Switzerland US Consulate Reviews
Average Rating: 4.6
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37 Review(s)
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| Bangladesh |  Review #19049 on March 4, 2016: |
C+L
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Click here if you found this review helpful | Review Topic: K1 Visa
The consulate is obviously Bern, Switzerland, but "Bern" wasn't in the option menu.
Entering the embassy was kind of funny, because I had to step outside to open the sealed enveloppe from my medical under the supervision of a security card. It was raining and I felt a bit silly. But everyone was very nice. Inside, I went into a room where a clerk took all my papers. She then asked me to wait for my interview with the consulate.
The interview was really more a quick conversation I had with a very friendly younger woman. She asked my what my fiancé does for a living and how many times we see eachother.
My visa got sent to me a few days later.
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| Amsterdam, Netherlands | Review #18367 on November 17, 2015: |
theskeets
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Click here if you found this review helpful | Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
Took slightly over 4-months to receive CR-1 from start to finish. Petitioner was residing abroad for 1-year so this automatically took us through the process very quickly.
Interview process was quick and easy.
NOTE: do not bring phone or electronics with you, they will send you on a separate line and let everybody else in before.
After checking my backpack I was told to wait in the Immigration room. 10 minutes later I was called and asked to provide the last original documents needed (birth certificate, marriage certificate, passport).
Waited 10 more minutes and another lady called me to her window. Sworn in front of her that all information is true, took fingerprints and I was asked a couples of questions:
- Where did you meet your wife
- When did you get married
- Do you like her parents
- Do they like you
- Why are you moving to the US now
- Where will you live
- Ever had problems w... read complete review
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| Switzerland | Review #17991 on October 7, 2015: |
n00biene
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45 minutes after entering the embassy I got the notification that my visa appliation was approved. The interview itself took 10 minutes - they didn't ask me for any evicence. The people working there were all very friendly and showed me the way to every place I had to go. Small things like smartphone, headset, ... can be lodged at the entrance but be careful not to take any bigger electronic device (like your notebook) with you.
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| Switzerland | Review #15978 on January 16, 2015: |
mofatsd
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Switzerland US consulate used to do direct filing but since 2012 they have stopped and all paperwork goes through the Chicago lock box. Switzerland does not get many requests/filings so expect things to go pretty quickly when you are at the consulate.
Because I, the USC, was living abroad with my husband and family the filing/interview may differ based on your case situation. You have two lines that are outside of the consulate, the non-immigration line and the immigration/US citizen line. Our interview was at 9am and there was already a line at the non-immigration (about 10) We were in welcomed ahead of the non-immigration line and if you have not been to the consulate before there is an metal detector and a place to store your keys (small items) in a box. Please do not take bags, backpacks or briefcases. Only your paperwork will be allowed into the consulate.
The consulate is downstairs in a separate building. Bathrooms are there, a photo booth (if you ... read complete review
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| Switzerland | Review #14545 on May 30, 2014: |
Avi_NM
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I reached the Embassy at 10:30 for a 11:00 interview. There were two separate lines - longer line for non-immigrant visa and a shorter line for US citizens and immigrant visa applicants. I stood outside the door in line for about 20 minutes before going through the security. They have small plastic bins (too small for the X-Ray film) to put your documents, wallet, keys, coins, belts, watches, etc. I also had a paper bag with my X-Ray, some large size documents and an umbrella (it was a rainy day). They do not allow any bags with zippers and any kind of electronics inside the Embassy (some people were asked to leave the line because of this). I was asked for the Medical Report and then to open the sealed envelope before I could go through the security. I was also asked to leave my umbrella, paper bag and my car keys with the security and was given a token to collect the items on my way out. Security is similar to the airport security (a bit more strict but easy if you follow their instr... read complete review
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