May 2015 Interviews

[mrs thb 331]

Thank you Not a Tailor and mrs thb,

Sorry my explanation was not clear. My husband is French and we are flying from Paris to Detroit (3 hour stop over) and then to Toronto. After a couple of days in Toronto, we are finally reentering Detroit as our final destination.

My understanding is that for any international connection flights going through U.S. airport to Canada, you still need to go through the U.S. customs and immigration before taking the connecting flights. Isn't this correct?

Also just to double-check.. He wouldn't need a ESTA nor transit visa, would he?

see....http://www.metroairport.com/TravelerInfo/Connecting/InternationalConnections.aspx

If you are arriving to Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) on an INTERNATIONALflight, you will be required to claim all checked baggage and clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) entry procedures regardless of your final destination.

You have several issues that need to be cleared...first one being can he get through customs and immigration without poe'ing on his stopover? if not, then will he be able to fly out and return if he has poe'ed a few days prior. This sounds complicated.

Secondly, will you have enough time? If you must POE when you arrive you might not have enough time to get bags, clear customs and POE, then re-check bags, clear security and get to gate to catch the flight to YYZ. Detroit is not a huge airport but some carriers require bags to be checked 1 hour prior to flight. Will you make this cut off?

Best you investigate this further, I'd contact customs and immigration the airport directly if was you, just to be certain.

Edited April 16, 2015 by mrs thb

[shippingforecast 126]

OMG I love it (It's like the horror rmovie "CandyMan"). Keep that sense of humor. You know if we didn't have it we would have lost it long ago.

Hey is there such a thing as "Visa Journey violence" Like going postal. I say yes. And ummmm pass the scotch. I know its just 9:16sm here but hell its 3pm in Nigeria. hehe

If I don't laugh about it Wheelsy baby, I'll cry.

Anyone get scheduled today?

[SuzieQTpi 54]

I waited 70 days for cc, though, and I've now been waiting 23 days for interview to be scheduled.

Not a Tailor, sorry it's taking so long for your interview. That's whacked!

I checked the timelines, and it seems that mine was the last interview for VJers from Canada that's been scheduled.

I hope you get your interview date soon!

[dwheels76 5,468]

My CC was 9th april...Today i got an e- mail from NVC...My frist impression was it is P4 letter...but u know as i opened it was case completition confirmation e-mail.... They are sending this after 7 days of CC....i confirmed CC through phone call...But hoping P4 letter soon...!

Best of luck for all of u Guys...!!!

Yes the case complete letters are always 7 days later. That they do like clock work. Go figure.

[blessempress 2]

Can anyone tell give me any information on how the expedite process works with NVC? I would like to know how long or the criteria needed to approve an expedite. Any information provided is appreciated. Thank You

[shippingforecast 126]

Can anyone tell give me any information on how the expedite process works with NVC? I would like to know how long or the criteria needed to approve an expedite. Any information provided is appreciated. Thank You

You send an email to NVCExpedite@state.gov outlining your reasons. Usually, they only grant an expedite in cases of life and death, extreme financial hardship against the US citizen/petitioner, and I think impending military deployment.

In your case if none of the above apply, you could always try, stating that you have been waiting a very long time to be scheduled an interview which is an unreasonable delay, but in honesty I don't think they'll approve as there may be others in the queue ahead of you in exactly the same circumstances.

It's horrible, I know. I'm rapidly running out of money but because I'm not the petitioner, it doesn't really matter.

[Aahil 90]

guys i have a question. do USCIS send all the documents to NVC which u submitted to them?

[shippingforecast 126]

guys i have a question. do USCIS send all the documents to NVC which u submitted to them?

Yes, your completed petition and supporting evidence get sent on to the NVC and eventually the consulate for your interview.

[blessempress 2]

You send an email to NVCExpedite@state.gov outlining your reasons. Usually, they only grant an expedite in cases of life and death, extreme financial hardship against the US citizen/petitioner, and I think impending military deployment.

In your case if none of the above apply, you could always try, stating that you have been waiting a very long time to be scheduled an interview which is an unreasonable delay, but in honesty I don't think they'll approve as there may be others in the queue ahead of you in exactly the same circumstances.

It's horrible, I know. I'm rapidly running out of money but because I'm not the petitioner, it doesn't really matter.

yes thank you ... that's what I wanted to know.

[Aahil 90]

Yes, your completed petition and supporting evidence get sent on to the NVC and eventually the consulate for your interview.

even the original documents ?like birth certificate?

[shippingforecast 126]

even the original documents ?like birth certificate?

Yes, as well as the stuff that you submitted to the NVC.

If you submitted originals, take a copy with you to the interview as a just in case.

If you submitted copies (after the process change last year) don't forget to furnish the originals on your interview date!

[IslAmy 122]

I've figured out how to find out what your interview date is!

Basically, if you stand in a dark bathroom in front of a mirror and say "immigration reform" three times, the ghost of an NVC worker who died from exhaustion due to too much overtime will appear behind you and hand you your packet 4.

Then again, I may have drank too much scotch.

I'm sorry, but it really bothers me when VJ users spread misinformation. That actually summons a Consular Officer who puts you in AP.

[shippingforecast 126]

I'm sorry, but it really bothers me when VJ users spread misinformation. That actually summons a Consular Officer who puts you in AP.

Smiting hapless innocent beneficiaries with the dreaded Unforgivable Curse of 221g and a lifetime ban because "GODAMMIT, YOU LEFT A FIELD BLANK ON THIS I-864! DENIED!"

[Kels2487 96]

Just a little rant because I'm sure you all get this too--

Conversation at least 5 times a day with co-workers, family, friends:

"So what's the next step"

"Waiting for interview"

"When is the interview??"

"We aren't sure, waiting for it to be scheduled."

"Well how long til you find out?? How long does it normally take?? When do you THINK the interview will be??" etc etc etc etc etc questions I cannot answer.

I know they are just trying to be nice and inquire but I guess I'm just so sick of talking about it lol. It is almost like they think you are just uninformed about the process otherwise you'd have more information to share.

[GEAUX86 0]

Just a little rant because I'm sure you all get this too--

Conversation at least 5 times a day with co-workers, family, friends:

"So what's the next step"

"Waiting for interview"

"When is the interview??"

"We aren't sure, waiting for it to be scheduled."

"Well how long til you find out?? How long does it normally take?? When do you THINK the interview will be??" etc etc etc etc etc questions I cannot answer.

I know they are just trying to be nice and inquire but I guess I'm just so sick of talking about it lol. It is almost like they think you are just uninformed about the process otherwise you'd have more information to share.

I actually had one family member tell me my wife did not need a visa she could just fly here. If they only knew.