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10 minutes ago, Jmeika said:

How long did it take to get an interview?

I got the "READY" on December 16, 2020 and then the interview appointment letter was emailed to me on Dec 18, 2020. 

The interview was scheduled for March 4, 2021.

Our flight was Copa flight 219 on Tuesday, Feb 23 which was cancelled.

Now we have a May flight/appointment. Fingers crossed!

On 10/23/2020 at 1:36 PM, C and L said:

I got my Interview date, Georgetown Georgetown Guyana Embassy 

Did you have a previously scheduled interview date that was cancelled b/c of covid? 

20 hours ago, C and L said:

Hi I'm waiting on Interview Letter from Guyana Embassy, DQ since June. Where did you see Guyana giving Interviews for guyanese only? 

A long time ago on the U.S. embassy in Guyana's  FB page

5 hours ago, C and L said:

I'm DQ since June and No Appointment Letter with CR1. I thought spousal Visa was priority

I'm not sure. I am a K1 applicant.

6 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

Well Cuba didn't make it easy by "Microwaving" the staff at the US Embassy!    There are a few places where consulates do visas for residents of other countries but most time there is an option to pay before inthe home country or at the time of interview.  Come December update US!   And do check for cancellations - we moved up 3 months.

That's right LOL

Thank you for your help.

It seems that the interviews are only being opened for Guyanese residents so....I have to contact the US embassy in Havana to schedule the interview in Guyana - that's what someone is telling me.

Just now, Paul & Mary said:

The feedback I'm hearing is that you just show up 4 or 5 days early to pay the fee and do the medical.  Fee has to be paid 3 days before the interview.

Thank you - it just seems so weird and absolutely insane to fly me, my fiancee, and her two kids, to Guyana without an interview date scheduled and paid for. I'm really confused! What am I supposed to do? Move there temporarily and just hang out?

Hi everyone -

As I am sure all of you are doing, I check the website (https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-gy/iv) each day to see if interviews are being scheduled. Some background. I'm American and my fiancee is Cuban and we have to go to the U.S. embassy in Georgetown, Guyana for the interview. I'm at the point in the process where the I-129 has been approved, the NVC has assigned a case number, and I've completed the DS-160s. I've just been waiting to schedule an interview and then pay the visa fees.

Well, lo and behold, about 30 minutes ago, I checked the website, and an available interview date popped up! Dec 17, 2020! I was so excited. I clicked on it to select it and then went to the payment part - but here is the kicker. I have to go to a local bank in Guyana and pay in cash before the interview can be scheduled! Sooooo.....now what?

Questions:

1) My petition was approved on Nov 5, 2019. Is it wise to schedule an interview for Dec 17, 2020, over a year later? Maybe that's money down the drain.

2) If it's wise to proceed, how can I pay for these visa fees without being able to fly to Guyana? There must be a business that does this.

Thank you all!

Lori

Just now, n86 said:

👍 technically the EO says it shouldn't be renewed after 50 days from the proclamation, so it should be June 12/13 the deadline, after which it would expire on June 22 from my understanding.

Got it! Thank you!

21 minutes ago, n86 said:

Any news on this EO expiration / continuation? I understand that the president may just sign a new one, but if this one is not renewed by June 12-13, it should expire on June 22nd right?

June 22 is circled on my calendar.

3 minutes ago, geowrian said:

This part I disagree with. I highly doubt individual COs will get to determine if a visa class (not an individual) is subject to an EO or not. This is not a discretionary item - either a visa class is or is not subject to it.

Typically what happens is the DOS reviews the EO and implements a policy. That policy is then published in the FAM. In the interim, a memo or other guidance is issued to the consulates.

Given that routine visa services are suspended right now already, they have the time to actually review the EO and do all of the above before any CO actually has to make a decision w/o that guidance.

What you're saying makes perfect sense to me! Thank you!!

I got this answer about K1s from a lawyer in the federal govt , for what it's worth right now....

Based on what we are reading, non-immigrants are not impacted.  A K-1 is a non-immigrant visa, but it is not clear since it does represent immigrant intent.   Best bet is to keep scanning the internet for updates on this topic.  My guess is that it will end up being a Consular official’s call. 

Just now, payxibka said:

Bingo 

I hope and trust you are right. Thank you for replying! 

Just now, Paul & Mary said:

K1/2 is exempt.  K1/2 is a Non immigrant visa that allows you to marry and adjust.

I hope you are right. Thank you for replying! 

4 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Exempt under sec 1

Are you saying K1s are exempt the K1 visa is not an immigrant visa?

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-suspending-entry-immigrants-present-risk-u-s-labor-market-economic-recovery-following-covid-19-outbreak/

The link to the executive order is above. Are K1s going to be blocked for now? I think so, according to Section 2 - that is, unless your fiance(e) is exempted under Section 3 - and there are 9 exemptions.

I'm really worried that this suspension is going to exceed 60 days and that our petitions will expire at some point. Ugh!!! So frustrating.

Sec. 2.  Scope of Suspension and Limitation on Entry.  (a)  The suspension and limitation on entry pursuant to section 1 of this proclamation shall apply only to aliens who:

(i)    are outside the United States on the effective date of this proclamation;

(ii)   do not have an immigrant visa that is valid on the effective date of this proclamation; and

(iii)  do not have an official travel document other than a visa (such as a transportation letter, an appropriate boarding foil, or an advance parole document) that is valid on the effective date of this proclamation or issued on any date thereafter that permits him or her to travel to the United States and seek entry or admission.

5 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

Yes. Everything thing triple's. Ouch. I feel your pain. I had a K-1 and two K-2's. I was glad I was rich at the time. Here is some additional information for your interview preparatins.

 

Thank you, again! 

2 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

 

 

The following are required for the visa interview.
1.    Fill out the online DS-160 visa application form by following the instructions at https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/. Print and keep the DS-160 confirmation barcode page for submission on your day of interview.

In addition to the K1, there are two K2s. Therefore, I need to complete separate DS-160s for them too, correct?

1 hour ago, Greenbaum said:

Q1 - Yes according to the Greenbaum Times, you can begin to complete the DS-160 and submit the same.

Q2 - The letter will have your NVC number.

Q3 -  Follow the embassy instructions for scheduling your appointment as your embassy does not schedule the appointments.

 

The following are required for the visa interview.
1.    Fill out the online DS-160 visa application form by following the instructions at https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/. Print and keep the DS-160 confirmation barcode page for submission on your day of interview.
2.    Visa Application Fee: $265 or its equivalent in Ghana Cedis must be paid at any branch of Guaranty Trust Bank in Ghana. Be sure to keep the payment receipt number. This fee is non-refundable.
3.    Schedule the interview: You must schedule your visa interview appointment by following the instructions at http://www.ustraveldocs.com. You will need your payment receipt to schedule the interview.
4.    International Passport: Your passport must be valid for at least six months past your planned date of arrival in the United States.

 

Your overthinking the process. 

Yes I have a tendency to do that! 😀 Thank you so much!

Hello - I have three questions - highlighted in red, below. 

I have received NOA2 and I received my case number and my invoice ID number from the NVC.  As we all know, visa operations at U.S. embassies have been suspended for now.

1) According to the shared doc NOA 2 First Page of new Month (2).docx, it seems that at this point, I can complete DS-160 - but given the situation, do I still proceed with that? The letter I received from the NVC states:

The National Visa Center (NVC) received your fiancé (e)’s/spouse’s approved I-129F petition from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). NVC will now forward the petition to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in Georgetown., Guyana. Please note that the transfer process can take several weeks. The U.S. Embassy or Consulate will contact your fiancé (e)/spouse when they are ready to process his or her petition. Next steps: Go to our website http://nvc.state.gov/k1 to learn how to apply for a K visa and prepare for the visa interview.

When I go to the website and scroll down to my step, it says,

The NVC will mail you a letter when it sends your fiancé(e) case to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Once you receive this letter, inform your fiancé(e) to take the below-listed actions to apply for a K-1 visa and prepare for the interview. You, the foreign-citizen fiancé(e), (and eligible children applying for K-2 visas) will be required to bring the following forms and documents to the visa interview: Completed Form DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application. You (and any eligible children applying for K-2 visas) must: (1) complete Form DS-160 and (2) print the DS-160 confirmation page to bring to your interview.

So I have received that letter right? Will there be another letter once the case arrives in Georgetown? 

2) Also, I checked CEAC and I received the message (see attached file) - "ready." Of course, I have not received any notification of an interview appointment (since the embassies are not scheduling them right now). Based on my case status, am I at the "first ready" or the "second ready"?

Thank you for your help!

13 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

Cuba does not have a P3 as all interview are conducted in Georgetown, Guyana. Here is a link to the information needed for that embassy.

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/iv-dv-supplemental/Havana-GEO.pdf#page5

Thank you so much!

@Greenbaum - I'm so grateful for the packet you created and shared! 

Is there a P3 packet for Cuba in 2020 yet? Thank you again!

Thank you, both! I really appreciate it. 😊

Hello everyone - 

I need some clarification.

I am the US sponsor for my Cuban fiancee. We have received the NOA2 and everything is progressing smoothly, so far. I am gathering all the documents needed for the next step and she is doing her part too...but my questions are regarding the interview date and flights.

1) Interview date - Who schedules this? The US Embassy in Guyana? The sponsor? Is it done when completing the DS-160? It's not clear to me who does this and when it should be done. 

2) Logistics of flights - Let's say we fly to Guyana and the interview goes well and the visa is approved and she can fly to the U.S. Ideally, I would like to fly her straight to the U.S. from Guyana. However, there is the chance that the visa is not approved, of course. Logistically, how can I schedule flights? Buy refundable tickets? Do I buy RT tickets from Cuba/Guyana AND  tickets from Cuba/Guyana/USA? 

Thank you in advance for your help!