I got exactly the same email. It doesn't say that we have been processed (if you look at the examples from the collective forum) so wondering if they're still getting to us.
I think offering a prediction of success is a little insensitive and irresponsible to you to be honest. I've looked at the issue and believe there are strong reasons to assert that the consulate and DOS are not compliant with the law. I feel strongly that a federal complaint will cause the consulate to adopt flexible measures (reassignment or scheduling of interviews). I would not waste your time otherwise.
Ok, so being in Brisbane I would dial +61 7 3185 3730, enter the meeting ID and passcode, and I would get audio only?
oh sh*t, are you in the meeting?, if so do you know how many others are in it and if it is too late to dial in?
its been an hour now since it started, I doubt it would still be going, I will wait for someone to post details of the meeting here, or will PM Jesse, but thanks for your help.
Can you give a brief summary, including the costs and the dealine to sign up??
Agreed, Im in the same boat. On one end, its a once in a life time opportunity, so any amount is worth it if it helps. The main question is just, what are your odds of getting it without this? So its just kind of a gamble, pay and have a good chance at getting your interview, pay and get your interview and find out later you could have gotten it without paying, or not joining and completely missing out and regretting it? :/ Obviously the best chance at getting an interview is joining, just hard when we dont know the odds of getting it without joining. For all we know the embassy could open in April whenever they do complete construction and just resume interviews like usual, but up to the individual to decide whether they want to risk that or not I guess.
Dead line is 1st of Feb I believe (that's when they plan to file the lawsuit), not sure how much of the information is meant to be confidential? Happy to post the fees if we're allowed to share it publicly but I'm not really sure.
I can understand not publishing any strategy (assuming the finer details of any strategy were disclosed in the Zoom meeting) after all, you can bet the DOS monitors forums like this, but there should be no harm in disclosing the costs. BritSimon's latest YouTube video mentions $2180.00US.
Fees are US$4180
Hey - I was on the call too.
we would not abandon you. Relief would mean you receive the interview