Visa Interview Recap

This time last week I was freaking out because I didn't know what to expect in the interview. I was pretty much hoping and praying that everything we provided mets their requirements.

My interview was set for 1:30pm. I went a lil early to go through security of course and I didn't know how big of a crowd would be there. When I got in there were 3 applicants ahead of me. What's interesting is that one lady's was their cuz her husband was filing for her n their kids and another young woman was their to interview for her fiance visa! So this process isn't very uncommon.

One of the worst part of the interview process was the wait... I took about 30 mins to be called up to the window to go over my paperwork. The lady checking my stuff made a strange comment tho. She said since I already had a visitors visa, if it was her, she would have been in the US and married already without going thru this process. I thought it ironic, considering she works for the embassy! I had everything they asked for... so then it was back to waiting.

I did get to see the other girl in 'action' for a lil bit. When they asked her for evidence of the relationship, she pulled out a picture frame and showed the Visa Assistant. She even wanted to slide her engagement ring under to the window!!! Wow... lol. I had to laugh...

It was now my turn to be interviewed. I was picturing a scene from the movie The Proposal. LOL... but no. No grey room...away from the crowd. Instead I was at window 2 where everyone could hear his questions and my answers. Not that I was ashamed or anything, just wanted some level of privacy...

Here's some of the questions the interviewer asked:

• When's the first time I went to the US
• Longest I've stayed
• Who I stayed with
• Fiance's age
• When we met
• When did we start dating
• When did we get engaged
• What's his job
• Does he work for himself or someone
• Is it a job where he's home every night
• Does he live alone
• His age
• My age

And a few other personal-ish questions. All in all, it was an easy interview :D cuz I know my man! Lol. I PASSED!!!!!! I pick up the visa Thursday afternoon along with a packet. I'll find out specifics about that packet on Thrsday. The consul did mention that when booking my flight, if I have to make a connection, give about 2 hours for customs to process me. I'll have to ask what exacty to expect...

I can finally breathe a lil easier. I was losing sleep over this interview and overall process. Next step is to gather everything i'll need to relocate... Life, it's happening! :D

NOA3 - Physical and Shots

Well no more being poked and probed ;) The medical aspect is over. I did the physical today... between that and forms, I spent less than an hour at the doc. Turns out i'm healthy as a horse! She did notice that my sinus nodes (don't know if thats the word) were inflammed... so I gotta correct that.

There was a series of shots I had to have so I could pass the physical. Luckily I found my immunization record and turns out I had already gotten 3 of the 4 required shots. So I only got 1 shot today - Varicella - for the chicken pox. That 1 shot costed $200bzd. Wowza!!! Expensive.... I wasn't expecting that. The physical itself was $65.

Next step is to pay the high dollar fee and then the interview. T minus 13 days!! <3

NOA3 - Preparing for the visa interview.

So since I received my packet in the mail i've been busy getting myself organized... Here's what is required when I go to the visa interview on August the 18th:

1. Passport
2. Previous passports
3. Birth Certificate - Original plus one certified copy
4. Police record - One copy
5. I-134 (Affidavit of Support)
6. Evidence of relationship - Pictures, letters, travel documents etc.
7. Two (2) passport photos
8. Form DS-156 - Two copies; its the regular visa application form filled out online.
9. Form DS-156k - Received in the packet
10. Form DS-157 - Two copies; received in the packet
11. Receipt for payment - $700bzd (aye!)
12. Form DS-230 - Received in packet
13. Medical Examination Results

The medical aspect has its own forms and requirements. When I go to the Doctor (they gave me 2 choices of Drs... I chose the woman), I have to present the following:

• Form DS-2053
• Form DS-3024
• Form DS-3025
• Form DS-3026 (all received in the packet)
• 1 Passport photo
• Passport
• Appointment letter (received in the packet)
• Immunization record

The Embassy estimated costs for the: physical $65bzd, chest xray $60 and blood test $50. So far the chest xray costs $60 and the blood test costs $11! Imagine my surprise. I have yet to do the physical... I'm dreading it because I know the immunizations come next. I think I'm supposed to get 5 shots but i'll find out tomorrow :( So thats been a major part of my ife recently.... I'm so much closer to finally going home to my baby!