October 2014 Interviews

[Sascafig 12]

Unfortunately the embassy gets final say. NVC doesn't approve anything. They just looking to make sure you filled out the forms right and everything is cool. They are just a document gathering facility.

Well since you and husband are bringing kids over that might be okay. But yes you have to update your I-864.

And yes people take updated I-864 all the time. You are suppose to update whenever there is a job, salary, address change. So yes I would do it. Hope it works out okay.

dwheels, thanks as always for your reply. I did send in a complete updated I-864 package with my husband but apparently the consular officer who interviewed my stepsons didn't ask for one piece of paper before saying APPROVED! From the time my husband stepped up to the window with the boys he says the guy was joking with them, making cracks about my husband and his entourage of personal bodyguards (all four boys are pretty tall, lol). He asked them a few simple questions, how old were they when my husband and I married, where are they going to live in the US, what they do to keep busy at home. My husband said it was so anticlimactic after all the nerves of the week to have such a good-natured guy let them breeze on through. Didn't ask for copies, the photographs, not one thing! And my poor husband schlepped around the 80 pounds of paperwork I sent him with all day. But better over-prepared than under! It's good to know prayer does work, because I believe 100% that God put my family in front of that particular window on that particular day. What a blessing!

[megharjun 15]

Hahaha, I don't blame you, we have waited just about the same as you guys and nope we don't wanna be apart anymore after interview. Hopefully everything goes smooth and we shall have our loved ones her in less the 2 weeks, God's willing

Good luck to you

Prayers and wishes to everyone whos been waiting

[megharjun 15]

Shout out to anyone, who have received their interview emails today?

Awaiting mine...

[lucky79 20]

Guys, what does ceac say? In transit or at nvc or ready? My medicals is going to be this week. Feeling nervous about the vaccination. Hope everything goes well. Did anyone got their medicals done?

[MoBar65 520]

Guys, what does ceac say? In transit or at nvc or ready? My medicals is going to be this week. Feeling nervous about the vaccination. Hope everything goes well. Did anyone got their medicals done?

I reported mine earlier. Had my shots yesterday; a DT (Diphtheria/Tetanus) and an MMR. The DT could cause some swelling for a few hours but that's all (didn't happen to me). There was also a VDRL blood test, a chest X-ray and a simple vision/blood pressure/height/weight routine.

Oh, there was a disclaimer that pregnant ladies (or those anticipating pregnancy in the next three months) needed to sign when taking one of the two shots. Can't remember which one though. So ladies, mention that to the doctor before the vaccinations as you might be excused from the troublesome one.

[skydreamer29 9]

I have a question. On CEAC site my status hasn't been changed to in transit assuming my paperwork was still at NVC. I just now called NVC, and was told paperwork was supposed to be sent on the date the interview email was sent. The operator told me not to trust CEAC status since it's status doesn't always reflect the current status. The operator actually gave me the exact date of shipment over the phone...

I did find a package on DHL tracking system sent to Japan on the day I received my e-mail, but its destination is another city in japan... not a city where I'm assigned to go for an interview...

Does anyone have any idea regarding this matter? I wanna reschedule my interview date, so I'm really anxious for the embassy to receive my paperwork so I can actually put in my request...

Thanks in advance for your help!!

[MoBar65 520]

I have a question. On CEAC site my status hasn't been changed to in transit assuming my paperwork was still at NVC. I just now called NVC, and was told paperwork was supposed to be sent on the date the interview email was sent. The operator told me not to trust CEAC status since it's status doesn't always reflect the current status. The operator actually gave me the exact date of shipment over the phone...

I did find a package on DHL tracking system sent to Japan on the day I received my e-mail, but its destination is another city in japan... not a city where I'm assigned to go for an interview...

Does anyone have any idea regarding this matter? I wanna reschedule my interview date, so I'm really anxious for the embassy to receive my paperwork so I can actually put in my request...

Thanks in advance for your help!!

FYI My status changed to In Transit the day I got my P4 email, Sep 2nd. Since then my case has not left NVC as per DHL tracking, unless it happened on Friday which is not logged in DHL tracker yet.

[Pickneygal 1]

HELP HELP HELP!!!

My interview is next week Monday at 7"30 am I am going over the interview letter for the million times. Here is my list of requirements can someone that have already had their interview just tell me what for sure I need to take with me. By the way my mother is filing for me. Thanks.

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 O

7 - COURT RECORDS F

F - FINANCIAL EVIDENCE Y

8 - CUSTODY PAPERS F

9 - MILITARY RECORDS F

10 - JAMAICA POLICE CERTIFICATE O

FEE PAYMENT $

PHOTOGRAPH Y

F - PETITIONER MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE F

F - PETITIONER BIRTH CERTIFICATE F

Here are the definitions

Document Status Code Definitions:

A Obtain this document and present it at your interview

C You must bring this entire interview letter to your interview

D The NVC sent this form or document to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate

F The NVC did not request this form or document

G You withdrew your I-601A, Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver, with USCIS

H You must obtain two passport photographs of yourself and present them at your interview

I This form is incomplete. You must present a completed form at your interview.

O The NVC sent this form or document to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate

P You must request this police certificate from the issuing authority. After you submit your

request, the issuing authority will send the certificate directly to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate

for your interview.

R You submitted the Immigrant Visa Application online

S The NVC only received a scanned document. You must present the original document at the time

of your interview.

T You must present an English translation of this document at the time of your interview

U You indicated this document was unavailable. The consular officer will decide whether to waive

the requirement for this document at your interview.

X This document is unobtainable

Y The NVC sent this form or document to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate

$ Payment received

+ The NVC returned this document to you per your request. Present this document at your

interview.

[fzk1786 2]

Shout out to anyone, who have received their interview emails today?

Awaiting mine...

No email yet ): I see you have scheduled your medicals..hope we get the email soon..

[skydreamer29 9]

FYI My status changed to In Transit the day I got my P4 email, Sep 2nd. Since then my case has not left NVC as per DHL tracking, unless it happened on Friday which is not logged in DHL tracker yet.

I spoke with another operator and confirmed that my paperwork had NOT left NVC yet. She told me that CEAC site was pretty accurate although they might be slight delay on status update. So I think your paperwork must be on its way to the embassy... I've noticed DHL tracking system takes a while to update its status.

Oh I just want my paperwork to be shipped!!

Thanks for sharing your information though!!

[riro 13]

dwheels, thanks as always for your reply. I did send in a complete updated I-864 package with my husband but apparently the consular officer who interviewed my stepsons didn't ask for one piece of paper before saying APPROVED! From the time my husband stepped up to the window with the boys he says the guy was joking with them, making cracks about my husband and his entourage of personal bodyguards (all four boys are pretty tall, lol). He asked them a few simple questions, how old were they when my husband and I married, where are they going to live in the US, what they do to keep busy at home. My husband said it was so anticlimactic after all the nerves of the week to have such a good-natured guy let them breeze on through. Didn't ask for copies, the photographs, not one thing! And my poor husband schlepped around the 80 pounds of paperwork I sent him with all day. But better over-prepared than under! It's good to know prayer does work, because I believe 100% that God put my family in front of that particular window on that particular day. What a blessing!

Congratulations!!! I am happy to hear that everything went smooth. My kids' interview (they are 10 and 8 years old) is on October 1st in Ciudad Juarez. I was concerned with the issue that they have been denied a tourist visa 2 years ago, and I mentioned that on their DS-260. I hope it won't be a problem, because it looks like your stepsons did not have any problem....

The other thing is that I won't be able to be with them at the interview, but their mother (my ex) will be with them. Do you think that she still need to bring a notarized letter saying that she agrees for them to immigrate to the USA with me (I am their father, and US citizen)?

Thank you for your advice...

[J&Mrs 18]

APPROVED today :dance: :dance:

Consular officers were very nice, everything was just fine

Good luck to all of you:))

[Sascafig 12]

Congratulations!!! I am happy to hear that everything went smooth. My kids' interview (they are 10 and 8 years old) is on October 1st in Ciudad Juarez. I was concerned with the issue that they have been denied a tourist visa 2 years ago, and I mentioned that on their DS-260. I hope it won't be a problem, because it looks like your stepsons did not have any problem....

The other thing is that I won't be able to be with them at the interview, but their mother (my ex) will be with them. Do you think that she still need to bring a notarized letter saying that she agrees for them to immigrate to the USA with me (I am their father, and US citizen)?

Thank you for your advice...

Thank you! My stepsons were also denied a tourist visa about 18 months ago and I also put that on their DS-260 but it wasn't an issue. As for notarized letter, we had one ready but they didn't ask for anything of the sort. We anticipate needing it when they leave the country, so it's good to have, even though notarios are so expensive down there! Your kids are younger than ours, so they'll be stuck in lovely Juarez for a few days longer than we were for their TB tests. Our youngest turned 15 the day of the medical exam, so we were spared the extra hassle. Talk about luck (well not him, poor kid, what a way to spend his birthday!) Hope all goes well for you!

Here's the link to my review of the consulate, if you're interested: http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/view-dos-cis-reviews.php?entry=15156

[AP vs RP 15]

VISA ISSUED :joy: INTERVIEW WAS ON THE 4TH SEP APPROVED, CHANGE TO AP ON THE 5TH, ISSUED TODAY WOWW, my wife and son coming home soon am so happy

[megharjun 15]

No email yet ): I see you have scheduled your medicals..hope we get the email soon..

Yes medicals already scheduled. I hope too we get it today. I hope I wake up to the email

Good luck to all of us. Doesnt seem like NVC has sent out any emails today as yet