Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	VISA APPROVED !!!!!!!!!	Congratulations There seems to be quite a bit of good news on VJ today	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-01-12 13:11:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	APPROVED!!!	Congratulations! All the very best for the rest of your journey	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-01-27 00:10:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Proof of engagement DS156K	Ok, I know Im reading up way ahead of my time...but thats what the example forms are for. Reading through the DS156K form and I see the request for proof of engagement. What kind of proof needs to be submitted?	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2008-12-23 14:39:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	POLICE REPORT	QUOTE (gethere @ Dec 24 2008, 04:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Does anyone know how long an SOUTH AFRICAN police report is good for? The South African police clearance certificate is only valid for 6 months	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2008-12-24 00:05:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Police certificate?	QUOTE (gethere @ Jan 21 2009, 07:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My fiance got his police certificate in July and they told us at the Embassy (joburg) that it was good for a year? But everyone on here says 6 months? Any SA out there? South African Police Clearance Certificate is valid for 12 months.	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-01-21 15:24:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	K1 - All happy :) -	Congratulations! I just love these good news postings. All the best for a wonderful future together.	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-01-22 03:18:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Medical Question	There are no medical examiners in Cape Town. The medical instructions are included in the appointment letter. All medical exams must be performed by a panel physician pre-approved by the Consulate General in Johannesburg. http://southafrica.u...sas/medical.pdf Hope this helps.	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-01-23 04:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Fiance K-1 Visa Approved by the Embassy! (Detailed post)	CONGRATULATIONS and all the very best for a beautiful future together!	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-01-21 09:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Visa Received!!!!!!	Congratulations & all the very best for a beautiful future together	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-01-23 13:26:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	It's Official VISA IN HAND!!!! :) Oh Yea!!!!!	QUOTE (2Hearts2Joys @ Jan 27 2009, 03:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My Husband just called me at 5:15AM with the good morning news, "I GOT IT!!! I GOT THE VISA!!!" woohoo!! woohoo!! he's coming home to US. God is Great!!! I prayed and thank God for his wonderful blessing!! To all Vj I pray and I know that God will make this day for you too. Much love to all!! Ayomide Congratulations May your future be filled with an abundance of love and happiness.	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-01-27 09:36:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Contacting the embassy??	Maybe this will help http://www.visajourn...e...&cty=London	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-01-28 05:15:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	VISA APPROVED!!	Congratulations! That must have been music to your ears. Wishing you much happiness for the future and a smooth process further	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-01-30 05:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	interview and medical in Johannesburg	Congratulations Yes, your fiance will have his medical in Johannesburg and interview at the Johanneburg Consulate as this is the consulate that covers South Africa and the neighbouring countries including Lesotho. The medical is aproximately R750 excluding any vaccinations he might require. This link may assist with more specific info and contact details for the medical examiner[attachment=9626:JHN_MED_...001_0812.pdf] All the best of luck	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-02-06 15:22:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Medical in Cape Town?	As far as I've seen on the South African embassy site, still only doctors in Johannesburg and Durban. A quick mail or phone call to the consulate in Johannesburg will confirm that for you.	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-02-07 02:55:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	NOA2	The embassy's site has all the info you need...you just need to look. http://southafrica.u...sas/medical.pdf has all the medical info	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-02-12 23:42:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Passport Expiry	Thank you all for your input. I think I will apply for a new one here in SA as it only take 6 weeks which will give me enough time. If I go the replacement passport route instead of renewal, I will pay a bit more, but will then be able to keep my current passport for 'just in case VSC speeds up' (Thanks for the tip on turning in current passport HappyNathy )	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-02-13 17:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Passport Expiry	The consulate has told me my passport needs to be valid for 6 months after the date of visa issue. If all goes well, Im hoping to have my visa by August the latest. My passport expires in 11/2010. Would there be a need to renew my passport for any reason? From what I gather, my life will be stamped and stuck in my passport. So do I renew now before my visa is issued or will it be fine as is. Am I just having a 'special stress moment' here?	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-02-13 13:10:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	VISA RECEIVED!	Awesome All the best for a wonderful future together	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-02-13 08:25:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	visa approved	Congratulations & have a safe trip home on the 18th	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-02-14 13:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Visa in hand	Congratulations! May you have a beautiful future together	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-02-14 04:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Can someone PLEASE HELP ME!	Depending what's on the .pdf, just follow the instructions they've given you.	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-02-20 15:39:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	PLEASE HELP I'M IN TEARS!	Take a deep breath and start breathing again. Then, take Zee Bee's advice. Go to the interview, explain that you made an error when submitting your check list and it will be dealt with. With your SO coming from Cape Town to Johannesburg for the interview, see if he cant at least get an appointment for the medical scheduled for Monday right after the interview, it's close enough, not like you have to drive across town and have the doctor submit the results to the consulate if he will. Otherwise, try reschedule your appointment	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-03-05 11:28:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Interview date	QUOTE (gethere @ Mar 12 2009, 10:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So if we rec'd our interview date but not letter of confirmation is that okay? Can we go without it? I'd rather double check with the consulate. Im almost sure you need to have the appointment confirmation letter for the consulate in Johannesburg as they check that before they allow you into the building. Good luck	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-03-12 15:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	INTERVIEW???? PLEASE TELL ME!	People start standing que outside the Consulate from around 7am. They try get there first thing in the morning to miss the peak hour traffic and to get into the que which can go about two blocks up the road, and probably also to try get in earlier (which doesnt work, you just get sent to the back of the que if you're too early for your appointment). If you're there by 11am you should be fine. By that time most people are already in the building and there are no que's outside. If your SO is there very early, there's a mall right across the road where he can have a cuppa instead of standing out in the cold. (it will be overcast and quite cool in Jo'burg tomorrow with possible rain) Relax & Good Luck!	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-03-15 02:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Fiancées Interview in 12 hours	All the best of luck	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-04-05 13:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	EMERGENCY PROBLEM! I can't believe this is happening!!	Is there no free fax to mail account you can sign up for in the US? In SA we have loads of absolutly free service providers. It's quick and easy. That way the IRS can fax to your toll free US number and you receive it as an e-mail to print.	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-04-07 16:24:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	U.S. Consulate General Johannesburg	The U.S. Consulate General in Johannesburg is relocating from Killarney to a newly-built facility located at 1 Sandton Drive, opposite Sandton City Mall just west of the intersection of Sandton Drive and Rivonia Road. During our move, consular services for the public (including American citizen services and visa services) will be closed Monday, April 6, through Thursday, April 9. The Consulate General will also be closed during the Good Friday/Easter weekend from April 10 to April 13. The Consular Section will re-open to the public on Tuesday, April 14, in the new location. For information on U.S. visas, please go to http://southafrica.u....gov/visas.html. Appointments for visitor visas and other nonimmigrant visas may be booked via the web at www.usvisa-southafrica.com or by contacting our call center directly at 080-098-0444 (toll free within South Africa), 011-461-6332 (in Johannesburg), or 1-888-859-4680 (toll free within the U.S.). The call center operates Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 7:00p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m. (except on South African Holidays). American citizens may make appointments for routine services such as passport applications, registration of newborn children and notarization of documents by going to http://southafrica.u...pointments.html. In the event of an emergency involving a U.S. citizen, such as an injury, death or arrest, the consulate switchboard can be reached at 011-644-8000 through April 5, and at 011-290-3000 starting April 6. Also at the new Consulate General facility will be the American Library, offices of the Foreign Commercial Service, the Voice of America, the United States Trade and Development Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. We regret any inconvenience caused by our move and we look forward to serving the public in our new facility.	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-04-12 07:43:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Interview	Awesome! Congratulations!	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-04-13 13:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	success	Congratulations	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-04-17 14:10:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Hi And Some Light Pls	QUOTE (DEandKJ @ Apr 24 2009, 09:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello Everyone My name is KJ, Im South African and my Fiance is American , Im new on here and we have just filed our K1 Visa on the 8th of April. The case is showing up on the system as filed and pending ! And that something was done on it on the 12th of April, since then nothing shows up online. What happens next , I feel like Im sitting on edge here I have no clue what happens really in the next few months apart from the fact that Im not allowed to visit the man I love in the USA , and that out processing time is approx 6 months , he has just left here after visiting me again for 2 weeks and that is the worst pain. Please can someone explain the procedure to us. Thank you Welcome to VJ KJ, the best place you could be right now. I'm also from South Africa, and have just made it through the first part of the journey to my NOA2. S.IS.Hwang is spot on with guidelines. Im just not so sure about the timeline from NVC to Consulate stage though. NVC sent my case to the consulate on 14 April already, I've managed to track it with DHL. It landed in SA on 16 April and has been scanned every morning since then to the status 'shipment on hold'...and I thought waiting for my NOA2 was frustrating, but this just beats it! Best of luck with your journey, and may it be a smooth one	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-04-24 13:51:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	BIG day April 27 (interview Kiev)	Best of luck for Monday	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-04-24 16:06:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Interview PASSED !!!	Congratulations	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-05-01 07:32:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	We have our INTERVIEW DATE	Awesome Best of luck!	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-05-05 00:30:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Getting ready to send the Package 3 to the Embassy, but few questions.	Do you have an updated letter of intent to marry?	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-05-11 13:49:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Fair warning	QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ May 18 2009, 01:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (BL2B @ May 16 2009, 12:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for this Gary and Alla. My son will also be a K2 to follow after his final year at school. I find there is very little confirmed guides and not nearly enough info anywhere, so I'm taking in every bit of advice possible from VJ You are correct. There seems to be little direct information about K-2s. The consulate has a nice guide for K-1s and nothing for K-2s which have different needs, depending on age etc. And as I found out, emailing them is not alwasy the answer as they responded to me incorrectly TWICE, fisr not listing a police certificate at all and then saying he didn't need one from Russia. If he was under 16 this would be true and apparentely they didn't read that part of my letter. There was also a requirement I write an "acceptance letter" for him, "accepting him" into the USA (I did not do this for his younger brother who was issued a K-2 at the same time as my wife). I also completed a form DS-157 for him which is NOT included in their list of documents for a K-2 and NOT told to me on the telephone, I happened to learn this while listening to the consulate's message while "on hold". Bottom line, I learned a lot in my phone call and avoided a lot of problems. Their message says a DS-157 is required of ALL male visa applicants over age 16. So...use all the resources you can. Now I will not be surprised if they say he doesn't need the DS-157, but at least it is done. Interesting point you've made there about the "acceptance letter", something I have not seen anywhere else. I guess all Consulates are different in what they require, but Im a firm believer in having as much as possible whether it's needed or not, I'd rather be safe than sorry.	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-05-18 14:00:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Fair warning	Thanks for this Gary and Alla. My son will also be a K2 to follow after his final year at school. I find there is very little confirmed guides and not nearly enough info anywhere, so I'm taking in every bit of advice possible from VJ Edited by BL2B, 16 May 2009 - 11:09 AM.	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-05-16 11:08:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Interview document presentation	QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ May 19 2009, 09:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (LindsayVictor @ May 18 2009, 06:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quick question - I have basically everything that we will need for the interview, but I was wondering how we should present these papers and documents. For the petition we used ACCO fasteners, for the interview should we just put everything in a big folder? I'm assuming it shouldn't be fastened so that the interviewer will be able to look through the papers more easily? Any answers or ideas? Thanks. Correct assumption. I used an expandable 13 pocket folder (nothing special about 13 pockets, they had 5, 13, and 27) I put the little tabs in place to label each document. As they ask for the documents, just take out the appropriate one and hand it through the window. No need for any fasteners of any type and, of course, they will assemble it into their file as they choose. Any effort to bind or fasten the documents together will be wasted effort as you will immediately be made to take it apart and give it to them as they choose. You don't even need this much, really. Putting everything into a manilla folder will work and then just look through the stack as they ask for the information. As long as everything makes it there, you will be OK The 13 pocket expandable folder has worked wonders for me so far. As and when I get new documents, photos or evidence I just slot it in under the correct label, so by the time I go for my interview next month I will have everything in its place.	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-05-19 06:22:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	SOUTH AFRICA!	QUOTE (Siona @ May 20 2009, 11:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (gethere @ Dec 29 2008, 12:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Does anyone know how I can contact the Jo'burg Embassy? I need to know how long a police report is good for. My lawyer told me a year but everyone else is saying 6 months! Hi There, I am Siona, Please let me know what the process is for a k1 visa from southafrica american embassy. My boyfriend has filled a k1 in the states.... what is the process for me nuw ? Thank You Siona Welcome to VJ Siona Your boyfriend would have filed the I-129F petition not the K1. The K1 is the visa that is approved and issued in SA once the petition has been approved by USCIS. Have you read the guides at the top of the page? South Africa is no different to other countries as far as the procedure goes.	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-05-20 09:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	SOUTH AFRICA!	South Africans that reside, work, or travel abroad require Police Clearance Certificates for purposes such as residence permission, court requirements, or securing employment. A Police Clearance is obtained by lodging a set of finger prints at the CRC where upon a Police Clearance Certificate is issued which indicates if the individual has a criminal record. Fingerprints are compared to the SAPS criminal record database. If a criminal record is recorded, the criminal record will be indicated on the Police Clearance or Police Clearance Certificate. South African Police Clearances are only issued by the CRIMINAL RECORD CENTRE in Pretoria. Police Clearance Certificates are valid for a period of 12 months. Police Clearances will only be re-issued within 6 months of the issue of the Police Clearance Certificate and the re-issued Police Clearance will only be valid for the remainder of the 12 months from the issue of the initial Police Clearance Certificate. http://www.dfa.gov.z...policeclear.htm http://www.saps.gov....d.asp?myURL=268 Hope this helps	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2008-12-29 13:46:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	South African Police Report	If applying from the UK: All of the following information must be supplied as part of an application for a SAPS Clearance Certificate from the UK: Full names of applicant (including any previous names and maiden names used) Current Address Date of Birth Place of Birth South Africa Identity Number (if applicable) Current date Full set of fingerprints (official taking the fingerprints full particulars and signature must appear on the fingerprint form) The application must be submitted and signed by the subject of the certificate. Completed applications (including original fingerprints) can be should be sent by courier service to our physical address: Criminal Record Centre South African Police Service Police Clearance Certificates Sanlam Plaza West Building 271 Schoeman Street PRETORIA 0001 SOUTH AFRICA	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-05-27 12:23:00