ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Africa: Sub-SaharanViss pick up in Accra
I have confirmed that they are closed.Actually my fiancee is scheduled to pick up next week bt with them being closed on Friday I am wondering if that means not everyone will get their visas next friday since the group that was scheduled to pick up this friday will most likely be asked to come back next friday.i dont know if the embassy will ask both groups to come in on the same day for visa pick up.I dont see that happening.
keyshawn18MaleGhana2012-08-08 16:48:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanViss pick up in Accra
Does anyone know what happens to those scheduled for visa pick up at Accra Embassy in Ghana on friday Aug 10, 2012.The reason I ask is because friday is a holiday due to the death of the Ghanaian president.The US Embassy typically observes all us and Ghanaian holidays.A few people who are scheduled to pick up their visas on friday have not heard any communication from the embassy.Does anyone here have any idea?
keyshawn18MaleGhana2012-08-08 16:37:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NVC case number where to check
Nice, thanks for sharing the information with all of us who dont understand a word of what you just said.
keyshawn18MaleGhana2012-02-10 12:17:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswant to wdrawal of case
I will not withdraw the petition.If you withdrew it, wouldnt you have to start the whole process over again? If the child is well by the next interview date, doesnt that solve the whole problem? He can still attend the interview and postpone the travel until he is well?
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-11-10 12:09:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHow do I know my papers get to the Embassy in Accra
I emailed them this morning and I got this generic response.

Thank you for your inquiry
Monday, February 13, 2012 9:17 AMThank you for your inquiry. After receiving an increase in the number of incoming emails and telephonic inquiries regarding Immigrant Visas, we are providing this automatic response to answer the most frequently asked questions regarding Immigrant and Diversity Visas. If this response does not answer your question, we will respond to your email within five to seven business days. If your question is addressed in the list of Frequently Asked Questions below, our office will consider that your questions have been answered and you will not receive a response from our office.

** Please note that as of October 1, 2009, Immigrant and Diversity Visa inquiries may not be made over the telephone or in person at the U.S. Embassy in Accra, Ghana. All inquiries must be made in writing through our public inquiry email address.



We have officially begun DNA testing at the U.S. Embassy Accra. If you have been waiting for an appointment for DNA testing, we will contact applicants for appointments during fall 2009.

The Consular Section is open to the public:

Office Hours: Monday- Thursday, 7:30a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Friday- 7:30a.m. - 12:30p.m.

Except for U.S. and Ghanaian holidays the Embassy is closed.

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If your inquiry is regarding American Citizen Services, please resend your email to ACSAccra@state.gov <mailto:ACSAccra@state.gov>

If your inquiry is regarding Non-Immigrant Visas, please resend your email to NIVAccra@state.gov <mailto:NIVAccra@state.gov> .

If your inquiry is regarding an adoption, please resend your email to AccraAdoption@state.gov <mailto:AccraAdoption@state.gov>

If you have an inquiry for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, please resend your email to USCISAccra@dhs.gov <mailto:USCISAccra@dhs.gov> .

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Frequently Asked questions: Table of Contents

1. Where can I get more information about immigrant visas, the Diversity Visa Lottery program, and the National Visa Center?

2. What is the status of my case?

3. How can my family join me in the United States?

4. When will I get an appointment letter and package?

5. Can I file an Immigrant Visa petition in Accra?

6. If I missed my appointment, how can I reschedule?

7. Where will the interview take place?

8. What photos will I need to bring? How many?

9. What documents do I need to bring?

10. What items are not allowed at my visa interview?

11. How do I add a family member to my Immigrant Visa case?

12. Does the petitioner need to come to the interview?

13. Who must attend the interview? Do I need to bring all of my children?

14. Can I pick up the visa the same day?

15. Do I owe money for the visas? What are the visa fees?

16. What happens when a case is recommended for revocation?

17. What is the cost of filing a waiver? How do I check the status of my waiver?

18. How do I check my priority date?

19. What do I do if my Permanent Residence "Green Card" is lost or expired?

20. I was told of that my case had been placed on hold for State Administrative Processing when I had my visa interview between April 16-June 8, 2009. When will my case be rescheduled?

21. What is an Affidavit of Support? Why do I need to provide an Affidavit of Support for my relative?

22. My relative was asked to bring an IRS tax transcript. Where do I obtain one?



23. Can you grant my relative a Non-immigrant Visa while we wait for the pending Immigrant Visa petition?

24. Can I be issued a visa after the Diversity Visa Season ends?

25. How can I schedule an appointment for my adoptive child?

26. Where can I go for DNA testing? How can I make an appointment? Can I walk in?



27. What do I need to do to prepare for my DNA appointment?





Q1: Where can I get more information about immigrant visas, the Diversity Visa Lottery program, and the National Visa Center (NVC)?

A: For information about Immigrant Visas and the National Visa Center, please visit: http://travel.state....types_1309.html <http://travel.state....ypes_1309.html> .



For information about the Diversity Visa Lottery Program and the Kentucky Consular Center, please visit:

http://travel.state....types_1321.html <http://travel.state....ypes_1321.html> .



For information about the interview process, please visit:

http://www.travel.st.../info_3731.html <http://www.travel.st...info_3731.html> .



A glossary of technical definitions of terms for visas can be found at:

http://www.travel.st...ssary_1363.html



For information about adjudicating waivers, processing permanent residence cards, Affidavit of Supports, and granting U.S. Citizenship, please visit: http://travel.state..../info_3730.html <http://travel.state....info_3730.html> or www.uscis.gov <http://www.uscis.gov> .

Q2. What is the status of my case?

A: Please resend us an email with the beneficiary's name and case number (beginning with ACC) and we will respond within five-seven business days.

Q3. How can my family join me in the United States?

A: If you are a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident and want to obtain Immigrant Visas for your family to join you in the United States, you must first file a petition with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). For further information, visit: www.uscis.gov <http://www.uscis.gov> or www.travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_1310.html <http://www.travel.st...ypes_1310.html> .

Q4. When will I get an appointment letter and package?

A: If NVC sent you a letter stating that your file is complete and sent to Accra for scheduling, please wait for your appointment letter to be sent to you. Please note that this may take several months, depending on the immigrant visa filed. You can expect to receive this appointment letter several weeks before your appointment. If original documents were sent to NVC, please remember to bring photocopies of all documents, including birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates, etc. to your appointment.

If your inquiry concerns an immigrant visa case in which the I-130 petition was filed in the United States, and it has not been scheduled for an appointment, please send your inquiry directly to the National Visa Center. To contact them, please email: NVCInquiry@state.gov <mailto:NVCInquiry@state.gov> . If you have been informed by USCIS that your petition has been approved and forwarded to the Department of State, please contact NVC directly.

If you were selected for the Diversity Visa lottery, please contact the Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) for your appointment date at: KCCDV@state.gov.



Q5. Can I file an Immigrant Visa petition in Accra?



A: In order to file an I-130 petition at the U.S. Embassy in Accra, you must be an American citizen petitioner filing for an immediate relative (spouse, child or parent). You must demonstrate that you have resided in the consular district continuously for at least six months before filing the petition. Individuals who are in the country on temporary status, such as students or tourists, would NOT be considered to meet the residency requirement. Please remember to bring ORIGINAL documents of birth, marriage, divorce, death, etc. If the petition is approved, please keep in mind that by the time of the interview, the beneficiary must be able to show that the petitioner is domiciled in the United States. This evidence can include bank accounts in the U.S., fund transfers to the U.S., investments in the U.S., employment in the U.S., registration of children in U.S. schools, application for a social security number, voting in local, state, or federal elections, valid leases, mortgages, utility bills, telephone bills, or other mail established in the petitioner's name.

Q6. If I missed my appointment, how can I reschedule?

A: Please come to the Embassy on any Wednesday at 7:30a.m. with a written explanation of why you missed your appointment date. Please note that you will be given the next available appointment date. We will not expedite appointments for those who have missed their appointments.

Q7. Where will the interview take place?

A: All interviews for Immigrant Visas will take place at the U.S. Embassy Accra. The Embassy is located at No. 24, Fourth Circular Rd, Cantonments, Accra.

Q8. What photos will I need to bring? How many?

A: Two color passport photos are required for the interview. The required sizes are for passports: 1 ½ inches by 1 ½ inches (5 cm x 5 cm). It is a good idea to bring an extra photo. For more detailed information on photo requirements, please visit: http://www.travel.st.../info_3746.html <http://www.travel.st...info_3746.html> .

Q9. What documents do I need to bring?

A: The required documents are listed on the checklist provided by NVC or on our letter addressed to you. Remember, however, that each case is different. Please remember to bring ORIGINAL records of birth, marriage, divorce, death, police certificates, etc., including birth certificates of the petitioner (if the petitioner is a son, daughter or sibling of the applicant). Please bring a photocopy of each document. If applying for a family-based immigrant visa, please bring any evidence (photographs, correspondence, phone records, etc) that demonstrates the relationship between you and the petitioner.

You must bring an international passport. If you are qualified for the visa, we will keep it until the visa is printed and placed inside of the passport. Please make sure that the passport is valid for at least six months, and that there are no other valid passports in your name. If you have previously issued passports that are still valid, please bring them to the interview with you. Please make sure that there are no written observations inside of your passport. If there is a written observation, you will be asked to get another passport. For more details about original documents, please visit: http://www.travel.st.../info_3741.html <http://www.travel.st...info_3741.html> .

Q10. How do I add a family member to my Immigrant Visa case?

A: If you are inquiring about a new family member whom you wish to add to an approved petition stored at the National Visa Center, please contact NVC in writing, providing the petitioner's and beneficiary's names and dates of birth, case number, receipt number, and a copy of the birth certificate. To contact NVC by phone, you must call between 7:30a.m. and midnight, Monday through Friday, Eastern Standard Time (EST). It may be easier to reach NVC during the morning hours. Follow the prompts to speak with an operator. NVC's telephone number is: (603) 334-0700. You may also inquire via fax: (603) 334-0791, or email at NVCInquiry@state.gov <mailto:NVCInquiry@state.gov> .

For Diversity Visa entries, if you are inquiring about adding a family member (that was NOT a family member at the time of you original Diversity Visa entry) to your DV case, it can be done on the day of your interview at the U.S. Embassy. All standard Diversity Visa fees apply for all family members.

Q11. What items are not allowed at my visa interview?

A: For security reasons, you may not take the following items into the building: weapons of any kind or size, sharp metal or glass objects, razor blades, liquids, bottles, powdery substances, umbrellas and electronic or battery-operated equipment (including cell phones, radios, tape recorders, cameras, personal digital assistants, computers), food, drinks, or pre-mixed baby formula. There are no lockers available in which to store these items, so please plan accordingly.

Q12. Who must attend the interview? Do I need to bring all of my children?

A: All applicants must be in attendance for their interview.

Q13. Does the petitioner need to come to the interview?

A: We do not require the petitioner to attend visa interviews because of space restrictions. However, a family member may come to aid the elderly applicants or young children.

Q14. Can I pick up the visa the same day?

A: Due to the administrative processing associated with visa issuance, it is not possible to issue visas on the same day of the interview. Instead, most visas will be available for pick up at 8:00a.m. on Fridays one week after the interview. DO NOT make any travel plans until after you have picked up your passport with the visa inserted into it.

Q15. Do I owe money for the visas? What are the visa fees?

A: If you have been receiving documentation from the National Visa Center, then most likely you have already paid the visa fee. If not, the current IV fee is USD $400 per applicant regardless of age.

All Diversity Visa lottery applicants must pay the USD $775 fee or the Ghana Cedi equivalent per applicant to the U.S. Embassy, Accra, Ghana on the day of the interview. Please note that you must pay for your entire family before the initial visa interview. If you have not paid for your family before your initial interview, your family will not be allowed to travel with you.

All K-1 and K-3 visas must pay the $131 nonimmigrant (visitor) visa application fee. The K-1 and K-3 fee may be paid at the local Standard Charter bank before your interview or at the U.S. Embassy, Accra on the day of your interview.

Fees at the U.S. Embassy can be paid in US dollars or in equivalent Ghana Cedis at the current U.S. Embassy exchange rate.

Q16. What happens when a case is recommended for revocation?

A: When a Consular Officer recommends that a petition be revoked, the case is sent from the U.S. Embassy, Accra, Ghana to the National Visa Center (NVC). NVC then forwards the case to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' office where the petition was originally approved. The U.S. Embassy, Accra no longer has jurisdiction over a case once it has been recommended for revocation. As such, you should contact NVC at NVCInquiry@state.gov <mailto:NVCInquiry@state.gov> or USCIS for further information regarding your case. Contact information for USCIS can be found at www.uscis.gov <http://www.uscis.gov> . Please note that it can take several months for a case to be sent from Accra to the United States.

Q17. What is the cost of filing a waiver? How do I check the status of my waiver?

A: The fee to file an I-601 waiver is $545. The fee to file an I-212 waiver is also $545. If you are filing both waivers, the total cost is $1090. Waivers are accepted on Wednesdays at 7:30a.m. If you would like to check the status of a waiver, please send an email to USCISAccra@dhs.gov.

Q18. How do I check my priority date?

A: The Department of State publishes the list of current priority dates every month (known as the Visa Bulletin). You can find the current one, as well as archived bulletins at: http://travel.state....letin_1360.html <http://travel.state....etin_1360.html> .

Q19. What is an Affidavit of Support? Why do I need to provide an Affidavit of Support for my relative?

A: If you need more information regarding the Affidavit of supports, please visit http://travel.state..../info_3730.html <http://travel.state....info_3730.html> or www.USCIS.gov. Please note that you can also obtain affidavit of support form from the USCIS website.

Q20. What do I do if my Permanent Residence "Green Card" is lost or expired?

A: Please come to the U.S. Embassy on any Wednesday morning at 7:30a.m. for inquiry so that we can assist you further. Please bring your expired Permanent Residence card with you to the interview.

Q 21. I was told of that my case had been placed on hold for State Administrative Processing when I had my visa interview between April 16-June 8, 2009. When will my case be rescheduled?

A: All of the Immigrant Visa cases/applicants that were informed of our administrative processing between these dates have all been rescheduled for appointments between October 2009 and December 2009. If you were told of administrative processing between these dates and have not received an appointment date, please send us an email with the subject line: "2009 Administrative Processing Case)" including the applicant's case number.

Q22. My relative was asked to bring an IRS tax transcript. Where do I obtain one?

A: To find more information about IRS tax transcripts, please visit www.irs.gov <http://www.irs.gov> .

Q23. How can I schedule an appointment for my adoptive child?

A: Please send an email to AccraAdoption@state.gov.

Q24. Can you grant my relative a Non-immigrant Visa while we wait for the pending Immigrant Visa petition?

A: No. We recommend that Immigrant Visa applicants complete their application for the Immigrant Visa. All applicants applying for a Non-Immigrant Visa should request information at: NIVAccra@state.gov <mailto:NIVAccra@state.gov> .

Q25. Can I be issued a visa after the Diversity Visa Season ends?

A: No. The Diversity Visa Season ends on September 30th of each year. We can no longer issue any visas from the previous Diversity Visa program year after this date.

Q26. Where can I go for DNA testing? How can I make an appointment? Can I walk in?

A: In September 2009, the U.S. Department of State implemented new rules regarding the collection of DNA samples for Immigrant Visas. Samples are now collected only at the U.S. Embassy, on an appointment basis. Beneficiaries for immigration visas will first meet with a U.S. consular officer during a scheduled appointment. At that time, they are encouraged to provide documentary evidence of their relationship with the petitioner. DNA will only be used as a final resort to confirm proof of a relationship. If a petitioner and beneficiary are unable to demonstrate their relationship by other means, DNA is an option, but in all cases, it is voluntary, and in no case will it be the only means used to prove a relationship.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept walk-ins for DNA sample collection.

Q27. What do I need to do to prepare for my DNA appointment?

The best preparation for a DNA appointment is to bring adequate proof of a relationship during the initial interview with a U.S. consular officer. If that is not possible, you will be asked to bring your passport and two photos, and the FedEx waybill (sent from the U.S. laboratory) to your sample collection appointment. Once you received an appointment letter for DNA sample collection from our office, you will be instructed to pay for the cost of the sampling in advance.











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keyshawn18MaleGhana2012-02-13 13:02:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionInterview experience in Denver
I guess you guys are right they wanted me to sweat a bit.Today i checked the website and I got this message.
I thank all of you for your encouragement.



Acceptance

Acceptance
During the acceptance step USCIS reviews newly received applications and petitions to ensure that they are properly filed (i.e. signed by the applicant, appropriate fees, etc.) USCIS issues a receipt number for the application or petition, and sends a receipt notice to the applicant or petitioner.

Applications and petitions that are not properly filed are rejected with an explanation of why the application is rejected and the corrective action needed. Rejected applications or petitions do not retain their filing date.

The acceptance step is typically completed within 2 business days of when the application is received. With mail time it may take several weeks for you to get the receipt or rejection notice in the mail. If you do not receive your notice within 30 days of mailing your application, please contact our national customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

Initial Review

Initial Review
During this step, USCIS initiates the background checks of the applicant/petitioner and identifies issues that may need to be addressed either during an interview or by asking the applicant/petitioner to submit additional information or documentation. USCIS reviews the applicant's/petitioner's criminal history, determines if there are national security concerns that need to be addressed, and reviews the application/petition for fraud indicators.

If you have filed an I-485, I-589, I-751, N-400, I-90, I-821, I-131 or I-765, you can expect to receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints and/or photographs taken. The timing of your appointment is determined by the number of applicants ahead of you that also need a biometric appointment. We try to schedule biometric appointments as quickly as possible and in most cases you will receive your appointment notice within 30 days of submitting your application. We will send your appointment notice approximately 14 days ahead of your scheduled appointment. It is important that you keep this appointment. If absolutely necessary, you can request that your appointment be rescheduled however, please be aware that rescheduling may delay the processing of your application. Please follow the instructions on your appointment notice if you need to reschedule. Occasionally, you may receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints taken when you have filed a form other than those listed above. In these situations, you may receive your appointment notice more than 30 days after submitting your application or petition.

Testing and Interview

Testing and Interview
If your case status indicates that you are currently in this step, you have either been scheduled for an interview or are in line to be scheduled for an interview. The amount of time your application will remain in this step will vary by office and is largely determined by the number of cases ahead of yours. The interview notice will have specifics about time, location and anything you will need to bring to your interview. If your application remains pending beyond our normal processing times (as shown below) please contact our national customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

Please note that not every application/applicant will require an interview. In some instances, an interview is required by regulation and others an interview is requested because USCIS has determined that this is the most efficient means to determine eligibility. For a naturalization application the interview will include your taking the required English and/or Civics tests (unless exempt or waived).

Decision

Decision
During this step the formal decision (approved/denied) is written and the decision notice is mailed and/or emailed to the applicant/petitioner. You can use our current processing time to gauge when you can expect to receive a final decision.

Post Decision Activity

Post Decision Activity
For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.

Oath Ceremony

Oath Ceremony
Naturalization Applicants: you will receive your certificate at your oath ceremony. You can expect to be scheduled for an oath ceremony within 45 days of receiving your recommended approval. Many offices schedule approved applicants for the oath ceremony on the same day as the day of the interview. Please check the local office profile page on our website to determine if the office where you will be interviewed schedules same day oath ceremonies.


Oath Ceremony
On June 30, 2011, we scheduled you for your oath ceremony and sent a notice providing the date, time, and location. If you move prior to the scheduled ceremony, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

Naturalization Applicants: you will receive your certificate at your oath ceremony. You can expect to be scheduled for an oath ceremony within 45 days of receiving your recommended approval. Many offices schedule approved applicants for the oath ceremony on the same day as the day of the interview. Please check the local office profile page on our website to determine if the office where you will be interviewed schedules same day oath ceremonies.
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-07-01 16:30:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionInterview experience in Denver

You are not asking for a favor. The naturalization process is also not a church tribunal.
If you didn't commit any crimes, didn't commit any fraud, maintained your residency, and passed the English and civic test, then the I.O. has to approve your application. It's nor really an option for him to deny it without an acceptable reason.


Thanks for your feedback.I am still baffled that they did not approve my application.Everybody I have told about my experience is baffled.I have been as clean as a whsitle nothing to hide or nothing that should even raise any eyebrows.I am waiting to receive a letter from USCIS with an explanation.
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-06-29 16:24:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionInterview experience in Denver

None you can take until you get the IO decision. Maybe once it's reviewed by his supervisor they will approve it.


Thank you.I will just be patient and wait it out.
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-06-29 07:58:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionInterview experience in Denver
I had my citizenship interview in Denver yesterday.My appointment time was 10:45.I got in about 10:15 and waited.I was called about 11:30.I have to say that the adjudication officer was not very pleasant at all.He made no eye contact and was not welcoming or cordial.I swore the oath and he asked me 6 questions all of which I answered correctly.He then begun reviewing my paperwork.I was married in 2005 and my wife (US citizen) divorced me in 2006.I was still approved for the permanent green card.My adjudication officer kept referencing the fact that I was divorced and asked about 5 or 6 times whether it was a good marraige.In the end he said that he will research and a written decison will me made.Can anyone help me with this? What should I do?My wife left me back in 2005 and I already have a green card so I am not sure why I was not approved for citizenship yesterday.Is there any course of action I can take?
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-06-28 07:39:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionQuestion re previous marriage
Were you divorced before you got your permanent green card?
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-08-24 15:50:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN400
When I had my interview, I also passed and I was told that a decison could not be made at that time.i got a letter three days later asking me to attend the oath ceremony the following week.
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-09-02 09:24:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCitizenship denied for lack of good moral character
This topic has managed to continue and is now 6 pages long and two days old.Mainly because we have people who want to be judges of character.I have to say that this is the first time on visa journey that people have posted 6 pages with about half of those pages address irrelevant isues or just blasting the person who needed a simple answer.Many times when someone posts people simply ask the person to provide as much info as possible in order to be helped.Now that this person has given all the info, we have some of the "God's" of Visa journey descending on her like a ton of bricks.I wonder if she even got her initital question answered instead of the grandstanding that some people here have shown.
Ibluemoonl.I hope you realize that not everyone on VJ has taken the judgemental, I am better than you stance.There are a lot of people who support you here.
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-09-16 09:26:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCitizenship denied for lack of good moral character
I think some of you have gone over the top attacking this guy.To call him a thief when you do not know the facts of the case is not fair.He/she was simply asking for advice on how to proceed, not for people to sit in judgement and issue personal attacks.I want to apologize that you posted something here and this is the response you got.VJ is better than that.Sorry.As far as your situation, I dont know how to proceed.
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-09-15 12:03:00
Asia: SouthI m a us citizen and going Pakistan but my pakistani passport is still valid .do I still need a pakistani visa and not?
No MFC87, my brother just went last month he is American citizen and he got Pakistani visa as well!
shama786Not TellingPakistan12/24/2013 23:02
Asia: SouthI m a us citizen and going Pakistan but my pakistani passport is still valid .do I still need a pakistani visa and not?
Lol they won't let you in with out visa sister I know this for sure I been traveling for 20 years back and forth and I am USA citizen as well
shama786Not TellingPakistan12/24/2013 21:05
Asia: SouthI m a us citizen and going Pakistan but my pakistani passport is still valid .do I still need a pakistani visa and not?
Yes Miss USA you still need visa to enter in Pakistan
shama786Not TellingPakistan12/24/2013 20:55
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Important Query
Yes the principles sponsor must still submit I-864 even if he or she doesn't have enough income and will submit a co-sponsor's i864
Good Luck!

shama786Not TellingPakistan2013-12-25 10:24:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Send original documentation???OMG
Ummm HOW ABOUT SENDING CERTIFIED COPIES YOU CAN ALSO CALL NVC AND ASK THEM FOR SURE!!!!!!!!#
shama786Not TellingPakistan2014-01-04 17:41:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Contacting the NVC?
Hi everyone my i130 approved on June 25 NVC received on July 8 and today july 23 I got my case number!!!!
shama786Not TellingPakistan2014-07-23 18:30:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Contacting the NVC?

True hav to keep calling keep trying untill u get connected i tried for hours .. Finally got connected and hold for 35 min then finally someone talked !!!!!!
The case # was assigned on june 20th but they said they didnt had the email of mine :/ tbough we have given them already im I-130 :/ and even i mailed them an inquiry frm my email to find out y the delay in process as i applied in october 2013 and got it approved after on May 20th.
She took my email address and said now they will send me the information on email for rest of the process there in a week :/ lets see i m expecting emails now .. Its been 2 days since i called !


shama786Not TellingPakistan2014-07-19 19:00:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Contacting the NVC?
Hi I was having the same problem since yesterday but finally today after on hold for 64 minutes I talked to really person and he said they just received my i130 today it was approved on june 25 2014 after 13 days of noa 2 so be patients and keep trying!!!!!! Good luck
shama786Not TellingPakistan2014-07-08 22:36:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Contacting the NVC?

Hey everyone,
 
Me and my SO received our NOA2 on June 18 and I decided to start calling the NVC to check whether or not it had been forwarded to them starting July 2. 
 
Every day since July 2 when I call, there's a myriad of reasons as to why the call can't connect ... 
 
On July 2, I was put on hold by the automated operator for 30+ minutes. I was at work, and waited as long as I could. 
 
Every day after that, the line has either been busy, or drops before connecting to the automated operator. Each day since the 2nd, I haven't been able to even get that far. 
 
Has anyone else experienced this? Are there other numbers I can call? Is there some sort of intense backlog at the NVC that would actually cripple their phone system for several days in a row? I'm so confused. >: 










shama786Not TellingPakistan2014-07-08 22:32:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion!!! VISA ISSUED !!!!

 
 
ws !!!  My AOS work was very slow from my side so it took 4 months from NVC to Interview 
 
In short you can ask how many days took for interview after case complete so it was 60 days ( 2 month ) 




THANKS!!!! Congratulations once again
shama786Not TellingPakistan2014-07-07 07:15:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion!!! VISA ISSUED !!!!

HELLO GUYS!!
 
My visa is issued today after 3 days of interview :
 
I want to mention some thing here for visa process :
 
Many people worried about for different steps like AOS , petitioner job , beneficiary job , address change , spelling mistake .They think these kind of changes effect our visa :
 
So i have lots of changes during my process which i am sharing here so that you people have some idea that what is important and what is not :
 
*** My petitioner job has been changed before interview but no effect 
*** My job also changed but no effect 
*** My spouse did not visit Pakistan since 1 year but no effect
*** We met first time on wedding day not before but no effect 
*** I changed my AOS form just before interview and show new one but no effect
*** I did not send original Narda marriage certificate by mistake and it was a copy but no effect 
***I wrote wrong spelling of my mother name in DS-form but no effect
*** I just sent 2013 tax return not 2012 or 2011 but no effect
*** I visit lots of countries so further AP is not the reason , it should be other 
 
In short if your case is real , if you are confident , if you don't have any criminal record then you will get visa with out AP 
 
Thx every one who helped me during my visa journey !!!!!!! I pray for all who are waiting their visas 






















Salaam congratulations!!!!!!! Can you please tell me how long it took you from NVC process to interview????
shama786Not TellingPakistan2014-07-07 06:28:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaCOLOMBIANOS CON VISA K1 (CONTINUACION 6)
Has anyone had any luck recieving a reply from IVBOGOTA@STATE.GOV i have emailed them several times and receieved no reply for the last 2 weeks.

Hola alguien a recibido respuesta de IVBOGOTA@STATE.GOV. el correo de bogota embajada ase 2 semanas mande correo electrónicos y no me responden.


ocjmakaveliMaleColombia2013-10-17 06:45:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaCOLOMBIANOS CON VISA K1 (CONTINUACION 6)
Amigos checen el sitio ay citas para noviembre 1 y acabo de mover mi cita de enero 21 a nov 1. Gracias a dios. Checamos como cada cada hora asta q logramos acercar la fecha.
ocjmakaveliMaleColombia2013-10-15 06:25:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaCOLOMBIANOS CON VISA K1 (CONTINUACION 6)
Are additional forms required?
No. The online DS-160 application replaced the DS-156, DS-157, DS-158, and DS-3032, which are no longer necessary. NOTE: In addition to the DS-160, Treaty Trader/Treaty Investor visa applicants also must complete an additional form (see the Treaty Trader/Treaty Investor, E Visa Applicants section below for more information). Only applicants for K visas should use the DS-156 application form (see the Visa Categories Not Using the DS-160 section below for more information)......

ocjmakaveliMaleColombia2013-10-11 05:34:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaCOLOMBIANOS CON VISA K1 (CONTINUACION 6)
Alguien puede confirmar si es necesario llenar esta forma para k1 visas?
ocjmakaveliMaleColombia2013-10-11 05:29:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaCOLOMBIANOS CON VISA K1 (CONTINUACION 6)
Ya ise mi cita ahora y estan las citas de 103 dias en espera. Tengo cita para enero 14 2014. Se me ase una eternidad jaja.
ocjmakaveliMaleColombia2013-10-10 15:03:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaCOLOMBIANOS CON VISA K1 (CONTINUACION 6)

Buenos dias, les cuento chicas, que ya tengo cita, hay citas para muy lejos, me toco para el 14 de enero, pero pienso reprogramar con el favor de Dios,
mi Anny como a que hora tempranito hoy me meti como alas 6 am...besos a todas goofy.gif


Hola apoco la cita mas cercas esta 3 meses ? Voy ser mi cita el lunes para bogota y me da tristeza ver eso. No se puede pedir una cita mas cercas?

ocjmakaveliMaleColombia2013-10-09 17:52:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaCOLOMBIANOS CON VISA K-1 (CONTINUACION 7)
Hola a todos, espero esten muy bn. Tenia tiempos q no entraba a este foro, que x cierto a mi y a muchas chicas nos ayudó mucho!. Yo llegue a los estados unidos en noviembre 2013. Y les cuento q la vida de aqui a mi me encanta todo es tranquilo y la vida es más segura en muchos aspectos. Lo único que podré decir que no me gustó es la COMIDA. Omg nada como la comida colombiana. Asi que a todas las personas q estan aspirando a venirse para aca les daré el consejo que coman mucho allá para que cuando lleguen acá no la extrañen tanto!!. Yo tengo 10 semanas de embarazo y ahora es cuando mas me dan antojos de comer comida colombiana jajajaa. Saludos a todos, besitos!. Si alguna pregunta me avisan!. Ya a mi me dieron el permiso de trabajo!.
ocjmakaveliMaleColombia2014-04-10 17:47:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Waiting on NVC
Csc noa2 aug22 and nvc hasnt recieved our file yet please update guys.
ocjmakaveliMaleColombia2013-09-24 23:32:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)CASE NUMBER STATS FROM CSC ON K-1'S
Thanks for the hard work looks like one more week to wait for noa2.
ocjmakaveliMaleColombia2013-09-27 01:11:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Received reply from CSC re: no case number yet
I'm very happy for you I also received noa2 aug 22 but they don't have my file as of today at nvc. It's nice to know it should be within a week
ocjmakaveliMaleColombia2013-09-30 19:09:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)US Government Shutdown
Will nvc. Close?
ocjmakaveliMaleColombia2013-10-01 04:08:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Case Number wait time 8 weeks!
What service Center are you with? Csc is taking about 6 weeks
ocjmakaveliMaleColombia2013-10-04 11:40:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)How to check the NVC case number?
For k1visa it should say immigrant visa in the drop down menu then enter. Your number.
ocjmakaveliMaleColombia2013-10-08 05:25:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)ceac status says ready?
https://ceac.state.g...AKjMWCuebHqOw==
ocjmakaveliMaleColombia2013-10-10 07:06:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)ceac status says ready?
Is yours in bogota also? Thanks for the quick reply my anxiety is really high.
ocjmakaveliMaleColombia2013-10-10 01:42:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)ceac status says ready?
My case was at nvc for k1 visa and now ceac site says ready but does anyone know why? It was shipped monday from nvc to bogota colombia. Does anyone know thr bogota number to call?
ocjmakaveliMaleColombia2013-10-10 00:32:00