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nnaldjian   2

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Anyways here is the review that I promised. It's also in the consulate review area.

Her appointment was at 1:30pm and she was there at 12:30pm. They didn't let her in until 1:15pm so don't go too early especially if it's cold like this. Anyways she called me 3 hours later and that's because she was the last person to have the interview. At first she gave in all her paperwork and then waited until they call her for the interview. The questions they asked were basically.....

"What does your fiance do for living?"

"How and when did you guys meet?"

"Have you met his parents?"

"Does he go to school?"

and since we were denied the first time, they asked her do you know why you got denied the first time? to which she responded, "yes because we hadn't met the requirement of meeting in the past 2 years."

After that the C.O. said the magical phrase I am going to go ahead and APPROVE YOUR VISA. They said you will get your visa in hand in 5 days but don't make any travel arrangements because it might take 7 days instead of 5.

So I want to thank all the people in VJ for helping us toward this hard and frustrating journey. You guys made the impossible possible for us.

Congrats you guys! Hope the rest of your journey is smooth. Will she spend leave before new years or after?

POE------2/18/2016

Marriage----4/20/2016 (L)

AOS/EAD/AP

5/23/2016------Sent out package through USPS

5/27/16 (Day 1)----received at Chicago and signed for

6/03/16 (Day 6)----check cashed

6/05/16 (Day 8)---- Received e-notification from USCIS "Acceptance Confirmation"

6/09/16 (Day 12)----Received I-797 notification for all three applications.

6/14/16 (Day 17)---- received I-797 for Biometrics appointment. for 7/1/16

6/24/16 (Day 27)----walked in for biometrics before 7/1/16.

8/19/16 (Day 85)----Received update text, Interview is scheduled for September 21,2016

8/19/16 (Day 85)----Received update text, EAD Approved and card is being processed

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MARY1981
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I finally received my interview date...any change in your cases?

HFM181818
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how would anyone know how poorly (or otherwise) trained the embassy staff is in Armenia? Has anyone actually worked there? There may well be a lot of different reasons for delays, not the least of wh

Ando&sirik
Ando&sirik

They had called her last and that's why it took so long. WE'RE APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you everyone for all the help. I will update my timeline and write a review in the morning. Now time to

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Ando&sirik   12

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Before new years because we are throwing a big party this year and we had agreed that if she gets her visa on time we will spend it together. Plus I can't even wait one extra day without her.

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nnaldjian   2

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Nara can u please keep me posted when they issue your fiance the visa and when he receives it? Thanks.

Ando jan,

What is the status of your fiances visa and passport? We are having a delay in ours!!! Its so hard waiting!

POE------2/18/2016

Marriage----4/20/2016 (L)

AOS/EAD/AP

5/23/2016------Sent out package through USPS

5/27/16 (Day 1)----received at Chicago and signed for

6/03/16 (Day 6)----check cashed

6/05/16 (Day 8)---- Received e-notification from USCIS "Acceptance Confirmation"

6/09/16 (Day 12)----Received I-797 notification for all three applications.

6/14/16 (Day 17)---- received I-797 for Biometrics appointment. for 7/1/16

6/24/16 (Day 27)----walked in for biometrics before 7/1/16.

8/19/16 (Day 85)----Received update text, Interview is scheduled for September 21,2016

8/19/16 (Day 85)----Received update text, EAD Approved and card is being processed

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nnaldjian   2

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did anybody else have a problem with the embassy taking a lot of time in returning their passport? My fiances passport has been at the embassy for 17 days now.

POE------2/18/2016

Marriage----4/20/2016 (L)

AOS/EAD/AP

5/23/2016------Sent out package through USPS

5/27/16 (Day 1)----received at Chicago and signed for

6/03/16 (Day 6)----check cashed

6/05/16 (Day 8)---- Received e-notification from USCIS "Acceptance Confirmation"

6/09/16 (Day 12)----Received I-797 notification for all three applications.

6/14/16 (Day 17)---- received I-797 for Biometrics appointment. for 7/1/16

6/24/16 (Day 27)----walked in for biometrics before 7/1/16.

8/19/16 (Day 85)----Received update text, Interview is scheduled for September 21,2016

8/19/16 (Day 85)----Received update text, EAD Approved and card is being processed

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Ando&sirik   12

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Ando jan,

What is the status of your fiances visa and passport? We are having a delay in ours!!! Its so hard waiting!

My fiance got her visa on Monday and now she's heading out to go to the airport. Keep on emailing them and remind yourself. That's what we did!

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nnaldjian   2

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Did they email her or call her for her to pick it up ? Or did she go to the new UMAKS/ DHL location?

POE------2/18/2016

Marriage----4/20/2016 (L)

AOS/EAD/AP

5/23/2016------Sent out package through USPS

5/27/16 (Day 1)----received at Chicago and signed for

6/03/16 (Day 6)----check cashed

6/05/16 (Day 8)---- Received e-notification from USCIS "Acceptance Confirmation"

6/09/16 (Day 12)----Received I-797 notification for all three applications.

6/14/16 (Day 17)---- received I-797 for Biometrics appointment. for 7/1/16

6/24/16 (Day 27)----walked in for biometrics before 7/1/16.

8/19/16 (Day 85)----Received update text, Interview is scheduled for September 21,2016

8/19/16 (Day 85)----Received update text, EAD Approved and card is being processed

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nnaldjian   2

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Well congrats! Hope she has a safe flight! Wishing you two lots of love!

POE------2/18/2016

Marriage----4/20/2016 (L)

AOS/EAD/AP

5/23/2016------Sent out package through USPS

5/27/16 (Day 1)----received at Chicago and signed for

6/03/16 (Day 6)----check cashed

6/05/16 (Day 8)---- Received e-notification from USCIS "Acceptance Confirmation"

6/09/16 (Day 12)----Received I-797 notification for all three applications.

6/14/16 (Day 17)---- received I-797 for Biometrics appointment. for 7/1/16

6/24/16 (Day 27)----walked in for biometrics before 7/1/16.

8/19/16 (Day 85)----Received update text, Interview is scheduled for September 21,2016

8/19/16 (Day 85)----Received update text, EAD Approved and card is being processed

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Ando&sirik   12

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Well congrats! Hope she has a safe flight! Wishing you two lots of love!

Thanks dear. And hopefully u will get urs soon too. A little bit patience and u will be reunited with your other half.

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nnaldjian   2

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Hey ando... no we havnt heard anything yet. We got an answer to our email saying to please wait until we contact your fiancé but it's been a month since his interview and since the 28th that he submitted his new passport for the visa to be stamped inside that one. Did you pick it up from the embassy the same day they called or they told you to come on a later day. What can I do ?

POE------2/18/2016

Marriage----4/20/2016 (L)

AOS/EAD/AP

5/23/2016------Sent out package through USPS

5/27/16 (Day 1)----received at Chicago and signed for

6/03/16 (Day 6)----check cashed

6/05/16 (Day 8)---- Received e-notification from USCIS "Acceptance Confirmation"

6/09/16 (Day 12)----Received I-797 notification for all three applications.

6/14/16 (Day 17)---- received I-797 for Biometrics appointment. for 7/1/16

6/24/16 (Day 27)----walked in for biometrics before 7/1/16.

8/19/16 (Day 85)----Received update text, Interview is scheduled for September 21,2016

8/19/16 (Day 85)----Received update text, EAD Approved and card is being processed

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Hey ando... no we havnt heard anything yet. We got an answer to our email saying to please wait until we contact your fiancé but it's been a month since his interview and since the 28th that he submitted his new passport for the visa to be stamped inside that one. Did you pick it up from the embassy the same day they called or they told you to come on a later day. What can I do ?

They called my fiance to come and pick up the same day at 4pm. The only thing that I can do is keep on emailing them once every 2 days until they call your fiance. I hope you guys get it soon. I feel bad for you guys but not too bad because you have passed your interview. ? lol. I know you're anxious but you will get it soon. Good luck and please keep me posted.

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nnaldjian   2

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hey everyone... to whomever is interested, my fiance picked up his passport with his visa today from the embassy. Hope all your journeys are smooth and with no issues!!!!

POE------2/18/2016

Marriage----4/20/2016 (L)

AOS/EAD/AP

5/23/2016------Sent out package through USPS

5/27/16 (Day 1)----received at Chicago and signed for

6/03/16 (Day 6)----check cashed

6/05/16 (Day 8)---- Received e-notification from USCIS "Acceptance Confirmation"

6/09/16 (Day 12)----Received I-797 notification for all three applications.

6/14/16 (Day 17)---- received I-797 for Biometrics appointment. for 7/1/16

6/24/16 (Day 27)----walked in for biometrics before 7/1/16.

8/19/16 (Day 85)----Received update text, Interview is scheduled for September 21,2016

8/19/16 (Day 85)----Received update text, EAD Approved and card is being processed

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Vahe Arakelyan   0

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My fiance got her visa on Monday and now she's heading out to go to the airport. Keep on emailing them and remind yourself. That's what we did!

Can you please provide email? My fiances interview was yesterday. They kept her passport, told her " we will give you a call " no specific dates or anything. How long does it take? Also, can I email them to find out? The wait is painful.

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