To reschedule INTERVIEW date for earlier

[Chris Me lil D 17]

Dear VJ friends,

:idea::idea:

Just wanted to share some info with you - I called USEM this morning and asked if they had an earlier date available than my scheduled date. I had originally scheduled Sept 15th and they said I could choose Aug 19th or Aug25th. As my medical was scheduled for Aug 20th, and Aug 19th is in only 3 working days from today, I wouldn't have the time to get ready for 19th so I rescheduled for Aug 25th. That's 22 days earlier. WOO HOO :dance::dance:

So, if anyone has more than a month and a half to interview date and is sure that their file has been received to USEM in their country, go ahead and give it a shot, it is soooooo worth it :thumbs:

[sherpa 0]

I had tried it for my wife....didn't work!

[Chris Me lil D 17]

I had tried it for my wife....didn't work!

I'm sorry to hear that. It worked for other members though. That's how I knew in advance. Anyway, I don't see ur visajourney timeline ;)

[happypuppy 0]

HI Chris and Ani,

Is this applicable for IR-1 visas too?

THanks and congrats!

[Chris Me lil D 17]

HI Chris and Ani,

Is this applicable for IR-1 visas too?

THanks and congrats!

Yup, it is. It's applicable for any visas' interviews. It just depends on the USEM in your country if they'll have an open earlier date to reschedule for you. Good luck guys

[Chris Me lil D 17]

I had tried it for my wife....didn't work!

sherpa, I was looking at your signature - so it did worked for you to reschedule the interview date

[SSB 0]

Dear VJ friends,

:idea::idea:

Just wanted to share some info with you - I called USEM this morning and asked if they had an earlier date available than my scheduled date. I had originally scheduled Sept 15th and they said I could choose Aug 19th or Aug25th. As my medical was scheduled for Aug 20th, and Aug 19th is in only 3 working days from today, I wouldn't have the time to get ready for 19th so I rescheduled for Aug 25th. That's 22 days earlier. WOO HOO :dance::dance:

So, if anyone has more than a month and a half to interview date and is sure that their file has been received to USEM in their country, go ahead and give it a shot, it is soooooo worth it :thumbs:

what is USEM number???

[Master5 12]

Unfortunately Moscow embassy doesn't seem to accept direct calls and it's not clear if call center staff is authorized to re-schedule interviews:

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Contact Information

The U.S. Embassy in Moscow does not accept direct calls from the public on visa-related matters. All information is provided by a user-pays call center. This service offers callers immediate access to a wide range of visa-related information and the possibility to speak to live operators from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Moscow time.

The initial cost of the service will be a flat rate of $2.68 per minute with a three-minute minimum.

The call center is accessible through the following numbers:

From Russia: (495) 787-31-67, (495) 974-88-43

These calls will be billed directly to the phone subscriber at $2.68 per minute.

From U.S.A.: 1-888-222-5673

Payment by credit card only. Cost $12 per call, regardless of duration.

Everywhere else: 1-888-222-5673 or 7-495-787-31-67, 7-495-974-88-43

Payment by credit card only. Cost $12 per call, regardless of duration.

Operators are available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Moscow time, Monday through Friday.

General information on visa-related matters is available on the Embassy’s web site:

www.usembassy.ru

E-mail inquiries of a general nature may be addressed to: consulmo@state.gov.

(Please note that due to the large number of inquiries received, a reply may not be immediately forthcoming).

[Chris Me lil D 17]

Unfortunately Moscow embassy doesn't seem to accept direct calls and it's not clear if call center staff is authorized to re-schedule interviews:

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Contact Information

The U.S. Embassy in Moscow does not accept direct calls from the public on visa-related matters. All information is provided by a user-pays call center. This service offers callers immediate access to a wide range of visa-related information and the possibility to speak to live operators from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Moscow time.

The initial cost of the service will be a flat rate of $2.68 per minute with a three-minute minimum.

The call center is accessible through the following numbers:

From Russia: (495) 787-31-67, (495) 974-88-43

These calls will be billed directly to the phone subscriber at $2.68 per minute.

From U.S.A.: 1-888-222-5673

Payment by credit card only. Cost $12 per call, regardless of duration.

Everywhere else: 1-888-222-5673 or 7-495-787-31-67, 7-495-974-88-43

Payment by credit card only. Cost $12 per call, regardless of duration.

Operators are available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Moscow time, Monday through Friday.

General information on visa-related matters is available on the Embassy's web site:

www.usembassy.ru

E-mail inquiries of a general nature may be addressed to: consulmo@state.gov.

(Please note that due to the large number of inquiries received, a reply may not be immediately forthcoming).

Well, it's hard to believe they don't take calls... What about the paid calls? However, my interview was re-scheduled by the lady who was on the phone answering about immigrant visa questions. I just said my interview was for 15 Sept, and she told me what dates available they had before the scheduled one. Hope it'll work out for you Good luck

[happypuppy 0]

it depends on the country. In the Philippines, u need to pay the call in order to talk to someone authorized to change the schedule date.

[Master5 12]

If they schedule the interview on Mon or Tue I'll try to call that pay-call center and reschedule it on Wed, Thu or Fri. We want to do the medical right before the interview (so we don't have to go to Moscow twice) and medical takes 2 business days.

Edited August 28, 2009 by Master5