Smurf

Just got home!
I need a waiver, so this was only the first half of my journey but here is a bit about my experience.
I got there at 630 for my 730 appt.
People started lining up outside, thank god it's not super hot early in the AM.
Around 7:05 the guards asked us to form two lines 7:15 appts and 7:30 appts. She then divided the 7:30 line into immigrant and non immigrant visas.
One by one we Passed through security at this point. Very important- no electronic devices. So please leave your phones etc in your car or you can go to the photo studio near the embassy and store your stuff for a fee.
Of course the immigrant visa line was not as long as the NIV line, so I felt like we started off moving at a good pace.
The guard at the info desk gives you a brown folder to put all your documents ( medical, visa application, affidavit of support etc). At this point you have a seat and listen for your name and window number.
First you will meet a trini who will (very slowly) go through your documents, take your fingerprints, your birth certificate and your photos(2). She has a checklist that she's working with.
She asked a few questions to clarify whatever she might have been confused about,
Now she was not rude, but she was a bit stern so try not to get freaked out. She's just making sure you have everything.
After a while she told me to have a seat and listen for my name and then go to window 4.
I waited for about one hour and 40 mins for my name to be called. Freaking out!
It wasnt necessary though because The consular officer was nice. Professional, to the point, but nice.
To verify that its you he takes your fingerprint then swears you in.
I had a huge file with emails, Skype history, google voice history etc however he didn't even ask me to see that.
He asked about my fiancée, how we met, his family, my history ( he wanted some clarification on dates)
While he's asking you questions and you are responding he's typing like crazy.
He didn't even ask about our wedding plans.
It was over within 15 mins and I got my much needed waiver form.
All in all a good experience.
Be prepared to wait- take a book, magazine, newspaper something to keep you calm and occupied.
So the toughest part was the waiting.
The first lady checking my docs made me a little nervous, but I just tried to breathe.

Yes I must admit the trini lady really freaked me out.
She made a comment to me aout my fiancees financial info that made it seem like it wasnt right and i would get denied. After talking to her I had to sit and take a couple of deep breaths.
Consular Officer is very nice though.

As soon as I have my interview I'll let you know