Interview appointments booked out for summer. Visa expires

[Megan and Ehan 7]

So Johannesburg consulate is apparently booked up for several months and our visa petition expires August 13th. I am just so frustrated that this isn't going as smoothly as we'd hoped. They only do interviews on Tuesdays and Thursdays so go figure. I am really hoping that there is someway I can get in before the visa expires. There has been so much money, time and effort into this and I am going on half a year without seeing my fiancé, it sucks. Anyone been through this particular situation before? Any good advice, what are the chances of scheduling an emergency review to get in before the expiry date. This is ridiculous that they expect the people to log onto a site everyday in hopes an appointment will open up. 

Edited June 27, 2018 by Megan and Ehan
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[Mmagic 127]

9 minutes ago, Megan and Ehan said:

So Johannesburg consulate is apparently booked up for several months and our visa petition expires August 13th. I am just so frustrated that this isn't going as smoothly as we'd hoped. They only do interviews on Tuesdays and Thursdays so go figure. I am really hoping that there is someway I can get in before the visa expires. There has been so much money, time and effort into this and I am going on half a year without seeing my fiancé, it sucks. Anyone been through this particular situation before? Any good advice, what are the chances of scheduling an emergency review to get in before the expiry date. This is ridiculous that they expect the people to log onto a site everyday in hopes an appointment will open up. 

If am correct, you can still inquire  and contact  the Embassy and ask for extension. Someone might correct me if am wrong. 

[GreatDane 366]

9 minutes ago, Mmagic said:

If am correct, you can still inquire  and contact  the Embassy and ask for extension. Someone might correct me if am wrong. 

+1

Definitely reach out to the embassy and ask for an extension. Also, get on their calendar asap.

[LuFlolady 881]

1 hour ago, Megan and Ehan said:

So Johannesburg consulate is apparently booked up for several months and our visa petition expires August 13th. I am just so frustrated that this isn't going as smoothly as we'd hoped. They only do interviews on Tuesdays and Thursdays so go figure. I am really hoping that there is someway I can get in before the visa expires. There has been so much money, time and effort into this and I am going on half a year without seeing my fiancé, it sucks. Anyone been through this particular situation before? Any good advice, what are the chances of scheduling an emergency review to get in before the expiry date. This is ridiculous that they expect the people to log onto a site everyday in hopes an appointment will open up. 

oh WOW! this is so suprising to me....have u been able to get any date in the future? Aug sept oct?

[Megan and Ehan 7]

On ‎6‎/‎20‎/‎2018 at 7:43 PM, LuFlolady said:

so are u saying there are no available dates for the rest of the year?

No, the consulate employee just stated that they were booked for July and August and we could hope that someone cancels in August but it's unlikely. I am absolutely floored to be honest. What an efficient workflow they have going, not. 

[LuFlolady 881]

3 minutes ago, Megan and Ehan said:

No, the consulate employee just stated that they were booked for July and August and we could hope that someone cancels in August but it's unlikely. I am absolutely floored to be honest. What an efficient workflow they have going, not. 

wow! sorry to hear this.....very inefficient and makes no sense for them to only do interviews the last Tuesday and Thursday of the month.....makes no sense I hope something opens up for u

[Megan and Ehan 7]

36 minutes ago, LuFlolady said:

wow! sorry to hear this.....very inefficient and makes no sense for them to only do interviews the last Tuesday and Thursday of the month.....makes no sense I hope something opens up for u

Right, I agree...it's unfortunate most definitely. Thanks for the support and please pray for us. 

[LuFlolady 881]

1 hour ago, Megan and Ehan said:

Right, I agree...it's unfortunate most definitely. Thanks for the support and please pray for us. 

def will pray for you! keep us posted where there any dates in Sept......

[milimelo 4,534]

Summer is when a lot of Embassy employees transfer so that affects wait times. Keep looking for the slot. Embassy will by default extend petition validity for another 90 days so nothing to worry about. 

[kemm360 144]

Don’t worry you’ll be fine just keep checking on their website daily...

[LuFlolady 881]

@Megan and Ehan just checking on you guys to see if you were able to get an interview date yet?

[Megan and Ehan 7]

32 minutes ago, LuFlolady said:

@Megan and Ehan just checking on you guys to see if you were able to get an interview date yet?

Hi!! We got one for August 7th:))) thanks for checking we really appreciate it!!

[LuFlolady 881]

4 minutes ago, Megan and Ehan said:

Hi!! We got one for August 7th:))) thanks for checking we really appreciate it!!

GREAT! glad it all worked out.... that is at the beginning of the month so it seems some things may have changed as to how they are conducting interviews! Good luck the rest of the way and please keep us posted!

[Megan and Ehan 7]

On ‎7‎/‎13‎/‎2018 at 12:46 PM, LuFlolady said:

GREAT! glad it all worked out.... that is at the beginning of the month so it seems some things may have changed as to how they are conducting interviews! Good luck the rest of the way and please keep us posted!

Thanks for the heads up How are they changing the interviews do you think?

[LuFlolady 881]

3 minutes ago, Megan and Ehan said:

Thanks for the heads up How are they changing the interviews do you think?

I don't know how they are changing I just assumed some things had changed since ur interview is at the beginning of the month as oppose to the end of the month...