Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	someone can help !!!!!	THANKSSSSSSSSSSSSSS	mysteriousGirl	Not Telling	India	2006-10-07 11:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	someone can help !!!!!	Hi, Today my fiance got interviewed in India, New Delhi & he was told that they will mail his passport within one week. Does this means that we are approved & they will stamp the Visa on his passport & they will mail him all the documents @ his home address. Can we consider us as APPROVED CASE. Any one from India - had this experince please reply or any one knows about it please reply Thanks	mysteriousGirl	Not Telling	India	2006-10-06 18:33:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	k3 - in us - never received i94 - what to do??? - please help - confused	Thank you for your help everyone! Also i do not see a nonimmigrant number or a number that starts with a as some one suggested on the visa? its asking for this in the forms	Shah123	Not Telling	India	2008-11-12 04:13:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	k3 - in us - never received i94 - what to do??? - please help - confused	Yes, we filled it out. The visa officer even took her to speak with her for a few minutes, but we never received the bottom portion of the i94. Its not attached any where. So in short in all the forms where it asks for i94 i do not know what to put?? Any ideas on what to do? Also what is alien registration number? Should my wife on a k3 have one? What is nonimmigrant visa number should my wife have it on k3? I have checked sample forms but there is 1234567 some random number, so i can not tell what to look for in the passport. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP AND QUICK HELP EVERYONE! Shah Also i just found out on this link, but no one is answering the phone, i have left a message lets see. 1) Answer: http://help.cbp.gov/...ser/std_adp.php? p_faqid=818&p_created=1090961676&p_sid=I5XOrBij&p_accessibility=0&p_redirect=0&p_lva= &p_sp=cF9zcmNoPSZwX3NvcnRfYnk9JnBfZ3JpZHNvcnQ9JnBfcm93X2NudD0xNSwxNSZwX3Byb2R zPSZwX2NhdHM9JnBf cHY9JnBfY3Y9JnBfc2VhcmNoX3R5cGU9JnBfcGFnZT0xJnBfc2VhcmNoX3RleHQ9OTQ*&p_li=&p_topview=1 NOTE(There is an extra space, just remove it, i left the space so there would not be a scroll.) Question: What to do if your I-94 is lost, has incorrect information, or was not stamped by a CBP officer when you entered the United States Answer:If your I-94 was not stamped with a departure date or was filled out incorrectly, you may go to a local CBP Deferred Inspection Site (DIS) or port to have it corrected. Many offices have limited hours for administrative work, so call ahead to make sure there will be someone available to help you. If your I-94 is lost or stolen, you will have to replace it. You may also go to either a Deferred Inspection Site or port for this. There is a charge, although if the CBP office is able to determine that the I-94 was inadvertently not placed in your passport, they may waive the charge. Canadians are not routinely issued an I-94 for business or pleasure travel. If one is needed for the purpose of filing a request with CIS, one can be issued at a DIS. If you have filed an extension with CIS and the new I-94 you received has errors the correction must be done by CIS.	Shah123	Not Telling	India	2008-11-11 14:59:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	k3 - in us - never received i94 - what to do??? - please help - confused	Hi Rebecca, Thank you for your reply! Its going to sound like a silly quesitons but: 1) The a number is that the same as a control number, or is that just the passport number, i dont see the a number directly? Sorry can not find the answer to this. 2) I do not have the i94 attached with the passport. I (Petitioner) actually went to pick up my wife so we came together, so if the i94 is not attached to passport what to do???	Shah123	Not Telling	India	2008-11-11 14:41:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	k3 - in us - never received i94 - what to do??? - please help - confused	Hi, I had a few questions and I would apprecaite your help! My wife came here on an k3 visa, she has already been approved for i130 and 129f, my wife currently is here in USA on the finance and we need to do adjustment of status and so i had a few questions: Few questions: a. What is form i-94? I do not remember receiving this when my wife entered. I came with my wife just to make sure everything was smooth. Please assist on this one, and how do i get another i-94 number if i do not recall receiving it. Can i can another i94 number? Does some one on a k3 get a b. in the g325a, its asking for an alien registration number, does someone that comes on a k3 have an alient registration number? i c. In form i-485 in part c -part a it asks the following: 'Nonimmigrant Visa NUmber'. What number is this? Is this the WAC # or control number on the passport? Please help!	Shah123	Not Telling	India	2008-11-11 03:38:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Approved at VSC!	Hello, My husband is an US citizen at New Jersey.I am an Indian.We got married in Jan 2007.He filed I130 in March 2007.We got the NOA in May 2007.Till date we have not recieved anything from them after this.After waiting for about an year he has filed I129F i.e application for K3 .In May 2008 we have got NOA (I-797).Receipt of the I129F.Can someone say how long it will still take our process to complete. What else we should do?Is there something more to be done?He also visited India this year.Any suggestions please help.Can anyone say whatever we have done is correct or not?Why US people are taking years together to process spouse visas? Please advice what to do to stay together as this is going to be another anniversary in Jan 2009.	jariwala	Female	0	2008-09-29 04:20:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Sad people post here	Service Center : Vermont Service Center Consulate : Mumbai, India Marriage : 2007-01-20 I-130 Sent : 2007-03-03 I-130 NOA1 : 2007-05-10 I-129F Sent : 2008-04-03 I-129F NOA1 : 2008-05-27 this is my case nothing has turned up yet.What to do ?What these people are doing.If they tell us that there is some discrepancy then we will atleat try to give more proofs if they require but they dont send us anything.No paper except NOA 1 .How we sould come to know about the status?If my husband goes to the local consulate to ask them they tell to see the database of the processing dates which shows the same everytime.Are the people workign over there?I dont understand.	jariwala	Female	0	2008-11-06 01:24:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	HELP: Packet 1 from London	We recieved the first packet (packet 3) from London yesterday and it outlines 4 steps, the first is to complete and return the enclosed forms - although there were no forms enclosed a URL http://london.usemba.../visaforms.html identifying the: DS-230 Part-I DS-156, in duplicate DS-156K DS-157 To be completed and returned as soon as possible. I have completed the forms without problem. But! On the DS-156K it asks for attachments of Birth Certificate, Police Certificate, etc but the instructions (step two - collect the required personal documents) from the embassy state not to send any personal documents as they will be required on the day of the interview. This has confused me and I'm not sure what to attach, or what to send. Edited by amomentshared, 29 May 2007 - 05:58 AM.	BD / MM	Not Telling	0	2007-05-29 05:55:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Recieved K3 visa	Hi! My husband just recieved his K3 visa! Now I'm not sure what is next. Can anyone tell me what he should prepare for on his travel over here? I remember hearing about a Form I-94 (Arrival?Departure Record). Can anyone tell me anything about that? He has both his visa and an envelope that he knows he's not supposed to open. His passport is stapled to it. He wonders should he detach his passport from it? Should I contact the NVC about his address changing? I"m just soooooooo excited and can't wait!!!! Best wishes for everyone. love anni	ann_alby	Female	Egypt	2007-07-13 11:48:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Customs at JFK	JFK was pretty quick for us...all but 20 mins. to process data and pick up your bags. Your fiance may be able to go thru the US citizens line like my husband did and that meant no waiting. I would allow a few hours between flights just in case. It seems you have it covered...happy reunion!! Edited by kofuku, 24 July 2007 - 11:43 PM.	kofuku	Not Telling	Morocco	2007-07-24 23:43:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	NVC Has not received case...still!!	Unless the rules have changed in a year, Romania is one of those countries where the USC need not be a resident of the country to file DCF. You may inquire with the embassy that you are planning to marry on xyz day and would like to submit the I-130 petition around that time. I would also explain to them that a K-1 visa is out there in the universe so that they do not think you are trying to hide something. The process can take less than a month in Romania if you have all your paperwork prepared beforehand. Ours took 16 days. All the best, Christine Edited by kofuku, 23 July 2006 - 05:51 PM.	kofuku	Not Telling	Morocco	2006-07-23 17:49:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	i give up	To the OP: It can be a lengthy process, so hang on. You may find the K-3 much quicker than the I-130. My good friend spent her one year anniversary without her habibi, but alas there is hope. After almost a year going through only the I-130 process, her husband's interview has been scheduled in Casa for July. Please be patient and best regards. I feel for you. Christine	kofuku	Not Telling	Morocco	2006-06-14 22:43:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	A couple of I-130/G-325A questions	I have same question about "This form is submitted in connection with application for:". I know I would Check 'other' then put in 'Petition for Alien Spouse' on my form, but what does she check on hers? She is my wife, but is in USA EWI since 2004. Any help is very welcome. Your wife is here? Then you would be adjusting status as a permanent resident(Form I-485) and would not be submitting the I-130 form "petition for Alien Spouse". That is only for USC married to nationals living outside of the US. Christine Edited by kofuku, 02 August 2006 - 10:44 AM.	kofuku	Not Telling	Morocco	2006-08-02 10:43:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Question re: G-325A submitted with I-130	You are not adjusting status, so your first reply "other" is appropriate. Christine	kofuku	Not Telling	Morocco	2006-08-02 10:28:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Confused	It is a bit confusing. But, just to clarify,it's the K-3, not the I-130, that makes the pit-stop at NVC and a interview occurs shortly thereafter. The K-3 was created as a non-immigrant visa to allow your spouse to come to the US. At some point in time, I-130 approvals were taking years and spouses were being unceremoniously separated. The K-3 "fixed" that. Now that your I-130 is approved, you will be assigned a case number by NVC. Check out the NVC forum for what to expect. You still have a few more months before an interview with a I-130 approval. You are on your way, but not quite finished, yet.	kofuku	Not Telling	Morocco	2006-10-28 20:24:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	k3	Looking at your timeline, the I-130 matters much anyway, since your K-3 is at the NVC and headed to Morocco.	kofuku	Not Telling	Morocco	2006-11-02 01:46:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	NOA-1 recieved, do i need original G-325As?	hi All I sent them I-130 on 30th Oct and have recieved notice of receipt. Now i have to filed I-129F, can i use the copies of G325-A that i sent with I-130 or i should use fill and sign new forms? Regards, sadia aftab ahmed! You can make copies of the info BUT the signatures must be originals.	kofuku	Not Telling	Morocco	2006-11-07 02:46:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I 130	You need to send that fee, The K-3 is a modified CR-1 visa, and as such the fees for the I-130 need to be paid. The I-129F alone is only a fiance visa application and is used for unmarried couples. You don't need to send the fee, if you are abandoning the I-130 and going for the K-3 visa. Christine Edited by kofuku, 08 November 2006 - 04:02 AM.	kofuku	Not Telling	Morocco	2006-11-08 04:01:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	please i need help	Did she come on a diversity visa? If yes, then she will need to wait until she is a USC(i.e. 5 yrs.) to apply for your K-1 visa. Otherwise, you can marry in Morocco and she can file for you as her husband. This will also take about 5 years. Hindsight is 20/20. It would have been best to marry her before she got her visa, then you could piggy-back on her visa as her spouse.	kofuku	Not Telling	Morocco	2006-11-19 17:12:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	We Have a VISA	Congratulations	Alhan and Delaram	Male	Russia	2008-03-26 12:34:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Got my Noa2 for K1	Congratulations	Alhan and Delaram	Male	Russia	2008-04-03 23:11:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Nairobi Consulate?	I have wondered the same thing and actually sent an email to the administrators of VJ asking them to correct this. I haven't heard back from them....I think it was three of four weeks ago that I sent the email. It does make it hard to keep up with others that have to go through Nairobi, as it serves as the consulate for so many surrounding countries. If it can't get fixed, maybe we can start a Nairobi thread....however, it can't start with me cause I don't have the VJ skills that that would require(lol)......I still have trouble finding Igor's list and don't know how to put that personal timeline on all my posts.....	luvhasnoborders	Female	Rwanda	2008-10-25 08:53:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Keeping Track	Hey All.....just wanna' let you know that we have just received our visa this morning. I put the details on our profile. Thanks for everything!!!	luvhasnoborders	Female	Rwanda	2009-02-20 06:35:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Nairobi Embassy Thread!	Hey all....it has been a really long time since we posted on this thread.....we are one of the original starters of this thread back three years ago.....just wanted to give you all hope and know that the journey will one day end.....my husband passed his citizenship/naturalization interview today!!!!! We only have the oath ceremony left to be sworn in.......we should get the date in the mail soon. So, stay encouraged and persistent and positive and patient!!!!! The process will come to an end one day........you just have to go through each phase step-by-step.......always tell the truth and be consistent about all your answers.....you are asked the same things at every step of the way and you should ensure that you answer the same replies every time. Good luck and God Bless!!!!	luvhasnoborders	Female	Rwanda	2012-10-31 20:03:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Nairobi Embassy Thread!	Hello All, Just wanted to stop in and say "hi" to everyone. I have only popped on and off every once in a while because I am working during the day and taking four classes at night. I don't seem to have much free time. Today, I have time because we are in a serious storm and everything is closed down. I think of our journeys often and how a year ago, a lot of us were still waiting, wondering, and worrying...but now we are married and living life as normal....God sure is good!!!!! I want to encourage everyone who is still in the process to be strong and patient and to trust in the Lord!!!...He know the plan better than you! His time might not be your time but it will be the right time. We are doing well....my husband received his 2 year greencard and has his own business as a telephonic interpreter. I hope to get on VisaJourney more often over the holidays as I will have a break between semesters of school and be on break from work because I work for the school system. Take care and I miss this Thread!!! I commend you guys for keeping up with it!!!!	luvhasnoborders	Female	Rwanda	2009-11-13 11:16:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Nairobi Embassy Thread!	Congrats to SheFell.....for getting her Green Card today!!!!!! We were also notified today that my husbands EAD has been ordered.....Imagine last year at this time a few of us in this thread had just mailed off our initial I-129Fpackages...... Hang in there everyone.....it seems like forever when you are apart...but it is definitely worth the wait!!! Be encouraged and don't give up!....after NOA2 and NVC....everything just flys by!!!!!	luvhasnoborders	Female	Rwanda	2009-08-04 18:25:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Nairobi Embassy Thread!	Hey Everyone.......longtime(as they say in Rwanda). Well.....the last three months have been great!!!! We got married on May 15 and sent our package off on May 28....we haven't heard anything yet, but based on Madwoman's timeline it should be anyday....thanks Madwoman. All adjustments have been fairly easy for my husband.....just wasn't used to the fast paced way of life in America....and he wondered how the sun could be out and it could be cold and it can rain and it can be hot. We are very happy and life is good. We are eagerly anticipating his EAD arrival so he can begin working. Three months is a long time to chill, but it was positive because he was able to have time to really adjust without work pressures. Our biggest challenge is trying to find an African grocery store in our area....he really needs some hot sauce that he doesn't think is "like water." Welcome to KAINO and yes, if you read back in this post....there are very detailed accounts of the "Nairobi Experience." Hope all is well for everyone!!!! Talk to you all soon!!!!	luvhasnoborders	Female	Rwanda	2009-06-06 09:48:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Nairobi Embassy Thread!	Hey All!!!!! First of all, Congratulations Soon~tobe!!!!! I'm so excited for you guys.....trust me....it goes EXTREMELY quick now!!! So, quick update......my fiance arrived in Washington DC, last Friday, February 27......we stayed in DC two days and did some sightseeing.....then arrived here in Hampton on Sunday evening. He is adjusting quite well and enjoying himself so much. He really likes hot dogs and wonders how the sun can be out while it is cold and snowing. We are having a wonderful time together. It is amazing to think that it went so quickly once the case left NVC barely one month ago!!!!	luvhasnoborders	Female	Rwanda	2009-03-04 21:06:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Nairobi Embassy Thread!	Thanks Soon~tobe and LovinLiberia!!!! Soon~tobe.....any news on your case?	luvhasnoborders	Female	Rwanda	2009-02-21 19:01:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Nairobi Embassy Thread!	First, all my thanks and praise to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!!!!!! WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED OUR VISA!!!!!!!! Thank you to everyone that helped with all the tips of being in Nairobi.....your information was extremely valuable!!!!! I have just felt the stress of all these months begin to release, but will not fully relax until my eyes meet my fiance's at the airport next week. There were many times in this journey when it seemed as though it would never end, but giving up was never an option......I am a firm believer in where there is a will, there is a way!!!!! As far as the Nairobi experience goes, it all went very smooth and like clock work: He took the 24 hour bus ride from Rwanda to Nairobi. He arrived very early in the morning and noticed a hotel right across the street from the bus depot, so he went there. They had one room left so he took it. This hotel was a great place,(I will edit this with the name later), it was $19/night for two beds(his cousin traveled with him), but if you were by yourself they said it was only half of that. The hotel had hot water, it was clean, and breakfast was included(omelet, bread, sausage, juice). The staff was very friendly and accommadating. He also said that the buses that he needed to take either picked up in the front of the hotel or the back, so he never had to walk far. The bus system is great and is very inexpensive. He arrived on Sunday the 8th, so on Monday the 9th, he went to the embassy and was let in with his NOA2 and picked up Packet 3 and tried to schedule his interview. The lady told him to call a number after he filled out and gathered all the papers in the Packet. After he called and told me this I reminded him that we all ready had everything filled out because we had downloaded everything in advance and gathered all documents so I asked him to go back to schedule because it is hard to get through to that number and we didn't want to lose those precious moments. So, he went back and the embassy was closing so he started to walk away but the security guard called him back and said he would make a phone call for him and he was able to schedule the date through him for the 19th.(Thank you God for favor). From there he went to Dr. Dogra's office in the Sarit Center to confirm the appointment for the next day, which we had scheduled by phone, before he had left his country. They confimed with him and gave him instructions for the next day. On Tuesday the 10th, he went back to the medical center for the first part of the exam. Everyone was nice. It was 8,700 kenyan schillings for that part and then he had to go get an x-ray, another 1,000 schillings. When he finished he was given an appointment to come back the following Wednesday, the 18th, to pick up results and get vaccinations. So, now, everything was complete and it was a matter of waiting for a week to pass by. Him and his cousin passed time by checking out the city, playing cards, and of course chatting and talking to me!!! Fast forward to Tuesday, the 17th, he went to the specific bank to pay the visa fee ($131) and was given a receipt to take to the embassy. On Wednesday, the 18th; he went back to the doctor's office and paid another 9,700 schillings for vaccinations. He was given the medical envelope to take to the embassy as well. On Thursday, the 19th, his appointment was scheduled for 7:00am. After he arrived, he turned in all necessary paperwork and waited to be called for fingerprints. After fingerprints, he sat back down and was then called for his interview. The lady was not mean at all, however, she did not smile either. She was very focused and business like. She asked him many questions........ 1)what is your fiance's name 2)tell me about the engagement 3)how much did the ring cost 4)how did you meet 5)who is this in the picture with you and your fiance(his grandmother and aunts) 6)what is meant by "our apartment"(she was referring to a location we had written to describe the picture) 7)is this nightclub in Rwanda(again referring to a picture) 8)why were you denied a tourist visa 9)do you have more evidence of your relationship(he answered yes, but she didn't ask to see it) 10)is that a wedding ring that you have on in the pictures and are wearing now(no, he said) 11)why do you wear it like that(because it was a Valentine's Day gift last year from my fiance and I wear it to show I'm committed) 12)When did you first meet (There were more questions but I can't remember them now, once my fiance arrives, we will edit this post with more details.) My fiance speaks excellent English, so he was able to understand and answer her questions quickly and accurately. We had also prepared for this by looking over all the questions people had posted on VJ and tried to think of possible things they could ask. I had just told him that morning before he went to the embassy, "honey, I know they are going to ask about why you wear your ring on that finger".....he said "no problem baby, I am very confident..." So, when she was done with the "mini-interrogation", she told him that it would take two weeks to process his visa and when would he like to come back and pick it up. He asked if it was possible to pick it up sooner(like that day or the next) because he was from another country, had all ready been there almost two weeks in a hotel, and needed to go back home. She said okay, come back tomorrow at 10am. She said she was not guaranteeing that it would be ready, but it may not be a problem. So, my fiance returned this morning. At first they told him it wouldn't be ready until next Friday and he told them that he needed to go back to Rwanda and also we had flight reservations for the 26th to come to the states.....so, they told him to sit and wait. He waited two hours and HE NOW HAS HIS VISA IN HAND!!!!! **note***Even though my fiance had much evidence with him, she didn't ask to see any of it......she used all the stuff I had sent in with my original petition. Even the pictures that I had sent in originally, are the ones she used to ask him questions. Our original petition was very thorough. So, overall, it was a very pleasant experience at the embassy. No one was mean or rude. The security guard was very friendly. He found everyone he dealt with from the hotel workers, to the doctors, to the embassy workers very nice. Next Friday, I will finally be able to welcome my sweet baby to our country. We are so excited and thankful for this opportunity and the beginning of our future!!!! Overall, this part of the journey was tolerable.....but the wait at NVC(7 weeks) was a real torture!!!!	luvhasnoborders	Female	Rwanda	2009-02-20 06:09:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Nairobi Embassy Thread!	PRAISE GOD!!! Congratulations Shefell........I knew you would do fine!!!! Thanks for the info and keep us posted on the rest of your journey!!!!	luvhasnoborders	Female	Rwanda	2009-02-10 06:37:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Nairobi Embassy Thread!	Shefell: Right now you are probably up and on your way to your interview.....I am praying for you!!! Looking forward to hearing your experience. Soon~tobe: My fiance is in Nairobi now....he has his medical tomorrow on the 10th at the same office but different doctor...they said it takes 5 working days to get the results. He found a good hotel( it may be the one Madwoman told us about) for only 700ksh per night for one person, includes breakfast and hot water.....and it is convenient to the bus routes that lead to the embassy and doctor's office. Hopefully your case will be sent to Nairobi while my fiance is still there and he can help get your fiance acquainted with the place before he leaves. Our interview is the 19th. I don't think your fiance can arrive and then do the medical the next day.....cuz he will have to go to the embassy first and pick up packet 3 for the medical forms and the appointment letter that he will take to the doctor's office. Unless he gets there really early and can make it to the embassy on the same day. Edited by luvhasnoborders, 09 February 2009 - 10:39 PM.	luvhasnoborders	Female	Rwanda	2009-02-09 22:38:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Nairobi Embassy Thread!	soon~tobe: Read the post from "numan" regarding the same situation as yours......	luvhasnoborders	Female	Rwanda	2009-02-07 23:42:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Nairobi Embassy Thread!	soon~tobe: that is good news......I hope you hear something before then, but atleast you have a possible end date of getting some information!!!! I saw another post the other day with someone in your same situation. shefell: Two more days until your interview......will be praying for you!!!	luvhasnoborders	Female	Rwanda	2009-02-07 23:25:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Nairobi Embassy Thread!	Yes, we must always give praise and thanks to the Lord Jesus Christ!!!! My fiance has his medical scheduled for Feb. 10.....the same day as SheFell's interview, so I will be saying a double prayer that day!!! I also ask in Jesus' name for Soon~tobe's file to be found and processed in an expeditious manner!!!!	luvhasnoborders	Female	Rwanda	2009-02-03 17:24:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Nairobi Embassy Thread!	Thanks for the command Queen SheFell.......WE WERE RELEASED FROM NVC TODAY!!!!!!!!! WOOHOOOO.......	luvhasnoborders	Female	Rwanda	2009-02-02 16:53:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Nairobi Embassy Thread!	Thanks for info Shefell and Dodoma!!! Soon~tobe: I really hope you get some answers this week. My heart goes out to you....I hope they find your case and get it out of NVC within two days like I've seen a lot on VJ doing......don't give up....stay strong and positive.....this process can be very disheartening at times....but remember that God is ultimately in control and His timeframe is not always our timeframe....but, it is always best.	luvhasnoborders	Female	Rwanda	2009-02-01 23:20:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Nairobi Embassy Thread!	Hey Jaqi!!! Still here......we are still waiting for our case to leave the NVC.....Monday will be 7 weeks there!!!! But, was told it should be leaving there soon.....we got caught up with a group of files just before the holidays that got stuck there.....My fiance is just waiting for the word that it is on the way to the embassy so he can travel to Nairobi for the medical and interview.....so....hopefully within the next week or so he will be on his way there!!! I see your interview is coming up......I'm excited for you guys......and also thanks for the details on the medical.....any and all information is so helpful....... Oh yeah...I do have a question....in the packet that you got from the embassy, did it specify which papers you have to turn in with the I-134 for supporting evidence? It was good to hear from you!!!!	luvhasnoborders	Female	Rwanda	2009-02-01 00:08:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Nairobi Embassy Thread!	Hey Everyone!!!!! Just checking in......we are still "stuck @ nvc" but hope to get out this week as most people that are stuck are getting released between six and seven weeks.....so, Monday makes six weeks for us......... Anyhow, I was going to send the doctor information in an email and when I went to the embassy website, they added the original doctors back in......so here it is again....... Immigrant Visas MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS Medical exams are required for certain types of United States visas. Such medical examinations must be performed by one of the following physicians: NAIROBI Dr. O.S. Dogra Sarit Center - 4th Floor P.O. Box 40384 Nairobi, Kenya Tel: 4449592/3 Dr. A. J. Meyerhold Sarit Center – 4th Floor P. O. Box 40384 Nairobi, Kenya Tel: 3745719 Dr. L. M. Asuga Sarit Center – 4th Floor P. O. Box 40384 Nairobi, Kenya Tel: 4449291/2 International Organization for Migration (IOM) Migration Health Assessment Center (MHAC) P.O BOX 55040-00200 4TH Ngong Avenue (next to Williamson House) Nairobi, Kenya Landlines: 2720060/1, 2723605, 2735115 Mobile Numbers: 0722879680, 0734444020 Fax: 2722818 Email: mrfnbommsc@iom.int (for appointment and inquiries only) MOMBASA Dr. C. B. Patel City House, Moi Ave. Mombasa Medical Practice P. O. Box 80681 Mombasa, Kenya Tel 041-2222857/8 NO OTHER MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS ARE ACCEPTABLE TO THE U.S. EMBASSY IN NAIROBI NOTE: The applicants are required to carry along with them on the day of appointment and assessment the following: • Valid Passport • A letter indicating date of appointment and case number from the US Embassy • Two recent and color passport size photos The correct medical examination forms (DS-2053) are available from the U.S. Embassy. The doctor will require two photographs and the Embassy will require three more photographs. Applicants will therefore require a total of five photographs. Completion of the medical and all related tests require at least one week. Be sure to schedule your medical appointment well in advance of your visa interview date. A blood test for antibody to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is required as a part of your medical examination. HIV is the virus that causes the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). AIDS is the name given to a group of illnesses that may occur in persons affected with HIV. This defect leaves people vulnerable to serious illnesses that would not usually be a threat to anyone whose immune system is intact. This test does not diagnose AIDS, but detects antibodies to the virus. The results of your test will be provided to a consular officer. Also, it may be necessary to report results to the health authorities in this country. A positive test result will mean that you may not be eligible to receive a visa. A positive test result could also have other local consequences on your day-to-day activities in the country. DNA Testing Accredited Laboratories	luvhasnoborders	Female	Rwanda	2009-01-24 08:55:00