Case Complete to Interview September 2017

[daisybright 34]

As of today, no date received for interview. Numerous calls to NVC and emailed Embassy, still nothing. Did an expedite request yesterday. Will see what happens.

@JBMG

[Louie1988 58]

Hi,

I still don't have my interview date, and as some of you told me a couple days ago, I am trying to talk to a supervisor at the NVC. I called them twice, and they never let me talk to a supervisor, both times they gave me excuses and nothing happened. So, once again I don't know what to do. I already talked to my lawyer in the USA and she said that I have to be patient and wait.

Well, I don't know if there is anything else I can try to do, at this point I'm just sharing with you guys.

[heyusa 118]

Had my interview at 14:00 today. Arrived at the embassy around 13:50 and waited for a bit for the security to let me and my USC husband inside the big glass cubicle (security check). When we got inside, I asked if my husband was allowed to accompany me and they said yes, but that only I would be interviewed. Next, our bags went through the security check and we were asked to turn off our phones. We left everything there except for the big pile of papers I had taken with me. The security workers were chuckling a bit when they saw all the paperwork I had with me  .. 

We then proceeded to the embassy and waited there for approx. 10 minutes until I was asked to come to the counter and present some of the original documents (birth certificate, marriage certificate and my criminal records papers + passport and only one passport size photo). There were no other interviews today, just a couple of Americans before us but they weren't there for visas, I suppose They left and we were invited to speak to the consul (I think he was just new at the job since there was another man beside him). He commented on my husband's tattoos and said he liked them. That kind of set the mood already, it was a pretty relaxed atmosphere. I then had to do the fingerprints and take an oath. 

The consul was looking through our papers a bit and asked us how we met, what my husband does here in my country, how long he has been living here, how does he like it, what our plans are, some comments about a picture he saw in the stack we sent to the USCIS last year, which led to them to some small talk about skateboarding etc... Also, I was asked to briefly mention if I had previously been to the States. As he was looking through our stack of evidence we had sent with our application, he said that we have a LOT of information. He never asked to see anything I brought (no pictures or additional proof gathered after the initial application back in September of 2016). 

After we had probably been in the booth for maybe 8-10 minutes (not sure, didn't check the time), he gave me the domestic violence pamphlet to look through and said everything looks fine and they should have my visa packet and passport ready for collection TOMORROW. Then the lady who collected my papers said she will look if she can manage it within a day and said she will let me know by phone :).. So, we'll see. 

Status on the CEAC still shows Ready, so I am not sure if it will really make it through AP to Issued tomorrow within the working hours... Will keep you all posted. Overall a pleasant experience!!!

Can't wait to have the visa in my hands

[amul 229]

On 8/11/2017 at 4:26 PM, JBMG said:

GOOD LUCK ON YOUR INTERVIEWS NEXT WEEK!! 

 

Sending you all good vibes!!! 

 

@Dre876 @Eignes1009 @Jody-ann @brenthensarling @SP&SP @Aaza @amul @JessieABC @dream4200 @Exan @heyusa @JB209

 

VJ display name	USCIS Priority Date (PD)	Visa Class	Interview - Country	Interview - City	Received Interview Notification	Interview
Dre876	6/29/2016	CR2	Jamaica	Kingston	6/28/2017	8/14/2017
Eignes1009	9/26/2016	IR1	Philippines	Calamba	6/29/2017	8/14/2017
Jody-ann	12/29/2015	IR1	Jamaica	Kingston	6/27/2017	8/15/2017
brenthensarling	10/19/2016	CR1	Australia	Sydney	7/18/2017	8/15/2017
SP&SP	7/22/2016	CR1	Kenya	Nairobi	6/29/2017	8/16/2017
aaza	11/18/2016	CR1	Pakistan	Islamabad	6/30/2017	8/16/2017
amul	9/12/2016	CR1	India	New Delhi	6/30/2017	8/16/2017
JessieABC	9/26/2016	CR1	United Kingdom	London	7/13/2017	8/16/2017
dream4200	11/11/2016	E3	Zimbabwe	Harare	6/28/2017	8/17/2017
Exan	6/6/2016	IR1	Haiti	Port au Prince	6/28/2017	8/17/2017
heyusa	9/16/2016	CR1	Estonia	Tallinn	7/14/2017	8/17/2017
JB209	7/5/2016	CR1	Colombia	Bogotá	6/29/2017	8/18/2017

Thank you @JBMG  -- we are thrilled! Visa approved! Passport ready for pick up already. 😍

 

Hope all goes smoothly for everyone else too! 

[JBMG 890]

1 hour ago, Louie1988 said:

Hi,

I still don't have my interview date, and as some of you told me a couple days ago, I am trying to talk to a supervisor at the NVC. I called them twice, and they never let me talk to a supervisor, both times they gave me excuses and nothing happened. So, once again I don't know what to do. I already talked to my lawyer in the USA and she said that I have to be patient and wait.

Well, I don't know if there is anything else I can try to do, at this point I'm just sharing with you guys.

Nothing will happen at this point until you contact your congressman... they're the only one that can really put pressure on them.. Your lawyer should be advising you this... 

[JBMG 890]

1 hour ago, heyusa said:

Had my interview at 14:00 today. Arrived at the embassy around 13:50 and waited for a bit for the security to let me and my USC husband inside the big glass cubicle (security check). When we got inside, I asked if my husband was allowed to accompany me and they said yes, but that only I would be interviewed. Next, our bags went through the security check and we were asked to turn off our phones. We left everything there except for the big pile of papers I had taken with me. The security workers were chuckling a bit when they saw all the paperwork I had with me  .. 

We then proceeded to the embassy and waited there for approx. 10 minutes until I was asked to come to the counter and present some of the original documents (birth certificate, marriage certificate and my criminal records papers + passport and only one passport size photo). There were no other interviews today, just a couple of Americans before us but they weren't there for visas, I suppose They left and we were invited to speak to the consul (I think he was just new at the job since there was another man beside him). He commented on my husband's tattoos and said he liked them. That kind of set the mood already, it was a pretty relaxed atmosphere. I then had to do the fingerprints and take an oath. 

The consul was looking through our papers a bit and asked us how we met, what my husband does here in my country, how long he has been living here, how does he like it, what our plans are, some comments about a picture he saw in the stack we sent to the USCIS last year, which led to them to some small talk about skateboarding etc... Also, I was asked to briefly mention if I had previously been to the States. As he was looking through our stack of evidence we had sent with our application, he said that we have a LOT of information. He never asked to see anything I brought (no pictures or additional proof gathered after the initial application back in September of 2016). 

After we had probably been in the booth for maybe 8-10 minutes (not sure, didn't check the time), he gave me the domestic violence pamphlet to look through and said everything looks fine and they should have my visa packet and passport ready for collection TOMORROW. Then the lady who collected my papers said she will look if she can manage it within a day and said she will let me know by phone :).. So, we'll see. 

Status on the CEAC still shows Ready, so I am not sure if it will really make it through AP to Issued tomorrow within the working hours... Will keep you all posted. Overall a pleasant experience!!!

Can't wait to have the visa in my hands

Congrats!!! Thank you for sharing.

 

Please copy/paste it into your timeline as well. You'll notice there is an area where it says "submit review" 

 

[Louie1988 58]

1 minute ago, JBMG said:

Nothing will happen at this point until you contact your congressman... they're the only one that can really put pressure on them.. Your lawyer should be advising you this... 

I already sent an email to the congressman, I'm waiting for an answer. Should I try him over the phone? 

[daisybright 34]

@Louie1988 and @JBMG ....looks like Brazil Embassy is short handed. Saw many many job vacancies. Could be reason for delay. I was checking the US Embassy where I'm to be interviewd, so I looked at Brazil too.

[JBMG 890]

7 minutes ago, Louie1988 said:

I already sent an email to the congressman, I'm waiting for an answer. Should I try him over the phone? 

yes.  Anyway you can to get a hold of someone.. def no worries on putting pressure on them.. i haven't tried but i've ready from several others, that it helped them out by contacting them... 

[Mamad-78ky 51]

Good morning my Friends! How are you?

I received yesterday Thursday at 15: 15mn my passport with the visa and an envelop sealed. 

It was a very long process,  Therefore patient, will pass

I thank God the Almighty

I pray for all too May God help you!

[Exan 27]

Visa approved but check status says ready

[heyusa 118]

5 minutes ago, Exan said:

Visa approved but check status says ready

Same here  did they say anything about how long you'll need to wait for the passport? Congrats btw!!

[green line2017 299]

1 hour ago, Mamad-78ky said:

Good morning my Friends! How are you?

I received yesterday Thursday at 15: 15mn my passport with the visa and an envelop sealed. 

It was a very long process,  Therefore patient, will pass

I thank God the Almighty

I pray for all too May God help you!

I'ts over congratulations and good luck with Poe

[Exan 27]

10 minutes ago, heyusa said:

Same here  did they say anything about how long you'll need to wait for the passport? Congrats btw!!

5 days

[heyusa 118]

Interview yesterday and for about 21 hours after the interview it still showed status as Ready on CEAC, now it is a bit after noon here and it has changed to Administrative Processing. Hope to see Issued really soon..

Edited August 18, 2017 by heyusa