August 2014 Interviews

[fridgewater 15]

Can they just starting allocating interview appointments again.... This is getting ridiculous.

CC 10 July! All in all two years of my life (possibly my prime), that I will never get back!

Not the welcome I was expecting from the US!

Edited July 28, 2014 by fridgewater

[LifeOnHold 186]

I just emailed the US Consulate in Paris to see if they give me any news. Those of you still waiting for Paris, I will let you know what they say.

[passtele 7]

I just emailed the US Consulate in Paris to see if they give me any news. Those of you still waiting for Paris, I will let you know what they say.

I did as well this morning. They replied within a couple of hours, saying that they are unable to access the State Government database and therefore unable to issue Visas on our passports. They also said that immigrant cases will be prioritized over other visas when eventually they clear the backlog

[LifeOnHold 186]

I did as well this morning. They replied within a couple of hours, saying that they are unable to access the State Government database and therefore unable to issue Visas on our passports. They also said that immigrant cases will be prioritized over other visas when eventually they clear the backlog

Thanks for the update even though it's not really good news.

[observatorka 197]

first backlog at USCIS, then NVC, now embassy

can this process be worse for us?

[dwheels76 5,468]

I am concerned now with this issue I bet the embassies can't do interview. I wonder how the online scheduling for K1's and visitor visas is doing with their interview selection. Can someone be the investigator and find out and report back.

I got meetings all day.

[chappell09 38]

So does anyone foresee this backlog affecting visa issuance in the months of August and September? I'm wondering if it will mean my wife won't get her visa for more than a week after the interview. Anyone know about it?

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/travel/u-s-passport-visa-operations-gummed-glitch-n163751

I spoke with someone who's husband was waiting for his visa to be issued at the Bridgetown, Barbados embassy on Friday. He was told by the embassy that, because of the system problems, they were only able to print 3 visas per day. He was lucky enough to be one of those 3.

So, at least at the Barbados US Embassy, they are printing visas, but only 3 per day right now. Am not sure what is happening at other Embassies.

[bdrew612 1,071]

I am concerned now with this issue I bet the embassies can't do interview. I wonder how the online scheduling for K1's and visitor visas is doing with their interview selection. Can someone be the investigator and find out and report back.

I got meetings all day.

There's been a couple posts here from K-1's. It looks like they got pushed to the back of the line. Quote from a K-1 person: (member from Brazil and Germany received this e-mail.

"Dear Applicant,

The Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs is currently experiencing technical problems with our visa system which are affecting operations globally. We recognize that this may cause inconvenience to travelers, and apologize for the delay.

Although we have completed adjudication of your visa application, we are unable to take final action on the visa at this time. We hope to have our system fully operational again soon, but currently we do not have a timeline for when this may happen. If you have travel planned in the near future, we would suggest adjusting your travel arrangements accordingly.

Again, we recognize and regret the inconvenience this may cause. If you would like your passport returned to you (without the visa) please let us know and we will return it for later issuance.

We appreciate your patience as we work to resolve this matter."

[BOS_LHR 829]

There's been a couple posts here from K-1's. It looks like they got pushed to the back of the line. Quote from a K-1 person: (member from Brazil and Germany received this e-mail.

"Dear Applicant,

The Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs is currently experiencing technical problems with our visa system which are affecting operations globally. We recognize that this may cause inconvenience to travelers, and apologize for the delay.

Although we have completed adjudication of your visa application, we are unable to take final action on the visa at this time. We hope to have our system fully operational again soon, but currently we do not have a timeline for when this may happen. If you have travel planned in the near future, we would suggest adjusting your travel arrangements accordingly.

Again, we recognize and regret the inconvenience this may cause. If you would like your passport returned to you (without the visa) please let us know and we will return it for later issuance.

We appreciate your patience as we work to resolve this matter."

I did see that immigrant visas were being prioritized. K1s don't fall under that umbrella

[r060106 109]

I have a feeling this is going to push everyone back in terms of when our spouses are going to be able to fly to the US. Really hoping this gets cleared up before my wife's interview at the end of August. I fly over Sept 20th.

[bdrew612 1,071]

I did see that immigrant visas were being prioritized. K1s don't fall under that umbrella

A CR-1/IR-1 applicant from the Philippines had no issue, so it doesn't seem to be an issue in every country. I'm hoping there's no issue in England

[LifeOnHold 186]

A CR-1/IR-1 applicant from the Philippines had no issue, so it doesn't seem to be an issue in every country. I'm hoping there's no issue in England

Just realized your interview is next week already. I hope England isn't an issue either for your sake because after waiting for so long, this is the last thing you need. It's frustrating and upsetting. I've already cried today. I just changed my ticket to fly back the following Monday because I can't wait any longer than that and once again I will have to leave my husband if this isn't resolved. I thought that finally we could fly back together without ever having to say goodbye again. And if he doesn't fly back before August 9th we are really in trouble because the pilots here are going to go on strike. Just great. Glad everything is working out. For once, can't there be something easy about this process?!

[Yhan2x 37]

A CR-1/IR-1 applicant from the Philippines had no issue, so it doesn't seem to be an issue in every country. I'm hoping there's no issue in England

Hi bdrew612 is it ok if I ask where did u get info that the philippine don't have issue about it? I was in 2 Philippines group and so far there's only one person's post waiting for their visa for more than a week now, She got interview before this issue happened and I've never seen somebody got their visa from last week interview. Its been a week since this is happened so right now we can't see if who will really get affected by it.

[MsGoyave 45]

Just realized your interview is next week already. I hope England isn't an issue either for your sake because after waiting for so long, this is the last thing you need. It's frustrating and upsetting. I've already cried today. I just changed my ticket to fly back the following Monday because I can't wait any longer than that and once again I will have to leave my husband if this isn't resolved. I thought that finally we could fly back together without ever having to say goodbye again. And if he doesn't fly back before August 9th we are really in trouble because the pilots here are going to go on strike. Just great. Glad everything is working out. For once, can't there be something easy about this process?!

I was just talking with my husband, we still can't believe we had to go through a USCIS backlog, an NVC backlog and then a visa printing glitch. Seriously, what's the odds? Kinda unfair... But hold on, I am still hoping they can fix it today or tomorrow!!

Edited July 28, 2014 by MsGoyave

[bdrew612 1,071]

Just realized your interview is next week already. I hope England isn't an issue either for your sake because after waiting for so long, this is the last thing you need. It's frustrating and upsetting. I've already cried today. I just changed my ticket to fly back the following Monday because I can't wait any longer than that and once again I will have to leave my husband if this isn't resolved. I thought that finally we could fly back together without ever having to say goodbye again. And if he doesn't fly back before August 9th we are really in trouble because the pilots here are going to go on strike. Just great. Glad everything is working out. For once, can't there be something easy about this process?!

I haven't heard anything yet. I've been stalking this site like mad for anything from UK... We're not leaving for Prague until the 21st, 2 weeks after the interview. I'm trying to not let myself get worried yet. Yes, it is next week! I don't know why I keep thinking it's 2 weeks from now! LOL