DeathRaaki

Hey guys, I went to an IR-1 interview today in Moscow and here is my experience, it might be useful for some.

My interview was scheduled for 8:30 am, but I decided to get there earlier, arrived at 7:50. It is just one line for all types of visa and appointment times. There were already soo many people and everyone tries to cut the line. It took a long time to get in. Don't take any prohibited items like perfume, water, food, charges, usb-drives etc. They won't store those for you, they'll only take your phone. I gave my delivery confirmation to the first window and received a number in my line, then went to the hall 5, gave them a green paper and then had to wait until I was called. The room was tiny and full of people, most didn't have a place to sit. Even though I came way earlier than should have, I somehow ended up almost at the end of all immigrants. They didn't call all numbers in the strict order, so two people that came after me were interviewed first. After an hour of waiting a lady asked me to give her my original documents, she asked for a birth certificate, new police certificate, its translation, marriage certificate, photos and the medical package. She gave me some pamphlets and I went back to waiting. Interviews were so long.... Every person took about 20 minutes. At around 10:30 I was called to an interview room. The consular seemed friendly and asked some basic questions at first, and then he started grilling me about my job! How was it relevant?? My job is very ordinary! He asked me every detail about it and then told me to give him my resume... I had a giant folder full of everything you could possibly think of and a photo album, but a resume is definitely something really unexpected! Of course, I didn't have one! Why would I need it? It is not an employment-based visa! So he told me to send that to him and then they will review the documents again. He was also about to request a police certificate from China, even though I never stayed there for longer than 6 months in a row. It would be impossible to obtain! But in the end he only decided to request a resume...

So, dear applicants, have that on hand just in case. I don't how my case will end, but for now I am in an uncertainty.

That is very weird for a CO to ask for a resume. Sorry to hear that. He probably wasn't having the best of mornings.

In my interview today she barely asked me anything. Only required my police certificates and that's it.

I hope it gets sorted out for you soon.

Dwheeelssss,

My FALAFEL hit the spot and got my interview with approval. The interviewing agent was real nice and asked me 2 questions only before giving me the passport collection slip.

Thank you my fellow Vj's for helping me out on this journey.

For everyone who is still in the process. Good luck and hang in there. There is always light at the end of the tunnel.

IT IS TIME FOR MY VICTORY DANCE.

So it all comes down to this. Having an interview in less than 48 hours. Super nervous.

Will keep my jolly VJ peeps posted.

Good luck everyone and Godspeed.

Hey Guys,

So I got my medical done yesterday. (Having a sore arm as they decided to inject me with 2 vaccines).

Interview is on the 22nd Sept.

Wanted to ask you guys if anyone has had an experience or know some one who has gone through the interview with having their sponsor (I.e Wife/Husband) living with them. Domicile proof is there but what questions should I expect ?

How long will it take to see in transit on ceac site if you already have interview date?

It took 3 to 4 days for my status to change on the site. It went from AT NVC to Ready.

Hi,

We sent the AOS package but we realized we made a mistake on the I-864 which will probably cause a RFE.

Should we send in a new i-864 form with a letter explaining the mistake, or should we wait for the RFE to come in?

Thanks!

Mistakes happen. It will be best to wait for RFE.

OK this might be a stupid question but we dont need to pay more fee or something for the visa interview do we ?

Forgot to mention the interview date in excitement.

its 22nd Sept

DWHEEELSSSSSSSSSSSS

My FALAFELS have worked magic. Got an email for the interview date

I wish good luck to everyone for their interview and it will happen for the ones who are waiting.

Congratulations everyone. It started to feel like family here. Checking inn everyday. I am still going to stick around to help newbies.

update me

Hey Dwheels,

I got my interview scheduled on 24-08-2015 for 29-09-2015

Congratulations. Did you call them ? I am hoping to get mine too. Will ring NVC tomorrow.

Oh, by the way. What's your guys opinion on booking a flight to the USA already, when knowing your interview date? I don't wanna risk it even though I feel confident the interview will go fine. Booking earlier is cheaper, so.

You will have a 6 month period from your day of visa issued to travel. Unless you want to fly the same week you get your visa. I suggest wait for it.

Stop it you are killing me. I sued that at a staff meeting. Now I have a bunch of people running around saying "what the falafel" at everything. LOL

That's all I got man. Waiting for my interview has got me creative hahaahahah.

Seriously what is the deal with NVC these days. I mean average interviews in Abu Dhabi were 50 days and I am at 78.

77 days and counting. NVCCCCCCCCC!!! WHAT THE FALAFEL!!

This is a new record waiting time for Abu Dhabi embassy as per the spread sheet.

So I was naive to inquire the US embassy in ABU DHABI for any updates on when interviews will be scheduled. Turns out they are too busy to reply back.

Good Morning NVC !!!

Now please start scheduling our interviews...

Sunday mate

So I called NVC to check what the FALAFEL has been going on. According to them they might start scheduling interview for September soon enough.

75+ days and going strong.

Good luck everyone. Hope you all hear the good news soon.

Approaching 72 days after CC. I mean seriously what the falafel is going on with NVC???????????

63 days to CC still waiting for an Interview date. This is getting frustrating. NVC says the embassy will schedule it and they cant do anything at this point.

Contacting the embassy is a nightmare as their email response time is 900 million light years.

Hey everyone,

Is it normal that my interview is not scheduled yet even though it has been 60 days? NVC does't loose or misplace any applications do they? I haven't heard from the Abu Dhabi embassy.

Do you guys think it is a good idea to call the embassy as NVC says they are waiting on the embassy to give them a date.

Hi there, you can absolutely do that. There's no rule or law against it. You are free to travel, even if you are in immigration process. I have visited my hubby a three times in the States and he had visited me a couple times in the Netherlands. He had absolutely no problems whatsoever traveling abroad.

What do the reps say when you call and ask. It's friggin' ridiculous you have to wait that long....

All they have been saying is that the Embassy has to schedule an Interview now and provide us with a date. Reps din't give any further information to me.

Approaching 60 days this week. I hope this month brings my interview date. Good luck everyone.

I swear....I am about to reach 60 days and still waiting for an interview date.

Being the least busy they have the worst waiting times.

May I please request everyone to pray for the scheduling of interviews in Abu Dhabi Embassy in UAE. They seem to have forgotten after case completes.

Dwheels76 Question mate

I am the beneficiary and just got my passport renewed as I am waiting of my interview. Should I call up and let NVC know about my new passport or should I wait for the interview and tell them then and there ?

Thanks.

Hey Everyone,

Well I am still waiting for my interview date. Looks like I am the only one on this post who will have an interview at ABU DHABI embassy.

Good luck you brave souls.

Hey my fellow Vj's

Anyone here having an interview scheduled in Abu Dhabi or Dubai ?

Hang in there peeps one last ride