Post-interview fears (Paris) [edited title]

[brian-and-aurore 1]

I had my K-1 interview in Paris France last Thursday.

I was ready (a big and well organized binder !) but very stressed since it's something so important. Anyway, long story short, Madame Le Consul didn't want to see any proof of relationship and never said the words "you are approved". All she said was something like "the papers seem to be fine" and then "so we should be able to process the visa in 7 to 10 days". Things are, I don't like this "should" and I'm freaking out. I keep doubting myself about signing everything, about giving enough and I keep doubting them : what if they forgot something ? I remember they never asked me to sign any of the attached additional sheets I enclosed for the I-157 (the one that does not require a signature, but still, I'm worried). Of course, all this only came to my mind after I was out of the embassy. The process was so fast (I was out by 2:25) that I feel like it was an out of body experience and that I don't remember much. Do they systematically give you a color slip if you're not approved ? Why don't they say it, just to cover their butts in case they change their minds ? And I forgot to write down the envelope's tracking number so I'm back in the horrible waiting-and-watching the mailbox period. Please VJers, help me find some peace and sleep !

[Afrikan Queen 11]

I think you were approved. 7-10 days was just an estimate and can longer or shorter. I'd say a congratulations is in order!

[Sunshine Times 7]

I had my K-1 interview in Paris France last Thursday.

I was ready (a big and well organized binder !) but very stressed since it's something so important. Anyway, long story short, Madame Le Consul didn't want to see any proof of relationship and never said the words "you are approved". All she said was something like "the papers seem to be fine" and then "so we should be able to process the visa in 7 to 10 days". Things are, I don't like this "should" and I'm freaking out. I keep doubting myself about signing everything, about giving enough and I keep doubting them : what if they forgot something ? I remember they never asked me to sign any of the attached additional sheets I enclosed for the I-157 (the one that does not require a signature, but still, I'm worried). Of course, all this only came to my mind after I was out of the embassy. The process was so fast (I was out by 2:25) that I feel like it was an out of body experience and that I don't remember much. Do they systematically give you a color slip if you're not approved ? Why don't they say it, just to cover their butts in case they change their minds ? And I forgot to write down the envelope's tracking number so I'm back in the horrible waiting-and-watching the mailbox period. Please VJers, help me find some peace and sleep !

I'd be more than happy with that response.

[bruno. 4]

Yeah I think you're fine.

From what I read they never say the words "you are approved". For me they said "if everything goes well you'll should get your visa in 7 to 10 days"

The consul didn't want to see any of my nice pictures and other documents either. That's just how the French embassy is ; it's not a high fraud country so they don't ask a lot of proof / documents.

So again you have nothing to worry about.

[Inky 1,111]

Never said I was approved either.

Suppose they cannot say you are in case something happens and they cant approve it.

The interviewer does not have final say and has to pass the papers ahead to be final approval.

[dogspot 90]

Quit worrying...you will receive your visa in 7-10 days.

[Brad and Vika 129]

Sounds like you are approved. The "should" was likely a hedge against the visa taking ten days, and nothing to worry about.

[I+H 11]

I had my K-1 interview in Paris France last Thursday.

I was ready (a big and well organized binder !) but very stressed since it's something so important. Anyway, long story short, Madame Le Consul didn't want to see any proof of relationship and never said the words "you are approved". All she said was something like "the papers seem to be fine" and then "so we should be able to process the visa in 7 to 10 days". Things are, I don't like this "should" and I'm freaking out. I keep doubting myself about signing everything, about giving enough and I keep doubting them : what if they forgot something ? I remember they never asked me to sign any of the attached additional sheets I enclosed for the I-157 (the one that does not require a signature, but still, I'm worried). Of course, all this only came to my mind after I was out of the embassy. The process was so fast (I was out by 2:25) that I feel like it was an out of body experience and that I don't remember much. Do they systematically give you a color slip if you're not approved ? Why don't they say it, just to cover their butts in case they change their minds ? And I forgot to write down the envelope's tracking number so I'm back in the horrible waiting-and-watching the mailbox period. Please VJers, help me find some peace and sleep !

What color was your slip? That is usually an indicator. I think different color slips have different meanings. Someone correct me if I am wrong.

But I am with everyone else, it does sound like you got approved.

Congratulations! And best of luck with the start of your new lives!

[Aztec&Taino 144]

I had my K-1 interview in Paris France last Thursday.

I was ready (a big and well organized binder !) but very stressed since it's something so important. Anyway, long story short, Madame Le Consul didn't want to see any proof of relationship and never said the words "you are approved". All she said was something like "the papers seem to be fine" and then "so we should be able to process the visa in 7 to 10 days". Things are, I don't like this "should" and I'm freaking out. I keep doubting myself about signing everything, about giving enough and I keep doubting them : what if they forgot something ? I remember they never asked me to sign any of the attached additional sheets I enclosed for the I-157 (the one that does not require a signature, but still, I'm worried). Of course, all this only came to my mind after I was out of the embassy. The process was so fast (I was out by 2:25) that I feel like it was an out of body experience and that I don't remember much. Do they systematically give you a color slip if you're not approved ? Why don't they say it, just to cover their butts in case they change their minds ? And I forgot to write down the envelope's tracking number so I'm back in the horrible waiting-and-watching the mailbox period. Please VJers, help me find some peace and sleep !

Congratulations on your visa approval!

[brian-and-aurore 1]

I didn't get a slip. I just wanted to make sure that since they did not give me a slip it means that we are approved. Because when you're not, they do give you a slip, right ? That's what I had read.

[I+H 11]

I didn't get a slip. I just wanted to make sure that since they did not give me a slip it means that we are approved. Because when you're not, they do give you a slip, right ? That's what I had read.

I'v heard different things. Pink slip means you are, blue means administrative processing, white more info needed. Who knows? Every consulate is different. I say without a slip I'm sure you are! I definatly wouldn't worry about it. Awesome!

[brian-and-aurore 1]

And what do you guys think about them not asking me to sign the attached additional sheets I used with the I-157 (there was not enough room on the form to list all the places I went to school nor my employers for the last 2 years). I know the I-157 does not have a part for signature but I myself wrote on the additional sheets "signature of applicant" and "date", which I left unsigned and undated for the interview since you're not supposed to sign anything without them watching you.

I guess I'm just worried about them forgetting this detail and sending back the pages for me to sign - which would delay the visa...

[Otto 83]

**Topic is Interview/Embassy related and may be most appropriate in US Embassy/Consulate Discussion (rather than K-1 Process/Procedure); moving thread there.

[newlyweds2010 208]

I'm quite sure that you would have noticed if they had denied you...

Congrats!

[bruno. 4]

Don't torture yourself while over-thinking what happened at the embassy.

I had a look back at the forms and only the DS-156 and DS-156k need to be signed not the DS-157 so I think you're fine.

Just go out, spend some time away from any immigration topic and relax. If you have a hobby, spend time doing that and you'll forget about this and you'll feel better.