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|  Review on July 11, 2017: |
Mharlie & David
Rating:  | Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
We arrived about 1 hour early for the appointment. After entering the Embassy a quick check of our documents was done Interview letter, DS 260 receipt etc.., the staff then placed one photo face down on the passports with a paperclip. We were also asked to fill out the courier slip for Passport/Packet delivery. We were then sent to another floor to wait for the names to be called. When the names were called the VISA preparer asked for our documents. She only did the verification of originals, she did not want the copies of previous documents which included the AOS. She did not look at the additional Proof of relationship that was included. We were then instructed to sit down and wait for the biometrics and interview. There were only 2 Interviewers for all applicants (business employee, students, fiancée, spouses, children) The wait was about 1 hour and 45 minutes for the interview to take place. Interview took about 10 minutes and only consisted of about 4-5 questions. At the beginning of the interview you are sworn in and then the finger prints are taken. Overall wait from entering the embassy to the end of our VISA interview was 3 hours. The Interviewer was very friendly to my Spouse and Step Daughter. Since I am currently living and working outside the US were instructed to make sure my Spouse enters a US Territory or the US at least once every 12 months after initial POE to maintain her status. Overall the staff was very friendly and efficient. Courier arrived with the passports and packets 4 days after interview which included the weekend.
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Consulate / USCIS Member Review #22122