May 2013 filers

[sjs87 27]

Well finally got my interview date and it's 4 weeks away - 28th Jan 2014. I' was hoping on something a little sooner, so have emailed the embassy asking to be slotted into any cancellations times. But it's happening. The end of this leg is almost over

Ozgirl, you can reschedule yourself on the CSC Visa Information Website.

https://usvisa-info.com/en-ca/selfservice/verify_account

All you need is your passport number, date of birth, and nationality (of which you will know all of those!).

Back in November we were assigned an interview date of January 23, but then we got a January 11 date, and then again a January 2 date! I changed my appointment the second time. I heard any more than 2 changes and you can get a penalty but not sure if that's true or not.

I am excited/nervous about Thursday... this past year's efforts all come to a head and I just can't wait!

Congrats, Ozgirl, on your interview date. While not maybe what you hoped, there could be earlier interview dates if you're lucky! Just keep checking

[Ozgirl1981 78]

Ozgirl, you can reschedule yourself on the CSC Visa Information Website.

https://usvisa-info.com/en-ca/selfservice/verify_account

All you need is your passport number, date of birth, and nationality (of which you will know all of those!).

Back in November we were assigned an interview date of January 23, but then we got a January 11 date, and then again a January 2 date! I changed my appointment the second time. I heard any more than 2 changes and you can get a penalty but not sure if that's true or not.

I am excited/nervous about Thursday... this past year's efforts all come to a head and I just can't wait!

Congrats, Ozgirl, on your interview date. While not maybe what you hoped, there could be earlier interview dates if you're lucky! Just keep checking

Thanks for the info. I did email the Sydney USEM and they did put me on the cancellation list, however, I was also made aware that because there is myself and my 3 children who are applying for visas, then we need a cancellation of 4 appointments. The embassy mentioned that there is VERY little chance of that happening. So I have agreed to accept the 28th January and have already booked flights to Syd to attend, since the 28th is only 2 days after Australia day and people will still be partying in Syd and flights will be expensive.

[Bambi & João 2]

Congratulations!!!!! Happy to hear that you got your interview. Sorry that it took so long but you're almost there now!!!Now I just wish you luck on the interview!!!!

[godsrule 7]

Happy New Year May filers. I just got my case number now to the next level. I tried to check the number on the Ceac website under the immigrant visa section and it brought out the same page. It didn't show the status maybe when it got there or what stage its now like the USCIS page. Is that how it works? I want to be sure of the number before going to pay the visa fee. Please someone should please help.

[Ozgirl1981 78]

Happy New Year May filers. I just got my case number now to the next level. I tried to check the number on the Ceac website under the immigrant visa section and it brought out the same page. It didn't show the status maybe when it got there or what stage its now like the USCIS page. Is that how it works? I want to be sure of the number before going to pay the visa fee. Please someone should please help.

This is the page you are hopefully on... in the drop down box, select immigrant and below enter your case number (no spaces). Good Luck. If nothing is coming up, then it give another couple of days as it may not quite be fully loading into the system yet..

https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?eQs=o/iS8zDpeAKjMWCuebHqOw==

[sjs87 27]

Hello May 2013 Filers,

So today was supposed to be the big day, where I would go to my interview, get approved, and be on my merry way. And while I did go to my interview, it didn't go as I had thought (and may or may not have involved a few tears).

Let me just say that my first contact with somebody working at the consulate was unpleasant, and when discovering our Affadavit of Support was allegedly missing (um, can you bet that was a SHOCK to me!), she was telling me how my lawyer was doing a terrible job, and she would "show me why". Yeah, not exactly the first words I was hoping to hear!

Yes, it's true -- somehow, the Affadavit of Support was not received by the consulate. I had taken a packet of documents with me as provided by the lawyer, including DS 160 among other things from that 'checklist' of documents the consulate sends out BEFORE an interview date is scheduled. Still, I was allowed to proceed with the interview, which in and of itself started with yet another snafu. You had to get a number and be called to the counter/consular official when called. Only, they skipped over my number (95), and began calling 96, 97, 98... got to about 102 and I went back to the lady who clearly had a chip on her shoulder (this is after waiting about 45-60 minutes for my number to be called)... and she said "Oh, that happens some times". Anyways, I endured a few more minutes wait and got called to the counter.

I dealt with a very pleasant and young consular officer -- I would actually put her age range near mine, at least in her late 20s -- and she began the interview (only after 10 minutes of sorting out the conflicting passport numbers). She asked me how we met, had we met each others families', our ages and occupations, and then asked to see photographs. That part of the process literally only took about 5 or so minutes.

I then received a letter stating they could not complete the processing of the K1 Visa because of the documents they required, and then I had to go back to the grump lady so she could tell me what to do next. Basically, I have to courier my passport back to them, along with my birth cert, and the Affadavit of Support at which time they'll finish the processing. While they didn't approve or deny our case today, I do feel positive that they will approve us once they get what they are asking for.

Today was definitely difficult, and upsetting, and not at all what I thought would happen. BUT -- fortunately the problem can be easily fixed (or so I hope). I am definitely concerned about how this has all gone down, but I suppose at this point it is all water under the bridge. We just want to see this problem resolved so we can move forward in life together as a married couple!

[Ozgirl1981 78]

Hello May 2013 Filers,

So today was supposed to be the big day, where I would go to my interview, get approved, and be on my merry way. And while I did go to my interview, it didn't go as I had thought (and may or may not have involved a few tears).

Let me just say that my first contact with somebody working at the consulate was unpleasant, and when discovering our Affadavit of Support was allegedly missing (um, can you bet that was a SHOCK to me!), she was telling me how my lawyer was doing a terrible job, and she would "show me why". Yeah, not exactly the first words I was hoping to hear!

Yes, it's true -- somehow, the Affadavit of Support was not received by the consulate. I had taken a packet of documents with me as provided by the lawyer, including DS 160 among other things from that 'checklist' of documents the consulate sends out BEFORE an interview date is scheduled. Still, I was allowed to proceed with the interview, which in and of itself started with yet another snafu. You had to get a number and be called to the counter/consular official when called. Only, they skipped over my number (95), and began calling 96, 97, 98... got to about 102 and I went back to the lady who clearly had a chip on her shoulder (this is after waiting about 45-60 minutes for my number to be called)... and she said "Oh, that happens some times". Anyways, I endured a few more minutes wait and got called to the counter.

I dealt with a very pleasant and young consular officer -- I would actually put her age range near mine, at least in her late 20s -- and she began the interview (only after 10 minutes of sorting out the conflicting passport numbers). She asked me how we met, had we met each others families', our ages and occupations, and then asked to see photographs. That part of the process literally only took about 5 or so minutes.

I then received a letter stating they could not complete the processing of the K1 Visa because of the documents they required, and then I had to go back to the grump lady so she could tell me what to do next. Basically, I have to courier my passport back to them, along with my birth cert, and the Affadavit of Support at which time they'll finish the processing. While they didn't approve or deny our case today, I do feel positive that they will approve us once they get what they are asking for.

Today was definitely difficult, and upsetting, and not at all what I thought would happen. BUT -- fortunately the problem can be easily fixed (or so I hope). I am definitely concerned about how this has all gone down, but I suppose at this point it is all water under the bridge. We just want to see this problem resolved so we can move forward in life together as a married couple!

Oh I'm sorry to hear your interview didn't go smoothly, but like you say, once they have the required documents, the journey can continue for you. Hoping the next little while goes smoothly for you and everything can be cleared up very soon.. Thinking of You.. best wishes

[sjs87 27]

Oh I'm sorry to hear your interview didn't go smoothly, but like you say, once they have the required documents, the journey can continue for you. Hoping the next little while goes smoothly for you and everything can be cleared up very soon.. Thinking of You.. best wishes

Thanks, Ozgirl. I am grateful for today being a new day and having a more positive outlook on things. It isn't easy, but being upset really won't change the situation so I'm just trying to stay determined to resolving the missing affadavit. Our lawyer was 'shocked' it wasn't in the packet of documents she sent me, but I know it was not (funny how hindsight is 20/20) because the cover letter she attached to the packet did not name the affadavit. I am not sure if it was something that could have been sent electronically by her or not -- but I know since we are paying her to help us with this, I would expect it to be her responsibility.

Needless to say, my fiance and I don't wish to use her services once we get through this part of things. Not that we are lawyers ourselves and could do any better, but with the information on VJ and being ultra-prepared, we want to avoid any further confusion and upset with our legal representation.

Thanks for the wishes! It means a lot and helps bring a smile to my face

[sjs87 27]

Well, I found something interesting out today from our lawyer...

Our lawyer found a confirmation that she DID in fact submit the affadavit last year, and she suspects that between USCIS and the transfer to the consulate, the document has gone MISSING! She is preparing another affadavit and will be sending it to me on Monday (to give time to my fiance to head to her office to sign the affadavit), and I will then courier the affadavit & my passport to the consulate in Vancouver.

I have asked her if there is a formal way of placing a complaint with USCIS or the consulate about the missing document -- their mistake has cost us time and money!

Oh well, today is a new day and I know this will be resolved -- I just wish it wasn't even an issue in the first place.

[Bambi & João 2]

Hello May 2013 Filers,

So today was supposed to be the big day, where I would go to my interview, get approved, and be on my merry way. And while I did go to my interview, it didn't go as I had thought (and may or may not have involved a few tears).

Let me just say that my first contact with somebody working at the consulate was unpleasant, and when discovering our Affadavit of Support was allegedly missing (um, can you bet that was a SHOCK to me!), she was telling me how my lawyer was doing a terrible job, and she would "show me why". Yeah, not exactly the first words I was hoping to hear!

Yes, it's true -- somehow, the Affadavit of Support was not received by the consulate. I had taken a packet of documents with me as provided by the lawyer, including DS 160 among other things from that 'checklist' of documents the consulate sends out BEFORE an interview date is scheduled. Still, I was allowed to proceed with the interview, which in and of itself started with yet another snafu. You had to get a number and be called to the counter/consular official when called. Only, they skipped over my number (95), and began calling 96, 97, 98... got to about 102 and I went back to the lady who clearly had a chip on her shoulder (this is after waiting about 45-60 minutes for my number to be called)... and she said "Oh, that happens some times". Anyways, I endured a few more minutes wait and got called to the counter.

I dealt with a very pleasant and young consular officer -- I would actually put her age range near mine, at least in her late 20s -- and she began the interview (only after 10 minutes of sorting out the conflicting passport numbers). She asked me how we met, had we met each others families', our ages and occupations, and then asked to see photographs. That part of the process literally only took about 5 or so minutes.

I then received a letter stating they could not complete the processing of the K1 Visa because of the documents they required, and then I had to go back to the grump lady so she could tell me what to do next. Basically, I have to courier my passport back to them, along with my birth cert, and the Affadavit of Support at which time they'll finish the processing. While they didn't approve or deny our case today, I do feel positive that they will approve us once they get what they are asking for.

Today was definitely difficult, and upsetting, and not at all what I thought would happen. BUT -- fortunately the problem can be easily fixed (or so I hope). I am definitely concerned about how this has all gone down, but I suppose at this point it is all water under the bridge. We just want to see this problem resolved so we can move forward in life together as a married couple!

I'm sorry your imterview didn't go as planned. My fiancee had a very similar experience only because of the tax documents. The tax preparer must have been running out of ink because they were nearly impossible to read. I know for me there were a few tears because I was just so excited to get him here. I rushed off to get the original tax documents and sent the Fed-Ex overnight to the embassy as they requested. That cost a whopping $104.33. Then we had to wait.... for about 2 1/2 weeks. 2 weeks and 5 days after the interview the CEAC website FINALLY said ISSUED!! Exactly three weeks after the iterview he had his visa. I hope yours goes as well. I know it;s stressful. Trust me, for at least two weeks I thought I was going to lose every bite of food that I ate because I'm an anxious person. Just keep the faith. You'll be together soon!!

Now we have his plane ticket and another small hiccup. As a teacher, he had classes into early December then had no work. Now that it is January and he leaves the 15th, he figured he would just get prepared for the trip. He switched his money over to US dollars and wasn't bringing a fortune but we were gonna be fine. Suddenly the other day he got a terrible toothache. He has no insurance but went to the dentist. I don't want him to suffer. His dentist did an x-ray and said he needs a root canal and that his tooth is infected. He said he CAN NOT fly because of the infection. Since he's planning to board a flight in 12 days, I once again panicked. He was going to get an antibiotic and fix it here since it costs about half as much here and I can get him insurance but the dentist said no. It has something to do with teh pressure on a plane. Now he's upset because it's gonna cost pretty much what he had left to bring. We were not anticipating him having an entire month off of work because the original plan was to fly him here in early December. He had expenses during that time. It doesn't matter to me though. I told him if it costs everything he has and he comes with empty pockets that I will be happy just to have him here. I will make sure he has what he needs. I just want to have the love of my life with me forever!! He has an appointment on Tuesday and Wednesday to get the tooth repaired. They said they will do it if the antibiotic works by then. He started taking it today. Now I pray that all goes well so he can fly on the 15th.

[Nurseling 34]

Hi everyone

Glad to here you got a interview date Ozgirl almost there now.

Godsrule good to see your case is moving along

Bamellis am sure you will be fine on the 15th don't worry you fiancée will arrive with you with no problems from immigration I went through Atlanta and it was all fine they didn't even ask anything.

Sjs87 sorry they lost your affidavits that's unfortunate. Thank god your lawyers getting another one ready. Don't worry you will be fine.

[Ozgirl1981 78]

Well, I found something interesting out today from our lawyer...

Our lawyer found a confirmation that she DID in fact submit the affadavit last year, and she suspects that between USCIS and the transfer to the consulate, the document has gone MISSING! She is preparing another affadavit and will be sending it to me on Monday (to give time to my fiance to head to her office to sign the affadavit), and I will then courier the affadavit & my passport to the consulate in Vancouver.

I have asked her if there is a formal way of placing a complaint with USCIS or the consulate about the missing document -- their mistake has cost us time and money!

Oh well, today is a new day and I know this will be resolved -- I just wish it wasn't even an issue in the first place.

Hmmm.. I would be suspect of your lawyer. I know things work differently in different countries, but we didn't even fill in the affadavit (I-134) until packet 3 arrived. Our consulate required the I-134 be sent to them with packet 3. USCIS never sighted our financial papers because we never sent them.

Maybe thats why your affadavit went missing because USCIS didn't need it for the I-129f so they discarded it.

I wouldn't be looking at USCIS for the fault, i'd be lookng at your lawyer, but like you say, the problem is being fixed and now to look forward to the future.

[Ozgirl1981 78]

Hi everyone

Glad to here you got a interview date Ozgirl almost there now.

Godsrule good to see your case is moving along

Bamellis am sure you will be fine on the 15th don't worry you fiancée will arrive with you with no problems from immigration I went through Atlanta and it was all fine they didn't even ask anything.

Sjs87 sorry they lost your affidavits that's unfortunate. Thank god your lawyers getting another one ready. Don't worry you will be fine.

Thanks Nurselling..

I hope your transistion is going smoothly. Hope your new year went well and so glad you are with your loved one.

[Vanitas 310]

Well, hopefully for all of you things move along. Everything's nearly ready here - 2 weeks and I'm flying out. Gave the Landlord notice today, and next week I will be sorting the flights out and all the last bits and pieces.

[BLAKCAJUN 25]

Glad to hear you all are moving along in the process...I'm still sr UCKI in twilight zone so to speak. Trying to find a DNA testing location.