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Africa: Sub-SaharanIs it possible to be unaware of you interview date?

The embassy received the petition on March 7th, The Call in Letter was mailed out March 26th (still haven't received it, will be checking PO Box again this Tuesday) and there's a recent CEAC status update for March 31st?  Is it possible that the March 31st update might be an interview scheduled for next week and we don't know about it?  I emailed the embassy on Tuesday asking this question and this was the response:
 
 
So in response to this email we assumed that we needed both the call in letter and a copy of the embassy email to pick up the appointment package.  In the event that we don't receive a call in letter before Wednesday can she go to the embassy with just the embassy email?  Does the Call In Letter have the interview date on it?  I just want to confirm that there's no interview scheduled for next week or before she's able to pick up the interview package.  I'm actually hoping she has a couple weeks of breathing room to get her medical, police reports & DS-160 complete
before interview.  Thank's everyone for you help, it always greatly appreciated.




U are good to go for your package by submitting the email response from the consulate. Wishing you the very best

jahk18MaleGhana2014-04-04 15:42:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanHas anyone had experience with K-1 Visa with just one visit?

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My then fiancee(wife) visited me only once and spent 7 days only. She arrived in Ghana on May 1, 2012 and departed May 7, 2012. At my interview, I was only asked to say what we did on each day of her visit. Nothing more[/quote]


thank you for this post. I feel much better now. Proving a genuine relationship will not be a problem because it is genuine. My only worry was the one visit and you have just eased my mind, again. Medase m'adamfo! And akwaba to the us!





 

U will be very fine. Wishing you the very best


jahk18MaleGhana2014-05-17 10:51:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanHas anyone had experience with K-1 Visa with just one visit?

Can anyone inform me if they have any experience or know any outcomes filing for K-1 Visa with just one visit to Ghana?  I've seen several people approved with two or three visits, has anyone heard of any outcomes with just one? 

 

My then fiancee(wife) visited me only once and spent 7 days only. She arrived in Ghana on May 1, 2012 and departed May 7, 2012. At my interview, I was only asked to say what we did on each day of her visit. Nothing more


jahk18MaleGhana2014-05-16 22:34:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanHow to Pay K1 Visa Fee in Ghana
MohammednCrystal, pls don't be confused. You are right. You could either pay in the local currency or USD
jahk18MaleGhana2014-08-06 01:26:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)15 days now, no NVC case number
Lets all wait patiently and see what unfolds in the coming week. It pissed me off when when my fiancee called the NVC and was told we will have to wait for 8 weeks. Am sure that guy didn't know what he said. Its hectic to wait for NOA2 and again be kept unnecessarily waiting for a case number
jahk18MaleGhana2013-07-07 04:10:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)15 days now, no NVC case number
How long does it take for the NVC to assign case number? It seems almost all those transfered to TSC who had their NOA2 are yet to be assigned a case number. Why is this so? Moreover, the expiry date on our NOA1 is Oct 20. Can any VJ member please help
jahk18MaleGhana2013-07-06 06:28:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NVC now has our case
My fiancee called the NVC some few hours. She was told that they just entered our case into their system so we should have our case number next week. We are part of the TSC transfers and had our approved petition shipped to the NVC on July 16. Our NOA 2 is June 21
jahk18MaleGhana2013-07-18 16:09:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Calling NVC
I suggest you rather send them an email inquiry. That's far better. Their line is often busy and when you get through, you can be put on hold for more than an hour and end up not getting the required info. Rather send them an email giving the full name of the petitioner and beneficiary, dates of birth for both and your case receipt number. They tend to respond to inquiries earlier. Moreover, you calling outside the US is an expensive one to be held on hold for that long. GOOD LUCK
jahk18MaleGhana2013-07-21 03:31:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)RE: NVC case # from VSC/TSC/CSC Timeframe

Hello VJ friends, 

 

What is the typical wait time from NOA2 to NVC case number for K1? The guide does not appear to be fullproof...I have heard for K1, the process is typically shorter than those on CR1. I have also heard from different NVC agents that can take 1 week or up to 8 weeks. 

 

I am starting this posting to gather information on timeframe from NOA2 to NVC case number.

 

From what I hear from both the NVC and the DOS, the USCIS sends the cases in batches instead of on an individual basis (probably to save cost at the expense of further waiting times for individuals). 

 

I am currently NOA2 July 2nd and NVC still has yet to receive my case. 

 

I hope this post will help those of you who are in similar situation (which is basically all of us)

 

To help make more people aware and to facilitate this discussion, please do the following

 

1) Post your NOA2 date and service center

 

2) Post your latest news (when you received NVC case # or last time you called and they still don't have it)

 

This will give us all an idea on the next waiting period. 

 

Cheers!

 

 

 

We just received our case number a couple of minutes ago. Our NOA2 was June 21 and we now have our case number today July 19. So basically, i can see from our case that, it has taken us 1 month from our NOA2 to our case number. Hope this helps.
 


jahk18MaleGhana2013-07-19 16:30:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)RE: NVC case # from VSC/TSC/CSC Timeframe
So after almost a month of having been approved and waiting, we received a notice yesterday July 16 that our approved petition has now been shipped to the NVC for our visa processing. We are TSC filers transfered from VSC...NOA 2 June 21
jahk18MaleGhana2013-07-17 01:46:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)has case number now: Dec Filer & TSC transfer
Praying you all get your case numbers soonest. Am so hopeful you should get your case numbers on Monday. AM SO SURE!!!
jahk18MaleGhana2013-07-21 13:55:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)has case number now: Dec Filer & TSC transfer

Take a survey on this  and I am not sure if it can cause any harm but:  Once I knew the file had reached NVC and  before I received the ACC number from them,  I emailed DS-3032, Choice of Agent, I used the template I found here and the referenced the number from USCIS.  It worked and I am sure I cut some time. 

 

 

Caveat:

 

I had two cases pending one had a NVC number the other did not.  I had already sent the Choice of Agent for one and for some reason there was a delay in the second application reaching the NVC.  So out of frustration I sent the second one with just the USCIS number.  One was accepted and a few days later so was the second one without the number from the case number from the NVC. 

 

Like I said not sure if it can hurt anything.  So ask around, but that is the kind of things I did to push my stuff through NVC a little faster both for the kids and my husband. 

thanks for the info shared...most grateful


jahk18MaleGhana2013-07-20 10:48:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)has case number now: Dec Filer & TSC transfer

Its just amazing. We called NVC so many times last week and all were told is that we should expect our case number in 8 weeks. My fiancee called

 

yesterday and was told they have just entered our case into their system so we should expect a bcase number next week. Just some few minutes

 

ago, WE JUST RECEIVED our case number. Am so surprised cos we just called yesterday and was waiting up to next week.

 

To all my cherished Dec filers and TSC transfers, hang in there. Our time has come. BINGO!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Petition Sent Dec 22, 2012

 

Petition Delivered Dec 26, 2012

 

NOA 1 Dec 28, 2012

 

NOA 2 June 21, 2013

 

Case Sent to NVC July 16, 2013

 

Case Number Received July 19, 2013


jahk18MaleGhana2013-07-19 16:26:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NVC STAGE
You can contact the NVC local office at US Consulate here in Accra via IVDVaccra@state.gov Unfortunately, there is little they can do at this time until you receive your case number from the US NVC. Even when you get your case number and you contact the Consulate here, they will only confirm your case number and tell you they are waiting for your case file from the NVC. Once they receive your case file, they will then send you a call-in letter via post to come for your packets. Am presently waiting for my call-in letter to go for my packets from the Consulate. Hope this info helps.
jahk18MaleGhana2013-07-25 01:01:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NVC STAGE
Since you got your NOA2 on July 23, then i can bet you that latest by tomorrow or roughly by Monday you will have your NVC case number. Sometimes, calling them can be very frustrating. Its always best when you send them an email inquiry via NVCInquiry@state.gov I can bet you they readily respond to emails much quicker. Always, caption your email with your case receipt number. In your mail body, provide the name of both the petitioner and beneficiary with their dates of birth. Good luck
jahk18MaleGhana2013-07-25 00:52:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NVC... 8 weeks to receive case?

Hey guys. Any idea on roughly how long people have been waiting for NVC to receive their case? I just called and was given the 8 week response, which I'm hoping is just what they have to say. Any ideas? Thanks!

 

I am a Dec Filer and TSC transfer. We had our NOA2 June 21. We have our case number today July 19. So to answer your question, it has taken us a month from NOA2 to receiving our cae number.

Hope this helps


jahk18MaleGhana2013-07-19 17:05:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Anyone from TSC K1 fiance please comment when you get a case number!!

Yay we received our interview date October 9th 2013!!!

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


jahk18MaleGhana2013-07-30 09:56:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Anyone from TSC K1 fiance please comment when you get a case number!!

Just called DoS and got my case number! They just received it today.

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!


jahk18MaleGhana2013-07-26 10:45:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Anyone from TSC K1 fiance please comment when you get a case number!!

Finally got my case number today (exactly one month from my June 19th NOA2 date!) I called NVC yesterday and they said they just received it so to call back in a couple weeks. PFFFT and I called back today and got the number! It was sent to NVC July 11th. Hopefully it wont take long to get to the embassy. Good luck to all those still waiting, your time is coming up!

 

congratulations and welcome aboard!!!!!!!!!!!!


jahk18MaleGhana2013-07-23 13:54:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Anyone from TSC K1 fiance please comment when you get a case number!!

Wowwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!! We called NVC yesterday and was told we should have our case number next week. Just some few minutes ago, we had our case number. We are TSC transfer. NOA 2 June 21. Hoping and praying more TSC filers especially DEc filers get their case numbers too.


jahk18MaleGhana2013-07-19 16:03:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Anyone from TSC K1 fiance please comment when you get a case number!!
After almost a month of unnecessary waiting, we also received a Post Decision Activity yesterday July 16 that our approved petition has been shipped to the NVC for visa processing.. We're part of the VSC transfers to TSC...our NOA 2 was June 21
jahk18MaleGhana2013-07-17 02:35:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Anyone from TSC K1 fiance please comment when you get a case number!!
Our NOA 2 was June 21. My fiancee has called severally but always get the same response; 8weeks! Smdh
jahk18MaleGhana2013-07-09 07:28:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)K1 visa noa2 dated 7/15 still have no case no. or transfer notice!!
Hang in there. Don't despair. You should have your case number any time soon. Instead of calling the NVC and being held on for hours, its best when you send them an inquiry (NVCInquiry@stat.gov) including your case receipt number, your names and dates of birth. They respond to emails quicker and with a lot of clarity.
jahk18MaleGhana2013-08-05 17:08:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)The Waiting room for fiancé visa case number is it 10 days or 20

USCIs shipped it on 17 and .  I Got My case Number on Friday 19 ..

 

congratulations ans welcome aboard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


jahk18MaleGhana2013-07-23 13:51:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)The Waiting room for fiancé visa case number is it 10 days or 20

 

Thank you and you too!! The toughest journey is done!! biggrin.png

 

my pleasue. Yes, yes!!!! I agree totally with you that our toughest journey is done.


jahk18MaleGhana2013-07-20 10:35:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)The Waiting room for fiancé visa case number is it 10 days or 20
KathaK, am so happy for you now that you have your case number. Lets hope and pray for further successes in our journey.
jahk18MaleGhana2013-07-20 01:53:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)The Waiting room for fiancé visa case number is it 10 days or 20

shipped to NVC on July 16 and had case number July 19. Am so much happy now


jahk18MaleGhana2013-07-19 16:05:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)The Waiting room for fiancé visa case number is it 10 days or 20

Does it work right for you, have you tried to check your status?

 

Nop. Waiting for my case number. Called and was told they are now generating case # so i should get my case number early next week


jahk18MaleGhana2013-07-19 09:54:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)The Waiting room for fiancé visa case number is it 10 days or 20

I got Case number from NVC and yesterday it stated 'In transit', before that stated 'At NVC', not nothing. it is not receipt number its NVC case number.

 

ok. The day is still young so lets hopefully by the close of day, something positive should pop up for you. Best of wishes and good luck.


jahk18MaleGhana2013-07-19 09:42:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)The Waiting room for fiancé visa case number is it 10 days or 20

Yesterday my case was In transit. I tried to track my case today and it says Your search did not return any data.????

 

You can only track your case once you have your case # from the NVC. You cannot track your case with your receipt number.


jahk18MaleGhana2013-07-19 09:21:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)The Waiting room for fiancé visa case number is it 10 days or 20
My fiancee called the NVC on Wednesday and was told we will have to wait for 8weeks. Yes, 8weeks! WTH!!!
jahk18MaleGhana2013-07-06 07:26:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)interview without 2013 taxes

We are sending our AOS next week without the 2013 tax transcripts. We are sending only that of 2012. USCIS, will only request for 2013 when they need it and of course by which time your 2013 transcripts would have been in to send to them. It doesnt hurt at all


jahk18MaleGhana2014-02-21 21:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHardcopy In

Hello Vj....Our Noa2 hardcopy is here we recieved it in the mail but my fiancee tells me its gonna expire in 4months now and i wanna know whats gonna happen once it does before i have to go to my embassy in Ghana for my interview??

 

TBoneTX, has said it all


jahk18MaleGhana2013-07-30 09:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWhats a good answer for thats Question

tell them its hard to live seperated as husband and wife than as fiance so we chose k1 visa

 

good answer...thumbs up for you


jahk18MaleGhana2013-08-23 15:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionreceived letter from embassy today to come for my packets

Congratulations and best wishes !!!

 

thanks too and the very best of luck in your upcoming interview. It will go well.


Best of wishes...

 

thanks and good luck in your journey as well


jahk18MaleGhana2013-08-23 15:32:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionreceived letter from embassy today to come for my packets

I finally have in my hand the call-in letter i need from the embassy to go there for my packets. I will go for my packets next week Wednesday.

Am so nervous as well as anxious right now. I just cant wait to see my interview date.

Looking forward to updating my profile by close of next week Wednesday God's willing.

When we filed in Dec, i thought this day is so far but am now getting much closer. IT IS WELL!!!!!!!!


jahk18MaleGhana2013-08-23 15:04:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionRequest for More Evidence - K1 Visa Accra

Thank you for this info jahk... I was very nervous myself about my fiance having trouble with being denied once in January for the b2. He of course, as many are, denied because of insufficient 'binding ties' and monetary support in Ghana. We did the b2 so he could see and experience America before sending him back to Ghana to start on the longer and more arduous process of the k1. Little did we know (weren't members of this site yet) those always get denied. He will answer this truthfully and hopefully it will work out for us... 

 

U are most welcome. I believe all will go well for you. Having gone through mine without any flaws is the same thing i wished for every VJ member. All that we are all fighting and yearning for is to be with our loved and dear ones. It is well.


jahk18MaleGhana2013-11-05 16:10:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionRequest for More Evidence - K1 Visa Accra

Hello VJ Members,

 

I have been quietly following this site for sometime while my fiancé and I prepared for our K1. I wanted to spring up a surprise on how helpful you have been, but as usual, every one who goes to the embassy in Accra is considered fraudulent. Just a summary of our journey below.

 

We have been together since 2009 (he was separated at the time). He has visited Ghana in 2009, 2010, 2012 and he's currently here. in 2011 when I was denied a B2 visa, His sister invited to London on vacation - where he proposed.

 

We filed in November 2012, got an RFE in June and was approved in July. Our interview in Accra was on October 30, and my fiancé came with me. At window 1, our documents were collected by a nice gentleman who kind of conducted his own version of an interview. He was so nice that, I really got relaxed before getting to the CO.

 

However, the CO was so rude (my opinion), I couldn't here most of his questions very well - so it later seemed I was contradicting myself. He seemed to have made up his mind before I got there, and after about 10mins, he said "I don't believe your relationship is genuine. Bring back more evidence on November 21st". I had three people go for K1 visa's before me, and they were all asked to come back with further evidence.

Some of the questions he asked were;

  • How did you meet (with counter questions. I wasn't able to finish answering before he asked another).
  • When did he immigrate to the US?
  • Who invited him (I wasn't too sure of this at the time).
  • Have you ever applied for a US visa? (yes)
  • Who invited you? (a family friend)
  • Has your fiancé been married before? (Yes).
  • Does he have a child? (Yes)
  • don't you have any other form of communication apart from phone? (No, we are always talking on phone).

 

Possible Red Flags:

  • I have been denied a B2 visa twice in one year
  • My fiancé is 16 years older than me (he doesn't look it though, and I don't care).

Documents we took along;

  • A ton of Call Records since 2009
  • Copies of boarding passes and passport stamps.
  • A few pictures ( am no a fan of pics, and most of those we have greyed out)
  • Affidavits from my mother and his cousin through whom we met

My fiancé has changed his travel plans to stay and go back with me for the second interview. We are both confused as to what more evidence they need. Maybe my nervousness killed it, but isn't it normal? I can't forge any documents, what I have is what I took to them. Should I take the same things back, and maybe more pics of us now that he is here? They held on to our pictures, but gave the other evidence back. When the CO asked for our London pics, he took them to the back for a while before returning. It was also evident that he was talking to some one behind the pillar every few mins - what does it mean.

 

What are our chances of being approved at the second interview? Your usual great advise will be appreciated. I am so tired.

 

 

 

AM VERY SORRY for your situation. I believe all isnt lost yet. If i were to be the CO, i would have denied you the visa cos your evidence submitted was below par. From 2009 up to date has been that long for you to have evdence in abundance.

   

Neverhteless,the age difference isnt a red flag at all. My fiancee is 15 years old than me and that didnt feature in my interview. What i can tell is a sure bet for a red flag is the B2 visa denial twice in a year. The implication here is that since the B2 didnt work, you want to try other alternatives.

 

 I would suggest that, whilst your fiance is around with you for the time being until your next interview, you should try and take more pictures. Pictures with only both of you is not advisable; take pics with friends and family members at different times and places. Moreover, if you have letters between the two of you add them and the envelopes with the stamps on them. Dont forget to add any cards sent to each other. Make sure to check your phone number on his phone records. Try and also go to your telecom network operator here in GH for your phone records for only your fiance's number.

 

As for the CO talking to someone behind the pillar in the course of your interview is normal> They do that all the time when they arent sure about something. When i had my interview, a CO from another window came to my CO interviewing me to show her some pics and letters and ask her some few things.

Hope this helps. In case i remember something else, i will keep you posted. GOOD LUCK


jahk18MaleGhana2013-11-02 16:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionK1 visa interview they requested more info have u had this issue?

Aybee&Sylvia have said it all. Send all evidence u have no matter the quantity to your second interview. It doesnt hurt to do so. Your accompanying her to the second interview is an individual choice. GOOD LUCK!


jahk18MaleGhana2014-02-26 10:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionvisa approve

Visa approve today so happy

Congratulations and welcome on board


jahk18MaleGhana2014-02-07 23:13:00