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siebu09   1

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Hi my fellow vjers i have just received the news that my case is closed at the nvc stage and now i have to get ready for interview and i would like for you guys to help me with that, what are easy ways in getting everything in order from the folder down to the ways to dress all your advice will be of much help to me so i would like to say thank you in advance..

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Divs   35

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Hi my fellow vjers i have just received the news that my case is closed at the nvc stage and now i have to get ready for interview and i would like for you guys to help me with that, what are easy ways in getting everything in order from the folder down to the ways to dress all your advice will be of much help to me so i would like to say thank you in advance..

Although I'm not sure how it works in your country, I think there are a few basic things to keep in mind at the time of the interview.

1. Do not be nervous.

2. Remain calm and collected.

3. Always answer to the point.

4. Do not volunteer any information.

5. Dress comfortably and smartly.

6. If you do not understand a question, make it a point to ask the consular officer to repeat it.

7. Be prepared with all sorts of evidentiary proof, right from logs of emails/calls/chats, pictures, money transfers, to everything. No evidence is too much evidence as far as this process is concerned.

8. Speak out with clarity. Do not mumble/stutter/stammer, as these are signs of low confidence/lack of confidence.

9. Be pleasant and have a smile on your face when the consular officer greets you.

I think this should be good enough. You'll do just fine. You could also go to your country's/consulate's review page and check the various questions people have been asked in there. That helped me a great deal, and I'm sure it would help you too. Good luck!

07/14/2011 Wedding

USCIS (187 days)

08/16/2011 I-130 filed

08/19/2011 NOA1
02/22/2012 NOA2

NVC (14 days)
03/08/2012 NVC case #, IIN, emailed DS-3032
03/13/2012 AOS invoiced & paid
03/14/2012 AOS package mailed
03/16/2012 DS-3032 acceptance
03/19/2012 IV bill invoiced and paid
03/20/2012 DS-230 package sent
03/22/2012 Case Complete
04/10/2012 Interview date assigned; packet IV received
MEDICALS/US CONSULATE/POE
05/02/2012 Medicals
05/09/2012 Interview APPROVED
05/11/2012 Visa in hand
05/24/2012 POE TORONTO
06/28/2012 Got SSN and Green Card

ROC

02/27/2014 Package sent

02/28/2014 NOA1

03/28/2014 Biometrics

06/20/2014 Approved

06/22/2014 Got the 10-yr GC
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03/03/2015 Package sent

03/10/2015 Check encashed

03/13/2015 NOA

03/26/2015 Fingerprints

04/27/2015 In line

06/19/2015 Interview letter

07/23/2015 Interview

08/19/2015 Oath ceremony

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calibob   73

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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Hi my fellow vjers i have just received the news that my case is closed at the nvc stage and now i have to get ready for interview and i would like for you guys to help me with that, what are easy ways in getting everything in order from the folder down to the ways to dress all your advice will be of much help to me so i would like to say thank you in advance..

Consular Interview prep page and Loto's " How to bring a spouse to the US " should give you a good grip on the subject. Best of luck!!

Bob

  • Married in Manila: 08/20/2010
  • I-130 Sent to lockbox: 10/01/2010
  • I-130 Received: 10/03/2010
  • NOA-1 Received: 10/04/2010
  • NOA-2 Received: 02/01/2011
  • Received NVC: 02/08/2011
  • AOS Bill Generated: 02/10/2011
  • AOS Bill Paid: 02/10/2011
  • DS 3032 Emailed: 02/10/2011
  • IV Bill Generated: 02/14/2011
  • IV Bill Paid: 02/14/2011
  • IV Packet Received @ NVC:02/22/2011
  • NVC Completed 03/08/2011
  • Interview Date Post Sputum results May 17
  • Results negative, Interview scheduled 6/13
  • Placed in A/R 06/13/2011
  • I-601 required 07/18/2011
  • I-601 filed 11/9/2011
  • I-601 approved 11/29/11
  • 2nd Sputum test ordered 12/21/11
  • 2nd Sputum Test passed 02/21/12
  • Visa Approved!! 03/15/2012
  • Visa In Hand 03/17/2012
  • POE SFO 03/24/2012

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mrsbinns   2

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Although I'm not sure how it works in your country, I think there are a few basic things to keep in mind at the time of the interview.

1. Do not be nervous.

2. Remain calm and collected.

3. Always answer to the point.

4. Do not volunteer any information.

5. Dress comfortably and smartly.

6. If you do not understand a question, make it a point to ask the consular officer to repeat it.

7. Be prepared with all sorts of evidentiary proof, right from logs of emails/calls/chats, pictures, money transfers, to everything. No evidence is too much evidence as far as this process is concerned.

8. Speak out with clarity. Do not mumble/stutter/stammer, as these are signs of low confidence/lack of confidence.

9. Be pleasant and have a smile on your face when the consular officer greets you.

I think this should be good enough. You'll do just fine. You could also go to your country's/consulate's review page and check the various questions people have been asked in there. That helped me a great deal, and I'm sure it would help you too. Good luck!

Great info thx so much

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Therealworld   90

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Read some of the embassy reviews for jamaica to get an understanding of the interview what questions were asked and how others prepared as far as what they had ready. unfortunately only the beneficiary goes in and the petitioner has to remain outside.

Also you should update your timeline:-)

Renee

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