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[TaKane 53]

7 hours ago, JGG5 said:

We didn't receive a request for the 5540. I haven't seen anyone else get the request either. Might be prudent to complete it and take it just in case but I felt pretty confident in our AOS and supporting documents.

Yes, same here. We are confidential about our AOS but will definitely fill out DS-5540 just in case they ask (though it seems most posts stated the CO did not even ask for that). Better be safe than sorry. 

[TaKane 53]

18 minutes ago, JGG5 said:

I think this link is to a specific thread but navigating the site might unlock more information.

 

https://daysintheusa.com/forums/topic/フリートーク/

This is the thread specifically talking about their 7/31 interview at the embassy in Tokyo. Use Google Translate if needed.

 

https://daysintheusa.com/forums/topic/7-31面接だったんですが/

 

On that day, everyone was in AP was told that there was "legal challenge" that prevented the issuance of IV. 

 

But there wasn't much update since then....wonder what happens to their cases...hopefully it has already or will be resolved soon. 

 

[JGG5 39]

16 minutes ago, TaKane said:

This is the thread specifically talking about their 7/31 interview at the embassy in Tokyo. Use Google Translate if needed.

 

https://daysintheusa.com/forums/topic/7-31面接だったんですが/

 

On that day, everyone was in AP was told that there was "legal challenge" that prevented the issuance of IV. 

 

But there wasn't much update since then....wonder what happens to their cases...hopefully it has already or will be resolved soon. 

 

I think these blogs tend to be riddled with speculation. That said, if someone from the 31st heard something they would have said something by now. The day this came out my wife sent me a message. 

 

There were more approvals today. A new one from Nigeria. That said, if you've ever followed the statistics on monthly approvals by country Japan tends to have a lot less so I wouldn't expect to see much on VJ for Japan approvals. 

[JGG5 39]

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-statistics/immigrant-visa-statistics/monthly-immigrant-visa-issuances.html

 

Monthly IV stats. 

[TaKane 53]

10 minutes ago, JGG5 said:

I think these blogs tend to be riddled with speculation. That said, if someone from the 31st heard something they would have said something by now. The day this came out my wife sent me a message. 

 

There were more approvals today. A new one from Nigeria. That said, if you've ever followed the statistics on monthly approvals by country Japan tends to have a lot less so I wouldn't expect to see much on VJ for Japan approvals. 

For sure...just need to take a with a grain of salt. But at least it gave a glimpse of what was happening.

Did see other approvals in other part of the world which is good. 

Guess there is only one way to find out - go to the interview (ours is next week). 

[JGG5 39]

19 minutes ago, TaKane said:

For sure...just need to take a with a grain of salt. But at least it gave a glimpse of what was happening.

Did see other approvals in other part of the world which is good. 

Guess there is only one way to find out - go to the interview (ours is next week). 

Us too. Really hoping they get this figured out by then. 

[JGG5 39]

Updated just now.

[jmcl10 5]

3 hours ago, TaKane said:

For sure...just need to take a with a grain of salt. But at least it gave a glimpse of what was happening.

Did see other approvals in other part of the world which is good. 

Guess there is only one way to find out - go to the interview (ours is next week). 

let us know how your interview turned out. I’m scheduled on the 21st

[TaKane 53]

4 hours ago, JGG5 said:

Us too. Really hoping they get this figured out by then. 

Looks like embassy in Tokyo has resumed to issue IR1/CR1 visas... See post below...It is today Aug 6th JST.

 

What a relief!

 

 

[TaKane 53]

3 hours ago, jmcl10 said:

let us know how your interview turned out. I’m scheduled on the 21st

Sure will. Best of luck to you.

[攀弥旺 61]

I'm pleased to update you guys, our visa has been approved! @TaKane @jmcl10

Edited August 6, 2020 by 攀弥旺
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[TaKane 53]

4 minutes ago, 攀弥旺 said:

I'm pleased to update you guys, our visa has been approved! @TaKane @jmcl10

Wow... Congratulations! @攀弥旺

Glad to hear another fellow VJers got approved in Tokyo today. 👍👍 

 

Do share your experience of your interview when you have a chance.

 

Ours are next week.... So nervous and exciting.

[jmcl10 5]

1 hour ago, 攀弥旺 said:

I'm pleased to update you guys, our visa has been approved! @TaKane @jmcl10

congratulations! so happy for you guys!

[JGG5 39]

Feels great to wake up to good news! Good luck to those interviewing in the next couple weeks. 

 

And for those just starting the journey, stick with the people on VJ. Great community and great source of information. 

2 hours ago, 攀弥旺 said:

I'm pleased to update you guys, our visa has been approved! @TaKane @jmcl10

Fantastic news! Congratulations!

[carpfan 37]

4 hours ago, 攀弥旺 said:

I'm pleased to update you guys, our visa has been approved! @TaKane @jmcl10

Congrats! Our appointment is on the 17th, really happy to see things are moving along again.