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| Belgium |  Review #3159 on July 25, 2008: |
Catt
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Click here if you found this review helpful | Review Topic: K3 Visa
My appointment was at 2 pm. I arrived 15 minutes before, and there was already alot of people before me, with a wait building up due to security checks before going inside Consulate.
Inside, after half an hour of waiting, I got called to window nr. 1. A lady that spoke Dutch took my documents. Originals were requested and kept, even though I had copies with me. She was not friendly or unfriendly, just professional. She took my fingerprints and I sat back down.
About 10 minutes later I got called to window nr. 3, where the Consular officer sat. He was very friendly, making jokes and only asked me about three questions (when did you get married, where is your husband now, how did you meet). He then explained me some things I have to pay attention to because my husband is military.
Then he said "I see no problems, but the computer is still undecided". They would call me when the visa is done and I can go pick it up. This would take a few working days.
That was it. I didn't have to show any Affidavit of Support info or proof of bona fide relationship (even though I had taken along all that info), the interview was over real fast.
One negative thing: your interview happens standing up in front of a window, with behind you everyone that is still waiting listening in. This would have been annoying, if they had actually asked more personal questions.
| | | Belgium | Review #3022 on June 17, 2008: |
45495
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by the time i arrived at the embassy 2 security guys had allready asked what i came to do, it's like you're not allowed into the neighberhood unless you're going - invited- to the US embassy.
so, by the time i arrive there are about 10 people (all USC) waiting in front of me. about 15 min before 2 (my appointment was at 2) they start letting people in. they scan and handcheck every bag what takes forever. they take away my cell, bottle of water, lipgloss and foundation. my mp3 they dont take, but i guess that's just due to bad scanning of my bag on there part. around that time there's a group of about 30 people arriving, so i'm all happy i got there before them.
so i got inside, where i hand my stuff to the (belgian) lady behind window number 1. i go back to sit and wait. i the meantime the whole group starts to enter too(i found out later it was the royal flemish ballet). so i wait and wait and wait. then the consular comes into the waiting area and says they're gonna do the ballet group before they do immigrant visa's (there goes my wishfull thinking). in the meanwhile i go back to the lady behind window 1 to give her proof of payment (forgot to give her that).
at 3.30 they're finally done with the ballet. i get called at window 3, where the consular sits. he does 2 things on his computer, says soemthing to the lady who took my papers, and tells me i'll have to go back to window 1. so, back to window 1 for (all 10) fingerprints, then back to window 3 for my left index finger print. then he says 'so, you have an american fiance? does he live in belgium or the US?'. he asks how we met and what my fiancee's doing (as the affadavit is more or less empty). he then looks at the co-sponsor's affadavit and says he doesnt see any problem's. they cant print the visa right away, but i can pick my visa up in 3 days or so(normally 2 but they're closed tomorrow, due to the strike). they'll give me a call when it's ready.
i go outside, pick up the stuf i left behind at security, and leave the building. the security guy comes running behind me, they need me for something. me, very curious what soemthing could be (hoping they could print my visa right away), go back to the consular (again leaving all my stuff behind at security). turns out he forgot to have me sign the DS156 and DS156K forms. so, i sign them, go back through security, turn my cell back on and start calling.
| | | Belgium | Review #2248 on December 10, 2007: |
bichon82
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 it was just great. The officials are fantastic.
| | | Belgium | Review #1139 on December 21, 2006: |
marianneke
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no problems, 1 1/2 hour and I had my visa in hand. Friendly people. 
| | | Belgium | Review #709 on July 21, 2006: |
Clownies
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About half an hour waiting time.
Security check smooth, like in Airports.
Not many questions asked. My file was well documented, I suppose that's why.
Had to go back the next day for my Visa, due to computer issues, without that, I'd have had the Visa right away.
I give them a 4, instead of a 5, cos the water fountain was empty, and the room overheated.
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