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    March 2014 Interviews

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    Its official.....official offical!! My hubby picked up his passport today from the embassy!!! He will travel tomorrow and be in the US and I will be in his arms on thursday!!!! Maybe now I can sleep peacefully at night.......if it wasnt for the anticipation maybe that would be possible!<3

    Congrats, Im so happy for you. my hubby's interview is on May 6.. hopefully I can sleep sound too very soon :)

    May 2014 Interviews

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    This incidence happened to my dad before. My dad paper was forwaded to the fraud department. The fraud department handled my dad paper for another 6 years. My dad lost hope already and accept that he will never come to US. My dad was called 3 more times to the embassy. But they did not gave my dad any clue of whats going on. after six years He just received his visa. with out anything. maybe they did investigation or something.. I hope this is not your case.

    May 2014 Interviews

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    hello dwheels76 i had my interview last monday which was April 7th and after being asked so many questions the consular officer handed me my passport back and told me to wait for a phone call within 2 weeks and she did not give me any 221g or any form and which i checked the CEAC website it is still stating READY which i don't understand what this could mean is it an AP ? please if you can help me with any kind of informations i would be appreciated or you seen any case before had the same situation as mine and what was the result.

    Thank you :goofy:

    This incidence happened to my dad before. My dad paper was forwaded to the fraud department. The fraud department handled my dad paper for another 6 years. My dad thought lost hope already and accept that he will never come to US. My dad was called 3 more times to the embassy. But they did not gave my dad any clue of whats going in. after six years He just received his visa. with out anything. maybe they did investigation or something.. I hope this is not your case.

    May 2014 Interviews

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    icon_tclp_icon_in-transit.gifWaybill: 8842648802Departed Facility in BOSTON - USA

    Tuesday, April 08, 2014 at 11:50 PM

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    Tuesday, April 08, 2014 Location Time Pieces 3 Departed Facility in BOSTON - USA BOSTON, MA - USA 11:50 PM

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    2 Processed at BOSTON - USA BOSTON, MA - USA 11:49 PM

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    1 Shipment picked up BOSTON, MA - USA 1:43 PM

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    Shipment Details... g_arrow_red.gif Help From To Shipment Information U.S DEPARTMENT OF STATE

    Portsmouth , NH 03801

    United States of America Manila , Philippines, The Ship Date: 04/08/2014

    Pieces: 1

    Total Weight: 3.8 lbs Note on Weight

    Ship Type: Document

    Shipment Reference: EXP 07 APR 2014A

    Service: EXPRESS WORLDWIDE doc

    Description: US DIPLOMATIC PAPERS

    Mine still says is @ NVC but i recieve another packet 4 this morning. So i got 2 interview letter but its same date on may 6, 2014 @ 6:15

    VISA APPROVED!!! Here's my Interview Experience. ^_^

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    MY CR1 INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE

    Didn’t sleep that much the night before my interview because I was nervous and excited at the same time (I kept reviewing all the documents to make sure I don’t forget anything). I think I fell asleep before 12midnight.. then woke up at 3:30AM, so you can just imagine how sleepy and unwilling I was to get out of bed. Haha. Anyways, my brother and I got ready, and we headed out to the US Embassy a lil past 5AM.

    When we arrived, a lady directed me to the line for Immigrant Visa applicants. I started waiting in line at about 5:30AM; it was still pretty dark, but there were a lot of people already. Finally, at 6:20AM, they called the IV applicants scheduled for 6:30AM (myself included) and had us form into two lines. At the first check, you need to present your passport (if your passport has a cover, take it off before your turn at the line coz they’ll need to put a sticker at the back) and appointment letter. They will also put your passport inside a plastic packet (I don’t know what it’s called.. Lol). At about 6:40AM we were then directed inside and you’ll need to go through security check. NO GADGETS, FOOD OR DRINKS ALLOWED. Inside, the first thing you’ll see are the 3 windows where you’ll need to present your passport and appointment letter again. Each window can have a line of up to 10 people, so you can choose which line to follow. I fell in line for Window 3, and got my number: 6160. I was instructed to go to Window 39; I didn’t know where it was, so I just followed my group and realized that it was inside the actual embassy.. Haha. We went through security check again, and a lady took our appointment letters with our numbers on it. We were then asked to wait outside at the IV and K applicants area for our number to flash on screen.

    It was 7AM when I sat down with the other IV and K applicants to wait for my number. At 8:10AM, my number flashed on screen for finger-scanning, and I was called to Window 42. I had to go through security check again because I had two bags with me (my shoulder bag and paper bag with all my docs in it) and went straight for my assigned window. The agent was a white guy in maybe his forties. He asked me to state my full name and birthday, then he had me put my first four fingers on my left hand on the green light scanner, then my first four fingers on my right hand, then both my thumbs at the same time. He then told me to wait for my number to be called again.

    At this point I was already feeling very, very sleepy, so I opted to buy a Gatorade and some candies. There’s a small stall inside that sells those, right in the middle of the waiting area, so you can get something to eat or drink while you wait.

    I got called in for my first interview at 9:30AM, and was directed to Window 52. The interviewer was a nice Filipino lady. She asked me for my passport, then asked me the following questions:

    · What is your full name?

    · Who is your petitioner?

    · What is your petitioner’s name?

    · Were you married before?

    · Was he married before?

    · When and how did you meet?

    · Have you been to any other country other than the US? (This was asked to me coz I had an internship in the US before)

    · How long were you in the US?

    · What did you do there?

    · Who is Paul Wilson? (My father-in-law)

    · Have they sent you their 2013 taxes? (No)

    · Deborah Wilson is your mother-in-law?

    · When did you become a couple?

    · Is he still a missionary?

    · Of what religion?

    · Are you a Mormon too?

    · What does he do now?

    · How many times did he come back here after his mission?

    · When was his last visit?

    · Is this mobile number still active?

    · Is your email ___________@gmail.com still active?

    · Is your husband’s email______________@yahoo.com still active?

    · Is this your home address?

    · Can I see pictures of you together?

    I gave her the photo album I brought, and she looked over a few pages, then said “Okay, that’s all I need, you can sit down and wait for your number to be called again.” So I did, and luckily, I got a seat inside the embassy itself, so I don’t have to go through security check again. Haha.

    After what seemed like hours and hours of waiting (it just felt longer because I was already hungry and sleepy), I finally got called for my final interview at 10:55AM. I was nervous because I couldn’t see the face of my interviewer from where I was sitting, and I was dreading getting a strict male interviewer. When I finally approached my assigned window (Window 60), I was surprised to see a SUPER GORGEOUS american woman who could very well be a dead-ringer for Daiana Menezes. Plus, she was wearing a very casual, spaghetti-strapped top (I didn’t know if it was a dress, or just a top) and some colorful accessories, so I relaxed a little. Hehe. She instructed me to raise my right hand while reading the oath that’s on the right side of the window. After that, she asked me these questions:

    · Who is your petitioner?

    · How did you meet? (I told her how I just came back from the US when I met my husband, who was then serving a mission here in the Philippines for our church)

    · You’re a Mormon too? (Yes, since birth.)

    I relaxed even more when she laughed and said our story is really unusual and cute, because I met my soon-to-be American husband here in the Philippines right after getting back from a 1-year internship in the US. She asked me more questions:

    · Have you lived or worked in any other country besides the US?

    · Paul Wilson is your ----?

    · Deborah Wilson is your -----?

    Then she asked me to place the first four fingers of my right hand on the scanner, and said “Alrighty, I think that’s all I need, you can go sit and wait for your number to be called.” I was surprised at how short our interview was, so I asked her “That’s it? Does that mean I’m approved?” She smiled and said “Yes!” I was so happy so I broke into a huge smile and thanked her. I proceeded to the Releasing Area, and after a few minutes, my number was called again. The guy behind the window was Filipino. He checked my files and wrote something on a page, then gave me back my appointment letter with my interview number on it. Since I opted for pickup at SM MOA, I didn’t have to fill out a delivery form. I exited the building and met my brother who patiently waited for almost 6 hours for me outside of the embassy.

    So, there you go, my visa interview experience. ^_^ The best tips I can give to those who are about to have their interview are to remain calm, confident and when you’re talking to the consul, just smile and be yourself. And of course, don’t forget to pray to Heavenly Father for guidance. Goodluck! ^_^

    can I ask how long did you wait for your visa to arrive at your address after interview?

    May 2014 Interviews

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    I receive another email. I receive an email last friday saying that my case is complete however they need additional documents. Im a little confused about this one. What is this letter for?

    NVC Case Number: MNLXXXXXXXXX

    Dear Sir or Madam:

    The National Visa Center has received all documentation necessary to complete pre-processing
    of your case. As soon as an interview date has been scheduled, the applicant, petitioner
    and attorney (if applicable) will be notified.

    The applicant should NOT make any travel arrangements, sell property, or give up employment
    until the US Embassy or Consulate General has issued a visa.

    The US Embassy or Consulate General may require additional documentation at the time of
    the interview. Additional documentation requirements if applicable can be referenced at
    the following URL: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3742.html

    Sincerely,

    Director
    National Visa Center

    Case Number: MNLXXXXXXXX
    Beneficiary's Name: XXXXXXXXXX
    Preference Category Name: IR1
    Priority Date: XX-XX-XX

    May 2014 Interviews

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    When I called NVC earlier today I was told that they started scheduling for Manila yesterday. I still don't have a schedule though so I guess they're still working on IR-1/CR-1's. I'm sure you'll get yours soon. Try calling them. I'll try my luck again later tonight.

    really?????!!! Well at least they are moving.. :) thanks thanks thanks

    I really have no idea. Its just started being scheduling time as you see. Give it some time.

    Thanks Dwheels :)

    May 2014 Interviews

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    Hello friends,

    Does it mean my case is completed at NVC?

    received following email,

    We have finished reviewing your case. We will tell you when we set an interview
    date for your case. Please do not contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in NEW
    DELHI, INDIA about your interview until we give you the date.
    We saw that either your Affidavit of Support was incomplete, some of your
    supporting documents were missing, or both. We have marked the missing items
    on the checklist below.
    You should send any of the missing items to XXXXX so he or
    she can take them to the visa interview. The Consular Officer will review the
    missing items at the time of the interview.
    Please pay special attention to any items related to the Affidavit of Support form.
    If the checklist shows any problems with the form, you should complete a new
    form and send it to XXXXX.
    If you do not send the missing information to XXXXX, his or
    her visa application could be delayed or denied.

    Yes thats your case complete email :) congrats...

    OMG!! Come on Manila Embassy! Start scheduling Interviews please!!!

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