]

The good thing about this situation is that it is a document that does not have to be original. A xerox is fine. So if you don't have it on hand have your spouse e-mail it to you. Print it out and take it to the embassy and hope for a quick turnaround.

[Lytha 2]

The good thing about this situation is that it is a document that does not have to be original. A xerox is fine. So if you don't have it on hand have your spouse e-mail it to you. Print it out and take it to the embassy and hope for a quick turnaround.

Thank you ALL of you for this helpful information! It sure keeps my stresslevel down a little bit...

[Dave and Kinnari 31]

Thank you ALL of you for this helpful information! It sure keeps my stresslevel down a little bit...

Your very welcome!

[Navyk 78]

I will, as I call them tomorrow... From all the shock i forgot to ask them all this... Hopefully will know more tomorrow...

If you are permitted to submit the documents early it is good else Tuesday is going to be good day for both of us. Take it easy and be cool and give us the good news on or before Tuesday.

[kkhdadh 0]

I am back with an Approval! Thanks to the Almighty and everyone at VJ for their good wishes.

The actual interview went smooth, but i had to wait 4 1/2 hours for my number to take turn. Got in at 12:30, got out at 5. A total of 30 applicants, i was called in on 27th number. There is no sequence order. They randomly call out numbers. She asked only a few questions which were very simple to answer. And its done. One piece of advice, no matter how excited or anxious or nervous you are, do not miss a good night's sleep. Or else it can be a really really long and tiring day and also DO NOT go empty stomach, i repeat DO NOT go on an empty stomach. Carry as much evidence as you can to prove an ongoing relationship. That is of utmost importance to them. Yes carrying your huge wedding albums can be embarrassing but, it matters. And the one question that the CO asked every SINGLE applicant is how you met your spouse. And she actually goes in details, like if it was arranged, who arranged it, where, how, and just like that you decided to get married and stuff like that. So be prepared to justify your marriage arrangement. But one good thing is that she hardly denied anybody a visa. Almost all got an approval except for maybe 3 or 4 who got admin process which means a slight delay. And people with insufficient finance, doesn't matter as long as you take joint sponsorship. These are the only 2 criteria on which she was sending people back.

[Navyk 78]

I am back with an Approval! Thanks to the Almighty and everyone at VJ for their good wishes.

The actual interview went smooth, but i had to wait 4 1/2 hours for my number to take turn. Got in at 12:30, got out at 5. A total of 30 applicants, i was called in on 27th number. There is no sequence order. They randomly call out numbers. She asked only a few questions which were very simple to answer. And its done. One piece of advice, no matter how excited or anxious or nervous you are, do not miss a good night's sleep. Or else it can be a really really long and tiring day and also DO NOT go empty stomach, i repeat DO NOT go on an empty stomach. Carry as much evidence as you can to prove an ongoing relationship. That is of utmost importance to them. Yes carrying your huge wedding albums can be embarrassing but, it matters. And the one question that the CO asked every SINGLE applicant is how you met your spouse. And she actually goes in details, like if it was arranged, who arranged it, where, how, and just like that you decided to get married and stuff like that. So be prepared to justify your marriage arrangement. But one good thing is that she hardly denied anybody a visa. Almost all got an approval except for maybe 3 or 4 who got admin process which means a slight delay. And people with insufficient finance, doesn't matter as long as you take joint sponsorship. These are the only 2 criteria on which she was sending people back.

Congratulations Kkhdadh and thanks for the quick feedback - I really appreciate it.

[kkhdadh 0]

Congratulations Kkhdadh and thanks for the quick feedback - I really appreciate it.

Your most welcome, if you got any questions, feel free to ask!

[Dave and Kinnari 31]

I am back with an Approval! Thanks to the Almighty and everyone at VJ for their good wishes.

The actual interview went smooth, but i had to wait 4 1/2 hours for my number to take turn. Got in at 12:30, got out at 5. A total of 30 applicants, i was called in on 27th number. There is no sequence order. They randomly call out numbers. She asked only a few questions which were very simple to answer. And its done. One piece of advice, no matter how excited or anxious or nervous you are, do not miss a good night's sleep. Or else it can be a really really long and tiring day and also DO NOT go empty stomach, i repeat DO NOT go on an empty stomach. Carry as much evidence as you can to prove an ongoing relationship. That is of utmost importance to them. Yes carrying your huge wedding albums can be embarrassing but, it matters. And the one question that the CO asked every SINGLE applicant is how you met your spouse. And she actually goes in details, like if it was arranged, who arranged it, where, how, and just like that you decided to get married and stuff like that. So be prepared to justify your marriage arrangement. But one good thing is that she hardly denied anybody a visa. Almost all got an approval except for maybe 3 or 4 who got admin process which means a slight delay. And people with insufficient finance, doesn't matter as long as you take joint sponsorship. These are the only 2 criteria on which she was sending people back.

Congratulations! Thanks for the insightful information! Have a safe and fun journey.

I'd like to be first and say...Welcome to the USA!

Edited October 19, 2011 by Dave and Kinnari

[ganesh86 0]

I am back with an Approval! Thanks to the Almighty and everyone at VJ for their good wishes.

The actual interview went smooth, but i had to wait 4 1/2 hours for my number to take turn. Got in at 12:30, got out at 5. A total of 30 applicants, i was called in on 27th number. There is no sequence order. They randomly call out numbers. She asked only a few questions which were very simple to answer. And its done. One piece of advice, no matter how excited or anxious or nervous you are, do not miss a good night's sleep. Or else it can be a really really long and tiring day and also DO NOT go empty stomach, i repeat DO NOT go on an empty stomach. Carry as much evidence as you can to prove an ongoing relationship. That is of utmost importance to them. Yes carrying your huge wedding albums can be embarrassing but, it matters. And the one question that the CO asked every SINGLE applicant is how you met your spouse. And she actually goes in details, like if it was arranged, who arranged it, where, how, and just like that you decided to get married and stuff like that. So be prepared to justify your marriage arrangement. But one good thing is that she hardly denied anybody a visa. Almost all got an approval except for maybe 3 or 4 who got admin process which means a slight delay. And people with insufficient finance, doesn't matter as long as you take joint sponsorship. These are the only 2 criteria on which she was sending people back.

Congratulations Kkhdadh on your visa approval. You must be on Cloud Nine after getting visa.

USCIS:

3/14/11 - I -130 sent to USCIS Chicago Lockbox

3/18/11 - NOA1

6/16/11 - NOA2

NVC:

7/19/11 - NVC Case Number

8/31/11 - Case Completed

9/13/11 - Interview Date received

9/23/11- Medical Test Scheduled

10/24/11- Interview @ Chennai Consulate at 1 PM Chennai Consulate

[caly 48]

My visa is approved!

It was all smooth sailing although the consular officer asked a lot of questions like how we met, has he been back to visit me since we got married, what does my husband do for a living, when he started working at his current job, if I knew how much he makes a year, if we had a big wedding reception here, whether his family attended our wedding etc etc.. While I was answering she was just flipping through the stack of documents in the file including what looked like a scanned and printed copy of our original I-130 submission.

Only took an hour. I got in around 8.45 and was out by 9.45.

I can collect my passport next friday. So happy it's over!

[Dave and Kinnari 31]

Congrats!

[kkhdadh 0]

Thanks Dave & Kinnari and Ganesh86. The feeling is unmatched. When she said your visa is approved, i couldn't stop smiling all the way back. Anyhow i got an sms today from VFS that my passport is ready and that if i wanted to, i could collect it by hand between 4-5 pm at chennai VFS. But i already came back yesterday. So it will be delivered to my home soon. But if people would like to get it early, you guys could stick around in chennai for a day and get it the next.

[Lytha 2]

Congrats to all approvals! I hope for one myself, here soon...

[Navyk 78]

My visa is approved!

It was all smooth sailing although the consular officer asked a lot of questions like how we met, has he been back to visit me since we got married, what does my husband do for a living, when he started working at his current job, if I knew how much he makes a year, if we had a big wedding reception here, whether his family attended our wedding etc etc.. While I was answering she was just flipping through the stack of documents in the file including what looked like a scanned and printed copy of our original I-130 submission.

Only took an hour. I got in around 8.45 and was out by 9.45.

I can collect my passport next friday. So happy it's over!

Caly congratulations. We are very happy for you.

We are praying for the following that have interview on 10/20. May the good Lord be with you and bless you with visas.

October 20th:

Arnak & Liana - Armenia

Dolly & Ike - Ghana

Mr K & Mrs K - Ghana

Edited October 19, 2011 by Navyk