I am glad to inform you that my family received the immigrant visae early last week. I had applied under the skilled worker category to RPC, Buffalo. My timeline is given below for those who might benefit:

Application sent - June 25, 2001

AOR - September 24, 2001

Initial assessment and medical forms issued - March 25, 2002

File transferred to Seattle for interview - April 12, 2002

Interview notice issued by Seattle office - September 19, 2002

Interview at Seattle Consulate - December 5, 2002

Medicals done - December 6, 2002

Letter instructing to pay ROLF - December 17, 2002

Final decision letter issued - January 27, 2003

Passports sent to Seattle consulate - February 12, 2003

Passports and other documents received from Seattle - February 19, 2003

I did not give any preference for interview location. I did not send fax enquiries about the status of my file either to Buffalo or Seattle. I ordered a copy of my CAIPS notes; it helped me understand the questions to expect during the interview. With few exceptions, my file status online was very uptodate.

Mr.AFD'Mello's candid mail on this forum sometime ago explaining his interview experience was very objective. The staff and the designated immigrtation officer at Seattle were very courteous and helpful.

Thanks and best of luck to all who are waiting.

Neil

Please let me know how to get the copy of the CAIPS notes. How long does it take?

Thanks.

NO DOUBT THAT THIS IS THE BEST FORUM EVER AND THANKS TO THE PEOPLE AT CAMPBELL COHEN FOR THAT.......

Here is my timeline.......

Applied OCT2000 rpc BUFFALO
File transfer letter to detroit July 2001
interview letter from detroit feb 2002
interview May 2002
medicals april 2002
remedicals feb2003
Havent heard from them ...........YET ........expecting passport request.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL OTHER LIKE ME..........I HOPE THERE ARE!

Please advice me when to do the medical exam, before the interview or after as my interview is scheduled for May 15, 2003 at Los Angeles.

Thanks,
Rajeen