Changing an interview

[Cris&Gaspar 2]

Hey guys I know most people wod be happy that they got their interview day but the day they gave me is a no go. I just asked my co worker if I can take off for November 15th and they said flat out No. I only have 3 months in this job and my co worker is going on vacation that week. How would I go about changing interview day and has anyone experienced this and how long after. My mother advised me to make a certified letter and have my husband attend the interview and see what they say maybe they can reschedule it for the following week. Help please need some advice here!!!

[reese1 68]

Call this number 1-877-804-5402 it cost $7.00 so have your cc ready. The embassy schedules the appointments so they should be able to tell you how to go about rescheduling it. Because what you don't want to do is not go. From what I have read in the DR if both are not there for the interview it is a guaranteed denial how true this is not sure but you don't want to take that chance. Best thing to do is call and ask. Best of luck to you.

[LA NEGRA 19]

I would try everything.... I would go get a doctor note for my job ? or call the embassy and see if they move it a lil some. I'm so sorry to hear this cause it also happen to me but I convince my co-worker to re-schedule his vacation and he did so it worked out for me

[Cris&Gaspar 2]

Thanks to all but he and his wife aré going to París $$ everything booked and nonrefundable look at my Luck The one day i cant go and prayed not to get u got . I will call the embassy tomorrow and see what's the down side. I really wanna cry ..

[MrTee12 64]

How to contact the Visa Information Center

Persons in the Dominican Republic should call 1-809-200-3232. Persons in the United States must call 1-877-804-5402. THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE APPLICANT. The Center is staffed with operators Monday through Friday (including most American and Dominican holidays) from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Santo Domingo time. You will be able to leave a message that you are ill and unable to keep your appointment. Someone from our call center will be contacting the applicant via telephone to reschedule the appointment. Please expect a call in approximately a week.

http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/atc-091123.html

Does the petitioner have to be present at the Immigrant Visa Interview?

May 14, 2012

Although it is not required, the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy highly recommends that the petitioner appear with the beneficiary for an immigrant visa interview. In order for a consular officer to approve an immigrant visa, he or she must be able to verify the legitimacy of the relationship between the petitioner and the beneficiary. The quickest and most effective way for the consular officer to do this is to have both parties at the interview to answer questions. The petitioner's presence helps provide additional information and clarity regarding the relationship. The petitioner's presence is helpful in all cases, but it is especially important in marriage and fiancé cases. It is also helpful for the biological parent and stepparent petitioner to appear together in stepchildren cases (where the biological parent did not receive a spousal visa at the Embassy).

We understand that it can be costly and time consuming for the petitioner to attend the immigrant visa interview, but it can be beneficial for your case. It is usually sufficient for the petitioner to appear only at the initial interview. If there are subsequent interviews, we normally only require the principal beneficiary to be present. If the petitioner cannot attend the interview in a marriage or fiancé case, the consular officer will attempt to make an eligibility determination based on the information and relationship evidence provided by the beneficiary. If the consular officer is unable to determine the validity of the relationship, the case may be delayed significantly and in some cases returned to the Department of Homeland Security. The presence of the petitioner at the interview is simply the fastest and most effective way to resolve any questions in a case.

http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/atc-120514.html

[reese1 68]

How to contact the Visa Information Center

Persons in the Dominican Republic should call 1-809-200-3232. Persons in the United States must call 1-877-804-5402. THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE APPLICANT. The Center is staffed with operators Monday through Friday (including most American and Dominican holidays) from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Santo Domingo time. You will be able to leave a message that you are ill and unable to keep your appointment. Someone from our call center will be contacting the applicant via telephone to reschedule the appointment. Please expect a call in approximately a week. This information is NOT correct I just called this morning to the 877-804-5402 number and you have to enter your cc number before it connects you to anyone, this is how I know it is $7.00 not the $8.00 they posted on the website. And if you hang up you have to pay again.

http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/atc-091123.html

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Does the petitioner have to be present at the Immigrant Visa Interview?

May 14, 2012

Although it is not required, the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy highly recommends that the petitioner appear with the beneficiary for an immigrant visa interview. In order for a consular officer to approve an immigrant visa, he or she must be able to verify the legitimacy of the relationship between the petitioner and the beneficiary. The quickest and most effective way for the consular officer to do this is to have both parties at the interview to answer questions. The petitioner's presence helps provide additional information and clarity regarding the relationship. The petitioner's presence is helpful in all cases, but it is especially important in marriage and fiancé cases. It is also helpful for the biological parent and stepparent petitioner to appear together in stepchildren cases (where the biological parent did not receive a spousal visa at the Embassy).

We understand that it can be costly and time consuming for the petitioner to attend the immigrant visa interview, but it can be beneficial for your case. It is usually sufficient for the petitioner to appear only at the initial interview. If there are subsequent interviews, we normally only require the principal beneficiary to be present. If the petitioner cannot attend the interview in a marriage or fiancé case, the consular officer will attempt to make an eligibility determination based on the information and relationship evidence provided by the beneficiary. If the consular officer is unable to determine the validity of the relationship, the case may be delayed significantly and in some cases returned to the Department of Homeland Security. The presence of the petitioner at the interview is simply the fastest and most effective way to resolve any questions in a case.

How good is your evidence of a relationship can it speak for you or should I say for itself? If not, don't chance it. Try to have it rescheduled.

http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/atc-120514.html

Edited October 4, 2012 by reese1

[Eric&Nati 0]

Hey guys I know most people wod be happy that they got their interview day but the day they gave me is a no go. I just asked my co worker if I can take off for November 15th and they said flat out No. I only have 3 months in this job and my co worker is going on vacation that week. How would I go about changing interview day and has anyone experienced this and how long after. My mother advised me to make a certified letter and have my husband attend the interview and see what they say maybe they can reschedule it for the following week. Help please need some advice here!!!

[Eric&Nati 0]

Hey guys I know most people wod be happy that they got their interview day but the day they gave me is a no go. I just asked my co worker if I can take off for November 15th and they said flat out No. I only have 3 months in this job and my co worker is going on vacation that week. How would I go about changing interview day and has anyone experienced this and how long after. My mother advised me to make a certified letter and have my husband attend the interview and see what they say maybe they can reschedule it for the following week. Help please need some advice here!!!

Well I am going by myself to the interview !!! my cita is on November 19th and my husband doesnt like to flight anymore after a heart attack 2 years ago. He keeps telling me that we wont have problems because we have been married since 2004 and we have 2 kids together. I am the one who travel all the time with the kids to go to see him. I have pictures, boarding passes and the best proof pics of us growing every year !!! lol.

Let's see what happens

GOOD LUCK

[Cris&Gaspar 2]

hey i called the santo domingo embassy this morning and they told me that my husband would still have to attend with a notirized letter written by me explaining why and that then they will issue us an open date interview. i have 2 months to go down there for the interview but well see on the 15th when he goes cause if thats the case then ill be going down there the following week for the 23rd of november hope all goes well even though they might consider that a red flag but if i go im fired and if im fired how will i support him or my son?

thanks to all been very helpfull

btw this is killing me the anxiety and the knowing that i cant be there for the 15th im dyin here cant even sleep at night but what do i do in this case quit/get fired?

[reese1 68]

hey i called the santo domingo embassy this morning and they told me that my husband would still have to attend with a notirized letter written by me explaining why and that then they will issue us an open date interview. i have 2 months to go down there for the interview but well see on the 15th when he goes cause if thats the case then ill be going down there the following week for the 23rd of november hope all goes well even though they might consider that a red flag but if i go im fired and if im fired how will i support him or my son?

thanks to all been very helpfull

btw this is killing me the anxiety and the knowing that i cant be there for the 15th im dyin here cant even sleep at night but what do i do in this case quit/get fired?

Don't quit your job like you said how will you support your family. If you will get an open date interview, I'm assuming that means that you can go at anytime after the 15th if there is an issue. Then IF there is an issue you know you still have a chance. I would get some thing from your employer as well as the notarized letter they requested. And I would mail the original and not send him a copy so they can see the raised seal, since it doesn't show with a copy.

[jaycali 415]

Hey guys I know most people wod be happy that they got their interview day but the day they gave me is a no go. I just asked my co worker if I can take off for November 15th and they said flat out No. I only have 3 months in this job and my co worker is going on vacation that week. How would I go about changing interview day and has anyone experienced this and how long after. My mother advised me to make a certified letter and have my husband attend the interview and see what they say maybe they can reschedule it for the following week. Help please need some advice here!!!

Email the embassy.

[StephanieM 60]

I really hope this does work out for you. I am sorry this is happening. Where do you work that they can't give you 2 emergency days off!! Or even one because you could actually fly out for the interview and come back the same day. :angry:

Usually when the beneficiary shows up without the petitioner then they will issue an open cita for BOTH of you to come at a later date. I don't think they give a specific date, but a sort of pass to schedule another day in the near future.

If I were you, just to be VERY safe with the consulate and not get a flat out denial, I would get a letter from your work, (I am not sure you can get a doctor's note since you are not sick) stating that under no circumstances your boss will allow you to leave during that timeframe, but that you can make it a little later. Make sure it's a very official letter. I think your boss owes you this much for being such a ***** Have him go with this letter to the interview and with evidence just in case they ask questions.

AGAIN, I WISH YOU MUCH LUCK! HOPE THIS WORKS OUT!

[Cris&Gaspar 2]

Thanks stephany. I work at a hospital and their is only 2 of us in the billing department. And I spoke to them and to a lawyer I will send a letter from my job and a motorized letter from myself too stating the circumstances and well see from then on.

[Cris&Gaspar 2]

Good news!! Will be there for The interview got The data off un paíd but Who cares!!.. Thank you all!!!

[StephanieM 60]

Good news!! Will be there for The interview got The data off un paíd but Who cares!!.. Thank you all!!!

That's great!! Even if you have to come back shortly after it's worth it to be there so you guys can be approved! Cpngrats.