<p>Well, so far I have seen, you can book your interview without your I-20..But, you need to have it during the interview..:p..</p>
<p>In addition the embassy will allow you to schedule an emergency appointment once you receive your I20; you'll need to tell them why you need one, provide your SEVIS no., pay your SEVIS fee and send them scanned copies of your I20. They'll try to give you a date that's feasible for you.</p>
<p>SEVIS? What's that..?
I hope nz us embassy has this emergency apt thing..!! Thanks guys.</p>
<p>The SEVIS number is an ID number that effectively serves to identify you in the immigration systems. You can find it on your I20. The SEVIS fee is a one time fee you pay before your interview through an online system. ($100); I'd imagine it's used to create your identity/pay for processing fees distinct from your visa fees.</p>
<p>I had a bit of time on my hands so I checked the emergency appointment thing; here's the relevant site: <a href="http://wellington.usembassy.gov/how_to_apply.html%5B/url%5D">http://wellington.usembassy.gov/how_to_apply.html</a></p>
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Making an appointment for a personal interview:</p>
<p>You will be required to appear at the Consulate General in Auckland (only) for a personal interview.All non-immigrant visa applicants aged 14 to 79 must appear for a personal interview. (Unless otherwise exempt, see above).
Please phone the U.S. Visa Information Service on 0900 US VISA (0900 878 472) to make an appointment.</p>
<p>Expedited Appointments:</p>
<p>The call centre expedites appointments for the following situations:</p>
<ol>
<li> To attend the funeral of an immediate family member.</li>
<li> Medical Emergency.</li>
<li> Fulbright scholars.</li>
<li> Member of a cultural group replacing an orginal member due to illness/unforeseen contingency.</li>
<li> J1 and F1 visa applicants who have received DS 2019 or I-20 forms less than 14 days before their programme/course is due to commence.</li>
<li> Unexpected, time sensitive business travel significant to U.S. economic interest.</li>
<li> Journalists traveling to cover fast-breaking news.
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</li>
</ol>
<p>The 5th one should cover you in case your I20 gets delayed. You don't need all documents to arrange your appointment, you just need to fill out your DS 156; the call center should be able to assist you anyway.</p>
<p>Oh my gosh.. ktwin.. thanks so mcuh!! I read that before but I didnt know what expedited meant (so... dumb haha) so I just skipped over that.
Thanks ktwin!!!!!!!!!! THANKS!!</p>
<p>I got my visa :)</p>
<p>congrats inshallah!!</p>