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Africa: Sub-SaharanNairobi Embassy Thread!

hi guys, my wife's Spousal visa application is getting close to the interview stage. We are just awaiting final approval from NVC.

 

Question, approximately how long is the wait time between interview and completion of the case in Nairobi embassy? Do you think an expedite can be requested due to security issues throughout Kenya?

 


nirav325MaleKenya2014-05-17 15:27:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanEmbassy Receipt to K1 Interview date in Lagos Nigeria

What worked for us was we tracked to see when the package was delivered to the Embassy and then we semt an e-mail (LagosIV@state.gov) them with INS receipt number, NVC case number, Name of fiance and our birth dates, I let them know that we had already gone to the website and downloaded the contents of the packets and would like to get an interview date and with in 3 days we got a very nice reply back with the date and time of the interview. As for pics my visits were very short all 2 of them, on second trip lost all our pictures my daughter accidentally took too many pics and the phone had to be reset lost all pics from 2nd trip but thank got 1st trip all of 6 pics togather were on back up, we talk all the time, so to make up for it I submitted tons of other proof, skye chats, emails, texts, hope this helps. Good luck to all of us.


What website did u go to download the package 3 and 4. Please so I can be ahead of everything.

favor367Not TellingNigeria2014-08-26 19:31:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanInterview questions, what do I need to do beforehand (split topic)

I appreciate all your response to my questions...
 
Email has now been sent.....fingers crossed! The links posted by @Ladidinbaba has been very helpful ***
 
@Dwheels....Thanks for your timely assistance always!!!!!




Could u pls post the email address of the lagos embassy where u sent the case number.

favor367Not TellingNigeria2014-08-26 19:21:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanPLEASE HELP! K1 VISA DENIAL DUE TO DOWRY PAYMENT

I APPLIED FOR A FIANCÉ VISA FEBRUARY 2. MY FIANCÉ HAD HIS INTERVIEW AUGUST 25, 2014 AT THE LAGOS, NIGERIA US EMBASSY. HE WAS DENIED BECAUSE HE ANSWERED YES TO PAYING MY DOWRY WHEN WE MET DECEMBER 2013. THEY SAID I SHOULD APPLY FOR SPOUSAL VISA. I EMAILED THE EMBASSY AND THEY STATED THAT PAYING OF DOWRY IS CONSIDERED MARRIAGE UNDER NIGERIAN CUSTOMARY LAW. THIS IS NOT TRUE, DOWRY ESTABLISHES INTENTION TO MARRY. PAYING OF DOWRY ALONE WILL NOT EVEN MAKE ME ELIGIBLE FOR A SPOUSAL VISA SO HOW CAN THEY DENY HIM?

WHAT SHOULD I DO? SHOULD I APPEAL?

I AM SO DEVASTATED. I WAITED MONTHS FOR THIS AND EVEN HAD TO GET IT EXPEDITED WITH THE HELP OF MY LOCAL CONGRESSMAN BECAUSE I AM PREGNANT. I AM DUE FOR DELIVERY IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS AND WAS REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO MY FIANCÉ BY MY SIDE. HOW CAN THEY DO THIS? NIGERIA IS MADE UP OF SO MANY TRIBAL GROUPS/RELIGIOUS GROUPS, WHAT DOES THE EMBASSY KNOW ABOUT THE DIFFERENT CUSTOMS OF MARRIAGE.

SOME FEEDBACK WILL BE MUCH APPRECIATED!





Dang, that sucks wow. (edited to remove comment advocating fraud) Am a nigeria n I kno dowry means marriage. Anyways best of luck. U have to appeal , so get a good lawyer.
On the other hand, did u fiance picks up his package #3 at the embassay or wat is delivered to him.


Edited by Kathryn41, 27 August 2014 - 07:40 AM.

favor367Not TellingNigeria2014-08-26 18:36:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 November 2013 Filers

Updating my record.....Dec 9th the USCIS Dallas Office was closed because of bad weather. So called the 800 number and was told to reschedule by sending a mail with the instructions provided on the appointment. Called again and this time I was told I could just go to the center anytime and so I went on Dec 11th and got that done. The whole process just took 30mins for me.

 

 

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USCIS Dallas/Lewisville, Texas Lockbox
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Jon and Sol......|10/28/13|10/28/13|11/05/13|11/04/13|11/18/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Pittsburgh,PA
suzukiwookie.....|04/11/12|10/29/13|--/--/--|11/06/13|12/05/13|12/09/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Tampa,FL
ravi_niu.........|10/14/13|11/01/13|11/07/13|11/04/13|11/18/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Orlando,FL
juzero2..........|--/--/--|11/01/13|11/07/13|11/16/13|12/06/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Baltimore,MA
Kirthiraj........|03/03/13|11/04/13|11/13/13|11/07/13|12/09/13|12/11/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Washington D.C.
Nyosh............|11/03/13|11/04/13|11/12/13|11/07/13|12/05/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Nashville,TN
Vares66..........|--/--/--|11/12/13|11/18/13|11/13/13|12/04/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Louisville,KY
Trooper..........|10/27/13|11/13/13|11/18/13|11/25/13|12/13/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Philadelphia,PA
jewel4life.......|11/18/13|11/14/13|11/21/13|11/18/13|12/02/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Houston,TX
lmno.............|08/04/13|11/14/13|11/19/13|11/21/13|12/11/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Dallas,TX
babfela..........|--/--/--|11/15/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Pittsburgh,PA
Shub.............|05/24/13|11/19/13|11/27/13|11/22/13|12/24/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Philadelphia,PA

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USCIS Phoenix, Arizona Lockbox
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UserName.........|Eligible|Sent....|ChkCashd|NOA.....|Fprints.|In-line |Int Ltr.|Intview.|Oath....|FieldOffice



vbb..............|10/31/13|10/30/13|11/08/13|11/07/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Salt Lake City,UT
copetes5.........|10/15/13|11/05/13|11/15/13|11/08/13|11/29/13|12/03/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Chicago,IL
Nica_In_Love.....|11/01/13|11/06/13|11/14/13|11/13/13|11/29/13|12/03/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Chicago,IL
fabulous02.......|06/11/13|11/01/13|11/07/13|11/11/13|12/04/13|12/06/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Saint Paul,MN
therealzenga.....|10/14/13|11/04/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|11/27/13|12/02/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Portland, OR
Birdo............|01/02/98|11/12/13|11/19/13|11/14/13|12/05/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|San Bernardino,CA
lostinlove03.....|11/08/13|11/11/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Salt Lake City,UT
Reje.............|09/13/13|11/14/13|11/21/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|
Antito...........|11/26/13|11/25/13|--/--/--|11/29/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Los Angeles, CA
title2013IL......|11/11/13|11/22/13|11/29/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|
mnanath..........|10/14/13|11/23/13|--/--/--|11/27/13|12/20/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Salt Lake City,UT

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USCIS Lincoln, Nebraska Lockbox (Filing Under 319b, 328, or 329 of the INA)
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UserName.........|Eligible|Sent....|ChkCashd|NOA.....|Fprints.|In-line |Int Ltr.|Intview.|Oath....|FieldOffice



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lmnoNot TellingIndia2013-12-12 11:10:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 November 2013 Filers

Got Fprints notice, updating the same here.

 

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USCIS Dallas/Lewisville, Texas Lockbox
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UserName.........|Eligible|Sent....|ChkCashd|NOA.....|Fprints.|In-line |Int Ltr.|Intview.|Oath....|FieldOffice
Jon and Sol......|10/28/13|10/28/13|11/05/13|11/04/13|11/18/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Pittsburgh,PA
suzukiwookie.....|04/11/12|10/29/13|--/--/--|11/06/13|12/05/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Tampa,FL
ravi_niu.........|10/14/13|11/01/13|11/07/13|11/04/13|11/18/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Orlando,FL
juzero2..........|--/--/--|11/01/13|11/07/13|11/16/13|12/06/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Baltimore,MA
Kirthiraj........|03/03/13|11/04/13|11/13/13|11/07/13|12/09/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Washington D.C.
Nyosh............|11/03/13|11/04/13|11/12/13|11/07/13|12/05/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Nashville,TN
Vares66..........|--/--/--|11/12/13|11/18/13|11/13/13|12/04/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Louisville,KY 
Trooper..........|10/27/13|11/13/13|11/18/13|11/25/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Philadelphia,PA
jewel4life.......|11/18/13|11/14/13|11/21/13|11/18/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Houston,TX
lmno.............|08/04/13|11/14/13|11/19/13|11/21/13|12/09/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Dallas,TX
babfela..........|--/--/--|11/15/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Pittsburgh,PA
Shub.............|05/24/13|11/19/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Philadelphia,PA

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USCIS Phoenix, Arizona Lockbox
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UserName.........|Eligible|Sent....|ChkCashd|NOA.....|Fprints.|In-line |Int Ltr.|Intview.|Oath....|FieldOffice
vbb..............|10/31/13|10/30/13|11/08/13|11/07/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Salt Lake City,UT
copetes5.........|10/15/13|11/05/13|11/15/13|11/08/13|11/29/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Chicago,IL
Nica_In_Love.....|11/01/13|11/06/13|11/14/13|11/13/13|12/02/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Chicago,IL
fabulous02.......|06/11/13|11/01/13|11/07/13|11/11/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Saint Paul,MN
Birdo............|01/02/98|11/12/13|11/19/13|11/14/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|San Bernardino,CA
lostinlove03.....|11/08/13|11/11/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Salt Lake City,UT
Reje.............|09/13/13|11/14/13|11/21/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|,

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USCIS Lincoln, Nebraska Lockbox (Filing Under 319b, 328, or 329 of the INA)
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UserName.........|Eligible|Sent....|ChkCashd|NOA.....|Fprints.|In-line |Int Ltr.|Intview.|Oath....|FieldOffice
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lmnoNot TellingIndia2013-11-25 23:18:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)how long with the nvc?
Received NOA 2 on February 1st. I called NVC today to get our case number and was told they received the petition on February 7th and the petition is still there. The rep did not know how long it will be there before sending to Kiev. They were closed several days due to bad weather so I am sure they are behind because of the snow.
rvot4uMaleUkraine2011-02-15 22:34:00
USCIS Service CentersTransferred file from vsc to Texas got touched today!!!!!!

We filed on March 4th.2013 I-130.On 25th October the recept number comes out online initial review transfered to local USCIS office.Its not mentioned which office.

 Already 7 months and 20 days waiting ,i dont know how come people are approved between 4-6 months.

Does the case will be approved faster if a local office is dealing now?

 

The guy that helped me to apply he mentioned 9 months to finish a whole process but it came out it could take a year.

 USCIS customer service is bullshit ,every time you call different answer you get.

 

Does somebody applied around March,2013 and already got approved NOA2?

 

 

 

 

 

We can't speak to your situation, this thread is for those who filed an I-129F visa. I am unfamiliar with the I-130 visa


Edited by ONlyloly, 31 October 2013 - 06:25 PM.

ONlylolyMaleIran2013-10-31 18:24:00
USCIS Service CentersTransferred file from vsc to Texas got touched today!!!!!!

I would be interested in knowing how your interview went as we will also have ours in Naples.

Feel free to PM me if you would like to share more about the interview process. Thanks in advance!

 

It's a shame so many don't provide feedback and keep this thread going. Our interview was fine, 45 minutes tops and they asked her more questions about her family than mine. Some questions were funny "Why did you not try to find a relationship here in Germany?", "When is the wedding?" haha 

 

You can't answer a question if you are unsure when you will get your visa. 


ONlylolyMaleIran2013-10-24 10:50:00
USCIS Service CentersTransferred file from vsc to Texas got touched today!!!!!!

So we are waiting for the German Police certificate of all things, they screwed up (naturally) and we had to request it twice. Once it arrives, hopefully on Monday we will add it to the file and send it on to Frankfurt and wait for our interview date.

 

So what about the copy of the I-129F I sent her that is an exact copy of the original petition and papers submitted at the beginning, she takes that with her to the interview right?

 

I come here looking for some support, can someone please help us? This is killing us, what do we send tot he embassy, what do we take to the embassy?

 

The http://germany.usemb.../visa/iv/step3/   website says

 

K-Visa Applicant

If your K-Visa petition has been approved, the following documents should be submitted immediately:

  • DS-156 (pdf - in duplicate)
  • DS-156K (pdf - do not sign form; you are required to sign it before a consular officer on the day of your interview)
  • DS-157 (pdf - for all male applicants between the ages of 16-45)
  • Copy of your passport data page
  • Then continue with step 4.

 

Ok, so when you go to step 4, you see the checklist

 

http://photos.state.... Applicants.pdf

 

That checklist includes the exact same documents. So we did not do step 3, it makes no sense since step 4 includes those documents to be sent to the embassy.

 

 

Anyone who has completed this step, please let me know ASAP.

 

 

 

 

 

 


ONlylolyMaleIran2013-09-28 12:56:00
USCIS Service CentersTransferred file from vsc to Texas got touched today!!!!!!

After 26 days of holding up my case NVC didn't pick a better day than 9/11... to send my case to Moscow. It's finally "In Transit"

 

Congrats! 


ONlylolyMaleIran2013-09-12 16:47:00
USCIS Service CentersTransferred file from vsc to Texas got touched today!!!!!!

Well I don't know what to think right now, it seems we could have some major issues in getting a Police Certificate. We were told it could be 4-6 months to get from Iran...I don't think it has sunk in yet...this just can't be right. If so, I don't know what to say

 

She has been living in Berlin for 8yrs..we were so close. If this turns out to be true, I don't even know what we will/can do...extended the petition that is sitting at the embassy in Frankfurt? I could cry


Edited by ONlyloly, 10 September 2013 - 11:00 AM.

ONlylolyMaleIran2013-09-10 10:55:00
USCIS Service CentersTransferred file from vsc to Texas got touched today!!!!!!

I have a question for you all. My fiancee has her appt with the embassy in Lima on Sept. 26. I am flying in a few days early to help her with everything even though I was told by the State Dept rep I may not be allowed in the interview. I want to make sure I have all the correct documents so our visit does not cause delays. here is what I have:

 

Form DS-156 Nonimmigrant Visa Application x 2 (2 copies)

Form DS-156K Nonimmigrant Fiancee Visa Application (1 copy)

Form 1-134 Affidavid of Support with 3 years W2, 2012's Tax Return, 3 Years Pay Stubs and a letter fo employment from my HR

 

Do I have everything currently required?

 

Thanks in advance.,..we are sooooo close now!!!

 

 

 

I think that sounds right. We are going through this part now as well, we are now looking at paying the Visa Application Fee for  ?193 and to make payment is not easy like with credit card. Everything is such a hassle at this point and we are frustrated but getting there.

 

I provided 3yrs taxes, letter from employer, paystubs since joining this new firm (4 months). I think showing taxes is much better than pay stubs so I didn't send any from my previous job.

 

Close but still no cigar.


ONlylolyMaleIran2013-09-06 10:19:00
USCIS Service CentersTransferred file from vsc to Texas got touched today!!!!!!

Thanks a lot , this is a big reliefe for me.

 

Yeah, it means your case was electronically sent to the consulate and by DHL. That is what I was told when I contacted them a few days after getting our case number.

 

Won't be long until we should hear from the consulates. Our medical was done today, so waiting on interview date. Also, has anyone been invoiced yet for the fees?


ONlylolyMaleIran2013-08-30 11:44:00
USCIS Service CentersTransferred file from vsc to Texas got touched today!!!!!!

This is a good thing right? : )

 

1zr11fk.jpg

 


Edited by ONlyloly, 29 August 2013 - 08:35 PM.

ONlylolyMaleIran2013-08-29 20:35:00
USCIS Service CentersTransferred file from vsc to Texas got touched today!!!!!!

So much good news flying around for so many...what we will need next is wedding advice.

 

Who wants to start that thread? : )


ONlylolyMaleIran2013-08-29 14:24:00
USCIS Service CentersTransferred file from vsc to Texas got touched today!!!!!!

 

 

That is AWESOME JEANNIE!!!!!!!!!!

 

Loved reading your update!!!!!

 

 

Awesome!!

 

Touchdown! Congrats!


ONlylolyMaleIran2013-08-29 09:47:00
USCIS Service CentersTransferred file from vsc to Texas got touched today!!!!!!

Called yesterday and we now have our NVC case number. Medical on Friday...then what? Call the embassy to schedule interview?


ONlylolyMaleIran2013-08-27 17:39:00
USCIS Service CentersTransferred file from vsc to Texas got touched today!!!!!!

I have been travelling but got the email and text that our case has shipped to NVC on August 15th. I just called and they haven't received it yet. Hopefully by end of this week they should have it and we can get the case number

 

Close but no Cigar


ONlylolyMaleIran2013-08-21 13:44:00
USCIS Service CentersTransferred file from vsc to Texas got touched today!!!!!!

Got the email today that our case has been shipped to NVC. I will call next week to see if they have our FRN number...it's getting close for some of us eh?

 

 

 

 


ONlylolyMaleIran2013-08-16 22:10:00
USCIS Service CentersTransferred file from vsc to Texas got touched today!!!!!!

Update:

 

My Fiance needs the FRN number for the medical in Berlin so we must wait. Today is 2wks since NOA2 and I called the NVC. They say it has not yet reached the NVC

 

Should I check daily or speak to someone else?


ONlylolyMaleIran2013-08-14 13:22:00
USCIS Service CentersTransferred file from vsc to Texas got touched today!!!!!!

 

sorry that I wanted to help....I called Dortmund and Frankfurt before I had my case number from Frankfurt and was told that I need the FRN case number. But maybe it depends...I just can speak for these two doctors. Ask the doctor in Berlin if they need the FRN number or not. Vanessa for example in Munich didn't need the NVC case number. 

 

No you are a wonderful help, this thread is all about sharing information so thank you. Yes, I will have her ask because as you mentioned Vanessa had no such issues doing the medical beforehand. What is FRN exactly? 


ONlylolyMaleIran2013-08-08 19:08:00
USCIS Service CentersTransferred file from vsc to Texas got touched today!!!!!!

 

you will receive a hardcopy from NVC but you can call NVC or DOS and get your new case number earlier so that you can for example make an appointment for the medical faster. 

 

You keep making it sound like we have to wait to do the medical until after we have received our NVC case number while others have done the medical before.

 

So which is it? As it is now, she is going to schedule the medical for next week in Berlin.

 


Edited by ONlyloly, 08 August 2013 - 06:55 PM.

ONlylolyMaleIran2013-08-08 18:54:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsprocessing time for K3 while i130 ios pending since 6 months

i was thinking about filling the K3 visa. I am about to file I-130 but when i call the USCIS, they said if i should go ahead and file the k3, it will delay and prolonged the I-130, so it was advised to just file the I-30 and wait to be approved. 

Anybody takes on this?

 Cuz i understand it take 9 months to a yr to get a spouse visa from start to finish. So I was  wondering if the K3 visa will be appropriate or just wait patiently for the spouse visa to be approved.


favor367Not TellingNigeria2013-10-15 23:35:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 & I-129f

i was thinking about filling the K3 visa. I am about to file I-130 but when i call the USCIS, they said if i should go ahead and file the k3, it will delay and prolonged the I-130, so it was advised to just file the I-30 and wait to be approved. 

Anybody takes on this?

 Cuz i understand it take 9 months to a yr to get a spouse visa from start to finish. So I was  wondering if the K3 visa will be appropriate or just wait patiently for the spouse visa to be approved.


favor367Not TellingNigeria2013-10-15 23:55:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK3.....Really?

i was thinking about filling the K3 visa. I am about to file I-130 but when i call the USCIS, they said if i should go ahead and file the k3, it will delay and prolonged the I-130, so it was advised to just file the I-30 and wait to be approved. 

Anybody takes on this?

 Cuz i understand it take 9 months to a yr to get a spouse visa from start to finish. So I was  wondering if the K3 visa will be appropriate or just wait patiently for the spouse visa to be approved.


favor367Not TellingNigeria2013-10-15 23:42:00