Italia

[AnnaF 0]

Thanks Breezy!

Our interview appointment is scheduled for September 11[!!]

If everything goes well, we should be back in Chicago on September 13!

Molly and all for my love-----

Happy now? When you get some time.....don't forget to fill us in!

Any interview dates assigned yet u other 2? Where u at?

Any newcomers feel free to become part of the bunch!

Bree

Alex, Angela and Anna, if you see this...know I'm thinking of you, sending hugs and hellos!

[kappa 0]

i got the visaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

yeahhhhh

finally

annaF

dont worry

u ll be fine

the things to do in naples are easy

[AnnaF 0]

Congratulations, Kappa!!! How was it?? What kind of questions did they ask?? Any advice on anything??

i got the visaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

yeahhhhh

finally

annaF

dont worry

u ll be fine

the things to do in naples are easy

[kappa 0]

u are doing a k3 so it s a litlle different than mine

first day the medical visit

be patient it ll be a long day

but without problem

second day

very fast in 1 hour u finish everything

always same kuestions

how did u meet your wife?

what she is doing at work?

tell me her address or date of birth ?

at 4 pm u have to come back and pick u up the visa

[breezy 0]

CONGRATULATIONS KAPPA!

Bree

[endless 0]

Hey guys I'm looking at your timelines, it seems like it takes about two months for naples to schedule the interview from the day they receive the package from NVC. Is this what I have to expect? I'm stuck at the NVC stage (which is getting slower too) and I'm trying to find out if I can be home with my wife by thanksgiving...

[AnnaF 0]

Endless, communication is very important. As soon as you know they have your case, try to ask them to email you Packet 3. Stay in touch with them throughout the process, make sure they got your faxed response, etc.

Hey guys I'm looking at your timelines, it seems like it takes about two months for naples to schedule the interview from the day they receive the package from NVC. Is this what I have to expect? I'm stuck at the NVC stage (which is getting slower too) and I'm trying to find out if I can be home with my wife by thanksgiving...

[endless 0]

Thanks, I'll try to do that... were you more succesful on the phone or with e-mail communications?

[AnnaF 0]

I couldn't get through on the phone at all. But they are generally very good about responding to e-mail.

Thanks, I'll try to do that... were you more succesful on the phone or with e-mail communications?

[breezy 0]

Don't know if this would be any help, but...

After calling many many many times and insisting, I finally discovered that the Immigration Office in Naples only takes calls on Tues and Wed at exactly 2 - 4 p.m.

Best luck when I called at 2.00 on the dot!!

The "operator" will connect you to the office, and it may seem like the phone keeps ringing, but your really on "hold".

Congrats Anna on that date, and good luck getting yours endless!

Bree

[whattodo 0]

Hi Italia gang,

Congrats to those of you who have recently gotten your visas and interview dates.

It looks like I'm finally ready to enter the process. Everyone wants things to move fast, but I've had to hold up my application in order not to get a visa sooner than my husband is ready to use it, for work and family reasons. If the official part goes as fast and efficiently as I (naively?) hope, we may have to drag our feet a few times during the process to make all the timing work out... I'm ready to go tomorrow, but I have to be patient

Anyway, I've just posted my cover letter in the DCFers: Please Post Your Cover Letters thread. Please go take a look and tell me if you see any problems with it.

Thanks!

[bbwings3 0]

Ciao everyone! I just found this Italia sub-forum and great info!

I posted my questions today on the Main DCF page though...would you mind checking it out please? And thanks to whattodo who already replied.

Can anyone give me suggestions on transportation and lodging for the interview? I see one comment on areamare B&B but it says "no".

My husband, baby, and I all plan to go to Naples for the big day(s)... so we will probably arrive by either train or plane (coming from NE Italy) then we have to get to the lodging and consulate. With the baby, I don't know what our safe options would be, without our own car and a carseat!

Lodging that's within walking distance to the consulate would be good... Just need to figure out how to get there once we land in Napoli.

In this whole visa process, this last part will the the most expensive! Train or plane for 3 (400 Euro +) plus lodging for 3 nights plus local transportation costs, food and extras. So I hope some of you might have some great words of wisdom from your travels there yourselves!

Any suggestions on lodging nearby and best mode of transportation?

Grazie!

~Mrs.M~

[kappa 0]

i suggest go to naples by plane

italian train are not so good and also from NE italy is a long distance

i found myself very satysfy from B&B Casamiranapoli

it s close to the embassy about 8 min by foot

pay attention to the taxi, ask before the price and check it

[breezy 0]

whattodo-

Cover letter looks nice, just wondering though, does Rome now ask also for the Evidence of Relationship as part of the I-130 documents?

It dosen't look like you've forgotten anything to me.

Best of LUck, Bree!

bbwings3-

Welcome to our little bunch, glad to see you here! I've posted in your DCF, hope I was of some help, about your husbands US jobs, just keep asking around, I'm sure someone has had a similar experience, (I used a joint sponsor)

as far as transportation and hotels go...

I do remember 3sila and mollyrena mentioned hotels a few pages back, but it dosent look like they had the best experience there. IMO downtown Naples isn't a nice place, I mean yes there are things to see, eat but....

Here's some hotel info a few pages back, but I don't remember if 3sila's husbands experience there was ok or bad. Have a look:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...c=37&st=255

Have you had any successful searches on the net? Are you close to any airports, easyJet and Ryanair have nice deals, alipeagles sometimes is a good bet.

Sorry to be of no help, hope someone can!

Bree

BIG HELLO TO kappa!

Edited September 9, 2007 by breezy

[whattodo 0]

whattodo-

Cover letter looks nice, just wondering though, does Rome now ask also for the Evidence of Relationship as part of the I-130 documents?

It dosen't look like you've forgotten anything to me.

Best of LUck, Bree!

Hi Bree!

Thanks for commenting. No, Rome doesn't specifically ask for evidence of relationship but the general I-130 instructions now say that evidence of bonafide marriage should be included. Now that you've asked I'm a little worried I read something intended for people in a different process and that I'm overdoing it... But even if it's not necessary, I don't imagine it can hurt, right? Oh, it's so silly how easily we can get nervous in this process!

My husband and I went through our whole packet today and signed everything. It's ready to go in the mail tomorrow.

Congratulations on your upcoming vacation/activation of the visa. Please tell us all about the entry experience. I'll be thinking of you!

Ciao ciao