Visa Woes

[Peik Looi]

Hello,

Does anybody know the e-mail address of Cora Jordan from ISSC? I tried to call the ISSC today, and it seems nobody is at home. I did speak to a person who couldn't wait to put down the phone though.

[Andy]

Hello,
Does anybody know the e-mail address of Cora Jordan from ISSC? I tried to call the ISSC today, and it seems nobody is at home. I did speak to a person who couldn't wait to put down the phone though.
The name is not Cora Jordan, it's Cora Jordon. That's why i couldn't find her name on the directory at first.
Here is her contact info
http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/directory/detail.jsp?oid=72347668
The email does not show but if you go by the usual email assignment for Baruch then her email should be Cora_Jordon@baruch.cuny.edu
Regards

[Eddie]

Hey Sangfroid,
'woes'? what issue are you having ?
Try ISSC in the afternoon NY time, I think there's another officer takes over from noon(not sure exactly, but worth a try), and he seems to be a much more helpful staff to talk to.

[Peik Looi]

It's a long story which started in March. Anyway, Dan and Ben helped solve my woes.

I'll be doing a walk-in application next week. Wish me luck!

[Andy]

Glad you got your I-20 issue sorted out. Good luck with the F-1 visa interview at the embassy.

[Eddie]

Hi Sangfroid,
how long do you have to wait to interview appointment? Do you know what I'm refering here, on the U.S department of State's website http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/wait/tempvisitors_wait.php,
there's an estimate of waiting time for a visa interview and processing time, so does the information give out on the website accurately reflect the reality in Singapore.
Coz it's not quite so at where I am, it says 3 times for student visa at Auckland, but when I called in today, I can't schedule one until the 1st of Aug, that's like 30days :shock: , 1000% discrepancy!

[Eddie]

BTW, Sangfroid, what kinda of 'woes' did u have? It'd be nice for me to know so that I can avoid it, thanks.

[Peik Looi]

Well, in Singapore, administration of official documents are prompt and user-friendly. I was on the queue at 8.30am and waited right through till 9.40am when I was called for the interview. I thought it was a one-on-one in a small dark room. You know those interrogation rooms. But much to my dismay, it was in PUBLIC, talking to an officer through a 'looking glass'. 8-) You could hear so and so's.....

After having prepared soooo... many documents, the officer placidly eyed me and asked if I have tendered my resignation and if my manager is aware...?????? Oh well, I suppose the aura of '....' (an American corporation) does great wonders, huh. I collected my passport and visa in 2 days time. Spotless and accurate!

Woes? I shall have to PM, because what I have to say is not for public viewing... ;-)