K1 Visa Interview at US Embassy Abu Dhabi

[Ben & Jela 140]

1 hour ago, VickeySis said:

Our K1 was approved 8/24/18, now headed to NVC...once I receive case number I will file the DS-260, 

If you're applying for the fiance visa, you fill out the DS160 (not DS260).

hopefully get medical exam, biometrics so I must wait for packet 3 to schedule interview?

Yes,  you must wait for packet 3, it should come in an email to the petitioner, it will have 4 attachments. 

And did you or your fiancé mail the I-864 to Abu Dhabi from states?

For fiance visa you fill the form I-134 (not I-864, that's spouse visa).

Which carrier did you use??

Im getting ready to send the financial packet with the I-134 to my fiance this coming week,  and plan to use DHL. I called around and they seem to be rated 1st with Fedex coming in 2nd, so its a personal choice. But don't send from the post office,  no guarantee it will reach. 

Sorry for all questions just trying to get things lined out and put together and praying that my fiancé can interview in October. Wonder if there are dates available for then🧐🧐🧐

Our date is mid September, as that was the earliest date available 2 weeks ago when we scheduled it. Good luck!

Im not LMDXB but I can tell you some of the above 😉 See the bold text for the answers.  Hope this helps! 

 

 

[VickeySis 318]

4 minutes ago, Ben & Jela said:

Im not LMDXB but I can tell you some of the above 😉 See the bold text for the answers.  Hope this helps! 

 

 

@Ben & Jela THANK YOU for all information it was definitely very helpful and much appreciated! Good luck with your interview and please keep me posted!!!!!

[Ben & Jela 140]

Just now, VickeySis said:

@Ben & Jela THANK YOU for all information it was definitely very helpful and much appreciated! Good luck with your interview and please keep me posted!!!!!

You're quite welcome.  And thank you! We're a bit nervous but praying for a good outcome.  🙂

[hq990 17]

Hi All,

 

Anyone here had the interview earlier? 

[Ben & Jela 140]

We have the interview coming tomorrow... so feel free to give us any and all tips that may come in handy. 👍

 

Like was officer nice? Tough? Ask lots of extra evidence? Etc, anything you can think of to share is appreciated. 😊

 

@kokokrunch @Goldfish_0529 @LMDXB @Anloooom and m @RickyandJoc

 

Thanks in advance everyone!!

God bless ❤

[hq990 17]

On 9/17/2018 at 10:15 AM, Ben & Jela said:

We have the interview coming tomorrow... so feel free to give us any and all tips that may come in handy. 👍

 

Like was officer nice? Tough? Ask lots of extra evidence? Etc, anything you can think of to share is appreciated. 😊

 

@kokokrunch @Goldfish_0529 @LMDXB @Anloooom and m @RickyandJoc

 

Thanks in advance everyone!!

God bless ❤

Hi , how was your interview?

[LMDXB 13]

Hi Hq990,

 

Re- post.

 

I would like to share my experienced on my K1 visa interview last April 1, 2018 at 8:00 am Abu Dhabi. I live in Dubai. Two hours away If I will go with the public bus so, I decided to check  in a hotel at Blumont ,5 minutes drive from US embassy thru taxi.

Me and my friend reached to the Embassy at 5:45 am, Yay! I was the first but we sat on the last bench at waiting area then after 5 minutes some of the applicants came and they sat to the very first bench. So I lost my chance to be the first. My advise to the applicants, be at the very first bench when you reach early..

At 7:30 Security guards started  calling us to be in the queue to enter the building with our passport and DS-160 with the appointment letter. NO bags allowed, that's why I brought along my friend to keep my bags while I am inside the building. Wallets and phone are allowed but only mobile phone will be handed over to the guard and will be given back after the interview.

At 8:35 we entered to the second building where we had our token numbers. I had number 2 instead of having  the number 1, still thankful not really far. Then I was called to handover the documents like DS-160, scheduled appointment letter  and the procedures sent thru email from USEM, original and passport copy, original and copy of my birth certificate, original NBI from Philippines, Police Clearance from UAE, original and copies of Divorce paper from my Fiance, Income Tax transcript - I handed over 2015,2016, 2017 but he took only the latest year 2017, original Affidavit of support I-134 and  2 pcs 2 x 2 photos of mine, then he asked me if my one and only 7 year old son will be part of the petition, I told him NO but we will get him soon and asked me to set back and wait for my number to be called again.

After a while, a lady called my number for finger printing and was told to set back again for the interview with the Consul. My heart beats fast, its the Judgement time! But I prayed to GOD to keep myself relax. At 9:00 am, I was called for the interview with the Consul in a private room. When I entered the room I saw a young lady - which is the Consul, she was nice and accommodating that helps me felt comfortable. She asked my name and more questions like:

 

1. Where did me and my Fiance met?

2. How many times we met?

3. How long I've been in UAE?

4. Which company I  work for?

5. Did I travel other countries?

6. Where is my Fiance live?

7. How long the First marriage of my Fiance lasted?

8. Where is the daughter of my Fiance live?

9. When was the engagement happened?

10. What are our wedding plans?

11. Pictures of us together during our first meeting and second meeting

12. Screen shots of our conversations - she asked me if a have a very current one - I had only til mid of March

13. Have you been married? I said NO. I have my CENOMAR but she didn't ask

 

She then asked If we will file a petition for my only son, I replied Yes soon. Then she asked my Medical Results and handover me back some documents and said well, everything looks good CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!. Thanks GOD, what a great gift on the Easter day!!!!!. Visa approved. She then gave me a white small paper with the information where and when to pick up my passport. The interview lasted 15 minutes.

To the applicants just be yourself, be confident, be honest and straight forward to your answers. God bless us all.

Edited September 18, 2018 by LMDXB

[hq990 17]

13 minutes ago, LMDXB said:

Hi Hq990,

 

Re- post.

 

I would like to share my experienced on my K1 visa interview last April 1, 2018 at 8:00 am Abu Dhabi. I live in Dubai. Two hours away If I will go with the public bus so, I decided to check  in a hotel at Blumont ,5 minutes drive from US embassy thru taxi.

Me and my friend reached to the Embassy at 5:45 am, Yay! I was the first but we sat on the last bench at waiting area then after 5 minutes some of the applicants came and they sat to the very first bench. So I lost my chance to be the first. My advise to the applicants, be at the very first bench when you reach early..

At 7:30 Security guards started  calling us to be in the queue to enter the building with our passport and DS-160 with the appointment letter. NO bags allowed, that's why I brought along my friend to keep my bags while I am inside the building. Wallets and phone are allowed but only mobile phone will be handed over to the guard and will be given back after the interview.

At 8:35 we entered to the second building where we had our token numbers. I had number 2 instead of having  the number 1, still thankful not really far. Then I was called to handover the documents like DS-160, scheduled appointment letter  and the procedures sent thru email from USEM, original and passport copy, original and copy of my birth certificate, original NBI from Philippines, Police Clearance from UAE, original and copies of Divorce paper from my Fiance, Income Tax transcript - I handed over 2015,2016, 2017 but he took only the latest year 2017, original Affidavit of support I-134 and  2 pcs 2 x 2 photos of mine, then he asked me if my one and only 7 year old son will be part of the petition, I told him NO but we will get him soon and asked me to set back and wait for my number to be called again.

After a while, a lady called my number for finger printing and was told to set back again for the interview with the Consul. My heart beats fast, its the Judgement time! But I prayed to GOD to keep myself relax. At 9:00 am, I was called for the interview with the Consul in a private room. When I entered the room I saw a young lady - which is the Consul, she was nice and accommodating that helps me felt comfortable. She asked my name and more questions like:

 

1. Where did me and my Fiance met?

2. How many times we met?

3. How long I've been in UAE?

4. Which company I  work for?

5. Did I travel other countries?

6. Where is my Fiance live?

7. How long the First marriage of my Fiance lasted?

8. Where is the daughter of my Fiance live?

9. When was the engagement happened?

10. What are our wedding plans?

11. Pictures of us together during our first meeting and second meeting

12. Screen shots of our conversations - she asked me if a have a very current one - I had only til mid of March

13. Have you been married? I said NO. I have my CENOMAR but she didn't ask

 

She then asked If we will file a petition for my only son, I replied Yes soon. Then she asked my Medical Results and handover me back some documents and said well, everything looks good CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!. Thanks GOD, what a great gift on the Easter day!!!!!. Visa approved. She then gave me a white small paper with the information where and when to pick up my passport. The interview lasted 15 minutes.

To the applicants just be yourself, be confident, be honest and straight forward to your answers. God bless us all.

thank you so much,I appreciate that

 

[meadows 2]

On 4/15/2018 at 5:49 PM, LMDXB said:

Hi GandL2017,

 

It took us 1 month and 1 day to received the email confirmation from USEM. And for the appointment of interview it depends on the available dates given by their system.

Hi, My interview is scheduled on 17th of October but i have not received Packet 3 from USEM abu Dhabi. will they allow me to be interviewed? my Case is showing ready since 30-august 2018. thats why

i scheduled the interview and did necessary preparation. please answer i will be thnakful

[hq990 17]

4 minutes ago, Irrfan Khan said:

Hi, My interview is scheduled on 17th of October but i have not received Packet 3 from USEM abu Dhabi. will they allow me to be interviewed? my Case is showing ready since 30-august 2018. thats why

i scheduled the interview and did necessary preparation. please answer i will be thnakful

Dont go without the packet 3 they will return you back!

[meadows 2]

Should I wait until 17 to reschedule the interview? or i should reschedule it now? 7 days left. 

[hq990 17]

1 hour ago, Irrfan Khan said:

Should I wait until 17 to reschedule the interview? or i should reschedule it now? 7 days left. 

wait few days and keep email them, if u haven't get the packet 3 reschedule the appointment   

[Anne004 0]

Has anyone tried contacting an immigration lawyer for help? 

Some interviews are scheduled really late like a couple of months late and they don't give a clear & definite feedback either!

[Brann 3]

Hi guys! Is there anyone here who is about to file their petition? Me and my fiance will file our petition on first week of December. I live in Abu Dhabi. But I am on a visit visa right now, do you guys have any idea if it is going to affect the approval of our petition? 

[j.b. 56]

hi. is it ok to book for interview if im on tourist visa here in auh?