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Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
Hello Michele&Omer,

I had my medicals done by Ungan. He will most probably try to get your spouse have as many vaccinations as possible...to make money. He is a nice person to talk to. But you say your insurance covers this...How?

Your spouse will not need to book a room at a hotel because he can get the results the same day (in the evening).

If you do a google search I am sure you will find hotels near the embassy. Some days ago I came accross with prices like 70-80 dollars at a 5 star (luxury) hotel room. (for August). There are of course cheaper ones but not as close ..However in Ankara you can take the taxicab and it does not cost much.

Congratulations on your approval!

:thumbs:
internetkafeMaleTurkey2006-08-19 20:09:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
It depends on your service center..how quick it processes your petition and also how quick you send the documents/forms/money they require to NVC once your case was approved and sent to NVC. And then provided you do not get any RFEs your case will be forwarded to the consulate.

You do not have to wait for the consulate to notify you/your spouse. You can e-mail them after confirming from the NVC (by calling NVC) that they forwarded it to the consulate.

Is it possible to arrange your own interview date? To a degree, yes you can. If you have compelling reasons -medical reasons for example (and of course proof) for a quicker appointment date and e-mail them you might get it. Also if you want to postpone your appointment date for a later date you can do that too. But in this case you should make sure that your spouse's security checks will not expire by that time.

Hope this helps...



Can someone tell me what the typical amount of time it takes from when you send your I-130 in the USA , to the time you have your actual interview in Ankara is?

For example, I sent my I-130 on behalf of my wife, approximately 2 months ago. (end of May). When can I expect the interview date in Ankara to be? Also, how much time was given to your spouse to make arrangements, meaning......did they notify you days....weeks....a month......in advance?

Lastly, is it possible to arrange your own interview date (once everything clears obviously:)........or are they inflexible in Ankara as far as that goes?

Thanks


internetkafeMaleTurkey2006-08-18 18:02:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
Congratulations joyeann!

As far as I know from reading the appointment letter/the last packet the NVC has got all the originals already and they forwarded it to the embassy in Ankara. If they need anything else it would be expired documents like police certificate ( I think they do not ask this from Iranian applicants).

Congratulations again for getting the interview date after so long a wait. :thumbs:

My interview was scheduled for June also. However I am in the US and I might re-schedule it for September.
However I read at the Consulate's website that most security clearances expire in 3 months. Does anyone have any idea how andtill when I can postpone my interview date in order to keep those clearances still valid? But I think it would be safe to take as many documents (original and copies) to the consulate for the interview as possible.

Have a great weekend you all! :)
internetkafeMaleTurkey2006-05-19 18:07:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
awaterlily

I am expecting to get my appointment for interview in Ankara.

My case was completed at NVC last month and I heard on NVC's automated response system that it was forwarded to Ankara a few days ago.

I would like to ask a few questions if you do not mind:

Who sends the appointment letter?
When does this happen? How long after this forwarding to Ankara takes place?

What does the consulate in Ankara ask for (if they do) from us (the beneficiary and the petitioner) ?
Could you please detail your husband's CR1 journey for me and people in similar situation?

I request the same from solcayto also.

Thank you.

:)
internetkafeMaleTurkey2006-05-06 17:49:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
Congatulations Betty&Seyhan! :thumbs:

I hope the rest of us who wait for that damn green card get it too and soon. :)

I wish you all a happy and productive week.
internetkafeMaleTurkey2006-05-03 18:47:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
Hello Debra&John,

Thank you. I received the SSC the same day I got the SSN at their office. (It was in the mailbox and I discovered that when I came home from SS office.

Justine is fine.She is at work now. She also attends university. So she is real busy. I will tell her you said 'hello'. :)

I think I will start working next week. Not a well paying job but it is going to be my first here.

I received an e-mail yesterday. It said they came accross with my resume on monster and offered me a translation job that pays 145,000 dollars a year with many benefits. I was excited to read that and today I called them and found out that the job is going to be in a US Military base in Iraq. That is why they were going to pay that much. That made me change my mind. :innocent:

But the money was goooood! :yes:

As for SSC ... I am pretty sure you can go to an SSA office and show them the permanent resident card and they will send John's SSC in a week.

I keep getting packages from my sister in Turkey. CDs, DVDs, Turkish movies and music etc. I got one a few days ago and that made me happy. 'Maskeli Besler' for example...it is a silly but equally funny movie..for kids too. I watched Kurtlar Vadisi-Iraq last month.

And we found a Greek store here that sells various Turkish food items. Now I can have White Cheese (NOT feta! please). Oh, by the way...the thing that people call Gyro here is what we call Iskender and I like it a lot. Greeks have a habit of naming stuff that is not necessarily their own invention. Iskender is Alexander and I guess it is after Alexander the Great who is a Macedonian..not a Greek as Greeks claim him to be. I am writing these to 'provoke'the Greeks ;) :innocent:

But honestly...they started calling Turkish Coffee 'Greek Coffee', Turkish Delight 'Greek Delight', Turkish Baklava 'Greek Baklava' etc etc. They got to love those because they had the privelege to live with Muslim Turks/Ottomans.

Anyway..have a pleasant week. It is nice and sunny outside.

:)

Edited by internetkafe, 12 April 2006 - 06:17 PM.

internetkafeMaleTurkey2006-04-12 18:13:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
Congratulations Debra&John for the green card!
Congratulations Betty&Seyhan for the new development with USCIS!

:)

I received interim EAD and waiting for the original one. I recently got my SSN with the note 'valid for work only with DHS approval'. I thank Allah (God) for everything. Although I still do not have a status I feel grateful.

Have a nice weekend you all :)
internetkafeMaleTurkey2006-03-31 18:14:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
Thank you Debra&John, Mina for your replies&support. I needed some more venting.
Maybe I needed the knowledge that I am not the only one trying to adjust.

Noone misled me about the culture and ways here, Solcayto.. I was not surprised at all. Most of the things I have come accross to were things I knew about.
However knowing something and facing it and having to live with it are two different things.

I do not think it is possible for Turkish spouses to be misled about the cultural difference or anything. As a matter of fact Turks in general are more tolerant and accepting of the different cultures and ways of living. It may be because we live on a land between three continents, we have our own cultural differences in our society... we have borders with 8 countries. Athens,Damascus,Rome,Jerusalem,Cairo.... are closer to Istanbul than Texas is to Washington.

It is not solely related with adjustment either. It is equally related with the frustration born out of (mostly) immigration bureacuracy's inefficiency and aversion to reason and common sense.
internetkafeMaleTurkey2006-03-21 14:16:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish

Hello Ahmet,

Thank you for the information, I told Candemir about the link you listed. Thats great news to be able to do that here and also cheaper :blush: No we have not registered your marriage with Turkish Vital Records office...is this something we need to do and why? Anyone have any military issues to deal with?

Candemir is doing better with each passing day. Adjustment is Hard.... He too might never adjust as well. It is a matter of Religion, Morals, Respect...the important issues...very hard for my Muslim husband...

Your very welcome and thank you for telling Justine hello for me. Also great to hear your baby is doing great, Yes Thank God! Always (F)

Best wishes,
Peace to All (F)
Debra


Hello Debra&John,

No you do not have to do that if you do not want to. I might have to do that because I will go back to Turkey for interview and if they ask for a certain type of birth certificate I will need it. In that form of birth certificate there is information about the marital status also. Since We got married in the US, Turkish authorities do not know it yet. That is why I might have to register our marriage at our consulate. And I was told that it might take 3 months to get it registered.
If we do not do this we also will not be able to get Turkish citizenship for our son. I think he should have it since he is a Turk :)

I completed my service with the Turkish Military. According to the Turkish Consualate's website they want to see the discharge document when you extend the validity period of your passport there. Otherwise they will not extend it more than 6 months.

It is the people and ways of living that are difficult to adjust to..at least for me. Yes, my religion is a big factor too. I do not hear 'ezan' here...there are no mosques here like the ones in Turkey. You do not celebrate my holidays. You do not eat my food. You do not talk like I do. You do not behave/react to certain situations like I do. Differences are innumerable.

I used to think people in this country would be civilized but I am disappointed.

Things like these...

Maybe I am exagerating. Maybe not.

Anyway...

Have a nice week!

:)
internetkafeMaleTurkey2006-03-13 22:46:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
Hello Debra,

Yes he can have it done in the consulate of your area. You can look it up from http://www.e-konsolosluk.net
The fees the consulates charge is considerably less than the fees charged in Turkey.

Did you get your marriage registered with Turkish Vital Records office? If not and if you need it you can do it at the consulate too. We are planning to have it done soon.

Thank you for your good wishes. I told her what you said. :-)
Our baby is growing yes. Thank God he is OK.

I am not sure if I am ever going to adjust to this country and its people.

How is Candemir doing?

Have a nice weekend.


:)
internetkafeMaleTurkey2006-03-04 12:03:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
Mina,

your husband can get his passport's validity period extended at a Turkish Consulate and pay less for that.

Congrats on your husband's green card Debra!

:)
internetkafeMaleTurkey2006-03-02 20:13:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*

Thank you! Yes I am getting him to bring the teapot he likes! And we have a great international market here with the kinds of tea he likes! The food I know a few dishes but have to learn more!!! :)


Congrats Michelle and Bahadir! Finally it is almost over and you will be together soooooonnnnnn! :yes: I am sure you are ecstatic to say the least!!!! I wish many many years of happiness to the two of you! We are still waiting for AP to be done :wacko:.........I miss him so bad and cannot wait for us to be together here in the USA in our house!:dance:


Kelly and Fatih


We also had another AMERITURK couple approved on the same day we were! Tamila and Janik. Bahadir and Seyran(Janik) met and kept each other busy till the interview! We were very happy that they were approved too!!!


Edited by Luckywife2007, 29 October 2011 - 12:56 PM.

Luckywife2007FemaleTurkey2011-10-29 12:55:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*

OK I don't know how to add a pic to this thread but you can see our pics from my profile and then "photos" I put some on of me making Ekmek in my Adana Salvars and scarf! lol


You two Love birds look so CUTE!!! You guys are the cutest couple (next to us of course) :luv: and so much in Love.... The pics are amazing! We are so happy for the two of you!!! I miss my Hubby so much and Darling if you are reading this... I LOVE YOU and MISS YOU! (L)(L)(L)(L)(L)

And of course.... Hello to all of the AMERITURKS and hope all is well with everyone!

Fatih and Kelly
Luckywife2007FemaleTurkey2011-10-16 19:38:00
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Hi everyone! Sorry I was away, Bulut had his interview and WE WERE APPROVED!! I was just too nervous to come on here a fw days b4 everything because then I would start to worry about what we sent and what we didn't send and AP and a whole slew of other things we had no control over. So now you can tell I'm the woman that worried about everything. I could take an HIV test and come back negative, turn around and take another one 5 minutes later and still worry about the results. I put an embassy report up if anyone wants to know what happened (not much, as it was only 5 minutes).

Tolsab, I'm so hungry now! That is the perfect kahvalti and makes me home sick even more. I really miss peynir, tereyagi and ekmek and I'm all good.


OMG.... Congrats You two!:dance: I am so happy for you guys... finally! And now your almost done..... what a good feeling that must be! We are still waiting to get through AP..... what a nightmare, this is horrible but what to do but wait....:whistle: I miss my Hunny Bunny so much!
We will be done with this process soon and then it will be my turn to post a positive word!:lol::lol:

Kelly & Fatih
Luckywife2007FemaleTurkey2011-07-21 18:45:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*
Ohhhh I almost forgot!
One of us Ameriturks are having a birthday on Wednesday the 29th of JUNE. You have to guess who and I will give you just one clue..........she established Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe* .....:whistle:

Wish her a Happy Birthday!

Love ya GIRL...........:devil::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
and HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Edited by Luckywife2007, 28 June 2011 - 11:55 PM.

Luckywife2007FemaleTurkey2011-06-28 23:53:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*
Hello Ameriturks!

I haven't been on here in quite awhile and I miss it actually. We are still waiting in AP :( and the time seems to be dragging on!
Sounds like several of the Turks are in America and doing well! I am looking forward to all of us getting together for a real "shindig". Good Luck to everyone who have upcoming interviews and CONGRATS to everyone who is past that lovely stage.
P.S.
EVERYONE HAVE A GREAT 4TH of JULY!!!!!:D:D:D:D:D

Fatih and Kelly
Luckywife2007FemaleTurkey2011-06-28 23:36:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*

Hey guys,

I m at home now i got my visa hahaha i saw it with my own eyes so i believed i got my visa..
Iam praying to all of you to get ur visas and being together soon with ur loved one..

there is a thing the embassy sent all papers to us back that we sent uscis and also nvc (plus my visa)the thing is there is a warning saying that do not open the yellow envelope damn!! its already has been cut off the left side of the corner and its already open the yellow packages have our papers that went to uscis and nvc then there is another yellow envelope inside this big huge yellow envelepo i m so lost then i called to the ups office what happened the yellow envelope is already opened they told me we never allowed to open any packages that we got from the embassy its the way its when we get it from the embassy so i think it might having a damage when they were about to delivered it or dropped the package thats made me worry i think i m going to call to the embassy and let them know or what to do ?




I believe that you are just fine so DO NOT STRESS yourself! The Yellow envelope inside the other Yellow envelope is what you need to be concerned with and that is not to be opened as that is what the Officer at the POE will open when you enter the States. If it will make you feel better than yes call the consulate on Monday!

Edited by Luckywife2007, 09 April 2011 - 11:06 AM.

Luckywife2007FemaleTurkey2011-04-09 11:05:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*

Hello guys,

I was checking the UPS track number that they gave me anyways i put my track number on the web site so it was saying ur package taken from the consulate by UPS driver then it was on the road then i also got a text msg after few mins that i will have my package tomorrow.

OMG i hope my visa in it..I hope this is over to wait for my wife to be together


Yes,
This means EXACTLY that.... your visa will arrive very very soon and you and your Wife's wait are FINALLY over! I hope that we will have some news soon!
Luckywife2007FemaleTurkey2011-04-07 11:57:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*

YES YES YES!!! YOU ARE US BOUND!!!

Posted Image << that's where you're on your way to KD!!!!

Big Grins and Smiles here in San Francisco for you and your wife!!

Congratulations KD and Family!

From our hearts to yours,
Mari and Kadir

PS: Now, just because you got approved, that does not mean you get to ditch us here on the AmeriTurk Thread! It means keep us updated so we know how to proceed. I think our prayers were answered! Yeah!!!! That's 2 AmeriTurks this week and the interviews were less than 10 mins and EASY- PEASY! Good!




OH yeah and KD,

I forgot to ask you which hotel you recommend near the Embassy? Somebody else asking whose interview is approaching quickly!! HELP!!!

Mari




Mari,
We stayed at Hotel Houston and it was BEAUTIFUL and very comfy and Close to the Embassy even though we caught a Cab as the weather was bad... snowing like H E double hockey sticks.... and the breakfast was out of this world!

Kelly
Luckywife2007FemaleTurkey2011-04-07 01:25:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*

Alrighty then! Good luck to you KD!!!

I bet you Selvi [& Mark] have their interview this week along side of yours. I forget when hers is now. Anyway, hopefully she'll check in here and tell us.

Time for sleep zzzzzzzzzzzzz

Mari





Edit: I just looked at an email from Selvi (M and S Forever is her VJ name) and her interview is MONDAY! So Good luck Kizzzie Selvi and let us know how it goes!




Mari,
It looks like she was approved as per the post ..... Congrats go out to the two of them! :dance: :dance: :dance:
Luckywife2007FemaleTurkey2011-04-05 08:59:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*

KD, Melbar, Kelly or Nihal,

What official documents did you have to get translated? The police and military reports, marriage and birth certificates? Any others?




see post #408


Per the DCF instructions, if documents were in English OR Turkish no translation needed. HOWEVER, I believe that if you are filing from the states if anything NOT in ENGLISH has to be translated by an official translator.

Hope this helps!

Kelly

Edited by Luckywife2007, 31 March 2011 - 09:34 AM.

Luckywife2007FemaleTurkey2011-03-31 09:34:00
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FINALLY...APPROVED!!! Exactly 7 months today :dance: :dance: :dance:



ceyhunihal,
Congrats Girl.... FINALLY! You are almost there! :thumbs:
Luckywife2007FemaleTurkey2011-03-11 05:06:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*

Oh Kelly... I'm sorry hun. That doesn't seem like they were fair to you at all. The last 15 mins and rushed because fatso had to eat? C'mon! If the marriage had to be registered in Turkey (for DCF), why doesn't the Embassy place that in their instructions in the first place! If that had been the case, and you two are meticulous about paperwork btw, then that CO wouldn't have a thing to say. Absolutely it is frustrating I am sure.

Hugs sister, it's going to be OK.:luv:

Love you two!
Mari


Mari,
Hope all is well with you and your sweetheart! Thank you for your kind reply.... I guess I don't know what else to say, am in shock and I had 1 nerve, yes 1 and they stepped on it that day at the Embassy..... I am frazzled, I really thought that all was ok and we would be ready to go, well I guess I learned my lesson!

Me~
Luckywife2007FemaleTurkey2011-03-10 05:42:00
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ceyhunnihal,
Thank you for your kind thoughts! I am just drained and tired.... we worked so hard for this and lived for that day! All my plans and happy thoughts are GONE!!! I am tired of waiting and waiting and what you said about health is so right!
I see why now People have nervous breakdowns.
Take care.

Me~
Luckywife2007FemaleTurkey2011-03-10 03:49:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*

hi kelly and everbody i am realy sorry for u..its all the same kelly it is ok ..dont feel bad they might be hungry...all they think its just eat eat .they like ankara foods. but i am sure they dont know where to eat...adana is the best also bodrum is good...kelly it is normal process dont worry..i am sure it is going to be ok... i am sorry i could not write last night..weather is realy bad in adana ...i got sick..and there no electricity since last day thats why i slept early.now i am awake its 6 oclock...kelly i am realy sorry for u.i feel like i am crying...because it all the same why they do that? and also did they give your husband passport or they just keep it


dont worry ok

Melek&Baris


melbar,
Thank you for your kind words.... and yes I am sad and cry as well.... They gave his passport back and I am not sure why they do this. I am sorry that this is a short message and hope that you get well soon!
Luckywife2007FemaleTurkey2011-03-10 03:45:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*

I'm waiting to hear news from the following:

Nihal & Cehun: That NOA2 is coming... :star:

Maribel & Unal: How are you?

KELLY & FATIH: Interview... how did it go?

Let's hear the good news AmeriTurks!

Mari


Interview was not a good experience..... they made us wait to be the last ones out of 31 Immigrant Visa interviews, PLUS more than 25 Tourist Visa interviews, that started at 8 am and by the time they got to us it was 11:40 am and the CO was more interested in telling us that his lunch time was in 20 minutes and so we needed to be quick only to tell us that our US based marriage HAS to be registered in Turkey before we can even think about being granted a VISA for one and for another, he put us in AP and said that it could be anywhere from weeks to months and "we would just have to wait it out". Needless to say, we were livid and stymied and Fatih (bless his heart) was very angry as they could not even tell us why, only that he wasn't going to argue as that is the way it has to be (referring to the Marriage situation) and that we could check the website often and then follow the instructions on the green sheet. ALL and I mean ALL Iranians received the BLUE SLIPS and I was able to decipher that the green are for the TURKS and the blue for Iranians. Another thing that made us upset, the CO admitted that when he opened our file as we stepped up to the window was the first time that he actually looked at it. Needless to say, I am not happy and will take this a step further. It is not right that we weren't afforded more than the "allotted" 15-20 minutes so we could discuss our case and Heaven forbid if we had any questions..... MORE than once we were told by the CO, "like I said, it is almost lunchtime and we need to get this done!" I cannot even say how I am feeling, and especially cannot say what I want to here on VJ.

Me~

Edited by Luckywife2007, 09 March 2011 - 10:27 AM.

Luckywife2007FemaleTurkey2011-03-09 10:23:00
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hi kelly at embassy they did not ask any money to pay...


but i already paid 404 and 88 us dolar to nvc .but other people already paid for that 404 dolar for first when they were going inside i didnt understand

i waiting for us embassy to update their website they not update their website... i am nervous i hope my number show there please pray for me please please

i waiting for us embassy to update their website they not update their website... i am nervous i hope my number show there please pray for me please please


I see,
Yes we are hoping and praying for you melbar!
Your number WILL show up, but waiting and waiting is so hard, I only wish that this process wasn't so tedious and time consuming and then after all the wait to get there, they make you wait more!
Thank you for your reply and have a good weekend!
Luckywife2007FemaleTurkey2011-03-04 09:11:00
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hi kelly and mari me and my wife call them everyday..as told u i called them today....


and my also called before 1 hour she told me that.DOS was so bad they told her its normal process...my wife asked them exatly what u told us...they told my wife they can not give any information be patient ...it is normal process it souds good i think ...but at embassy when i talked to lady.she was so nice with her words how she told me information she was very kind... i think they could she in the monitors how often we call them... i am calling embassy.my wife is calling DOS everyday... i think they might get bored because we are calling them everyday.so could finis that early......



melek and baris


melbar,
When did the Embassy have you pay the application fee of $404.00? Was it before or after the interview?

Thanks!
Lukcywife2007
Luckywife2007FemaleTurkey2011-03-04 08:43:00
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Ouuuuuuuuuuu Kelly!

You're totally impressing me here! Very good! All VERY GOOD INFO! Now, I hope Baris' wife can handle this so they can get the story straight for their Visa Status.

WELL DONE GURL! :thumbs:

Mari



Mari,
You know how it is....
US AMERITURKS have to stick together! B-) :reading:
Luckywife2007FemaleTurkey2011-03-03 14:45:00
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good evening mari its 5 oclock evening here.yes it is karpuz you might ate our karpuz anyway...
and also i called usembassy today again just once when i called the did answer me...the lady asked my case number i gave her my case number she first was going to say something said still pending.and she asked me to wait.and i waited she came and say its still pending.she mentioned that she can not information about our case... and she said its normal process...she said embassy will call me whenever they answers.... and i asked her which day are u updateding ur website? she got surprized.ohhh did they tell u to check website i said yes.then she said keep checking website then... i didnt understand anything about this call



Well since tomorrow is Friday, you cannot call the Embassy to get clarification, SO do exactly this and then relay this message to your wife just the way I am telling you and is as follows:

Strongly suggest to you, to tell your US-Citizen Spouse, to call in to the DOS Hot-line (IN USA) and inquire for 'case status'. Have him/her do that once every three days, and ask each time -

'Is the case file on AP?' (sometimes ignorance is bliss)
'When will the visa be issued?'

Then ask for the last 3 prior case file status updates, with date/time stamps.

I know, this sounds tedious, but -
there will be different answers each time the US-Citizen Spouse calls in ,
and finally, the last one to 'watch for' is 'Visa Issued' :dance:

SO melbar... get busy! :yes:
Luckywife2007FemaleTurkey2011-03-03 14:11:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*

hi kelly and mari thank u so much... i was at embassy 7 oclock we got out 12 oclock at 12 they are closing the gates.as i told u about 100 people or more over there they finished their interview.i think they knew that.cuz we had a big bag with us all evidence securty also shecked the bag they saw that.thats why they delayed us...it was woman american with black hair u interviewed us u will see her u will see all people over there dont worry.its like a bank u get number and u wait...she was so rude she might got hungry she did not get breakfast thats why she was so fast even with her questions when i was answering she even didnt look at my facewe were there first we got out end .... yes i told my wife about that she is so happy,,, i wake her up everyday 5 oclock in us..15 oclock here in turkey...because she has to go work that time to get ready and talk to me more...



mari i am in adana i am not working at port anymore... we have farm here in adana plating corn and melon watermelon i help my father about fields... yes i keep myself busy i watch alot of movie i downloading movies just for wathc... most times .... and i also have lessons mathematics and statistics i could not pass those lessons last year becuase i was just thinking about our future with my wife.... it is so hard u can understand me i have friends here in turkey they are realy good. we go out just for eat thats it...i eat alot but i don t get big i dont know what...and also i am good at computers i got lessons about computer ... i have certificate of computer but only first step of computer.. i know other computers ,but i didnt get exam of them to get certificate i know i had to but i didnt ... i also apply for spanish class i wanted to learn spanish i know also other language (kamustaka pare )i went to class i paid for it it was only me who applied for spanish... and they told me dont come here anymore because teacher dont want to give lesson only for one person.. i said ok...but now i am learning english more studying for that... the most way how u can learn english it movie u should have watch alot of movie in english thats what i do everytime...and where is kadir now when is he going to come turkey.?




kelly how about u where are u and your husband?


melek and baris



melbar,
Thank you for your reply.....
I am sorry that the Lady was so rude and I am sorry and how nice of you to just dismiss it as maybe she was hungry! :rofl: Maybe she should be more like you and eat and eat! I am sure that your Wife was sooo happy and can go about her work a little more at ease now! My Hubby and I are in Bodrum.... a very Beautiful area of Turkey!B-)
Luckywife2007FemaleTurkey2011-03-01 12:09:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*

hi luckywife i called usembassy today they told they reviewing my case.i asked them ...how long it will take he told in two weeks i will get answer .... and also they will only reviewing our papers thats what he told me...thank u for helps


This sounds sooooo promising and so not to worry. How many hours were you at the Embassy for and who interviewed you, Man or Woman, American or Turk?
P.S.
Let your Wife know the good news ASAP
even though there is 10 hours of time difference and Keep us Posted!:star:
Luckywife2007FemaleTurkey2011-03-01 10:23:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*

hi mari we already have them (bank, life insurance, health coverage, etc) and they did not ask about western union tranfers cuz the lady stoped us it was alot she was hurry ..while i was giving the hotel reservations she asked what is this i said hotels reservations she dont need for that...and she even did not ask for plane tickets cuz she was with we were stayin at hotel they could see us over cuz they have cameras and could listen what we are talking...before interview day we went to walk around embassy i showed the embassy to my wife ... of course they know it is importand thing whenever she goes to other country they could see it in monitor screens ..... this is usa they can see anything ofcourse they know our marrige is real but they dont want to give visa rigtaway......it doesnt matter if they wont give visa to me i will bring my wife to turkey... its ups to them to visa or no...i wont leave my wife cuz of this they can not judge my love or say anything to my marrige i love my wife so much a nd i will love her forever nomatterwhat




If you have all the documents like you stated above, then I believe that is enough. There really isn't anything that he can get here in Turkey that can help them, maybe if she was here it would be different as she would be a "resident" per say. In my opinion, they know that your Marriage is real BUT they have to take the extra steps and that is what they are doing unfortunately and that takes time :wacko:
I feel as if you are over the Biggest part (interview) and now you just play the waiting game!
Luckywife2007FemaleTurkey2011-03-01 06:08:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*

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I bet you're just one happy man now! This is great news KD! Hello to your wife (does she know you know how to dance like a chicken?? )


LOL LOL

Mari & Kadir


Kiz Mari ben burdayim :lol:
So I hope now I will visi this forum often:))))))))
Hi to all Turkish-American couples :D
M&S foreverNot TellingTurkey2011-08-22 10:45:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
QUOTE (ErikaAndHamit @ Dec 24 2008, 09:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am soooooooooooooooooooooooooo happy for you Wendy!!

wowwwwwwwwww kicking.gif heart.gif kicking.gif

Now all we need is Julia and Onur's approval!

.....oh yea and mine....lol

I am so happy Julia is with her love and Wendy will soon be with hers. Hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday.

I miss Hamit soooooooo much sad.gif


And Sibel and Muhammet too! smile.gif
fernoMale02008-12-26 08:58:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
QUOTE (wendya @ Dec 23 2008, 04:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oh my God!!! Yilmaz got the approval letter for his waiver in the mail today!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


Now I think all he has to do is redo his physical and go to Ankara to pick up his visa. Happy, Happy Day!!!!

Thank you so much everyone, especially Tanya and awaterlily, Mina, Deb and John, Julia and Ferno.

You all have been a wonderful support and I could not have gotten through these past 15 months without you. Now I must go and starve myself and exercise until I drop!! (You think I would have used my 15 months wisely!)

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year once again to ALL!!!

Love,

Wendy and Yilmaz kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


CONGRATULATIONS WENDY! That is AMAZING news! What an absolutely wonderful Christmas present. Good things come to those who wait...this we know all too well.

Tebrikler!!!

(Oops - this is Julia...I am in Turkey and forgot that it was Onur's VJ account that was logged in here at VJ, but none the less congrats from both of us smile.gif)

Edited by ferno, 24 December 2008 - 12:51 PM.

fernoMale02008-12-24 12:48:00
USCIS Service CentersAny idea as to why CSC is faster than VSC?
When I joined Vermont was the fastest of all.
They are getting paid generously for what they are supposed to do. They should not be paid by applicants at all. They should be government funded private enterprise, like the GM but efficient. Fire incompetent employees at once, hire those who do their jobs well. That is the way for speedy reliable efficient service. I hope you get approved very very soon Zain&Fariha. star_smile.gif
internetkafeMaleTurkey2008-12-29 01:25:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Internet Cafes in Dneprpetrovsk
I can not give you any specific addresses of internet cafes in Dneprpetrovsk but I can comfortably tell you that there are many...just look around on a main street. It is not like it is in the US. Since not as many people have personal computers of their own this need is fulfilled by frequenting internet cafes.
internetkafeMaleTurkey2006-08-19 13:48:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Turkish Police Report: Please share your experiences
I have not heard of anyone who got criminal records via mail. But it is worth a try.
However if he can go to Ankara he can get it in 3 hours. That is the fastest you can get.
I do not know if your husband has Turkish citizenship or not but Turkish citizens need not go to each and every place where they had resided in the past to get police report. Ankara was not a place I had been living but I got it there. It is the highest you can reach. The Directorate of Criminal Records under the Ministry of Justice. And your report which is also in English is signed by a Judge unlike other reports you get elsewhere in Turkish.
This is all I can say to help you. After reading this you are the one to decide what to do.
internetkafeMaleTurkey2006-09-01 17:16:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Turkish Police Report: Please share your experiences
Hello Akatagirl?

If you go to ADLI SICIL GENEL MUDURLUGU-the directorate of criminal records building in Ankara in the morning and gie the ID of Turkish citizen and pay 3 Lira per copy you get it from the same place in 3 hours.
The directorate is located in Kizilay. If you ask people when you/your spouse gets there you should have no problem finding the place.

Also the document is in English so you do not need any translation..no expenses for having that translated.

I hope this answer is not too late and it helps you.


:)
internetkafeMaleTurkey2006-08-31 11:45:00