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| Madrid, Spain |  Review on November 8, 2020: |
Maxell145
Rating:  | Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
HEY ELECTION DAY INTERVIEW!!
We got to the Embassy twenty minutes early and we took a picture of my husband outside by the United States Embassy Sign, and were promptly told to show the security guards the photo. They saw it and it was all OK but It didn't occur to me about not taking photos. They were very kind.We checked in with men at the front gate, and then moved through the metal detector. (They will keep your purse/bag and your cell phone (which must be turned off) Walked into the actual building and the woman let us through into the waiting room. We waited about 30 mins and he was called to the DMV style window (you do not go into a room, it's all done in the open main room).
Here were the questions:
-How did you meet?
-When did you begin dating
-How long have you lived together
-Have you (immigrant) ever lived outside of Spain?
-What was the date of your marriage?
-Why did you decide to get married on that date?
-Does American spouse have brothers/sisters (where do they live?)
They didn't ask for tax info or photos that we printed off.
It was very quick. Everything took 1 hour total. (15 mins of actual interview + 45 mins of security and waiting for them to enter information into the computer)
He was NOT issued the visa since the medical information was not sent to the embassy (although he had done the tests a week prior)
During COVID the medical results are sent electronically to the embassy.
2 days later, the CEAC showed REFUSED, then the next day ISSUED. We have received the email that we will be receing the VISA tomorrow (11/8/2020)
Great Experience.
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Consulate / USCIS Member Review #28760