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If you read further up the thread, when an interview has been canceled an official email is sent out detailing that. It’s not just a casual correspondence from the aucklandIV email address. B likes to threaten people with canceling their interview when things aren’t done exactly the way she likes, but doesn’t actually follow through. Print off the email requesting the documents showing the date it was sent (aka far too late for you to prepare everything) and use it to plead your case. They did this exact thing to @KiwiToo this week, it just goes to show how absolutely unorganised they are at the moment. Make sure you take your interview letter and absolutely everything you need for the interview. Arrive early and be over prepared, be assertive but kind and don’t have an attitude. When I arrived at Bs window I was prepared to beg and plead for her to rebook my interview, only to have her say “ahhh yes, I was meant to cancel your interview wasn’t I. The line is really long today so I can process your documents now for you”. Literally all she does is tick off a checklist making sure they’re all there for the consular officer, it takes all of 5 minutes. Good luck, please update us on how it goes tomorrow. I’m so sorry you’re having to go through this, I cried so much when it happened to me it was awful :(
 
AshleyMarleyNZ said:
If you read further up the thread, when an interview has been canceled an official email is sent out detailing that. It’s not just a casual correspondence from the aucklandIV email address. B likes to threaten people with canceling their interview when things aren’t done exactly the way she likes, but doesn’t actually follow through. Print off the email requesting the documents showing the date it was sent (aka far too late for you to prepare everything) and use it to plead your case. They did this exact thing to @KiwiToo this week, it just goes to show how absolutely unorganised they are at the moment. Make sure you take your interview letter and absolutely everything you need for the interview. Arrive early and be over prepared, be assertive but kind and don’t have an attitude. When I arrived at Bs window I was prepared to beg and plead for her to rebook my interview, only to have her say “ahhh yes, I was meant to cancel your interview wasn’t I. The line is really long today so I can process your documents now for you”. Literally all she does is tick off a checklist making sure they’re all there for the consular officer, it takes all of 5 minutes. Good luck, please update us on how it goes tomorrow. I’m so sorry you’re having to go through this, I cried so much when it happened to me it was awful :(
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Ok well, I'll turn up and hope for the best. Thank you so much for your help!
 
AshleyMarleyNZ said:
If you read further up the thread, when an interview has been canceled an official email is sent out detailing that. It’s not just a casual correspondence from the aucklandIV email address. B likes to threaten people with canceling their interview when things aren’t done exactly the way she likes, but doesn’t actually follow through. Print off the email requesting the documents showing the date it was sent (aka far too late for you to prepare everything) and use it to plead your case. They did this exact thing to @KiwiToo this week, it just goes to show how absolutely unorganised they are at the moment. Make sure you take your interview letter and absolutely everything you need for the interview. Arrive early and be over prepared, be assertive but kind and don’t have an attitude. When I arrived at Bs window I was prepared to beg and plead for her to rebook my interview, only to have her say “ahhh yes, I was meant to cancel your interview wasn’t I. The line is really long today so I can process your documents now for you”. Literally all she does is tick off a checklist making sure they’re all there for the consular officer, it takes all of 5 minutes. Good luck, please update us on how it goes tomorrow. I’m so sorry you’re having to go through this, I cried so much when it happened to me it was awful :(
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Hey Ashley, I was going to courier signature mine to them 3 weeks before my interview date. Do you think this is too late? and shall I drop it off in person? Its a long drive to Auckland hence I wanted to post
 
UPDATE: I went to the consulate today for my interview (even though B had emailed me 4 times saying the interview was cancelled because they had not received my documents in time). The guard ushered me through and was very nice. Talked to B and she was also extremely nice and introduced herself. Did not say a THING about cancelling my interview. They had processed all my documents and were all ready to go. I then paid the fee and had a 5 minute interview with the consulate officer at the next window. No issues at all. My medical had apparently not come through but he said I was approved pending those results. WHAT THE HECK!!!!!! Thank you so much @AshleyMarleyNZ because I don't know if I would have even turned up without your advice. I am FOREVER grateful. I get to join my LOVER in America now!!! I am so so so so happy!!! I literally cannot believe my luck - first winning the DV lottery, then being called up for an interview with such a high case number (28xx), then getting interviewed anyway despite the fact they told me it was cancelled!!!
 
Potatopie said:
UPDATE: I went to the consulate today for my interview (even though B had emailed me 4 times saying the interview was cancelled because they had not received my documents in time). The guard ushered me through and was very nice. Talked to B and she was also extremely nice and introduced herself. Did not say a THING about cancelling my interview. They had processed all my documents and were all ready to go. I then paid the fee and had a 5 minute interview with the consulate officer at the next window. No issues at all. My medical had apparently not come through but he said I was approved pending those results. WHAT THE HECK!!!!!! Thank you so much @AshleyMarleyNZ because I don't know if I would have even turned up without your advice. I am FOREVER grateful. I get to join my LOVER in America now!!! I am so so so so happy!!! I literally cannot believe my luck - first winning the DV lottery, then being called up for an interview with such a high case number (28xx), then getting interviewed anyway despite the fact they told me it was cancelled!!!
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Congratulations!! :) :)
 
Potatopie said:
UPDATE: I went to the consulate today for my interview (even though B had emailed me 4 times saying the interview was cancelled because they had not received my documents in time). The guard ushered me through and was very nice. Talked to B and she was also extremely nice and introduced herself. Did not say a THING about cancelling my interview. They had processed all my documents and were all ready to go. I then paid the fee and had a 5 minute interview with the consulate officer at the next window. No issues at all. My medical had apparently not come through but he said I was approved pending those results. WHAT THE HECK!!!!!! Thank you so much @AshleyMarleyNZ because I don't know if I would have even turned up without your advice. I am FOREVER grateful. I get to join my LOVER in America now!!! I am so so so so happy!!! I literally cannot believe my luck - first winning the DV lottery, then being called up for an interview with such a high case number (28xx), then getting interviewed anyway despite the fact they told me it was cancelled!!!
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Awesome news! How many days was between having your medical and your interview?
 
Can someone please share the email address for the Auckland Consulate with me. I would like to contact them as they have been holding onto my Police Certificate for a month and haven't forwarded it to Sydney.
 
Potatopie said:
UPDATE: I went to the consulate today for my interview (even though B had emailed me 4 times saying the interview was cancelled because they had not received my documents in time). The guard ushered me through and was very nice. Talked to B and she was also extremely nice and introduced herself. Did not say a THING about cancelling my interview. They had processed all my documents and were all ready to go. I then paid the fee and had a 5 minute interview with the consulate officer at the next window. No issues at all. My medical had apparently not come through but he said I was approved pending those results. WHAT THE HECK!!!!!! Thank you so much @AshleyMarleyNZ because I don't know if I would have even turned up without your advice. I am FOREVER grateful. I get to join my LOVER in America now!!! I am so so so so happy!!! I literally cannot believe my luck - first winning the DV lottery, then being called up for an interview with such a high case number (28xx), then getting interviewed anyway despite the fact they told me it was cancelled!!!
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Hahahaha I bloody knew it! YAAAAAY congratulations!!! I am so so so glad that you managed to find the forum last night and I was able to help you!!! I knew they’d still see you, what a nightmare to go through the night before your interview though :( B is a $(&:$- lol.
Our stories are so similar, I also have a SO here in the states lol.
Now for the most important question… what state are you heading to!? I might just scream if you say arizona lol we would be ultra twinning!
 
Does anyone know if the same thing might apply for cancelled Sydney interviews...? I highly doubt it, but mine was scheduled for early next week, and I'd hate to find out too late that I could have still attended. Any insights anyone?
 
jessk21 said:
Does anyone know if the same thing might apply for cancelled Sydney interviews...? I highly doubt it, but mine was scheduled for early next week, and I'd hate to find out too late that I could have still attended. Any insights anyone?
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Completely different situations. Your interview was officially canceled because of a covid outbreak. Potatoes interview was never canceled, the person who processes the documents is just a control freak who likes to lie to people when things aren’t done exactly as she likes it.
 
AshleyMarleyNZ said:
Hahahaha I bloody knew it! YAAAAAY congratulations!!! I am so so so glad that you managed to find the forum last night and I was able to help you!!! I knew they’d still see you, what a nightmare to go through the night before your interview though :( B is a $(&:$- lol.
Our stories are so similar, I also have a SO here in the states lol.
Now for the most important question… what state are you heading to!? I might just scream if you say arizona lol we would be ultra twinning!
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I would have be done for without your advice!! Yes its kind of crazy considering it creates unnecessary work for them then if they process the docs anyway and the person doesn't show up. Our stories really are! No my BF is in NYC so that is where I'm heading!! Maybe I will run into you one day LOL. I'll yell Tūtira Mai Nga Iwi if I ever visit Arizona.
 
Tam1234 said:
Can someone please share the email address for the Auckland Consulate with me. I would like to contact them as they have been holding onto my Police Certificate for a month and haven't forwarded it to Sydney.
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Tam when I inquired a few months ago I received the following. Sydney should be reaching out to Auckland according to the information I received. Please let me know how you go, is this holding you in AP?

"Your request has been processed as advised by the New Zealand police Vetting Service. We have forwarded the results to the KCC, (Kentucky Consular Centre) on XXXX onyour behalf. The KCC will upload your vetted police certificate into your case file and send the certificate to Sydney. If the vetted police certificate is not in the DV lottery case file, Sydney will contact us directly, and we will forward it to them.

Regards,
B
Immigrant Visa Section"
 
Potatopie said:
UPDATE: I went to the consulate today for my interview (even though B had emailed me 4 times saying the interview was cancelled because they had not received my documents in time). The guard ushered me through and was very nice. Talked to B and she was also extremely nice and introduced herself. Did not say a THING about cancelling my interview. They had processed all my documents and were all ready to go. I then paid the fee and had a 5 minute interview with the consulate officer at the next window. No issues at all. My medical had apparently not come through but he said I was approved pending those results. WHAT THE HECK!!!!!! Thank you so much @AshleyMarleyNZ because I don't know if I would have even turned up without your advice. I am FOREVER grateful. I get to join my LOVER in America now!!! I am so so so so happy!!! I literally cannot believe my luck - first winning the DV lottery, then being called up for an interview with such a high case number (28xx), then getting interviewed anyway despite the fact they told me it was cancelled!!!
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Well done and congratulations!
 
Sitting outside the SSA office and they’re refusing to help me without my permanent residence card. They’re trying to tell me my stamped i551 and admittance stamp isn’t DHS proof. Sigh. What a nightmare. Currently on hold to get someone to call the office and tell them it’s valid documentation.
 
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AshleyMarleyNZ said:
Sitting outside the SSA office and they’re refusing to help me without my permanent residence card. They’re trying to tell me my stamped i551 and admittance stamp isn’t DHS proof. Sigh. What a nightmare. Currently on hold to get someone to call the office and tell them it’s valid documentation.
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UGH

did you show them this - if you scroll down you get to the stamped vsa https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/f...tablish-identity-and-employment-authorization
 
SusieQQQ said:
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UGH

did you show them this - if you scroll down you get to the stamped vsa https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/f...tablish-identity-and-employment-authorization
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I showed them everything, they’re absolutely refusing to help me without a permanent resident card. I just got off the phone with them and I’m waiting on a call back from the supervisor but I’m not feeling very positive because they don’t seem to understand the situation at all. I’m honestly not sure what to do? I might have to go home if they won’t give me my number :(
 
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