Got interview date, now have questions about ACH

[roger&meiya 0]

Well, finally got confirmation from DOS as well as P4 in the mail, my Meiya will be interviewing for the K1 visa on 9/29. Yes!

I intend to be there as well to support her. Now, I remember I read here somewhere about the American Citizen Hour (ACH) at GUZ consulate. But I can't seem to find any detail about this on the GUZ Consulate homepage. Does anyone know where to look there for the official info? I just want to confirm that the ACH is only held on Mondays. Also, my recollection is that it's sometime in the afternoon, 2-3pm, is that right? Do I need to make appointment in advance? Thanks a lot for the help.

[Djwalker60 1]

Well, finally got confirmation from DOS as well as P4 in the mail, my Meiya will be interviewing for the K1 visa on 9/29. Yes!

I intend to be there as well to support her. Now, I remember I read here somewhere about the American Citizen Hour (ACH) at GUZ consulate. But I can't seem to find any detail about this on the GUZ Consulate homepage. Does anyone know where to look there for the official info? I just want to confirm that the ACH is only held on Mondays. Also, my recollection is that it's sometime in the afternoon, 2-3pm, is that right? Do I need to make appointment in advance? Thanks a lot for the help.

No Appointment necessary for the ACH, be there around 2:00pm. They will actually start calling numbers at 2:30. I was there at 2:00pm and when I was there, there were 5 other American men there to support their wives/Fiancee's. I believe it is a good use of time, especially because the man / woman you talk to maybe the person to interview your fiancee. I told them I was there to support my wife and ask if there were any issues we should be concerned about. I was open and honest with the man. Best of luck to you and your fiancee.

Dan

[Eric & Jin 10]

Well, finally got confirmation from DOS as well as P4 in the mail, my Meiya will be interviewing for the K1 visa on 9/29. Yes!

I intend to be there as well to support her. Now, I remember I read here somewhere about the American Citizen Hour (ACH) at GUZ consulate. But I can't seem to find any detail about this on the GUZ Consulate homepage. Does anyone know where to look there for the official info? I just want to confirm that the ACH is only held on Mondays. Also, my recollection is that it's sometime in the afternoon, 2-3pm, is that right? Do I need to make appointment in advance? Thanks a lot for the help.

If you are going to be in GUZ anyway then I would recommend that you attend ACH. It will allow you to familiarize yourself with the Consulate building and also will give you a chance to ask any questions that you might have about the visa process. I have seen where some people say that they were not able to ask any specific questions about their case however that was not what I experienced - the VO that I spoke with was very accommodating and was more than happy to answer specific questions that I had about our case. As it has already been stated - no appointment is necessary, just show up at around 2:00 on Monday afternoon.

http://guangzhou.usembassy-china.org.cn/contactiv.html

U.S. citizen petitioners who would like general information on the Immigrant Visa process in Guangzhou may attend an information session hosted by consular officers on Mondays at 14:30. We recommend that you arrive at the consulate around 14:00 in order to go through security check procedures. At 14:30, we will stop admitting petitioners into the Immigrant Visa waiting room and will promptly begin the session at that time. The aim of these sessions is to address frequently-asked questions and provide you with a better understanding of the process. Additional materials for cases that have already been interviewed will not be accepted during these sessions.

Due to workload constraints, U.S. citizen petitioners will only be allowed to ask questions about petitions they have filed (or are in the process of filing) themselves.

[Darnell 8,478]

ACS info, for any 'notary' work - http://guangzhou.usembassy-china.org.cn/appointment_system_for_american_citizens_services030708.html

ACH info at the bottom of this page - http://guangzhou.usembassy-china.org.cn/contactiv.html

Edited August 30, 2010 by Darnell

[roger&meiya 0]

Thanks, Djwalker60, Eric & Jin, and as usual Darnell. I have a follow up question since I see sometime they allow discussion about our own case. So when at ACH, can I bring my files/paperwork and show them a specific paper/form/etc, or can they pull up my case files, or both?

[Eric & Jin 10]

Thanks, Djwalker60, Eric & Jin, and as usual Darnell. I have a follow up question since I see sometime they allow discussion about our own case. So when at ACH, can I bring my files/paperwork and show them a specific paper/form/etc, or can they pull up my case files, or both?

They have access to your electronic file at ACH but not to your paper file. In my case NVC had entered my DOB into their system incorrectly before sending my file to GUZ. During ACH I tried to find out if my DOB had been entered incorrectly into GUZ's system as well but they could not tell me - the VO looked through our electronic file and even called his supervisor over to look as well and neither of them could find my DOB anywhere within the electronic file. They were very nice about it though and made a note of my correct DOB in the electronic file just in case it happened to come up in my wife's interview. So if you have a question about a specific form I would definitely take it with you to ACH as they may not have access to it in their system - they will definitely not have access to your paper file at ACH as I found out.

Edited August 30, 2010 by Eric & Jin

[floridadave 195]

Good luck to both of you!

[roger&meiya 0]

Thanks for sharing your experience. It definitely helps a lot. Knowing is half of the battle...

They have access to your electronic file at ACH but not to your paper file. In my case NVC had entered my DOB into their system incorrectly before sending my file to GUZ. During ACH I tried to find out if my DOB had been entered incorrectly into GUZ's system as well but they could not tell me - the VO looked through our electronic file and even called his supervisor over to look as well and neither of them could find my DOB anywhere within the electronic file. They were very nice about it though and made a note of my correct DOB in the electronic file just in case it happened to come up in my wife's interview. So if you have a question about a specific form I would definitely take it with you to ACH as they may not have access to it in their system - they will definitely not have access to your paper file at ACH as I found out.

Good luck to you guys too!

Good luck to both of you!

[Ryan H 3,812]

Well, finally got confirmation from DOS as well as P4 in the mail, my Meiya will be interviewing for the K1 visa on 9/29. Yes!

Good luck and please report how everything goes!