February 2014 Interviews

[MrsParker 13]

My hubby interview set for Feb 7!!!! I'm so happy

[TimandAna 37]

My hubby interview set for Feb 7!!!! I'm so happy

CONGRADULATIONS!!!!!!!! It is so fast and wishing you the best of luck... You better come back and tell us all about it... I love good ending stories

[MrsParker 13]

CONGRADULATIONS!!!!!!!! It is so fast and wishing you the best of luck... You better come back and tell us all about it... I love good ending stories

Thanks!! Of course I will.

[jayjayj 571]

My wife and stepson were approved at their Embassy interview. The interview literally lasted five minutes. My wife was only asked 4 questions and my stepson was not asked a single question. Considering the 9 month wait, the interview felt surreal and anticlimactic.

We picked up their passports two days later and the Immigrant Visas are inside.

I’d like to express my sincere hope for those still waiting, that the process speeds up and their families are reunited.

I would also like to thank all the individuals on this forum who helped us get through this process.

[RedPepper 9]

It will tell you the interview date and than there's a personalized checklist that has all documents andsuch listed and whether you need to bring, or you already submitted so pay close attention to that.

Like in our case we submitted no documebts only the DS-230 form so our checklist had all the required documents listed to bring,

Thats about it. The letter for most countries is used for medical and of course to get in embassy.

Heeey long time no see people! Lol

Happy to hear and see new Good news on this thread. Good luck to those prepping up for your interview appointments!

And those just recently approved on their visas! Wow! Good job! Happy for you!!!!

Dwheels please don't forget to include on that FAQ to avoid a 221g by bringing back-up copies of documents checklisted on the P4.

Remember NVC wrote on my P4--Financial Evidence sent to consulate, then during the interview it was missing (they lost my AOS!) so I needed to re-produce another original AOS--delaying my visa for 2 weeks or so!!!

it could have been an isolated case that happens 1:100 or more! But Just saying--so no one here will get a delayed visa like I did due to a 221g. :-)

Edited January 16, 2014 by RedPepper

[RedPepper 9]

...I'm telling my wife I want her to bring EVERYTHING then realized they will not allow bags in the embassy. So maybe she should carry a Wal-Mart shopping cart to carry everything in! haha

Hi TimandAna! Congratulations! You know what--i wouldnt bank on what is said in the website regarding security regulations "no bags" and all...i had so much docs with me for the interview too that it was impossible not to bring bags. Good thing i was booked at a hotel across the US embassy before my interview so I went on and went there and asked security. Bottomline, i was able to bring in with me, the next day, 2 big bags with cologne, lotion, make-up...girl stuff along with my docs! Except electronic things and sharp things--scissors and cutters, no weapons, too. Lol

I suggest, you call your local consulate and ask and confirm what you can bring and should not bring. Who knows you might be surprised and can bring along your bags so you could organize everything. Having everything gives you that confidence in the interview, you know. It's priceless to know you came--fully prepared to make sure you don't get unnecessary delays on your visa.

It also helps to call the consulate before the interview to make sure all your documents are complete and received. This was one thing we didnt do--my AOS got lost in transit from

NVC to my consulate. I relied on the checklist of my P4. :-( Come interview, i only had photocopies of my AOS, surprised to realize they don't have the originals with them--reason why I got a 221g and a very much delayed visa. If only I had back-up original copies with me, I should have my visa right now! Just a heads up.

Good luck to you and to everyone!!! xxx

Edited January 16, 2014 by RedPepper

[RedPepper 9]

Thank you I am so happy and excited, I sent both packages in October 30, we just got delayed because of false checklist, my lawyer responded to false checklist and sent new AOS form and we had to wait another extra month.

Congratulations Milly!!! Finally!!!

[RedPepper 9]

My hubby interview set for Feb 7!!!! I'm so happy

A lucky date!!! I like the number 7. Congratulations and good luck!!!

[Ezenca21 6]

Hi TimandAna! Congratulations! You know what--i wouldnt bank on what is said in the website regarding security regulations "no bags" and all...i had so much docs with me for the interview too that it was impossible not to bring bags. Good thing i was booked at a hotel across the US embassy before my interview so I went on and went there and asked security. Bottomline, i was able to bring in with me, the next day, 2 big bags with cologne, lotion, make-up...girl stuff along with my docs! Except electronic things and sharp things--scissors and cutters, no weapons, too. Lol

I suggest, you call your local consulate and ask and confirm what you can bring and should not bring. Who knows you might be surprised and can bring along your bags so you could organize everything. Having everything gives you that confidence in the interview, you know. It's priceless to know you came--fully prepared to make sure you don't get unnecessary delays on your visa.

It also helps to call the consulate before the interview to make sure all your documents are complete and received. This was one thing we didnt do--my AOS got lost in transit from

NVC to my consulate. I relied on the checklist of my P4. :-( Come interview, i only had photocopies of my AOS, surprised to realize they don't have the originals with them--reason why I got a 221g and a very much delayed visa. If only I had back-up original copies with me, I should have my visa right now! Just a heads up.

Good luck to you and to everyone!!! xxx

Omg I was so sure you will get the vissa you were so prepared for this step... I have the same situation like you they don't have affidativ of suport of my husban so I must to send to the embassy with dhl but tu be sure I will get all the original doc to the embassy because I have tow copies. So sad for your delay .... I hope We hear a good news for your case soon. Good luck

[amkam83 0]

Waiting for case complete...

[RedPepper 9]

Omg I was so sure you will get the vissa you were so prepared for this step... I have the same situation like you they don't have affidativ of suport of my husban so I must to send to the embassy with dhl but tu be sure I will get all the original doc to the embassy because I have tow copies. So sad for your delay .... I hope We hear a good news for your case soon. Good luck

Thanks! I am sure good news is on its way in a few days/weeks. :-) just wanted to make sure people here know how it was with me so they could avoid unnecessary delays.

I have faith that this delay with me is a blessing in disguise, i just have not realized it yet. They still have my passport--which is a good sign i am not denied.

It's just the waiting that can get to us, you know. It's when it's almost there that it feels sooooo fae away. Lol craZy right?! :-P

[Ezenca21 6]

Thanks! I am sure good news is on its way in a few days/weeks. :-) just wanted to make sure people here know how it was with me so they could avoid unnecessary delays.

I have faith that this delay with me is a blessing in disguise, i just have not realized it yet. They still have my passport--which is a good sign i am not denied.

It's just the waiting that can get to us, you know. It's when it's almost there that it feels sooooo fae away. Lol craZy right?! :-P

I totally agree with everything you say. But the have your passport so you will have the vissa soon I am pretty sure for this. You are almost there. You did a lot telling us every step you made. I will pray for you and I will wait for a good news from you! ????

[TimandAna 37]

My wife and stepson were approved at their Embassy interview. The interview literally lasted five minutes. My wife was only asked 4 questions and my stepson was not asked a single question. Considering the 9 month wait, the interview felt surreal and anticlimactic.

We picked up their passports two days later and the Immigrant Visas are inside.

I’d like to express my sincere hope for those still waiting, that the process speeds up and their families are reunited.

I would also like to thank all the individuals on this forum who helped us get through this process.

CONGRADULATIONS!!!! Makes me so excited to hear that good things can come after such a long wait.

[TimandAna 37]

Hi TimandAna! Congratulations! You know what--i wouldnt bank on what is said in the website regarding security regulations "no bags" and all...i had so much docs with me for the interview too that it was impossible not to bring bags. Good thing i was booked at a hotel across the US embassy before my interview so I went on and went there and asked security. Bottomline, i was able to bring in with me, the next day, 2 big bags with cologne, lotion, make-up...girl stuff along with my docs! Except electronic things and sharp things--scissors and cutters, no weapons, too. Lol

I suggest, you call your local consulate and ask and confirm what you can bring and should not bring. Who knows you might be surprised and can bring along your bags so you could organize everything. Having everything gives you that confidence in the interview, you know. It's priceless to know you came--fully prepared to make sure you don't get unnecessary delays on your visa.

It also helps to call the consulate before the interview to make sure all your documents are complete and received. This was one thing we didnt do--my AOS got lost in transit from

NVC to my consulate. I relied on the checklist of my P4. :-( Come interview, i only had photocopies of my AOS, surprised to realize they don't have the originals with them--reason why I got a 221g and a very much delayed visa. If only I had back-up original copies with me, I should have my visa right now! Just a heads up.

Good luck to you and to everyone!!! xxx

You are a genius!! They would have to let her have a purse with her "girl stuff" and it would just be inhumane to turn that down. My wife has gotten a really big purse also. I never thought about her just going to the embassy and talking to the security guard. She lives only about 30-40 minutes from the embassy so should be really easy for her to do that. I am sorry your going through the delay and hope you get your visa quickly. Thank you again for the amazing advice

[dwheels76 5,468]

My hubby interview set for Feb 7!!!! I'm so happy

Excellent Congratulations. I will update list. wooo whooo. Not long now.