Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I 129F Trouble with question 14a	Divorce papers should be enough, leave it blank..	KTichUsZim	Female	South Africa	2013-12-11 16:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How long did you know your fiance before you filed your I-129F?	I met my fiancee online September 2012 and filed November 2013, although we have seen each other 4 times within that time frame I still worry about approval, since as some call Africa a HIGH FRAUD country, All we can do is put our best supporting evidence forward, say a prayer and, put it in the hands of the most high.. Good luck	KTichUsZim	Female	South Africa	2013-12-13 17:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	facebook, skype & phone call history	Then I'm in serious trouble, our first comunications was all done on Facebook and an occasional prepaid phone card. Those every one was deleted, I have a few recent what's app chats recent outragous phone bills, I hope my flights to Africa every two to three months since Feb will be enough. .. I'm stressed now	KTichUsZim	Female	South Africa	2013-11-28 19:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	facebook, skype & phone call history	I'm confused, are they looking for the start of your relationship to recent or just recent after filing application? Because for months I used prepaid phones and cards, and in a fit, deleted all our old messages, and I in for a problem too?	KTichUsZim	Female	South Africa	2013-11-28 16:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	RFE - Intent to Marry	LOL I got a kick out of this topic!! Bickering on intent letter..Hilarious! If you could see how we wrote ours, , sheesh you would say WOW, Handwritten, sheets of paper just stating our names and that we intend to marry within 90 days upon entry into the United states... I affirm the above statement to be truthful. .hahaha! We had no idea what to write as a matter of fact, bad enough those forms are confusing and your nervous as all get up filing them.. hey just give them your letter and good luck!!!	KTichUsZim	Female	South Africa	2014-01-04 17:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	revoking petition once approved and at embassy	Thank you both for the information	KTichUsZim	Female	South Africa	2014-03-25 02:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	revoking petition once approved and at embassy	K1 visa, how does US petitioner request to have petition revoked after it's at the Embassy?	KTichUsZim	Female	South Africa	2014-03-25 00:15:00
USCIS Service Centers	Are VJ K-1 Guidelines Complete?	There is a poverty guidline that I happened to see today, I just filed my petition today and sent in a affidavit of support, with 5 years of my w2's and a letter verification from my employer, I know VJ doesnt recommed it during the first step of this process but, I wanted to show them everything ! Good luck took me two weeks to get this far, and I just begun.	KTichUsZim	Female	South Africa	2013-11-21 18:21:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	south African Consulate Interview	Anyone knows anything about the Douth African Consulate or Zimbabwe police clearance certificates, need information ASAP... Thanks	KTichUsZim	Female	South Africa	2014-02-14 12:25:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	APPROVED!!	Well our K-1 is finally approved!!  The Joburg consulate was waiting for an email reply from the Nigerian National Population Commision to verify his birth certificate.  Now the last minute plans are underway.   I have an off topic question, anyone in the Joburg area know where we can find vanilla extract with no ethanol? Found a brand online called Vanilla Man but cant find it in any shops. Trying to get some for my aunt who is doing my wedding gown.   Thank you!! Congratulations!!!! So happy that didn't take long for you guys.. we are still stuck at NVC, awaiting to be released from this awful AP processing we are stuck in, since Jan 17th. I hope once we get to consulate stage it's smooth sailing...	KTichUsZim	Female	South Africa	2014-02-13 06:49:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	police clearance south Africa question	He applied yesturday in Petoria and was told 3-4 weeks.as well. Hoping sooner Thank you much	KTichUsZim	Female	South Africa	2014-03-06 14:20:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	police clearance south Africa question	Anyone familiar with how long it takes for a police clearance in South Africa?	KTichUsZim	Female	South Africa	2014-03-06 13:00:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	Nvc received case	I'm confused?? I called state department, (my NOA2, said this is where it was sent), to get our case number, which I got, but, was told it was sent to NVC so, I called them to see where or what's next, I was told it's in administration process and to call early next week for updates they had received it on Jan 17, how long it stays there she was unable to clarify? Anyone else experience this? I thought once you get a case number off to the embassy of beneficiary, am I wrong?	KTichUsZim	Female	South Africa	2014-01-23 12:46:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	NVC closed today, anybody knows why??	CLOSED??? I went to work today!! Why couldn't they?? Send my petition out NOW!	KTichUsZim	Female	South Africa	2014-02-05 18:05:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	US Department of state website issues?	its a known issue since Friday. Thanks,, I thought I was losing my head worrying what I saw Friday I actually didn't see	KTichUsZim	Female	South Africa	2014-02-17 14:05:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	US Department of state website issues?	Hi VJer's Last week Friday I was able to check my status it showed ready! Since Saturday it shows error message and the DOS will be notified? Anyone else having issue's?? Today is USA legal holiday, so all Federal offices and consulates are closed.	KTichUsZim	Female	South Africa	2014-02-17 10:13:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	STUCK @ NVC for AP Part II	Finally out of AP!! My second best Valentine's day EVER!!! Praise GOD!!!	KTichUsZim	Female	South Africa	2014-02-14 10:25:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	STUCK @ NVC for AP Part II	Nvc in AP how long is this going to take? Everything I've read said it doesn't stay st the NVC long, our's been there since January 17, 2014.. WTH??	KTichUsZim	Female	South Africa	2014-01-31 08:58:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	I missed my K1 interview	Sorry you are going through this, I hear Nigerian traffic is horrendous, I hope your rescheduleed soon good luck	KTichUsZim	Female	South Africa	2013-11-26 18:07:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Interview Questions	Anyone recently been to the south African consulate? Need to information on mood of the people doing the interview and types of questions asked..	KTichUsZim	Female	South Africa	2014-01-23 17:56:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Administrative processing after K1 interview	I thought my question was related to South Africa	KTichUsZim	Female	South Africa	2014-01-23 17:51:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	paperwork from embassy, How long????	Does anyone know how long it takes for an embassy to send out paperwork on K1? NVC said embassy received our Petition February 14, 2014, we still haven't received any instructions from embassy. .I'm losing my mind!!!	KTichUsZim	Female	South Africa	2014-02-20 06:15:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Recent Medicals.done in South Africa	I'm not sure if they sent him a letter, as of yet nothing just me petitioner, an email instructing us to visit consulate website for packet 3 can this process change overnight? Thanks anyway, I remember reading your review about consulate I was hopefull his experience would go as smoothly.	KTichUsZim	Female	South Africa	2014-02-25 19:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Recent Medicals.done in South Africa	Below is the letter we received for John's medical in October.  His appointment fee was 2500 Rand.  I sent 300.00 USD to be safe.     American Consulate General   Johannesburg, South Africa      INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS FOR VISA APPLICANTS      Every visa applicant, regardless of age, is required to undergo a complete medical examination prior to the issuance of the Immigrant Visa.  The medical examination will include a medical history, physical examination, chest X-ray and blood tests for syphilis and HIV (Human   Immunodeficiency Virus).  The completed medical forms, together with the serological and blood test results, will be given to the applicant in a SEALED envelope.  The sealed envelope must be presented to the Consulate General on the day of your visa interview.    However, please do NOT bring your x-ray plates with you as they are not necessary for the interview.      Kindly read carefully and follow the instructions below:       Contact one of the designated panel physicians to arrange a medical exam.  Please give the doctor the date of the Immigrant Visa appointment or explain that the exam is for an Immigrant Visa.  The panel physician will advise you of the cost of the exam and tests.  For further details about the medical examination, visit: www.travel.state.gov (go to Interview Preparation, then Medical Examination).       Bring two passport-sized photos and your passport with you when appearing for the examination since, as indicated above, verification of your identity must be presented and the number of your passport photographed on to the X-Ray plate.        Kindly arrange to collect the completed Medical Reports and the X-Ray plate yourself.  It will not be forwarded to you.  The fee for the examination (approximately R1,000.00 for the medical examination, excluding vaccinations) must be borne by the applicant.  Please note that the fees quoted are approximate and applicable only to South Africa.       Although you should bring copies of prior medical records and immunization records, do NOT obtain any vaccinations prior to your medical examinations. You will pay an additional fee for each vaccine that you require. If you have any questions about required vaccines please contact one of the three listed panel physicians for advice on U.S. government requirements.      A TB skin test is required for all children aged 2-14 years (inclusive).      X-Rays and Serological tests are not required in cases of children under the age of fifteen years, unless the medical examiner has reason to suspect that such tests are necessary or if a child has as positive TB test.        Women who are pregnant are required to have a medical examination in connection with the issuance of a visa.  Pregnant women have to provide the panel physician with consent to conduct chest x-rays.  For the health of the applicant and her unborn child, the CDC instructs physicians and laboratories to provide abdominal and pelvic protection with double-layer, wraparound lead shields when they receive the chest radiograph.         [/size] [/size]  [/size] [/size]  [/size] [/size]  [/size] [/size]  [/size] [/size]  [/size] [/size] (FOR YOUR INFORMATION:   A Medical Examination Report is valid for a period of six[/size] [/size]months prior[/size] [/size]to the issuance of the visa[/size] [/size]unless you have what is termed a Class A condition[/size]) [/size] [/size]       THE FOLLOWING MEDICAL EXAMINERS HAVE BEEN APPROVED FOR  THE MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF VISA APPLICANTS    [/size] [/size]  [/size] [/size] Dr. Hugh Cobb                   27 11-788-1344 Cell: 27 829299212   Rosebank Medical and Dental Center                                        11 Sturdee Avenue                         Fax: 011-880-3615 or 0866119203   Rosebank 2196                  Email: drcobb@global.co.za[/size]   P.O. Box 29338                  Pager: 082-235-35-35  code 02966   Sandringham 2131     [/size] [/size] Dr. Marcus Brauer                           27 21-4191888 [/size] [/size] First Floor, Clock Tower Fax: 0866-102547   V & A Waterfront                             marcus@drbrauer.co.za[/size]   Cape Town                                         P.O.Box 50611, Waterfront, CT8002 8002    [/size] [/size]  [/size] [/size]  [/size] [/size] You got a lette?? The only thing we got from the embassy was an email directing us to the embassy website, I wish I knew how to upload for all to see this confusing mess we are trying to decipher,,, it's a shame because the list of doctors in joburg was one and he's R6,350, so I must send $1,100 for the doctor and visa plus a little extra.. what an outrage! Thanks, sorry I was venting	KTichUsZim	Female	South Africa	2014-02-24 17:45:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Recent Medicals.done in South Africa	We have called his office fridays close at 14:30 will try back monday to recheck, we did go through website given from embassy in our packet 3 dr. Cobb wasn't there, the one doctor available is so expensive!! We was hoping for a bit of competition in price.. I find once people here are approved they move on to wedding plans,.. I don't begrudge their happiness but isn't the purpose here to share information?	KTichUsZim	Female	South Africa	2014-02-21 11:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Recent Medicals.done in South Africa	Hoping to get recent experience with South African Doctors in joburg area, name and cost, thank you fellow VJ ers..	KTichUsZim	Female	South Africa	2014-02-21 10:43:00