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| London, United Kingdom |  Review on December 16, 2020: |
SEWI
Rating:  | Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
The interview commenced with the raising of my right hand, taking an oath that all information was true and complete.
I was then asked several straightforward questions:
- When did you and your spouse meet?
-- How did you and your spouse meet?
- Where does our spouse live?
-- Why did you (and your spouse) recently move across country? (Texas -> Virginia)
- Do you have the 2019 tax return/filings?
I was particularly confused by the final question, as I was absolutely certain all the documents (3 years of tax returns) had been submitted/accepted. The officer notified me that only the 2018 tax returns were available, and that she wouldn't be able to issue my visa until their submission.
I presented her the hardcopy of 2019, which she accepted, but explained that I would have to upload and digitally submit this document, and contact the designated e-mail address once completed.
I asked how significantly this might delay the processing/issuing of my visa, and she kindly told me to expect my passport to be couriered to me within 1-2 weeks, following the submitting of requested evidence.
I uploaded the 2019 tax return at ~15:00 (23-Nov), e-mailed confirmation of my doing so immediately after, and received a response to my e-mail at 07:37 (24-Nov), explaining that the documents were to be reviewed.
I also submitted a screenshot of my CEAC documents, showing that the 2019 had been submitted/accepted by the NVC on 21-Aug-2020.
--- Annoyingly, this isn't the first time I have had document availability issues with the NVC via digital submissions.
The only note I would like to add is that the officer interactions are conducted via open-booths, in an open space, which I personally found to be odd and unsettling.
I overheard the names/contact details and personal snippets of perhaps eight other individuals during the 80-minutes I was in the waiting area, the only positive being that you could get insights into the interview process?
Instructions were given to remove my face mask for the interview- but not for the initial submission of documents.
Here is to hoping there won't be any further delays!
Best of luck to everyone else due to be interviewed!
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Consulate / USCIS Member Review #28904