My family finally has our appointments at the Chicago Consulate's office for our visas. DH is getting a 3year CDS, while I get a one year dependent type of Visa and the kids get some type of extended Schengen visa that then has to be changed into something really bizarre once we're in France or else they can't travel anywhere other than our home country and back.
The Ministry of Labor has forward the application to the consulate. We have the required paperwork, translations, etc. However, the official information says that we may be required to provide additional information. The consulate is over a 5 hour drive and we would prefer not to have to return in a few days. I would like to bring any and all paperwork that anyone thinks might be required.
Anyways...what do you suggest we bring? I am adding bank statements for the last 3 months, proof of insurance and the adoption decree for our youngest. I don't have translations of any of these, though. The only reason we are bringing the adoption paperwork is because our youngest is of a different race, and it becomes obvious she is adopted when you see the whole family together. Do you think it might be required? SHould I get it translated?
Lastly, if you've been through an appointment lately, what do you think our odds are on taking the visa's home with us later that day or the next? DH's French tutor goes annually to the consulate for her paperwork and says that if we bring the children and ask nicely, this should be possible. But I'd love to hear someone else say it's possible as well!
Thanks!
The Ministry of Labor has forward the application to the consulate. We have the required paperwork, translations, etc. However, the official information says that we may be required to provide additional information. The consulate is over a 5 hour drive and we would prefer not to have to return in a few days. I would like to bring any and all paperwork that anyone thinks might be required.
Anyways...what do you suggest we bring? I am adding bank statements for the last 3 months, proof of insurance and the adoption decree for our youngest. I don't have translations of any of these, though. The only reason we are bringing the adoption paperwork is because our youngest is of a different race, and it becomes obvious she is adopted when you see the whole family together. Do you think it might be required? SHould I get it translated?
Lastly, if you've been through an appointment lately, what do you think our odds are on taking the visa's home with us later that day or the next? DH's French tutor goes annually to the consulate for her paperwork and says that if we bring the children and ask nicely, this should be possible. But I'd love to hear someone else say it's possible as well!
Thanks!