Interview Scheduled

[John & Rose 7,237]

I'd like to thank everyone here, especially Hank and Greenbaum.  The information was amazing.  Rose and the kids interviews are scheduled for April 17 while I will be with them in Manila.  The NOA2 (March 8) took 9 months and 7 days and I could have scheduled the interview as early as April 5 so less than a month from USCIS to interview.  Wow.  I'm blown away.  I am really thankful for all the help.  I hope that someday I can do the same as this process can be confusing and frustrating at times.

[Grant PDX 183]

Congratz folks!  Other than NOA1 date, we're running at the same speed.  Our NOA2 was a week before, Interview on April 10.  Medical was done this last week.  

 

It is indeed a challenging process.  Happy you're looking at the light at the other end of the tunnel.

 

Grant

[Marcelina 246]

Congratulations!!! Hopefully you will be together soon!  happy for you!

[Crazy Cat 39,189]

1 hour ago, John & Rose said:

I'd like to thank everyone here, especially Hank and Greenbaum.  The information was amazing.  Rose and the kids interviews are scheduled for April 17 while I will be with them in Manila.  The NOA2 (March 8) took 9 months and 7 days and I could have scheduled the interview as early as April 5 so less than a month from USCIS to interview.  Wow.  I'm blown away.  I am really thankful for all the help.  I hope that someday I can do the same as this process can be confusing and frustrating at times.

Thanks for the update.  I was just about to pm you when I saw your post....good luck

[Greenbaum 12,258]

1 hour ago, John & Rose said:

I'd like to thank everyone here, especially Hank and Greenbaum.  The information was amazing.  Rose and the kids interviews are scheduled for April 17 while I will be with them in Manila.  The NOA2 (March 8) took 9 months and 7 days and I could have scheduled the interview as early as April 5 so less than a month from USCIS to interview.  Wow.  I'm blown away.  I am really thankful for all the help.  I hope that someday I can do the same as this process can be confusing and frustrating at times.

  Great news !

[Hank_ 9,171]

2 hours ago, John & Rose said:

I'd like to thank everyone here, especially Hank and Greenbaum.  The information was amazing.  Rose and the kids interviews are scheduled for April 17 while I will be with them in Manila.  The NOA2 (March 8) took 9 months and 7 days and I could have scheduled the interview as early as April 5 so less than a month from USCIS to interview.  Wow.  I'm blown away.  I am really thankful for all the help.  I hope that someday I can do the same as this process can be confusing and frustrating at times.

Are you still dizzy from things moving so fast?    

 

I think you have a very good handle on what needs to be done and you are doing it!   

[John & Rose 7,237]

2 hours ago, Hank_ said:

Are you still dizzy from things moving so fast?    

 

I think you have a very good handle on what needs to be done and you are doing it!   

If I do have a good handle it is completely due to the information from VisaConnection and this site.

[javadown2 308]

On 3/23/2018 at 9:09 AM, John & Rose said:

I'd like to thank everyone here, especially Hank and Greenbaum.  The information was amazing.  Rose and the kids interviews are scheduled for April 17 while I will be with them in Manila.  The NOA2 (March 8) took 9 months and 7 days and I could have scheduled the interview as early as April 5 so less than a month from USCIS to interview.  Wow.  I'm blown away.  I am really thankful for all the help.  I hope that someday I can do the same as this process can be confusing and frustrating at times.

By looking at your timeline it appears your case may have been a little more complicated then most, with needing the various police clearances and an RFE to boot! But congratulations on making it to the interview session, it really does go much smoother now. Got plans for your wedding set up already?

[John & Rose 7,237]

1 minute ago, javadown2 said:

By looking at your timeline it appears your case may have been a little more complicated then most, with needing the various police clearances and an RFE to boot! But congratulations on making it to the interview session, it really does go much smoother now. Got plans for your wedding set up already?

After waiting 9 months and 7 days for NOA2, we have decided to just not plan anything until they have VOH!  There are still many places for that "gotcha" to get me.  I will be there for the interview barring any issues with medical.  If all goes well, they will be in Chicago in early May.  

[duckhunter1 18]

I would recommend going to the CFO office asap because that organization is sometimes a problem.   CFO certificate could take weeks...potentially.

[John & Rose 7,237]

35 minutes ago, duckhunter1 said:

I would recommend going to the CFO office asap because that organization is sometimes a problem.   CFO certificate could take weeks...potentially.

Rose already did her CFO.  Only IR/CR spouses and K-1 fiancées can do CFO without the VOH.  We have no choice with the kids as we cannot even schedule them before they have their passports with the visa in it.  We will schedule the peer counseling the same day they have VOH.

[Hank_ 9,171]

Most have no issue with CFO.   Meek or timid tend to garner attention much as blood in the water attracts a shark.

[John & Rose 7,237]

10 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

Most have no issue with CFO.   Meek or timid tend to garner attention much as blood in the water attracts a shark.

Rose's original appointment was a month out but we didn't care at the time because we knew we had a long wait for NOA2.  The kids may be a couple weeks out but they will need that time for packing and saying good byes anyway.  Rose did mention that she was told that they will find a spot for the peer counseling since the visas are already issued and she already did GCP.  We will see what happens when they have VOH.  So far everything is moving very smoothly, especially on the Philippines schedule and lifestyle.

[Hank_ 9,171]

Like said .. you have a good handle on things.   

[John & Rose 7,237]

8 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

Like said .. you have a good handle on things.   

...and I humbly thank you for that!  When I think about how intimidating this was when I first started the journey...boy, was I green.  I had no idea what I was looking at.  You have truly made that entire journey more comfortable.  

Edited March 28, 2018 by John & Rose