The Big IR-1/CR-1 DQ'd Message Group (Part V)

[HoneyBadger26 56]

11 minutes ago, Shades8 said:

Do we have to register the appointment? I didn’t see that in the email I was sent …

I didn't see that - I don't understand why an appointment that's already been made would need to be registered.

[SEP-27-DS_5535 33]

1 minute ago, HoneyBadger26 said:

I didn't see that - I don't understand why an appointment that's already been made would need to be registered.

Appointment has to be made so that consulate can return your passport back to you after placing your visa on it.

Just now, Ahmad0606 said:

Appointment has to be made so that consulate can return your passport back to you after placing your visa on it.

Also please allow 24 to 48hours after receiving the interview letter to register your appointment.

[HoneyBadger26 56]

26 minutes ago, Ahmad0606 said:

Appointment has to be made so that consulate can return your passport back to you after placing your visa on it.

Also please allow 24 to 48hours after receiving the interview letter to register your appointment.

I thought they were mailed... Now I'm really confused.

 

[SEP-27-DS_5535 33]

4 minutes ago, HoneyBadger26 said:

I thought they were mailed... Now I'm really confused.

 

Mailed what? Didn’t understand what you are saying. Could you please clarify for me. Thanks 

[Shades8 36]

1 hour ago, Ahmad0606 said:

Appointment has to be made so that consulate can return your passport back to you after placing your visa on it.

Also please allow 24 to 48hours after receiving the interview letter to register your appointment.

Right ok I see that now in the pre interview  instructions! My big issue is that my passport expires in March so I’m going to have to renew it before the interview.  I assume I just go upload the new passport into CEAC once I have it with a note or something? I’m hoping I don’t have to totally redo the whole DS-260 and resubmit it and that it won’t mess up the appt registration and courier service stuff. 

[thinpea 32]

Had my interview on November 17th and got approved!! SO relieved it's finally over. And congratulations to everyone who got their interview letters this month, if anyone has any general questions about the interview let me know!

[tonyrako 20]

35 minutes ago, thinpea said:

Had my interview on November 17th and got approved!! SO relieved it's finally over. And congratulations to everyone who got their interview letters this month, if anyone has any general questions about the interview let me know!

Congratulations! I do have a question, did you pay for expedited return of your passport and have you received yet?

[thinpea 32]

50 minutes ago, tonyrako said:

Congratulations! I do have a question, did you pay for expedited return of your passport and have you received yet?

Thank you!! I actually did pay for it, my interview was on a Friday so obviously there were no updates throughout the weekend but today (Tuesday) my status on CEAC changed to "issued" and then a few hours later (at 11:30 am) I received an email from Purolator with my tracking info. I should be receiving it by the end of this week but I'll update you when I do.

[tonyrako 20]

6 minutes ago, thinpea said:

Thank you!! I actually did pay for it, my interview was on a Friday so obviously there were no updates throughout the weekend but today (Tuesday) my status on CEAC changed to "issued" and then a few hours later (at 11:30 am) I received an email from Purolator with my tracking info. I should be receiving it by the end of this week but I'll update you when I do.

Thank you. Are you in Canada as well? 

 

[thinpea 32]

3 minutes ago, tonyrako said:

Thank you. Are you in Canada as well? 

 

I am yes! I forgot to mention I mainly chose to pay for home delivery because when you pay they use Purolator. I've had many packages delivered with Canada Post and Purolator and have had way speedier experiences with Purolator but everything is circumstantial of course. 

[tonyrako 20]

1 minute ago, thinpea said:

I am yes! I forgot to mention I mainly chose to pay for home delivery because when you pay they use Purolator. I've had many packages delivered with Canada Post and Purolator and have had way speedier experiences with Purolator but everything is circumstantial of course. 

Ok I figured it must be Canada when you said Purolator. We are going to to that route too. Our interview is on a Friday as well. Hoping to have passport back by that Thursday. 

[LJSJMS 8]

5 hours ago, thinpea said:

Had my interview on November 17th and got approved!! SO relieved it's finally over. And congratulations to everyone who got their interview letters this month, if anyone has any general questions about the interview let me know!

Congratulations 🎈🎉  May I ask, what time was your interview and what time did you arrive at the venue?

[craigbeauch 10]

Congrats to all who got their letters today. I was DQ'd October 3, hoping this time next month I'll get mine!

[Shades8 36]

I’m trying to register my appointment it’s asking for a case number (I have that) but also a DS-260 number.  Does anyone know what that is? I only have a case number and an invoice number 

[thinpea 32]

17 hours ago, LJSJMS said:

Congratulations 🎈🎉  May I ask, what time was your interview and what time did you arrive at the venue?

Thank you My interview was at 9:15 am and I got there considerably early at around 8:55 am. I did not have to wait outside at all I was let right into the security and then straight to the room where the interview was conducted. I don't think it's really necessary to be as early as I was, 5 minutes prior would probably suffice!