July 2014 Interviews

[sandraperry 34]

I am preparing all the documents i'll need to take to the embassy, from what is asked of me from the Letter.

They ask for :

1 - IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION PART 1

1 - IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION PART 2

Is this the DS-260? Or something else?

[cdss 7]

I wish you should not get one this time.....

Yes, they retained my passport.....

Keeping your passport seems to be a sign that it will be a short one.

[INDIM 27]

I guess i have figured out the reason for AP to me.

May be its a Visa Mantis check ------ I work as a Computer Programmer (developer) from last 7 years... and got transferred from the same employer to different countries.... I am not sure but i guess this profession comes under TAL (Technology Alert List).... and that is why they need AP to consult advisor in the US.

I have this feeling caz CO asked me specifically about my job during interview and then afterwards, my current occupation details and countries that i visited (along with addresses) were taken on a paper without any demand of any additional document.

But again then, anyone have any idea about VISA MANTIS CHECK????

[MsGoyave 45]

congrats on new baby!

We bought our flights, if his visa does not come in time, or if he gets AP we will have to pay a 400$ change flight fee to our travel agent. Ick. Fingers crossed

I am having that little feeling in my stomach/anxiety maybe... so that is the main reason why I am not booking the flight ahead.

I just don't want to take my chances.

Thank you both for your answers! I am feeling anxious too. I feel like I'm going to jinx it if I book in advance lol! Maybe I should look for a flexible ticket, it should be still less expensive than last minutes tickets. A $400 fee is annoying though, plus the price difference I guess... Arghhh I found a one-way non-refundable ticket at 500 euros - vs 1500 if I was leaving next week. My husband tells me to wait though :-/

[INDIM 27]

Keeping your passport seems to be a sign that it will be a short one.

yeah, hope so.

I have come across some profiles on VJ where it was mentioned that their passports were given back along with AP letter and may be in those cases a detailed investigation was required.

@ALL on VJ: PLEASE CHECK TAL (TECHNOLOGY ALERT LIST), if your profession does falls in this category, there is a high risk of getting an AP....

[cdss 7]

yeah, hope so.

I have come across some profiles on VJ where it was mentioned that their passports were given back along with AP letter and may be in those cases a detailed investigation was required.

@ALL on VJ: PLEASE CHECK TAL (TECHNOLOGY ALERT LIST), if your profession does falls in this category, there is a high risk of getting an AP....

Hi,

Is it just being a programmer that puts u in TAL? I work in IT too

[MsGoyave 45]

I am preparing all the documents i'll need to take to the embassy, from what is asked of me from the Letter.

They ask for :

1 - IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION PART 1

1 - IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION PART 2

Is this the DS-260? Or something else?

On my letter there's an R after these two items, which means they have been submitted online. Don't you? I will bring the copy though just in case (actually I will bring everything I've submitted on paper or online)

[smoddydana 48]

Thank you both for your answers! I am feeling anxious too. I feel like I'm going to jinx it if I book in advance lol! Maybe I should look for a flexible ticket, it should be still less expensive than last minutes tickets. A $400 fee is annoying though, plus the price difference I guess... Arghhh I found a one-way non-refundable ticket at 500 euros - vs 1500 if I was leaving next week. My husband tells me to wait though :-/

Yeah the price difference too, could be up there. I could do without this anxiety, husband is not worried, thinks it will be fine. Lol.i try not to mention it every day, but am on here checking everyone's dates from interview to visa in hand from london.

[INDIM 27]

Hi,

Is it just being a programmer that puts u in TAL? I work in IT too

Yes, that is what i think, but then it also depends on what other countries (except India) you have worked for....

[MsGoyave 45]

Yeah the price difference too, could be up there. I could do without this anxiety, husband is not worried, thinks it will be fine. Lol.i try not to mention it every day, but am on here checking everyone's dates from interview to visa in hand from london.

Oooh great idea! I should do this too! It will give me an idea... I planned to leave 13 days after the interview, but now that I think about it, perhaps it's gonna be too short. Great now my husband says to book it haha!

[sandraperry 34]

On my letter there's an R after these two items, which means they have been submitted online. Don't you? I will bring the copy though just in case (actually I will bring everything I've submitted on paper or online)

Yeah, mine had it too.

I was just trying to figure out if it was what i thought it was, the ds260, or if i needed to do something more.

I am setting a file with everything from I-130 to the AOS and IV packet. I don't want to miss anything.

Yeah the price difference too, could be up there. I could do without this anxiety, husband is not worried, thinks it will be fine. Lol.i try not to mention it every day, but am on here checking everyone's dates from interview to visa in hand from london.

Damn husbands, always keeping their calm while we pull our hair.

Mine is like, don't worry we are fine, nothing to stress about it...

And i'll be like: BUT BUT BUT....

[MsGoyave 45]

Yeah, mine had it too.

I was just trying to figure out if it was what i thought it was, the ds260, or if i needed to do something more.

I am setting a file with everything from I-130 to the AOS and IV packet. I don't want to miss anything.

Damn husbands, always keeping their calm while we pull our hair.

Mine is like, don't worry we are fine, nothing to stress about it...

And i'll be like: BUT BUT BUT....

Haha so truuue!!!

But yes it is definitely the DS260, I misread your question sorry.

[MoBar65 520]

Yeah the price difference too, could be up there. I could do without this anxiety, husband is not worried, thinks it will be fine. Lol.i try not to mention it every day, but am on here checking everyone's dates from interview to visa in hand from london.

At least you're not dealing with 6 tickets Kuwait-Denver as I would when the time comes. $8,000-$10,000 if I book 4 months in advance. Can't do it though... I'm an AP magnet.

Hope I just made you feel a little better about your situation.

[MsGoyave 45]

At least you're not dealing with 6 tickets Kuwait-Denver as I would when the time comes. $8,000-$10,000 if I book 4 months in advance. Can't do it though... I'm an AP magnet.

Hope I just made you feel a little better about your situation.

OMG!!! Now I feel sorry to have complained!! Goooood luck to you!

[justojai 53]

yeah, hope so.

I have come across some profiles on VJ where it was mentioned that their passports were given back along with AP letter and may be in those cases a detailed investigation was required.

@ALL on VJ: PLEASE CHECK TAL (TECHNOLOGY ALERT LIST), if your profession does falls in this category, there is a high risk of getting an AP....

What does Technology Alert List means? I also work in IT and have been in few other countries including the US as a result of my profession. I will like to know more bcos AP is one thing I wouldnt want to go through.