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Annette
QUOTE(RosemarieL @ Nov 7 2007, 10:23 AM) *
We were approved kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif



AWWW so lovely! Congratulations! I am so happy for you guys!

*hugs*

Annette
samir et erin
Hi all,

Samir had his medical today. He seemed to think that he did fine; however, I don't think that he understood how extensive it was going to be. He didn't mention how long the whole procedure took, but was quite suprised by how extensive it actually was (mentally and physically). Now we must wait for the results and then he can make an appointment for his interview.

Good luck to everyone! star_smile.gif

~Erin
Annette
QUOTE(samir et erin @ Nov 10 2007, 04:20 PM) *
Hi all,

Samir had his medical today. He seemed to think that he did fine; however, I don't think that he understood how extensive it was going to be. He didn't mention how long the whole procedure took, but was quite suprised by how extensive it actually was (mentally and physically). Now we must wait for the results and then he can make an appointment for his interview.

Good luck to everyone! star_smile.gif

~Erin



Yeah, it is pretty extensive. They pay very close attention to the chest x-ray it seems. Alan had some small scarring due to a childhood illness like brochitis or something and it showed up on the x-ray. The doctor talked to him about it and had him tick a box on a form that talked about it. blink.gif

Everythign went well though. Hope things go well fro your fiance too, Erin. Keep us posted.

Annette
Arinola
QUOTE(nyblubird @ Nov 6 2007, 08:24 AM) *
I actually filed in late April but have a May 1 NOA date. My SO had his interview today and was APPROVED!! He picks up his visa on Friday.

This was a true journey! I enjoyed reading the posts here, it was a tremendous help in getting through this process!

Thank you!

Looking up!
V



Congrats. good.gif
StoryAngel
Well our case arrived at NVC last week so hopefully it'll be sent on to Amsterdam really soon! I think I have to wait for Packet 3 before I can schedule my medical, but at least I have the police reports already. One step closer...
bozzo
Yeahh!
Our interview is scheduled for Nov 26th. My fiancee just need to bring everything and fill out couple more papers and we should be one step closer from being finally married!
afterforever
QUOTE(bozzo @ Nov 14 2007, 08:26 AM) *
Yeahh!
Our interview is scheduled for Nov 26th. My fiancee just need to bring everything and fill out couple more papers and we should be one step closer from being finally married!




Congratulations!!
pedsgirl77
I posted in a couple other threads but my fiance's interview went very well yesterday in Bucharest and we are approved!! kicking.gif May filers are finally making progress!! The interview was very thorough and he had to answer lots of questions, but overall was a good experience, from my fiance's report. Thank God!!! heart.gif
RosemarieL
Congratulations kicking.gif good.gif
afterforever
QUOTE(pedsgirl77 @ Nov 14 2007, 11:25 AM) *
I posted in a couple other threads but my fiance's interview went very well yesterday in Bucharest and we are approved!! kicking.gif May filers are finally making progress!! The interview was very thorough and he had to answer lots of questions, but overall was a good experience, from my fiance's report. Thank God!!! heart.gif



Congratulations!!! I am sure you feel fantastic!! kicking.gif
MR2nice
QUOTE(bozzo @ Nov 14 2007, 08:26 AM) *
Yeahh!
Our interview is scheduled for Nov 26th. My fiancee just need to bring everything and fill out couple more papers and we should be one step closer from being finally married!



Good Luck with the interview! good.gif good.gif
StoryAngel
Well now that our case has been sent from NVC to the embassy, I actually qualify to post on the thread I set up, hehe! laughing.gif I have a feeling things will move much more quickly now... this is getting soooo exciting!! And it's only 4 weeks till I see my sweetheart heart.gif !!! After 8 months apart!!! YAY!!! kicking.gif
StoryAngel
Got packet 3.... it took 2 days from leaving NVC to get across the Pond! I've known people take longer than that! Amazing. I'm smiling biggrin.gif
eric_and_teresa
QUOTE(pedsgirl77 @ Nov 14 2007, 01:25 PM) *
I posted in a couple other threads but my fiance's interview went very well yesterday in Bucharest and we are approved!! kicking.gif May filers are finally making progress!! The interview was very thorough and he had to answer lots of questions, but overall was a good experience, from my fiance's report. Thank God!!! heart.gif



Congratulations!!! good.gif
nivesito
QUOTE(pedsgirl77 @ Nov 14 2007, 08:25 PM) *
I posted in a couple other threads but my fiance's interview went very well yesterday in Bucharest and we are approved!! kicking.gif May filers are finally making progress!! The interview was very thorough and he had to answer lots of questions, but overall was a good experience, from my fiance's report. Thank God!!! heart.gif


Congratulations!!!!!!

Bozzo, I have my interview scheduled also for a November 26th!!

I did my medical, it' really didn't take long and I had to do just one vaccination, which is good because I'm scared of needles yes.gif
samir et erin
kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Whoo Hoo!!!

Samir's interview date is Tuesday, November 20th!

Good luck to everyone - this is going to be the best Christmas ever! smile.gif

~Erin
Zee Bee
QUOTE(samir et erin @ Nov 17 2007, 09:16 AM) *
kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Whoo Hoo!!!

Samir's interview date is Tuesday, November 20th!

Good luck to everyone - this is going to be the best Christmas ever! smile.gif

~Erin


Good luck!!!
SandS
biggrin.gif Congratulations!!! That's fantastic...I wish you the best of luck and a great future.

Sue
ThaiStyleUSA
Congratulations!! good.gif kicking.gif
afterforever
Congratulations to all those getting an interview date! Must be a great feeling to be almost finished with this part of this long journey.
MR2nice
Good news this morning. I received an email from HCM Embassy (see below). I've already filled out the form ahead of time so she will submit it directly to the Embassy first thing Monday morning. Hopefully this will save a couple of weeks instead of waiting for the snail mail to arrive. Hopefully we'll get the interview date soon.

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We have received your fiancee's case from the National Visa Center.
Her case number is HCMxxxxxxxxxx.

We sent your fiancee an Instruction Package (Packet 3) on November 17.
The packet was sent to the following address:

xxxxx

Your fiancee is requested to return the completed DS-230 Part I to us as soon as possible. We cannot schedule your fiancee for a visa interview until we receive this form. If your fiancee has not yet received the
packet after one month of the mailing date, she can come to our office to pick-up a packet in-person or contact us to request that we mail another packet.

If you have further inquiries, please do not delete your original email with all correspondence.

Sincerely,

Information Unit Staff
Consular Section
U.S. Consulate General HCMC
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TracyOz
good.gif Way to go guys good.gif I am getting chills of happiness as you all start to come up for your interviews... and CANNOT wait for us Sept. filers to be doing the same... hard to wait though LOL... as I KNOW you all understand... so my darling SO is flying over to Aus for Xmas, and then I am flying over there for part of the (expected) Feb/March wait time, as I don't see my kiddos and I having an interview before sometime in April - so will get them off to the new year at school here in Aus. go over there - spend some time with my honey and come back in preparation for that elusive interview date... I can ONLY IMAGINE how excited you are all getting... keep us posted...
have a GREAT day
Tracy
afterforever
QUOTE(MR2nice @ Nov 17 2007, 01:30 PM) *
Good news this morning. I received an email from HCM Embassy (see below). I've already filled out the form ahead of time so she will submit it directly to the Embassy first thing Monday morning. Hopefully this will save a couple of weeks instead of waiting for the snail mail to arrive. Hopefully we'll get the interview date soon.

----------------------

We have received your fiancee's case from the National Visa Center.
Her case number is HCMxxxxxxxxxx.

We sent your fiancee an Instruction Package (Packet 3) on November 17.
The packet was sent to the following address:

xxxxx

Your fiancee is requested to return the completed DS-230 Part I to us as soon as possible. We cannot schedule your fiancee for a visa interview until we receive this form. If your fiancee has not yet received the
packet after one month of the mailing date, she can come to our office to pick-up a packet in-person or contact us to request that we mail another packet.

If you have further inquiries, please do not delete your original email with all correspondence.

Sincerely,

Information Unit Staff
Consular Section
U.S. Consulate General HCMC
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Congratulations Mr2nice! Must be a great feeling to be so close. I am not to far behind you. It looks like it took 11 days from NVC to the embassy sending you the email. NVC sent my petition on 11/15, so hopefully the embassy will have it by the end of this week.

Did you send an email to the embassy, or did they send it on their own? Unfortunately, the embassy in Thailand does not send a notification when they receive the petition, they just send out packet 3. I will send them an email at the end of the week to see what is happening. Like you, I already have the necessary packet 3 forms completed and ready to go.

Good luck!
MR2nice
QUOTE(afterforever @ Nov 18 2007, 12:48 PM) *
Congratulations Mr2nice! Must be a great feeling to be so close. I am not to far behind you. It looks like it took 11 days from NVC to the embassy sending you the email. NVC sent my petition on 11/15, so hopefully the embassy will have it by the end of this week.

Did you send an email to the embassy, or did they send it on their own? Unfortunately, the embassy in Thailand does not send a notification when they receive the petition, they just send out packet 3. I will send them an email at the end of the week to see what is happening. Like you, I already have the necessary packet 3 forms completed and ready to go.

Good luck!


Thanks afterforever. Like you said, it's a good sign to finally see the case on the move. I actually emailed the HCM Consulate back on 10/30 to inquire if they received our case because one of the CSC operator had told me that our case skipped NVC and sent to HCM directly. I'm surprise to see that they kept my email and replied back yesterday. I hope you will hear good news and I think once you can find out that they have sent out Packet 3, try and see if you can submit it in person. I'm not sure if Thai Embassy allow you to do that, but I do know that HCM Embassy allow us to pick up the packet as well as return it to their office in person. Once we found out that Packet 3 was mailed out to us, we know we can now go ahead and turn in the DS-230 Part 1 form, which my fiancee will do tomorrow.

Good Luck!
afterforever
QUOTE(MR2nice @ Nov 18 2007, 01:02 PM) *
QUOTE(afterforever @ Nov 18 2007, 12:48 PM) *
Congratulations Mr2nice! Must be a great feeling to be so close. I am not to far behind you. It looks like it took 11 days from NVC to the embassy sending you the email. NVC sent my petition on 11/15, so hopefully the embassy will have it by the end of this week.

Did you send an email to the embassy, or did they send it on their own? Unfortunately, the embassy in Thailand does not send a notification when they receive the petition, they just send out packet 3. I will send them an email at the end of the week to see what is happening. Like you, I already have the necessary packet 3 forms completed and ready to go.

Good luck!


Thanks afterforever. Like you said, it's a good sign to finally see the case on the move. I actually emailed the HCM Consulate back on 10/30 to inquire if they received our case because one of the CSC operator had told me that our case skipped NVC and sent to HCM directly. I'm surprise to see that they kept my email and replied back yesterday. I hope you will hear good news and I think once you can find out that they have sent out Packet 3, try and see if you can submit it in person. I'm not sure if Thai Embassy allow you to do that, but I do know that HCM Embassy allow us to pick up the packet as well as return it to their office in person. Once we found out that Packet 3 was mailed out to us, we know we can now go ahead and turn in the DS-230 Part 1 form, which my fiancee will do tomorrow.

Good Luck!



I sent an email off to the US Embassy in Thailand today to inquire about my case. It may have been to early to send an email but what the heck. Unfortunately, the embassy in Thailand will not let you come in to pick up, or drop off paperwork. Everything is done throught the mail. It makes it harder because the mail system is very slow there and not reliable at all. If I do not get a reply soon, I will email again.

Like you, when we know that packet 3 has been sent we will send in the DS-230 Part one.

Good luck!
MR2nice
QUOTE(afterforever @ Nov 18 2007, 05:01 PM) *
I sent an email off to the US Embassy in Thailand today to inquire about my case. It may have been to early to send an email but what the heck. Unfortunately, the embassy in Thailand will not let you come in to pick up, or drop off paperwork. Everything is done throught the mail. It makes it harder because the mail system is very slow there and not reliable at all. If I do not get a reply soon, I will email again.

Like you, when we know that packet 3 has been sent we will send in the DS-230 Part one.

Good luck!


Yes, mail in HCM is also slow as I've analyzed previous VJ Members to determine the approximate timeline for send and receive (2 weeks). I'm trying to do my best to find any ways that I can to make up some of the time lost. good.gif
afterforever
QUOTE(MR2nice @ Nov 18 2007, 05:19 PM) *
QUOTE(afterforever @ Nov 18 2007, 05:01 PM) *
I sent an email off to the US Embassy in Thailand today to inquire about my case. It may have been to early to send an email but what the heck. Unfortunately, the embassy in Thailand will not let you come in to pick up, or drop off paperwork. Everything is done throught the mail. It makes it harder because the mail system is very slow there and not reliable at all. If I do not get a reply soon, I will email again.

Like you, when we know that packet 3 has been sent we will send in the DS-230 Part one.

Good luck!


Yes, mail in HCM is also slow as I've analyzed previous VJ Members to determine the approximate timeline for send and receive (2 weeks). I'm trying to do my best to find any ways that I can to make up some of the time lost. good.gif


I want my fiancee to get her interview as soon as possible also but since I am planning to be at the interview, I am hoping it will not take place until after the holiday madness. LAX International Airport is a horrible place to be during the holidays. Been there, done that. So maybe for me it is good the mail is a little bit slow. smile.gif
afterforever
Just received an email from the embassy in Thailand. They have not received my file yet. Hopefully it will be there this week. Waiting as usual. blink.gif
MR2nice
QUOTE(afterforever @ Nov 18 2007, 08:40 PM) *
Just received an email from the embassy in Thailand. They have not received my file yet. Hopefully it will be there this week. Waiting as usual. blink.gif


Give it a couple of more days. I'm sure you will hear something before week's end. Ours took 10 days to get there and I am hoping that won't be the case for you. Good Luck! good.gif
Annette
Alan is going to call the embassy in Dublin tomorrow to see about Packet 4 as we are getting really anxious with the holidays coming and things shutting down early. *sigh* I am thinking and beleiving that we wil get good news. I'll keep you posted.

Ever Hopeful in a "so-called-90 day-world"
Annette
RosemarieL
QUOTE(Annette @ Nov 20 2007, 05:44 AM) *
Alan is going to call the embassy in Dublin tomorrow to see about Packet 4 as we are getting really anxious with the holidays coming and things shutting down early. *sigh* I am thinking and beleiving that we wil get good news. I'll keep you posted.

Ever Hopeful in a "so-called-90 day-world"
Annette


I got my interview date from the Department of State. They were very helpful.

DOS is Department of State - +1 202 663 1225
Press Option 1 then Option 0 to speak to a Visa specialist

If you have your consulate case number they will talk to you. The advantage is the significantly cheaper cost of calling!!
samir et erin
I just received a call from Samir. His interview lasted only 10 minutes and we're approved!!!

WOW nearly 7 months for a 10 minute interview. laughing.gif Can't describe how happy I am that this leg of the journey is over. We have to wait around 8 days for the visa and we are planning to be reunited on December 7th. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Good luck to all of you out there waiting! star_smile.gif

~Erin

RosemarieL
QUOTE(samir et erin @ Nov 20 2007, 02:07 PM) *
I just received a call from Samir. His interview lasted only 10 minutes and we're approved!!!

WOW nearly 7 months for a 10 minute interview. laughing.gif Can't describe how happy I am that this leg of the journey is over. We have to wait around 8 days for the visa and we are planning to be reunited on December 7th. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Good luck to all of you out there waiting! star_smile.gif

~Erin


Congratulations kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
eric_and_teresa
QUOTE(samir et erin @ Nov 20 2007, 08:07 AM) *
I just received a call from Samir. His interview lasted only 10 minutes and we're approved!!!

WOW nearly 7 months for a 10 minute interview. laughing.gif Can't describe how happy I am that this leg of the journey is over. We have to wait around 8 days for the visa and we are planning to be reunited on December 7th. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Good luck to all of you out there waiting! star_smile.gif

~Erin


Congratulations!!!!! kicking.gif
Zee Bee
QUOTE(samir et erin @ Nov 20 2007, 09:07 AM) *
I just received a call from Samir. His interview lasted only 10 minutes and we're approved!!!

WOW nearly 7 months for a 10 minute interview. laughing.gif Can't describe how happy I am that this leg of the journey is over. We have to wait around 8 days for the visa and we are planning to be reunited on December 7th. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Good luck to all of you out there waiting! star_smile.gif

~Erin


Congratulations!!!!
MR2nice
QUOTE(samir et erin @ Nov 20 2007, 06:07 AM) *
I just received a call from Samir. His interview lasted only 10 minutes and we're approved!!!

WOW nearly 7 months for a 10 minute interview. laughing.gif Can't describe how happy I am that this leg of the journey is over. We have to wait around 8 days for the visa and we are planning to be reunited on December 7th. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Good luck to all of you out there waiting! star_smile.gif

~Erin



That's Awesome!!! Congratulations!! kicking.gif good.gif
SandS
That's Fantastic! I'm very happy for you. These are exciting times!! You did a great job with all the paperwork. Say congratulations to Samir.

Sue
StoryAngel
QUOTE(samir et erin @ Nov 20 2007, 03:07 PM) *
I just received a call from Samir. His interview lasted only 10 minutes and we're approved!!!

WOW nearly 7 months for a 10 minute interview. laughing.gif Can't describe how happy I am that this leg of the journey is over. We have to wait around 8 days for the visa and we are planning to be reunited on December 7th. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Good luck to all of you out there waiting! star_smile.gif

~Erin

Great news! Really happy for you! kicking.gif

I sent back the packet 3 stuff to the Amsterdam Consulate today... now waiting for packet 4 and dates for medical and interview. My SO is coming here in 3 weeks and it would be so perfect if he was here for my interview!! We'll see... smile.gif
Annette
We got our interview date December 7, well tentatively...he will need to confirm next week. I am hopeful though!

Thanks for all the support, gang! good.gif *hugs*

Annette
StoryAngel
Wish you all the best Annette! good.gif
jlogajan
Our interview date of December 26, 2007 just showed up on the Moscow Embassy website.

NVC receive date was Nov 1. Today is Nov 20.

Interview dates for Moscow Embassy must be assigned automatically, since we haven't received any info packet yet, let alone returned anything to them.
MR2nice
QUOTE(jlogajan @ Nov 20 2007, 12:40 PM) *
Our interview date of December 26, 2007 just showed up on the Moscow Embassy website.

NVC receive date was Nov 1. Today is Nov 20.

Interview dates for Moscow Embassy must be assigned automatically, since we haven't received any info packet yet, let alone returned anything to them.


Congratulations!! good.gif
RosemarieL
QUOTE(Annette @ Nov 20 2007, 08:09 PM) *
We got our interview date December 7, well tentatively...he will need to confirm next week. I am hopeful though!

Thanks for all the support, gang! good.gif *hugs*

Annette


Great news good.gif
Annette
Thanks Rosemarie, I'm still a little nervous though as it's only a 'tentative' appointment. I think I will ask my fiance if he will call the number you provided Rosemarie, as I would rather have something more concrete. Will keep you posted.

Annette


QUOTE(RosemarieL @ Nov 20 2007, 02:17 PM) *
QUOTE(Annette @ Nov 20 2007, 08:09 PM) *
We got our interview date December 7, well tentatively...he will need to confirm next week. I am hopeful though!

Thanks for all the support, gang! good.gif *hugs*

Annette


Great news good.gif

afterforever
QUOTE(jlogajan @ Nov 20 2007, 12:40 PM) *
Our interview date of December 26, 2007 just showed up on the Moscow Embassy website.

NVC receive date was Nov 1. Today is Nov 20.

Interview dates for Moscow Embassy must be assigned automatically, since we haven't received any info packet yet, let alone returned anything to them.



Congratulations!!
eric_and_teresa
QUOTE(Annette @ Nov 19 2007, 11:44 PM) *
Alan is going to call the embassy in Dublin tomorrow to see about Packet 4 as we are getting really anxious with the holidays coming and things shutting down early. *sigh* I am thinking and beleiving that we wil get good news. I'll keep you posted.

Ever Hopeful in a "so-called-90 day-world"
Annette



Hey Annette!!!! We miss having you here smile.gif

I hope you guys get good news when Allan calls. **fingers crossed**

Keep us posted!

HUGS!!!!
Arinola
QUOTE(samir et erin @ Nov 20 2007, 08:07 AM) *
I just received a call from Samir. His interview lasted only 10 minutes and we're approved!!!

WOW nearly 7 months for a 10 minute interview. laughing.gif Can't describe how happy I am that this leg of the journey is over. We have to wait around 8 days for the visa and we are planning to be reunited on December 7th. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Good luck to all of you out there waiting! star_smile.gif

~Erin



Congratulations and happy reunion. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
samir et erin
Thanks, everyone, for the congrats!

Its nice to see May filers getting interview dates. good.gif

Good luck to everyone.

kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
Annette
SO happy for you Samir et Erin! You give all of still playing the waiting game much hope. All the besat you guys. You did it! biggrin.gif YAY YOU!

Ever Hopeful in a so-called "90 Day World'


Annette
Annette
Thanks so much Teresa, *hugs* How are things going for you and Eric? Drop me a note soon so we can get caught up!

Annette


QUOTE(eric_and_teresa @ Nov 20 2007, 06:12 PM) *
QUOTE(Annette @ Nov 19 2007, 11:44 PM) *
Alan is going to call the embassy in Dublin tomorrow to see about Packet 4 as we are getting really anxious with the holidays coming and things shutting down early. *sigh* I am thinking and beleiving that we wil get good news. I'll keep you posted.

Ever Hopeful in a "so-called-90 day-world"
Annette



Hey Annette!!!! We miss having you here smile.gif

I hope you guys get good news when Allan calls. **fingers crossed**

Keep us posted!

HUGS!!!!
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