Consulate Review: Jamaica
Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
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April 30, 2018 |
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The journey is finally over! First of all, thank you, Visa Journey! Without this forum, I don't know how I would have gotten through this. I saw a lot of persons told me that usually the petitioner is the one on the forum, in my case I was the beneficiary and I was the one that was heavily involved in the process because my husband is busy and not so techie.
Anyways, to get into it. The longest wait was the I-130, constant refreshing, constantly looking at what dates that were being processed at this website - https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/, but when I found visa journey, I soon discovered that it was 2 months behind and that gave me hope. I traveled throughout the time my petition was in, I was told that I would get turned back at POE because they might think I won't return. However, that never happened. Just ensure you carry a job letter and any other proof when you travel even though they never asked for one.
I was in the US when I submitted the package to NVC in January, so I was there to help my husband compile all the documents. They received it Jan 19 and I got a case complete February 20th. So this part of the process took 4 weeks. I got an interview date at the end of February, as I was told that the embassy sends over available slots at the end of the month. My date was April 26th. 2 months after case complete. Was not pleased about this but what to do but wait.
I ensured I compiled all the documents needed and all evidence I had of my relationship. That was pictures, bank statement and all financial documents. I also sorted them so that it was very easy to find whatever was requested from me.
AT the Interview:
I had a 7:00 appointment, so I got there at 6:30. Joined a line and got to the security checkpoint. Unfortunately, my husband had his asthma pump and visor eye drops and I had some lipstick on my back and was turned back out. We thought, oh well, we just need to go and put the stuff in the car and get back in line. Unfortunately, the securities were having it. They sent us across the street to go stand with the applicants who had 8:00 am an appointment. It was so hot and uncomfortable. I asked why were we being sent there, they said it was a security breach and we are being punished so they will call us when they are ready but we will be sent back inside to do our appointment. It was not until 7:45 where we joined the line again to go back in. So a little word of advice, do not take anything but documents to the embassy.
We got to the first counter and was given a number and told to wait for our number to be called. We waited, however, numbers after we were being called and that made us a little anxious. But not to worry guys, we later found out that it's not in any specific order because different agents have the documents. When my number was called, all she took was the birth certificate, police record, passport copy, pictures. Everything else she had and didn't need them. We were then told to sit down and wait for the consular to call us.
INTERVIEW:
My husband and I went up (yes the petitioner was with me)
We were asked to raise our hand and take the oath.
He asked me:
Have you ever committed any crime?
He asked my husband, are you filing for her?
He asked about crime again (not sure if he forgot he asked me)
He asked if I have ever been to the US
If I have any US visa, when was it issued, I said 2011
When did we meet, I told him 2011, he then asked, so you met him when you went up, I said no, I met him online and my first visa was actually 2007.
He said have you ever been to any other countries? I said yes, he said to name them. I listed all 5
He then asked, have you ever spent more than 6 months in any of these countries, I said no.
He asked if our parents were at the wedding, told him no, he said why? I told him because our wedding was not planned.
I then saw he ticked a bracket on a form he had and then he said, seems you have been approved. So I said thank you butttt then the questions continued.
He asked my husband where he was born, he told him. He then asked me, how did my husband reach to the states.
he said have you ever met his parents? I said yes
He said have you guys done a trip together? I told him
He said what are their names? I told him
So I told him I have pictures with them if he would like to see, thats when he said, no thats Ok, I dont doubt you.
I was like then why tell me I am approved then go back and ask me all these questions. lol
I have a trip this week so I needed my passport to be returned to me immediately, so i asked for it and it was returned the same day at 2:00 with visa stamped and package prepared.
Thanks again for all the support, and sorry for such long detailed review, I can't help myself lol. Feel free to contact me and ask me any questions
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Very Good |
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