December 2014 Interviews

[silverjetplane 34]

hi guys i have a Question the islamabad consulates has received our apporved documents from NVc at 16 octuber .. and my interview dats ie 18 november .. today i jsut checked the status on the ceac and it says stauts updated on 31 octuber . does anybody know whats does that mean ?

Immigrant Visa Case Number: ISL2014xxxxxx 0x ISL Case Creation Date: 15-Apr-2014 Status Updated Date: 31-Oct-2014

Hi - are you checking the status on ceac.state.gov website? I don't see any place where the time or date is mentioned. Mine has always just said AT NVC. I've attached a screen shot to show what I mean.

Thanks.

Edited November 3, 2014 by Penguin_ie

[Juan Bravo 14]

Hi everyone. Congratulations to all of us who have reached this point and are finally getting our interview dates.

I called NVC today and our interview has been scheduled for 15 December 2014. It looks like they scheduled it on 31 October 2014 but I haven't yet received the official email.

Good luck to everyone.

So happy for you!!! We are still waiting for our interview date.

Hi everyone. Congratulations to all of us who have reached this point and are finally getting our interview dates.

I called NVC today and our interview has been scheduled for 15 December 2014. It looks like they scheduled it on 31 October 2014 but I haven't yet received the official email.

Good luck to everyone.

So happy for you!!! We are still waiting for our interview date.

[Samlyd2012 38]

britishinfusion

Congratulations..

[dannyphan91 30]

Hello, Our case got completed on Dec 30 over the phone, how long you usually got an complete email? And when they will schedule the interview? Will I get a interview in december?

[Samlyd2012 38]

silverjetplane

You've got to wait till your Petition get to the embassy and once it shows ready then you will see the date. Right now, it's still with the NVC.

[stackeria 280]

Hi - are you checking the status on ceac.state.gov website? I don't see any place where the time or date is mentioned. Mine has always just said AT NVC. I've attached a screen shot to show what I mean.

Thanks.

It's probably not a great idea to share your NVC case number on this public forum. I would remove that attachment if I were you.

The CEAC status starts showing a "Status updated date" after it is "Ready" every time someone touches the case at the embassy (i.e. when medical results arrive or on the day of the interview).

[silverjetplane 34]

It's probably not a great idea to share your NVC case number on this public forum. I would remove that attachment if I were you.

The CEAC status starts showing a "Status updated date" after it is "Ready" every time someone touches the case at the embassy (i.e. when medical results arrive or on the day of the interview).

Ahhhhh! Thank you. I forgot to block it out before posting and now I can't edit it out! Any suggestions?

[dwheels76 5,466]

Ok I am a little nervous about my interview and i still do not have a date. I have no idea what to take. I am going to take my pics, some pages of my phone bill and when i have added money to his account meaning phone.

I really only have that plus my stamps when i have gone to visit. but, i hope that is fine. Please give me an idea of what else i should take.

Looks good what you have I know DR is no joke. So just relax. You should be fine.

[dwheels76 5,466]

Your interview is tomorrow!? I thought your interview date was one week earlier than mine?

Wait... That means I'm having my interview in 8 DAYS!

OMG! I'm putting my interview documents together NOW!

AustinCanada dear you going to make ME start drinking. Lord help us all. LOL You know you got this. I bet you have that CO LOLing at some point. In fact I dare you.

[dannyphan91 30]

Does anyone know if NVC still schedule cho december interview???

[dwheels76 5,466]

Hi Guys, I am finally here... My interview is December 1 so nervous already

Congratulations.

I have added you to the spreadsheet with Case Complete as 10/10. Welcome to the group. And why can't they give you earlier come on now Peru.

[zamsha 10]

Dweels76, I can't find Nov interview thread.

Welcome to the New and Improved Case Complete to Interview Monthly thread.

The list that has been updated has now been moved to a spreadsheet like the one used in the NVC filers thread, I am still updating. But right right all you waiting for interviews are listed.

You can view my spreadsheet Case Complete to Interview Spreadsheet

To update your interview date go here. Case Complete to Interview Form

For New people to the thread please go Case Complete to Interview Form and input your information in the form and it will be added to the form.

Everyone should be clicking on the Portal tab to visit the information for their country. If nothing is there or information needs updating. Update or add.

Its up to all of us to keep this information current, relevant and helpful to others.

Special Note: Different consulates or embassies have strict guidelines as to what type of bags/purses/cellphones etc can be carried in. And whether they provide any lockers (or not) for temp storage. As many travel from far away (by air/train/cars, one needs to specially know what they will not be able to take inside the consulate and where to store their personal belongings.

Here are some FAQ and other tidbits that may be useful to you. Be sure to visit your countries portal and click on the Consular Information and also Consular reviews.

FAQ

I just called and got Case Complete how long does it take to get the email as confirmation?
Well it has been taking 5 to 7 days to get case complete email from the date they Case Complete.

How long after Case Complete will I get an interview?
Okay this is the BIG mystery of NVC. How it usually goes is end of the month and first week of month they start scheduling for interviews for the that upcoming month. Since January they have been pretty consistent starting about the last 2 days of the month and finishing that following first week of next month

Do I have to call for my interview date?
NVC has improved greatly since March. The interview letter now comes day of schedule. So call if you want its up to you.

I know someone who got interview in the middle of the month. How is that possible?
Usually when you see someone pop up with an interview outside the bunch its usually the result of a cancellation or the embassy opening up a slot. Just because scheduling stops doesn't mean they filled up all slots. They may have more slots than appointments which is good. So someone gets case complete and immediately they get an interview. It happens.

Remember every embassy has its own slots and schedule. Some like El Salvador are very busy with a long waiting list. Some like Yemen, well it may be a few months to get in. Iceland you get interview immediately scheduled after case Complete.

I need to change our interview date what do I do?
Once you receive your interview date track your casefile. Call NVC ask when your casefile left than you can follow the DHL instructions to embassy. The contact your embassy (email is best) and ask to be rescheduled later, earlier just ask.

What do I need to bring to interview?
When you receive your P4 Letter (Interview letter) it will have your personalized checklist of things to bring or not. It has been suggested because things have been lost between NVC and embassy to bring everything (Originals) to the interview so if they don't have at embassy you aren't delayed.It's up to you. It doesn't happen much but it does happen.


Just to remind everyone to revisit the NVC Process Wiki, NVC Process Wiki

Important things fir Interview prep:
-How to Track Your Case Using DHL (use this to figure out what date you need)
-How to Track Your Case Using DHL (use this to figure out how to use the DHL site and input everything)

-General Medical Information
-Country-Specific Medical Information (choose three letter embassy/consulate code from drop-down list)
-Age-Specific Vaccination Requirements (choose age first at top of page)

-Country-Specific Interview Information (choose three letter embassy/consulate code from drop-down list)
-Sample List of Interview Questions
-Thread of Proof of Relationship Evidence Ideas
-Ideas on How to Organize Your Interview Documents

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Thanks to Fabian&Ross for spelling this all out. Once you get the interview letter reference this.

You must bring the following items to the visa interview:
? Any original documents the NVC requested that you did not submit (refer to the document list below)
? If the physician gives you your medical exam results, bring them to your interview in the envelope sealed
by the medical office.
? Two passport photographs measuring 2 inches by 2 inches (5 cm by 5 cm) with a white background
? A valid unexpired passport
? Photocopies of all civil documents
? A new police certificate from your current country of residence, if you obtained the police certificate
more than one year ago.
? Any additional documents listed in the U.S. Embassy or Consulate specific interview guidelines

The following table lists the documents requested by the NVC and whether or not you submitted them to the
NVC. Please note that even though you may have provided the NVC with a copy of a document, you are
still required to bring the original document to the visa interview.
Refer to the Document Status Code Definitions on Page 3 to determine the meaning of the document status
codes.

Document Name Document Status
CORRESPONDENCE INSTRUCTIONS C
1 - IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION PART 1 R
1 - IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION PART 2 R
2 - PASSPORT Y
3 - BIRTH CERTIFICATE O
4 - ADOPTION F
5 - MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE O
6 - MARRIAGE TERMINATION F
7 - COURT RECORDS F
F - FINANCIAL EVIDENCE Y
9 - MILITARY RECORDS F
10 - COLOMBIA POLICE CERTIFICATE O
FEE PAYMENT $
PHOTOGRAPH Y
F - PETITIONER MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE F
F - PETITIONER BIRTH CERTIFICATE F
11 - PETITIONER MARRIAGE TERMINATION F

The interview letter is divided into separate sections. The one I highlighted in all red tells you what you must bring to the interview (in general). Another section lists all the docs you may have already submitted to NVC along with one-letter codes next to each document (also highlighted in red). There is a third section that gives you the definition of each of these one-letter codes. For example, code "O" next to "3 - BIRTH CERTIFICATE" means you submitted that doc to NVC and NVC already sent it to the embassy.

Please read the letter slowly and carefully again. If you follow the letter you should be fine.

If there's anything of value you would think will help the betterment of all and you feel it should be added please let me know. I want this thread and the spreadsheets to help everyone in this Journey.

[dwheels76 5,466]

Hope my case gets shipped to the embassy soon! I wanna call and ask for an earlier date!

Don't see Ireland yet. This was using EXP 30 OCT 2014A

Waybill: 1669995132 With delivery courier Sign up for shipment notifications Monday, November 03, 2014 at 09:56 Origin Service Area: BOSTON, MA - PORTSMOUTH - USA Destination Service Area: LAMBETH - LONDON W1A - UK

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[TeaCup 65]

Don't see Ireland yet. This was using EXP 30 OCT 2014A

Waybill: 1669995132 With delivery courier Sign up for shipment notifications Monday, November 03, 2014 at 09:56 Origin Service Area: BOSTON, MA - PORTSMOUTH - USA Destination Service Area: LAMBETH - LONDON W1A - UK

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Waybill: 1669995143 Departed Facility in ISTANBUL - TURKEY Sign up for shipment notifications Monday, November 03, 2014 at 11:30 Origin Service Area: BOSTON, MA - PORTSMOUTH - USA Destination Service Area: ANKARA - ANKARA ANKARA - TURKEY

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Waybill: 1669995154 Arrived at Sort Facility KINGSTON - JAMAICA Sign up for shipment notifications Monday, November 03, 2014 at 12:49 Origin Service Area: BOSTON, MA - PORTSMOUTH - USA Destination Service Area: KINGSTON - KINGSTON - JAMAICA

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Waybill: 1669995176 Shipment on hold Sign up for shipment notifications Sunday, November 02, 2014 at 14:57 Origin Service Area: BOSTON, MA - PORTSMOUTH - USA Further Detail: Next Step: Destination Service Area: HAVANA - HAVANA CITY - CUBA

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Waybill: 1669995180 Signed for by: BVE Get Signature Proof of Delivery Monday, November 03, 2014 at 14:53 Origin Service Area: BOSTON, MA - PORTSMOUTH - USA Destination Service Area: HO CHI MINH - HO CHI MINH - VIETNAM

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Waybill: 1669995165 Arrived at Delivery Facility in PORT AU PRINCE - HAITI Sign up for shipment notifications Monday, November 03, 2014 at 12:46 Origin Service Area: BOSTON, MA - PORTSMOUTH - USA Destination Service Area: PORT AU PRINCE - PORT AU PRINCE - HAITI

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Waybill: 1669995191 Arrived at Delivery Facility in SANTO DOMINGO - DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Sign up for shipment notifications Monday, November 03, 2014 at 14:16 Origin Service Area: BOSTON, MA - PORTSMOUTH - USA Destination Service Area: SANTO DOMINGO - SANTO DOMINGO - DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

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Waybill: 1669995202 Arrived at Sort Facility CIUDAD JUAREZ - MEXICO Sign up for shipment notifications Monday, November 03, 2014 at 11:36 Origin Service Area: BOSTON, MA - PORTSMOUTH - USA Destination Service Area: CIUDAD JUAREZ - JUAREZ - MEXICO

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Waybill: 1669995213 Arrived at Sort Facility HONG KONG - HONG KONG Sign up for shipment notifications Sunday, November 02, 2014 at 12:48 Origin Service Area: BOSTON, MA - PORTSMOUTH - USA Destination Service Area: MANILA - MANILA - PHILIPPINES, THE

Ugh :@ CEAC site still says "AT NVC" Can I ask the embassy before it arrives?

[kkk88 4]

Hey! No news yet but I will be sure to let you all know ASAP. Please do the same! I am guessing we will be assigned an interview date today or tomorrow, but maybe that's just wishful thinking.

For sure!!! I can't wait. Called this morning and nothing yet. We'll see if tomorrow we have an interview date.

Yeah! Maybe even later today they will have the date ready. I wonder at what time of day they start generating interview dates.

Right, 'cause it's almost 9 am in Juarez, maybe they start working at 9 am. Supposedly the Consulate schedules interviews and just informs NVC.

@Norris SF and @JeffInMX

Hey guys just want to say Hi!!! my case completed on the 14th of October as well, and have been calling the NVC every single day but no good new yet... I'm hoping to hear something soon!!! This waiting is killing me!!!