Annalica

I had my interview last Tuesday at Sydney embassy it was more stressful for me as I had to attend with with our (U.S petitioner) 3 year old son. Our interview was scheduled at 8.30 am I went up at 8.15am and was lucky no one was there so I was able to walk straight through to the ladies that checked our documents (strongly recommend stick to the checklist) i had all the documents in order as per the list so the ladies gave back what was not needed and then they direct you through to security. With my documents i didn't take any extra proof to substantiate our relationship but it's up to you. When you go upstairs take a ticket and wait for you number to be called. The first time you get called up is to give your documents and then you may get called again and they'll give you back any other documents they don't think will be needed for the interview. You will then be advised the next time you'll be called up is for your interview. The guy that interviewed me looked real serious at first but was really casual when he asked the first question he was typing and forgot for a moment to ask another question and at the end was telling me how long it takes to wait for your visa i was confused and he noticed that and realised he forgot to tell me that I've been approved lol It was a good experience everyone is nice. All up i spent 1hour 15 mins but the CO messed up and i had to go back to the embassy so he can take my fingerprints again but i couldn't be mad I was too happy i got approved. Just triple check your documents it doesn't hurt to have more that is required just in case you need it, know your information as they can ask any of these questions: when you first met, what date you met each other face to face, when you last saw each other, what you do for work, what your fiance does for work,  where does the petioner live. Those are some of the questions i heard others get asked and i only had 4 questions what is my relationship to the petitioner, how did you meet, when did you meet  and what do you do for work. Sorry for the long response but glad to help anyone else going through the same process as this site has helped me a lot. 

I had my interview last Tuesday at Sydney embassy it was more stressful for me as I had to attend with with our (U.S petitioner) 3 year old son. Our interview was scheduled at 8.30 am I went up at 8.15am and was lucky no one was there so I was able to walk straight through to the ladies that checked our documents (strongly recommend stick to the checklist) i had all the documents in order as per the list so the ladies gave back what was not needed and then they direct you through to security. With my documents i didn't take any extra proof to substantiate our relationship but it's up to you. When you go upstairs take a ticket and wait for you number to be called. The first time you get called up is to give your documents and then you may get called again and they'll give you back any other documents they don't think will be needed for the interview. You will then be advised the next time you'll be called up is for your interview. The guy that interviewed me looked real serious at first but was really casual when he asked the first question he was typing and forgot for a moment to ask another question and at the end was telling me how long it takes to wait for your visa i was confused and he noticed that and realised he forgot to tell me that I've been approved lol It was a good experience everyone is nice. All up i spent 1hour 15 mins but the CO messed up and i had to go back to the embassy so he can take my fingerprints again but i couldn't be mad I was too happy i got approved. Just triple check your documents it doesn't hurt to have more that is required just in case you need it, know your information as they can ask any of these questions: when you first met, what date you met each other face to face, when you last saw each other, what you do for work, what your fiance does for work,  where does the petioner live. Those are some of the questions i heard others get asked and i only had 4 questions what is my relationship to the petitioner, how did you meet, when did you meet  and what do you do for work. Sorry for the long response but glad to help anyone else going through the same process as this site has helped me a lot. 

NOA2 April 30 here. I got my NVC Number on the 17 of May. 4 days later days my status was ready. Most people get their NVC number in around 20 days. But I guess every case is different. Start calling every other day and asking nicely if the have receive your case yet. Maybe call after 6 pm. It should be soon you will receive yours 

Hello, 
My first time posting but I've been following this thread for quite some time. I'm finally relieved to get approved. I thought I would share my journey so far
 
Case received: 22 September 2017
RFE recieved: 31 March 2018
RFE sent: 18 April 18
NOA2 approved: 30 April 
 
I had been checking both the old and new website everday and i just checked now and the old website said it was still reviewing my case but then I checked the new website and it confirmed my case was approved on the 30th April. 
 
My RFE was to send intent to marry letter even though this was provided originally with a lot of proof but they had asked to send more proof within the previous 2 years. I just resent my flight reciepts, printed photos and dated them and with my letter of intent I elaborated more on how I met my fiance (we met online), noted the dates we visited each other and our plans when we do get married. 
 
Well best of luck to those who are still awaiting a response hopefully more approvals are received this week 😊

Hello, 
My first time posting but I've been following this thread for quite some time. I'm finally relieved to get approved. I thought I would share my journey so far
 
Case received: 22 September 2017
RFE recieved: 31 March 2018
RFE sent: 18 April 18
NOA2 approved: 30 April 
 
I had been checking both the old and new website everday and i just checked now and the old website said it was still reviewing my case but then I checked the new website and it confirmed my case was approved on the 30th April. 
 
My RFE was to send intent to marry letter even though this was provided originally with a lot of proof but they had asked to send more proof within the previous 2 years. I just resent my flight reciepts, printed photos and dated them and with my letter of intent I elaborated more on how I met my fiance (we met online), noted the dates we visited each other and our plans when we do get married. 
 
Well best of luck to those who are still awaiting a response hopefully more approvals are received this week 😊

Hello, 
My first time posting but I've been following this thread for quite some time. I'm finally relieved to get approved. I thought I would share my journey so far
 
Case received: 22 September 2017
RFE recieved: 31 March 2018
RFE sent: 18 April 18
NOA2 approved: 30 April 
 
I had been checking both the old and new website everday and i just checked now and the old website said it was still reviewing my case but then I checked the new website and it confirmed my case was approved on the 30th April. 
 
My RFE was to send intent to marry letter even though this was provided originally with a lot of proof but they had asked to send more proof within the previous 2 years. I just resent my flight reciepts, printed photos and dated them and with my letter of intent I elaborated more on how I met my fiance (we met online), noted the dates we visited each other and our plans when we do get married. 
 
Well best of luck to those who are still awaiting a response hopefully more approvals are received this week 😊

Hello, 
My first time posting but I've been following this thread for quite some time. I'm finally relieved to get approved. I thought I would share my journey so far
 
Case received: 22 September 2017
RFE recieved: 31 March 2018
RFE sent: 18 April 18
NOA2 approved: 30 April 
 
I had been checking both the old and new website everday and i just checked now and the old website said it was still reviewing my case but then I checked the new website and it confirmed my case was approved on the 30th April. 
 
My RFE was to send intent to marry letter even though this was provided originally with a lot of proof but they had asked to send more proof within the previous 2 years. I just resent my flight reciepts, printed photos and dated them and with my letter of intent I elaborated more on how I met my fiance (we met online), noted the dates we visited each other and our plans when we do get married. 
 
Well best of luck to those who are still awaiting a response hopefully more approvals are received this week 😊