Folks,
Like most of CP interviews mine also went pretty well and today I received the immigrant visa packets also. The details are as below:
EB Category: EB1
I-140 Approval: June 03
Interview Date: 12th Dec
Medical screening: I had to take 3 shots to complete the course and my wife due to pregnancy was exempted for both chest X-rays and immunization shots and our child was exempted also. It toook us about 2-3 hrs to complete the formalities. The medical results were couriered by the Lab straight to the embassy here.
The interview: The interview was at 9 AM -The lady who took all our originals/copies was a bit rude and she could've caused some issues if not for our sorries and thanks you's!
We were asked to submit the folowing in Original and 1 copy:
1) BC for all applicants
2) PCC's from all the places (countries where you lived)
3) Marriage Certificate
4) Un-signed DS-230 Part-2
5) Employment letter
The lady argued that I had to have my PCC from the place where my passport was issued and the one from CGI, Houston was not acceptable....but luckily I had my PCC from the place of issue also (though technically it had expired - 6 moths criteria). She accepted it by saying the PCC's are normally valid for 1 year from the date of issue. Otherwise, no isses.
We were asked to come at 2PM for the "Real" interview.
The interview with the American officer was quick- lasted just about 2-3 minutes. He just asked us to raise our hands, sign the DS-230 forms and the following questions were asked:
1) Who is the employer
2) How long have you been working with the current employer
3) How long have you been in the US and where
4) How many employees in my location
5) How long have you been married
He said everything was fine and we just had to make sure that we finish the rest of medical formalities back in the US.
The most surprising part was that I was not asked for I-134 and when I asked about it after completion of the interview I was told that I do not need that and employment letter is adequate!!
Well thats it....and it was complete.
My POE will be LA and I would like to find out the formalities involved.
Let me also take this opportunity to thank all the forum members who made things easier by responding with appropraite clarifications.
Thanks again,
RK
Like most of CP interviews mine also went pretty well and today I received the immigrant visa packets also. The details are as below:
EB Category: EB1
I-140 Approval: June 03
Interview Date: 12th Dec
Medical screening: I had to take 3 shots to complete the course and my wife due to pregnancy was exempted for both chest X-rays and immunization shots and our child was exempted also. It toook us about 2-3 hrs to complete the formalities. The medical results were couriered by the Lab straight to the embassy here.
The interview: The interview was at 9 AM -The lady who took all our originals/copies was a bit rude and she could've caused some issues if not for our sorries and thanks you's!
We were asked to submit the folowing in Original and 1 copy:
1) BC for all applicants
2) PCC's from all the places (countries where you lived)
3) Marriage Certificate
4) Un-signed DS-230 Part-2
5) Employment letter
The lady argued that I had to have my PCC from the place where my passport was issued and the one from CGI, Houston was not acceptable....but luckily I had my PCC from the place of issue also (though technically it had expired - 6 moths criteria). She accepted it by saying the PCC's are normally valid for 1 year from the date of issue. Otherwise, no isses.
We were asked to come at 2PM for the "Real" interview.
The interview with the American officer was quick- lasted just about 2-3 minutes. He just asked us to raise our hands, sign the DS-230 forms and the following questions were asked:
1) Who is the employer
2) How long have you been working with the current employer
3) How long have you been in the US and where
4) How many employees in my location
5) How long have you been married
He said everything was fine and we just had to make sure that we finish the rest of medical formalities back in the US.
The most surprising part was that I was not asked for I-134 and when I asked about it after completion of the interview I was told that I do not need that and employment letter is adequate!!
Well thats it....and it was complete.
My POE will be LA and I would like to find out the formalities involved.
Let me also take this opportunity to thank all the forum members who made things easier by responding with appropraite clarifications.
Thanks again,
RK