VisaJourney.com > Feb. 7 Interview Experience, and Request for Visa Pick-Up

ILoveJoy

Feb 8 2008, 11:04 AM

Hi Folks,

Joy had her embassy interview for her fiancee visa yesterday (Thursday, Feb. 7), and I was with her. The interview was scheduled for 7:30 AM. After being herded like cattle, and seeing the pre-screener, we finally saw the consular officer at around 1:00 PM. The CO asked several questions and was very friendly. Since I am self-employed, I was a bit nervous about the adequacy of my I-134 affidavit of support and supporting documentation (I had bank letter, certified copy of my assumed name certificate, tax returns, etc.), but the CO barely glanced at it.

After finishing the interview, the CO said everything looked fine and Joy's visa was approved. I had previously prepared a letter to the CO requesting visa pick-up from the embassy (rather than Delbros), which stated that Joy had never traveled abroad, that she was nervous traveling alone, and that I had already purchased tickets for Joy and I to travel to the US together on Feb. 15.

I handed the CO the request letter, and also verbally explained my request to her. The CO did not hesitate in approving direct visa pick-up, but stated that she could not guarantee when the visa would be available. The lady at Window 38 took Joy's cell phone number, gave us a pink ticket stub (for admittance to the embassy for the pick-up), and told us that they would call when the visa was ready.

Well, earlier today (Friday, Feb. 8) at 3:00 PM, Joy received a call from the embassy telling her that the visa was ready, and that she should pick it up at the embassy on Monday, Feb. 11 at 10:00 AM. That was great news! Since Joy already had her CFO guidance and counseling session, we will go to the CFO on Monday afternoon after picking up the visa, and get the CFO stamp. Looks like we will have a few days to kill before flying together to the US on Feb. 15. Yehey!

Marc

docjazzie

Feb 8 2008, 11:07 AM

Congratulations!

ED*Riza

Feb 8 2008, 11:13 AM

Congratulations!

Roserick

Feb 8 2008, 11:21 AM

Congratulation..

Good to know that everything worked out well with you with that VISA Pick Up...

cadman76

Feb 8 2008, 11:21 AM

Congratulations Marc and Joy! What a long, challanging road it has been.

Evelyn and I were hoping to see you and Joy in Davao City this week and on NW 72 on the 15th, but we are still waiting from her Jan 7th interview because of a Delibros screw up on the Document Verification. Maybe we can come to see you two in Texas sometime.

Take care

Chris

edp333

Feb 8 2008, 11:36 AM

Congratulations and thanks for sharing the story.

T_and_A

Feb 8 2008, 11:40 AM

CONGRATULATIONS!!! another success story for a VJ'er...

QUOTE(ILoveJoy @ Feb 8 2008, 10:04 AM)

Hi Folks,

Joy had her embassy interview for her fiancee visa yesterday (Thursday, Feb. 7), and I was with her. The interview was scheduled for 7:30 AM. After being herded like cattle, and seeing the pre-screener, we finally saw the consular officer at around 1:00 PM. The CO asked several questions and was very friendly. Since I am self-employed, I was a bit nervous about the adequacy of my I-134 affidavit of support and supporting documentation (I had bank letter, certified copy of my assumed name certificate, tax returns, etc.), but the CO barely glanced at it.

After finishing the interview, the CO said everything looked fine and Joy's visa was approved. I had previously prepared a letter to the CO requesting visa pick-up from the embassy (rather than Delbros), which stated that Joy had never traveled abroad, that she was nervous traveling alone, and that I had already purchased tickets for Joy and I to travel to the US together on Feb. 15.

I handed the CO the request letter, and also verbally explained my request to her. The CO did not hesitate in approving direct visa pick-up, but stated that she could not guarantee when the visa would be available. The lady at Window 38 took Joy's cell phone number, gave us a pink ticket stub (for admittance to the embassy for the pick-up), and told us that they would call when the visa was ready.

Well, earlier today (Friday, Feb. 8) at 3:00 PM, Joy received a call from the embassy telling her that the visa was ready, and that she should pick it up at the embassy on Monday, Feb. 11 at 10:00 AM. That was great news! Since Joy already had her CFO guidance and counseling session, we will go to the CFO on Monday afternoon after picking up the visa, and get the CFO stamp. Looks like we will have a few days to kill before flying together to the US on Feb. 15. Yehey!

Marc

Zee Bee

Feb 8 2008, 11:40 AM

Congratulations!!!

joemaria

Feb 8 2008, 11:57 AM

congrats!

sofia2009

Feb 8 2008, 04:04 PM

QUOTE(ILoveJoy @ Feb 8 2008, 12:04 PM)

Hi Folks,

Joy had her embassy interview for her fiancee visa yesterday (Thursday, Feb. 7), and I was with her. The interview was scheduled for 7:30 AM. After being herded like cattle, and seeing the pre-screener, we finally saw the consular officer at around 1:00 PM. The CO asked several questions and was very friendly. Since I am self-employed, I was a bit nervous about the adequacy of my I-134 affidavit of support and supporting documentation (I had bank letter, certified copy of my assumed name certificate, tax returns, etc.), but the CO barely glanced at it.

After finishing the interview, the CO said everything looked fine and Joy's visa was approved. I had previously prepared a letter to the CO requesting visa pick-up from the embassy (rather than Delbros), which stated that Joy had never traveled abroad, that she was nervous traveling alone, and that I had already purchased tickets for Joy and I to travel to the US together on Feb. 15.

I handed the CO the request letter, and also verbally explained my request to her. The CO did not hesitate in approving direct visa pick-up, but stated that she could not guarantee when the visa would be available. The lady at Window 38 took Joy's cell phone number, gave us a pink ticket stub (for admittance to the embassy for the pick-up), and told us that they would call when the visa was ready.

Well, earlier today (Friday, Feb. 8) at 3:00 PM, Joy received a call from the embassy telling her that the visa was ready, and that she should pick it up at the embassy on Monday, Feb. 11 at 10:00 AM. That was great news! Since Joy already had her CFO guidance and counseling session, we will go to the CFO on Monday afternoon after picking up the visa, and get the CFO stamp. Looks like we will have a few days to kill before flying together to the US on Feb. 15. Yehey!

Marc

Congrats!!!!

runs4fun

Feb 8 2008, 06:00 PM

Thanks for the great post, and conrgrats.
Its very nice to know that things went so smooth during the interview process........there is hope for the rest of us

Have a nice trip back to TX and congratulations again.

simplygem

Feb 8 2008, 06:18 PM

Congratulations!

dbears

Feb 8 2008, 08:08 PM

BIG CONGRATS!!! Best wishes for the wedding in advance!!!

lirachadsbaby

Feb 8 2008, 11:43 PM

congrats

it took time for you to see the CO but it's still worth it

have a safe trip and best wishes on the upcoming wedding

Manish+Manya

Feb 9 2008, 02:10 AM

Congrats!!!

Woody and H

Feb 9 2008, 04:37 AM

QUOTE(ILoveJoy @ Feb 8 2008, 08:04 AM)

Hi Folks,

Joy had her embassy interview for her fiancee visa yesterday (Thursday, Feb. 7), and I was with her. The interview was scheduled for 7:30 AM. After being herded like cattle, and seeing the pre-screener, we finally saw the consular officer at around 1:00 PM. The CO asked several questions and was very friendly. Since I am self-employed, I was a bit nervous about the adequacy of my I-134 affidavit of support and supporting documentation (I had bank letter, certified copy of my assumed name certificate, tax returns, etc.), but the CO barely glanced at it.

After finishing the interview, the CO said everything looked fine and Joy's visa was approved. I had previously prepared a letter to the CO requesting visa pick-up from the embassy (rather than Delbros), which stated that Joy had never traveled abroad, that she was nervous traveling alone, and that I had already purchased tickets for Joy and I to travel to the US together on Feb. 15.

I handed the CO the request letter, and also verbally explained my request to her. The CO did not hesitate in approving direct visa pick-up, but stated that she could not guarantee when the visa would be available. The lady at Window 38 took Joy's cell phone number, gave us a pink ticket stub (for admittance to the embassy for the pick-up), and told us that they would call when the visa was ready.

Well, earlier today (Friday, Feb. 8) at 3:00 PM, Joy received a call from the embassy telling her that the visa was ready, and that she should pick it up at the embassy on Monday, Feb. 11 at 10:00 AM. That was great news! Since Joy already had her CFO guidance and counseling session, we will go to the CFO on Monday afternoon after picking up the visa, and get the CFO stamp. Looks like we will have a few days to kill before flying together to the US on Feb. 15. Yehey!

Marc

CONGRATULATIONS MARC AND JOY!!!

WOW!!! It's nice to hear you'll be able to pick up your visa on Monday..Lucky you..It only took you few days to wait for the visa..Well, GOODLUCK and WISH YOU BOTH THE BEST OF EVERYTHING! More Power!

john & jean

Feb 9 2008, 05:57 AM

Congratulations, good luck, YIPEEEEE ,YAAAAYYYY, Bet you cant wait to show her the river,or Schlittebahns,take care, best wishes !!! John&Jean

Barbara y Alexis

Feb 9 2008, 11:57 AM

Congratulations!
That is wonderful news. It is touching to hear you explain how you want to help her make that first trip internationally!

Thanks for sharing the details of the experience...you must remember the feeling of not knowing how it all would happen and it helps the rest of us who are still waiting to have a few more details to prepare ourselves.

Thanks!

DeeZee

Feb 9 2008, 01:05 PM

Congratulations and have a safe trip together!

Lhedyjoe

Feb 9 2008, 01:52 PM

Congratulations..We requested for visa pick up too and same day as my interview (Nov 21) they told me that my visa was ready for pick up and they advised me to pick it Nov 23..Hihihihi..What a great feeling it is..Time to celebrate and for sure your fiancee can sleep without thinking anything..Hayyyyy, I knew how it is..Congrats again..

MariEnMichelle

Feb 10 2008, 12:46 AM

Congratulations!

Thanks for sharing what you put in your Request for Visa Pick up...

Todd & Bella

Feb 10 2008, 02:22 AM

Congrats to you two!

Just wish my Fiancee had that kind of luck for visa pick-up. Cause she was told flat out no that she couldn't pick it up in person. I guess when the petitioner is there also they my be more willing to give in to the request. Oh well at lease we still got approved.

mikeandlani

Feb 10 2008, 03:15 AM

Congratulations! Here's to a lifetime of love and happiness.

notebook

Feb 10 2008, 05:22 AM

congrats...