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[summertime2 43]

Does anyone know if it's okay to bring two file folders into the consulate? I have an accordion folder, but I'm concerned about whether I can fit all my husband's tax returns. I was thinking of just bringing a second transparent document box for the tax returns, but not sure if I'm allowed to bring in more than one item.

[Tofu 343]

1 minute ago, Allis0n said:

Does anyone know if it's okay to bring two file folders into the consulate? I have an accordion folder, but I'm concerned about whether I can fit all my husband's tax returns. I was thinking of just bringing a second transparent document box for the tax returns, but not sure if I'm allowed to bring in more than one item.

I had two clear folders with me and it was totally fine.  I also saw a girl walk in with what looked like a gigantic file folder ... (larger than a shoebox).. she just looked uncomfortable carrying that and her jacket around.

[Lovenature 117]

9 hours ago, rafale1973 said:

Did you call to get an appointment if so did they told you how long you have to wait to have an appointment? 

I finally have an appointment. I have been calling local SSN office for weeks now. Each person who answers the phone gave me a different story. It took a lot of frustration and persistence hounding them to finally get on the list for an appointment. They are booking about a week out in my area.

[LisaD1234 28]

Anyone with any experience regarding having two different last names on passport and ID? 

At the provincial level, such as health card and driver license, banking and what not all my documents have my assumed last name (married name)

At the federal level, SSN, birth certificate and passport all my documents still contain my maiden name.    I didn't want to be bothered changing every last piece of my ID when we married, so I just assumed his last name and never thought much of it untill this process where I now have 2 last names depending on what document or ID you look at. 

Just worried this may cause some issues and confusions closer to interview time and hoping to clear my worries if any of you have some information on what to expect when last names are jumbled the way mine are. 

[mam521 2,062]

11 hours ago, LisaD1234 said:

Anyone with any experience regarding having two different last names on passport and ID? 

At the provincial level, such as health card and driver license, banking and what not all my documents have my assumed last name (married name)

At the federal level, SSN, birth certificate and passport all my documents still contain my maiden name.    I didn't want to be bothered changing every last piece of my ID when we married, so I just assumed his last name and never thought much of it untill this process where I now have 2 last names depending on what document or ID you look at. 

Just worried this may cause some issues and confusions closer to interview time and hoping to clear my worries if any of you have some information on what to expect when last names are jumbled the way mine are. 

I believe @rafale1973 just dealt with this.  

 

[gabriele 38]

Hi everyone!

 

I had my interview this morning, and luckily I was approved!! So grateful that this long journey is almost at an end.

 

Some details if anyone is interested:

- My appointment was at 7:45, and they did not let us enter until exactly 7:45. So make sure to wrap up warmly if you are a few minutes early, as you will be waiting outside.

- I brought my folders, wallet, and jacket inside. I saw some people had small bags that were also allowed inside. I had my apple watch with me, which they stored for me in a locker.

- At check in on the first floor, they took my passport and then I sat and waited.

- Next, I was called to have my documents presented. They asked for one photo, my birth certificate, marriage certificate, my police checks, and my spouse's tax return and W2. I had my fingerprints taken. Then I was given a pamphlet on domestic violence, and sat and waited.

- For my interview, I made an oath. The interviewer then asked me the following questions:

• How I met my husband
• When we met in person for the first time
• Details on the progression of our relationship
• Who attended our wedding
• The longest I had ever spent in the U.S. (outside of being a student on my student visa)
• What my husband does for work
• Where my husband lives

After that, the interviewer stated that everything seemed to be in order, kept my passport, and gave me my "Welcome to the United States" paper.

 

Good luck to everyone waiting for their interviews/approvals. I know what a difficult and stressful process this is, and I am thinking of you all!

[mam521 2,062]

15 hours ago, Lovenature said:

I finally have an appointment. I have been calling local SSN office for weeks now. Each person who answers the phone gave me a different story. It took a lot of frustration and persistence hounding them to finally get on the list for an appointment. They are booking about a week out in my area.

I've been calling the SSA and the one lady doesn't believe me that Kid2's temp visa in the passport is sufficient for a SSN.  It's been frustrating.  The new GC should be here today - hopefully it has the correct status and I can just get on with it.  I think the SSA has been the worst to deal with, followed by DoS and USCIS has been the easiest! 

[anto3knee 42]

My wife just had her interview at 8:30am and we were approved!!!!

[State and Maine 190]

With the new travel restrictions placed on travelling to Canada, does anyone have any ideas on how to expedite their interview? I can’t believe we live in such a time where you can’t travel to see loved ones or to mourn loved ones. 

[Tofu 343]

Hi everyone - just an update on my case (medical wasn't ready in time for the interview):

 

Jan 11 - Interview; medical not yet received by consulate

Jan 21 - Issued "AP"

Jan 28 - Issued "Final Processing"

Jan 29 - Tracking details sent

[jackanddeona 310]

12 minutes ago, State and Maine said:

With the new travel restrictions placed on travelling to Canada, does anyone have any ideas on how to expedite their interview? I can’t believe we live in such a time where you can’t travel to see loved ones or to mourn loved ones. 

Everyone is in the same boat as you. If you didn't have an obvious reason to expedite when you started this process I don't see how restrictions that affect everyone changes that.

[Rose__ 303]

12 minutes ago, Tofu said:

Hi everyone - just an update on my case (medical wasn't ready in time for the interview):

 

Jan 11 - Interview; medical not yet received by consulate

Jan 21 - Issued "AP"

Jan 28 - Issued "Final Processing"

Jan 29 - Tracking details sent

Congrats!! This is so exciting, I’m glad it didn’t take too long.

[bort_s 63]

5 minutes ago, jackanddeona said:

Everyone is in the same boat as you. If you didn't have an obvious reason to expedite when you started this process I don't see how restrictions that affect everyone changes that.

And from my understanding Montreal is very hard to get an expedite from, so more restrictions affecting everyone is unlikely to be a reason to be granted an expedite.  

[State and Maine 190]

3 minutes ago, jackanddeona said:

Everyone is in the same boat as you. If you didn't have an obvious reason to expedite when you started this process I don't see how restrictions that affect everyone changes that.

I agree, this should be good enough reason to have everyone’s interview expedited. This has been a mental toll on everyone already, the new restrictions will only add to it. 

[Dkw 41]

3 minutes ago, bort_s said:

And from my understanding Montreal is very hard to get an expedite from, so more restrictions affecting everyone is unlikely to be a reason to be granted an expedite.  

Agreed, they have denied 2 medical expedites of ours.   Very hard, they don’t accept much.