July 2018 NOA2 ----> NVC

[Jo&Ryan 346]

On 9/23/2018 at 4:46 AM, jakejon said:

OH we got APPROVED on Friday!!!!! Still celebrating in London. The new embassy is absolutely stunning!! What an amazing experience ❤️

Omg congratssssss!!!!! So happy for you guys ❤️ so exciting!!!

[Najee & Maan 42]

On ‎9‎/‎6‎/‎2018 at 8:29 PM, Joulie & Victor said:

Wait did your fiancé just show up at the embassy without an interview? Hmmm you must have misunderstood. You still have to apply online for ds160 and register on the other website and pay fee before scheduling interview. Don’t forget the medical!!

 

It says ready because it’s ready for you to take the next steps. The interview is not the next step. Please read your country portal and follow directions. If there arents any I will gladly help you if need be. 

@Joulie & Victor Hello! Thanks for assumption that we didn't have an appointment. We actually did. The Embassy won't let him do the interview without the PHYSICAL CASE sent from NVC. Medical is done weeks before. Not sure what you mean when the interview is not the next step. Clearly when the embassy got our case, we didn't do anything except the interview

 

On ‎9‎/‎8‎/‎2018 at 8:20 AM, Greenbaum said:

Once you receive your case number it's time to be in charge of what time you choose when things get done. To smooth that trail for you I have a few things that will help you process your visa there in the Philippines.

@Greenbaum Thanks for the typical comment of yours! Completely helpful as always but was not necessary on what I posted. Still, Thanks for all our help, you're awesome!

Edited September 24, 2018 by Najee & Maan
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[ITMFA 241]

Just an update from your favourite Canadian fox who is very happy to report that I picked up my passport and visa envelope this morning! It feels very surreal that it's all happening finally, and I wish all the best for everyone who is still waiting  Now it's time to buy a one-way plane ticket! Thanks so much for all the help and support along the way, and see you in the AOS forum in a few months' time! 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

On ‎9‎/‎23‎/‎2018 at 3:41 PM, Joulie & Victor said:

Does anyone know if we are required to purchase 2 way ticket or is 1 way just fine?I’ve heard conflicting info about that. They will tell you to buy 2 way incase they have to return. Maybe depends on visa? Someone shed some experience. Thanks! 

As others have pointed out no need for round trip ticket but the airfare difference between one way and two way can be a consideration. I understand the 2 way ticket in the event the beneficiary changes their mind as it does happen. Do what is best for you.

[philipk1 100]

My fiance just had her interview today and they said she was approved. Hopefully she gets her passport back soon.

 

Question, I was looking at airfare and noticed one way direct flights from Colombia to NYC were expensive.

 

JetBlue has very affordable flights that have a layover in Florida, either FLL or Orlando. Does anyone know how long of layover is recommended because the POE will not be the final destination.

 

Thanks

 

[vaksurik 106]

I’m at the airport with a silly sign waiting for my fiancé! I’m so excited I might burst! I hope everything goes smoothly!!!! 😄

 😄

Edited September 25, 2018 by vaksurik

[Jessica Soares 26]

Hi everyone! Happy to report I got my visa approved August 28th (Consulate in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) Had the visa and envelope in hand September 4th, came to the US on September 14th, and got married on September 21st in a courthouse in NYC. 

This part of the saga is now finally over, and onto the next one: AOS!

Best of luck to all of you who got the noa2 in July and might still be waiting for a POE. The time will come, what is meant to be yours, will be yours. And it will feel amazing!

xoxo

[Greenbaum 12,259]

17 hours ago, philipk1 said:

My fiance just had her interview today and they said she was approved. Hopefully she gets her passport back soon.

 

Question, I was looking at airfare and noticed one way direct flights from Colombia to NYC were expensive.

 

JetBlue has very affordable flights that have a layover in Florida, either FLL or Orlando. Does anyone know how long of layover is recommended because the POE will not be the final destination.

 

Thanks

 

I advocate 3-4 hours between flights. One it typically enough if she is asked to move to a single room for minor questions and time to get through immigration, two to clear customs and 3 to retrieve her baggage (if needed) and then four onto her connecting gate. Also, its a long flight and gives her additional time to freshen up and get a bite to eat with a little relaxation time.

[Jlomartin 71]

I just had my interview in Montreal, Canada!  I was approved!!! Super exciting.  I was wondering if anyone have/knows of Canadian forums regarding post interview and approval process.

 

For example for Canadian beneficiaries what the average wait is for the Visa, what should I expect my status on CEAC to look like, etc.

[Lebanese23 303]

1 hour ago, Jlomartin said:

I just had my interview in Montreal, Canada!  I was approved!!! Super exciting.  I was wondering if anyone have/knows of Canadian forums regarding post interview and approval process.

 

For example for Canadian beneficiaries what the average wait is for the Visa, what should I expect my status on CEAC to look like, etc.

Since our approval, here is the status change will look like base on our experience.

9/19: Interview

9/21: Application Received

9/24: Administrative Processing

9/25: Issued (It says Visa is in final processing.  Waiting for an email/text)

 

Hope that helps!

[rrobin0609 387]

CEAC shows our visa being issued today! After the dragged out experience we had with his Doctor practically refusing to send Knightsbridge the requested additional information, its all over!

 

Timeline specifics:

8/28 - Medical

Weeks between involved 7-10 doctors appointments

9/13 - Interview, CEAC shows Administrative processing

9/17 - Final doctors appointment

9/24 - CEAC shows Ready

9/25 - CEAC shows Administrative processing

9/26 - CEAC shows Issued

[Jlomartin 71]

1 hour ago, Joulie & Victor said:

Since our approval, here is the status change will look like base on our experience.

9/19: Interview

9/21: Application Received

9/24: Administrative Processing

9/25: Issued (It says Visa is in final processing.  Waiting for an email/text)

 

Hope that helps!

Thanks! At the moment it says administrative process stage.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

10 hours ago, rrobin0609 said:

CEAC shows our visa being issued today! After the dragged out experience we had with his Doctor practically refusing to send Knightsbridge the requested additional information, its all over!

 

Timeline specifics:

8/28 - Medical

Weeks between involved 7-10 doctors appointments

9/13 - Interview, CEAC shows Administrative processing

9/17 - Final doctors appointment

9/24 - CEAC shows Ready

9/25 - CEAC shows Administrative processing

9/26 - CEAC shows Issued

Congratulations. Now go out to the Pub and celebrate.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

12 hours ago, Jlomartin said:

I just had my interview in Montreal, Canada!  I was approved!!! Super exciting.  I was wondering if anyone have/knows of Canadian forums regarding post interview and approval process.

 

For example for Canadian beneficiaries what the average wait is for the Visa, what should I expect my status on CEAC to look like, etc.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/93-canada/

[jakejon 1,197]

On 9/24/2018 at 12:49 PM, Jo&Ryan said:

Omg congratssssss!!!!! So happy for you guys ❤️ so exciting!!!

Thanks Jo!! Visa got issued yesterday. Where are you at in the process or are you in the US and all?