Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
USCIS Service Centers	Glitch on typo Documents	If USCIS makes a typo mistake on your document, you have to pay the price on a waiting game; but if it is your mistake they do not wait a minute to deny your case. I-90 based on USCIS typo should be handled at the local office, here is how they can do it: You take the mess-up green card, or EAD or any other approval documents (with evidences) show to the officer, if the IO finds that there was a typo mistake, then he/she can order you another one, easy and simple; everything is a click away on their screen. For instance, when you have a typo green card, USCIS can stamp in your passport (via infopass) while waiting 4-6 months for the new card. If USCIS goes This direction, they will improve their efficiency, and customer service satisfaction. It can help also on reducing work load to service center; so that they can focus on big picture. What are your thoughts? I am trying to vent here!! My wife still doesnt have her green card. Because the USCIS in Neb misspelled her name and now they want me to provide them with her birth and our marriage documents to the correct spelling is Tiguidanke on her green card they spelled it Tigllldanke, we sent the I-90 with the correct info also a copy of her visa and passport but now they after almost 3yrs of filing 2 different I129f, I130 and tons of paperwork they are telling me that on thier service records its spelled Tigllldanke but every notice and appovial that I have recieved from them for the past 3yrs everything is correct so for the past 6mths my wife is her sitting home cant work go to school or open a bank account all because the Uscis has had a typo on her greencard so we wait and wait. I cant believe that they are that stupid	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2010-05-23 20:07:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Second Interview 6/2/08	I just checked and my paged was updated so I guess that I was touched again today , I hope that everything is going ok, I will be traveling to Guinea in December and staying there about 3 weeks unless she gets her K-1 visa first and if so I will go sooner and do the traditional engagement.	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2008-07-17 20:52:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Second Interview 6/2/08	CONGRATS!!!!! I am happy for you I just joined this site I have been lurking here for awhile best wishes to everyone	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2008-07-05 08:08:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Which song says it best?	I am old skool so 2 songs come to mind 1st the Isleys brothers (Eternal),and of course Al Green song GodBlessed our Love.	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2008-07-06 16:00:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Insight needed!	QUOTE (Jomo @ Jul 17 2008, 11:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Communication and compromise. I agree 100% with this statement and no mater what dont give up and remember this person is suppose to be your lifemate and you have/will take vows before God and your family. Coming from different cultures is hard work but just remember that you 2 love each other	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2008-07-19 00:51:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	How much $	QUOTE (WonTanNara @ Oct 22 2008, 12:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi WB: It looks like you got some great suggestions. I posted this on another topic I was reading first but I'll put it here too (sorry, a little behind the 8-ball so to speak). I have been in and out of the Dakar airport (which is actually in N'Gor) a few times and can offer you a few suggestions. Airport: You'll have to take a bus from the plane to the terminal. You'll need to fill out a quick little form for entry and they will definately ask you where you are staying. I've always flown in at 5am so baggage claim is pretty much deserted. Depending on when you are flying in it might be a crazy scene so be ready for that. The first time I flew into Conakry, Guinea I just about had a heart attack it was so crazy! At baggage claim, the men will descend upon you to help you with your baggage. The first time I went into that airport I accepted the help but then the guy argued with me that my 2000CFA ($5) tip wasn't enough! Are you kidding me? That's food for a day for you to push a cart 100 yards. Now, I always politely decline but they are pretty persistant. The last time I went, some guy grabbed the handle of my suitcase and would not let go. I was almost outside the airport, walking, holding onto my suitcase, he was holding on too, and I was saying No, sil vu plait NO, merci, NO and then my fiance came over and he let go. Also, before you exit the airport you will need to put your bags through an x-ray machine, and the guards may or may not ask you to open your bags. I try to look confident and so far they have not asked me to open my bags. Money: I would advise against wiring yourself money or bringing traveler's cheques. Take crisp, new $100 bills with you to exchange at the airport and carry them in a moneybelt under your clothes. They will see you coming from a mile away and will try to take advantage of you. Be prepared and don't let them! The first thing to be aware of is that they will try and give you a crappy exchange rate. The exchange rate right now is about 443CFA for $1 but it fluxuates. Before you go, check the internet for the most current exchange rate and be firm in your negotiations. The other thing they will try to do is take a commission. The first time this happened to me I couldn't believe it. We exchanged $800 for the month I and they tried to take almost $250 in "commission!" I could not believe it. We were counting the money and I said c'est tu? Ehhh, NO. I seriously thought my fiance was going to blow a gasket as they don't even try that in Guinea. You might have to haggle for a while but you can get a fair exchange rate without them taking commission. If you go to the bank to exchange money, you will not be able to negotiate the rate and they will take a commission. Do it at the airport, and be confident and firm. It will be very helpful if you understand French numbers. Taxis: Negotiate! Your SO should negotiate on your behalf and I'm sure he understands that when they see you coming they will jack up the rates. You should be able to get a taxi from the airport to the embassy for about 2000CFA ($5) and it's about a 20-30 minute ride depending on traffic. Point of interest: There is a very large and very beautiful mosque on the beach on the way to the embassy. It's really quite breathtaking. Market: I know you mentioned your funds are limited, but if you go to the market, once again be prepared to negotiate. We automatically cut any given price in half. You can get 6 meters of cotton wax print fabric for 4000CFA, but when you ask they'll first tell you 8000CFA. If you buy nothing else, you should find a good tailor and have one embroidered outfit to bring home with you. (I posted this before but it looks like your SO is having outfits made for you so that is very nice!) PM me and I can send you some photos of the outfits I've had made. The most expensive outfit I have is my wedding outfit, it's embroidered high quality bazan (cotton w/ a subtle design woven in) and the total cost was about $40. Side note: While you are there you should pick up a couple of the calling cards to call visa services at the embassy. Your fiance will need that card to make his appointment for his interview when the time comes. Clothing: I was only in Dakar/N'Gor and did not travel to the interior but I mainly wear tank tops and lappas (long wrap skirts). You can go to JoAnn's and pick up 2 yards of quilter's batik to wrap as a skirt. I cannot bear to cover my arms in that heat and I don't cover my head either. In Guinea I dress the same. You've already received good advice, at the very least keep your legs from the knee up covered. The only sun-screen I've found to be sweatproof is No-Ad. I live in Vermont so I too have a difficult time with the heat. Make sure you have good sunglasses. Mosquitoes: When I was in Guinea I was eaten alive, it looked like a rash! In Senegal not so much, but again I never went to the interior. You might want to consider a malaria medication. I took Malarone and my insurance covered it. At the very least, bring some deet. A mosquito net is a good idea if it's possible. Insurance: You should definately purchase at least a travel medical plan. You can typically get really good coverage for a $30 or $40 premium. I use American Express travel insurance. In Guinea I burned my leg on a motorcycle and was really happy I had the medical coverage because it got infected. Er... good idea to wear jeans if travelling by motorcycle but it's so damn hot! Budget: If your SO is taking care of the expenses, I think a budget of $20 for your own personal expenses is a good plan. You probably won't be able to use a credit card outside of Dakar but it's good to have one just in case. As a point of reference, we pay 70,000CFA a month for my fiance's room, which is in a private house and he has his own bathroom. You can get lodging for more or less depending on where you are. A lot of people say "well the MAN needs to pay for everything" but I totally disagree. As Zee said, everybody's situation is different. I pay for everything because my SO comes from a family who has absolutely NOTHING. He contributes in other ways (like waiting on my hand and foot when I'm in Africa and massaging my feet after dance class). Just take care of each other in whatever ways work for you. Food: Restaurants are really expensive and I find the food to be not worth the expense. I budget about 5000CFA ($12) a day for us both to eat. We don't always use that much, sometimes we use more. We stay in N'Gor and eat street food served in little "tent" restaurants, things like omelet sandwiches, rice and sauce, roasted chicken with onions and french fries, or sometimes a beef sandwich. You can get a bowl of rice and sauce that will serve two for about 500CFA. Cold drinks cost that much too, sometimes more depending on where you buy them. I've never had any problems eating meat over there because they cook it to oblivion. I'll eat fruits and veggies while I'm there but if I can't cook or peel it then I wash it with a mixture of bottled water and a little tiny bit of bleach. If you use too much bleach you can taste it, all you need is a little splash to kill any critters that might be lurking. The mangos are huge! Enjoy the tea. They cook green tea with spearmint and lots of sugar, then they shake it so it gets foamy on top. So nice! I also love cafe touba, it's coffee with some sort of funky sweetness. I don't know what they call them in Senegal, but there are two drinks in little baggies that are usually cold and just heavenly. One is made from hibiscus flowers and sugar and it's deep red (in Guinea they call it bisap) and the other is orange and made from sugar and ginger root (they call it ginga in Guinea). Some might warn you about drinking ginga because the water is not boiled, but I believe the ginger kills anything harmful and I've never had a problem drinking it. Oh and they let eggs sit out and don't refrigerate them, so don't eat eggs that have already been hardboiled and sitting out. Gifts: I think it would be a good idea to show up with small gifts for your SO and his family. You don't need to spend a lot and they are always so appreciative. I usually take T-shirts with some sort of logo for the guys (get at Kohl's for $5) and small purses, perfume, or earrings for the girls. Little toys pour les petites. Wal-Mart! Please feel free to PM me if you have any questions about the trip or the embassy. I'm going back Dec 17th but I'm not sure if I'll be in Guinea or Senegal. We've been on AP for six months and if my fiance's clearance comes through before then we're going to Guinea. If not, we're staying in N'Gor. Bon voyage ma soeur! Good advice I will be be there Dec 14th until Jan 11th, I hope to see you there, My Fiance will be taking care of all of my living arrangemets when i get there I will be renting a apartment, She has a very big family and I am meeting more and more of her Family here in states people that I have known for years but didnt know that they were her peeps. But I know that I will have a good time there, The hard part will be me coming back home alone and going through the visa process again. I dont know how you do it going and coming and being away from your Fiance like that . I will have you in my prayers that you can get everything cleared this time .	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2008-10-22 23:45:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	I got my ticket!	QUOTE (WonTanNara @ Nov 15 2008, 01:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Leedah @ Nov 15 2008, 12:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sorry about that. I dont know why they have gone up on the price. geez louweeeeze! Try manjai lodge. Its pretty cozy and basic. I'll look around for you. When are you needing it so i'll know the dates? Leedah. Thank you so much! We want to arrive Friday 12/19 and depart Friday 1/9. I'll look for Manjai lodge. I really really appreciate your help! I hope that you have a wonderful time. I depart on Sunday 12/14 going to Conakry and I will be there until Thursday Jan 08, I cant wait to be with her again its been far to long and this time I will make sure that I take plenty of pictures. And I still dont have any idea of where I will be staying at her family wants me to stay with them but we will most likely rent a apartment for the month, she has a very very big family	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2008-11-23 20:41:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	I got my ticket!	QUOTE (WonTanNara @ Nov 14 2008, 12:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yay! I got my ticket today to go back and see my fiance! It's been a long five months... I know I don't want to stay in N'Gor for a month, and we can't go back to Guinea because it's just too unstable right now. We were thinking about going to Saly Portutal but now we are thinking about going to Gambia. Apparently my fiance has a Guinean friend who plays in a Guinean ballet in Gambia and they say it's really nice. Having a ballet would be good for both of us, he's a drummer and I'm a dancer. WOO HOO! So, I've seen some sites that say I need a visa and some that say I don't (I am US citizen). I'm also pretty sure we'll be in Banjul and would love to find a little room with a clean bathroom to rent for the month I'll be there. Christmas on the beach...? Good places to eat....? Good markets....? Leedah, any suggestions? Anybody else? Help! You are right Guinea is kinda unstable now I hope you have fun I will have plenty of pictures, I am still going I will be there for 1 month, make sure you be safe .	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2008-11-14 13:18:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	I'm leaving next Tuesday!	Take care of yourself and be safe I hope that you have a wonderful trip. I leave for Guinea in 2 days I am excited , I will be there 1 month . There is so much I have to see and so much I have to do when I get there	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2008-12-12 09:29:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Visa in HAND!	Its about time I am so happy for you	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2009-01-21 12:09:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Affidavit	QUOTE (Tiggi247 @ Jan 26 2009, 04:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (ebonyqueen @ Jan 26 2009, 02:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (WhidbeyGirl @ Jan 25 2009, 05:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I disagree - send only what is asked for. When the application says this OR that OR the other it doesn't mean ten of everything. Too much information is a red flag and asking for a detailed comb through, each piece of paper is a chance of an error, an inconsistancy, something to be thought of as a reason to deny. A huge packet of information is also one that gets set aside until time can be attributed to it, therefore other less "intimidating" packets will go ahead. Yes...for the initial application, keeping it limited to what is requested is preferred. But when it comes time for the interview...the more the better! You can never have "TOO MUCH" proof of relationship/bonafide marriage. Plus you don't know what the CO will be focusing on. They are all different in what they look for or choose to take a closer look at. Especially if a red flag has been raised for some reason ( significant age difference, name alert, document discrepency etc.) then there is no telling what they will want to see, or how much of it. Tiggi---your profile says you are filing K1...but you talk of bonafide marriage etc. Did I miss something? :unsure:Sorry Ebony queen you missed alot I filed for the k-1 visa back in april of 08 but I withdrew the visa went to Guinea spent 1 month there and I married my wife there it was more important to her family,and myself to do a traditional wedding there and we also did a civil wedding also than do the k-1 visa. Now I am just trying to make sure that I have all of the proper documents before I submit the paperwork. This is more intimidatig that filing your tax returns	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2009-01-26 04:19:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Affidavit	QUOTE (ebonyqueen @ Jan 26 2009, 02:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (WhidbeyGirl @ Jan 25 2009, 05:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I disagree - send only what is asked for. When the application says this OR that OR the other it doesn't mean ten of everything. Too much information is a red flag and asking for a detailed comb through, each piece of paper is a chance of an error, an inconsistancy, something to be thought of as a reason to deny. A huge packet of information is also one that gets set aside until time can be attributed to it, therefore other less "intimidating" packets will go ahead. Yes...for the initial application, keeping it limited to what is requested is preferred. But when it comes time for the interview...the more the better! You can never have "TOO MUCH" proof of relationship/bonafide marriage. Plus you don't know what the CO will be focusing on. They are all different in what they look for or choose to take a closer look at. Especially if a red flag has been raised for some reason ( significant age difference, name alert, document discrepency etc.) then there is no telling what they will want to see, or how much of it. Tiggi---your profile says you are filing K1...but you talk of bonafide marriage etc. Did I miss something? :unsure:Sorry Ebony queen you missed alot I filed for the k-1 visa back in april of 08 but I withdrew the visa went to Guinea spent 1 month there and I married my wife there it was more important to her family,and myself to do a traditional wedding there and we also did a civil wedding also than do the k-1 visa. Now I am just trying to make sure that I have all of the proper documents before I submit the paperwork.	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2009-01-26 04:17:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Affidavit	QUOTE (Bassi and Zainab @ Jan 23 2009, 04:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Tiggi247 @ Jan 23 2009, 12:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello again I have a few questions also, or am in looking in to this to deeply? I have a affidavit from the US Embassy in Conakry. My civil marriage was done at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs there in Conakry also. My marriage certificate however is in French which I tried to get in in english but they told me over and over again that its ok. They have done plenty of marriages and have never had any problem, and it just so happen that my wife Queen Mother in our wedding works there and I told her what I needed and I even signed online and showed her this site and the guidelines and she told us not to worry. Do I need to get more proof of "bonefide wedding" or will the proof that I have be enough. And 1 last question my wife birth certificate is in French also will I need to get that translated also and what about when she does her medical exam which will be a French speaking country also will we need to get those documents in english also First, I'd like to clarify that you need proof of a bonafide marraige not a bonafide wedding. The wedding is only the beginning of the marraige. Proving a bonafide marraige means proving your relationship is real. Think about things like letters, cards, emails, instant messages, phone records, pictures, shared leases or other contracts, shared bank accounts, shared health insurance, etc. Those types of things help you prove that your lives are linked which they infer to mean a true relationship. Regarding documents, all documents submitted with your petition must be translated into english. Also use the guides up above to help you further. Good Luck! THANK YOU Thank you Thank you that is the reply that I was really looking for and the key word is bonafide, I have my wife on my job benefits plan, we have visa debit cards , money transfers from here to Conakry wire tranfer for the past 2 yrs, and well over $5000.00 in phone bills not counting the phone cards and pingo account, I think that I am reading to much in to why so many people have had problem getting thier visa approved. She has alot of family here in Delaware, Philly,New York and DC that we see each other alot and spend alot of time together as a family but all of that means nothing if the 1 that matters the most in your life is not there with you, and it is pure hell to do things with our family while talking to her on the phone. She even send clothes and cloths to my mother and aunts throughout the yr and you can imagine how much the shipping costs to do something like that from Africa. Thank you everyone once again for the answers. Now I wonder if I have to much information or to much proof.	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2009-01-23 20:54:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Affidavit	Hello again I have a few questions also, or am in looking in to this to deeply? I have a affidavit from the US Embassy in Conakry. My civil marriage was done at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs there in Conakry also. My marriage certificate however is in French which I tried to get in in english but they told me over and over again that its ok. They have done plenty of marriages and have never had any problem, and it just so happen that my wife Queen Mother in our wedding works there and I told her what I needed and I even signed online and showed her this site and the guidelines and she told us not to worry. Do I need to get more proof of "bonefide wedding" or will the proof that I have be enough. And 1 last question my wife birth certificate is in French also will I need to get that translated also and what about when she does her medical exam which will be a French speaking country also will we need to get those documents in english also	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2009-01-23 00:13:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Best of Nollywood	Mr Ibu, and Mama G is the best,	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2009-01-30 04:00:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	We passed!!!	congrats!!!!!!!	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2009-02-18 11:49:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Senegal or ghana	QUOTE (Zee Bee @ Mar 12 2009, 01:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Here is the info: QUOTE Police Records Ghana Police Clearance Certificate: Available. Residents of Ghana should report to the headquarters branch of the Criminal Investigations Division of the Ghana Police Authority in Accra, where a fingerprint sample will be taken. Cost for preparation of the certificate is approximately $7 USD (higher for expedited service), payable in local currency, for preparation within 7 days. Non-residents should forward a letter of request for a Police Certificate for Immigration Purposes. Accompanying the letter should be a certified sample of the applicant's fingerprints and an international money order in the amount of $80 USD made out to "Commissioner of Police, Ghana." Forward these documents to the following address: Commissioner of Police Criminal Investigations Department Headquarters PO Box 505 Accra, Ghana Source: http://travel.state....ocity_3568.html thank you very much this is very helpful .	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2009-03-13 03:29:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Senegal or ghana	Hello everyone I have another question/problem and I want to try to take care of this now. My wife is in Guinea now but she studied at the university in Ghana how can she get a police certificate for the time when she was in Accra, without having to go back to Accra, its bad enough that she/we will probably have to travel to Dakar for the medical/interview for her visa. Is there anyway she can contact the Ghana embassy there in Conakry or the Guinean embassy in Accra or will I just have to spend more money that I dont have for her to go Accra.	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2009-03-12 11:32:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Senegal or ghana	Yes the president died on my wedding day, and just so happen that my wife uncle was my witness at the wedding he is in all of our wedding pictures and his phone kept ringing and ringing and he just happen to be the Chief Surgeon, he had to leave immeditily after and go to the presidental compound. So for the next few days there was no movement and when the military took power no one knew what was going to happen. But it seem like everyone loves the new persident and they welcome the change. I even heard him speak and he seem like for now he is for the people and he really wants whats best for the country. Even though I heard gunshots in the night and there was a curfew I felt safe. And to be honest I feel like my trip there was a blessing for me, and I am glad that my k-1 visa was not approved at 1st because my trip there gave me a better understand of my wife, her ways, my selfish ways and the whole way Africans value family and the way so many of us Americans have lost so much of the real meaning of family values. I loved it there and I will have to visit there as much as possible	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2009-01-18 22:36:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Senegal or ghana	I just got back and I want to say that I had a wonderful time and i love Guinee so much. I was there for 26 days and we did the whole traditional marriage and also the marriage at the MFA I got my papers and certified from the Us Embassy there we took tons of pictures and i had the time of my life I love it there , now come the hard part and that the waiting game. I will update my profile asap	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2009-01-18 12:00:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Senegal or ghana	QUOTE (Omoba @ Nov 30 2008, 04:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Guinea has to go through Dakar, I am not aware that you have an option to get interviewed in Ghana instead. As far as I know the embassy is assigned by country and not chosen by the petitioner/beneficiary. Where did you see that you have a choice ? If there was a choice I would definitely go through Accra. Dakar sucks ! It is on the US Embassy website for Conakry it says that the Embassy in Conakry does not process immigrant visas, and that the residents of Guinea has to Go to Dakar or Accra instead. Its on the website under immigrant visa. I think that when the time comes we will go to Accra I will take a few weeks off and travel with her to the interview when the time comes and then maybe we can come back here to the states together.	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2008-11-30 19:27:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Senegal or ghana	Hello everyone, when I get back from Guinea next month I will be starting the K-3 process after reading alot of posts I am wondering which would be the best Embassy for me wife to have her interview done. I havent heard to much about Ghana but I see that there are alot of people on AP that went to the Dakar Embassy, I hope that my case/process will be straightforward but you never know about these things, I did file for the K-1 visa but it was denied because we had miss the 2 yr meeting by less than 2 weeks, While in Guinea I will take plenty of pics we will have plenty of documents, I will check in with the Us Embassy there and have all of my paperwork notorized, , have a Traditional wedding on December 20th and then on the 22dec go the MFA and have a civil wedding, I dont know if I am overlooking anything , but I am not to happy about the Idea of someone sitting behind a desk deciding my fate/future with my wife or keeping me from my family if everything is 100% legit. I am just trying to take all precautions.	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2008-11-30 11:58:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	the horrifying news just got bigger ... embassy	QUOTE (idocare @ May 26 2009, 05:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Your already married. Maybe you have no other choice but to move there in order to be with your husband. Truly, life is too short to live apart from someone that loves you and you love. I agree with the statement here me personally I would look into moving to another country this is your husband after all. My next trip to Guinea I plan on buying some land and begin to build a house there. Life is to short to be so stressed out. Fed tax, state tax, city tax, school tax property tax , cable bill,parkinging tickets. Etc.... life is to short follow your heart and be with husband don't let something like this discourage you	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2009-05-28 06:11:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Illegal Immigrants.....Unfair	QUOTE (IamGodsProperty @ Jul 25 2009, 06:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (panamania79 @ Mar 8 2008, 01:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (terryn @ Feb 26 2008, 09:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We know this guy (from South Africa) that was in New York on a work Visa that Expired on 10/12/07....He meet a girl from Long Island 2 months before the expiration of his visa, and got her to marry him on 10/28/07 just before the Work Visa expired....He is now living in the girls parents house and working on Long Island...The parents do not even know they are married...They are planning a big Wedding in September 2008......Now tell me...HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE....why do all of us have to go thur this HELL....and he is sitting pretty in New York Laughing at us,all the time and money we are spending....How can he stay in New York on Expired Visa? How can he Work?.....This is not fair....he only married the girl so he did not have to leave....they only knew each other 8 weeks....I just do not know how this is possible!!!!! I perfectly understand how you feel.But it seems to me as if this man was just at the right place at the right time and got lucky. With all sue respect (if any due), I think the guy should mind his own business agreed. I have been dealing with the uscis for well over 1yr now and I deal with the public I seen and hear of so many ways around the system bottom line is my wife is still not here so many people do what's good for them. To each his own	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2009-07-26 11:05:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Good news my I-130 and I-29F approved	Congratulations and that's good news its good to know that VSC is still alive.	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2009-07-22 18:40:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	INTERVIEW OVER	QUOTE (WhidbeyGirl @ Aug 7 2009, 02:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I called DOS today, I know I should have waited until next week, but I want answers NOW! Anyways, Anna told me not to worry that this is all standard procedure. She told me to call next week. I am sorry about your AP, I hate reading stuff like this. I am waiting for NVC to complete my case, I will go to Seneagal for my wife interview, and I hope and pray that my wife will return with me, I have followed everything here (VJ) to the letter and I feel like we have a good case, we have plenty of proof of our marriage and our relationship, but this standard procedure stuff worries me . I hope and pray that you, me and everyone here will be soon be reunited with thier love ones the holidays is just around the corner.	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2009-08-27 13:05:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Senegal SECOND INTERVIEW concerns	QUOTE (WhidbeyGirl @ Aug 31 2009, 08:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (reeses16 @ Aug 31 2009, 02:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think you should bring everything you have. Were there somethings you thought were repetitive or unimportant for the first interview? Bring those things. Additionally, bring proof since the first interview up to the next one....make sure you photo copy and submit your passport (so you can have the trips since your wedding included in evidence, they may or may not ask for you passport, but if you copy it and included it on top of the new evidence they can't miss it). If I were in your position and was able to attend the interview. I would also get affidavits from friends or family members who were aware of my relationship and marriage. Best thing to do if talk with him more about his family and practice questions for the interview. If they ask something about his family and you don't know they answer day that, but provide some information that you do know. Let say they ask you were your sister in law works, You could say, "I know they name of the place where she works, but I know its in ____some general area because my hubby and I went to pick her up from work." Or I'm not sure where she works, but I know she gets off by X time, because the family has dinner together at 6." You should also research "Stokes" interview on VJ. During this interview they separate the couple and ask the the same questions, checking for inconsistencies. This could help you both prepare for the worst (and expect the best!). What did you send as evidence for the first interview? oh dear Lord I'm in trouble!! I've never met his family only talked to 1 sister 1 time. They live in Nigeria and he's in Senegal. I was in a car accident 13 years ago and received a brain injury that really effects my memory and learning new info negatively. Before the accident I had nearly photographic memory. Maybe I should bring documents of my injury???? I don't know maybe that would make things worse. arrrrrrrrrgh I hate stress!!!!!!!!!! I know that you are worried but I believe that your husband will be returning with you this time on your trip home , I will be praying for you	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2009-08-31 20:51:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Senegal SECOND INTERVIEW concerns	QUOTE (WhidbeyGirl @ Aug 30 2009, 06:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Any one have experience with 2nd interviews and what they are going to ask me??? I have the list of all the questions they asked my husband it's all my info so I know those answers. My concern is they are going to ask me questions about his family. The problem is that my memory SUCKS so it doesn't matter how much I go over his family information I have a hard time recalling it. All they said in their email to me was to bring things to support my case - whatever that means. I am wondering do you think it would have made a difference at the 1st interview if you had been there. I will be there for my wifes interview. We know almost everything about each other we have proof positive of our relationship and marriage. Even with all of this I feel like I have to be there with her for support and hopefully the interview won't be to difficult	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2009-08-31 09:08:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Dakar medical exams	My wifes interview is coming up soon we/I made a mistake on the DS230 we didnt put that she lived in her country from the age of 16 so she had to do the ds230 over again so next month maybe our month. She will travel from Conakry Guinea , to Dakar she will be there about 2wks, to do her paperwork and the medical(Dr. Hassian) was my best man at our wedding and is also her uncle. I will be there with her for atleast 7-10days before the interview and hopefully she will return home with me , and once again she has alot of relatives that lives there in Dakar but I want to stay at a good hotel we will need our space what if any hotels would you say is good to stay there for 10 days or more.	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2009-09-16 12:28:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Guinea	Hello everyone I writing this because I dont know what else to do. I am happy for everyone that has completed their visa journey and for everyone that has not I feel thier pain. My journey has been ongoing for the past 2 yrs and this past Dec I traveled to Africa (Conakry) for the 1stime in my life and I am happy and proud to say that I have been to my motherland. My wedding and stay there was extraordianary and I will never forget the way the whole city open thier arms to me. I love my family there and all of my new neighbors and friends that I met. My wedding date was on Dec 21,2008 and I remember my family and my beautiful wife next to me and I remember my family here in the states calling me all day and even my ex wife calling my wife because she was happy for me to finally get married again, but I also remember my Godfather/bestman Dr.Hassian sitting next to me looking like a proud parent and his phone ringing and ringing during the entire ceremony and also another uncle of my wife that was the Chief of Security there in Conakry and how his phone was ringing also, but what we later found out was they was trying to contact them and Dr Hassian because their President Conte was sick and he later died that night. So for the next few days we was under martial law because no one knew what the soldiers would do. But we was ok my family took very good care of me. Then a few days later the Capt Camara took over and took power and my wife and family said that this is a good thing, I asked them are you sure because I was in the Military myself and the military dont think like most people but for the the time being the whole country was happy everyone had lights, water , rice and sugar. Last night my wife texted me and said she could not sleep she had a nightmare she saw death all around her and people was running everywhere , I tried to reassure her that everything would be ok but I am worried myself, so I called her today and finally got through to her and I was talking to her and I could hear the gunshots from the police and the soldiers, Capt Camara who every liked 10mths does not want to give up the power(fathom that) I feel so helpless and powerless because my wife and my family is there and I am here waiting and waiting for NVC to complete our case we got a RFE because my wife didnt put that she lived in her country at the age of 16 my stupid mistake for not catching that. So far 16 people has been killed today and many more wounded. We as Americans have been living a very sheltered life as far as what is going on overseas and we are indeed blessed in so many ways and we just dont know it. So my prayers goes out to everyone here that is not with thier loveones and I hope that everyone is reunited with them asap. Now I can begin to imagine what the people in the 3rd world country is going through and the Middle East. May God Bless you all and Keep you and your loveones safe and secure	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2009-09-28 11:01:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Senegal K-1 visa approved!!!!	congratulations that is good news I am happy for you	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2009-09-13 05:36:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Senegal Interview worries	Hello everyone I just wanted to say that my wife passed the interview with no problems she speaks english but she made them speak French to her. They asked her about 3 ?s and asked me why do I love my wife, they asked me nothing else they asked for no pics, no texts, no proof nothing but the lady did ask me if I ever seen our VP when he comes to town I think that all of the examples I got from Visa Journey helped alot Thank you everyone and God Bless you all	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2009-11-08 13:31:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Keeping Track	Hello everyone I wanted to let everyone know how my journey is comin along on sept 10 i got a Noa or a Rfe because the documentation that I submitted was insufficient. It stated that I have not met with her during the past 2 yrs and that I needed more info that we have met in person from May 2 2006 until May 02 2008 or the date that I filed the petition, we honestly havent met in person since 23april06 so I was about 2 weeks short of the 2 yr time frame , so rules are rules and I will not presue the K-1 Visa anymore but what I will do is on Dec16 I will travel there check in with the Us embassy there get all of my paperwork and have a traditional marriage. I will be for about 3weeks , then I will return with all of the paperwork , pics , boarding pass, I have talked with her about this her elder sisters, aunts, uncles and father about all of this and this is the best route for us at this point. I will continue to check here at visa journey to for advice and to make sure that I am doing everything the right way.	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2008-09-20 09:20:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Keeping Track	I checked the site yesterday and today 07/17/08 and 07/18/08 and my file was updated both days I hope that everything is ok I havent recieved a call or email from them and I will check the mail like crazy all next week.	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2008-07-18 10:02:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Know any good places to stay in Dakar?	Hello and good luck what dates are you planning to be in Dakar??	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2010-09-17 19:51:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Gender roles and West Africans	I am American from Alabama living in Delaware my wife is from Conakry Guinea, and the best way I can describe our marriage is by the Isley Brothers song "Living for the love of you" I love it. She lets me help around the house when no one is around but when her/our aunt or family comes to visits she wont allow me to lift a finger. I wake everyday at 4am for work and I tries to let her sleep but she gets up with me and for dinner we sit and eat together. This past winter during the snow storm she tried to come outside and help me dig ourselves out she was more in da way but she was there the whole time with me, my wife my African family is wonderful and both of our family she is a blessing. We do everything together, go everyplace together. My life is great right now.	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2010-09-17 19:44:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	K3 Visa interview in Dakar	I know that times are hard but if you could try to be there at the interview. I went to my wife interview last yr. They called her up asked what was my kids names, and then when was the last time you seen your husband, she replied he is here, then they called me up asked me her brothers and sisters names and why I love my wife, before I could answer they said that she was approved. They asked me about the VP Joe Biden because he is from Delaware, also they asked my wife if I send any money to her and how and we showed them the Moneygram reciepts. THe whole interview lasted maybe 5minutes,. BTW on Nov 04 we gave birth to a lil girl, Djenabou Mary Stevens. Life is good,	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2010-11-09 19:36:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	DAKAR EMBASSY THREAD	Our Interview last yr lasted about 5minutes they asked my wife when did we get married, what is my kids name and when was the last time we saw each other. My wife answered all 3 questions and she said that I was here, they asked me my wife siblings name and why do I love my wife and before I could answer they said welcome to America to my wife. Goodluck and make sure that you are perpared for anything and confident and all of your paperwork is in order and you will be ok.	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2010-09-17 20:03:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Senegalese TV channels	Hi guys! We're busily preparing for my hubby's arrival on FRIDAY!!! eee! But-- he wants to be able to watch Senegalese tv-- RTS and S-something. Unfortunately, there isnt a way to get that from time warner, our cable company. Does anyone know if its available online? Thanks! Go to www.TVUplayer.com and download the Tvu player you can get hundreds of channels from almost every country including RTS.. Goodluck and be safe	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2011-04-13 14:01:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	So has anyone considered moving to Africa instead of living here in America	We are currently taking steps to move to Africa now, setting up a business and building a home for us now, were not trying to get rich off the backs of others, just want to support our families	Tiggi247	Male	Guinea	2012-02-04 12:25:00