French/American Couples - Part III - 2014

[Lisa Pr 88]

7 hours ago, JulienR said:

If you do a timeline search on VJ, it looks like your are looking at 5 to 6 months between NOA 2 and interview (that includes the NVC stage):

https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/k1list.php?op6=All&op66=All&op7=France&op1=3&op2=&op3=1&op4=1&op5=5%2C6%2C8%2C10%2C11%2C13%2C14%2C15%2C16%2C17%2C18%2C20%2C21%2C22%2C25%2C26%2C27%2C28%2C108%2C110%2C111%2C208%2C210%2C211&cfl=

 

After completing the NVC stage, you wait for the embassy to contact you with further instructions (https://fr.usembassy.gov/fr/visas-fr/visas-immigrant-fr/) :

• Attendez de recevoir une notification de l’ambassade de Paris que votre fichier a été reçu à partir du National Visa Center (NVC). Suivez attentivement les instructions.
• Inscrivez-vous, payer les frais de visa, et prendre un rendez-vous K de visa par le système de rendez-vous en ligne.
• Apparaissent pour votre rendez-vous d’entrevue à l’ambassade. Voir les articles interdits.
• Si elles sont émises, l’ambassade expédiera le visa et les documents pour vous par courrier ( résidents en France ) ou Chronopost (Portugal/Açores) dans environ 7-10 jours ouvrables.
• Si non émis, l’agent consulaire vous fournira de plus amples information.

 

For CR1, they give you an interview date, I assume it would be the same for K1.

Thanks so much for all the info !

I wasn't expecting the wait to be so long ugh 😞

[Alix64 425]

On 6/15/2019 at 2:55 AM, K-Kwette said:

Anybody can tell us about the current times between NVC case complete and interview?

 

I just got my case number so I'm not close to be done yet,  but just wondering what are the time frames for interviews at the Paris embassy.

 

And a bit about us, we sent the I-130 petition mid December, got NOA2 at the end of March and just got our case number.

MESSAGE MODIFIÉ // Je viens de voir que tu parles de la visite chez le médecin dans un post précédent. 1000 excuses.

 

 

Bonjour à tous,

Je suis toute nouvelle sur ce topic, que je découvre à l'instant.

Ta question m'intéresse tout particulièrement car il y a un vrai flou sur les délais après avoir reçu le NOA2.

As-tu déjà regardé si tu étais à jour dans les vaccins ? (histoire de gagner un peu de temps au moment de la prise de rendez-vous avec le médecin assermenté par l'Ambassade des US).

A vite,

Alix

Edited August 16, 2019 by Alix64

[Alix64 425]

On 8/6/2019 at 3:04 AM, K-Kwette said:

If it can help fellow french people with the CR1, I just finished the medicals exams and here is what I can tell you :

 

Once you get your interview date, you can book the medical appointment online, it's pretty straightforward.

Before the medical appointment, you need to do a X-Ray, a blood test, and a urine test. You have only one choice for the X-Ray center, and two choice for the others exams. You can book the X-ray online too.

I went to labo Clement and still have a bruise 10 days later . The labs Don't give you anything to take back with you, but the X-ray center give you the X-Ray, a CD and some paperwork.

 

For the actuel visit with the doctor, I had an appointment with Dr. Jolly. I brought with me my passport, the results from the X-Ray, my vaccination record and all documents I found useful for a medical visit.

 

 Costs : 50€ for the radio, 60€ for the labs exam, 240€ for the doctor visit… I guess they are just trying to prepare us to the costs of medical in the US

 

Interview is on 4th of September, and I will give a feedback on that too!

Super utile. Merci :). Take care!

Alix

[K-Kwette 114]

On ‎8‎/‎16‎/‎2019 at 5:06 AM, Alix64 said:

MESSAGE MODIFIÉ // Je viens de voir que tu parles de la visite chez le médecin dans un post précédent. 1000 excuses.

 

 

Bonjour à tous,

Je suis toute nouvelle sur ce topic, que je découvre à l'instant.

Ta question m'intéresse tout particulièrement car il y a un vrai flou sur les délais après avoir reçu le NOA2.

As-tu déjà regardé si tu étais à jour dans les vaccins ? (histoire de gagner un peu de temps au moment de la prise de rendez-vous avec le médecin assermenté par l'Ambassade des US).

A vite,

Alix

J'avais déjà regardé les vaccins demandés (je pense qu'il y a un lien sur le site de l'ambassade, si tu ne le trouves pas, dis moi, je te l'enverrais). J'étais à jour et du coup pas de vaccin supplémentaire à faire! Par contre si ton entretien est durant la saison de la grippe, tu devras te faire vacciner contre la grippe.

 

De ce que j'ai compris, les délais pour avoir la date de l'entretien sont très différents en fonction du visa demandé. Apparemment CR1 est bien plus rapide que K1. Moi j'ai eu la date environ 3 semaines après NOA2, pour un entretien environ 3 semaines après (mais que j'ai décalé au 4 septembre).

 

N'hésites pas si tu as d'autres questions

 

 

[K-Kwette 114]

On ‎8‎/‎12‎/‎2019 at 10:57 PM, Lisa Pr said:

Hi K-Kwette

Thank you for detailing your timeline, it's very informative. 
I am currently waiting for approval for K1, do you know on average what's the timeframe to get an appointment at the French embassy (after NVC) ? 
And does the French embassy contacts you and choose your appointment date for you or you choose yourself?

Thanks again !

 

For the CR1, you get the interview date from the NVC actually. Then you have to register the appointment on an online platform.

I couldn't attend the appointment given by the NVC and I could change my appointment directly with the embassy (but it's a bit difficult to contact them on the phone!) Then, I also had to contact the online platform service so that they could update my appointment date online.

[Alix64 425]

52 minutes ago, K-Kwette said:

J'avais déjà regardé les vaccins demandés (je pense qu'il y a un lien sur le site de l'ambassade, si tu ne le trouves pas, dis moi, je te l'enverrais). J'étais à jour et du coup pas de vaccin supplémentaire à faire! Par contre si ton entretien est durant la saison de la grippe, tu devras te faire vacciner contre la grippe.

 

De ce que j'ai compris, les délais pour avoir la date de l'entretien sont très différents en fonction du visa demandé. Apparemment CR1 est bien plus rapide que K1. Moi j'ai eu la date environ 3 semaines après NOA2, pour un entretien environ 3 semaines après (mais que j'ai décalé au 4 septembre).

 

N'hésites pas si tu as d'autres questions

 

 

Tu es hyper claire, merci ! J'ai trouvé la liste. Ok pour la grippe si jamais itw en pleine épidémie, pour le reste, je suis ok.

Bonne semaine !

[JulienR 92]

4 hours ago, Alix64 said:

Tu es hyper claire, merci ! J'ai trouvé la liste. Ok pour la grippe si jamais itw en pleine épidémie, pour le reste, je suis ok.

Bonne semaine !

Même si pas d'épidémie déclarée, tu dois faire le vaccin si ton entretien tombe pendant la saison. Je ne pense pas qu'il y ait de dates officielles mais en gros c'est quand le vaccin est dispo (à partir d'Octobre je crois). Si ton entretien a des chances de tomber en Automne/Hiver te poses pas la question, passe à la pharmacie pour demander si le vaccin est dispo ou quand il le sera et fais toi vacciner dès que possible. Tu peux même l'avoir sans ordonnance mais c'est pas remboursé dans ce cas (10€).

[Alix64 425]

45 minutes ago, JulienR said:

Même si pas d'épidémie déclarée, tu dois faire le vaccin si ton entretien tombe pendant la saison. Je ne pense pas qu'il y ait de dates officielles mais en gros c'est quand le vaccin est dispo (à partir d'Octobre je crois). Si ton entretien a des chances de tomber en Automne/Hiver te poses pas la question, passe à la pharmacie pour demander si le vaccin est dispo ou quand il le sera et fais toi vacciner dès que possible. Tu peux même l'avoir sans ordonnance mais c'est pas remboursé dans ce cas (10€).

Ok, merci beaucoup Julien. Je pense que j'aurai l'interview au plus tôt au printemps...

[Mr & Mrs T 778]

Hi guys, 

ok today I have a question a little bit special . It’s for my cats lol 

we bring them in USA with us and went to the veterinary for the passport , vaccinations etc but he don’t find some info and .. now it’s up to us to find them .. 

anyway ..he is the only one around ..

so if someone can help me because I look everywhere , send mail but no answer ..
 The vet asks me to provide information on what follows:
 - What is the antibody titration required for transport to the USA?
 - what are the mandatory / proscribed parasitic suppressants according to the states.
 - what is the delay for the clinical examination before departure.

 

thank you for your help !!! 

[JulienR 92]

Did you check CBP and USDA websites? I found this:

https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/56/kw/pets

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/pet-travel/bring-pet-into-the-united-states/pet-travel-cats-into-us

 

There does not seem to be any specific requirements. On the USDA page you can also pick the state you are traveling to.

 

You questions don't seem specific to France so maybe you should post on a general forum too. I am sure some people here have done it before.

[Mr & Mrs T 778]

29 minutes ago, JulienR said:

Did you check CBP and USDA websites? I found this:

https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/56/kw/pets

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/pet-travel/bring-pet-into-the-united-states/pet-travel-cats-into-us

 

There does not seem to be any specific requirements. On the USDA page you can also pick the state you are traveling to.

 

You questions don't seem specific to France so maybe you should post on a general forum too. I am sure some people here have done it before.

Hello @JulienR,

thank you for your answer .

i already looked at their websites and we called them but same info . 

I will post on a general forum good idea 💡 

[K-Kwette 114]

I'm happy to say that I got my visa approved today  

 

Some feedback on the Paris, Embassy :

 

Appointment at 10am so I got there around 9.35. They make you wait in line in front of the embassy, around 9.45 they let the people "in". You go Under a "tent" for a precheck (they check your bags, ask to turn off your phone, be careful as laptops are not allowed!), then you go to a desk where people put your paperwork in order. Then you go Inside the building, with another security check (this one is like at the airport). You will have to give them your phone, electronics, chargers, usb key, keys… They give you a number in exchange).

 

Then you go in, and you follow the line for visa and you wait for the first step :

I waited around 45 minutes, then you go to a desk and they ask to confirm name, phone number and adress. They also asked me for my passport, 2 ID pictures, Birth certificate, wedding certificate, police certificate. After that, they make you go wait in another until your name is called. I waited around 15/20 minutes (it's hard to keep track on the time when we Don't have a Watch). My name was called at a window (you are not in a room alone, it's more like customs at the airport) and the "interview" began. First step, raise your right hand and swear to tell the Truth… Then you sign a paper to confirm that you are telling the Truth. The officer asked me few easy questions (when did you got marry, where did you meet, what was your husband doing in the UK, what is his job, do you have kids….) and finally the "Congratulations, your visa has been approved! Best of luck in the US!".

 

They never asked for proof of Relationship or affidavit of support, but it's probably better to have them in case they ask! Every case/officer is different.

 

He said they will mail my passport within 2 weeks, with a sealed enveloppe that I cannot open and I will need to give to the officers when I enter the US.

Edited September 4, 2019 by K-Kwette

[Mr & Mrs T 778]

7 minutes ago, K-Kwette said:

I'm happy to say that I got my visa approved today  

 

Some feedback on the Paris, Embassy :

 

Appointment at 10am so I got there around 9.35. They make you wait in line in front of the embassy, around 9.45 they let the people "in". You go Under a "tent" for a precheck (they check your bags, ask to turn off your phone, be careful as laptops are not allowed!), then you go to a desk where people put your paperwork in order. Then you go Inside the building, with another security check (this one is like at the airport). You will have to give them your phone, electronics, chargers, usb key, keys… They give you a number in exchange).

 

Then you go in, and you follow the line for visa and you wait for the first step :

I waited around 45 minutes, then you go to a desk and they ask to confirm name, phone number and adress. They also asked me for my passport, 2 ID pictures, Birth certificate, wedding certificate, police certificate. After that, they make you go wait in another until your name is called. I waited around 15/20 minutes (it's hard to keep track on the time when we Don't have a Watch). My name was called at a window (you are not in a room alone, it's more like customs at the airport) and the "interview" began. First step, raise your right hand and swear to tell the Truth… Then you sign a paper to confirm that you are telling the Truth. The officer asked me few easy questions (when did you got marry, where did you meet, what was your husband doing in the UK, what is his job, do you have kids….) and finally the "Congratulations, your visa has been approved! Best of luck in the US!".

 

They never asked for proof of Relationship or affidavit of support, but it's probably better to have them in case they ask! Every case/officer is different.

 

He said they will mail my passport within 2 weeks, with a sealed enveloppe that I cannot open and I will need to give to the officers when I enter the US.

Congratulations !!!!🎉 

[K-Kwette 114]

22 hours ago, Mr & Mrs T said:

Congratulations !!!!🎉 

Thank you  

[K-Kwette 114]

I received my passport today with the visa in it.

Didn't get a sealed enveloppe, from what I see, my case is electronic and that's why.

I paid the green card fee yesterday.

Will fly to the US on the 1st of October.

 

Good luck to all of you waiting!