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| Sydney, Australia |  Review #16133 on February 9, 2015: |
AuSomeGee
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Click here if you found this review helpful | Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
Received the interview instructions (via email) well in advance and were easy to follow.
Arrived at US Consulate location 30mins prior to 11am appointment. Cleared security without issue as I only took paperwork, wallet and phone. My phone and the medical CD were kept downstairs with security.
After clearing security, I was informed that the computer systems were down and was asked to complete a 4 page application form. I completed the document to the best of my knowledge (most of the info most people will know from completing the application process).
Completed the document and then up in the lift (elevator) and through additional security checkpoint and on into the review area. Looks very similar to a well secure bank or RTA (DMV) with lots of number 'tellars'.
As I walked into the area, I took a numbered ticket and sat down in the waiting area. There would have been 10 people in total already there.
10min wai... read complete review
| | | Sydney, Australia | Review #16086 on February 3, 2015: |
J&S - Michigan
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· 1 person found this review helpful
Click here if you found this review helpful | Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
We had a good experience at the visa interview today.
When we arrived we were told my husband needed to fill out a form because their systems were down. It was quite detailed, asking for his past employers, past dates of travel to the US etc. The lady handing out the form was really nice and asked my husband to just fill it out to the best of his ability since the systems were down. Luckily, I had printed out all the forms we've ever submitted throughout this process, so we had the info on hand anyway and didn't have to try to recall it there on the spot.
I think the systems being down may have delayed the process a bit, as we were there for a full 2 hours.
The security people, the person who collected our initial documents and express post envelope, and the guy who did the interview were all very nice. In fact we were probably lucky the guy interviewing us had a good sense of humour. My husband was a bit nervous and made a couple flubs in his answers. (He said t... read complete review
| | | Sydney, Australia | Review #16036 on January 26, 2015: |
mattvisa
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My wife and I turned up to the Consulate, and she was allowed to come in with me. Passing through security I wasn't allowed to bring pens, phones, xray CD, tables, etc any further. Phones and tablets were to be switched off. The security staff were very helpful, however they did have another totally unknown name registered next to my name :S
Going through the heavy door on the 59th floor, the ticket machine was on the wall opposite (about 2m from the doorway), and then we parked ourselves in the Non-Citizen waiting area. This area seemed to be rather hot due to the amount of people in there.
After 10 minutes or so we were called to the first window to chat with a nice Australian lady who wanted my passport photo, envelope, and an update co-sponsored AoS (which I was expecting). She also gave me my original civil documents back as well before we took a seat again.
While waiting to be called up for the interview proper, we had the opportunity ... read complete review
| | | Sydney, Australia | Review #15930 on January 8, 2015: |
mattawara
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Completed the interview a couple of days ago.
Interview was scheduled at 8:30, arrived a little early at 8:00am, went through security, leaving my phone and the x-ray image CD with the friendly security folk.
Proceeded up the lift, through another security station into the consulate and took a number.
Called up about 5 minutes later to talk to the first girl who was checking all the paper work was in order, handed over the medical and courier packet, waited about 5 minutes before sitting down again to wait for the actual interview.
Called up (again) about 10 minutes later for the interview to talk with a very pleasant lady. She asked where my wife was, I said she was "still at the hotel" the interviewer smiled and replied "she wasn't keen to come along?" which was met with agreement. A few more questions on when we got married, where I'd lived, where we were planning to live, and if we had a joint sponsor (we didn't, and were ... read complete review
| | | Sydney, Australia | Review #15899 on January 6, 2015: |
TheBigO
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MLC Centre easy to find. Level 10 easy to get to. Security screening thorough and I found it very easy as I did not take anything with me except for my documents. They even commented and thanked me for making my security check so easy.
The lift to Level 59 absolutely flys! It was so fast! Security checks you again.
Take a ticket for visas and take a seat.
I was called quickly to the first counter. Photo taken from me (only 1), pre-paid envelope taken, fingerprints taken, medical taken. Very quick, efficient. Gentleman was pleasant. Sat back down.
About 5 mins later called to another counter. Very friendly, kind and understanding lady. She looked through the original petition, civil documents and affidavit. Delightful lady to speak with and made me feel really comfortable. I was overwhelmed and she certainly understood that the process can be draining. I commend her on her professionalism and compassion.
Then in... read complete review
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