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| Frankfurt, Germany |  Review on February 22, 2010: |
Noradam
Rating:  | Review Topic: K1 Visa
My appointment was scheduled at 7.30 in Frankfurton February 16th. I got there at at 7 am. A funny, typical American guy was talking to us and asked us whether we had any electronic devices with us. At 7.15 they opened the reception where I got a service ticket (the number was W 600). It took about 10 minutes to get that ticket and the guy at the reception was talking German with me. I just had to show him my passport (not even my invitation letter). Then I went through the security check which took another 10 minutes. Those people working there were talking German too. After that I had to go to another building where I sat down and waited. You sit in a big hall with chairs for up to 300 people. They have a little cafeteria, a vending machine for stamps, a photo-box and copy machines. At 7.45 they called my number and i had to give that lady at the counter my passport, the service number, the payment slip and 1 photo (American size). She talked German as well. At about 8.15 my number was called again (on the big screen) and a nice German man wanted to have my birth certificate (+copy), my original police certificate and the affidavit of support (apparently he was only interested in the form itself, the letter of intent to marry and support me, and the last year's tax return; he gave me back all the other documents, like bank statements, letter of employment). He was explaining all the following steps after I have entered the US (he said I should apply for the SSN after the marriage; I always heard that you should do it 2 weeks after you got there). I also need to write my address on a big envelope and put a 4.25€ stamp on it. About 20 minutes later I was called again to the 'actual' interview at another counter. A nice American younger woman was only asking me when and where we met. It wasn't a big of a deal. She was busy with all the documents while I was telling her how we met (I didn't even had to show anything to proof our relationship). I also had to sign the DS-156k and she got my finger prints. She was really funny and after a few minutes she said the magic words: Your visa is approved. It really was almost 'too easy' after the whole procedure and a 5-month-long-wait. But I felt very relieved after that.I was done at about 8.45 and I have to say everyone was nice and inside the building I wasn't even nervous anymore. Just be well prepared and polite. I wish everyone luck!!
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Consulate / USCIS Member Review #5716