Visa K-1 - Interview date France (Paris)

[AdelineF 6]

Hi everybody !

 

I am quite desperate and sad as I just found out that the interview appointments in Paris, France are in October or even later than that. I have read here that for those who received their letter/email from the embassy in June, the first available date was at the beginning of October. 

 

My case in being transferred from NVC to the embassy since July 9th, and I still haven’t heard anything... My medical exams are done, so I am just waiting for a letter or email from the embassy to book my appointment.

 

I was planning on leaving on October 12th, but it seems like it won’t happen. Does anyone know if those delays are normal and when is the first available date right now ? Should I book my interview even if I haven’t heard anything from the embassy yet ?

 

I’m desperate and so disappointed... Thank you for your help !

 

Adeline

[SalishSea 17,833]

11 minutes ago, AdelineF said:

Hi everybody !

 

I am quite desperate and sad as I just found out that the interview appointments in Paris, France are in October or even later than that. I have read here that for those who received their letter/email from the embassy in June, the first available date was at the beginning of October. 

 

My case in being transferred from NVC to the embassy since July 9th, and I still haven’t heard anything... My medical exams are done, so I am just waiting for a letter or email from the embassy to book my appointment.

 

I was planning on leaving on October 12th, but it seems like it won’t happen. Does anyone know if those delays are normal and when is the first available date right now ? Should I book my interview even if I haven’t heard anything from the embassy yet ?

 

I’m desperate and so disappointed... Thank you for your help !

 

Adeline

Delays are becoming common everywhere for various reasons.  It is never advisable to plan/book for departure until the visa is placed in your passport.  

 

For most consulates, you cannot book an interview until they have the petition.  I don't know specifics for Paris.

[AdelineF 6]

4 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Delays are becoming common everywhere for various reasons.  It is never advisable to plan/book for departure until the visa is placed in your passport.  

 

For most consulates, you cannot book an interview until they have the petition.  I don't know specifics for Paris.

Hi Jorgedig,

 

Thank you for your answer. I didn’t book my plane ticket yet of course, but I read before that people were able to get an appointment in a few days, for Paris anyways, so I wasn’t really expecting that part to take the longest. I guess the waiting time just got significantly worse since then... 

 

Anyways, thank you for your message.

 

Adeline 

[CrisBR 30]

37 minutes ago, AdelineF said:

Hi everybody !

 

I am quite desperate and sad as I just found out that the interview appointments in Paris, France are in October or even later than that. I have read here that for those who received their letter/email from the embassy in June, the first available date was at the beginning of October. 

 

My case in being transferred from NVC to the embassy since July 9th, and I still haven’t heard anything... My medical exams are done, so I am just waiting for a letter or email from the embassy to book my appointment.

 

I was planning on leaving on October 12th, but it seems like it won’t happen. Does anyone know if those delays are normal and when is the first available date right now ? Should I book my interview even if I haven’t heard anything from the embassy yet ?

 

I’m desperate and so disappointed... Thank you for your help !

 

Adeline

Hello, Adeline.

I got the instructions from the Consulate in March and got to find a slot for the interview on May 02 this year.

There in France, do you get to have the medical examinations before having scheduled the interview?  

 

[payxibka 10,045]

42 minutes ago, AdelineF said:

Hi everybody !

 

I am quite desperate and sad as I just found out that the interview appointments in Paris, France are in October or even later than that. I have read here that for those who received their letter/email from the embassy in June, the first available date was at the beginning of October. 

 

My case in being transferred from NVC to the embassy since July 9th, and I still haven’t heard anything... My medical exams are done, so I am just waiting for a letter or email from the embassy to book my appointment.

 

I was planning on leaving on October 12th, but it seems like it won’t happen. Does anyone know if those delays are normal and when is the first available date right now ? Should I book my interview even if I haven’t heard anything from the embassy yet ?

 

I’m desperate and so disappointed... Thank you for your help !

 

Adeline

What does your ceac.state.gov status say?

[AdelineF 6]

1 minute ago, CrisBR said:

Hello, Adeline.

I got the instructions from the Consulate in March and got to find a slot for the interview on May 02 this year.

There in France, do you get to have the medical examinations before having scheduled the interview?  

 

Hello CrisBR,

 

thanks for your message. 

 

Yes, in France the medical exam is valid for 6 months so I decided to take care of it before receiving the letter from the embassy, so that I can schedule my interview...

[AdelineF 6]

7 minutes ago, payxibka said:

What does your ceac.state.gov status say?

Hi payxibka,

 

the status say “Ready” but the Embassy in France says that I should receive a letter from them before scheduling the appointment. It’s been saying “Ready” for more than 3 weeks now...

[CrisBR 30]

1 minute ago, AdelineF said:

Hello CrisBR,

 

thanks for your message. 

 

Yes, in France the medical exam is valid for 6 months so I decided to take care of it before receiving the letter from the embassy, so that I can schedule my interview...

That’s great you can have that taken care and could tick this one box. I wish I could have done the same. If I hear any updates about sth that may be of your interest, I’ll come back here and let you know. 

[payxibka 10,045]

3 minutes ago, AdelineF said:

Hi payxibka,

 

the status say “Ready” but the Embassy in France says that I should receive a letter from them before scheduling the appointment. It’s been saying “Ready” for more than 3 weeks now...

All instructions appear online,  I am not sure I would be waiting 

[AdelineF 6]

3 minutes ago, payxibka said:

All instructions appear online,  I am not sure I would be waiting 

I know... I’ve been tempted to schedule the interview anyways but I’m really afraid of the consequences if it’s not how I should do it...

8 minutes ago, CrisBR said:

That’s great you can have that taken care and could tick this one box. I wish I could have done the same. If I hear any updates about sth that may be of your interest, I’ll come back here and let you know. 

Thank you so much, that is beyond sweet !

[payxibka 10,045]

4 minutes ago, AdelineF said:

I know... I’ve been tempted to schedule the interview anyways but I’m really afraid of the consequences if it’s not how I should do it...

Thank you so much, that is beyond sweet !

Can't imagine any consequence considering ceac says ready 

[AdelineF 6]

7 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Can't imagine any consequence considering ceac says ready 

Thank you for your advice, I think I’m going to schedule an appointment tomorrow!

[Keyo 0]

Hello Adeline,

 

We are not at the interview stage yet, but the instructions found on the French US embassy website clearly states to wait for them to contact you before registering or scheduling anything:

 

https://fr.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/finacee/

1. Wait to receive notification from Embassy Paris that your file has been received from the National Visa Center (NVC).  Follow the instructions carefully.

Hope this helps!

[AdelineF 6]

7 hours ago, Keyo said:

Hello Adeline,

 

We are not at the interview stage yet, but the instructions found on the French US embassy website clearly states to wait for them to contact you before registering or scheduling anything:

 

https://fr.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/finacee/

1. Wait to receive notification from Embassy Paris that your file has been received from the National Visa Center (NVC).  Follow the instructions carefully.

Hope this helps!

Hi Keyo,

 

I actually scheduled my interview without the letter and the first available date was December 18th... But thank you so much for your message !

[mila and kevin 2]

Hello,

 

I just received my NOA 2 and will have my interview in Paris as well.

My attorney checked and the next K1 visa interview avaibility is in december at the Paris Embassy...