Interview Scheduled...Only to be Rescheduled - NVC/Embassy Problem

[rebmarie100 0]

Hey all -

 

 My husband and I went to the embassy in Cairo yesterday for our scheduled interview at 7:30 AM. However, when we got to the front of the line, they told us our name wasn’t on the list. Along with 10 to 15 other people, we sat on the side until they came back out to tell us that the National Visa Center had not yet sent our paperwork to the embassy! When we asked what the next steps were, they took down our phone numbers and said they would call as soon as they receive the paperwork to reschedule the interview. 

 

 I called the national Visa Center and they said they sent my paperwork on July 6, about a month ago. I’ve been called the embassy as well and they said, again, that the paperwork was not there. I emailed the embassy, but have not yet heard back from them. Not sure what else to do.

 

 I traveled here for the interview from the US and I am missing work for this. I know I don’t have to be present at interview, but I wanted to come and support my husband and just be here throughout the whole process. It’s a total bummer. 

 

Anyone else have this experience in Egypt? What ended up happening? Can anyone offer advice?

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to US Embassy & Consulate Discussion.

[Allison and Ahmed 30]

On 8/2/2018 at 9:36 AM, rebmarie100 said:

Hey all -

 

 My husband and I went to the embassy in Cairo yesterday for our scheduled interview at 7:30 AM. However, when we got to the front of the line, they told us our name wasn’t on the list. Along with 10 to 15 other people, we sat on the side until they came back out to tell us that the National Visa Center had not yet sent our paperwork to the embassy! When we asked what the next steps were, they took down our phone numbers and said they would call as soon as they receive the paperwork to reschedule the interview. 

 

 I called the national Visa Center and they said they sent my paperwork on July 6, about a month ago. I’ve been called the embassy as well and they said, again, that the paperwork was not there. I emailed the embassy, but have not yet heard back from them. Not sure what else to do.

 

 I traveled here for the interview from the US and I am missing work for this. I know I don’t have to be present at interview, but I wanted to come and support my husband and just be here throughout the whole process. It’s a total bummer. 

 

Anyone else have this experience in Egypt? What ended up happening? Can anyone offer advice?

Did this get figured out for you? I am hoping all is well!

[rebmarie100 0]

On 8/6/2018 at 10:20 PM, Allison and Ahmed said:

Did this get figured out for you? I am hoping all is well!

Yes! We were rescheduled the Saturday after and received our passport on the 10th!

[Allison and Ahmed 30]

On 8/13/2018 at 12:42 PM, rebmarie100 said:

Yes! We were rescheduled the Saturday after and received our passport on the 10th!

Congratulations!!  I am so incredibly happy for you!