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US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWaiting for Notification from Abu Dhabi USEM...

God is great! I called NVC today, the lady said my files were sent to Abu Dhabi USEm on tues mar 04. I checked the ceac websites it says 'ready'. How long do u think my beneficiary will be notified about her interview for K1?
Any abu dhabi experienced?
Thanks,
Me&Igat!


 

mine said ready since 20th of Feb. I still haven't got any emails or mails. Keep me posted about your experince.

 

obair.raza@gmail.com


ZackMoonyHamMaleUnited Arab Emirates2014-03-10 15:06:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussioncase ready for interview but not letters or booklet received

Hello Me& Igat,

 

Can I hace the contact number of NVC because whenever my fiance contact them they always direct him to the website....the approved fiance petition will expire next month (5/5) but till now I have not received any notification from the US embassy Abu Dhabi. Any information will be highly appreciated.

 

 

Thanks a lot and God bless!

 

Hi there Sorry for the late reply. We are stuck in the same situation. The last they undated our case was on 20-Feb.-2014 according to the NVC website. We did send an email to the Abu Dhabi Embassy but heard nothing from them yet.

 

Although I am sure you know about this but you can follow the link below to check on your case:

 

http://www.abudhabiivo.net/ivo.aspx

 

And the answer to question 3 is terrifying:

 

http://abudhabi.usem...v/iv/faq.html#3

 

 

 

Really wishing you good luck. 


ZackMoonyHamMaleUnited Arab Emirates2014-04-17 00:03:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussioncase ready for interview but not letters or booklet received

 

*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the Embassy/Consulate forum -- topic involves that phase. ***

 

 

Hi there,

 

What does this mean?
 


ZackMoonyHamMaleUnited Arab Emirates2014-03-12 12:13:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussioncase ready for interview but not letters or booklet received

You ll get a letter in mail in few days

 

I hope. Thanks for the response though.


ZackMoonyHamMaleUnited Arab Emirates2014-03-09 00:12:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussioncase ready for interview but not letters or booklet received

Hi, I have the same case. I called nvc & the lady said give them few more days for the notification. Are u working on k1 too? Im hoping to hear from them next week or so...God's will.

 

Yup we are working K1. I have no idea how would the embassy contact me here, cuz all they have is my email address.


ZackMoonyHamMaleUnited Arab Emirates2014-03-08 09:43:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussioncase ready for interview but not letters or booklet received

ceac.state.gov says that our case is ready and I need to schedule an appoitment but we didn't get any further instructions via email or snail mail. Is this normal? what should I do next?

 

Case needed to go to US embassy, Abu dhabi, United Arab Emirates.


ZackMoonyHamMaleUnited Arab Emirates2014-03-08 03:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionIs this Normal?

Hey friends,

 

Abu Dhabi US Embassy recieved our Approved Petition on 29th Jan 2014 and on 4th Feb 2014 they changed the status to READY for interview and since then our case was only touched once on 27th Feb 2014 and nothing.

 

It seems weird to me because It took only 3 Months from our NOA1 to Embassy receiving our Case and 3 more months and counting for our Interview date + Packet 3?

 

Has anyone been through something similar? Are we missing something?

 

According to some people UAE US Embassy sends USC Email for Packet 3 + Interview date but how do they receive USC E-mail since they didn't ask us for it?

 

I thought UAE US Embassy was one of the fastest in the world but being provided with scenario i beg to differ. :cry:

 

Our case was update on 20th of feb. and we have heard nothing yet.


ZackMoonyHamMaleUnited Arab Emirates2014-05-01 22:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved Abu Dhabi K-1 Interview

Approved around 1:30AM est. What a long road to this point ..I still think I'm in a bit of shock.......APPROVED?

 

The best thing about you getting the approval is the hope that it provides to others here. Really really happy for you.dancin5hr.gif

 

So tell us what happened at the interview? 


ZackMoonyHamMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-08-11 03:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Approved .. Woohoo

Thank you VJ member who commented and advised me so far ! I just want to thank you and give some review of my experience.

I Arrived at the Embassy 7:30 but the interview began at 11:00 ( I am the last one )
Consular Officer asked me below questions:
How did u met each other ?
How long u have been in relationship ?
Do you love your fiancée ?
What does your fiancée's name ? And nickname?
What does he do ?
Where does he live?
When did you decide to have an engagement ?
Did you have any engagement party ?
How did you continue your relationship ? Cuz this is quite long ! (p.s we are in relationship for almost 8 years )
Did you or your fiancée get marry before?
Did you or your fiancée have any children ?
Would you like to work in U.S if possible ?
What is you plan if visa granted ?

That's it ! And everything went very well within 7 mins only.
And consular officer liked our invitation card alot ! He asked me where did I made it ? Can I take take a picture of it etc.. ? He said he want to make his own invitation card same as mine smile.png

Then a consular officer wrote me the date and time to pick up my visa ! And he blessed us to have a happy & wonderful life in America together !

Good luck to all who are waiting ! You will deserve your luck soon !






















wow.gif dancin5hr.gif


ZackMoonyHamMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-08-13 04:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsREF expired. Can we re-file right away?

WE ARE SAME CASE..MY RFE EXPIRED THIS END OF THE MONTH...what is your RFE?

 

My divorce papers didn't have correct first names. So we have to send it back to my home country for a correction or authentication.


ZackMoonyHamMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-11-21 07:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsREF expired. Can we re-file right away?

is their a time limit between refiling as we have run out of time to submit REF.


ZackMoonyHamMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-11-20 10:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsYour interview date was provided to you by the NVC ??!!

 

 

Have you tried to check your case number and enter it in this link:

 

http : // www . abudhabiivo . net / ivo . aspx

 

This is link designated to US Embassy in Abu Dhabi, UAE. I tried it, but still show no information for me and always give me NO INFORMATION.

 

 

Would you please try it out and let me know if you have any updates there?

 

We have to make the interview in the same embassy :). Waiting for your reply.

 

Good luck :)... Keep me updated.

 

Thanks for your reply.

 

I do try that link everyday but nothing yet. Its been over a month since NVC send us a letter saying that the case has been forwarded. I checked the embassy website and this is what I found.

 

http://abudhabi.usem...v/iv/faq.html#3

 

check Q3.

 

I shall keep you posted about our progress through this and wish you good luck. 


ZackMoonyHamMaleUnited Arab Emirates2014-03-27 01:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsYour interview date was provided to you by the NVC ??!!

Thanks

I just got this update

Your case is ready for your interview when scheduled at the U.S. Consular section. If you have already scheduled an appointment for an interview, please prepare your documents as directed in your appointment letter and appear at the consulate on the appointed date and time. Otherwise, please wait until you have been notified of your interview appointment. Additional information about how Immigrant Visa interview appointments are scheduled can be found at: http://travel.state..../info_3731.html


I am waiting the consulate to contact us

Good luck for you too

And for everyone










 I have been staring at the message for over a month now. In the same position as you guys.

 

Good Luck and please keep us posted about the progress.


ZackMoonyHamMaleUnited Arab Emirates2014-03-26 00:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa approved and received

Hello VJs:

 

I just got my visa today and I can not wait to be with the love of my life and plan the final days before wedding.

 

I would like to thank all the VJ members for their help and answering all my questions and participate and sharing their experience. This website was a great help for us. I will continue the participation when I apply for AOS.

 

Best of luck to everyone 

 

God bless you all, always and forever

 

Thanks again 

 

:)

 

Congratulations.


ZackMoonyHamMaleUnited Arab Emirates2014-06-19 17:12:00
Middle East and North AfricaHeads up for Abu Dhabi

Dear Obair, 

 

Thanks for sharing such detailed information and we are really appreciate your help here and support. Would you please provide us with the phone number of CSC in UAE. I can not find it on their web page. Did you called them or send them an email? If you send them an email would you please tell us which email you used in this regards?

 

Thanks again 

 

 

 

Just refer to the initial post on this thread that I made. It has all the information that you need. Didn't copy i again as it would just repeat the same information.

 

Have a great day!
 


ZackMoonyHamMaleUnited Arab Emirates2014-05-31 02:04:00
Middle East and North AfricaHeads up for Abu Dhabi

Hello,

 

Thank you so much for sharing your experience, but I want to ask few questions as there are things unclear in your post.

 

1- Did you get a formal email from the embassy stating your interview date? or you booked your interview date through website only?

2- If you have a letter from the Embassy stating your day of interview, why would you go and book a new one online? You don't trust the embassy??

 

In the interview letter I have, they US Embassy in Abu Dhabi has set an interview date on 20 June 2014 for me, and I collected all the papers and waiting for my that day. As I understand from your post above, that this interview date might be wrong??!!.

 

Please note that they did not mention anything in the interview letter about registering in this website or paying online or anything about shipping company or shipping methods and they mentioned that visa fee to paid in cash at the embassy.

 

Please advise us more and clarify for us the situation and what do you think we should do

 

Again thanks for sharing your experience

 

Good luck with your interview

 

Hi there,

 

Q1- Answer: I did get an official letter only after inquiring about it. This letter stated the appointment issued by the embassy. I knew I couldn't make it for the given date so I had to reschedule. To reschedule I had to call CSC as that is the only way to do it. You cannot schedule, or reschedule through a website.

 

Q2- Answer: I got the letter from them stating the appointment date as 15th May, 2014 but when I called CSC they found nothing on the system. Hence, the assumption that the date is a hypothetical one. You might still need to reconfirm that date and get an offical email from CSC that you have a confirmed appointment. It is not a matter or trust, its just about learning the system. Once your appointment is registered you would notice after a couple of days that your case would be updated at the NVC website.

Yes, you are right about the instructions in the letter but you have to receive your passport back through empost and for that you need to register.

Yes, you are also right about paying at the embassy. They do give you an option of paying at the CSC's website too but it isn't mandatory.

 

Lastly, I am not the final authority on this matter. Even if you do have the letter stating the date, I would still suggest that you call in and re-confirm the appointment date. Added advantage is that you would receive an email which you can take with you. Once you register for the courier you don't have to think about that at a later stage.
 


ZackMoonyHamMaleUnited Arab Emirates2014-05-30 17:58:00
Middle East and North AfricaHeads up for Abu Dhabi

Hi there,

 

Just to let the people who have been waiting for too long without a word from the embassy know what happened with us.

 

Turns out they didn't sent my fiancée an email letting us know about the appointment date. We combed through our inbox and spam but found nothing. They issued the appointment date back in Feb. I got a response from them on 6th of May telling me that I have an appointment on 15th of May. We freak out naturally!

 

So long story short. Please don't feel shy or scared when you read that they might slow your case if you approach them for example here: http://www.abudhabii...contactus8.aspx. They are pretty good in responding, I got an email back from them in 4days. Go ahead and send them and email with your case no. asking for updates DO NOT write more than a line or two. email address: AbuDhabiIV@state.gov

 

Back in Jan. 2014 the embassy has outsourced the scheduling duties. I have my suspensions that even when you do get the letter with the date. It isn't actually scheduled. you still have to do it through CSC to confirm it.

 

In the mean time go here: https://usvisa-info....country_welcome and set yourself up for a courier service. You do not have to pay them right away. pay at the embassy.

 

To contact them for an new appointment date go here: https://usvisa-info....service_options. They only do it over the phone.

 

once you have the confirmation email of a new appointment, print that and print the letter of appointment issued by the embassy(With the check list. Take these with you for your appointment.


ZackMoonyHamMaleUnited Arab Emirates2014-05-27 06:46:00
Middle East and North Africa4 Months and still no Interview date? Is this Normal?

Hey

 

The whole process of our application from NOA1 to NOA2 took about 2 months and now is been almost 4 months (4 months on 4th june to be exact) and we haven't recieved anything from Abu Dhabi Embassy.

 

The worst part is not knowing anything because Abu Dhabi Embassy has this pretty stupid rule, they dont reply to ur emails concerning dates or delays or anything like that. They could pretty much loose your file and you could wait a year but they still wouldnt reply to your email about your interview date or case..

 

 

Anyone else been gone through Abu Dhabi Embassy?

How long did it take you to get the Interview date?

How did u recieve the interview information?

 

Hope my experience might help.

 

http://www.visajourn...-for-abu-dhabi/


ZackMoonyHamMaleUnited Arab Emirates2014-06-04 23:27:00
Middle East and North Africarequirements

Hi everyone, does anybody here experienced having their k-1 visa interview in abu dhabi? What exactly the requirements they need for interview.thanks in advance??

 

The file attached is the exactly what they had send me. 

Attached Files


ZackMoonyHamMaleUnited Arab Emirates2014-06-04 23:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis Age difference a red flag

I am really greatfull to all of you as we both are a bit nervous about the whole process. Thanks a million though.


ZackMoonyHamMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-08-06 09:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis Age difference a red flag

 

Agreed with Ebunoluwa. age difference shudnt be a problem, but i dont get it you guys've been in relation for 8years but filing for K-1 just nw ?wht took you so long to do this? im really sorry iam not trying to be mean nr im trying to be CO but he/she can ask you anything at the interview you have to be prepare for everything and forget abt the age diff i've seen ppl getting approvd on 40+ age differences.. Good luck on your journey smile.png

 

Thanks for your response. As for the waiting time. She was living here so never had a need for a visa as we both were here happy living together.


ZackMoonyHamMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-08-05 23:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis Age difference a red flag

 

 

Has she lived with you for several of these years ? If not, do you have proof that you have continually communicated those 8 years ?
If yes then the age difference should not be a problem. Eight years is a long time but you have to back it up with evidence. 

Curious...why file after 8 years and not sooner ?

 

 

Sorry, just posted at the same time you answered.

 

A lot of those years we have lived together. We did submit a sample proof from each year from all the different sources we had used to communicate.

 

As for the curiousity, life can be very Very compilcated.
 


ZackMoonyHamMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-08-05 23:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis Age difference a red flag

How much time in person have you spent together?

 

Do you have proof of time spent in person?

 

Do you have proof of communication throughout your entire relationship?

 

Oh yes, all of it. We have even vacationed in other countries together too. We have compiled and submitted the record of our relationship from day one to present.

 

Emails, Chats, Facebook conversations, Cell phone chats, Pictures, Etc.


ZackMoonyHamMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-08-05 22:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis Age difference a red flag

You seem to have hit all the buttons.

 

LOL true that. Hence, this thread.


ZackMoonyHamMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-08-05 20:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis Age difference a red flag

 

Unless your fiancee makes several trips to visit and spend time with you while you are there, the age difference is a huge red flag. You might want to research further in all the portals about stories with age difference. It tends to make a CO's eye brow go up with specific countries which it is out of the norm to marry an older woman.

 

Best of luck!

Its been a little over an year that she had to leave but we have been together for almost 8yrs and have enough to prove. Do you think that helps?

 

Can you please suggest any other portals?


Edited by obair, 05 August 2013 - 08:11 PM.

ZackMoonyHamMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-08-05 20:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis Age difference a red flag

Is she also of Pakistani origin, child bearing age, Muslim etc.

 

Naa isn't. She is American, past the age of having kids (Has 2 from her past marriage) and she is a Unitarian.


ZackMoonyHamMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-08-05 19:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis Age difference a red flag

what country issued your passport ? 

 

I am orginally from pakistan but I have lived in Dubai all my life. So yeah Technically I hold a Pakistani passport.
 


ZackMoonyHamMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-08-05 19:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis Age difference a red flag

My Fiancee is 15yrs older than me. She is petitioning for me as she is the US citizen. As from the people around us we have had no support in this. We are just worried that would this be considered a Red Flag for the K1 visa approval?


Edited by obair, 05 August 2013 - 07:11 PM.

ZackMoonyHamMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-08-05 19:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdifference of names on divorce papers

my name is Obair Raza (As on passport) and my ex wife's name is Zeenia Ashfaq (As on passport). The divorce papers issued by the Pakistani court had both the names a little off. Mine said Abeer Raza instead of Obair Raza and Zainia Asfaq instead of Zeenia Ashfaq for her. Hence, we get a RFE letter and text below is what it asked for. The difference is because of the Arabic script translated into English and some local accent playing in. 

 

Any ideas on how to deal with this situation.

 

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Marriage Terminations

 

 
There is a discrepancy concerning the names listed on the Dissolution of Marriage document.  It is unclear if Obair Raza and Abeer Raza and Zeenia Asfaq and Zainia Ashfaq are the same people.  Please submit proof of legal termination of the marriage(s) of Obair Raza and Zeenia Ashfaq.   A Dissolution of Marriage document was provided which listed Zainia Ashfaq and Abeer Raza.  No termination of marriage was provided for Obair Raza and Zeenia Ashfaq.  Please explain the name discrepancy and provide proof that these are the same people listed on the Dissolution of Marriage document.
 
Such proof would normally be a final ( absolute) divorce decree, death certificate, annulment, etc.   In order for the legal termination of a marriage to be considered valid for immigration purposes, it must have been registered with a civil authority.
 
Note: A Divorce Nisi is not considered to be evidence of a final divorce.
 
 
It is unclear if the Dissolution of Marriage Document was issued as a dual language document.  Please clarify if this document was issued as a dual language or if it was translated to English.  If this document was translated to English, you must submit a certification that the translation is accurate.  If you submitted a document in any language other than English, you must include a full English translation.  The translator must certify that the translation is complete and accurate, and that he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language to English."

ZackMoonyHamMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-10-22 02:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresgot NOA2. should I go ahead for medial or wait.

 

Damn, I love the people on this site. Thanks.


ZackMoonyHamMaleUnited Arab Emirates2014-01-12 04:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresgot NOA2. should I go ahead for medial or wait.

We recived the approval recently should I go ahead and be proactive and get the medical and police clearence cert. done and out of the way. Or should I wait.


ZackMoonyHamMaleUnited Arab Emirates2014-01-12 02:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCo-Sponsor.

They are exactly the same as for the primary sponsor, but you add proof of US citizenship or residency.

 

Thanks.


ZackMoonyHamMaleUnited Arab Emirates2014-01-20 00:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCo-Sponsor.

Can someone point me to the forms and other paper work required for a co-sponsor. We want to arrange one just in case.


ZackMoonyHamMaleUnited Arab Emirates2014-01-19 06:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat Can I Learn from CEAC Status updates?

Are you checking here?  https://ceac.state.g...er/Status.aspx?

 

See the attachment for a screen dump of what I see when using the CEAC tracker.  Note the second date, 'status updated date'.

 

The screenshot that you attached with this message. We have been looking at that same very message for over 2 months now since the status showed 'Ready' and nothing from the embassy yet.

 

the embassy is in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.


ZackMoonyHamMaleUnited Arab Emirates2014-05-01 22:41:00
USCIS Service CentersTexas Service Center I129F Approvals

I went into a total panic until I came here and read everyone's posts- I just got my letter that my case was sent to Texas, so I tried to check the wait at the office, and got scared when I saw that it doesn't list processing I129fs.  But I figured if I could go anywhere to get answers, it would be here, and I was right.  Thanks to everyone for posting!  

Oh and it's after I read some threads about filing for a man from Pakistan yesterday, and I got so upset and panicked I was sobbing for about an hour at work.  Marrying my fiance is SO important to me, and I'm petrified that something will get in the way.


cylrcFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-08-10 13:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis Age difference a red flag

Thanks once again.  I'm new to the forum part of this site, so I just noticed the list of people on the side of the screen who got their visas and the ones who have the interview today.  It made me tear up.  I'm so, so hoping that early next year the fiance and I will be there.


cylrcFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-08-08 07:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis Age difference a red flag

The older fiancee here, thanks to everyone for your replies.  


cylrcFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-08-07 11:57:00