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Average Rating: 3.9
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| Hong Kong, China |  Review #24874 on October 23, 2018: |
siulamvb
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Click here if you found this review helpful | Review Topic: K1 Visa
My interview time was at 8:30am
I arrive around 8am. The security was pretty strict. Even I measure the size of my bag, I was told my small bag is too big and I have the store my big to the nearby sport center locker. Okay, then I have to book thr cheapest facility in the sport centre in order to use the locker.
After went through security, the immigrant visa session was on the upper floor. A small room with 25 chairs and 4 counters.
I was called to hand in all documents to the first officer who spoke Cantonese. I was called by him again after he had a check of my documents. He asked me how did I meet my fiancee and what is his job. Real fast questions. I guess that it was because my fiancee and I were living together in HK for 3 years together.
I was called again by a male Consulate 15mins afterward. He asked me interesting questions,
Who is this guy (he points at tbe picture)
Why did you want to marry him? I almost laugh, and he shake his head, seems he doesnt think marry is a good idea
Was it love at a first sight? Or love after getting to know each other?
How long did you take to get to know your fiancee?
These questions are funny.
What is my fiancee job
What is my job
What is your travel plan
Then he said that your application is fine, everything looks okay.
They cancelled my B1/B2 visa immediately because I am applying for an immigrant visa.
I was told that I will recieve my passport in 2 weeks by SF express.
It was fast and the officers and consulate use speaker to communicate with applicants inside their counter.
So basically everyone knows everyone story and background in the room.
Finally it done!!
| | | Hong Kong, China | Review #24344 on August 1, 2018: |
srs1969
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| | | Hong Kong, China | Review #24304 on July 25, 2018: |
acnickell
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I had a very easy time at the Hong Kong Consulate and was very happy with how accommodating they were for my situation. First of all, I received my interview date via email and it was set for July 13th 2018. This date actually collided with a wedding of a best friend that was July 12th 2018 in Alabama US. I quickly emailed the consulate to ask them to arrange an earlier interview date for me. I was extremely surprised when 3 days later they emailed to tell me that they had re-arranged my interview for July 5th 2018. I had actually thought that they would deny my request, but thought that I would at least ask to see what would happen, so I was so happy that they were able and willing to do this for me even though it wasn't a life or death reason to change date. I also prayed hard for this so thank God for his perfect help.
I arrived at the embassy for an 8:30 am appointment. You first have to go through security, much like an airport, and surrender your mobile phone to them during your time at the embassy. They give it back to you at the end.
I walked into a small waiting room with about 4-5 other applicants, and was shortly called up to the desk window by a male Chinese immigration worker to hand in my documents (passports, police certificates, medical report, evidence of marriage...) I then was told to sit down to wait again, probably for 30 minutes.
I was then called up again by a lovely female Chinese immigration worker. She completed a sort of pre-interview with me. She also gave me a pamphlet to read on my rights concerning domestic violence in the US and asked me whether it was okay for the consulate to keep my passport for 10 days to put the visa in. Again, because of the wedding I mentioned above, I asked her whether I would be able to receive my passport back earlier than their usual processing time. She asked me why, and then happily told she would try her best to complete the visa and place it in my passport within only two working days. She told me that she would not send me my passport via courier, but that she would call me and allow me to come and pick up my passport directly from her as well. This was such perfect news for me, and she was extremely kind and very accommodating. Again thank you Jesus! I then was told to sit down and wait again for the US immigration officer to arrive for the interview.
My interview was conducted by an American female immigration officer. She was also very kind. She asked me the same questions as the pre-interview and again the interview lasted only 5 minutes or so. She did tell me that my photos were not the best quality and told me to retake the photos. They have a photo booth at the consulate that will take two photos for 50 HKD, I went downstairs to do that and then returned to give her the photos. After this, she told me she needed nothing else from me and I should wait for my passport to be given back to me in a couple days.
Some questions asked of me were:
- Where is your husband now?
- Has he visited Hong Kong?
- Where have you previously lived other than Hong Kong?
- Why did you live there? How old were you? and what were you doing there?
- Where did you meet your husband?
- How did you meet?
- Where does your husband work?
- What did he study at University?
- What did you study at University?
My interview was Thursday July 5th, and I received a call around 11 am on Monday July 9th that I could come and pick up my passport! I booked a plane ticket for the next day and landed in the US on July 10th in the evening  SO even though the consulate is very strict about appointment dates on their website. I would definitely ask them about re-arranging your date if you really need too! They were very helpful to me!
| | | Hong Kong, China | Review #24005 on June 15, 2018: |
Walagemini
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In short, my experience was great and the staff was very nice and efficient.
My interview time was at 8:30 am on a Friday morning and I got to the entrance of the HK Consulate around 8:15am. The security guard checked my interview letter at the gate and let me in even though I was a bit early. After going through a simple security check, the guards led me to the US citizens line instead of the non-immigrant visa line, which was SIGNIFICANTLY shorter. I was very glad I didn't have to wait in that long line.
After going through more security checks and leaving my electronics in the locker they provided, I headed up to the 1st floor since that is where the immigration unit was located. I'm guessing 8:30am was the earliest interview slot because the windows were open yet when I got there so I waited a bit until one of the staffs called my name and waved my over to the counter.
First, the staff who called me over was a Chinese speaking lady who asked for my documents (eg Copy of HKID, birth cert, medical check report etc.) She was very sincere and patient, and went through the visa pick up process with me after she has collected all the documents. She also handed me a leaflet regarding "Domestic Violence in the USA" and told me to read it because the ambassador might ask questions about it to make sure I know my rights and options if I ever encountered such unfortunate event in the US.
After another 15 mins wait, another Caucasian lady called me over to the counter. She asked some personal questions about me and my fiance, mostly about how we met and how he proposed to me, whether he has been to Hong Kong or not. She also asked if I read the Domestic Violence information sheet and if I knew to call 911 in case of an emergency. Other than that, she did not asked too many question. She then proceed to took my fingerprints and collected my passport and said "the new visa will be readied in a few days". YAY
(Then on the same Friday, I got a text from US Travel Docs saying that my passport was ready to be picked up at the local carrier service (SF Express), which means it took about 4 working days to have the passport ready :D)
I rarely write reviews, but Hong Kong consulate has a sad amount of reviews....
Just make you have all the documents listed on the checklist with you then you should be all good :D
Hope my experience helped those who are feeling anxious about their interviews :D
| | | Hong Kong, China | Review #23124 on January 23, 2018: |
John & Ana Marie
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· 1 person found this review helpful
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Fiancee arrived just after 8 AM for an 8:30 appointment. Many people out front but after being directed to the blue line, there were only a few for K1 interview. DS160 was checked and figure prints taken then sat in waiting room. First officer was Chinese and quite helpful and pleasant. Checked for fee receipt and took NBI. Checked out pictures but did not look at her handmade book of evidence. After another wait, second officer was Caucasian, probably American. She was efficient but curt. Also checked original pictures but not book of evidence. Asked why she did not have police report from Dubai, where my fiancee had worked 10 years ago. We had sent an inquiry to the HK embassy previously about the need for this report and they had replied with the travel.state.gov statement that it was not necessary unless she was physically present in UAE, so this is what she said, and the subject was dropped. Also asked her birthday, how we met, and how long ago. She took the the I-134 and supporting financial statements then said she was free to go. Process took about one and half hours.
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