chappell09

I just want to report my husband's visa interview yesterday resulted in it being
APPROVED!!!!
woohoo!!! We are so excited and happy. We even got to have a relaxing afternoon at the beautiful white sand beaches in Barbados, so I would say that the day was pretty good! We already bought our tickets to go to the US for 26 August and are getting into planning mode to be ready in time. There is so much going on in my head right now that I even woke up at 5:30am with thoughts racing despite hoping to sleep in!
I haven't really been on visajourney since we came to Barbados for the medical last week, so I am guessing that I have missed much great news of visa approvals. I just want to wish all of those who have had recent visa approvals a huge
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
To all of those waiting, it's coming! And it will feel so great when you finally get there!
The interview exceeded our expectations, in that everyone was so friendly and were obviously trying to lighten our mood and relieve the stress. I have posted a full review of our medical and interview experience as a review for the Barbados embassy.
Now we are just waiting to have the visa in hand. The information sheet that we were given told us we should get the passport back in 7 days (sounds like heaven compared to the "30 days" message of NVC ). I forgot to ask about the system issues while at the interview, but the CO didn't mention any type of delay. I just emailed the embassy this morning to ask if there are currently any delays so should hear back from them today.
WOOHOO!

I just want to report my husband's visa interview yesterday resulted in it being
APPROVED!!!!
woohoo!!! We are so excited and happy. We even got to have a relaxing afternoon at the beautiful white sand beaches in Barbados, so I would say that the day was pretty good! We already bought our tickets to go to the US for 26 August and are getting into planning mode to be ready in time. There is so much going on in my head right now that I even woke up at 5:30am with thoughts racing despite hoping to sleep in!
I haven't really been on visajourney since we came to Barbados for the medical last week, so I am guessing that I have missed much great news of visa approvals. I just want to wish all of those who have had recent visa approvals a huge
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
To all of those waiting, it's coming! And it will feel so great when you finally get there!
The interview exceeded our expectations, in that everyone was so friendly and were obviously trying to lighten our mood and relieve the stress. I have posted a full review of our medical and interview experience as a review for the Barbados embassy.
Now we are just waiting to have the visa in hand. The information sheet that we were given told us we should get the passport back in 7 days (sounds like heaven compared to the "30 days" message of NVC ). I forgot to ask about the system issues while at the interview, but the CO didn't mention any type of delay. I just emailed the embassy this morning to ask if there are currently any delays so should hear back from them today.
WOOHOO!

I just want to report my husband's visa interview yesterday resulted in it being
APPROVED!!!!
woohoo!!! We are so excited and happy. We even got to have a relaxing afternoon at the beautiful white sand beaches in Barbados, so I would say that the day was pretty good! We already bought our tickets to go to the US for 26 August and are getting into planning mode to be ready in time. There is so much going on in my head right now that I even woke up at 5:30am with thoughts racing despite hoping to sleep in!
I haven't really been on visajourney since we came to Barbados for the medical last week, so I am guessing that I have missed much great news of visa approvals. I just want to wish all of those who have had recent visa approvals a huge
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
To all of those waiting, it's coming! And it will feel so great when you finally get there!
The interview exceeded our expectations, in that everyone was so friendly and were obviously trying to lighten our mood and relieve the stress. I have posted a full review of our medical and interview experience as a review for the Barbados embassy.
Now we are just waiting to have the visa in hand. The information sheet that we were given told us we should get the passport back in 7 days (sounds like heaven compared to the "30 days" message of NVC ). I forgot to ask about the system issues while at the interview, but the CO didn't mention any type of delay. I just emailed the embassy this morning to ask if there are currently any delays so should hear back from them today.
WOOHOO!

Good luck to all those with interviews this week! Take a deep breath and prepare yourselves to hear APPROVED!!
My husband and I leave for Barbados on Wednesday. He will do the medical on Thursday and then the interview on Monday.
We're doing last minute prep on all docs and are getting excited to hear APPROVED also!

Good luck to all those with interviews this week! Take a deep breath and prepare yourselves to hear APPROVED!!
My husband and I leave for Barbados on Wednesday. He will do the medical on Thursday and then the interview on Monday.
We're doing last minute prep on all docs and are getting excited to hear APPROVED also!

Our package finally arrived at the US Embassy in Bridgetown and the status showed "Ready" this morning. I immediately emailed the embassy asking for an earlier interview and received an email back before noon granting us a new interview for 11 August at 9am! woohoo!
:dance:
now it's time to make all the arrangements!

first of all, CONGRATS to all those who have had visa approvals and interviews scheduled in the last couple of days!
I just spoke to Todd and he informed me that my husband's interview was scheduled yesterday for the Barbados embassy for
21 August at 9am ! :joy: :dance:
I asked him when he thought the package might be sent out to the embassy (because we might be trying to ask for an earlier interview) and he said that if it didn't make it out in the mailings for this week (sent either today or tomorrow) it should definitely be sent by next Friday. So, it sounds like they might send out the packets to the embassies at the end of each week?
Anyways, am excited to know that, if all goes well, this process will be finished by that date if not earlier!
Best of luck to everyone else in their visa approvals and interview scheduling!

first of all, CONGRATS to all those who have had visa approvals and interviews scheduled in the last couple of days!
I just spoke to Todd and he informed me that my husband's interview was scheduled yesterday for the Barbados embassy for
21 August at 9am ! :joy: :dance:
I asked him when he thought the package might be sent out to the embassy (because we might be trying to ask for an earlier interview) and he said that if it didn't make it out in the mailings for this week (sent either today or tomorrow) it should definitely be sent by next Friday. So, it sounds like they might send out the packets to the embassies at the end of each week?
Anyways, am excited to know that, if all goes well, this process will be finished by that date if not earlier!
Best of luck to everyone else in their visa approvals and interview scheduling!

so sorry to hear about the checklist! When I called and they told me about mine, I got the email later that day, so hopefully it should be soon. In my case, they definitely had the information on what the checklist was for, even read our which section of the form needed to be changed and, when asked about, how to do it. I guess you could call back and try to get more information or wait for the email and then call back to confirm with them exactly what the checklist means and what they need. I called back after receiving the email to do exactly this and it was helpful and made me feel more confident in what I was sending.
Good luck, and just know that it will end! I know how frustrating it can be but we got through our checklists, now have case complete, and are waiting for an interview. You'll get there too!

Best of luck to all July interviews, you're almost there!
Had case complete 26 June, now waiting for assignment of the interview. It's exciting to be in this thread!

so sorry to hear about the checklist! When I called and they told me about mine, I got the email later that day, so hopefully it should be soon. In my case, they definitely had the information on what the checklist was for, even read our which section of the form needed to be changed and, when asked about, how to do it. I guess you could call back and try to get more information or wait for the email and then call back to confirm with them exactly what the checklist means and what they need. I called back after receiving the email to do exactly this and it was helpful and made me feel more confident in what I was sending.
Good luck, and just know that it will end! I know how frustrating it can be but we got through our checklists, now have case complete, and are waiting for an interview. You'll get there too!

so sorry to hear about the checklist! When I called and they told me about mine, I got the email later that day, so hopefully it should be soon. In my case, they definitely had the information on what the checklist was for, even read our which section of the form needed to be changed and, when asked about, how to do it. I guess you could call back and try to get more information or wait for the email and then call back to confirm with them exactly what the checklist means and what they need. I called back after receiving the email to do exactly this and it was helpful and made me feel more confident in what I was sending.
Good luck, and just know that it will end! I know how frustrating it can be but we got through our checklists, now have case complete, and are waiting for an interview. You'll get there too!

Just spoke with Lee and....
CASE COMPLETE!!!!
as of today, 26 June! My last scanned document was 27 May. I knew to call because AOS fee changed to N/A.
She said they are still scheduling for August and that we are in the queue! woohoo! so excited!
Best of luck to everyone, you're day is coming too and it's worth the wait!

Just spoke with Lee and....
CASE COMPLETE!!!!
as of today, 26 June! My last scanned document was 27 May. I knew to call because AOS fee changed to N/A.
She said they are still scheduling for August and that we are in the queue! woohoo! so excited!
Best of luck to everyone, you're day is coming too and it's worth the wait!

oh my gosh! I just checked for kicks (figuring no one with scan dates of 27 May have been reviewed yet) and the affadavit of support fee says "N/A"!!!!
OH GOSH! I'm so excited and calling RIGHT NOW!

Just spoke with Lee and....
CASE COMPLETE!!!!
as of today, 26 June! My last scanned document was 27 May. I knew to call because AOS fee changed to N/A.
She said they are still scheduling for August and that we are in the queue! woohoo! so excited!
Best of luck to everyone, you're day is coming too and it's worth the wait!

Just spoke with Lee and....
CASE COMPLETE!!!!
as of today, 26 June! My last scanned document was 27 May. I knew to call because AOS fee changed to N/A.
She said they are still scheduling for August and that we are in the queue! woohoo! so excited!
Best of luck to everyone, you're day is coming too and it's worth the wait!

oh my gosh! I just checked for kicks (figuring no one with scan dates of 27 May have been reviewed yet) and the affadavit of support fee says "N/A"!!!!
OH GOSH! I'm so excited and calling RIGHT NOW!

Just spoke with Lee and....
CASE COMPLETE!!!!
as of today, 26 June! My last scanned document was 27 May. I knew to call because AOS fee changed to N/A.
She said they are still scheduling for August and that we are in the queue! woohoo! so excited!
Best of luck to everyone, you're day is coming too and it's worth the wait!

Just spoke with Lee and....
CASE COMPLETE!!!!
as of today, 26 June! My last scanned document was 27 May. I knew to call because AOS fee changed to N/A.
She said they are still scheduling for August and that we are in the queue! woohoo! so excited!
Best of luck to everyone, you're day is coming too and it's worth the wait!

Just spoke with Lee and....
CASE COMPLETE!!!!
as of today, 26 June! My last scanned document was 27 May. I knew to call because AOS fee changed to N/A.
She said they are still scheduling for August and that we are in the queue! woohoo! so excited!
Best of luck to everyone, you're day is coming too and it's worth the wait!

Just spoke with Lee and....
CASE COMPLETE!!!!
as of today, 26 June! My last scanned document was 27 May. I knew to call because AOS fee changed to N/A.
She said they are still scheduling for August and that we are in the queue! woohoo! so excited!
Best of luck to everyone, you're day is coming too and it's worth the wait!

Just spoke with Lee and....
CASE COMPLETE!!!!
as of today, 26 June! My last scanned document was 27 May. I knew to call because AOS fee changed to N/A.
She said they are still scheduling for August and that we are in the queue! woohoo! so excited!
Best of luck to everyone, you're day is coming too and it's worth the wait!

Just spoke with Lee and....
CASE COMPLETE!!!!
as of today, 26 June! My last scanned document was 27 May. I knew to call because AOS fee changed to N/A.
She said they are still scheduling for August and that we are in the queue! woohoo! so excited!
Best of luck to everyone, you're day is coming too and it's worth the wait!

Just spoke with Lee and....
CASE COMPLETE!!!!
as of today, 26 June! My last scanned document was 27 May. I knew to call because AOS fee changed to N/A.
She said they are still scheduling for August and that we are in the queue! woohoo! so excited!
Best of luck to everyone, you're day is coming too and it's worth the wait!