Just called the expensive number to find out the status of my application as I hadn't heard anything from the embassy for a long time.

The kind young man took my LND case number and asked me a few security questions and then said :

"Your Interview is scheduled for 8AM this Friday 18th November, have you not received any notification?"

WOO! So excited yet nervous... got all my documents in order too

Does anyone have any good advice for on the day - should I dress smart/suit or anything.

Boy my adrenaline is pumping right now.

They'll only see you from the chest up so comb your hair and brush your teeth. Trouser/shoe choice doesn't matter.

Well seriously... wear something you are comfortable in. Most will not have on a suit. Don't forget to check your electronic things (phone, car keys, iPod, jump drives) somewhere. The line will start forming by 7 am. Remember most in line will be there for non-immigrant visas like tourist or student and will have different papers. The line wranglers will be going up and down the line spouting off to be sure and have some form number you've never heard of. It's not for you, so don't panic. Your forms were mailed in. If you don't get an appointment letter before you go, they will still let you in. Tell they guy at the head of the line t didn't arrive and he will have a list of appointments and find your name on it.

Mode of dress should show respect. You should look clean and good.

By way of example -- in the recently completed Knox/Sollecito trial in Italy, the female defendant was roundly criticized for her mode of dress in the first trial. So, I recommend against wearing sweats with a slogan.

Mini freak out:

Just noticed whilst double checking documents when I submitted my DS-230 form I put my wifes occupation as "Financial Advisor" when she is actually a "Liquidity Advisor"

We used "Liquidity Advisor" in the G-325 and also in the i-864 - do you think this will be a problem? Not really sure how this happened as we were OTT about checking the forms.

Should I bring a corrected and signed DS-230 form with me to the interview or should it be ok?

I'll be smart and clean shaven. I'll even wash my hair

No, if the guy asks "what does your wife do for a living?" just say "she's a financial advisor or more specifically a liquidity advisor"--something like that. It's a casual chat.

Does "liquidity advisor" not fall under the work done by a "financial advisor"? It's like saying she's not a teacher, she's an instructor... as though one isn't part of the other!


It's a non-issue!

Ian

Thanks for your response Ian, I'm pretty laid back about it tbh but my wife is going bananas about it

Ok, I was calm and now I'm freaking out about the i-864 and am convinced I won't get approval on the back of this.

I don't know why I'm freaking out as my wife has a job offer to be relocated maintaining her current salary (converted into USD$ - she has official letter for this) and she also has cash savings and a stock portfolio & roth ira in the USA with fidelity... with salary alone she is a long way over what the poverty guidelines state as minimum.

We have all the supporting documentation, statements etc for this form too.

I'm just getting very nervous and am convinced i'll be leaving the embassy with a rejection for a paper work error.

damn my nerves.

Stay calm. Sounds like your wife qualifies.

Even in the worst case scenario, your visa will NOT be completely denied. The ConOff will tell you what paperwork is missing, and will give you time to return it to her, upon receipt your visa will be approved and issued.

Rene

Thanks Rene, but it's easier said than done

I just find it amazing that after all this work, waiting and preparation it all boils down to this friday... it didn't even feel "real" a few weeks ago.

I keep telling myself "It'll be fine", so... it'll be fine.

It will be fine. Really. You will sail through. I recommend bringing a book - I didn't, and other than chatting to some other applicants (one of whom was getting a visa for a boat - seriously!), I got a bit bored.

Have a look at this blog post for specific details about the day. I hope that helps. I know it's a K-1, which is different to yours, but the process is very similar.

Don't worry, it's natural to be nervous. I was convinced I'd get a rejection as well for all kinds of reasons, I had my interview last week and honestly the most stressful part of it was all the waiting and not knowing!

The first part of the interview process will be the paperwork check (the first window you'll be called to). For mine I was literally only asked for things from the documents checklist on their website, for my I-184 I had my husband's offer letter from work, his pay stubs and also his tax returns for 2008, 2009 and 2010 as proof.

The second part is the interview itself, mine was extremely short and the woman interviewing me seemed very nice. She only asked me 5-6 questions and then told me I'm approved - what a huge relief that was!! I was never asked for any of the extra proof I brought with me - photographs, joint bank acct statements, tenancy agreements etc. But I think it's still better to have those things with you just in case.

As for how you should look - I think smart-casual is the best choice, for my interview I wore a knee-length pencil skirt, medium heal shoes, my favourite blouse and a cardigan over it. Just make sure to be friendly and smile, as someone who works in costumer service I can tell you that if someone approaches me with a smile and is polite/friendly I feel much more positive about them and want to do more for them than if they just stand there looking like a sour lemon

Thanks frambuesas - the blog post was... urm, informative

I just really want to get it out of the way... I've been sat up tonight having a few bottles of beer and labelling A4 folders/sleeves with what document is inside . Not sure if I need to do it, but hey... it's calming me down.

Hey Lorenei,

Thanks for your reply, I think I have WAY too many documents and copies... The guy or girl checking them will probably laugh at me. But like you said better to have them just in case. Did the lady ask for any more info regarding the financial affidavit?

I really hope I get nice people and get a "quick" turn-around.

Got work tomorrow, then big sleeps for Friday AM. Picked out my "outfit" - although my wife isn't convinced it's professional enough... I said to her they'll think I'm a hit-man if I wear a tie!! lol.

Will update here what happens on the day, hopefully I'll have no more mini freak-outs between now and 8am Friday.