I know that although most embassies are pretty much standardized as to the process once they receive your file from NVC, some minor differences exists as far procedures for scheduling the interview. Some embassies make available on-line the contents of package III and IV, which is an advantage in preparing for the interview and setting up the interview the way they like it.

I have not found any such information for the embassy in Bucharest. Does anyone have an insight on how this particular embassy likes it done? Do they have any particular requests or process as far as how they like to be informed that you have accomplished all of their requirements and ready to schedule the interview? I know I can wait for their hard copy of the package they send the fiancée. I just like to get a leg up in speeding things up in light of the upcoming US and Romanian holidays which will ensue embassy closure for many days.

VJ Member Callina just had her interview in Bucharest. VJ member Chris-n-Veronica are headed to Bucharest with an NOA2 date of last week.

Check with Callina She just had her interview on the 6th and She has been very helpful to Veronica and Me...

I spoke with Callina this morning. She is headed to the states at the end of the week so she may not be as available as she has been as she is quite busy I am sure.

I wonder if you can download packet 3 from the their web site...???

Packet 3 from the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest contains the following items:


- standard checklist, personalized by the consular officers according to which extra documents they want your fiancees to show them at the interview, generally documents which are not attached to the approved petition sent to Bucharest by NVC;

- requirements for the passport-sized photographs;

- list of U.S. Embassy-accredited medical centers in Bucharest;

- one copy of the DS-230 Part I form (in English);

- two copies of DS-156 (in Romanian);

- one copy of DS-156k (in English);

DS-230 Part I must be completed, signed, dated and returned to the Immigrant Visa Unit together with the signed and dated checklist, one passport photograph and a copy of the fiancee's passport (only the personal data page) so he/she can be scheduled for the interview. Forms DS-230 Part II (completed only up to item 35), DS-156 (in duplicate) and DS-156k will be signed and dated during the interview and in the presence of the consular officer.

- form DS-157 (for male applicants only);

- medical forms (the fiance(e) must take them to the medical exam so they can be filled in by the accredited doctor; I advise the Bucharest applicants to have 4 passport-sized photographs with them when they go to the medical).


I hope this is going to help all of those preparing for the interview stage.

God bless!