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| United Arab Emirates |  Review #10428 on September 16, 2012: |
myj and mya
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Click here if you found this review helpful | Review Topic: K1 Visa
Interview Date : 16 September 2012
Hello everyone here in VJ want to share my experience my interview today;
Arrived at embassy around 0625am, i was the first applicant who came there. Around 0745am security checking started. 0755am walked to the building and security lady gave me # 003. Around 0815am my number called window 10, an Indian lady asking all my papers:
1. 156 (two copies)
2. 156k
3. 157
4. 230 I & II
5. Police clearance
a. U.A.E police clearance (she ask original)
b. Philippine Police clearance and NBI (copy only she asked)
6. 1040 taxes
7. affidavit of support 134
8. birth certificate
9. CENOMAR
10.PASSPORT
11.MEDICAL (sealed)
12.Receipt NBAD (she took only pink and returned blue one to me)
13.2x2 picture
She instructed me to go to cashier for payment, and proceed to windows 11 for finger printing. After finger printing she told me to wait for my number to flash again. Exactly 0845am my number flash again window 7, a beautiful american lady ask me to raise my right hand. my question as follows:
1. how did you meet your fiance?
2. how long you been here in UAE?
3. what is your work?
4. What is the address of your fiancee?
5. she is looking the picture that we send to uscis, she is asking me if i have some picture of us together...i showed to her the whole album, she just look on it.
6. why do you marry him?
She didnt ask anything and saw her took a pink slip and instruct me to come back this coming sunday 23 september 2012 to collect my passport. before i leave i ask her what i will tell to my fiancee..she said and smile telling you are okay..
* I bring all my document in one big folder with 60 pages division and label it, dont staple your paper someone will do it and assist your paper. ON that folder i include chats,logs and emails but she never ask me all those.. you should familiarize all your documents and organize, just separate your whole album/pictures*
*THANKS GOD...PRAYER IS THE MOST POWERFUL, ALMOST 4MOS IVE WAITED FOR MY INTERVIEW, THANKS GOD...ITS DONE NOW...IT WAS VERY SMOOTH...
myJmyA
(updated on September 16, 2012)
| | | United Arab Emirates | Review #10370 on September 11, 2012: |
loganx
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· 1 person found this review helpful
Click here if you found this review helpful | Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
Hello Everyone!!
I have been following this site and the Abu Dhabi forum. Thought I'll finally contribute my share! I am an Indian Citizen living in Abu Dhabi, and my wife is American. We got married last year and started our process a year ago. You can check my timeline!! I had my interview for the CR-1 Visa on 9th September'2012. Here was how it went -
Interview was at 8.00 AM as everyone else's who was there. We reached around 7.40 and there were already a nice bunch of people waiting outside. The line for immigrant visas were longer. We were the only Non-Iranians in the immigrant visa line!!! I kid you not!!
Finished all the security checks and got in, got token number 7. The first lady that collected our documents told us that we might need a Joint Sponsor because my wife was working here. So I told her, that my wife has already got a job back in the US and has her UAE visa cancelled. So she said, the interviewing officer might ask... and took our documents in. I did the finger prints and we were soon called for the actual Interview. The CO was a young pretty and friendly lady. These were the questions asked -
1) Who is Amanda (my wife)?
2) How long have you been married?
3) Where did you meet?
4) How long have you been in the UAE and how long has your wife been in the UAE?
5) Where do you work and what do you work as?
6) Where in the US do you plan to go and when do you plan to go?
She then repeated what the earlier lady said. She said we will need a joint-sponsor. I told her about my wife's new job in the US. She said it doesn't matter, because income earned outside US is considered as zero even we had tax returns for the last 3 years. She actually showed us her tax returns which we submitted, in which at the bottom it shows "adjusted gross income" as 12 dollars. So she said,they can only consider 12 dollars as the income. Anyway, I put my wife's latest bank statements in front of her and the new job offer. She looked at it and asked if it was a US bank account or UAE. We told her its a US bank account. She then looked at it some more and said, it all looks fine. She kept the passport and gave us a pink slip and asked us to go back on Tuesday afternoon at 1.30. We had taken such a big file, with photos and cards and so much evidence, but she never asked for anything!
I went there this afternoon at 1.20 all nervous and jittery. Most of the people who were there, had come with a blue slip to submit additional documents.I was almost sure they will ask for additional joint-sponsorship or put me on Admin Processing. I waited for 45 minutes as all the officers had gone for lunch I assume. I got called, they give me a big fat packet and a nice Visa stamped inside the passport!! To be frank, I never expected to get a visa so fast, and was sure we would go through Administrative Processing. Our lawyer told us too, to expect Admin Processing for sure, because I have a Muslim last name and I was applying from the Middle East. So I am relieved, and this journey over a crazy and overwhelming year has finally come to an end.
Thanks to many of you'll here! I have frequently visited this forum and site and was well-prepared thanks to VisaJourney!
Cheers!
(updated on September 12, 2012)
(updated on September 12, 2012)
| | | United Arab Emirates | Review #10032 on July 18, 2012: |
shee.laugh
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Click here if you found this review helpful | Review Topic: K1 Visa
Interview scheduled: July 17, 2012 at 8am
Arrived in USEM AD: 6:55am
Got inside the Embassy: I think past 8am
The security guard gave me priority #010. My number flashed in counter 10, honestly the lady in that counter was not so nice. She asked me to give her the FORMS and I asked "is it only the FORMS ma'am or also the supporting documents" and she said "EVERYTHING". So I gave her the forms and all other documents including chat logs, wedding dress receipt, ring receipt etc. and she's like "what are these?..." while she was reviewing the form I asked her if she needs our photos and she just raised her eyebrow! Then she gave me back most of my documents, only the ff were taken:
-ALL 4 DS FORMS
-BIRTH CERTIFICATE, CENOMAR, NBI CLEARANCE, POLICE CLEARANCE (ALL ORIGINALS)
-FORM I-134 AND FORM 1040 2011
-PAYMENT RECEIPT FROM NBAD
-MEDICAL RESULT (ONLY THE SMALL ENVELOPE, NO XRAY FILM)
FF QUESTIONS ASKED:
-WHAT IS THE NAME OF YOUR FIANCE?
-WHAT DO U DO (WORK)?- (there was a long discussion coz I resigned already)
THEN SHE GAVE ME A BLUE SMALL PAPER AND ASKED TO PAY AT THE COUNTER AND WENT FOR FINGER PRINTING. I DID AS INSTRUCTED THANKS GOD THE CASHIER/THE LADY IN THE FINGER PRINTING SECTION IS REALLY NICE.
MY NUMBER AGAIN FLASHED FOR FINAL INTERVIEW (she is nice too). THE FF QUESTIONS ASKED:
-TELL ME HOW U MET UR FIANCE?
-WHEN WAS THE FIRST TIME WE MET?
-WHO IS THIS GUY IN THE PICTURE? (that was his dad)
-HOW LONG HAVE U BEEN IN UAE?
THEN SHE GAVE ME A PINK SLIP AND TOLD ME "YOUR CASE WILL TAKE 1 WEEK, COME BACK ON TUESDAY (JULY 24TH) AT 12PM"
I ASKED HER IF IT IS APPROVED OR REFUSED AND SHE SAID "REFU... APPROVED"
I REALLY HOPE AND PRAY IT IS APPROVED.
One thing that bothers me is the girl before me. The interviewer gave her a small pink slip after her interview, then she came back interrupted my interview. I didnt understand what they were discussing coz they were speaking Farsi then the interviewer gave her a letter written in a BLUE SHEET A4 SIZE.
AFTER ISSUING THE PINK SLIP SHE GAVE HER ANOTHER BLUE SLIP. I WONDER WHAT IT SUPPOSED TO MEAN AND I REALLY CAN'T GET OVER IT LOL.
| | | United Arab Emirates | Review #9956 on July 7, 2012: |
Neash
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Click here if you found this review helpful | Review Topic: K1 Visa
Been there at 6:30.
Been inside the consulate at 8:00.
Collecting documents at 8:30
Interview started at 9:15 and it took only 2-3 minutes:
Where did you meet?
How long has he been in US?
What do you do/your position?
That's it!
| | | United Arab Emirates | Review #9794 on June 7, 2012: |
Atlanta Desi Guy
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· 3 people found this review helpful
Click here if you found this review helpful | Review Topic: K1 Visa
Hello,
Miss K had her K-1 interview scheduled for May 29th, 2012 at 8:00 AM. Since Abu Dhabi Embassy permits USC's to enter along with the petitioner I decided on flying down for the interview (this is not a requirement but I personally feel that it helps reinforce Bona Fied relationship).
One day prior on the May 28th we headed to Abu Dhabi from Dubai & checked into a hotel close to the embassy, that very same day we decided to take a cab & go see the Embassy so that next day morning there weren't any confusion - I would recommend this for anyone who is not very familiar with this area.
We reached there at 6:40 AM & though that we would be first in line but to our surprise there were already several people seated on the benches. Ok so there are 2 rows of benches - one of the left which is for Non-Immigrant Visa's (which is where K-1 petitioners need to be seated) & then one on the right which is for Immigrant Visas. As soon as we sat on the bench (Non-Immigrant Side) a security guard came over & asked for Miss K appointment letter - I believe they are just wanting to make sure that we do have an appointment, he then asked us to wait & mentioned that closer to our appointment time someone else from Embassy will come & check the documentation / passport etc.
At 7:15 AM a gentleman who worked for the US Embassy came & started to check the appointment letters - everyone who had the 8:00 AM appointment were asked to stand in line at the entrance. We were 3rd in line to enter (this is the security area where they were letting 2 people in at a time). Security is similar to Airport security where they ask you to take out everything from your pockets / belts etc. They will ask you to switch off cell phones & hand it over to them - only thing they will permitted are your documents (if its in a folder that will be fine), everything electronic stays at the security station (small drawers for which they provide a token number to be collected during exit). Avoid carrying large bags as they do not have room to keep those items, there were a few people who they asked to go put the large women bags in their car. Security must have taken about 5 - 7 minutes & then both of us were asked wait & sit along with others in a big room connected to the security station. Then at 7:35 AM security asked all of us to start moving towards main building where everything is processed.
Miss K & I were 3rd to enter & were given a Token Number # 003 (they asked us to sit down & wait). All the counters at this time were empty but right at 8:00 AM officers came at the counters & numbers started beeping on a big digital box which indicated the Toke # & counter they need to go. Our number came up & showed counter # 7. It was a lady who was very pleasant asked Miss K for all the documents (we had everything ready & organized - few clips to hold documents together but not too excessive). Documents which were submitted
DS-230 (pre-signed right after point # 35, page 2 of 4)
DS-156 - 2 copies (pre-signed point # 41, page 2 of 2)
DS-156K (attached following documents - Original Birth Cetrificate + 1 copy, I-134, Salary Letter, Last 3 months Pay Stubs, current bank statements, IRS Tax Transcripts, Original Police Clearance Certificates - Dubai & India)
DS-157
3 Passport Photos in a small envelope which was attached at the top of all forms
I personally feel that having all the paperwork neatly arranged in a set right before you go to the counter helps out Big time as these officers do not have a lot of time / patience. When Miss K submitted just one big package she had a smile & could make out that she was happy. The officer glanced through it quickly & asked us to go take a seat - "someone would be checking everything & we will call you back".
After about 10 minutes of waiting our token number came up again & this time it was counter # 9 where another officer took the Finger Prints 4 fingers (right hand then left hand) & 2 thumbs together. Once done with finger prints she returned the Original Birth Certificate & gave a receipt for us to make payment at the cashier (cashier is the very first counter). Once payment was made we were asked to take a seat again.
We had to wait for 20 minutes before our token number came up again & now it was counter # 5 where we saw a American CO (I the USC tagged along with her at the counter because I wanted the CO to see my face & was hopeful that even though I'm not the one being interviewed it just helps a little more to prove our relationship). I stayed 2 steps back & was almost certain that she would ask me to take a seat but that didn't happen & she started interviewing Miss K. She asked her to raise her Right hand & swear. Questions which were asked during the interview
How long has your Fiance been in the US?
When did you first meet & tell me something about it?
Where in US does your fiance live?
What does your fiance do for a living, what is his position?
Have you ever been to the US?
Do you have any relatives in the US?
Is this the 1st marriage for both of you?
How long have you lived in Dubai?
Does your fiance have any siblings?
There weren't any trick questions - all the questions were very easy, straight forward. What I found interesting was the whole time CO was asking Miss K questions not once did she look at her, she was just reviewing all the documents. Then we saw the CO reached for the PINK SLIP which asked us to come back after a week on June 6th at 1:30 PM. She had a smile on her face which told us that Miss K had passes & would be getting the visa. I just wanted reassurance so I asked the CO is she was fine & she smiled back said everything was good.
We were happy & headed out of the Embassy that's when we noticed CO never took the passport. Both of us panicked as we were already out, we went back to the officer who initially let us in but said that he couldn't as its against policy. He asked us to come back that afternoon & he would let Miss K in so she could talk to the CO. At 1:30 PM that day Miss K entered the embassy again - she was in there for almost 1.45 hours (apparently it was lunch hour & counters were closed). She had received a token # but nothing was moving. Finally she went up to one of the counters & luckily saw one of the officers who had initially processed her paperwork - Miss K explained what had happened, she was very understanding & apologetic took the passport.
On June 5th Miss K went back to the Embassy to collect the passport, her pick up was for 1:30 PM it took her about 45 minutes (again because of lunch the counters were closed). Counters opened at 2:00 PM & her token number flashed - luckily it was the same officer who took her passport a week prior, just asked her what nationality, how many passports, did the passport belong to her - she took the Pink Slip & returned the passport along with the K-1 Visa. The embassy stops operating at 3:00 PM everyday.
I hope this review was helpful. One thing which I recommend is even after the interview is done just sit inside the embassy for 5 minutes - recap everything that happened, make sure that you have all the necessary paperwork & that the CO has all the necessary paperwork, because once you are out of the embassy its very very hard to get back in. Also get to the Embassy early because like what happened to us at 7:15 AM producers started & you ideally want to be among the first few in line.
Overall Abu Dhabi Embassy seems like a very very busy embassy, at the time of our interview there were so many people who were there for different visas - I almost couldn't believe it as there was barely any seats unoccupied (close to 70 people).
Good Luck Everyone.
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