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Waiting time
Gus:
OK, My payment has been accepted by NVC CEAC... Now on to submitting my forms and waiting for Li Hong's interview in Guangzhou. Any guesses on the interview wait time, from you experienced members? Any advice on what to do when the interview is complete and we fly back to the USA? How long should I allow for customs in our first USA airport for Li Hong, with a new visa and first time entry etc.
I am so tired of the typical military style game of Hurry up and wait... LOL
Gus
Robertt S:
--- Quote from: Gus on June 18, 2018, 05:48:19 pm ---OK, My payment has been accepted by NVC CEAC... Now on to submitting my forms and waiting for Li Hong's interview in Guangzhou. Any guesses on the interview wait time, from you experienced members? Any advice on what to do when the interview is complete and we fly back to the USA? How long should I allow for customs in our first USA airport for Li Hong, with a new visa and first time entry etc.
I am so tired of the typical military style game of Hurry up and wait... LOL
Gus
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If you file all your forms electronically then your interview date will be set by NVC, which is usually the fastest way to get an interview. The other option is attempting to stay awake at night waiting for an opening to be posted on the CGI interview schedule (which usually fills up quickly as soon as the month's open dates are posted)P.S. These opening are posted China time resulting in many late nights waiting for any available interview slots. As far as time to clear customs I would allow at least 4 hours to clear customs and make any connecting flights. I would rather have to find ways to kill time waiting on a plane than miss my flight due to a long customs line or airport interview. Yes, she has a visa but the customs officer can still conduct an impromptu interview stateside if they desire. Better to have plenty of time just in case so she doesn't get nervous about missing a connecting flight and blow her customs interview because they can deny her admittance to the USA and turn her around.
"NVC schedules appointments one month in advance. The U.S. Embassy tells us what dates they are holding interviews, and NVC fills these appointments with cases in the order they become documentarily qualified. Most appointments are set within three months of NVC notifying you that you are documentarily qualified. However, we cannot guarantee or predict when you will receive an appointment. Keep in mind that if you are applying in a numerically limited (preference) visa category, before you can receive an appointment your priority date must also be “current.” This can delay receipt of an appointment. You can track your priority date using the online Visa Bulletin."
Robertt
Gus:
Thanks Robertt,
Yes ALL forms have to be filed electronically (or at least that is the way I read the site directions). I agree about rather killing time in an airport, than missing flights completely. I appreciate the thoughts about connecting flights. I know, this is just another step in the long USCIS/NVC process, but I am happy it feels as if I can finally see a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. From what I can gather on different sites about Guangzhou consulate, it seems to be taking about 6-8 weeks from NVC filing.
Any advice from you members AND / OR wives about making the transition from life in Liuzhou smoother upon her arrival, to the early days/weeks/months of life in the USA?
You guys have been such a nice help. Thank you for everything.
Gus
maxx:
Good Luck Gus.Just remember take it one day at a time,
Gus:
One day at a time is all we can ever do. Thanks Maxx :)
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