Wanted to give a quick consulate review for you guys with upcoming interviews:
• My appointment was for 8am. I showed up at like 7:35am. There were a few people outside waiting, so I got in line. They ask for your letter and passport and then you go through security. You receive a laminated paper saying what your number is - I got number 9.
• Up to the 19th floor and we were told to have a seat and wait. They started calling people up to the counter - this part takes the longest. Once my number was called at around 8:30 I think, I went up to the window. The lady was very nice asked to see my documents. She ended up having to go help a coworker for like 10 minutes which was fine, she asked to see all the paperwork on the list they give you and I also provided pay stubs and a letter of employment for my husband, which she kept. I also provided the name police check and the Privacy Act check. She also took fingerprints at this time. Then I was told to sit and wait for the interview.
• Side note - I sat with @tnn2018 who I met on VJ and had dinner with yesterday - I can’t even explain how nice it was to have a friendly face in there to sit with!
• I was called up for the interview: It was super straight forward. She had me take an oath and asked me how my husband and I met, how long we’ve been married, how our wedding was, where he works and lives.That was it! I answered everything honestly and she said “I am approving your visa†Pretty simple. She gave me a letter and a paper with how to track your Visa as they are mailing them out again!
• I left at 10am!
That was pretty much it... quick and easy! If anyone has questions let me know!
Consulate / USCIS Member Review #25128
Review on November 29, 2018:
