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| Jamaica |  Review #9924 on July 3, 2012: |
della234
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My husband did his interview today. He was approved. He was asked only two questions. The first one was how we met and did he have a copy of our son's birth certificate.
| | | Jamaica | Review #9906 on June 28, 2012: |
taurusborn
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My mom was only asked two questions. Who is the petitioner? and What do you plan to do once you get to the US? Then she was approved!!
She was in and out in a 1 hour and 15 minutes.
| | | Jamaica | Review #9902 on June 28, 2012: |
IslandLady
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I had my follow-up appointment today - June 27, 2012 - and I got my CR1 visa and visa package in hand. Yayyyyyyy! OK, here's the LONG story, starting with the backstory.
When the CO instructed me last week to find a joint sponsor, they also cancelled my visitor visa AND my work permit, which is the usual procedure. However, that was a problem for me because I broke my work schedule in the USA to return to Jamaica for the iV interview. I pointed that out to the CO, who consulted with her colleagues then instructed me to re-apply for my work permit, then get an emergency date for that interview, so I could get back to work while my joint-sponsor and IV story was being sorted out.
I decided to focus on finding a joint sponsor. My husband worked the phones and we got 2 joint sponsors. When we got the paperwork for the first one, I scanned the info: I-864, W2s, pay stubs, citizenship evidence - as well as evidence of my work and work-related travel schedule. I attached all this to an email urgently requesting an expedited follow-up interview based on financial/business reasons. All this happened on Monday, June 25 in the evening.
On Tuesday afternoon, I got a call from the US embassy. The agent told me they had scheduled me for a follow-up appointment on Thursday 28th, at 1:30 pm. I told her I was available, then she told me to hold on... then asked me if I could make it on Wednesday 27th, at 9:00 am. I replied: "Absolutely!" She said all I needed to carry were the joint sponsor packet of documents, and my passport.
My husband and I showed up at the embassy at 9:00 am today. I was directed to the document intake counter. A Jamaican staff member took my documents, checked them, then informed me that she was going to pull my case and have it checked by one of the visa officers, then she would call me back to the counter.
After about 15 minutes, she called me back. She told me that they would try to "have it printed by 1:30 this afternoon", and I was free to leave the embassy and return at that time.
Hubby and I returned at about 1:35 pm. Again I was directed to the IV section - I was ALONE there - and eventually the same agent called me to the counter. She had my passport and a brown envelope filled with paperwork. She verified my ID and my information, then told me she was going to get my package stamped, so I should have a seat and wait. After about 5 more minutes, she returned with the brown package and my passport. She showed me the visa, had me verify the info, showed me the Social Security info sheet, told me to read it when I had some time, instructed me NOT TO OPEN THE PACKAGE, then told me I was free to go.
I walked outside trying to keep my face expressionless, but when my husband looked at me and raised one questioning eyebrow I couldn't help but smiling. God had come through for us again. Visa in hand, less than 24 hours waiting, direct from the embassy, no courier service. We are still amazed... and thankful!
| | | Jamaica | Review #9876 on June 22, 2012: |
IslandLady
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Summary: VERY long wait; asked to return with joint sponsor.
Detail: My husband and I arrived at about 7:10 for my 7:30 appointment. The line was long but once I showed my appointment letter to one of the embassy personnel outside, I was directed to a much shorter line. We went through security, waited in the courtyard, and were then directed inside where I was issued a number and my husband instructed to wait in the courtyard. By this time I think it was about 8:30.
I waited for at least 1.5 hours for my number to be displayed on the monitor, for document intake. I am SO glad I carried copies of my civil documents, because I was asked AGAIN for divorce decrees and police certificate... until the agent saw that they already had some of that paperwork. I went back to my seat and waited for at least another hour to for my number to again come up, this time for my interview.
There were 3 consular officers interviewing today: 2 gentlemen, 1 lady. I was interviewed by the lady. She verified my fingerprint, had me sign my DS-230 Part II, then asked me when I got married. I answered, then she had me raise my right hand and swear to the truthfulness of my application etc.
Then she interviewed me:
- Have I been married before? How many times? How did my first marriage end, and why?
- She asked the same for my husband.
- Do I have children?
- Does my husband have children? How many?
- When and how did I meet my husband?
- She asked me to tell her about my wedding. I took that opportunity to show her some pictures.
While I answered her questions, she was typing, AND she cancelled my visitor and work visas. Then she asked more questions:
- What's the longest time I've ever spent in the USA?
- Have I ever traveled to other countries apart from the USA? Where?
- Have I ever lived for more than a year in any other country?
- What other financial documents from my husband do I have for her?
It was at that point that she told me that the ONLY issue they had with my file, was my husband's income as shown on his most recent tax return. She told me that it was below the required level for his household size and advised me to get a joint sponsor ASAP and send the information in for them to review, then have me return with my passport for a 2nd interview.
I was completely surprised, because my husband's CURRENT income is more than enough, which I pointed out to her based on his pay slips and job letters. I also reminded her that we had included in our AOS filing, information about his medical leave and reduced pay last year for major surgery. She said that they do consider current income, but rely on the income on the most recent tax return. She assured me that all I need is a joint sponsor... everything else in my file is good to go.
We're very disappointed at the outcome, but we're working on getting this situation sorted out ASAP. I'm happy that it's not a denial, and that the CO was emphatic that they had no other issues with my case. So we're working hard and trusting God to hang in there until we receive that immigrant visa!
| | | Jamaica | Review #9821 on June 12, 2012: |
kelad
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I arrived at the interview by 8am but didn't proceed to enter the embassy until 8:15. When I arrived I went to the front of the line that had formed and asked for the immigrant interview, the line outside was for the non-immigrant visa. I left all electronics and only walked with my folder and album. I reached inside by 8:29 and was told to go to the right for the immigrant section. Inside was already full. I had to stand for 15mins before I received a seat. After sitting for 2hours I was called to the 1st window where they took my finger prints and medical results. Then I had a seat again. They call the numbers randomly but what i observed is that the same order in which you do your prints, is the same order that they will call you for the interview. I also realise that the blue/yellow/green sheets are written up before you go to be interviewed, so most times if you are missing something they will know before hand and start writing up the sheets, you will then be interviewed and then they will tell you to come back with the missing documents.
Anyway back to the interview, I then waited another hour before I was called up. My number didn't flash the CO just went for my file and called me up. He was looking on me for awhile. He forgot to swear me in and had asked a couple question then the swear in occurred. This is what I was asked
Is your husband in the marines
what is his rank
where is he now
have he even been deployed before
when will he be deployed
where will I be living
if i know anybody in north Carolina
if we have a child together
if I have his birth certificate and passport
was the child passport issued in Jamaica at this consulate.
if I have ever been in the US.
That was it, he then tore the slip and told me to make arrangements at the DHL counter.
By the time I was being interviewed I wasn't even nervous any more because I was so hungry and thirsty by then. I just wanted to leave and go home.
When I proceeded to the DHL I had another wait about 30mins again, a lot of individuals got there visa on that day. The reality hasn't set in as yet. I am yet to experience the excitement. I also bought my plane ticket as well. So probably i will be excited on that day
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