Visa Attempt #1
So I got on the bus from Lehigh to Philly at 6:30 am in the morning this past Friday and despite my best efforts at preparing to get my visa I was not successful. When I arrived (before the office even opened) the girl in front of me was on her 2nd attempt; the guy in front of her was on his 3rd. I didn't get a good feeling. So, after entering the room and signing up I patiently awaited my turn, I had to re-fill out a different form and re-write my name on the list, during which an Italian resident got into a virulent shouting match with the visa guy. I don't know exactly what they were saying buy they were definitely cursing by the end... it created a really great atmosphere, especially for the Indian woman also in front of me, and for her two small children. I go to the window for the second time and, long story short, there is one more form that the Pittsburgh Honorary Consulate failed to tell me I needed. Grand. The form will be ready for me to pick up tomorrow before w...