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~ameriptian~   54

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Hello everyone! :)

First of all I apologize for keeping you all waiting to hear about how my interview went, I barely had any sleep the night before the interview and was so so tired :blush: .. I also did not have an access to the internet on a computer at the time.. Second, THANK YOU SO MUCH everyone who left emails, PM's, text messages, posts and profile comments asking how the interview went and wishing us luck...I'm feeling the VJ and MENA love :luv: :luv: :luv:

So here is how my interview went...

I arrived at the embassy at 8 p.m, handed the guy at the gate my interview letter, he signed it and gave it back to me. I entered the embassy and showed an Egyptian lady my interview letter, the folders I had, and my purse. She said: "Wow, that's too much proof" and asked me to open my purse and she went through its content while another lady scanned me with a body scanner.. She then asked me to switch off my cellphone and give to her along with my USB flash memory, she gave me a card with a number and asked me to enter... I went in where the interview took place.. A guy asked me for my interview letter again, he looked at it fast and gave me two little papers with a number and asked me to have a seat and wait... There were many people waiting and many did not have seats!

I waited till my number was called the first time... I went to a window, there was that Egyptian veiled lady.. She asked me for my original birth certificate and my passport.. I gave her both the Arabic and the English birth certificates and she clipped my passport to our file (I got to see our approved I-129F lol).. She then asked me a few questions like:

- How did you meet your fiance?

- When did you meet your fiance?

- How long have you been together?

- How many times did he visit and when?

- Did you have an engagement party? and why not?

- Have you ever went to the US?

- Have you ever been to a foreign country for more than 6 months after the age of 16?

- Is my fiance planning on coming to Egypt again?

- Have you filled the forms you sent under my name myself, or did my fiance help me?

- Are you sure you filled them out yourself...?

She then asked me if we have any pictures together and I showed her the photo album I made... She went through a few pages of it, and said asked me to go to the DHL desk and pay the visa shipment fee and wait again and gave me the photo album back and glanced the other folder and said: "Wow, that's too much proof" LOL :P

Then I waited for another while.. My number was called again and I went to the window where finger prints are taken.. My hands were sweaty so I had to wipe them (I guess I was anxious lol).. My finger prints were taken and I had a seat again...

I waited for over an hour and then my number was called for the last time...and that was the interview...

The interviewer was an American lady in her late 20's to mid 30's.. She greeted me with a smile and asked "how are you".. She said: "Ok, that's your file and John's... I'm going to ask you a few questions..."

- When did you meet your fiance?

- How did you meet your fiance?

- What is the website's name?

- What do you met online, but on your cellphones?

- What is the purpose of that website? Is it a chat website?

- Tell me how did your relationship progress?

- How did your fiance propose to you?

- Why did you say "yes" when your fiance asked you to marry him?

- You two come from different cultures and have different backgrounds, what do you think you have in common?

- What do you mean you have the same views?

- How many times did your fiance visit you?

- Where did your fiance stay when he visited?

- Why did he change hotels?

- Did your fiance meet your family? Why not?

- Do you have any family member supporting you?

- Is your fiance visiting Egypt again?

- When are you expecting your fiance to visit again?

- What is your fiance's current marital status?

- Why didn't his first marriage work out?

- When was his divorce date?

- Does he have any kids?

- What are their names?

- Who has the custody of the kids?

- Where does your fiance live?

- Where are you planning to stay at the US?

- When is his birthday?

- How does his family feel about you?

- What is the relation of your cosponsor to your fiance?

- Do you know him?

She then told my that she needs a certified copy of John's divorce decree and a bank statement.. I told her does she need to look at any of our proof or pictures.. She said: "No, it's ok.. I believe he is your fiance and you two have a true relationship."

I asked her what should I tell my fiance about the outcome of the interview... She said: "everything is fine, we just need these two documents and we will issue the visa right after 'if everything is correct'".. I asked her when should I expect my visa after my fiance sends her the documents, she smiled and said very soon.. She kept my passport and asked me to go the next window where an Egyptian lady gave me a white paper and checked the boxes on it for the things they needed, and asked me to DHL that paper to my fiance ASAP... I tried sending the paper via DHL at the embassy, but they said I needed to go to any other DHL branch...

Once I got out I called John and told him how the interview went... We both think it went well in regard to our situation :) I think both interviewers were nice and the whole experience was comfortable... The whole time at the embassy was 4 and half hours...

Anyway I sent the paper via Fedex already... Fedex was half the shipment fee of DHL and it still will reach on the same time... Does John have to send his documents to the embassy via DHL? Do they accept shipments via other couriers like USPS or Fedex?

I guess our case status now is that we are under AP, right? I have been reading AP horror stories on here and I do pray, it does not last long...

Thank you again everyone for your prayers and wishes... All your support means a lot to us... I'm thankful for all my VJ friends.. :luv:(F)

Aya

ROC Timeline

8/1/12: ROC window opens
9/4/12: ROC packet sent
9/8/12: ROC packet delivered to VSC
9/12/12: Check cashed
9/14/12: NOA letter received (NOA dated 9/10/12)
9/20/12: Biometrics letter received (Bio appointment 10/15/12)
10/12/12: Early biometrics walk-in

4/27/13: RFE received

6/17/13: RFE response sent

7/1/13: ROC petition approved

7/5/13: GC received in the mail.

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tenderheartusa79   14

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:dance::dance: Congratulations !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :dance::dance: Aya I'm so happy for you .

I hope that you will get the visa soon .

Good luck and my best wishes for you .

Mohamed

Nothing's impossible . Nothing's unreachable .When I am weary you make me stronger

This love is beautiful .So unforgettable . I feel no winter cold when we are together .

Will you stand by me ?!!!Hold on and never let me go .

Will you stand by me?!! With you i know i belong . When the story gets told .

When day turns into night .I look into your eyes . I see my future now .All the world and its wonder

This love wont fade away.And through the hardest days . I will never question us .You are the reason my only reason.

I'm blessed to find what i need in a world loosing hope. you are my only believe .

You make things right every time after time.....

Will you stand by me ?!!!

I love you so much and i miss you so much more .

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~ameriptian~   54

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Thanks a lot Mohamed and Maureen! :)

I pray the AP doesn't last long :)

ROC Timeline

8/1/12: ROC window opens
9/4/12: ROC packet sent
9/8/12: ROC packet delivered to VSC
9/12/12: Check cashed
9/14/12: NOA letter received (NOA dated 9/10/12)
9/20/12: Biometrics letter received (Bio appointment 10/15/12)
10/12/12: Early biometrics walk-in

4/27/13: RFE received

6/17/13: RFE response sent

7/1/13: ROC petition approved

7/5/13: GC received in the mail.

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Nagishkaw   510

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CONGRATULATIONS, AYA!

Don't just open your mouth and prove yourself a fool....put it in writing.

It gets harder the more you know. Because the more you find out, the uglier everything seems.

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~ameriptian~   54

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Thank you, Nagi! :)

ROC Timeline

8/1/12: ROC window opens
9/4/12: ROC packet sent
9/8/12: ROC packet delivered to VSC
9/12/12: Check cashed
9/14/12: NOA letter received (NOA dated 9/10/12)
9/20/12: Biometrics letter received (Bio appointment 10/15/12)
10/12/12: Early biometrics walk-in

4/27/13: RFE received

6/17/13: RFE response sent

7/1/13: ROC petition approved

7/5/13: GC received in the mail.

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~ameriptian~   54

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Thank you, Nagi! :)

ROC Timeline

8/1/12: ROC window opens
9/4/12: ROC packet sent
9/8/12: ROC packet delivered to VSC
9/12/12: Check cashed
9/14/12: NOA letter received (NOA dated 9/10/12)
9/20/12: Biometrics letter received (Bio appointment 10/15/12)
10/12/12: Early biometrics walk-in

4/27/13: RFE received

6/17/13: RFE response sent

7/1/13: ROC petition approved

7/5/13: GC received in the mail.

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You are so welcome.

Don't just open your mouth and prove yourself a fool....put it in writing.

It gets harder the more you know. Because the more you find out, the uglier everything seems.

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Everything sounds really good! I think congratulations are in order pretty soon.

'Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - Chardonnay in one hand - chocolate in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming 'WOO HOO, What a Ride'

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~ameriptian~   54

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Quick update! :)

John just called DOS a little bit ago and they told him our case status is not AP, it's: temporary hold for paper work.. And the visa should be issued right after they get the papers.. The DOS representative also told him he read our interview review and it was one of the best reviews he has seen to come out of Egypt in the last 8 years!!!! :) I feel flattered lol :blush:

Oh and I even the DOS representative told John: "Your fiance brought too much proof" :lol:

Edited by Aya&John

ROC Timeline

8/1/12: ROC window opens
9/4/12: ROC packet sent
9/8/12: ROC packet delivered to VSC
9/12/12: Check cashed
9/14/12: NOA letter received (NOA dated 9/10/12)
9/20/12: Biometrics letter received (Bio appointment 10/15/12)
10/12/12: Early biometrics walk-in

4/27/13: RFE received

6/17/13: RFE response sent

7/1/13: ROC petition approved

7/5/13: GC received in the mail.

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Quick update! :)

John just called DOS a little bit ago and they told him our case status is not AP, it's: temporary hold for paper work.. And the visa should be issued right after the get the papers.. The DOS representative also told him he read our interview review and it was one of the best reviews he has seen to come out of Egypt in the last 8 years!!!! :) I feel flattered lol :blush:

Oh and I even the DOS representative told John: "Your fiance brought too much proof" :lol:

;);)

Again, thanks for the goosebumps!

Don't just open your mouth and prove yourself a fool....put it in writing.

It gets harder the more you know. Because the more you find out, the uglier everything seems.

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~ameriptian~   54

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Quick update! :)

John just called DOS a little bit ago and they told him our case status is not AP, it's: temporary hold for paper work.. And the visa should be issued right after the get the papers.. The DOS representative also told him he read our interview review and it was one of the best reviews he has seen to come out of Egypt in the last 8 years!!!! :) I feel flattered lol :blush:

Oh and I even the DOS representative told John: "Your fiance brought too much proof" :lol:

;);)

Again, thanks for the goosebumps!

You are so welcome ;) ;) :D

Amanda and M4E, THANK YOU! :)

Edited by Aya&John

ROC Timeline

8/1/12: ROC window opens
9/4/12: ROC packet sent
9/8/12: ROC packet delivered to VSC
9/12/12: Check cashed
9/14/12: NOA letter received (NOA dated 9/10/12)
9/20/12: Biometrics letter received (Bio appointment 10/15/12)
10/12/12: Early biometrics walk-in

4/27/13: RFE received

6/17/13: RFE response sent

7/1/13: ROC petition approved

7/5/13: GC received in the mail.

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wohoo soon we will hear that you got your visa, we know it will be soon and congrats as well.

God bless.

Oct 28,2006 Met online in Yahoo messenger
Dec 2,2007 Traveled to Morocco and decided to stay
Jan 7,2008 Got married in Zaio
Mar 2,2008 Got my Moroccan residency
Oct 23,2008 Direct Consular filed at consulate
Oct 31,2008 Got interview call for Dec 22nd
Nov 11,2008 Medical exam done
Dec 22,2008 Interview and got approved
Dec 23,2008 Visa issued, thanks to God
Jan 20,2009 Flew home to Texas.
Jan 21,2009 Living and working in Los Fresnos, Texas
Oct 30,2010 Filed I-751 Lifting of Conditions
Nov 2, 2010 NOA1
Dec 10,2010 Biometrics
Mar 23,2011 Approved Lifting of Conditions
Oct 28,2011 Filed N-400 Naturalization
Nov 02,2011 NOA 1
Nov 28,2011 Recd text/email placed inline for interview schedule
Dec 01,2011 Recd text/email interview scheduled,pending letter
Jan 10,2012 Interview Date
Jan 10,2012 Interview Cancelled and will be rescheduled per
USCIS as Farid can only interview after Jan 20th
Feb 23,2012 Citizenship Interview Date-Farid passed. Wohoo
July 6,2012 Oath Ceremony-McAllen Texas

March 20,2013 Petitioned for Momma

March 9, 2015 Momma arrives in Texas to live with us.

January 30, 2016 Momma leaves back to Morocco for a visit.

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