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| Frankfurt, Germany |  Review on March 12, 2009: |
jenbikeswim
Rating:  | Review Topic: K1 Visa
I was able to come to Germany to stand by Torsten while he was in the interview. Our medical appointment was at 730am, which took about an hour and a half. There were about 4 other people who were having their visa medical exams for the USA as well, so we were able to share stories and experiences while we waited. There was a problem with Torsens exam: he did not have his MMR vaccination which is required. The doctor sent us away with instructions to get the vaccination the next morning at Torstens house doctor and fax the confirmation back to the doctor in Frankfurt to complete the medical exam processing. We were at the doctor about 1.5 hours.
Our interview was immediately after the doctor at 930 am. We arrived at 920, were given the ticket, and went through security. Allow extra time for this if possible. Our number was called and we were given instructions to purchase postage and arrange our documents in a certain order. A while later, about 30 minutes or so, we were called to another window with our documents, and the gentleman reviewed our I134, supporting evidence, birth certificates, police records, decided what he needed to keep and what to return to us. He took what he wanted and sent us back to wait again. About 45 minutes after this, we were called to the window to speak with the Consular. She was very friendly, like a person who really likes her job. We were both a bit nervous but she put us at ease. She confirmed that we were getting the K1 visa, took Torstens fingerprints, and asked if I was the American Fiance. Then she explained a few things about the process and asked if we understood. Then she asked Torsten, tell me something about your relationship, how did you meet. Torsten, who is a talker when he is nervous, walked her through when we met, our first date, when i moved out of germany, his visit to the usa, etc, etc, etc. She said ok, that is good enough! She smiled and said ok you will get your passport in a week after we get the medical. I confirmed that we did get the visa, and she said yes. Then Tor ask her if she wanted to see our wedding invitation, because he wanted to show her. She laughed and said sure! She was extremely nice, and I could tell her that each time she can say yes to a couple in love seeking their K1 visa, it makes her day to make other people happy. The whole time at the consulate was 2 hours, with medical, 4 hours.
Torsten went first thing this morning to take care of his vaccination and have his doctor fax the last paper back to the doctor in Frankfurt. At this point, we have confirmed that the drs office in Frankfurt has received the fax and will be sending all to the Consulate in the next 24 hours.
Yea!
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Consulate / USCIS Member Review #4070