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Finally got from the embassy today our passports with the stamped visas :) The Visa package has very clear instructions on how to pay the Immigration Fee online. I wonder why so many people have issues and keep on asking about DOS, A-number, adding family members etc..., while the only thing...

I bet you'll start an hourly countdown in a few days lol. Good luck guys and learn to be more patient, don't forget everyday life cause you have a long way till your dream comes true.

Did you get the passport already? Monday was Easter break so not counted as working day. Your waiting time is still normal

You have to prove your marriage is genuine by providing proof as photos, e-mails, other correspondence between you. Which embassy are you going to? Not to make you feel bad but yesterday all applicants similar to your case were refused in the interview at US embassy in Tirana.

So accurate calculations with the elections coming closer lol.. Well in that case I'll write a letter to Hillary in order for me to accelerate Citizenship procedures (or postpone elections by a couple of months) :D who knows, sometimes a bunch of votes can make the difference ;) it has happened...

@SusieQQQ you read my mind :D I have already liked HC's facebook page, so this is an initial step of support to the first woman President :) Will absolutely vote her in a second term eventual candidacy!

Yeah it's ending quickly indeed @SusieQQQ . My visa status changed today to ISSUED : Your visa has been printed. Depending on local procedures at the location where you were interviewed, your visa will be mailed or available for pickup soon. If there are further questions, or if we need updated...

Finally the embassy notified us today, (via e-mail) after 11 working days, to send the passports for the visa stamp !!! You were right @esa , it didn´t take so much at the end because we had 2 Easter breaks (catholic & orthodox) so it took a little more time than usual but hey, we were looking...

Hi @esa ! Glad to hear you have move forward and soon will be settled in US :) As for me, I'm checking everyday the CEAC status online. Today the status updated date was changed to April 10th while till yesterday it was March 31st. @Britsimon can you please explain whether the changed date means...

Hi @LulKosova ! Still waiting for the embassy contact in order to send the passports. It is 9 days (5 working days) now since I sent the requested docs but I think this is normal and the contact should arrive in a few more days. Meanwhile the status online is still AP for me ('ready' for my...

Update of AP! Got today the requested certificates from abroad. Translated+notarized and mailed them to the embassy with official courier service. Now waiting for their contact in order to send the passports for the visa stamp, hopefully soon as I´m going all grey... :) Advice to those who...

I agree with you @Sm1smom and I learned from this experience (like you say) to play safe than being sorry. Actually I had the stamps as proof in my old (diplomatic) passport but didn´t opt to argue since I thought the CO would still had asked for a PC. BTW, I applied by e-mail (the same day of...

I back @Britsimon ´s advice to play safe, even though I´m sure @Pelle can prove the residence duration by passport stamps (I could have done that too but saw no point of arguing with the CO). On the other hand you can print the embassy reply by email and take it to the interview. Definitely Bern...

Hey @Bleri thank you very much for this clarification and for your support :) Hope everything´s fine for you!

Hey @esa thank you for the encouragement! Our visas should be issued with no problems once we deliver my PC to the embassy. The interview itself was ok with questions like: when did you get your college diploma, which is your university degree, for how long were you resident in xxx country, when...

Well, "close enough" is a matter of interpretation but why would we need the official rules then... put a minimum of 6-months-residence rule instead, simple ! The CO gave me a paper where was clearly stated which documents were missing and due to be sent by courier ASAP. So I guess the PC only...

I lived there for 9-10 months @Sm1smom . At the embassy, when I approached the first window to hand in the documents, the lady told me the same (I would need the PC) but agreed with me when I told to have followed the residence time specifics as per DV instructions. However she warned me to...

Hi guys! Had my interview today. Everything went smooth except a final surprise: I was asked to provide a Criminal record from a country I haven't stayed for 12 months (as max). As per DV instructions we aren't supposed to get a Criminal record from these countries (unless still being resident...

I finally sent the documents to US Embassy by mail, 2 weeks in advance of the interview. All I am still missing is the Police Certificate from Italy (while I have already sent the PC from Albania & UK). Would it be a problem if I carry the missing doc with me at the interview day? @Britsimon...

Glad your interview went really smooth @esa ;) All the best with the new life in US ! p.s. I loved the detail of toys at the embassy and hope my 1 year old kid will have the chance to play as well :)