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So as per my promise to all, I am posting my Interview although this is very personal so I am not going into detail for all our answers as those things varies case by case.
 
I would say stay calm, confident and happy. Reply to all questions with correct information and have a good coordination with your partner while replying. Provide some photographs for couple of recent trips which shows your relationship with your partner and bonding with your family and friends.
 
 
Here is my Interview experience on Nov 21st at Tampa USCIS office.
Our Interview time was 11.45 AM.
Me and my wife reached early around 11.20 AM. We went through security check and was asked to remove metal items and keep it in a bin. It was quick.  After that we did initial check and received a token number and was advised to proceed in right side where there was a waiting area and few counters. Those window counters were going through some Interviews and after 15 minutes once those Interviews are done it was closed for a lunch break. We thought it will be a long wait and no further Interview will be done during lunch time. After that we notice they called couple of tokens to follow them in the corner and there was an alley. So we presumed the family Interviews were happening separately in field officer's office. Almost after waiting for more than 1 and half hour our token was called by an officer around 1.15 pm.
 
We gave our token and was asked to follow her to the last office in the alley. Once in the room, we greeted the officer and said hello. Officer greeter us and asked to stand straight and take an oath that we will speak all truth during the Interview. Me and my wife agreed and said yes. After that we were asked to sit. Officer asked me for all the IDs. I provided my Green card, driving license and passport. Officer asked my wife for her driving license. Officer verified all IDs.
 
After that officer asked me for the finger print of my right and left thumb and took my photo on the photo machine. 
1. Officer told our marriage date. We said yes this is correct date.
2. Officer asked why I came so late after marriage? Me and my wife told it took time through the green card process.
3. Officer asked how did you manage to stay alone during that processing time? We replied together with couple of things. How we kept in touch. how my wife visited me during long weekend and we spent quality time.
4. Officer asked us how did you two met each other? Me and my wife told the story. After that I provided our marriage album. Officer was very happy to see those pictures and commented on my wife's dress. Officer took one of our photo with our family for a print. Officer asked how many people came to your marriage function? We provided some details.
5. Officer asked my wife where does she work? My wife gave her a response with her position  and job place information.
6. Officer asked my status in Canada and how I came to Canada. (This was asked as my birth place is different than Canada) I provided all details and my PR card from Canada.
 
7. Officer asked did you bring your current financial statements? We provided all copies of recent 6 months joint bank statements. I told her she can keep these statements copy for their records. (We have attached 6 months joint statements with our initial application as well)
8. Officer asked me where did we stay when I migrated to U.S. ? We provided all explanation of initial time and where we stayed initially and where we are staying right now from last 1year and 9 months. Also I gave some recent photos from our trips in this year which shows me and my wife visiting places and few picture with our family as well. Officer was really impressed as we visited many places in the U.S. and spent time with family as well.
 
9. Officer went through our paper application form to verify name, address, date of birth, current address and other information are all correct. 
 
10. Officer told us to wait. she gets up and took all government IDs and couple photos to the printing station and took copy for her records. 
 
11. Officer told us she does not have any further questions and my greencard is approved. Also she told that I am eligible to apply for Citizenship before 3 months of 3 year anniversary from that date I migrated in the U.S.. Officer asked if we have any questions. We said no we are good thank you for the approval.
 
We greeted the officer and was asked to follow her till the waiting hall. It was around 20 minutes. This is it we were so happy to get the approval.
 
Thank you all for your great post. I am following Visa journey from last 3 years now. And I can say this is the right place with all the information you need to file your visa application.
 
Thank you!

yes I got my verbal approval from the officer. Status changed to approved same day after Interview. Next day status changed to New card produced. And yesterday received my card in mail in 8 days.

So as per my promise to all, I am posting my Interview although this is very personal so I am not going into detail for all our answers as those things varies case by case.
 
I would say stay calm, confident and happy. Reply to all questions with correct information and have a good coordination with your partner while replying. Provide some photographs for couple of recent trips which shows your relationship with your partner and bonding with your family and friends.
 
 
Here is my Interview experience on Nov 21st at Tampa USCIS office.
Our Interview time was 11.45 AM.
Me and my wife reached early around 11.20 AM. We went through security check and was asked to remove metal items and keep it in a bin. It was quick.  After that we did initial check and received a token number and was advised to proceed in right side where there was a waiting area and few counters. Those window counters were going through some Interviews and after 15 minutes once those Interviews are done it was closed for a lunch break. We thought it will be a long wait and no further Interview will be done during lunch time. After that we notice they called couple of tokens to follow them in the corner and there was an alley. So we presumed the family Interviews were happening separately in field officer's office. Almost after waiting for more than 1 and half hour our token was called by an officer around 1.15 pm.
 
We gave our token and was asked to follow her to the last office in the alley. Once in the room, we greeted the officer and said hello. Officer greeter us and asked to stand straight and take an oath that we will speak all truth during the Interview. Me and my wife agreed and said yes. After that we were asked to sit. Officer asked me for all the IDs. I provided my Green card, driving license and passport. Officer asked my wife for her driving license. Officer verified all IDs.
 
After that officer asked me for the finger print of my right and left thumb and took my photo on the photo machine. 
1. Officer told our marriage date. We said yes this is correct date.
2. Officer asked why I came so late after marriage? Me and my wife told it took time through the green card process.
3. Officer asked how did you manage to stay alone during that processing time? We replied together with couple of things. How we kept in touch. how my wife visited me during long weekend and we spent quality time.
4. Officer asked us how did you two met each other? Me and my wife told the story. After that I provided our marriage album. Officer was very happy to see those pictures and commented on my wife's dress. Officer took one of our photo with our family for a print. Officer asked how many people came to your marriage function? We provided some details.
5. Officer asked my wife where does she work? My wife gave her a response with her position  and job place information.
6. Officer asked my status in Canada and how I came to Canada. (This was asked as my birth place is different than Canada) I provided all details and my PR card from Canada.
 
7. Officer asked did you bring your current financial statements? We provided all copies of recent 6 months joint bank statements. I told her she can keep these statements copy for their records. (We have attached 6 months joint statements with our initial application as well)
8. Officer asked me where did we stay when I migrated to U.S. ? We provided all explanation of initial time and where we stayed initially and where we are staying right now from last 1year and 9 months. Also I gave some recent photos from our trips in this year which shows me and my wife visiting places and few picture with our family as well. Officer was really impressed as we visited many places in the U.S. and spent time with family as well.
 
9. Officer went through our paper application form to verify name, address, date of birth, current address and other information are all correct. 
 
10. Officer told us to wait. she gets up and took all government IDs and couple photos to the printing station and took copy for her records. 
 
11. Officer told us she does not have any further questions and my greencard is approved. Also she told that I am eligible to apply for Citizenship before 3 months of 3 year anniversary from that date I migrated in the U.S.. Officer asked if we have any questions. We said no we are good thank you for the approval.
 
We greeted the officer and was asked to follow her till the waiting hall. It was around 20 minutes. This is it we were so happy to get the approval.
 
Thank you all for your great post. I am following Visa journey from last 3 years now. And I can say this is the right place with all the information you need to file your visa application.
 
Thank you!

I have not posted in last 2 years but have been following up this timeline as I have applied in June 2019 as well for removal of condition I-751.
 
I had my Interview yesterday and it got approved. I will post a full Interview post.
 
Filled I-751      June 5th 2019
Biometrics      July 2019
Interview date Nov 21st 2019

I have not posted in last 2 years but have been following up this timeline as I have applied in June 2019 as well for removal of condition I-751.
 
I had my Interview yesterday and it got approved. I will post a full Interview post.
 
Filled I-751      June 5th 2019
Biometrics      July 2019
Interview date Nov 21st 2019

I have not posted in last 2 years but have been following up this timeline as I have applied in June 2019 as well for removal of condition I-751.
 
I had my Interview yesterday and it got approved. I will post a full Interview post.
 
Filled I-751      June 5th 2019
Biometrics      July 2019
Interview date Nov 21st 2019

Thank you @JBMG  -- we are thrilled! Visa approved! Passport ready for pick up already. 😍
 
Hope all goes smoothly for everyone else too! 

Had my interview at 14:00 today. Arrived at the embassy around 13:50 and waited for a bit for the security to let me and my USC husband inside the big glass cubicle (security check). When we got inside, I asked if my husband was allowed to accompany me and they said yes, but that only I would be interviewed. Next, our bags went through the security check and we were asked to turn off our phones. We left everything there except for the big pile of papers I had taken with me. The security workers were chuckling a bit when they saw all the paperwork I had with me  .. 

We then proceeded to the embassy and waited there for approx. 10 minutes until I was asked to come to the counter and present some of the original documents (birth certificate, marriage certificate and my criminal records papers + passport and only one passport size photo). There were no other interviews today, just a couple of Americans before us but they weren't there for visas, I suppose They left and we were invited to speak to the consul (I think he was just new at the job since there was another man beside him). He commented on my husband's tattoos and said he liked them. That kind of set the mood already, it was a pretty relaxed atmosphere. I then had to do the fingerprints and take an oath. 

The consul was looking through our papers a bit and asked us how we met, what my husband does here in my country, how long he has been living here, how does he like it, what our plans are, some comments about a picture he saw in the stack we sent to the USCIS last year, which led to them to some small talk about skateboarding etc... Also, I was asked to briefly mention if I had previously been to the States. As he was looking through our stack of evidence we had sent with our application, he said that we have a LOT of information. He never asked to see anything I brought (no pictures or additional proof gathered after the initial application back in September of 2016). 

After we had probably been in the booth for maybe 8-10 minutes (not sure, didn't check the time), he gave me the domestic violence pamphlet to look through and said everything looks fine and they should have my visa packet and passport ready for collection TOMORROW. Then the lady who collected my papers said she will look if she can manage it within a day and said she will let me know by phone :).. So, we'll see. 

Status on the CEAC still shows Ready, so I am not sure if it will really make it through AP to Issued tomorrow within the working hours... Will keep you all posted. Overall a pleasant experience!!!

Can't wait to have the visa in my hands

good luck @JBMG and all of us including me who have an interview this week.

hello all,
 
so my case was approved at montreal consulate on Aug 04th. yesterday my passport was delivered to post office for pick-up.
 
I have picked up my passport and paid $220 fee by creating an account on below website:
 
https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/
 
Now it shows it is processing my fee.
 
Everything is done now just POE left which will be on Sept 02nd.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

hello all,
 
so my case was approved at montreal consulate on Aug 04th. yesterday my passport was delivered to post office for pick-up.
 
I have picked up my passport and paid $220 fee by creating an account on below website:
 
https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/
 
Now it shows it is processing my fee.
 
Everything is done now just POE left which will be on Sept 02nd.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

hello all,
 
so my case was approved at montreal consulate on Aug 04th. yesterday my passport was delivered to post office for pick-up.
 
I have picked up my passport and paid $220 fee by creating an account on below website:
 
https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/
 
Now it shows it is processing my fee.
 
Everything is done now just POE left which will be on Sept 02nd.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

hello all,
 
so my case was approved at montreal consulate on Aug 04th. yesterday my passport was delivered to post office for pick-up.
 
I have picked up my passport and paid $220 fee by creating an account on below website:
 
https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/
 
Now it shows it is processing my fee.
 
Everything is done now just POE left which will be on Sept 02nd.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Hi Mellisa,
 
email them whatever required. also send them I-864A as you have a joint sponsor on your file.
 
hope it goes through. is your case through email processing?

POE in the next 32 hrs.. excited and nervous!  

Thank you Green Line!
I pray for you too

HAHAHA!! That was you ?!!? Yeah, it was me that also turned around a few times looking at you. Wondering.., is that "thefroggy" and I was going to ask but then I didn't want to say "hey are you thefroggy from VJ". hahah shoot.. had all that time to chit chat.. 
 
Anyway, yeah, what is the last update for you? (what is the latest date?) Ours went from Ready, Administrative Processing, to Issued in the same day. Details below..
 
7/10/2017 CEAC Status changed to "Ready" (this means, my file has arrived at the Embassy)   8/2/2017 CEAC Status still "Ready" (But date changed to 8/2/2017, the day of the interview)   8/3/2017 CEAC Status still "Ready" (But date changed to 8/3/2017)   8/7/2017 CEAC Status "Adminstrative Processing" (Date changed (case last updated) to 8/7/2017) 11:35 AM 8/7/2017 CEAC Status "ISSUED" 9:00 PM  
Yeah, the guy told us the computers/software was down so give them 10 business days to process.. I've also read from other reviews that they're slow to get the visa's back.. I'll let you know when it arrives.. 

Finally! Checked late last night and AOS disappeared and it says "At NVC" 
Just called NVC and confirmed cc! 😄😭
 
Second SD:  06/05
CC: 08/08

Thank you Daisybright for all the info/support you've provided as well!! your work on the "tips on how to avoid a checklist will help so many!!!" 
 
It does feel strange that we're all leaving VJ.. I'm thinking about starting a facebook group so that we can stay connected. @MLK2016 mentioned something about creating an alumni group.. think FB would be a great place for that.. 

Hi guys, i had my interview yesterday  at the Nigerian embassy and I was approved
This afternoon i received an email and text message on my phone that my passport is ready for collection. I then checked my CEAC status and it says ISSUED!! I am super excited. I wish everyone on this platform all the very best
For those having their interview in August, I wish you all the best of luck and those expecting to get their interview dates too.
This platform was extremely helpful in preparing me for my interview. Thank you all for all the questions and answers proffered to them.

That's great news!! Many congratulations.. I have been away for a while now, so catching up with posts..  
 
Happy that you are through!

congratulations!!1

Hello all,
 
I would like to inform you all that today I had my Interview in the morning at 9:30 AM.
 
And I got my Visa approved.
 
I will post my full review in few hours. 
 
 
Thank you all the VJers for your good wishes and your help throughout the process.
 
@JBMG and @chamma Thank you for your support
 
Also @vintash who helped when I was stuck at NVC stage.
 
And many more if I mention everyone then it will be whole page  So keeping it short.
 

Your social security card should arrive in 7 to 10 days after your arrival in US. If not received by day 10 to 14 go to your social security office and apply.
 
Green card arrives on average 40 to 120 days (usually in that 40 to 60 days). Yo can pay before you leave your country or after you arrive in US.
 
 

awesome!!!! So happy for you!!!