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Thank you!! My fiancé said it was the easiest part of this whole wild journey! I added his walkthrough 🤗 “I arrived at the consulate, went through security, and locked away my personal items in the locker. After entering the main building, I waited in line and met two windows, one for submitting documents and one for the actual interview.” (He said having our paperwork perfectly organized was a lifesaver. They asked for everything individually, and having them pre-sorted kept the process smooth. We all know that pressure of people behind us waiting their turn, so be prepared and organize your docs in the order they request.) “They handed me a DVD with my medical exam results. After a short wait, they called my name to the interview window. The whole convo was done over an intercom (so yep, the room could hear everything 😅) but the officers were reassuring and kind. They asked where we met, how we met, and what U.S. address we’d be living at. I kept the answers short and honest. After the questions, they told me I was approved and said I’d receive an email a few days later confirming that the packet is ready. They also reminded me not to open the sealed packet, it’s for U.S. Customs to open upon arrival in the States.” He also noted that the online status portal showed “current status: interview” even after being approved. They told him this is normal and sometimes it’ll even say “denied,” but that’s just a system glitch, so don’t panic if you were told you’re approved. The longest part of this process was waiting for the consulate to send the interview date. I hope yours comes through soon!

We were approved! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Thank you! I thought I was the only one thinking it was confusing.

It gave us the same issue. We had to clear our cookies and then sign in before clicking the link they provided. I wanted to confirm with one of you. We’re suppose to pick the immigrant option, right?

Did you have any issue signing in to register for the visa appointment? Did you have any issue signing in to register for the visa appointment?

We got a response too this morning! We’re also set for July!!!! 🥹🙏

My fiancé and I have not heard anything back either.

This is what the instructions provide.

I don’t think that’ll affect you. We didn’t get a response when we notified them of our date. Plus the notice of readiness states that it should be submitted when you have everything completed including the sealed medical report. We sent the NOR as soon as we found out the sealed packet was ready for pick up.

That’s so frustrating! I would’ve expected a more efficient system for handling these processes by now. The first time we reached out, their quick response set an expectation, so it’s disappointing that it’s now taking much longer, especially when we’re so close to the final steps. I really hope they get back to you soon! I know it’s case by case, but I truly hope you're next in line for the interview. After 10 weeks of hard work, the waiting is discouraging, but I’m staying hopeful for you! Please keep us posted. HappyPlace, The instructions packet will provide detailed guidance for completing the DS-160 form, emphasizing the importance of accuracy and completeness. It will also include a list of required documents for your interview: - Valid passpor - Sealed medical exam - Two passport-size color photos (5 cm × 5 cm or 2 in × 2 in, taken within the last six months) - Confirmation page of the DS-160 form - Birth certificate (long form) and a photocopy - Divorce certificate (if applicable) and a photocopy - Police certificates from Ireland and any country where you’ve lived for more than six months, including all names and aliases used - Court/criminal records (if applicable) and a photocopy - Military records (if applicable) and a photocopy - Evidence of financial support (I-134 form) along with an IRS transcript or a copy of the most recent federal income tax return - Official translations for any documents not in English The packet will also include a list of approved medical locations and Notice of Readiness I know it can be nerve-wracking to reach out, especially early on, but persistence is key. Don’t hesitate to email them to request the instructions packet until they do so you can move forward with the next steps. The sooner you have it, the better prepared you'll be!

Hi, Unfortunately we haven’t heard anything from them either. We emailed them at the start of this week with our NOR & I assumed that it would take a couple of days for a response. Though it’s been since the start of April since we’ve had any contact with them after we notified them of the medical appointment. My fiancé is going to attempt calling them for a status update. If we’re unlucky with that we’ll resort to another email.

That’s what we did. Our questions primarily fell under “Other”. Best of luck, I hope they’re able to give you an official date!

I used the google docs from their portal. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccDF9OLAhgHjcBQcNf5G_mJBobtmP_4tzy8tYHhaAyT7iQww/viewform which directed me to email for my specific question. USVisaDublin@state.gov They ask for the format to be exact in order for them to respond. They took 3 days max to get back to me and other days I got feedback 2-3 hours after sending them any other questions.

Hi Lola, We haven’t submitted ours yet. We’re planning to send it after the 30th, depending on when we receive the medical packet. The Dublin consulate has been really helpful whenever we’ve reached out via their email system—they even called my fiancé the first time we contacted them. I’d recommend reaching out to them for more information, as they’ve been quite responsive. By the way, how long did it take for you to get the sealed results after the medical exam? Our validity date is in May, and I’m a bit concerned we might need to request an extension.

My apologies for the delay. I have updated my timeline.