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Inailit88   1

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Hi, all

So we are glad we were done with NVC and can't wait to have the interview process over. In-laws are scheduled monday 2/4/13 @ 1230pm for the interview. Is it true that the 1230pm interview is only for finger prints and document intake and that their acutal interview is next day at 730am which is going to be 2/5/13 tuesday? just want to make sure that's the case now with Guangzhou. how long would they have to wait for the visa pickup after they pass?...trying to book hotels for them. thank you for any advice in advance...

IR-5 for parents

04-16-2012 sent I-130

08-31-2012 I-130 approved and sent to NVC

NVC

09-21-2012 case # assigned by email

09-25-2012 emailed choice of Agent Aos bill paid

10/04/2012 confirmation emailed received about choice of agent IV billed paid

10/04/2012 optin eprocessing emailed sent

10/10/12 optin email confirmed received

taking a break collecting info

11/01/2012 emailed AOS and IV package

11/20/2012 Checklist emailed received..forget guz p3 supplement form and signature on the AoS form

11/21/2012 checklist response emailed sent

12/05/12 case completed......finally ( Could haven't save 2 month of time if everything was ready be fore case# was assigned)

02/04/13 docs intake at guz. 02/05/13 interview passed. 3 simple questions asked

02/08/13 visas arrived at home ( that was fast. 3 days through ems. Right before Chinese new year )

02/16/13. Coming to u.s.a!!!!!! Yeah.

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Darnell   8,478

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Hi, all

So we are glad we were done with NVC and can't wait to have the interview process over. In-laws are scheduled monday 2/4/13 @ 1230pm for the interview.

1. Is it true that the 1230pm interview is only for finger prints and document intake and that their acutal interview is next day at 730am which is going to be 2/5/13 tuesday?

2. just want to make sure that's the case now with Guangzhou.

3. how long would they have to wait for the visa pickup after they pass?...trying to book hotels for them. thank you for any advice in advance...

1. yes, yes, and yes.

2. yes

3. depends. is no concept of 'pick up at IV Unit', the visa packet with the passport having visa inside, is sent out via ems. If they not live in an area serviced by EMS, is best to remain in Guangzhou, set the EMS delivery address to that 'special' China Post PostOffice. So, if they choose to remain in Guangzhou after the interview awaiting the visa packet delivery in GUANGZHOU, I suggest a week after the interview date, a full 7 days.

Good Luck ! Did you utilize Electronic Processing at NVC, or no ?

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1. yes, yes, and yes.

2. yes

3. depends. is no concept of 'pick up at IV Unit', the visa packet with the passport having visa inside, is sent out via ems. If they not live in an area serviced by EMS, is best to remain in Guangzhou, set the EMS delivery address to that 'special' China Post PostOffice. So, if they choose to remain in Guangzhou after the interview awaiting the visa packet delivery in GUANGZHOU, I suggest a week after the interview date, a full 7 days.

Good Luck ! Did you utilize Electronic Processing at NVC, or no ?

Thanks Darnell

We opted for ep. Very fast.

They do live in an area that serviced by ems but not close to Guangzhou. I remember my wife had to wait there for the visa pick up. They wouldn't mail it to people who doesnt live in the Guangdong area. They have to pick up at the special china office. No choice. We were told the next day to pick up after the interview. It wasnt ready until 2 days later. When we went the next day. It wasn't ready and was worried thought something wast wrong. I don't know if it's the same case now after 4 years. If they do send ems to area that has the service not just for thr local resident. Then they wouldn't have to stay at Guangzhou ans just wait at home.

IR-5 for parents

04-16-2012 sent I-130

08-31-2012 I-130 approved and sent to NVC

NVC

09-21-2012 case # assigned by email

09-25-2012 emailed choice of Agent Aos bill paid

10/04/2012 confirmation emailed received about choice of agent IV billed paid

10/04/2012 optin eprocessing emailed sent

10/10/12 optin email confirmed received

taking a break collecting info

11/01/2012 emailed AOS and IV package

11/20/2012 Checklist emailed received..forget guz p3 supplement form and signature on the AoS form

11/21/2012 checklist response emailed sent

12/05/12 case completed......finally ( Could haven't save 2 month of time if everything was ready be fore case# was assigned)

02/04/13 docs intake at guz. 02/05/13 interview passed. 3 simple questions asked

02/08/13 visas arrived at home ( that was fast. 3 days through ems. Right before Chinese new year )

02/16/13. Coming to u.s.a!!!!!! Yeah.

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things have changed since the k-1 you filed, for EMS usage.

Here's the scoop:

http://guangzhou.usembassy-china.org.cn/china-post-delivery-of-approved-immigrant-visas-now-available-to-applicants-throughout-china.html

Have a read, let me know your thoughts?

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Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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things have changed since the k-1 you filed, for EMS usage.

Here's the scoop:

http://guangzhou.usembassy-china.org.cn/china-post-delivery-of-approved-immigrant-visas-now-available-to-applicants-throughout-china.html

Have a read, let me know your thoughts?

thanks Darnell, that was very helpful...that was fantastic...so people don't have to wait there for so many days after the interviews.

IR-5 for parents

04-16-2012 sent I-130

08-31-2012 I-130 approved and sent to NVC

NVC

09-21-2012 case # assigned by email

09-25-2012 emailed choice of Agent Aos bill paid

10/04/2012 confirmation emailed received about choice of agent IV billed paid

10/04/2012 optin eprocessing emailed sent

10/10/12 optin email confirmed received

taking a break collecting info

11/01/2012 emailed AOS and IV package

11/20/2012 Checklist emailed received..forget guz p3 supplement form and signature on the AoS form

11/21/2012 checklist response emailed sent

12/05/12 case completed......finally ( Could haven't save 2 month of time if everything was ready be fore case# was assigned)

02/04/13 docs intake at guz. 02/05/13 interview passed. 3 simple questions asked

02/08/13 visas arrived at home ( that was fast. 3 days through ems. Right before Chinese new year )

02/16/13. Coming to u.s.a!!!!!! Yeah.

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