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What it's like to have a CR1/DCF interview

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Here's my experience from today:

My Visa Interview for CR1/DCF in London

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Applying for a CR1 visa through London DCF

DCF - London Embassy

Sep 2005 - Decided to try DCF after much investigation

09-10-2005 - I-130 package mailed to DHS, DS-230 mailed to IVB

09-10-2005 - Requested police certificate

09-13-2005 - Received postcard from DHS indicating I-130 had been filed

10-01-2005 - Received UK police certificate

10-05-2005 - Received NOA for I-130 from DHS

10-13-2005 - packet 3 received from IVB but missing forms!

<intentional delay because didn't want to get visa too early!>

12-13-2005 - Obtained vaccination record from GP

01-09-2006 - DS-2001 checklist mailed to IVB

01-09-2006 - Medical scheduled for 01-24-2006 by calling Knightsbridge doctors

01-24-2006 - Medical

01-25-2006 - Interview date given - 01-31-2006 10am

01-31-2006 - Approved at interview!

02-01-2006 - VISA arrived at 6.20am !!

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sadie33138 Enthusiast

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Here's my experience from today:

My Visa Interview for CR1/DCF in London

Great Post. Congratulations! :D

8-12-2004 I moved to New Zealand(married my Kiwi in US 5/04)

1-12-2006 Received initial packet - It has I-130, I-864 & DS-230 Part 1, DS-2001 & tons of instructions.

Gathering paperwork that we don't have:

5-30-2006 - I-130 FILED AND ACCEPTED BY AUCKLAND CONSULATE!- INTERVIEW: 6/13/2006

6-13-2006 - APPROVED!usaCa.gifnew_zeaC3.gif

6-14-2006 - VISA IN HAND D_SMIL112.gif

08-05-2006 -WE ARE HOME IN THE USA!!! flag12.gif

THREE HAPPY YEARS LATER:

5-10-09 - N-400 filed

8-24-09 - Interview

9-14-09 - Naturalization Oath Ceremony

meauxna Mentor

meauxna   15

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Congrats, finally, Rich!!!

Welcome to America :)

Now That You Are A Permanent Resident

How Do I Remove The Conditions On Permanent Residence Based On Marriage?

Welcome to the United States: A Guide For New Immigrants

Yes, even this last one.. stuff in there that not even your USC knows.....

Here are more links that I love:

Arriving in America, The POE Drill

Dual Citizenship FAQ

Other Fora I Post To:

alt.visa.us.marriage-based http://britishexpats.com/ and www.***removed***.com

censored link = *family based immigration* website

Inertia. Is that the Greek god of 'can't be bothered'?

Met, married, immigrated, naturalized.

I-130 filed Aug02

USC Jul06

No Deje Piedras Sobre El Pavimento!

RichJ Rookie

RichJ   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa (DCF) Country: England
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Hi Kelly

I think the process can vary in many ways, especially with different embassys. I can't specifically comment on Seoul. For London DCF it is normal to mail the medical from the doctors to the embassy, at least for an immigant visa.

Packet 4 is the final letter they send you that tells you what your interview date is and includes the DS-230 part II form for you to complete and bring to the interview.

Again this might be specific to the DCF/CR1 London process.

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Applying for a CR1 visa through London DCF

DCF - London Embassy

Sep 2005 - Decided to try DCF after much investigation

09-10-2005 - I-130 package mailed to DHS, DS-230 mailed to IVB

09-10-2005 - Requested police certificate

09-13-2005 - Received postcard from DHS indicating I-130 had been filed

10-01-2005 - Received UK police certificate

10-05-2005 - Received NOA for I-130 from DHS

10-13-2005 - packet 3 received from IVB but missing forms!

<intentional delay because didn't want to get visa too early!>

12-13-2005 - Obtained vaccination record from GP

01-09-2006 - DS-2001 checklist mailed to IVB

01-09-2006 - Medical scheduled for 01-24-2006 by calling Knightsbridge doctors

01-24-2006 - Medical

01-25-2006 - Interview date given - 01-31-2006 10am

01-31-2006 - Approved at interview!

02-01-2006 - VISA arrived at 6.20am !!

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