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Just posted our review on the Embassy:

http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/view-dos-cis-reviews.php?entry=8679

Walked out of the Embassy today with a letter of Approval!!

Picking up on Thursday and be back in US soon!!

Thank you for your thoughts!

WE WERE APPROVED!!

You can always PM with any questions if you need.

Just a side note, my husband started filing in the US and then had the final interview in Trinidad.

Thank you! Glad to help!

Hi All

Just wanted to share some (hopefully) useful information regarding gathering information for your interview in Trinidad. :

1. Police Record / Certificate of Character - take 2 - 2 1/2 weeks to be ready. You can get this at ANY station. I would advise to call ahead, as not all can process it on the same day.

2. Marriage license & Birth Certificate - go between 6.30-7.30am to the registration office to make the request and pay the fee (currently $25TTD ea). The Marriage Certificate will take about a week to collect and Birth Certificate you can get on the same day. (This time frame was applicable to Port-Of-Spain office)

3. Medical / Vaccines : There are only two doctors in Trinidad registered with the US Embassy for medicals One in Port-of-Spain and the other in San Fernando. There is one in Tobago. Required for medical: (2) passport photos, passport and ID/Driver Permit, Fee ($$535TTD), Embassy appointment letter, immunization records. The doctor's office will schedule your appointment only have you have gotten your appointment date.

I went to the south doctor, he will do everything there x-rays, blood test, urine test and vaccines.

There are 3 vaccines for anyone from 18-64 that is required/ or have done recently within the last 10 years: TD, MMR & Varicella. MMR & Varicella are supposed to be in two doses, but the doc said it's okay to have the one before the interview, as it has to be taken about 4-6weeks after.

Varicella is not offered at the public health offices. It is not free. On Avg $350-$400TTD. The Embassy Doctors sell it a little cheaper than other private doctors. TD & MMR are available at no cost to TT citizens (have your previous immunization card/ copy of it). Suggestion - take the Varicella on the same day of your medical and go to the free health center for the other two the next day. (call the health center to ensure you can go that day - you will have to go by 8am more than likely)

If you have to take any vaccines they ALL must be done within 24hours. Otherwise you have to take the other in about 6 weeks.

Congrats! We just got our date too... It's a great feeling to have progress! Best wishes..

Wonderful post, congratulations to you both!

Your Anh is very lucky !

It's awesome that you can view things from her perspective too..

Best wishes to you both!

Just to update, the 2nd time around went better, the case is completed at NVC... now awaiting the interview date..

They needed 2 passport photos and additional proof of assets. I guess because of the RFE is why I felt like sending it myself - wondering why the lawyer didn't think about those things (ps I gave the lawyer extra photos). But I think I'll follow through with the lawyer, the letter from NVC was addressed to them, even though they forwarded the email to us also.

^ Tru... It just feels so close yet so far almost.. Just want to get it done..

Thanks for the responses... yes its not the only vehicle we have.

So we got as far as sending in all the docs to NVC, but got a RFE for more evidence regarding assets.. Proof of the bank account and using our car. I also need to provide 2 more passport photos. We are using a lawyer, but NVC has both our contact and I do have the cover sheet provided. I'm out of the US and wondering, instead of sending to the lawyer then going to NVC, do you think it would be alright to just send it in myself? The lawyer said that I can, but recommends, that they send it in...

If I send it to the lawyer first I've just added about 5 more days to the process to get to NVC... There is no additional information needed (I called NVC directly.)

Category:

I-864

My stupid RFE was:

Needed additional proof of ownership and value of assets included

What I learned:

Submit the proof of ownership and value of assets included

Category:

DS-230/I-864

My stupid RFE was:

The lawyer didn't write my name and case # on the back of the photos. After I asked them specifically about that... (joy)

What I learned:

Put your name & Case # on everything!

Hi all,

We've sent in our package to NVC last friday 8/5/11 I called NVC to see if they got it yet and it's currently waiting on the "20days" for review...fingers crossed.