November 2014 Interviews

[OliverWait 7]

Hi, everybody I have a question I hope you

Can help me.

I got married in Argentina, my wife lives in Guatemala and I live in US.

Last time I got a marriage certificate was on November 2013, I don't have a recent one because since we are not in Argentina is so hard to get it. You guys think that will be an issue at the time of interview???

If the document is from Guatemala (RENAP), I think the embassy expects it should be issued within six months of the interview, documents issued outside of Guatemala (i.e. U.S. and maybe Argentina) that were issued more than 6 months from the interview shouldn't be a problem - at least that was my experience.

[OliverWait 7]

Oh no don't worry. I believe the only certificate they ask you to renew is the police certificate. That too, if it has been over a year.

In Guatemala, police certificates expire 6 months after the date of issuance. It may be different in other countries.

[OzzyMa 4]

thanks so much.. The police certifícate we

Just got them again they are good till feb.

If the document is from Guatemala (RENAP), I think the embassy expects it should be issued within six months of the interview, documents issued outside of Guatemala (i.e. U.S. and maybe Argentina) that were issued more than 6 months from the interview shouldn't be a problem - at least that was my experience.

I'm worry about the marriage certificate. The police certificate are easy to get.

In Guatemala, police certificates expire 6 months after the date of issuance. It may be different in other countries.

[Ketsuban 1,034]

Hi.. Hope somebody from Canada can answer my question. I was wondering if the US consulate in Montreal is the only place where immigrant visa interviews are being conducted? Or do they also do it in other embassies such as the one in Alberta? Also how early should you do your medical exam prior to the interview? Thanks!

I'm not from Canada, but the consulate in Montreal is indeed the only one that does immigrant visa interviews. You need to book your medical when you get the interview letter because they'll want to see it when you show up.

[Cdnarmygrl 28]

Hi.. Hope somebody from Canada can answer my question. I was wondering if the US consulate in Montreal is the only place where immigrant visa interviews are being conducted? Or do they also do it in other embassies such as the one in Alberta? Also how early should you do your medical exam prior to the interview? Thanks!

Yes Montreal is the only place where spousal visa interviews are done. I believe they also do fiancé interviews in Vancouver. As soon as you get your interview letter, you can do your medical. I'm doing mine the week before.

[twincletoes 18]

applicants who are gonna have their interviews at US EMBASSY in ANKARA in NOVEMBER !! please join this thread

i feel so lonely in this thread i wish there were few applicants who r having the interview in ankara so we could talk about how their interviews went..

3 weeks left!!

"Sigh"

[alaskabound 42]

Hi.. Hope somebody from Canada can answer my question. I was wondering if the US consulate in Montreal is the only place where immigrant visa interviews are being conducted? Or do they also do it in other embassies such as the one in Alberta? Also how early should you do your medical exam prior to the interview? Thanks!

Only Montreal for interview for spouse/family of a US citizen. Book and do your medical ASAP after you receive your interview/P4 letter. And be warned some doctors take way longer to get the results back! I made the mistake of going to the one in Vaughan ON because it was a somewhat easier drive for me to get to (still over 2 hours). I should have gone to the one in Toronto because I think that's where Austincanada went and he got his results the next day. The place I went took 2 FULL WEEKS! And then I got them the next business day - 15 total days later! And I had to follow up with them to get them to follow up with the people to get the blood results back, so that they could actually finish my packet and send it! The last thing I needed was more stress.

Where are you? Many people have to fly for both their medical and of course the interview. Good luck!!

[smile44 4]

applicants who are gonna have their interviews at US EMBASSY in ANKARA in NOVEMBER !! please join this thread

i feel so lonely in this thread i wish there were few applicants who r having the interview in ankara so we could talk about how their interviews went..

3 weeks left!!

"Sigh"

Have you looked at the reviews? That might help some.

http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php?cnty=Turkey&cty=&dfilter=5

[AustinCanada 681]

Only Montreal for interview for spouse/family of a US citizen. Book and do your medical ASAP after you receive your interview/P4 letter. And be warned some doctors take way longer to get the results back! I made the mistake of going to the one in Vaughan ON because it was a somewhat easier drive for me to get to (still over 2 hours). I should have gone to the one in Toronto because I think that's where Austincanada went and he got his results the next day. The place I went took 2 FULL WEEKS! And then I got them the next business day - 15 total days later! And I had to follow up with them to get them to follow up with the people to get the blood results back, so that they could actually finish my packet and send it! The last thing I needed was more stress.

2 WEEKS to get your medical results!?

Actually, I went to the doctor in BC (since I live in Vancouver) and got my results the next day!

[katieflossom 54]

Got my interview in a little over a week. Can I just do a sense check of what I'm taking with me in terms of paperwork, and see if I'm missing anything please?!

• Print out of the DS-260 confirmation (the one with the barcode on the bottom?!)
• Print out of the Interview confirmation email/letter
• Copy of my husband's most recent W2 (we had a checklist related to it, so taking it to be 100% sure)
• A recent police certificate and 1 x photocopy
• Passport pics
• Passport (obviously)
• A few bits like paypal payments between is, wedding pics, holiday pics, skype records etc.

Have I missed anything?!

NVC already has original marriage certificate, original of my birth certificate.

Thanks is advance for any help!

[Ketsuban 1,034]

Got my interview in a little over a week. Can I just do a sense check of what I'm taking with me in terms of paperwork, and see if I'm missing anything please?!

• Print out of the DS-260 confirmation (the one with the barcode on the bottom?!)
• Print out of the Interview confirmation email/letter
• Copy of my husband's most recent W2 (we had a checklist related to it, so taking it to be 100% sure)
• A recent police certificate and 1 x photocopy
• Passport pics
• Passport (obviously)
• A few bits like paypal payments between is, wedding pics, holiday pics, skype records etc.

Have I missed anything?!

NVC already has original marriage certificate, original of my birth certificate.

Thanks is advance for any help!

I think you also need the confirmation from the courier website. I read on there somewhere we have to take it to the interview.

I'm not looking forward to doing the Skype records again. I know you only need a few pages, but it's sifting through all the gibberish to get to the good bits that winds me up!

I would take the certifieds of the marriage and birth certificate with you because sometimes NVC is brilliant and forgets to shove the necessary items into your package. Same goes for affidavit of support, though if you can't get original signed stuff shipped over quick enough, don't worry too much. NVC doesn't always forget things.

[katieflossom 54]

I think you also need the confirmation from the courier website. I read on there somewhere we have to take it to the interview.

I'm not looking forward to doing the Skype records again. I know you only need a few pages, but it's sifting through all the gibberish to get to the good bits that winds me up!

I would take the certifieds of the marriage and birth certificate with you because sometimes NVC is brilliant and forgets to shove the necessary items into your package. Same goes for affidavit of support, though if you can't get original signed stuff shipped over quick enough, don't worry too much. NVC doesn't always forget things.

What do you mean by "confirmation from the courier website"?!

[Ketsuban 1,034]

What do you mean by "confirmation from the courier website"?!

The confirmation from that website where you register your interview date, home address etc and optionally pay for home delivery of your visa. This website: https://usvisa-info.com/

[katieflossom 54]

The confirmation from that website where you register your interview date, home address etc and optionally pay for home delivery of your visa. This website: https://usvisa-info.com/

I've never even seen that website! Just looked through my interview letter and it doesn't say I need to go there to complete anything?!

[Ketsuban 1,034]

I've never even seen that website! Just looked through my interview letter and it doesn't say I need to go there to complete anything?!

Yeah, I wouldn't have known about it either if I hadn't read about it on VJ! There are official instructions on the embassy's website about it too: http://london.usembassy.gov/mail.html

I think worst case scenario, if you haven't arranged anything on the courier's website, they let you do it at the interview but they get a bit shirty about it. Your mileage may vary!