Case Complete to Interview November 2018

[emil2888 20]

48 minutes ago, amdublin14 said:

Congrats!!! So now we just wait for the courier to collect it? I'm hoping tomorrow they'll pick them up, but honestly who knows how their courier system works. Praying we get visas in hand this week!

did u get the notice today  because i calld NVC and they were closed its holiday today

[girlonfire 52]

1 hour ago, amdublin14 said:

Gosh, praying for us, PLEASE I just want that visa so badly, and then that ticket is gonna get bought asap no matter how much it is haha. Fingers crossed tomorrow the courier site has an update. Best wishes to you and your husband!

Yes same to you!!! Fingers crossed!

[emil2888 20]

On 10/1/2018 at 2:10 AM, Elrona said:

CC 27th of September. I'm really hoping I will get interview date with the next batch.

my cc 25th september still now updates 

did u get any updates ?

Edited October 8, 2018 by emil2888

[Don Godwin 225]

HAPPY CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS DAY 

[CJlove 147]

This visa process is causing me so much anguish and pain... I really want all this nightmare to end. I really hope that I can have a merry Christmas with my husband, together this year... 

[CJlove 147]

On 10/4/2018 at 8:49 PM, Akshay & Sonia said:

Hey Guys my Visa was approved yesterday .  Sharing my experience might help others get an insight about the interview process.

 

My CR1 Interview was scheduled for 7.30 a.m. I reached the embassy at around 6.40 a.m. and was shocked to see such a huge crowd waiting across the street of the Mumbai US Embassy on the footpath.

I went to the guard and inquired when would they start letting people inside, he politely replied “once all the officers are in we will start calling out the interview slot timings and then you can come and form the line in the mean while you have to wait across the street with other”. I could see some nervous faces in the crowd along with some people who were probably overdressed for the occasion but it’s their choice I guess 😊 you decide what’s comfortable for you.

As scheduled the guard started calling out people at 7.05 a.m. only for immigrant Visa starting with first batch of 7.15. As expected everyone rushed to form a line. Then an embassy employee came in asking for documents turns out people with 7.30 and later batches were already standing in the queue so they were asked to go back and wait across the street and come back once their slot is called out (Note for elderly there is no sitting arrangement outside the embassy people have to sit on the footpath in the open).

In the Queue you should have your: 
1. Passport 
2. Interview letter 
3. DS-260 (Stamped and photos attached during your biometrics).
So, keep them Handy. Once all these documents are verified then you go through gate no.1 right at the entrance.

Now comes the security check – you have to put everything with you as well as on you in a tray for scanning it. Hand bags, purses, backpacks are not allowed along with any kind of electronics is strictly prohibited (DO NOT CARRY THE MEDICAL CD WITH YOU). There is no official arrangement for keeping your stuff so make arrangements in advance. You will find people like Taxi drivers asking if you need any lockers but it’s nothing official so you be the judge if you want to leave your precious things with a complete stranger.

Once the Security check is done you walk through the last door in the room and beyond that you see the waiting area 1 which is in the open but there is shade and proper sitting arrangement. You walk right across to the other end where there is an entry gate inside which you will be in waiting area 2, this is the actual place where all the interviews take place.

Once you are in that waiting area there would be embassy employees who would help you arrange all the actual required documents that you need to keep ready (take out the originals if you have kept them in a plastic folder also if you have any language preference other than English they will ask you to be in a separate line): 
1. Passport
2. DS-260 (Stamped and photos attached during your biometrics, reminding again as there were people who did not do their biometrics and had to go back and apply for a later date)
3. Interview Letter
4. Birth Certificate + 1 copy
5. Marriage certificate + 1 copy
6. PCC + 1 copy
7. Sealed medical envelope (please do not carry the medical CD with you to the embassy they would not allow it past the security check)
Now you get a token number and wait until you see your number flashing on the screen in front of you mentioning the counter number where you need to go. There you would be greeted by an Indian officer who will ask you to handover all the documents you have arranged in the step above. Then he will go back to grab your case file which has all the documents that you had sent to the NVC and USCIS at earlier stages. He will go through all the documents again and return some of the documents back to you (mostly petitioner financial documents). Be alert and ready to answer few random question from the officer:
1. Who is calling you?
2. Where is she/he now?
3. How long are you married?
4. Is this your first marriage?
Then he will arrange all the documents properly and hand over your originals back to you. At this stage you can put them back safely in your folder as you won’t need them anymore. You get the token number and now the most antagonizing wait starts for your token to be flashed again for your interview with the CO.

This wait can be really unpredictable. While I was waiting I saw one lady who’s interview was going on for over 30 mins while on the other hand there were some who finished their interviews in barely 15 mins (In my mind I was hoping to be part of the later group 😜 ). Finally, my number flashed on the screen and I walked to the CO. He told me to swear an oath that all the answers would be truthful and no lies.
Then he started reading something on the computer screen and asking me question at the same time:
1. Who is calling you?
2. What does she do?
3. When did you meet her, was it a love marriage or an arrange marriage?
4. What qualities do you like about her? 
5. Where does she stay?
6. Does she stay alone, how many household members including you?
7. What is her Father’s name?
8. When did you get married, did you have a big ceremony, how many guests were invited?
9. What do you do, would you be able to get a job in America, is your current company willing to transfer you there?
At every given point I wanted to present the CO with actual proof to back my answer I was really over-prepared with all the documents I would need, luckily I did not even have to pull out any document from my folder.

The whole interview finished in less than 15 mins (guess my wish did come true). Then the CO mentioned “After your visit of US if any one troubles you!! You have all rights to complain to the police.” Then I hear the magical words which everyone of us would really want to hear ‘I’m approving your Visa” and he handed me a white slip along with the steps to pay the GC fees online.

My experience was really smooth throughout the interview, hope yours is the same and my (small 😜) portrayal of my experience helps others who are away from their loved ones until they get their Visa. All the best to everyone.💐💐

Thank you for sharing and congratulations! I’m so happy for you and your spouse. Wow! How amazing to hear those magical words. I hope I can share the same next month. Again, congratulations! 🍻🥂🍾

[Roxebaman 23]

My husband has his interview tomorrow at 7am! 😩😩😩 I’m so nervous, please pray for us 🙏🙏

[emil2888 20]

1 minute ago, Roxebaman said:

My husband has his interview tomorrow at 7am! 😩😩😩 I’m so nervous, please pray for us 🙏🙏

good luck to u when was ur priority date ?

[Roxebaman 23]

17 minutes ago, emil2888 said:

good luck to u when was ur priority date ?

Our priority date was Dec 14, 2017. Our CC was August 31 and we got interview Sept 17th! Thank you 🙏 

Edited October 9, 2018 by Roxebaman

[Tarakazmi10001 2]

22 minutes ago, Roxebaman said:

Our priority date was Dec 14, 2017. Our CC was August 31 and we got interview Sept 17th! Thank you 🙏 

Which country? 

[Mike&Ella 105]

1 hour ago, Roxebaman said:

My husband has his interview tomorrow at 7am! 😩😩😩 I’m so nervous, please pray for us 🙏🙏

Best of luck to you guys! May everything go smooth and fast! Will be waiting for a good news tomorrow. God help and safeguard you🙏

[Yumnaah 50]

3 hours ago, Roxebaman said:

My husband has his interview tomorrow at 7am! 😩😩😩 I’m so nervous, please pray for us 🙏🙏

Good luck to you guys! You're in my prayers 

[pp5 11]

9 hours ago, Aadhi said:

Finally got interview date, its past our marriage anniversary but I am happy nonetheless . DEC 17 2018 MUMBAI.

Congratulation. When did you receive e-mail from NVC? My cc is Oct 5 and I was hoping for December 2nd week interview date at Mumbai Consulate. Looks like

its going to get pushed further.

[Sackeys_2016 12]

3 hours ago, Roxebaman said:

My husband has his interview tomorrow at 7am! 😩😩😩 I’m so nervous, please pray for us 🙏🙏

You have to have a positive mindset to encourage your husband.... Don't be nervous.... God is on his side.. He should pray before he step out of the house.... Cos God is the ultimate decider not the consular officer..... God be with him 

[Elrona 101]

11 hours ago, emil2888 said:

my cc 25th september still now updates 

did u get any updates ?

Sadly no updates =(