MS&JA

Hey! Just my two cents. My understanding is that you both live in a European country in which  neither of you are citizens and that you are a USC (non-dual with Europe). If anything is different, my advice might differ. 
 
We used assets only to qualify (I moved to Europe as well to wait out the process). 
 
if you’re relying on savings (liquid cash), you’ll have to show account(s) balances for 12 months. We made an excel of the accounts balance at the end of each month in the previous year, and calculated the average monthly balance. They wont accept screen shots of the latest account balance. 
 
With respect to real estate, you’ll have to hire a licensed appraiser and deduct (and show proof of) current mortgage balance(s).
 
With that info, they finally approved ours.
 
Remember that the consular officer has discretion at the interview so if you’re relying on assets, bring everything possible. A one-time screen shot of savings, 401ks, IRA balances, or a print out from the county’s property appraiser won’t do it. After all, anyone could make a contribution to those accounts 10 days before you present the info. That’s what they’re trying to avoid. 
 
Also keep in mind that (very soon-Monday) the EU will vote to ban American travelers into the EU after July 1. You said your husband lost the visa tied to his job. Unless you hold dual citizenship, it’s likely you won’t be allowed back in. And he may not be allowed back into that country. For example, I’m Italian-American and we’re afraid that if I leave to visit home (the US), Spain will tell me to eat dirt and they will only let me fly back to Italy. Intra Schengen travel is still at risk. US-EU travel for non EU citizens will likely be impossible after July 1. 
 
Finally,  if an applicant loses residence in the country of interview (and he’s not a citizen there) you’ll have to request a change of embassy and it would delay your process significantly (or lie to the consular officer about your residency being lost- not recommended). That alone is basis for a reasonable expedite. I would try that excuse. 
 
Best of luck! 

We also got an interview for July 27 in Madrid, Spain ☺️!
 
Best of luck to everyone else waiting! 

We also got an interview for July 27 in Madrid, Spain ☺️!
 
Best of luck to everyone else waiting! 

We also got an interview for July 27 in Madrid, Spain ☺️!
 
Best of luck to everyone else waiting! 

We also got an interview for July 27 in Madrid, Spain ☺️!
 
Best of luck to everyone else waiting! 

We also got an interview for July 27 in Madrid, Spain ☺️!
 
Best of luck to everyone else waiting! 

We also got an interview for July 27 in Madrid, Spain ☺️!
 
Best of luck to everyone else waiting! 

We also got an interview for July 27 in Madrid, Spain ☺️!
 
Best of luck to everyone else waiting! 

We also got an interview for July 27 in Madrid, Spain ☺️!
 
Best of luck to everyone else waiting! 

We also got an interview for July 27 in Madrid, Spain ☺️!
 
Best of luck to everyone else waiting! 

We also got an interview for July 27 in Madrid, Spain ☺️!
 
Best of luck to everyone else waiting! 

We also got an interview for July 27 in Madrid, Spain ☺️!
 
Best of luck to everyone else waiting! 

We also got an interview for July 27 in Madrid, Spain ☺️!
 
Best of luck to everyone else waiting! 

We also got an interview for July 27 in Madrid, Spain ☺️!
 
Best of luck to everyone else waiting! 

We also got an interview for July 27 in Madrid, Spain ☺️!
 
Best of luck to everyone else waiting! 

We also got an interview for July 27 in Madrid, Spain ☺️!
 
Best of luck to everyone else waiting! 

We also got an interview for July 27 in Madrid, Spain ☺️!
 
Best of luck to everyone else waiting! 

I think this group might find this useful. It appears the State Department has set forth the blueprint for re-opening domestic and overseas facilities, which in the latter's case seems to be predicated on each country's conditions. 
 
Looks like "full services resume" when a particular Embassy/facility reaches Phase III. 
 
For what it's worth, we're in Spain and the Embassy has not replied our emails or phone calls (regular line) in over a month. They also have not picked up the emergency line for US Citizens the last 5 times we've called (intense, yeah). I would conclude there is no one physically present at the moment. 
 
That being said,  we also called London to see if other European embassies were opening and had a nice chat with an employee there. He confirmed that Embassy is indeed holding very few interviews (probably on an emergency basis- he indicated) but that they are waiting for the "green light" to fully resume operations.
 
Hope that helps.

Hi Alexsea!
 
We called the medical center in Madrid (the only one authorized to do the medical exams) and they told us the Embassy has been scheduling a FEW people in the last week! The doctor said we couldn't schedule the exam without the Embassy appointment confirmation page but that they are starting to go back to normal.
 
Keeping our fingers crossed.
 
 
 
 

Hi Alexsea!
 
We called the medical center in Madrid (the only one authorized to do the medical exams) and they told us the Embassy has been scheduling a FEW people in the last week! The doctor said we couldn't schedule the exam without the Embassy appointment confirmation page but that they are starting to go back to normal.
 
Keeping our fingers crossed.
 
 
 
 

Hi Alexsea!
 
We called the medical center in Madrid (the only one authorized to do the medical exams) and they told us the Embassy has been scheduling a FEW people in the last week! The doctor said we couldn't schedule the exam without the Embassy appointment confirmation page but that they are starting to go back to normal.
 
Keeping our fingers crossed.
 
 
 
 

Hi guys, I thought I'd share some State Dept. updates.
 
-State Dept. operations in the DC metro area will go into Phase I on June 15
-Spain has resumed US Citizen mail-in passport services as of June 11- Germany has done the same thing. I assume other Schengen facilities are doing the same thing but there's too many to check page by page.
-The Wuhan Consulate will be reopening later this month
-Greenland is open
 
According to the State Department plan, if facilities can sustain conditions for 14 days after Phase I, they can move to Phase II, and if they do so for another 14 days, they move on to Phase III.
 
As a result, if all goes well (and that's also doubtful on its own) Phase III could be reached in as little as 28 days from June 15.
 
This group has been very helpful to us and we hope everyone can be reunited/go home as soon as possible. 
 
Have a nice weekend! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Hi guys, I thought I'd share some State Dept. updates.
 
-State Dept. operations in the DC metro area will go into Phase I on June 15
-Spain has resumed US Citizen mail-in passport services as of June 11- Germany has done the same thing. I assume other Schengen facilities are doing the same thing but there's too many to check page by page.
-The Wuhan Consulate will be reopening later this month
-Greenland is open
 
According to the State Department plan, if facilities can sustain conditions for 14 days after Phase I, they can move to Phase II, and if they do so for another 14 days, they move on to Phase III.
 
As a result, if all goes well (and that's also doubtful on its own) Phase III could be reached in as little as 28 days from June 15.
 
This group has been very helpful to us and we hope everyone can be reunited/go home as soon as possible. 
 
Have a nice weekend! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Hi guys, I thought I'd share some State Dept. updates.
 
-State Dept. operations in the DC metro area will go into Phase I on June 15
-Spain has resumed US Citizen mail-in passport services as of June 11- Germany has done the same thing. I assume other Schengen facilities are doing the same thing but there's too many to check page by page.
-The Wuhan Consulate will be reopening later this month
-Greenland is open
 
According to the State Department plan, if facilities can sustain conditions for 14 days after Phase I, they can move to Phase II, and if they do so for another 14 days, they move on to Phase III.
 
As a result, if all goes well (and that's also doubtful on its own) Phase III could be reached in as little as 28 days from June 15.
 
This group has been very helpful to us and we hope everyone can be reunited/go home as soon as possible. 
 
Have a nice weekend! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Hi guys, I thought I'd share some State Dept. updates.
 
-State Dept. operations in the DC metro area will go into Phase I on June 15
-Spain has resumed US Citizen mail-in passport services as of June 11- Germany has done the same thing. I assume other Schengen facilities are doing the same thing but there's too many to check page by page.
-The Wuhan Consulate will be reopening later this month
-Greenland is open
 
According to the State Department plan, if facilities can sustain conditions for 14 days after Phase I, they can move to Phase II, and if they do so for another 14 days, they move on to Phase III.
 
As a result, if all goes well (and that's also doubtful on its own) Phase III could be reached in as little as 28 days from June 15.
 
This group has been very helpful to us and we hope everyone can be reunited/go home as soon as possible. 
 
Have a nice weekend!