I am a US citizen petitioning for my spouse seeking clarification regarding the scheduling visa interview on the ceac site, it say ''Ready''

[Tan. 0]

Our case is an i130 petition and I am a US citizen petitioning for my spouse. I am writing to seek clarification regarding the scheduling of an immigrant visa interview 
 

Recently, we received communication from the National Visa Center (NVC) confirming the approval of our request for expedited processing. As per the notification, it was stated that the embassy would be responsible for booking our appointment. However, the email we received from the embassy request us to book the appointment ourselves and  upon attempting to schedule the appointment through the online portal we keep seeing notification that there no available appointments

on the ceac site, it say  ''Ready'' Your case is ready for your interview when scheduled at the U.S. Consular section. If you have already scheduled an appointment for an interview, please prepare your documents as directed in your appointment letter and appear at the consulate on the appointed date and time.”

 

I am really confused. We are reaching out to seek clarification on this matter as it seems contradictory to the expedited processing request approved by the embassy based on the email with received NVC. We believe there may be an error or misunderstanding in the process, as self-booking appointments would defeat the purpose of our expedited request.

please advise 

[Crazy Cat 41,814]

I would follow the consulate's instructions and keep checking for an available interview slot.  Many consulates require self-scheduling for expedited cases.

 

*** I am moving this topic to the Africa:  Sub Saharan regional forum where you are more likely to find an accurate answer***

Edited May 8 by Crazy Cat

[Crazy Cat 41,814]

1 hour ago, Tan. said:

as self-booking appointments would defeat the purpose of our expedited request.

It actually jumps the queue at NVC.  This is standard procedure for expedited cases.

Edited May 8 by Crazy Cat

[Tan. 0]

Thanks.