Any February 2012 filers?

[SLMcT 5]

Well that was a little stressful.. BUT Visa granted. We pick it up at the Consulate on Thursday. So now we find our flights and book them for Thursday night. Wedding at City Hall Friday afternoon. Won't be feeling my perky self but it will be nice to be there...

Hope everyone else had a good interview.

hugs to all

Terri

Congrats!!! :dance:

[Gavin + Heather 7]

Well that was a little stressful.. BUT Visa granted. We pick it up at the Consulate on Thursday. So now we find our flights and book them for Thursday night. Wedding at City Hall Friday afternoon. Won't be feeling my perky self but it will be nice to be there...

Hope everyone else had a good interview.

hugs to all

Terri

Congratulations!

[Shezi 108]

I agree.

Have you contacted DOS yet? I just wondered if they told you the status of the visa?

Yes we contacted them this morning - the visa was issued on 19th (Friday) so I'm hoping it's delivered on Wednesday. Though goodness knows why they took a week to issue!

How goes it over there?

[Shezi 108]

Well that was a little stressful.. BUT Visa granted. We pick it up at the Consulate on Thursday. So now we find our flights and book them for Thursday night. Wedding at City Hall Friday afternoon. Won't be feeling my perky self but it will be nice to be there...

Hope everyone else had a good interview.

hugs to all

Terri

Well done! Congratulations

[Michel and Kim 4]

Yeah, I was just re-reading a copy of the contract online, and I found the place to submit complaints. Hopefully they will just voluntarily dissolve the contract - but if not, I will be in for yet ANOTHER battle, it seems.

I can't deal with this on top of everything else LOL... I just want to wake up and have it be Christmas in FLORIDA.

Booo, that's terrible news! : o(

Get a new realtor, make it work to get our of the contract!

Tomorrow is my interview, finally!

[OrderofProtection 42]

For those who have been through this part already, is there anything to help for anxiety? I swear we are 2 days away and I'm so nervous & anxious!!!

[Gavin + Heather 7]

Yes we contacted them this morning - the visa was issued on 19th (Friday) so I'm hoping it's delivered on Wednesday. Though goodness knows why they took a week to issue!

How goes it over there?

Good, thanks

Hopefully the text message from DX has been receieved and you know it'll be delivered tomorrow I wonder if the embassy just makes sure that the visa gets to you just in time, if they have a few to process and know when you fly out.

[Gavin + Heather 7]

For those who have been through this part already, is there anything to help for anxiety? I swear we are 2 days away and I'm so nervous & anxious!!!

The best I can do is tell you that it's an easy straight forward process. I once read somewhere that once the US has approved the petition, the embassy needs to have a very good reason not to approve the visa. I also read that at the embassy they're looking to approve the visa (UK embassy this is), so it's only if there's something really bad that they'd reject it.

It will be a breeze. At the interview all that will generally be needed is the completed forms, birth certificate (the one with the parents names on it), passport and evidence of support (the only evidence of support they took from me was I-134 form and letter from Heather's employer) - Basically, with all the forms, proof and documents in hand the visa will be approved.

I know this wont stop the multitudes of 'What ifs' going around in your head and you'll worry until it's approved, but I hope it helps.

[OrderofProtection 42]

The best I can do is tell you that it's an easy straight forward process. I once read somewhere that once the US has approved the petition, the embassy needs to have a very good reason not to approve the visa. I also read that at the embassy they're looking to approve the visa (UK embassy this is), so it's only if there's something really bad that they'd reject it.

It will be a breeze. At the interview all that will generally be needed is the completed forms, birth certificate (the one with the parents names on it), passport and evidence of support (the only evidence of support they took from me was I-134 form and letter from Heather's employer) - Basically, with all the forms, proof and documents in hand the visa will be approved.

I know this wont stop the multitudes of 'What ifs' going around in your head and you'll worry until it's approved, but I hope it helps.

Thanks Gavin! I think it will just be very nice to be past all this part and actually have him here!! So close!

[Gavin + Heather 7]

Thanks Gavin! I think it will just be very nice to be past all this part and actually have him here!! So close!

I know, interview week myself and Heather couldn't think about much else. It's nice to see your name on the VJ home page for those having their interview today though and then see it listed in the last 10 approved - they were just little things that made us smile when it was us.

[Michel and Kim 4]

For those who have been through this part already, is there anything to help for anxiety? I swear we are 2 days away and I'm so nervous & anxious!!!

For starters, the interview is just a formality. Really nothing to worry about.

For anxiety we found that prayer helps and not going to bed until you really fall asleep from exhaustion Haha.

[Michel and Kim 4]

So I had the interview today.

Left my electronic devices at home and could join a line with only one person in front of me.

First Window I had to hand over all paperwork except the evidence of relationship. 15 minutes later I was called for the interview:

officer: how are you doing?

Me: doing well, and how about you?

Officer: very well. How long do you know Kim?

Me: since February

Officer: can you place your finger on the scanner, thank you that was perfect. How long were you dating before you asked her to marry you?

Me: 5 months sir

Officer: you were married once before?

Me: indeed

Officer: why was Kim born in India

me: her parents worked there and in Ryaad for the consulate.

Officer: I figured, who lives in Northern Virginia and doesn't work for the government.

Me: you're familiar with the Northern Virginia area?

Officer: yes, I work for the government (smiles) Herndon is a great place to live, oh and by the way you're approved. We'll send your visa with a great pamphlet my college prepared to you within two weeks. Have a great day.

Sooooo... Lot of stress for nothing Haha.

[Cori and Rob 55]

So I had the interview today.

Left my electronic devices at home and could join a line with only one person in front of me.

First Window I had to hand over all paperwork except the evidence of relationship. 15 minutes later I was called for the interview:

officer: how are you doing?

Me: doing well, and how about you?

Officer: very well. How long do you know Kim?

Me: since February

Officer: can you place your finger on the scanner, thank you that was perfect. How long were you dating before you asked her to marry you?

Me: 5 months sir

Officer: you were married once before?

Me: indeed

Officer: why was Kim born in India

me: her parents worked there and in Ryaad for the consulate.

Officer: I figured, who lives in Northern Virginia and doesn't work for the government.

Me: you're familiar with the Northern Virginia area?

Officer: yes, I work for the government (smiles) Herndon is a great place to live, oh and by the way you're approved. We'll send your visa with a great pamphlet my college prepared to you within two weeks. Have a great day.

Sooooo... Lot of stress for nothing Haha.

Congratulations!! You definitely need to post this in the interview review section. This made me chuckle Glad to hear you'll be with Kim soon!

For those who have been through this part already, is there anything to help for anxiety? I swear we are 2 days away and I'm so nervous & anxious!!!

Not that I had to be at the interview myself, but I know the anxiety you're feeling right now. There is absolutely nothing to worry about. You and Julian love each other, you were approved without an RFE, and as long as Julian knows some basic information about you (which I'm sure he does), he'll be approved and you'll be with your guy soon. Nonetheless, you might want to prepare for a night of little sleep tonight- I know I had a hard time not having embassy dreams the night before Rob's interview.

[MissK 5]

Congratulations Kim and Michel and Terri! FInally over!

KTand Tommy so sorry to hear about the added stress from your real estate agent. My jaw dropped several times as I was reading it. I hope it works out for you!

[Shezi 108]

Good, thanks

Hopefully the text message from DX has been receieved and you know it'll be delivered tomorrow I wonder if the embassy just makes sure that the visa gets to you just in time, if they have a few to process and know when you fly out.

You know? I wondered the same - they made a point of writing down the travel date I gave at interview so I know they are aware. Yes, the courier website updated this afternoon to say it was scheduled for tomorrow (I've only checked every hour for the last few days ) and a text came soon afterwards. So hopefully tomorrow is the last day I will have to be up before 6am!!

Nice to see your updated photo