F1 case complete and waiting for visa # availability -Part2

[Hura 4]

Ok, I am carrying Birth Certificate anyways since it is one of the document mentioned in the lists explicitly.

I am planning to take my Educational Certificates about 4 of them 10th, 12th, Graduation Certificate and one more certificate. Where fathers name is mentioned in the docs.

However whats up with any other proofs like Photos together etc... do FB1 applicants really carry photos / or are photos required for us. Just want to avoid unsolicited docs to the Interviewer or is it a usual thing?

yeah! u can bring with u photos, probably skype conversations logs, logs from telecom company with their phone numbers, everything like that.

but in my country the embassy does not ask proof of communications with parents, only fiance visas they ask proof here. i think it depends by countries and local traditions

[odoy 1]

No NO package. When I wrote this, I thought I was supposed to get a package by regular mail with instructions, forms and all that (just like in the old days) after getting my IL by email, but I had not completely read the whole Interview Letter. I had read only the 1^st page which has the appointment date and time. But then I read the rest of it. Pages 2, 3 and 4 have instructions on how to proceed and what to do. And thats all you really need.

My case is not a simple, regular one because I have 3 minor daughters that I am trying to add late, so I know tomorrow will not be the end of it. But I am ready for tomorrow. I will have some feed back for you guys the day after tomorrow.

Hi Rick, how was your interview? I just recently joined here at VJ, i found my case similar to you. Im F1 applicant pd is october 2007. I had my visa interview last Oct. 30,2014, after my fingerprint, initial interview asked me some questions about my father and had me signed the none married oath. Then the processor asked if i have children, i have a 7 year old daughter, she askef my daughters birth certificate and she immediately registered my child and told me that my daughter can accomodate me in the U.S but still have to go through the process. Then after that i waited for my number to be called and this time the CO will interview me. CO asked how long is my father been in the u.s and i said 25 years. Asked about my step mom and brother who are all in the US already. She mentioned about my daughter that was registered a while ago. She immediately asked my CENOMAR (which i don't have) she gave me the paper i signed about non married oath and told me to get my cenomar. It went fast that i did not had the chance to ask what should i do for my daughter. She said to wait for my number to be called and another officer will tell me how to get the cenomar. NSO dispatched cenomar to us embassy nov.7. Nov. 12 my case status went to A.P then Nov. 14 my case status went to Ready till now... i don't know if i am approved. Been trying to call USEM but no answer. So now i am still patiently waiting for my Visa to be issued. My problem here now is how can i start applying for my dsughters visa? They say that under my category i can share my benefits with my 7 year old daughter. I now have an appointment with uscis manila on dec.8. And talk to immigration officer about my daughter. Am i doing the right thing. Please let me know on how you will apply your children for visa and accomodate you in the u.s? Thank you

[odoy 1]

while NVC and embasy will set you interview date u will recive e-mail with appointment. there u will find something like letter below (it can be different case by case), for example:

Reminders

* For additional interview information and document preparation guidelines please visit the U.S. Embassies, Consulates, and Diplomatic Missions website, www.usembassy.gov and select UKRAINE:KYIV from the list of U.S. Embassies, Consulates and Diplomatic Missions.

* Any original documents that were requested by the NVC but were not submitted to the NVC must be brought to the visa interview.

* Applicants should bring this letter to their medical examination because the panel physician may need to review it before performing the examination.

* The applicant must bring his/her medical examination results to the visa interview in an envelope sealed by the medical office.

* The applicant must bring the correct size and number of photographs to the visa interview. They must measure 2 inches by 2 inches (5 cm by 5 cm) on a white background.

* IF a sponsor filed an I-864 (Affidavit of Support) AND provided the NVC with proof of an IRS Federal Income Tax Extension in lieu of a Federal Income Tax Return, the applicant must bring the sponsor's most recent Federal Income Tax Return to the visa interview.

* Failure to present all necessary documents to the Consular Officer will result in the applicant's immigrant visa being refused at the initial interview.

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* Document Status Description

A = Applicant must acquire this document and present it at the time of the interview.

C = Direct inquiries to your consulate / embassy

D = Certified document received

F = This form is not necessary for this application.

G = I-601A withdrawn by applicant.

H = Photos not required for EP case.

I = The required form is incomplete. Please ensure that a complete form is presented at the interview.

O = The original document has been received and accepted as meeting post requirements.

P = The police certificate must be requested by the applicant. If you have already applied for this document, no further action is required. The issuing police authority will send the police record directly to the appropriate US Embassy to have on hand at the time of the interview.

R = The electronic DS-260 form has been submitted and reviewed.

S = Scanned document received. The original document must be presented at the time of the interview.

T = An acceptable document has been received, but a translation is required as the submitted document is not in English or the official language of the processing post. The applicant must present a certified translation at the time of the interview.

U = The applicant has informed the NVC that the required document is unavailable.

X = The required document is unobtainable for this country per the Foreign Affairs Manual.

Y = The required document has been received.

$ = Payment received.

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Document Name Document Status

CORRESPONDENCE INSTRUCTIONS C

1 - IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION PART 1 Y

1 - IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION PART 2 Y

2 - PASSPORT Y

3 - BIRTH CERTIFICATE O

4 - ADOPTION F

5 - MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE F

6 - MARRIAGE TERMINATION F

7 - COURT RECORDS F

F - FINANCIAL EVIDENCE Y

8 - CUSTODY PAPERS F

9 - MILITARY RECORDS O

10 - UKRAINE POLICE CERTIFICATE O

FEE PAYMENT $

PHOTOGRAPH Y

F - PETITIONER MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE F

F - PETITIONER BIRTH CERTIFICATE F

Do not forget your cenomar. It is not written in the packet but the CO will ask for that. In my case visa issuance is taking a while because i failed to have my cenomar during the interview. I was in AP status 13 days after interview. Nov. 14 my status is ready saying ready for interview. I don't know what's happening. But i pray everything is ok.

[Rick_ES_USA 13]

Odoy:

On November 12 I had my first interview. At that time I let the immigration officer know that I wished to add my 3 minor daughters to the case. She asked for their birth certificates and proceeded to add them to the case immediately on the computer. Then she gave me a green sheet, which is usually used to indicate missing documents at the moment of the interview. She said : you need to re-schedule a new interview and come back with all docs that were missing the first time. In my case it means come back with my 3 little angels and all their documentation. So in other words, the way this is being treated is as if there were missing or incomplete documents at the moment of the interview. Those missing documents (according to the green sheet) are:

1 - Medicals of the children

2 - DS-260 form for each of the children

3 - Payment of IV – Fee for each (lots of $$)

Also form i-864 and i-864A (AoS) had to be updated by my Mom and Dad to include the 3 children.

So I called the call center that they have here in San Salvador - US Embassy and registered my 3 girls and re-scheduled a new interview for Dec. 10 . Next week we will go do the Medicals and after that I will fill out forms DS-260 for each and I think we will be ready! … Hope everything will be OK!

So that is my experience so far! … I hope it gives you some inside info. and helps you figure out what to do in your case. But one thing I want to point to : No applicant (principal or derivative) can be processed if they don’t have their medicals and DS-260 Form completed.

Good luck!

Hi Rick, how was your interview? I just recently joined here at VJ, i found my case similar to you. Im F1 applicant pd is october 2007. I had my visa interview last Oct. 30,2014, after my fingerprint, initial interview asked me some questions about my father and had me signed the none married oath. Then the processor asked if i have children, i have a 7 year old daughter, she askef my daughters birth certificate and she immediately registered my child and told me that my daughter can accomodate me in the U.S but still have to go through the process. Then after that i waited for my number to be called and this time the CO will interview me. CO asked how long is my father been in the u.s and i said 25 years. Asked about my step mom and brother who are all in the US already. She mentioned about my daughter that was registered a while ago. She immediately asked my CENOMAR (which i don't have) she gave me the paper i signed about non married oath and told me to get my cenomar. It went fast that i did not had the chance to ask what should i do for my daughter. She said to wait for my number to be called and another officer will tell me how to get the cenomar. NSO dispatched cenomar to us embassy nov.7. Nov. 12 my case status went to A.P then Nov. 14 my case status went to Ready till now... i don't know if i am approved. Been trying to call USEM but no answer. So now i am still patiently waiting for my Visa to be issued. My problem here now is how can i start applying for my dsughters visa? They say that under my category i can share my benefits with my 7 year old daughter. I now have an appointment with uscis manila on dec.8. And talk to immigration officer about my daughter. Am i doing the right thing. Please let me know on how you will apply your children for visa and accomodate you in the u.s? Thank you

[odoy 1]

Rick_ES_USA:

Thank you for that info. The CO did not give me a green sheet after the interview, i guess it's a different process here in the Philippines, they just gave me a website to check because they say that they are not printing papers anymore and call centers here are difficult to reach. But i hope with my schedule in USCIS on Dec. 8 they will give me info. I will try again and contact our embassy tomorrow. But i still have a question Rick, if my visa will be issued soon before i apply my daughter, will it affect her eligibility? I still dont know how to start her application. Im a bit worried. But thank you for your generous answer...

[puru444 44]

Hi Rick, how was your interview? I just recently joined here at VJ, i found my case similar to you. Im F1 applicant pd is october 2007. I had my visa interview last Oct. 30,2014, after my fingerprint, initial interview asked me some questions about my father and had me signed the none married oath. Then the processor asked if i have children, i have a 7 year old daughter, she askef my daughters birth certificate and she immediately registered my child and told me that my daughter can accomodate me in the U.S but still have to go through the process. Then after that i waited for my number to be called and this time the CO will interview me. CO asked how long is my father been in the u.s and i said 25 years. Asked about my step mom and brother who are all in the US already. She mentioned about my daughter that was registered a while ago. She immediately asked my CENOMAR (which i don't have) she gave me the paper i signed about non married oath and told me to get my cenomar. It went fast that i did not had the chance to ask what should i do for my daughter. She said to wait for my number to be called and another officer will tell me how to get the cenomar. NSO dispatched cenomar to us embassy nov.7. Nov. 12 my case status went to A.P then Nov. 14 my case status went to Ready till now... i don't know if i am approved. Been trying to call USEM but no answer. So now i am still patiently waiting for my Visa to be issued. My problem here now is how can i start applying for my dsughters visa? They say that under my category i can share my benefits with my 7 year old daughter. I now have an appointment with uscis manila on dec.8. And talk to immigration officer about my daughter. Am i doing the right thing. Please let me know on how you will apply your children for visa and accomodate you in the u.s? Thank you

I think CENOMAR is applicable to few countries only. I havent heard about it here in India.

@ Odoy, you said that your PD is October 2007, moreover you are from Philippines too. How did you get an interview letter so early where Philippines's october bulletin date was 01 September 2004.

Are you sure your pd is Oct 2007??

[longlivemania 4]

Have anyone with a 2008 PD received a choice of agent letter?

[Baileys 39]

Have anyone with a 2008 PD received a choice of agent letter?

Not yet. I'm June 2008.

[longlivemania 4]

Not yet. I'm June 2008.

Why they are super sloooooooooooow? It is killing me.

[odoy 1]

I think CENOMAR is applicable to few countries only. I havent heard about it here in India.

@ Odoy, you said that your PD is October 2007, moreover you are from Philippines too. How did you get an interview letter so early where Philippines's october bulletin date was 01 September 2004.

Are you sure your pd is Oct 2007??

yes. It is oct.30 2007

[odoy 1]

My CEAC status "ready" update date changed just today when i completed my daughters ds260 online. My daughter will have her medical next week and i already got an appointment for interview again but with my daughter on dec.22,2014 through online. Yay! I'm so happy. Finally im relieved knowing that my daughter will accomodate me. Im so happy seeing her name under my case.

[odoy 1]

yes. It is oct.30 2007

Date creation is oct. 30 2007.

[odoy 1]

Date creation is oct. 30 2007.

My priority date is 30aug2002. Sorry i got mixed up. I was just overwhelmed with was just happened today. I get to process my daughters papers and all.

[odoy 1]

I think CENOMAR is applicable to few countries only. I havent heard about it here in India.

@ Odoy, you said that your PD is October 2007, moreover you are from Philippines too. How did you get an interview letter so early where Philippines's october bulletin date was 01 September 2004.

Are you sure your pd is Oct 2007??

my pd is 30aug2002

[Twilight1 1]

Why they are super sloooooooooooow? It is killing me.

I agree with your sentiments! My PD is 21 Apr, 2008 for all countries and I too have not heard anything from NVC to start the process. Let us keep each other updated. Thanks for the support. Good Luck to everyone!