Interview date received, can we request for earlier slot?

[Sud Yaud 14]

Finally received packet 4 and interview date which is 5 weeks away, is that normal? Anyone has tried rescheduling it for earlier slot? Been successful? Valid reason for rescheduling?

[Ning 619]

Finally received packet 4 and interview date which is 5 weeks away, is that normal? Anyone has tried rescheduling it for earlier slot? Been successful? Valid reason for rescheduling?

This is normal. You can see their interview schedule by finding it on the embassy web site. There you will see how far in advance these dates are set.

[Karee 4,189]

Here's the link:

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/thailand/591452/iv_schedules/ivschedule0313.pdf

[Karee 4,189]

As for re-scheduling, you'd be better served to go with the date they gave you. Remember you're dealing with a govt. agency here.

Edited April 24, 2013 by Karee

[Sud Yaud 14]

As for re-scheduling, you'd be better served to go with the date they gave you. Remember you're dealing with a govt. agency here.

Yeah i figured that...about the interview schedule posted in embassy website, apparently it only shows up to end of march, wonder if they have done any in April.

Thanks for the info

[Ning 619]

Yeah i figured that...about the interview schedule posted in embassy website, apparently it only shows up to end of march, wonder if they have done any in April.

Thanks for the info

By the time its posted its also filled. Keep in mind BKK see about 700 cases per month. Many of these are not immigrant visas which is why they only do immigrant type visas two days per week.

[Jamnan_n_Steve 17]

We humbly requested be email an earlier date should an opening be available and received a call with a three week earlier appontment offer. We gave our particulars but unsure if anything tipped the scales, rather I think we just got shuffled to the top of the pile. Again we did not ask for special treatment but simply stated that we would appreciate IF one became available.

Steve from Jamnan_n_Steve

[Greenshoots 2]

Maybe a little off topic. I received my NOA 2 on 4-20 and am wondering if I should be calling NVC to obtain a case # or take other steps or if for Thailand we just hang out for NVC to process and mail to BKK and then wait for packet 3.

[Karee 4,189]

Maybe a little off topic. I received my NOA 2 on 4-20 and am wondering if I should be calling NVC to obtain a case # or take other steps or if for Thailand we just hang out for NVC to process and mail to BKK and then wait for packet 3.

You can call NVC and get the case number, but it wont do you any good dealing with the embassy in Bangkok until the embassy receives your petition. Since you have your NOA2, you will be getting a letter from NVC very soon with your case number on it. Your case number will start with BNK2013.

[Greenshoots 2]

You can call NVC and get the case number, but it wont do you any good dealing with the embassy in Bangkok until the embassy receives your petition. Since you have your NOA2, you will be getting a letter from NVC very soon with your case number on it. Your case number will start with BNK2013.

Thanks again for the info, sir.