?'s Regarding Embassy in Domincan Republic

[Shaunsdestiny 0]

HI we recently got our petition approved for the K1 Visa. The NVC has sent the file to the Embassy in Santo Domingo, DR on 11/30. I am trying to figure out how long will it take for us to have appointment scheduled. I have researched some VSJ timelines and it appears to be around 3-4 months from when they rcv the file. Does anyone have a better idea of generally how long it takes. Also is there a way to request an earlier appointment date? Thanks alot- Shaun and John

Edited December 5, 2010 by Shaunsdestiny

[Aztec&Taino 144]

HI we recently got our petition approved for the K1 Visa. The NVC has sent the file to the Embassy in Santo Domingo, DR on 11/30. I am trying to figure out how long will it take for us to have appointment scheduled. I have researched some VSJ timelines and it appears to be around 3-4 months from when they rcv the file. Does anyone have a better idea of generally how long it takes. Also is there a way to request an earlier appointment date? Thanks alot- Shaun and John

Hello!

First of all, congratulations on your petition's approval. The longest wait is now over! I would recommend that you look at other DR members' timelines (look at the timelines of people who have already completed the visa process) in order to get an idea of when the interview might be scheduled. Also, you could read the embassy reviews to read on the common interview questions and become more familiar with the interview process. I hope you are planning on attending the interview. It seems as though it is strongly required (even the American consulate website at Santo Domingo says so). As far as getting a sooner appointment, please let me know if you find a way to do it!

[Aztec&Taino 144]

Hello!

First of all, congratulations on your petition's approval. The longest wait is now over! I would recommend that you look at other DR members' timelines (look at the timelines of people who have already completed the visa process) in order to get an idea of when the interview might be scheduled. Also, you could read the embassy reviews to read on the common interview questions and become more familiar with the interview process. I hope you are planning on attending the interview. It seems as though it is strongly encouraged for the petition to attend the interview (even the American consulate website at Santo Domingo says so). As far as getting a sooner appointment, please let me know if you find a way to get it!

[jkelly07 120]

congratulations, on your k1 approval,

[Awdboost 0]

Hey guys Im also in the process of waiting on my fiances appointment in Santo Domingo my 129F was approved on Nov 22nd. NVC has not received it from uscis yet. I looked at the K1 process Flowchart. Im going to call NVC next week to check again. Theres also a Number you can call the Embassy $7 per call. Keep us updated

Edited December 5, 2010 by Awdboost

[Shaunsdestiny 0]

congratulations, on your k1 approval,

Thanks so much!!!!

[Shaunsdestiny 0]

Hey guys Im also in the process of waiting on my fiances appointment in Santo Domingo my 129F was approved on Nov 22nd. NVC has not received it from uscis yet. I looked at the K1 process Flowchart. Im going to call NVC next week to check again. Theres also a Number you can call the Embassy $7 per call. Keep us updated

Thanks a lot!!! In my case the NVC rcvd the petition at the same time I rcvd the NOA2....keep calling things change daily.

[MrTee12 64]

HI we recently got our petition approved for the K1 Visa. The NVC has sent the file to the Embassy in Santo Domingo, DR on 11/30. I am trying to figure out how long will it take for us to have appointment scheduled. I have researched some VSJ timelines and it appears to be around 3-4 months from when they rcv the file. Does anyone have a better idea of generally how long it takes. Also is there a way to request an earlier appointment date? Thanks alot- Shaun and John

CONGRATS!!! I've been in your shoes...I know you're excited.

Check the timelines of the other members here in the Dominican Rep (mine is below). Try to see what the average amount of time passes it takes for Embassy in Santo Domingo to receive your case until members receive their Interview date. Your best option is to call the Department of State (Visa Specialist) in Washington D.C. Call 202 663 1225. Press Option 1 then Option 0 to speak to a visa specialist. (Do not waste your money calling the Embassy). I called and them maybe 2-3 weeks after the case had arrived and the Visa Specialist told me when the Instruction Packet (P4) was married to my fiancée and also our interview date.

Within this time period (of waiting). Check the Interview list here for your interview date

http://santodomingo....pointments.html

And also begin getting these list of things done (you will need all of these for your interview)

http://santodomingo....structions.html

All the forms you need for the interview is ONLINE and the same "instructions" you receive from the Embassy are online as well. (check the link above). You can get nearly everything done before your instructions arrive. What your really waiting for is "your interview letter" that allows you to get your medical exam done.

http://www.consultor...om/english.html

Word of advice...sometimes people never receive their interview packet, so be proactive and keep calling and getting things done for your interview (which I'm guessing may be in Feb/March). If you find out your interview date and still have not received your packet, then you call the Embassy and ask if you can pick up a duplicate packet so you can get your medical done in time for the interview (call 2 weeks before the interview date).

One last thing. You Must Go To The Interview!!! They expect both people to be there...if not they can deny you immediately. Or reschedule your interview (if you're lucky).

Edited December 6, 2010 by MrTee12

[MrTee12 64]

The links above don't work. Try these.

INTERVIEW LIST

http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/scheduled_appointments.html

INSTRUCTIONS

http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/k1-k2_instructions.html

MEDICAL EXAM INFO

http://www.consultoriosdevisa.com/english.html

Also, I'm not aware of anyone requesting their interview early.

If you want to track your case going from NVC to the Embassy. Someone here on this site found out a way. It worked for me and lots of others.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/194465-how-to-track-your-case-from-nvc-to-embassy/

Edited December 6, 2010 by MrTee12

[jaz00mine 8]

Congrats!!!!!!

I have a question for everyone, does the acta de nacimiento legalisada expire? If we get it now will it not be good six months from now?

Congrats!!!!!!

I have a question for everyone, does the acta de nacimiento legalisada expire? If we get it now will it not be good six months from now?

[Shaunsdestiny 0]

@ MRTEE12....Thanks so much you have given us a wealth of information that is truly invaluable. I was able to track the petition at DHL website by putting the reference number : EXP 29 NOV 2010A, the NVC told me it shipped on 11/30/2010. I will checking the other links also. I am still wondering why the petition shows on DHL website as ARRIVED AT DHL FACILITY. So basically I guess its safe to say it hasn't been delivered, but its good to know where it is. Thanks everyone for your insight and suggestions.

-Shaun and John

[Awdboost 0]

CONGRATS!!! I've been in your shoes...I know you're excited.

Check the timelines of the other members here in the Dominican Rep (mine is below). Try to see what the average amount of time passes it takes for Embassy in Santo Domingo to receive your case until members receive their Interview date. Your best option is to call the Department of State (Visa Specialist) in Washington D.C. Call 202 663 1225. Press Option 1 then Option 0 to speak to a visa specialist. (Do not waste your money calling the Embassy). I called and them maybe 2-3 weeks after the case had arrived and the Visa Specialist told me when the Instruction Packet (P4) was married to my fiancée and also our interview date.

Within this time period (of waiting). Check the Interview list here for your interview date

http://santodomingo....pointments.html

And also begin getting these list of things done (you will need all of these for your interview)

http://santodomingo....structions.html

All the forms you need for the interview is ONLINE and the same "instructions" you receive from the Embassy are online as well. (check the link above). You can get nearly everything done before your instructions arrive. What your really waiting for is "your interview letter" that allows you to get your medical exam done.

http://www.consultor...om/english.html

Word of advice...sometimes people never receive their interview packet, so be proactive and keep calling and getting things done for your interview (which I'm guessing may be in Feb/March). If you find out your interview date and still have not received your packet, then you call the Embassy and ask if you can pick up a duplicate packet so you can get your medical done in time for the interview (call 2 weeks before the interview date).

One last thing. You Must Go To The Interview!!! They expect both people to be there...if not they can deny you immediately. Or reschedule your interview (if you're lucky).

Thanks for all this !!

[MrTee12 64]

You guys are welcome. I just went through the process...so its still fresh in my brain. This site helped me out a whole lot. So I don't mind giving back. Any questions let me know.

Edited December 6, 2010 by MrTee12

[Carlos' Wife 9]

Great information on this post! Thank you everyone! We are just going through the nvc process and waiting for our IV bill so we can send that in

[Awdboost 0]

Its weird but yesterday I received another NOA2 dated NOV 26. The first NOA2 was dated NOV22. IVe been calling the NVC and the automated machine says that they have no record of my EAC #. Going to try again tonight. That Number is busy all day.. I got thru around 11pm last night.

Thanks !

Frank