Arrived at the Embassy at 7.50. I had planned on getting there earlier but the little one (she's 5) was not quick to move this morning; that being said, we were inside the Embassy by 8.15. They only checked my passport and interview letter - didn't bother to look as my daughter's US passport.
Got called up to the initial screening at 8.50 and was met by a friendly woman. She mentioned how I need to get citizenship this time (this was my second green card) and complained about how much time and money, as well as stress, it is now taking for people to get through the process. She was saying how everything has changed and you can't even get the visa on the same day now. It was nice to know they are aware of what we go through.
I then sat and waited until about 10am for my interview. Waiting for the number to pop up on the screen was driving me crazy and it was at this point that the iPad came in handy for my daughter.
The interview wasn't really an "interview". I was handed back the civil documents and just asked what me and my husband do. We had a bit of a chat about Chicago and then she said "well, you're approved again, so you're an LPR again... get citizenship this time around". She was really nice.
Everyone I encountered was friendly and welcoming. It was all very efficient. All of the over-prepartion and worry was for nothing.
Consulate / USCIS Member Review #16130
Review on February 9, 2015:
