Haitian filers ! Change in consulate. how this will affect our cases

[scjeffley 0]

http://haiti.usembassy.gov/mobile/press-releases-consulate-transition-sept-22-2014.html

Transition to a New Visa Appointment, Payment and Delivery System

September 22, 2014

On October 11, 2014, the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti will transition to a new online system which changes the way applicants schedule appointments, pay fees, and receive documents.

The new process has been implemented at U.S. Embassies worldwide, and is designed to be more convenient and user-friendly.

The decision criteria for issuing immigrant and non-immigrant visas will not change.

The cost of a non-immigrant visa will not change.

Starting October 11, 2014, applicants should visit www.ustraveldocs.com to schedule their interviews, get information about the documents they will need, and obtain payment instructions.

Notable Improvements under the new system:

Increased number of locations where you can pay your visa application fee.

Free passport and document delivery services.

Easier ability to re-schedule an appointment or schedule group appointments.

Expanded call center service will now respond to both immigrant and non-immigrant visa inquiries, and will be free of charge.

We will continue to provide information and updates on our Embassy website in the coming weeks: http://haiti.usembassy.gov/.

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from K1 Process & Procedures to Caribbean regional forum; topic is applicable to multiple processes and specific to Haiti.

[JR loves JR 196]

Honestly, no one can really say for sure what this will mean. What I do know is that it will have benefits (like free delivery services) and cons (more computer time needed). I know for me, it's kind of nice having them schedule the appointment because my fiancé only uses his phone for internet and so checking for interview slot availability would fall to me. And when a new program is started, it takes some time for everyone to become familiar with it so there will be some minor issues but I doubt that any of them will be bad. On the other hand the system is used by a number of embassies - including the Philippines and I haven't heard of any major complaints. And if it means that paying the visa fee is easier (or could be done electronically) that's a definite plus. It's definitely going to be interesting and I have to say that I hope we're through most of the Haitian embassy stuff by the time it's implemented.

[scjeffley 0]

I hope it has some benefits! I just got approved last week for k1 and im hoping that it will have some positives effects on my waiting especilly when receiving andsending pckage 3 and 4

[2018JourneyDone 77]

All I can say is thank the good lord above no one has to deal with CIVA any more!! Applicants can finally contact someone and get actual information vs paying for calls and receiving nothing but misinformation. I think this will greatly benefit the process for everyone and agree that there will probably be some minor issues initially. Overall, I think it is a HUGE step forward. Even though I am past this step, I am so happy others will soon benefit from this change and not be feeling as helpless as we did once the packet reaches Haiti! Woo HOooooOoO!!