French/American Couples - Part III - 2014

[Alix64 425]

On 7/8/2020 at 8:38 PM, Rose__ said:

Did all CR1/IR1 applicants get their interview scheduled yet? I’m French but live in Canada and the consulate still hasn’t reopened, they’re not giving any info... I’m contemplating transferring my case to the Paris embassy.

Hey Rose,

Mine has been scheduled yes. DQ in early April.

 

On 7/9/2020 at 3:59 PM, AllTheseGoneBy said:

I have been a DQ since June 20, do you know when they schedules the interviews?

Hello AllTheseGoneBy,

For now they are scheduling itw for people DQ before the lockdown.

Before the Covid mess, there was an average of 6/8 weeks between the DQ and the interview.

 

Take care both of you.

Alix

[LoloBrinny 113]

Hello everyone,

 

Just a quick update for those waiting for their medical exam.

I scheduled mine with Dr Slattery and it happened today. It went very well, he is very nice. The process was smooth.

 

I hope that will give you guys some piece of mind.

 

Laurent 

[AllTheseGoneBy 13]

Il y a 9 heures, Alix64 a déclaré:

Il se leva,

Le mien est prévu oui. DQ début avril.

 

Bonjour AllTheseGoneBy,

Pour l'instant, ils planifient pour les personnes DQ avant le verrouillage.

Avant le mess de Covid, il y avait en moyenne 6/8 semaines entre le DQ et l'entrevue.

 

Prenez soin de vous deux.

Alix

Thanks Alix take care too 

[Aly123 84]

Hey everyone! I saw on Department of States Twitter that certain embassies would be opening up their schedule for routine services. https://www.gtlaw.com/en/insights/2020/5/summer-2020-travel-advisory-us-embassy-consular-services-and-covid-19-restrictions
Then I saw on this website that France was opening up the schedule for non immigrant appointments in August. Did anyone hear from/ call the embassy to confirm this? My fiancé has Interview been rescheduled for the three times on August 5th. Hopefully this means that this one might not get cancelled.

[Lu74 1]

Hi,

 

Still waiting for the notification from the us embassy in Paris !

 

My problem is my petition l-1129F is valid until 31st of July... I looked online and they say : "a consular officer can extend the validity of the petition if it expires before processing visa is completed".

Do you guys know if we have to and how to ask for an extension ? I guess all the K1 applicant like me have the same problem because this petition is valid for 4 months only...

[Aly123 84]

Thank you for your email.

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/covid-19-visa-services-and-restrictions.html

 

https://fr.usembassy.gov/visas/

 

Please monitor this website for up to date information on our operating status.

 

As of March 16, 2020, the United States Embassy in Paris, France is canceling routine immigrant and non-immigrant visa appointments. From March 16, 2020, the U.S. Embassy in Paris, France is not accepting applications by mail-in. 

 

We will resume routine visa services as soon as possible but are unable to provide a specific date at this time. 

 

If you have an urgent matter and need to travel immediately, please follow the guidance provided at https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-fr/niv/information/faqs#need_earlier_appt, or contact us at fae_contactus+fr+mrv+en@visaops.net, or call +33 1 82 88 29 57 (Local Number), or dial +1 703 543 9342 (If you are calling from within the United States), to request an emergency appointment.

 

Applicants with questions about visa applications currently in process with the Embassy may send their inquiry via ParisIVPending@state.gov for immigrant visa applications.

 

We are not conducting Returning Resident Visainterviews (SB-1) at this time.

 

If you are a Diversity Visa (DV) lottery winner and have either been issued a visa or are waiting for your interview, please be aware that the Presidential Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19 Outbreak includes all Diversity Visa holders.  As the proclamation will expire on December 31, 2020, all currently issued Diversity Visa holders for this year must reapply for next year’s Diversity Visa lottery.

 

K (Fiance) visa holders in France remain subject to the Presidential Proclamation on the Novel Coronavirus which prohibits entry into the United States anyone who has been present in the Schengen Zone within the previous 14 days.  There are very limited exceptions to this proclamation; please reference the proclamation for more information

 

If you have an active petition (Form I-129), please know that all petitions are effectively extended until we resume visa operations.

 

It is not possible to extend an issued visa.  If you are unable to travel due to U.S. government policy and your visa expires, you may be eligible for a no-fee replacement.

 

Sincerely, 

Immigrant Visas

U.S. Embassy Paris
 

this is the email I received from them. I’m not sure if it was automatic but definitely not what I was hoping to hear  

[MA&AR 16]

Hi all,

 

I got an expedite for the interview and my case was sent to the embassy and is now appearing as 'Ready'.

trying to figure when and where do we get the interview letter. Does it come by snail mail ?

I'm guessing email,... would they send it to both the petitioner and applicant ? or just the applicant ?

Also, what timeframe would you guys say it will take ?

 

Have a great one

[LoloBrinny 113]

Hello everyone,

 

Just a quick update to let you know that I had my interview this morning at the Paris embassy and I got approved  !

 

Do not hesitate if you have any questions about the interview process  .

 

Have a good day !

 

Laurent

[Alix64 425]

28 minutes ago, LoloBrinny said:

Hello everyone,

 

Just a quick update to let you know that I had my interview this morning at the Paris embassy and I got approved  !

 

Do not hesitate if you have any questions about the interview process  .

 

Have a good day !

 

Laurent

It's great news. Almost there !

 

 

EDIT----

I just saw your review on the page dedicated. So I have no question for you

Enjoy the rest of your Journey 🎉

 

Edited July 20, 2020 by Alix64

[Alix64 425]

Voilà ! Interview done! 🤩

Still have to receive the Passport but we are closer than ever to being fully together.

 

For your info, my husband was able to travel to France from California with : a proper Covid test certificate issued less than 72hours before his flight, copy of my passport, copy of our Livret de Famille.

 

My review is right there ->> https://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php?cnty=France&page=1&dfilter=5&topic=

but honestly nothing new compared with the previous posts on the subject.

 

🤪 Take care you all, thank you for your great support.

Alix

[AllTheseGoneBy 13]

5 hours ago, Alix64 said:

Voilà! Interview terminée! 🤩

Nous devons encore recevoir le passeport, mais nous sommes plus proches que jamais d'être pleinement ensemble.

 

Pour info, mon mari a pu voyager en France depuis la Californie avec: un certificat de test Covid valide délivré moins de 72 heures avant son vol, une copie de mon passeport, une copie de notre Livret de Famille.

 

Mon avis est là - >> https://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php?cnty=France&page=1&dfilter=5&topic=

mais honnêtement rien de nouveau par rapport aux précédents articles sur le sujet.

 

🤪 Prenez soin de vous tous, merci pour votre grand soutien.

Alix

you are free now !!  congrat 

[MA&AR 16]

We got the interview date yesterday on my wife's email ! August 19th ! 💥

We planned the medical etc can't wait to be done 

[AllTheseGoneBy 13]

Hello, 

 

Can we do all the vaccines on the same day?

[Alix64 425]

2 hours ago, MA&AR said:

We got the interview date yesterday on my wife's email ! August 19th ! 💥

We planned the medical etc can't wait to be done 

That is great! OMG things are moving

 

33 minutes ago, AllTheseGoneBy said:

Hello, 

 

Can we do all the vaccines on the same day?

It depends what and how many you have to do.

[AllTheseGoneBy 13]

 

6 minutes ago, Alix64 said:

C'est super! OMG les choses bougent

 

Cela dépend de ce que vous devez faire et de combien.

It's been so long since I have had any vaccines that I'm afraid I will have to do the 3 indicated.. 

thanks