US Immigration from Ireland

Hello everyone!

So we are a little confused. We sent in our Notification of Readiness to the Dublin Consulate days before K1 visas were put on hold.

In our Notification of Readiness packet its highlighted to say, PLEASE DO NOT PAY THE VISA FEE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. (Image 1)

So obviously we didn't... and then 3 days later we received a message saying that appointments were on hold.

Now, we're seeing messages on the Dublin Consulate's website that say they are processing Visa applications that have paid the MRV fee.

And after reviewing our email, now I'm seeing that it states that the "MRV fee is valid and may be used for a visa application for one year" (Image 2)

• Does this mean they are processing K1 visa applications for people who already had appointments scheduled ONLY?
• Did we miss a step, were we supposed to pay the MRV fee immediately after we filled out the DS-160?
• Am I confusing the "VISA FEE" for something other than the "MRV fee"?
• Are we able to pay it now?
• Does anyone else have a similar circumstance with the Dublin Consulate?

We ve had so many issues with the Nvc due to them making mistake after mistake. After seeing all sections saying accepted, we got so excited and we re jumping for joy. Then I saw a message saying I didn t submit proof of domicile and must submit it. I was/am livid. I called, waited on hold for an hour (yay for international fees) and asked to speak to a supervisor. I told him I had already submitted my tax returns and their website says that s a form of proof. He sounded half asleep, could barely speak English and couldn t be less interested in what I had to say. He asked a few questions then said he d leave a note on our file that sufficient proof had already been submitted and then said they ll review it.

I thought a supervisor was able to override and push through the decision?

does having a supervisor involved and leaving a note make the review happen faster?

he told me to call back next week and that was it. Just panicked as ireland is about to head into a level 5 lockdown which means the embassy will close again.

Our case will be processed through the Dublin embassy. Is a drug test included in the medical exam?

Hello,

we re having a strange and frustrating situation with the Nvc. My step dad is our joint sponsor and my mom is his household member. The Nvc accepted my moms tax forms & proof of filing but rejected my step dads - it s the same exact document considering they filed jointly. I ve called twice and all I get is that s weird, I have no idea why that s happening, just resubmit. I called again yesterday and was told if we get rejected again a supervisor can look at it but that could take 6 weeks.
anyone have any advice? Is there a way to speak to a supervisor?

Does anyone know if the Dublin Embassy will still be open / doing interviews if Ireland goes into level 4?