Japan US Consulate Reviews
Average Rating: 4.2
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324 Review(s)
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| Tokyo, Japan |  Review #5218 on November 11, 2009: |
tootsie11
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Everything went very smooth. I answered more questions than my wife who was to be interviewed. The whole process took about 2 hours of which actual talking was about 20 minutes. Rest was just waiting time. 
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| Tokyo, Japan | Review #5077 on October 13, 2009: |
nirvanapeace
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Thanks to follow VJ members' reviews and advice, I could prepare enough for the interview today and I was approved. I had positive experiences and officers, a consular (interviewer) and security guards were very nice and kind.
I arrived at the gate 7:40 a.m. for my interview at 8:30 a.m. Only 4 parties were waiting when the embassy gate opened at 8 a.m.
I had to leave my cellphone and other electric equipment at the security point before entering the building. I went through a security check similar to airports. Then I was guided to the visa section office entrance. I signed in and was given a clear folder and an instruction sheet stating the order of the documents for putting in the folder (DS-156, DS-156K, the second copy of DS-156, police report, medical report, EXPACK and supporting documents)
I got the number first. At 8:30 a.m. they started calling the numbers. I submitted the folder to a Japanese officer. After about 10 minu... read complete review
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| Tokyo, Japan | Review #5026 on September 28, 2009: |
Anonymous 57
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The embassy got our case in the beginning of July and took their time sending us our packet 3. I called to ask about whether or not they had actually received our case since they were taking so long and was forced to talk to that $20 phone line person who speaks poor Japanese and poor English, making communication nearly impossible. When I refused to get off the phone unless she did something, she finally offered to send in an inquiry. They finally sent out our packet 3 after receiving my inquiry... and an RFE for evidence of relationship and a timeline of events. My fiance already had all of the documents pertaining to the case so he sent a reply the next day. We waited a week and then I sent a $20 e-mail complaint asking them to send packet 4 so that he could at least get an interview and they replied that they just happened to have finished processing our packet 3 and were sending packet 4. He got his interview date and we waited.
My fiance went in for his interview o... read complete review
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| Tokyo, Japan | Review #5023 on September 28, 2009: |
Bryan in Tokyo
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We had a 2pm apppointment for I130 application (1st step), arrived 145pm with about 25 people ahead of us. Entered 1355 and waited for about 45min. Submitted the docs and then was asked to make payment (31,900 = 355USD - yeah exchange rate  ) and return both receipts (2). After initial docs accepted , we were asked to wait for the I130 "interview". 20 min later and a few simple questions regarding our relationship and how we met, we were done. Received a "conditinal approval" and on to the next step = gather fingerprints/police records/medical check/i-864 - can be submitted there though.
Highlights:
o Very helpful answering questions (so prepare a list)
o "Common sense" approach - you may ask about details there e.g. my wife is keeping her maiden name in Japan but using mine in the US; how does this affect her signature, etc. (No big deal, many in this situation will keep maiden name as "middle" name... read complete review
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| Tokyo, Japan | Review #4946 on September 8, 2009: |
bikozu
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· 1 person found this review helpful
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A few notes to people with interviews at the Tokyo Embassy.
1. Appointment time doesn't matter, you grab a number when you go in and they don't check your time at all. We got there a little after 9:00 for our 10:00 "appointment" and finished before 11:00.
2. I needed a co-sponsor, but didn't need the I-134 for myself. Just my co-sponsor was enough.
3. It doesn't really matter if your fiance(e) comes with you. It might be nice to help ease nerves, but every window we went to (3), the people were kind and helpful and tried to make things as easy as possible.
4. The checklist on the website that is sent in the packet from the embassy is missing a couple things, but they will kindly make you an extra copy if you need it or give you a form to fill out if you didn't bring it.
5. You can't use electronics inside, so if you want to be less bored while waiting I suggest starting a line outside before the embassy opens.
6. If you are missing a piece of e... read complete review
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