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| Amsterdam, Netherlands |  Review on August 9, 2007: |
Erica
Rating:  | Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
It was about 15 minutes before my actual interview time when I was let through the Big Black Gate. After that I had to wait some more to hand over my phone and mp3 player ... and I was still in the building at exactly 1330. Very punctual 
The very friendly man at window 5 took my passport, the two photograps, originals and copies of marriage certificate and birth certificate. He gave me my x-ray & vaccination sheet back, with instructions, and then the original certificates. I had to remind him of the DS-230 part 2
I waited for about 5 minutes and then the consular officer called me to the next window. I swore I filled everything by myself and truthfully while holding up my right hand, and she had me sign the DS-230 part 2. The interview was basically a short conversation: so, when did you get married? Have you been to Michigan before? I babbled for a bit
Then, she said everything was in order and voila, I was done. It was about 10 to 2.
Outside I stood in line again to get my phone and player back. One of the security guys told me his collegue would come help me in a bit. The guy went in and came back with my stuff ... but there seemed to be a bit of a hustle 'n bustle going on behind him ... and then he asked: what's your name? I told him and he said: you have to come back in!
Aaaaah! *gasp*
So, escorted by a security officer I went back in. I'm sure it looked like I was about to be deported or something ... and I'm sure my face echoed my fear. The friendly man at window 5 smiled reassuringly and said: We forgot to take your fingerprints.
Oi.
The even friendlier woman at window 6 apologized and said how lucky we all were that I was still outside! I couldn't agree more.
Then, her fingerprinting box didn't work so we had to change windows.
Then, the computer said that box was too dirty so she handed me a wet towelthingie so I could clean it.
Then, I had to put my fingers on the damn thing about 6 times BUT after that everything was fine. Jokingly I said: Well, I'll be outside for 5 more minutes if something needs to be redone! She laughed at that
All in all, a very short painless experience and the about 5 kilos in emails and other evidence I caried around wasn't even acknowledged. Still, I'm glad I was as prepared as I was
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Consulate / USCIS Member Review #1888