I arrived at the consulate about 0735 and waited for approx 5 minutes outside the doors waiting for a guard to let me in and take my paper work. Guess who? Yes, it was that dopey looking mappy headed wanna be she male. I smirked inside thinking " I don't want to be cloned n killed so just shut up", she asked for my letter and passport and asked me to empty all my possessions into the tray. Which I did with a smile but then I made the fatal error of removing my coat and setting it on the belt to the x ray machine. I was promptly scolded with " do you want to do my job? " I'm thinking wtf they weren't kidding you really are an idiot but smiled and did what I was told to do.
After passing security I was directed downstairs and was told to wait and would be escorted upstairs which took all of 5 minutes. There were several people already waiting but I was the only one taken. I thought damn it is good to be the king. So on arrival to the 19th floor I was directed to wicket 9 where a very nice man took all my paper work and told me go pay the cashier and return. I did just that and then " the wait ".
I sat around for about 45 minutes waiting for my interview, I was " B " so figured it would a bit of a wait. I watched all the people come in it was quite funny everyone looks so clueless exiting the elevator I am sure I looked the same but hey nobody was watching me. I decided to have a coffee, big mistake it cost a dollar and was horrible. Then I heard my name, showtime.
I entered a room with a wicket where I was handed my original docs and asked to sign the ds156. He took my prints and eluded I was approved before I even started, I was feeling pretty cocky at this point. He asked me three question; how did we meet?, ever been convicted?, and ever have any trouble crossing the border to the U.S. . He was satisfied with my answers then told me for all intensive purposes I was approved pending no issues with my finger prints.
I know preperation is the key and my wife did a wonderful job ( ty sweetie ) but I did not need a GD shred of evidence it was kind of a let down I didn't get to fight the good fight. Just be prepared ya never know. I want to thank e1 on this site, you have all been a great help in one way or another with info, advise, or just a laugh when we needed it. If anyone needs help seeing I am an old pro at this feel free to ask ....... we are in fact here to help each other.
Thanks Scott
