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| Belgium |  Review on January 27, 2015: |
annem
Rating:  | Review Topic: K1 Visa
Except for the fact that I didn't get the interview letter the first time they sent it, my overall experience with the consular section is very positive.
It was difficult to find a way to contact the consulate section to inquire about my appointment letter, the receptionist (general phone number) redirected me to a call center which isn't of any help at all. Only after calling a third time the general number, I got their email address. They were very professional and sent another letter which I received in a few business days.
My interview was on January 27 at 2 pm. When I arrived (around 1:45pm) I tried to find the correct entrance, the guards (private company) were very helpful with that. I got inside the fenced area and there I waited in front of a small office door (where they do the security check, very similar to airports). Once they let me in they did the security check and I was allowed to keep my jacket. They kept my bag. Then there is a machine with tickets. I didn't know which one to choose so the guard helped me. FYI, for a K1 visa, it's "immigrant".
I entered the waiting room and there were 2 other people. They looked like a couple. A few other people entered later and in total, there were about 6 people after a while. I waited for 15 min before my ticket number showed up on the screen. I went to the counter and there an employee asked for the required documents. He entered some information in his computer and took my fingerprints. After 10 minutes, he told me I could go and sit down, that I will be called again. Keep your initial ticket with the number, it is used again for the interview.
When my number showed up on the screen, I went to another counter where an interviewer asked what my name is, made me take an oath (I will only tell the truth blabla) and verified my fingerprints.
He asked me a lot of questions. He wanted quite a few details. He asked for the whole relationship history, facts like my fiancé's date of birth, where he lives, what he is like, what he likes to do in his free time, when we decided to get engaged, he asked about our wedding plans, my professional plans etc. The man was smiling a lot and it helped relieve the pressure. Very friendly person.
At some point he said he was going to approve the visa and that I could go and pick it up the week after. They keep the passport, you'll get it with the visa.
I was quickly outside and told the good news to my fiancé.
In all, the whole appointment took slightly more than one hour.
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Consulate / USCIS Member Review #16040