Case Complete (DQ) to Interview November 2020

[Andy&Jamie 110]

15 minutes ago, JenIE said:

Yes last week they went into a 6 week lockdown, due to end in the beginning of December. They aren't currently scheduling anything and sent cancellation notices to everyone scheduled after the lockdown started.

 

The Embassy indicates that they intend to start rescheduling interviews starting in December when the restrictions are lifted. However, for people who had an interview right before lockdown, they are continuing to process the paperwork. We were lucky enough to get an interview the Friday before the lockdown and just received the Visa today.

This was immeasurably helpful. I can handle another month or so of waiting for the date I guess, its disappointing and disheartening but given the rest of this year, 6 weeks or so ####### all. If they start scheduling right away after it's done then fine. Thank you!

[Dags 134]

47 minutes ago, JenIE said:

Yes last week they went into a 6 week lockdown, due to end in the beginning of December. They aren't currently scheduling anything and sent cancellation notices to everyone scheduled after the lockdown started.

 

The Embassy indicates that they intend to start rescheduling interviews starting in December when the restrictions are lifted. However, for people who had an interview right before lockdown, they are continuing to process the paperwork. We were lucky enough to get an interview the Friday before the lockdown and just received the Visa today.

What about cases when you need scheduling your appointment yourself - DFC and expedited? Do you happen to know if they’re able to do so?

[Ophoriwaa 82]

2 hours ago, Golden20 said:

Are you still at the NVC stage?  How were you able to get the medical completed without your interview letter/email?

I've seen on this forum that applicants in Philippines usually finish their medicals before contacting the embassy, requesting for an interview appointment 

[JenIE 402]

2 hours ago, Andy&Jamie said:

This was immeasurably helpful. I can handle another month or so of waiting for the date I guess, its disappointing and disheartening but given the rest of this year, 6 weeks or so ####### all. If they start scheduling right away after it's done then fine. Thank you!

Glad to help! And if you embassy indeed pauses interviews, I hope you get scheduled soon after they resume!

[JenIE 402]

2 hours ago, Dags said:

What about cases when you need scheduling your appointment yourself - DFC and expedited? Do you happen to know if they’re able to do so?

I'm not sure in this case. I've definitely seen during some of these shutdowns that the embassies don't do expedited cases. Unless it's a dire emergency, I'd think that if your Embassy pauses interviews that they won't allow scheduling of appointments until they resume services after restrictions are lifted. I do hope I'm wrong though and that your case is able to progress!

[chris413 20]

5 hours ago, Golden20 said:

Are you still at the NVC stage?  How were you able to get the medical completed without your interview letter/email?

No. After we expedited we received an email from the embassy asking if medical was completed and to reply once done for interview schedule. 

[Golden20 75]

7 hours ago, chris413 said:

No. After we expedited we received an email from the embassy asking if medical was completed and to reply once done for interview schedule. 

Ok I see it is different for the Phillipines.  For Guyana the medical can't be taken without a scheduled interview. 

[R1CH1991 247]

13 hours ago, Andy&Jamie said:

This was immeasurably helpful. I can handle another month or so of waiting for the date I guess, its disappointing and disheartening but given the rest of this year, 6 weeks or so ####### all. If they start scheduling right away after it's done then fine. Thank you!

Our process has just been beset with delays already so what is another one. I’m a little cynical though and think the lockdown could be extended. It’s always ‘another month’ but so many deadlines have been smashed I’m at the stage where I’ll believe it when I have the visa in my passport and it’s been stamped by CBP at the airport and I’m admitted. Until then I’m just going to be all disappointed that it’s been going on 6 years now of long distance. Frankly I’m sick of my life being on hold. 

[PBabz 137]

1 hour ago, R1CH1991 said:

Our process has just been beset with delays already so what is another one. I’m a little cynical though and think the lockdown could be extended. It’s always ‘another month’ but so many deadlines have been smashed I’m at the stage where I’ll believe it when I have the visa in my passport and it’s been stamped by CBP at the airport and I’m admitted. Until then I’m just going to be all disappointed that it’s been going on 6 years now of long distance. Frankly I’m sick of my life being on hold. 

I will never pretend to know exactly what you’re going through because of course each of our relationships are different and have their own added challenges, but if you do ever want to chat and vent with someone who may be able to understand a little, just drop me a little message 😊

Hang in there! My husband said yesterday, ever the optimist that he is, ‘remember, this is all temporary and we’ve got the rest of our lives together to look forward to’ 

You and your lovely wife have got the rest of your lives together so this painful beginning will be a distant memory soon. Keep holding on to each other and cherishing each other. 

[dwheels76 5,468]

On 10/29/2020 at 1:49 PM, AEE12RD22 said:

We finally got an interview letter! November 16th is our day!

Congratulations. I have added you to the Spreadsheet.

[R1CH1991 247]

25 minutes ago, PBabz said:

I will never pretend to know exactly what you’re going through because of course each of our relationships are different and have their own added challenges, but if you do ever want to chat and vent with someone who may be able to understand a little, just drop me a little message 😊

Hang in there! My husband said yesterday, ever the optimist that he is, ‘remember, this is all temporary and we’ve got the rest of our lives together to look forward to’ 

You and your lovely wife have got the rest of your lives together so this painful beginning will be a distant memory soon. Keep holding on to each other and cherishing each other. 

That really is so kind thank you for your positivity  

 

Hopefully I’ll feel better as we get past Christmas and into the new year. 

[dwheels76 5,468]

On 10/29/2020 at 1:57 PM, Ophoriwaa said:

Congrats!!! Our date is November 4th

Congratulations. I have added you to the spreadsheet. Was this an expedite?

[dwheels76 5,468]

On 10/29/2020 at 5:27 PM, Ophoriwaa said:

I received my  interview appointment letter on Monday, 26th and had the medical exam on 27th. I checked CEAC status today, 29th and it shows my case had been updated (29th). What could that mean?

Remember they are preparing for your interview also. Every time someone touches your petition the date gets updates. Could be investigation information, background checking and thing nothing to e concerned about.

[PBabz 137]

8 minutes ago, R1CH1991 said:

That really is so kind thank you for your positivity  

You’re very welcome, keep my offer in mind, I know I’m a total stranger but I promise I’m nice 😊

 

8 minutes ago, R1CH1991 said:

Hopefully I’ll feel better as we get past Christmas and into the new year. 

Ditto! I’m hoping the same here too, fingers crossed for a better year. 

 

[dwheels76 5,468]

So sorry I am lateya'll . Goodness forgot yesterday was last day of month.

Happy New Month. Congratulations to all the November Interviews scheduled. Thank God we are seeing some movement.

 

Congratulations to all the Newbies with DQ's sty positive and focused your time will come.

 

Okay this thread is closed. Let's move on over to the New thread.