paret3169

2 minutes ago, 17Miller said:

Let's pray that we only need to go into that federal building just one last time for good then!

Yes plz!  Let me know how it goes! Good luck

29 minutes ago, 17Miller said:

I just got mine today as well! a week ahead of you 5/9 in DTLA. 

 

wish both of us best of the LUCK! I heard that they are also doing the same day oath.

 

are you also expecting a combo interview? 

You too!! the letter didn’t mention it. I thought it would be. Did yours?  I hope it is same day oath!

On 3/7/2023 at 10:51 PM, 17Miller said:

Here! I'm trying to not think about when is our turn lol... 

I just got mine today! 5/16 in downtown 

Any Los Angeles filers? 

Got a 48 month extension today. Anyone else get one?

My wife’s green card was finally shipped today. 
poe 12/26. Near 6 months not sure why the delay, I called after 120 days got the email that card was being produced last week. Finally our visa journey is officially over. Good luck to all!

14 hours ago, Vira said:

Congrats! I’m glad to hear this? Please did you involve any lawyer to help with the waiver or did you apply for it before she went for the interview? 

Do not waste your money on a lawyer for a waiver packet IMO

3 hours ago, Vira said:

Congrats! I’m glad to hear this? Please did you involve any lawyer to help with the waiver or did you apply for it before she went for the interview? 

There’s nothing to apply. The consular will do the waiver for you. 

On 2/7/2020 at 8:16 AM, vctrokoye said:

I'm from Nigeria. My wife's interview is after Feb 21. I understand from people it will be denied based on 212f (president proclamation) but with an option to apply for a waiver unless the travel ban is lifted. What happens if the ban is not lifted and the waiver is not approved? Will it result in a fresh application?

My wife is from a banned country and interviewed in November and was refused under 212f. She was automatically considered for a waiver and we got an email exactly 10 days later asking for the passport to issue the visa. She is here with me now. So there is definitely light at the end but might add up to a month more processing overall now that the new automated screening system is in place. Good luck!

16 hours ago, Butterfly19 said:

@paret3169 hi, did your wife had a second interview too? Or just sending her passport? I wonder if there’s a second interview what kind of documents they ask for and what questions to be prepared for!

thanks

no just one

10 hours ago, Sm147 said:

Hello everyone, quick question my brother and sis had their interview in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia on December 17 and they were denied a visa because of (Trump😡) so their case status showed denied but when i sent back everything they requested the status changed to administrative processing, my question is has anyone ever been denied a visa then issued and how long the wait was?

 

 

 

we are from 🇸🇴 Somalia

My wife was in a similar situation Syrian interviewed in Ankara. We were refused under the travel ban and contacted 3 weeks later to send the passport for visa processing. She’s now with me in the states. 

I’m happy to say my wife received her visa today! We interviewed in Ankara last month, refused under the PP. contacted 2 weeks later to submit the passport only and now visa in hand!  Here’s to hope for anyone not interviewing yet and praying for those who were unfairly put in AP hell that it will end soon. God bless you all in this wonderful group. 

4 hours ago, salhasl said:

Its not actually bad - i think they take a few days to issue the visa. I dont think visas are granted same day.

It would’ve been the case I think if they kept her passport. But I’m guessing it might take a month or so. Hoping for the best

5 hours ago, salhasl said:

Did they keep her passport?

No they didn’t I wish they did. 

17 minutes ago, Nag & Matt said:

This is horrible news. Did they mention to her how long it may take??

No they didn’t know

4 hours ago, salhasl said:

Hey paret3169 how was your interview? Did you get the Visa? Did they ask for 5535?

 

 

 

 

😔 So we were refused under the PP and being considered for a waiver. No 5535 request as of now besides the email I got the other day. My wife says out of all the Syrians and Iranians in the embassy only an old couple was issued. 

8 minutes ago, salhasl said:

Hey paret3169 how was your interview? Did you get the Visa? Did they ask for 5535?

 

 

 

 

My wife actually just went. I’ll let u know what happens. Praying for good news 🙏🏻

Hi all, in my interview checklist letter from the embassy I saw this.  Should I send the form now or wait to see what they ask for at the embassy. Thoughts?
 

After the interview, your file may be subject to additional administrative processing. In that case, you will be requested to complete the form DS-5535. If you would like to prepare the form in advance, you may complete the form in Microsoft Word format and email this information to ankaraivAP@state.govand provide your case number in your email message.

4 hours ago, Swadesfan said:

I have not checked it as I am Oct DQ. But based on the past trend, 1st batch of ILs should come out next week. I don't know if the status will say ready to be schedule. What is your current status on CEAC? From my understanding, CEAC will always says at NVC. Once the interview is scheduled, the case will be sent to Mumbai and only then the status will change. Someone please correct me if I am wrong.

When you get the IL it’ll change to In transit. When it’s received by the embassy it will say Ready. 

24 minutes ago, Katv said:

Can someone tell me if the IL is send to the e-mail or through  regular mail? 

Email

For those who have interviewed already... do u have to remove jewelry for the security screening? My wife has a bracelet that locks and not easily removed 

Anyone interviewing after Nov 3rd? How are you planning to prove health insurance? My wife would be covered by my employer insurance but I don’t think I can add her until she’s LPR. 

On 10/8/2019 at 10:53 AM, Muhammad&Mansory said:

Has anyone taken medical test while pregnant? I know a guy in Turkey who got contacted about his wife's visa; but his wife is pregnant and they are planning to wait until she delivers (4-5 months from now). Has anyone done medical exam during pregnancy? 

Wondering if u heard anything else about this. I have a friend in a similar situation was asking About advise. 

Hi all,

what happens if the police certificate expires before the interview? I noticed it has a 3 month validity. We got it during the nvc doc stage but it’ll be expired by the time we interview. 

1 minute ago, MrsEze said:

Please how can I check if my case is in transit too? 

When you get the interview letter the status will change to in transit. Happened to me today