Santo Domingo interview experience

[Pedro and Jerrica 11]

We arrived at the embassy at 5:45am and there was already about 200 people out there and lined up. There were lines separated by what kind of visa you are applying for such as : residencia(residency),paseo(visitor).

So we stood in the residencia line and at about 6:30am a embassy worker separated the lines by appointment time. Then they started letting people in but makr sure you have your appointment letter in hand because they will ask for it when you get to the front of the line. We finally made it through security at about 7:30 after being turned away because we had an umbrella in which we had to again wait in line. Once we were in the other building we were given a number. Then we waited patiently for our number to come across the monitors. Might I suggest bring a sweater because it is freezing inside the embassy. Once our number was called wheb went to the window and was asked for:birth certificate(inextensa),confirmation letter,DS 160,1 passport picture,and my birth certificate. Once we gave her all the papers she sent us to window 31 to the cashier(caja) to pay the $265. We then returned to the window with our receipt. She then sent my fiance(beneficiary) to window 1 to be fingerprinted and to have a seat and wait for our number to be called again. Once we were called to window 23 where we were sworn in. She asked 3 simple questions:

1-How did we meet?

2-Who was a person in 1 of our pictures

3-And what kind of work I do?

She then had him write my full name and sign. After that she told us congratulations your visa is APPROVED!

I was so overjoyed. Overall we had an excellent experience. I definitely feel that all of the proof and pictures we sent in the petition packet was also a big help.

[abby12 13]

Congrats! good thing they are making lines according to the appointment time.

Did you had to go to the VAC? if you did, what documents or steps you had to do? this is for a friend of mine who applied for a K1.

[Pedro and Jerrica 11]

Thank you so much. No I did not have to go to the VAC because when the new process started we already had our appointment scheduled so it didn't effect our case.

[abby12 13]

OKies,, Congrats again!

[mrsangie 1]

congrats, thank for sharing

[Perez2012 15]

Awesome. Glad to know all went smoothly. Congrats!

[AverysMom 76]

Thank you! I will be flying down very soon for this and appreciate your review!

[Pedro and Jerrica 11]

Thank you again everyone. If you have any more questions feel free to ask me!??

Edited January 16, 2015 by Pedro and Jerrica

[Inloved17 8]

Congrts for your visa approval. What did u fiance sign in the interview?

[Evie & Chichi 0]

We arrived at the embassy at 5:45am and there was already about 200 people out there and lined up. There were lines separated by what kind of visa you are applying for such as : residencia(residency),paseo(visitor).

So we stood in the residencia line and at about 6:30am a embassy worker separated the lines by appointment time. Then they started letting people in but makr sure you have your appointment letter in hand because they will ask for it when you get to the front of the line. We finally made it through security at about 7:30 after being turned away because we had an umbrella in which we had to again wait in line. Once we were in the other building we were given a number. Then we waited patiently for our number to come across the monitors. Might I suggest bring a sweater because it is freezing inside the embassy. Once our number was called wheb went to the window and was asked for:birth certificate(inextensa),confirmation letter,DS 160,1 passport picture,and my birth certificate. Once we gave her all the papers she sent us to window 31 to the cashier(caja) to pay the $265. We then returned to the window with our receipt. She then sent my fiance(beneficiary) to window 1 to be fingerprinted and to have a seat and wait for our number to be called again. Once we were called to window 23 where we were sworn in. She asked 3 simple questions:

1-How did we meet?

2-Who was a person in 1 of our pictures

3-And what kind of work I do?

She then had him write my full name and sign. After that she told us congratulations your visa is APPROVED!

I was so overjoyed. Overall we had an excellent experience. I definitely feel that all of the proof and pictures we sent in the petition packet was also a big help.

Wow only 3 questions. I hope my interview goes as smooth as yours. Congrats!

[Pedro and Jerrica 11]

Congrts for your visa approval. What did u fiance sign in the interview?

He signed the DS 160.

Wow only 3 questions. I hope my interview goes as smooth as yours. Congrats!

I hope your interview goes even better!?

[Inloved17 8]

Oh ok thanks. But they didn't ask me to sign anything during my interview

[Pedro and Jerrica 11]

Oh ok thanks. But they didn't ask me to sign anything during my interview

I'm not sure but If they didn't ask I wouldn't worry about it.

[sonnysach 0]

Hi,

Congrats on the visa, it took my wife 2 years to get the visa and it was a moment that I will remember forever We are now applying for a permanent visa for her parents (she is a US citizen now) and just received the interview date. I wanted to ask you if we need to schedule for fingerprints at the VAC? Also, do they need to pay anything on the day of the interview? I see that you had to pay $265 but I haven't found any information regarding that anywhere.

Thanks and congratulations again!

[Ilovemyman 147]

265 fee is for fiance visa.

And about vca, all aplicants need schedule at vca for fingersprints and photos.

Yes you need schedule at vca for her parents.

Hi,

Congrats on the visa, it took my wife 2 years to get the visa and it was a moment that I will remember forever We are now applying for a permanent visa for her parents (she is a US citizen now) and just received the interview date. I wanted to ask you if we need to schedule for fingerprints at the VAC? Also, do they need to pay anything on the day of the interview? I see that you had to pay $265 but I haven't found any information regarding that anywhere.

Thanks and congratulations again!