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| France |  Review on March 11, 2021: |
ncz500
Rating:  | Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
My husband had a good experience in Paris in the beginning of March. His interview was at 10:15, and my husband showed up to the Embassy around 9 am. There were five or so people in front of him. A US official called in people who were waiting for notarial or passport services until about 9:30, then visa appointments started being admitted. It was not very crowded at all, and he did say one spouse was asked to wait outside while her husband had his interview (it was unclear if she was American or not, but assuming this is a Covid precaution).
After going through security, my husband first met with a desk official/agent who checked that he had brought the correct documentation for the interview. They did check to make sure he had translations (even though as a citizen of France they were not required to be submitted with the DS260). He was then ushered to another officer, and then finally a third person, the consular officer who conducted the interview.
The Consular Officer asked only three questions - how long have you been married; will you continue to work in your current field when you arrive in the US, and; What does your wife do, how is she sponsoring you. He did not ask to see translations, did not ask for photos, or any other supporting evidence. My husband did ask if there are any Covid exceptions/extensions for the 6 month entry once he receives the visa and the Officer said no.
According to my husband, the Consular Officer was very friendly and said he should receive his visa by the end of the month (his medical exam results - which my husband did the day before- had not been received yet by the Embassy). At the end, he said 'Welcome to the United States'.
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Consulate / USCIS Member Review #29284