July 2014 Interviews

[smoddydana 48]

We just threw caution to the wind and booked ours. Think we can change them for 400 plus price difference. Just hoping we dont have any probs, and can fly when we want.

Husband's medical in london went very well! Very easy. We travel to london together this Monday and stay overnight in the hilton near by. Getting close, 8 days!!!

sorry to hear about your job lovemytico! All the best x

[lucky79 20]

you need unexpired passport too.

visit US embassy website.

http://srilanka.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/required-documents.html

for medicals I prefer lady doctor in the Asiri hospital. They'll give your medical reports 5 days before your interview. makesure that your name and case # is typed correctly.

Oh thank you.

I dont have an unexpired passport. I have only one passport which expires in 2017.

Thank u for the valuable info.

Did u submit any tax return forms for 2013 of ur spouse?

[senegal0123 8]

Husband's interview is tomorrow! Kind of nervous and getting everything together. But I'm going with him so hopefully it will go well. We plan on getting there very early tomorrow. I heard from other people that you can get your passport back the same day and they give you your sealed packet the day after. School's out for me so we're hoping that we will get approval and passport back tomorrow, the packet back on Thursday and will go on Friday night... still waiting to buy tickets since you never know but dirhams any luck, that's the plan inchalla...Prefer to be immigrated before Ramadan starts!

[BennySL 0]

Oh thank you.

I dont have an unexpired passport. I have only one passport which expires in 2017.

Thank u for the valuable info.

Did u submit any tax return forms for 2013 of ur spouse?

your passport is good.

we submitted 1040 & W-2 for 2013 to the NVC. we submitted before April 15th. we didn't submit tax trancript for 2013 to NVC. we took tax trancript for 2013 to interview.

according to your timline you can get tax transcript from IRS website.

[bdrew612 1,071]

You can tick off another country - Kuwait

Oooh! Thanks for reading! :-)

[r060106 109]

I was in the same situation as you.

My interview is on July 8 and i bought transferable tickets for July 18.

either get refundable or transferable tickets and fix the date,so you can save some money.

You can tick off another country - Kuwait

Some thoughts on this matter from some trials I did with United Airlines reservations system:

1. Sometimes you can get heavily discounted fares for flights next week, depending on date and destination. Just switching from Fri to Wed on the same week showed nearly half the fare.

2. With non-refundable tickets, you can change flight date for $350 for international flights ($200 for domestics) plus fare difference.

3. Buying a flexible ticket is also a hit or miss. Mostly miss as you would pay nearly discounted business class fair for a flexible coach fare.

Personally, I would delay booking until the moment I exit the Consulate with an approval, then book at least a week in advance. Don't underestimate the tasks you need to do to uproot and immigrate. Some of them you've probably mentally blocked to avoid disappointment without you're even aware of it!

It looks like a vial of lucky potion ala Harry Potter.

Thank you both for the suggestions.

[lucybelle 453]

Okay guys something I'm a little worried about. My esposo went and picked up his interview packet from the US embassy (no mail in this country) and it had things checked as in "bring this", marked out as in "not needed" and then at the bottom hand written it said to bring "proof of relationship", "proof of domicile", and "a list of all entries/exits into the USA".

The reason I'm worried is because for proof of relationship and proof of re-domicile I've already sent in TONS of stuff. Could this hand written list mean they think it's not enough???

Here's my genuine relationship stuff:

-Copy of lease we currently share, plus translated copy

-Copy of [my- lease from USA, authorizing [husband] as an occupant

-Copy of various receipts of joint payment of rent throughout the years

-Copy of bank statements showing [my] paycheck being deposited into [husband]

account

-Copy of various letters and postcards exchanged

-Copy of wedding invitation, plus translated copy

-Copy of wedding program

-Pictures of the relationship and marriage

And here's my re-domicile stuff:

• Absentee ballot request marked “US citizen, plan to return”
• Credit Union statements showing permanent US address
• investment fund statement showing permanent US address

• retirement fund statement showing permanent US address
• state drivers license showing permanent US address

• Lease agreement for our house

• Quote from auto insurance company regarding my request
• Quote from health insurance company regarding my request

• Bill of sale for car purchased in the USA

• Email about inquiry of renewing my teaching license

• Email correspondence with international shipper giving quote

And now I also have my letter of resignation saying I'm moving back to the USA. It's hard for me to believe this isn't enough evidence. But why else would they hand write that stuff in?

[dwheels76 5,468]

Hello everyone. Looks like Philippines started August off yesterday. So hold on I am sure more happy news is coming.

Sorry be in and out been busy busy. How is everyone? Prepping, excited, packing!! Wish I could be at every POE and throw confetti at you (and I would too). :joy:

[Lakehouse 293]

Husband's interview is tomorrow! Kind of nervous and getting everything together. But I'm going with him so hopefully it will go well. We plan on getting there very early tomorrow. I heard from other people that you can get your passport back the same day and they give you your sealed packet the day after. School's out for me so we're hoping that we will get approval and passport back tomorrow, the packet back on Thursday and will go on Friday night... still waiting to buy tickets since you never know but dirhams any luck, that's the plan inchalla...Prefer to be immigrated before Ramadan starts!

Wishing you luck that it goes perfectly!

Okay guys something I'm a little worried about. My esposo went and picked up his interview packet from the US embassy (no mail in this country) and it had things checked as in "bring this", marked out as in "not needed" and then at the bottom hand written it said to bring "proof of relationship", "proof of domicile", and "a list of all entries/exits into the USA".

The reason I'm worried is because for proof of relationship and proof of re-domicile I've already sent in TONS of stuff. Could this hand written list mean they think it's not enough???

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Your list of evidence looks superb, and I can only make a guess that certain Embassies always request such information. Maybe someone else has more concrete experience on this.

Hoping this is just standard procedure!

[bdrew612 1,071]

Hello everyone. Looks like Philippines started August off yesterday. So hold on I am sure more happy news is coming.

Sorry be in and out been busy busy. How is everyone? Prepping, excited, packing!! Wish I could be at every POE and throw confetti at you (and I would too). :joy:

Ooooooooh! Makes me want to call now (of course I have client appointments all day!)

[alvin7 4]

Hopefully Albania schedules soon. I've had CC since May 22

[LoveMyTico 999]

Okay guys something I'm a little worried about. My esposo went and picked up his interview packet from the US embassy (no mail in this country) and it had things checked as in "bring this", marked out as in "not needed" and then at the bottom hand written it said to bring "proof of relationship", "proof of domicile", and "a list of all entries/exits into the USA".

The reason I'm worried is because for proof of relationship and proof of re-domicile I've already sent in TONS of stuff. Could this hand written list mean they think it's not enough???

Here's my genuine relationship stuff:

-Copy of lease we currently share, plus translated copy

-Copy of [my- lease from USA, authorizing [husband] as an occupant

-Copy of various receipts of joint payment of rent throughout the years

-Copy of bank statements showing [my] paycheck being deposited into [husband]

account

-Copy of various letters and postcards exchanged

-Copy of wedding invitation, plus translated copy

-Copy of wedding program

-Pictures of the relationship and marriage

And here's my re-domicile stuff:

• Absentee ballot request marked “US citizen, plan to return”

• Credit Union statements showing permanent US address

• investment fund statement showing permanent US address

• retirement fund statement showing permanent US address

• state drivers license showing permanent US address

• Lease agreement for our house

• Quote from auto insurance company regarding my request

• Quote from health insurance company regarding my request

• Bill of sale for car purchased in the USA

• Email about inquiry of renewing my teaching license

• Email correspondence with international shipper giving quote

And now I also have my letter of resignation saying I'm moving back to the USA. It's hard for me to believe this isn't enough evidence. But why else would they hand write that stuff in?

I think you're fine. What else is there??

I just called the embassy and he told me our file just got there yesterday ( YEA RIGHT) so he said they will call my husband when he can come to the embassy. I asked if the police certificate needs to be translated and he said "YES" anything that comes from the NVC is fine the way it is but since my husband is going to get the police cert this week, it has to be translated BUT not officially...just by someone who speaks English and Spanish . NVC says it doesn't have to be translated if its in the native language of the embassy... SOOOO #######??? I guess I can have a friend translate it really fast if he sends it to me.. My husband doesn't know anyone who speaks fluent English over there...I am sure my husband will get a different answer if he calls or asks when they call him... I swear it never ends....

[mdtmaria 9]

Hello everyone. Looks like Philippines started August off yesterday. So hold on I am sure more happy news is coming.

Sorry be in and out been busy busy. How is everyone? Prepping, excited, packing!! Wish I could be at every POE and throw confetti at you (and I would too). :joy:

Hi sorry I posted my name twice on the spreadsheet instead of just updating the original one. Kindly delete the first one thank you!

[bruins 14]

Where is Vietnam interview scheduling!!!!

[jimmy007oc 30]

Where is Vietnam interview scheduling!!!!

It should be this week man. I've been waiting over a month now.