Case Complete to Interview August 2017

[Mojk 26]

On 7/13/2017 at 0:02 AM, JBMG said:

@rexsinni2264 @Mojk @harpmi02

How did your interviews go? 
 

@Meekoz and @vintash 

Wishing you luck for your interviews tomorrow.

 

To find/submit interview reviews from your embassy, click on the following link. 

http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/

Hello! Sorry haven't gotten a chance to log in after the interview . But.... good news is we got the visa!!! Interview went all fine thank God. It went pretty smooth. Once I get a little time I will update the spreadsheet and write interview review as well. Best of luck to everyone waiting.❤️

[Ana0323 15]

7 hours ago, JBMG said:

Congrats to @chamma who had her interview and was approved!  @Ana0323, hope all went well with yours and you got approval.

 

When you get a chance, please submit your interview reviews.  

http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/

 

Next up. Good luck on your interviews tomorrow.  

 

@TeeA10 @Touly20 @Johnny385 @UsSwedlover

 

TeeA10	7/18/2017	Nigeria	Lagos
Touly	7/18/2017	Senegal	Dakar
Johnny385	7/18/2017	Vietnam	Ho Chi Minh
UsSwedlover	7/18/2017	Sweden	Stockholm

 

Please keep us posted.  

 

To find/submit interview reviews from your embassy, click on the following link. 

http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/

Hey, thanks a lot for everyone's help, my visa is approved. Everything went well, lady who questioned me was really nice. She asked me how we met, and when, what is he doing for living, and when I plan to go to USA. It was 5 minutes conversation, she didn't ask for any document, not even checklist we got. 

Visa will be issued in three businesses days 🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️

[Sidney and Dennis 40]

So excited to check my case status and see it says "in transit" wow things are getting so real now... the interview is next month ahhhhh

[ricvtr22 32]

On 7/16/2017 at 6:04 AM, Louie1988 said:

Yeah, that's the thought  

Hi @Louie1988! I am sorry to hear you are still waiting for your interview! I can only imagine your frustration. I will give you an update on my parents' interview this weekend! Hoping you'll get your interview date this week! 

 

@JBMG --- This Friday will be the big day ... Please send positive thoughts on my way! I'll keep you posted

[JBMG 890]

2 hours ago, Mojk said:

Hello! Sorry haven't gotten a chance to log in after the interview . But.... good news is we got the visa!!! Interview went all fine thank God. It went pretty smooth. Once I get a little time I will update the spreadsheet and write interview review as well. Best of luck to everyone waiting.❤️

 

1 hour ago, Ana0323 said:

Hey, thanks a lot for everyone's help, my visa is approved. Everything went well, lady who questioned me was really nice. She asked me how we met, and when, what is he doing for living, and when I plan to go to USA. It was 5 minutes conversation, she didn't ask for any document, not even checklist we got. 

Visa will be issued in three businesses days 🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️

So happy to hear back from you both. That's great news!!! Congrats!! Soon you'll be reunited with your loved ones. Thanks for your update. Wishing for a stress free POE. :-) 

[parsha 163]

On 2017/7/14 at 9:05 PM, Wizzle said:

How long does it takes for SSN to arrive in mail after arriving/admitted into USA on IR2?

official says 120 days after u paid the immigration fee or POE (from the latest one)

I got it 26 days after POE

I think it still depends how fast the custom pass ur document to USCIS and if it is the popular state for immigration, it might take longer

 

hope the info helps

[daisybright 34]

@JBMG thanks for all your help. Being proactive rather than reactive made all the difference. I will kept all posted in this forum.

[Jody-ann 42]

5 hours ago, TammyM said:

Man this is madness.  I wish it could be brought.. now back to waiting another 8 weeks..

I'm sorry Tammy, call NVC just to be clear as to what you should do

[Wizzle 41]

18 hours ago, chamma said:

Approved!!! I still can't believe it 😂😂 

Congratulations!!! 

[Mun95 34]

How long does it take to receive medical exam results back ? ... Because our interview is august 24th so I'm flying out august 12th to accompany my husband to his medical exam on the 14th but now I feel like 10 days is too little time to get results back 

[chamma 382]

56 minutes ago, Wizzle said:

Congratulations!!! 

Thank You  

[chamma 382]

Here you go, My Review:

 

 

I reached by around 6.50 am at the Mumbai Consulate. It was raining crazy with no shelter to stand to escape the downpour. At 7 am they asked us to form a queue. I was second in line. They then let us in. We were asked to show our interview letter, DS 260 confirmation page (which was stamped during Biometrics) & our passports. After checking we were let in for Security Checks. Medical CD was not allowed. I had to give it back (it was already specified under the pre-interview checklist for Mumbai). After which we were let inside to get into another line. And then finally we were let inside. July & Rains are synonyms in Mumbai. We were asked to make 2 lines after we were let in. One for South Indians & the rest stay in the other. We were asked to confirm the language for interview. We were asked to arrange all our documents in an order – Birth Certificate & it’s copy, Marriage Certificate & it’s copy, PCCs & their copies, Medical reports, Passports. I arranged them all. I was then directed to move to a counter. I was asked to give my documents which I had arranged.  She had a look. She asked me few questions.

 

Who is calling you?
Answered.
What’s his name?
Answered
Where does he live?
Answered
Do you have your 2016 return?
I said No, We have an extension. She said – Don’t worry, I already have it. I was so relieved at this statement.  
How long have you been married?
Answered
Have you lived in any other country other than India?
Answered
Were you there for study or work?
Answered
Where did you work there?
Answered
How long?
Answered
Have you been to the US?
Answered
Before or after the wedding?
Answered
When did you apply for the visa? Before or after?
Answered
Is you visa still valid?
Answered
She asked me to produce the passport.
Is it the first marriage for you both?
Answered

 

She returned me my original Birth & marriage certificate. She only retained copies. She also returned me few documents which were part of my NVC package & few from my USCIS package. I asked her - if she did not need them, She said 'No'.

 

She then gave me the pamphlet and asked me to go through it and mentioned that the CO might ask me questions. She asked me to keep checking the digital display for my token number. She also mentioned that I would have to pay a fee of 220$ after I get my passport but before my POE. She retained my passports. She asked me to keep checking the digital display for my token number. I sat there waiting for the number to flash. I read through the pamphlet in the meanwhile. After waiting for about 12 minutes, my number flashed. I proceeded to the counter. I was the first to be interviewed. Across the other end was the American CO seated. She greeted me with a pleasant smile and asked me the following.

 

Who is calling you?
Answered.
What’s his name?
Answered
Where does he live?
Answered
What does he do for a living?
Answered
Was it an arranged marriage or love marriage?
Answered
Who arranged it?
Answered
How long did you know each other before the wedding?
Answered
Where did you go on your honeymoon?
Answered
Since when are you married?
Answered
How many people attended your wedding?
Answered.

 

She kept typing for 2 minutes & I was patiently waiting. Once she was done, she said – You are approved. She gave me the letter confirming the same and the document containing instructions to pay 220$. She wished me for the trip & I could not stop smiling. I sat there for a while recollecting what had happened and it seemed surreal. 

 

I would like to stress on something – TAX EXTENSIONS ARE Perfectly OKAY. If you in case do not have the latest or if it would take time to file, you can certainly file an extension & they are absolutely fine with it. 

I did not have a 2016 return. We had filed for an extension.
•    We were approved at the NVC without the checklist.
•    & I did not have any intimation from the embassy to carry one.

I had read few experiences (provided by @JBMG) on people with extensions, but I still had questions in my mind. But another member @Raag also had an extension & his interview at same consulate was an easy breeze. That gave me a little hope. I also had carried our Acceptance notification for extension.  

I had also carried a lot of supporting documents and our huge wedding album. They asked me none. I had carried everything under the sky. There were few people who were intending immigrants, but nobody had carried so much like I had . I feel its better safe to carry than be Sorry.

 

The staff was courteous and helpful. Except that there was no waiting space to escape the rain, everything was fine.

Edited July 18, 2017 by chamma

[green line2017 299]

7 hours ago, Mojk said:

Hello! Sorry haven't gotten a chance to log in after the interview . But.... good news is we got the visa!!! Interview went all fine thank God. It went pretty smooth. Once I get a little time I will update the spreadsheet and write interview review as well. Best of luck to everyone waiting.❤️

Congratulations!!! Good news.

[chamma 382]

congratulations @Mojk!! 

[green line2017 299]

6 hours ago, Ana0323 said:

Hey, thanks a lot for everyone's help, my visa is approved. Everything went well, lady who questioned me was really nice. She asked me how we met, and when, what is he doing for living, and when I plan to go to USA. It was 5 minutes conversation, she didn't ask for any document, not even checklist we got. 

Visa will be issued in three businesses days 🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️

Congratulations!!!! Good luck!!!