March 2015 Interviews

[kataniya 1]

He said he is going 2 talk 2 his mom but isn't too hopeful because he doesn't think they would keep his records from childhood in the 80's. He is going 2 get the flu & chickenpox shot soon though. Thanks for asking!

I too am a 80's baby. the clinic I attended as a child was able to find mine. So he should try. trust mi dem have documents fi ppl fr jesus time (cover face).

Edited February 28, 2015 by Ryan H

[NickTijs 18]

Visa in hand, flight booked, USA here I come!

[neilsqueen 433]

I too am a 80's baby. the clinic I attended as a child was able to find mine. So he should try. trust mi dem have documents fi ppl fr jesus time (cover face).

Hahahahaha 2 funny!! I will definitely tell him to get moving with it! Good thing he has been teaching me patwa so I could enjoy ur humor

[Oyehope 5]

Average wait time for the physical Green Card is 6 - 8 weeks. The rep gave you good advice.

Sukie in NY

Hi Suki

How long does it take to get SS after entry to US?

[y&j_ 6]

Hello guys got a CC 3 days ago Got my interview Schredule today for april 7th DR Embassy

[Sukie 1,464]

Hi Suki

How long does it take to get SS after entry to US?

Currently, there seems to be a real hit-and-miss with Social Security numbers if you check the box on the DS-260. What needs to happen is that at your POE, the officer (usually at the secondary desk) needs to check a box on the screen for your information to be sent to the Social Security Office for processing. This is not always happening. It did not happen with us (at JFK), even though we specifically reminded them to check the box. (The officer told us to go to the local office!) Based on what I've seen lately, it only happens correctly about 50% of the time.

My advice is to go to your local Social Security office about 2 weeks after POE and double-check to see if the number is in process. We went 9 days after POE, and found out that the POE had NOT submitted the data. You cannot call the SSN help line. You must go in personally.

So my spouse applied right then and there, and she had her SS Card in the mail in 4 days.

Please note - some Social Security offices do not understand the rules - and you may have to ask for a supervisor. The visa "foil" in your passport, in conjunction with the stamp you get at POE, is your legal proof that you are allowed to apply for a Social Security number. Don't let them tell you that you have to have your official "Green Card" before you can apply for a SSN!

Best of luck!

Sukie in NY

[Ilmacaan 0]

hi everyone good news

i just called NVC and they told me my interview date is set on 04/09/2015 iam so happy good luck everyone .

PD 05/2013 CC 01/16/2015 addis ababa Ethiopia thanks everyone

[Canya2 1]

Just called NVC, still no interview date.

[y&j_ 6]

Time to make an april 2015 interviews thread???

Edited February 28, 2015 by y&j_

[Oyehope 5]

Currently, there seems to be a real hit-and-miss with Social Security numbers if you check the box on the DS-260. What needs to happen is that at your POE, the officer (usually at the secondary desk) needs to check a box on the screen for your information to be sent to the Social Security Office for processing. This is not always happening. It did not happen with us (at JFK), even though we specifically reminded them to check the box. (The officer told us to go to the local office!) Based on what I've seen lately, it only happens correctly about 50% of the time.

My advice is to go to your local Social Security office about 2 weeks after POE and double-check to see if the number is in process. We went 9 days after POE, and found out that the POE had NOT submitted the data. You cannot call the SSN help line. You must go in personally.

So my spouse applied right then and there, and she had her SS Card in the mail in 4 days.

Please note - some Social Security offices do not understand the rules - and you may have to ask for a supervisor. The visa "foil" in your passport, in conjunction with the stamp you get at POE, is your legal proof that you are allowed to apply for a Social Security number. Don't let them tell you that you have to have your official "Green Card" before you can apply for a SSN!

Best of luck!

Sukie in NY

Thank you so much Sukie- you are a wealth of knowledge

[Paavy 14]

Visa APPROVED on February 26th and since yesterday, CEAC portal already says ISSUED. So I just want to thank VJ family for all the support.

One thing I am concerned about is, Consular officer, gave me a yellow slip on which it was written your visa is approved but she forgot to give me payment slip of 165 dollars(USCIS Immigrant Fee handout). So I asked a helper there to go to officer and enquire about that slip. The officer checked my file and told, my slip isn't there, so she put a blue sticky note (my case number written on it) on that yellow paper and told I would get it along my visa.. I am little worried about that payment slip now, wondering if this may cause any further delays. Has anybody else experienced this?

Edited February 28, 2015 by Paavy

[Z786 11]

not yet , still waiting :-(. They probably schedule during first week of every month.

Hi Zee786, Did you get your interview date?

[nabil451 4]

hello guys

my interview is on march and that what i will take with me ,am i missing anything

comments plz

1/Civil documents:

-Interview appointment letter

-Original copy of Birth certificate translated into English +photocopy

-Original copy of Court record translated into English+ photocopy

-Certified copy of Military record translated into English+ photocopy

-Original copy of Marriage license translated into English+ photocopy

-2 Pictures passport style (5*5)

2/Financial Document (Affidavit of Support)

-Checklist cover letter

-I864 form of joint sponsor updated

-W2 (2011-2012-2013-2014) of joint sponsor

-Employment letter of joint sponsor

-Pay subs of joint sponsor

-Tax return (2011-2012-2013) of joint sponsor

-I846A form of joint sponsor (joint sponsor + his spouse)

3/Medical exam results sealed

4/Evidence and proofs of ongoing relationship

-Mail receipts sent to each other

-Parcial copies of our conversations (100 paper/ facebook,skype,emails, hangout,magicjack,viber )2012-2015

-Statement for joint bank account with picture of our credit cards

-2 western union copies sent to benefeciary

-Car insurance with beneficiary name added

-Family support affidavit from beneficiary mother

-40 pictures together

[KASH2011 382]

hi everyone good news

i just called NVC and they told me my interview date is set on 04/09/2015 iam so happy good luck everyone .

PD 05/2013 CC 01/16/2015 addis ababa Ethiopia thanks everyone

Good luck to you!

Visa APPROVED on February 26th and since yesterday, CEAC portal already says ISSUED. So I just want to thank VJ family for all the support.

One thing I am concerned about is, Consular officer, gave me a yellow slip on which it was written your visa is approved but she forgot to give me payment slip of 165 dollars(USCIS Immigrant Fee handout). So I asked a helper there to go to officer and enquire about that slip. The officer checked my file and told, my slip isn't there, so she put a blue sticky note (my case number written on it) on that yellow paper and told I would get it along my visa.. I am little worried about that payment slip now, wondering if this may cause any further delays. Has anybody else experienced this?

Congrats!

[Oyehope 5]

Excited for April 2015 interview thread ??