K1 interview

[Horty 33]

Hi, I see a lot of CR1 info but was wondering how long did you have to wait to get your K1 interview date after NVC sent your petition to Juarez embassy? 

[Russel1995 163]

Aa soon as the petition is sent and received by Jurauz You can go to the visas website for mexico and schedule your k1 interview.  Usually is 3-6 months out.  

 

Schedule the soonest appointment available then keep checking for earlier appointments.

Edited July 5, 2019 by Russel1995

[Horty 33]

On 7/5/2019 at 9:41 AM, Russel1995 said:

Aa soon as the petition is sent and received by Jurauz You can go to the visas website for mexico and schedule your k1 interview.  Usually is 3-6 months out.  

 

Schedule the soonest appointment available then keep checking for earlier appointments.

Thanks, do you know what website is the vis website for México? 

[tim427 3]

Is it smart to wait a little bit before scheduling? Or does it not matter?

 

Our K-1 petition was sent out from the NVC yesterday (7/9/2019), and the physical shipment has not yet arrived in CDJ. I don't think it has even really left haha. However, our status changed to "Ready" in CEAC as of this morning. We should have the DS-160 done later today.

 

Obviously, we aren't going to get the physical letter for some time, but thinking about going ahead and seeing if it is possible to schedule an appointment. I've read a lot of the posts here that state that you do not need the letter in hand before scheduling, and worse comes to worse, can walk up to the window at the consulate prior to your appointment and have them print you out a letter. But don't want to jump the gun and do anything that gets too far ahead of the consulate (but if the consulate has already changed it to "ready" - I assume that means they have the electronic petition?).

[tim427 3]

15 hours ago, Horty said:

Thanks, do you know what website is the vis website for México? 

Also...

P3 Letter link  - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cBWgGJr4a5ay3b4OV28_dC3pgf63ZUr-/view?usp=sharing
Visa scheduling / consulate site = https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-Mx/iv

[Horty 33]

8 hours ago, tim427 said:

Is it smart to wait a little bit before scheduling? Or does it not matter?

 

Our K-1 petition was sent out from the NVC yesterday (7/9/2019), and the physical shipment has not yet arrived in CDJ. I don't think it has even really left haha. However, our status changed to "Ready" in CEAC as of this morning. We should have the DS-160 done later today.

 

Obviously, we aren't going to get the physical letter for some time, but thinking about going ahead and seeing if it is possible to schedule an appointment. I've read a lot of the posts here that state that you do not need the letter in hand before scheduling, and worse comes to worse, can walk up to the window at the consulate prior to your appointment and have them print you out a letter. But don't want to jump the gun and do anything that gets too far ahead of the consulate (but if the consulate has already changed it to "ready" - I assume that means they have the electronic petition?).

Hi, im right there with you, shipped yestreday and wanted to know about scheduling the interviene date also before we get the P3. Let me know if you move forward.  Best of luck.

And BTW it did leave, 8 are on the way to Juarez. 

[Russel1995 163]

On 7/10/2019 at 12:26 PM, tim427 said:

Is it smart to wait a little bit before scheduling? Or does it not matter?

 

Our K-1 petition was sent out from the NVC yesterday (7/9/2019), and the physical shipment has not yet arrived in CDJ. I don't think it has even really left haha. However, our status changed to "Ready" in CEAC as of this morning. We should have the DS-160 done later today.

 

Obviously, we aren't going to get the physical letter for some time, but thinking about going ahead and seeing if it is possible to schedule an appointment. I've read a lot of the posts here that state that you do not need the letter in hand before scheduling, and worse comes to worse, can walk up to the window at the consulate prior to your appointment and have them print you out a letter. But don't want to jump the gun and do anything that gets too far ahead of the consulate (but if the consulate has already changed it to "ready" - I assume that means they have the electronic petition?).

Dont expect a physica letter from mexico.  Many never receive it. So receive it AFTER their interview.

 

You can obtain a copy from the consulate service window.

[Horty 33]

Does anyone know how long it takes to get the letter in the mail after it reaches the consulate in Juarez?

[tim427 3]

On 7/17/2019 at 6:47 PM, Horty said:

Does anyone know how long it takes to get the letter in the mail after it reaches the consulate in Juarez?

See above.  Prevailing wisdom seems to be not to wait, and just to get it from the consulate window, since it may never arrive.  As such, it seems there is no barrier to scheduling your interview as long as the status is "ready" on CEAC and you have completed the DS-160 and paid the fee.

 

The available times seem quite volatile.  The first time we looked, there was nothing until November 15th.  Then a day later something opened up mid-August.  With such variation, it seems to pay off to be vigilant in looking and refreshing.

[C&H12 13]

1 hour ago, tim427 said:

See above.  Prevailing wisdom seems to be not to wait, and just to get it from the consulate window, since it may never arrive.  As such, it seems there is no barrier to scheduling your interview as long as the status is "ready" on CEAC and you have completed the DS-160 and paid the fee.

 

The available times seem quite volatile.  The first time we looked, there was nothing until November 15th.  Then a day later something opened up mid-August.  With such variation, it seems to pay off to be vigilant in looking and refreshing.

Dumb question....  does the petitioner get a copy of this letter as well? 

[tim427 3]

3 minutes ago, Allen Crabtree said:

Dumb question....  does the petitioner get a copy of this letter as well? 

I have no primary source knowledge of that.  However, I have seen a post on VJ that said that the petitioner does receive one, and that it may be sent from some place in Texas.  No idea of the truth of that though.

[Russel1995 163]

I've seen some petitioners get the letter. I've seen some beneficiaries get the letter. I've seen both get the letter. but mostly I've seen nobody gets the letter.

 

Also by two recent interviews from june. you dont need this p3 letter.

[GyC 78]

On 7/19/2019 at 1:58 PM, Allen Crabtree said:

Dumb question....  does the petitioner get a copy of this letter as well? 

Yes they do, speaking from experience as the petitioner. Although the letter only explains to go ahead and schedule an appointment. I would not wait for this letter to schedule appointment. You may never get it or could be weeks. As soon as you get it scheduled, I'd CALL and speak to an agent, they are friendly and will get you a sooner date! Just be ready to leave! Best of luck!!! You can have that letter printed directly from the consulate when your significant other arrives. No biggy. Just give your significant other an extra day to go up there and get it printed.

Edited August 3, 2019 by GyC
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[C&H12 13]

20 minutes ago, GyC said:

Yes they do, speaking from experience as the petitioner. Although the letter only explains to go ahead and schedule an appointment. I would not wait for this letter to schedule appointment. You may never get it or could be weeks. As soon as you get it scheduled, I'd CALL and speak to an agent, they are friendly and will get you a sooner date! Just be ready to leave! Best of luck!!! You can have that letter printed directly from the consulate when your significant other arrives. No biggy. Just give your significant other an extra day to go up there and get it printed.

That’s encouraging.   I’ve heard there is a looooooong wait for interviews in Juárez.   Most people advising to just check the site multiple times a day to see if you can get an earlier slot.  Hadn’t heard that calling could be a better option.  I will certainly do that when I get to that stage.  Thanks for the advice.  

[GyC 78]

5 minutes ago, Allen Crabtree said:

That’s encouraging.   I’ve heard there is a looooooong wait for interviews in Juárez.   Most people advising to just check the site multiple times a day to see if you can get an earlier slot.  Hadn’t heard that calling could be a better option.  I will certainly do that when I get to that stage.  Thanks for the advice.  

You're welcome, I would definitely call, like you said once you get to that point. I have feeling that they have a somewhat different view of open slots for interviews than we do. Although i cant verify that. Good luck!