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We got our date, June 26 interview!  Note, above I posted - We filed the N-400 in Oct '17, had bio in Nov and have been waiting for interview.  The DC Field Office is currently stating 10 to 19 months processing time.

We filed the N-400 in Oct '17, had bio in Nov and have been waiting for interview.  The DC Field Office is currently stating 10 to 19 months processing time.

Congratulations Narina1428!!!

It's a little soothing to read that your interview went well. We just received our interview date and we are still very nervous. Seeing others posts about their experience and the outcome of their interview helps ease those of us still caught up in this lengthy process.

CONGRATS AGAIN ~ HAPPY FOR YOU!!

Right, and unfortunately we were unable to find any information when we were trying to figure out the best approach...one that would allow him to visit the US while we were awaiting permanent status. In Barbados visitors visas can be denied for no reason (someone may be having a bad day and decides they suspect you wont return) and all fees paid are wasted. We would have risked going for a visitors visa this if we knew we would have to wait for over 1.5 years for USCIS/NVC approval and an interview.

I just want others to know that.......

>>>once I-130 is filed>>>> if you don't already have a visitors visa your basically stuck waiting until the CR1 is approved, that has been our experience.

While my husbands CR1 was in process he applied for a visitors visa. Barbados consulate rejected his visitors request advising they will not grant one when the CR1 is pending. I wish we had known this in advance, we could have applied for the visitors visa prior to getting married or submitting the CR1. Fortunately, I live in Barbados with him, but it would have been nice for him to come to the US to visit my family during the holidays. Why would anyone bother applying for a CR1 and then take risks and jeopardize everything by not returning until it is complete. I'm just saying.