F1 case complete and waiting for visa # availability -Part2

[ExoticPrincess 55]

So, i am back with the details of how my journey went today.

 

I had a 8:00 appointment and arrived at 7:30, there are two lines, to my fellow Jamaicans please ask the police officer which line you should join, passport, photo and appointment letter are then asked for to be checked and then you proceed to go through Security. FYI, there are a host of things you cannot take into the Embassy (including makeup, flash drives, cellphones etc.), so don't bring a lot of stuff when you go there.

 

I then got a number and a form to fill out for DHL registration, but I had already done that online so I proceeded inside to the area for Immigrant Visa Applicants. Let me just tell you I was nervous as he'll! It seemed like I was there waiting and waiting forever! lol. Anyway, my number was called and I went to the window and was asked to hand in certain documents and my finger prints were scanned. The lady then told me to have a seat and listen for my name to be called. While waiting I was paying attention to what was going on, FYI, it doesn't help your case to keep saying 'i don't know' to the Consular Officer! That's all I heard coming from this one man, he didn't even know his Mother's date of birth! lol, the CO was not impressed at all!

 

Anyway, by 10:00am my name was called and I went to the window for my Interview (still nervous I might add). The CO was a Chinese male and he was basically straight forward, he gave no eye contact, not even a smile, he asked me to swear to tell the whole truth thing and took my fingerprints again. The questions I got where.....

 

1.   Who is the Petitioner?

2.   What is she to you?

3.   Where does she live?

4.   How long has she lived in the U.S.?

5.   What does she do? 

6.   Have I ever been charged with a crime?

7.   He also tried to trick me with a question, but it was a good thing I was actually listening to him

 

No request for updated W2's or I-864, all in all the worst part of the experience was the waiting, the interview was a breeze and over before I knew it. He then said everything looked okay, that my visa was approved and I could expect to have it back within a week. What I was curious about though was that the lady who I submitted my documents to told me my medical hadn't arrived as yet, but at no time did  the CO indicate that to me, so I'll wait and see if I do get my passport back within the week time frame that was given. My status is at Administrative Processing now.

 

No more watching for the Visa Bulletin to see when i will be current or waiting for correspondence from NVC! God is good and I am happy, happy, happy!

 

To everyone else waiting, hanging in there,your time is gonna come

[ExoticPrincess 55]

2 hours ago, Blessing250 said:

Any idea when IL will start coming this month?. I had CC in March.

 

Should begin this week

[Lain 64]

1 hour ago, ExoticPrincess said:

So, i am back with the details of how my journey went today.

 

I had a 8:00 appointment and arrived at 7:30, there are two lines, to my fellow Jamaicans please ask the police officer which line you should join, passport, photo and appointment letter are then asked for to be checked and then you proceed to go through Security. FYI, there are a host of things you cannot take into the Embassy (including makeup, flash drives, cellphones etc.), so don't bring a lot of stuff when you go there.

 

I then got a number and a form to fill out for DHL registration, but I had already done that online so I proceeded inside to the area for Immigrant Visa Applicants. Let me just tell you I was nervous as he'll! It seemed like I was there waiting and waiting forever! lol. Anyway, my number was called and I went to the window and was asked to hand in certain documents and my finger prints were scanned. The lady then told me to have a seat and listen for my name to be called. While waiting I was paying attention to what was going on, FYI, it doesn't help your case to keep saying 'i don't know' to the Consular Officer! That's all I heard coming from this one man, he didn't even know his Mother's date of birth! lol, the CO was not impressed at all!

 

Anyway, by 10:00am my name was called and I went to the window for my Interview (still nervous I might add). The CO was a Chinese male and he was basically straight forward, he gave no eye contact, not even a smile, he asked me to swear to tell the whole truth thing and took my fingerprints again. The questions I got where.....

 

1.   Who is the Petitioner?

2.   What is she to you?

3.   Where does she live?

4.   How long has she lived in the U.S.?

5.   What does she do? 

6.   Have I ever been charged with a crime?

7.   He also tried to trick me with a question, but it was a good thing I was actually listening to him

 

No request for updated W2's or I-864, all in all the worst part of the experience was the waiting, the interview was a breeze and over before I knew it. He then said everything looked okay, that my visa was approved and I could expect to have it back within a week. What I was curious about though was that the lady who I submitted my documents to told me my medical hadn't arrived as yet, but at no time did  the CO indicate that to me, so I'll wait and see if I do get my passport back within the week time frame that was given. My status is at Administrative Processing now.

 

No more watching for the Visa Bulletin to see when i will be current or waiting for correspondence from NVC! God is good and I am happy, happy, happy!

 

To everyone else waiting, hanging in there,your time is gonna come

Congratulations, ExoticPrincess! So happy for you, that all went well and you are finally done with this process

I had AP for 1 day, on the 2nd I got visa and status changed to Issued. Well, you can party now and good luck with further preparation!

[Jaymal 8]

2 hours ago, ExoticPrincess said:

So, i am back with the details of how my journey went today.

 

I had a 8:00 appointment and arrived at 7:30, there are two lines, to my fellow Jamaicans please ask the police officer which line you should join, passport, photo and appointment letter are then asked for to be checked and then you proceed to go through Security. FYI, there are a host of things you cannot take into the Embassy (including makeup, flash drives, cellphones etc.), so don't bring a lot of stuff when you go there.

 

I then got a number and a form to fill out for DHL registration, but I had already done that online so I proceeded inside to the area for Immigrant Visa Applicants. Let me just tell you I was nervous as he'll! It seemed like I was there waiting and waiting forever! lol. Anyway, my number was called and I went to the window and was asked to hand in certain documents and my finger prints were scanned. The lady then told me to have a seat and listen for my name to be called. While waiting I was paying attention to what was going on, FYI, it doesn't help your case to keep saying 'i don't know' to the Consular Officer! That's all I heard coming from this one man, he didn't even know his Mother's date of birth! lol, the CO was not impressed at all!

 

Anyway, by 10:00am my name was called and I went to the window for my Interview (still nervous I might add). The CO was a Chinese male and he was basically straight forward, he gave no eye contact, not even a smile, he asked me to swear to tell the whole truth thing and took my fingerprints again. The questions I got where.....

 

1.   Who is the Petitioner?

2.   What is she to you?

3.   Where does she live?

4.   How long has she lived in the U.S.?

5.   What does she do? 

6.   Have I ever been charged with a crime?

7.   He also tried to trick me with a question, but it was a good thing I was actually listening to him

 

No request for updated W2's or I-864, all in all the worst part of the experience was the waiting, the interview was a breeze and over before I knew it. He then said everything looked okay, that my visa was approved and I could expect to have it back within a week. What I was curious about though was that the lady who I submitted my documents to told me my medical hadn't arrived as yet, but at no time did  the CO indicate that to me, so I'll wait and see if I do get my passport back within the week time frame that was given. My status is at Administrative Processing now.

 

No more watching for the Visa Bulletin to see when i will be current or waiting for correspondence from NVC! God is good and I am happy, happy, happy!

 

To everyone else waiting, hanging in there,your time is gonna come

Thanks for the detailed info EP.. I am counting down my days.lol

[ExoticPrincess 55]

47 minutes ago, Lain said:

Congratulations, ExoticPrincess! So happy for you, that all went well and you are finally done with this process

I had AP for 1 day, on the 2nd I got visa and status changed to Issued. Well, you can party now and good luck with further preparation!

Thank you Lain, I continue to be happy for all of us who go through this process, cause it hasn't been easy, but we all know the reward of reuniting with our families was the ultimate goal.

 

 

 

29 minutes ago, Jaymal said:

Thanks for the detailed info EP.. I am counting down my days.lol

You're welcome Jaymal......and success is already yours, believe that.

[Blessing250 0]

11 hours ago, ExoticPrincess said:

Should begin this week

Thanks.

[ljkII 1]

Any interview dates yet?

[Lena15 4]

CC...3/20/2017

Interview date...6/19/2017

[ExoticPrincess 55]

14 minutes ago, Lena15 said:

CC...3/20/2017

Interview date...6/19/2017

Congratulations Lena15! you are so much closer to the end of this journey

[Lena15 4]

3 minutes ago, ExoticPrincess said:

Congratulations Lena15! you are so much closer to the end of this journey

Thanks dear.....Will be calling NVC back tomorrow to find out if my sister has the same date too...Was so excited I couldn't ask for hers 😄 will surely do that morrow.....The long wait is getting over...

[Blessing250 0]

23 minutes ago, Lena15 said:

CC...3/20/2017

Interview date...6/19/2017

Hi Lena 

Did you get your date by calling NVC or by email? 

Did you get it today because I am wondering if I should call them.

 

Thanks.

[Lena15 4]

Just now, Blessing250 said:

Hi Lena 

Did you get your date by calling NVC or by email? 

Did you get it today because I am wondering if I should call them.

 

Thanks.

I called NVC and the rep said they scheduled my appointment today and that within a week from today I will receive Interview Letter IL through my email.

Just call them...

[Blessing250 0]

1 minute ago, Lena15 said:

I called NVC and the rep said they scheduled my appointment today and that within a week from today I will receive Interview Letter IL through my email.

Just call them...

Thanks. I will call them ASAP.

[ExoticPrincess 55]

13 minutes ago, Lena15 said:

Thanks dear.....Will be calling NVC back tomorrow to find out if my sister has the same date too...Was so excited I couldn't ask for hers 😄 will surely do that morrow.....The long wait is getting over...

Well, when me and my sisters got our Interview dates, we all got different dates, so there's a good possibility that may be the case with you and your sister too.

[ExoticPrincess 55]

My CEAC status changed to ISSUED this morning!