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Ok... So we were at the embassy at 7 and was told to come back 15 prior to interview time..

Security check
Waited for a bit when my wife's name was called for her papers and was told to go pay the fees and finger prints..

Then waited for almost an hour for the IV CO to open the blinds of her station and call us.. So questions were general but not what we expected..

First was finger prints..than rise our right hand to take oath of true information submitted..Wife was asked where was she born.. Sort of studies she did at University.. Is she working at the moment..

I've been to US so many times.. So she asked about my longest stay in the US and what did I do... But of explanation how I can work here and go back and forth to US.. But I cannot stay in Fiji for more than a year..

Pick up passport tomorrow... We were so happy that we forgot our son's shoes in the embassy... My son slept on his mom's shoulder through out the process..

Was great! Very kind and easy going CO... Very happy today!
 
Wow, that's great news, God is good all the time, Amen. Are you staying in suva or returning home same day? Pranish you waited a long time, God always fulfils the desires of our heart, that's how good God is... if you decide to visit Houston, surely visit Joel Osteen's Church. In California, Bayless Conley's Church is awesome. You've been very patient all these years, all paid off at the end. Go well my friend. Your dream is within your reach.
 
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jaydub said:
Help!

Hi everyone, so my wife and I scheduled for our interview tmrw morning but we've just had the infuriating news that the originals of my wife's birth certificate and South African police clearance will not be delivered to us in time.

The South African government (3 weeks late on the police clearance) and then DHL have completely misled us and despite promises that we'd have them today, they won't arrive until tomorrow.

We have photocopies of both documents.

Does anyone know if it's possible to take the originals in later in the week, and if so, how much will this delay the processing?

We're also worried that they might reject our application outright.

Any advice or knowledge would be invaluable... thank you! jw
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They won't reject you outright but will place you on administrative processing until you produce the originals.
Are you sure the originals have been printed and are on their way?
 
Pranish said:
HALLELUJAH!! Just quickly hopping on here using my phone to inform you all that we got Approved!!! I will post my story when I get to my computer.. Thank you all for the support! Love and bear hugs to you all!
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Congratulations !!
 
It's so great seeing everyone get approved & become official!! Congratulations to all :D
I have what is potentially a stupid question, but having trouble figuring this out - is the next VB that comes out the last one? Or is there one more after that?
I'm at 16xx so not holding out too much hope but wondering how soon I might get a sense of the final numbers.
 
Pranish said:
Ok... So we were at the embassy at 7 and was told to come back 15 prior to interview time..

Security check
Waited for a bit when my wife's name was called for her papers and was told to go pay the fees and finger prints..

Then waited for almost an hour for the IV CO to open the blinds of her station and call us.. So questions were general but not what we expected..

First was finger prints..than rise our right hand to take oath of true information submitted..Wife was asked where was she born.. Sort of studies she did at University.. Is she working at the moment..

I've been to US so many times.. So she asked about my longest stay in the US and what did I do... But of explanation how I can work here and go back and forth to US.. But I cannot stay in Fiji for more than a year..

Pick up passport tomorrow... We were so happy that we forgot our son's shoes in the embassy... My son slept on his mom's shoulder through out the process..

Was great! Very kind and easy going CO... Very happy today!
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@Pranish, I am so happy for you, your wife and your son - especially your son. Your son's future is bright now. There is nothing left in Fiji and with the current mudslinging in the parliament house, I cannot see any good coming out of these bunch of lunatics sitting on their ass and eating through the core of this once beautiful country.

Enjoy your day - I know it be full of prayers (first) followed by lots of feasting and merry-making. :) All the best mate, and please keep us posted, especially the interview process in a bit more detail.

BTW, what is your and your wife's line of work? It would be real interest to us (and me especially with Fiji based qualifications) once we get our visa's (hopefully) and start searching for jobs in US...
 
LazyDoggie said:
@Pranish, I am so happy for you, your wife and your son - especially your son. Your son's future is bright now. There is nothing left in Fiji and with the current mudslinging in the parliament house, I cannot see any good coming out of these bunch of lunatics sitting on their ass and eating through the core of this once beautiful country.

Enjoy your day - I know it be full of prayers (first) followed by lots of feasting and merry-making. :) All the best mate, and please keep us posted, especially the interview process in a bit more detail.

BTW, what is your and your wife's line of work? It would be real interest to us (and me especially with Fiji based qualifications) once we get our visa's (hopefully) and start searching for jobs in US...
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I totally agree about the bit about once beautiful country, I left Fiji in 1987, before the first coup( I was 9 years then), it was the most beautiful place on earth, I returned for two weeks in 1995, saw the changes, terrible, then I went back to Fiji in 2013, after soo many years, believe me what I saw was unbelievable, not the Fiji I remember as I kid, In 87, we went to Australia for 2 years, ... my dad made all the right choices and we landed in little great nz. Had a great education and bringing up. Some parents are just awesome when they want to make things better for their children's future. BTW, your son will have an American accent, how cool is that! There are Hindi language classes in California and Houston, you could find out once you get there whatever state you are in (Indians are everywhere), for more info, maybe you could (if you wanted) have your son attend Hindi classes, once a week, so he learns the written hindi. Just a thought! I will surely send my child- keep the language alive.
 
jaydub said:
Help!

Hi everyone, so my wife and I scheduled for our interview tmrw morning but we've just had the infuriating news that the originals of my wife's birth certificate and South African police clearance will not be delivered to us in time.

The South African government (3 weeks late on the police clearance) and then DHL have completely misled us and despite promises that we'd have them today, they won't arrive until tomorrow.

We have photocopies of both documents.

Does anyone know if it's possible to take the originals in later in the week, and if so, how much will this delay the processing?

We're also worried that they might reject our application outright.

Any advice or knowledge would be invaluable... thank you! jw
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Present what you have and if they need to missing documents they will put you on AP pending production of the documents. Once you produce those, the AP will be cleared quite soon - typically within a few days.
 
EmilyW said:
:) Well that's that then. I am now a lawful permanent resident of the US.

We had booked a flight from Melbourne to LA and then a connecting flight from LA to JFK. Our first flight landed late, leaving us only one hour to get our green cards processed and catch the connecting flight.

The immigrations guys at LAX were very sweet. They congratulated us, said Welcome to the USA, and high fived the boys. Unfortunately there was no time to savour the moment as we only had 15 minutes to clear customs, go through security in the domestic terminal and get on the connecting flight.

But we made it.
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Congrats, how exciting!
 
Hi all, only recently discovered this forum but it looks all very exciting. My CN is 127X so hopefully will receive the good news in the upcoming bulletin about being current in August after being so close last month. Just seeing if any1 has any heads up info? Like how soon do you expect to receive your 2nd letter and are you just appointed a date to be at the consulate in Sydney etc? Any info is good info. Thanks guys
 
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Britsimon said:
Present what you have and if they need to missing documents they will put you on AP pending production of the documents. Once you produce those, the AP will be cleared quite soon - typically within a few days.
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Britsimon and SuzieQ thanks so much for the knowledge, it's a big relief.

Infuriatingly the originals are already in Sydney, but we can't get them because DHL apparently now give international parcels to Australia Post to deliver???? And the public holiday here today (monday) meant nothing got delivered, so we'll have them in out hot little hands by Wednesday at the very latest.

As always, you guys are an incredible help! Thank you!
 
bronco89 said:
Hi all, only recently discovered this forum but it looks all very exciting. My CN is 127X so hopefully will receive the good news in the upcoming bulletin about being current in August after being so close last month. Just seeing if any1 has any heads up info? Like how soon do you expect to receive your 2nd letter and are you just appointed a date to be at the consulate in Sydney etc? Any info is good info. Thanks guys
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Yep you're definitely interviewing in August. Yes they just pick a date and time for you, normally a Tuesday.

You'll get it a week or so after the VB I think. There were some technical issues last month so hopefully they've fixed them.

btw with that alias, if you move to Denver you won't have to buy new sports gear.
 
Sweet thanks man. I may pick people's brains closer to the interview etc if that's ok. Yer I actual started following Denver because I am a Brisbane Broncos fan a while back. The mrs is from Florida so we'll be heading back there initially. But I'd love to give somewhere like Colorado a chance! Exciting times ahead





guestgulkan said:
Yep you're definitely interviewing in August. Yes they just pick a date and time for you, normally a Tuesday.

You'll get it a week or so after the VB I think. There were some technical issues last month so hopefully they've fixed them.

btw with that alias, if you move to Denver you won't have to buy new sports gear.
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EmilyW said:
Picking our brains / experience is what we are here for!
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I guess I can answer a few question too now that I've been through it.. well getting there is still another process... so now I'm in the selling things mind set... I got my BMW to sell... and its not easy to sell a BMW in Fiji.... I guess I have to let it go for real cheap...

Just informed my work place... they're waiting for a formal notice and end of work date...
 
Pranish said:
I guess I can answer a few question too now that I've been through it.. well getting there is still another process... so now I'm in the selling things mind set... I got my BMW to sell... and its not easy to sell a BMW in Fiji.... I guess I have to let it go for real cheap...

Just informed my work place... they're waiting for a formal notice and end of work date...
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@Pranish, did you have to produce AoS during your interview?
 
EmilyW said:
Picking our brains / experience is what we are here for!
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Out of interest I went to open up my DS-260 application to check my visa status, and it says 'invalid immigrant case number' ?? There's is a message in the page saying the KCC page is currently experiencing issues but wasn't sure if this is the cause of me not being able to check my status? Or if I can't even see it until I receive my 2NL anyway?
 
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