January 2016 Interviews

[dwheels76 5,468]

For Manila Interviews: Do we need CEMAR from NSO?

CEMAR that's the seminar sticker you get right? You can do it before or after interview. You just don;t get Visa until you show them the sticker. I would do the seminar before interview.

[dwheels76 5,468]

My case was completed on nov 5. Still waiting⌚??

Congratulations. Welcome to the group. I have added you to the spreadsheet.

[dwheels76 5,468]

Hey guys, I've got 2 days left before my interview. Do you have any suggestions and ideas as how I should organize all my documents? Is there a process where they ask for originals and copies? Should I put the originals with the number of copies they are asking for? Separate the originals from the copies?

Have them in tabs so if they say do you have ... you can just pull it out and not have to go digging for things.

You don't have to hand over anything. When they ask for original of something just have it ready. Don't over think it. You will stress yourself out over content when its not necessary. Just relax and be confident. You will be fine.

[dwheels76 5,468]

Hey guys! We have our interview on Monday and I am so nervous.

We do have all our documents in order but.. I am scared! The one thing I am scared about is.. we didn't sent too much proof with our I-130 petition. But we have a lot of proof that we are going to take to the interview. But I am a bit worried.

Anyways, let me tell you our checklist.

1. Original P4 + photocopy

2. DS-260 confirmation + complete form

3. Current + old passports + 2 passport photos

4. Original Birth and Marriage Certificate + photocopies

5. Original PCC + photocopy

6. Original signed I-864EZ + Tax transcripts of 2014,2013,2012 + W-2's of 2014,2013,2012

7. Paystubs for the year of 2015 + Employment letter

8. Medical Report

9. A copy of everything we sent to the USCIS

10. A copy of petitioner's passport + Naturalization Certificate + Social Security Card + Driving license

And then we have proof:

1. Skype Call logs of past year and a half

2. Whatsapp chats of first 3 months and last 3 months(there is just too much whatsapp data)

3. Facebook chat messages of past 2 years

4. Travel itineraries of 4 trips we took together

5. Boarding passes and tickets to our honeymoon

6. Hotel bills

7. Over a 150 wedding pictures including pictures from all the wedding events(4 different events) + atleast 20 pictures each from the 4 trips we took together

8. Immigration stamps on the petitioner's(my husband) passport showing the trips he took to India to visit me

9. Over a 100 emails we sent each other

Basically we have met every 6 months in the past 2 years so we have taken many trips together.

So these are all the things we have. Is the proof enough? Are we missing any documents?

Please respond.

The trips is what counts most. So be sure they know that. Pics of the 6 trips, Visa Stamps. They probably won't ask for anything. The interview most new evidence is ot usually asked for. You will be fine.

[CallMeShams 34]

Hi everyone. ...my case indicates ready since December 7 with an update on December 7 Today the update date changed and indicates December 11.

What does it mean?

Looks like some activity is going on with your case. I would think they are about ready to schedule your interview.

[dwheels76 5,468]

Glory be to Almighty God, I had my interveiw today it was great and approved. I was asked the following questions:

What is the name of the petitioner?

who is he to you?

how and where did you met

how did he travel to US

check the wedding album and my visa was approved. Thanking all VJ members for their support. @dwheel God ll grant all your heart desires. it was a job well done

Awwwww Awesome. Congratulations.

Thanks for the shout out. It's my pleasure.

[dwheels76 5,468]

Case completed on 21 nov on phone.did nt revceive any confirmation e mail yet.called many times no interview for me yet. Cuidad jurez embassy

Why then do you have a Pakistan flag up if your interview is in Mexico.

I have added you to the spreadsheet. Is your PD current?

Please create a timeline. It helps others and the data on VJ.

Edited December 11, 2015 by dwheels76

[dwheels76 5,468]

@Dwheels76 and all other guys

i am really sad today

had my interview, they asked 4 questions which i answered

they asked for orignal documents which i provide all of them ...

the interviewer said

"everything is fine"

but we need to do Administrative Processing

they give me a paper which they mark 221(g)

i am really sad

they keep my passport and told me we will inform you in 1 month .

i dont know how much time it will take

cant wait to see my daughter

so any idea how much time it will take

I can understand you are sad. But nothing to worry about. This is mandatory AP for men especially in Pakistan. 99% will be put in automatic AP. So just hang on. You will get word soon to drop off passport.

[Kimbo 19]

Looks like some activity is going on with your case. I would think they are about ready to schedule your interview.

I hope. ...Thank you

[dwheels76 5,468]

i had my interview today ...

they put me on Administrative processing ...

when i checked it online the status shows

Administrative processing

Case Creation Date: 19-Aug-2015 Status Updated Date: 10-Dec-2015

Your visa case is currently undergoing necessary administrative processing. This processing can take several weeks. Please follow any instructions provided by the Consular Officer at the time of your interview. If further information is needed, you will be contacted. If your visa application is approved, it will be processed and mailed/available within two business days. Under the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act, Immigrant Visas for "Diversity Visas" cannot be issued after September 30th of the year in which you were selected to apply for a Diversity Visa. For example, entrants into the Diversity Visa Program in Fall of 2011 were selected for Diversity Visa 2012 Program, and selectees MUST apply and receive their visa prior to September 30, 2012 otherwise they lose eligibility to receive a Diversity Immigrant Visa, regardless of additional administrative processing. In addition, please note that some immigrant visas may not be able to be issued if the annual numerical limit for that category has been reached.

For more information, please visit TRAVEL.STATE.GOV.

guys please help what does it mean by "Diversity Visas"

will i get visa ??

what do i have to do ?

People who applied for the Diversity Lottery. Not your category. You are a required or mandatory AP which the majority of Pakistan (men and many women go in). Nothing to worry about.

During this time is name checking and just making sure you aren't on the "bad list".

[dwheels76 5,468]

Why are they putting Pakistan on automatic AP?!!

Its been like that since 9/11. Checks to see what region the person is from checking to see who they affiliate with. Al-Qaeda if they live in the north or from the north that's even more scrutiny. One of my friends a long time VJ member Emmy husband just came out of 4 year AP.

[dwheels76 5,468]

. That is sad. Are there any other countries they put on automatic AP?

Egypt, Algiers. Basically the MENA's (Middle East Northern Africa) countries. Been like this for a very long time.

[ims-2013 2]

People who applied for the Diversity Lottery. Not your category. You are a required or mandatory AP which the majority of Pakistan (men and many women go in). Nothing to worry about.

During this time is name checking and just making sure you aren't on the "bad list".

thanks very much for your reply

you made my Day..

i couldnt sleep last night..

Today i found my Status updated on 11-dec-2015 which is today date

but didnt see any other changes the message is the same

is it good or bad ???

not any email as well ... its early 7 in US and they updated my case status

hope and pray to GOD everything to be good.

[dwheels76 5,468]

CC 12/08 waiting for an interview appointment.

Congratulations. Welcome to the group. I have added you to the spreadsheet.

[dwheels76 5,468]

Me too cc 20/11 know by phone only . Not interview schedule yet

Unfortunately Egypt is a 4 to 5 month wait after Case Complete (so about 160 to 180 days). Your embassy is doing other countries who's embassy is closed so very backlogged. Hang in there.