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[Michele&Omer 0]

Hi Everyone!

I'm so sorry to keep you on pins and needles Joye!

I just got in a few hours ago from Ankara. And YES there is good news!!! We got the Visa!!! I still can't believe it! But I will give you all the details this weekend when I recuperate!

Thank you all for your good wishes, prayers, and advice throughout this whole process.

Sincerely,

Debbie & Resul

Wonderful to hear the visa is approved!!!!

When does Resul get here??

How did the visit with his family go?

Michele and Omer

[joyeann 0]

HAPPY DANCE!!

Congrats Deb!!! WWWoooooHHOoooo!!!!

[Deb_Res 0]

HAPPY DANCE!!

Congrats Deb!!! WWWoooooHHOoooo!!!!

Our interview was on July 20, 2006. Our interview time was 8:30am. Our lawyer told us to get there 3 hours early because it could take hours to get through security to get into the embassy. We got there at 6am. What a waste of time because there was no line and the security guard told us to come back at 8:15am! So we went and had breakfast!

The guards didn't start letting us in until 8:45am. They were very nice. Before we went through security, outside the doors a man was checking everyone's letters. Then he asked us for Resul's medical report and his 2 passport pictures, then he put it in a file, gave us a number/ticket and let us in the doors. It took us 2 mins. to get through security. We had a bottle of water and they had us drink it in front of them to make sure it was water and nothing harmful. Then they let us into the room. It reminded me of a big bank! There were 4 or 5 big windows on the left side of the room with a counter under the windows. The blinds were all shut closed. The rest of the room was set up with chairs in rows of 2. In the back of the room there was a UPS table and 2 workers. While sitting there, we heard a sound like a door bell! That signals you to look up at the digital board to see what number they are calling and what window you are to go to. We waited about 30 minuets before we were called. Prior to going into the embassy the man asked Resul if he wanted his interview in Turkish or English. Resul didn't want to risk anything so he told them Turkish. But when we started the interview the woman was American and was asking him questions in English. I could tell he didn't quite understand her totally, plus he was so nervous. So I tried to intervine and explain it to him. She stopped me because she said she wanted to see how much he could understand and how much help he would need. So I backed off from there. At times she would talk Turkish to him when she saw he clearly wasn't understanding her, but majority of the interview was in English. The woman was behind the glass window and had a microphone built into the window. And there was a microphone on the counter on our side of the window. There was an opening under the window where you slide papers in to her, just like a bank.

These are some of the questions she asked Resul:

-How did you both meet?

-What was the date you met?

-Were you looking to marry someone?

-Where and when did you meet in person?

-Where did you stay when you met?

-What does your fiancee do for a living?

-Then she named my place of employment and asked him what this name was.

-She asked him what his occupation was?

-What kind of work does he plan to do in the USA?

She said she had enough information, and I asked if she wanted to see any evidence that I had brought, i.e. more phone bills, emails to each other, cards/letters, pictures... She said no that's ok I have all of that here (but it was old evidence from Feb. when we first applied for the K-1. She didn't want to see any of our on going evidence). She started writing something and then she said we could take this over to the desk in the back and I asked her does this mean we got the visa? And she said YES!!! We were so shocked!!! Then we went to the UPS table and Resul gave them his address of where to send the visa. The whole interview took about 20 mins. In my opinion this has been the easiest part of this whole K-1 process so far! The woman interviewing us was nice, not overly friendly, but fair. It took about 7 days for Resul to get the UPS package with the visa in it.

Sorry to go on and on, but I tried to remember every detail so that I can possible help any other couple going for their interview through Ankara. Good luck to all of you!

~Debbie

[Deb_Res 0]

Hi Everyone!

I'm so sorry to keep you on pins and needles Joye!

I just got in a few hours ago from Ankara. And YES there is good news!!! We got the Visa!!! I still can't believe it! But I will give you all the details this weekend when I recuperate!

Thank you all for your good wishes, prayers, and advice throughout this whole process.

Sincerely,

Debbie & Resul

Wonderful to hear the visa is approved!!!!

When does Resul get here??

How did the visit with his family go?

Michele and Omer

Hi Michele and Omer,

Thanks for the good wishes! I still can't believe we got through this! Still seems like a dream! Resul won't be coming here for another 6-8 weeks because he has to save up for the expensive plane ticket! Plus he has to say good bye to all his family and friends . He's getting sad about this and so is his family, but they know he will be happy once he settles in. The visit went well with his family . They were very sweet! Couldn't speak a word of English, but Resul translated everything! We gave each other gifts and then his dad wanted to buy me a gold ring so we went shopping around until he found one for me. Then we went to dinner, had ice cream, and sat in the square and talked and enjoyed the cool evening breeze! :They only stayed one day because his dad had to go back to work. But it was very nice of them to come for the day. So now I have to be patient and count the days for Resul to get here!

Take care!

~Debbie

[Ctrl+alt+delete 0]

CONGRATULATIONS

I am so happy for you guys!! So soon now

Best wishes,

Peace to All,

Debra

[Simurg 0]

HAPPY DANCE!!

Congrats Deb!!! WWWoooooHHOoooo!!!!

Our interview was on July 20, 2006. Our interview time was 8:30am. Our lawyer told us to get there 3 hours early because it could take hours to get through security to get into the embassy. We got there at 6am. What a waste of time because there was no line and the security guard told us to come back at 8:15am! So we went and had breakfast!

The guards didn't start letting us in until 8:45am. They were very nice. Before we went through security, outside the doors a man was checking everyone's letters. Then he asked us for Resul's medical report and his 2 passport pictures, then he put it in a file, gave us a number/ticket and let us in the doors. It took us 2 mins. to get through security. We had a bottle of water and they had us drink it in front of them to make sure it was water and nothing harmful. Then they let us into the room. It reminded me of a big bank! There were 4 or 5 big windows on the left side of the room with a counter under the windows. The blinds were all shut closed. The rest of the room was set up with chairs in rows of 2. In the back of the room there was a UPS table and 2 workers. While sitting there, we heard a sound like a door bell! That signals you to look up at the digital board to see what number they are calling and what window you are to go to. We waited about 30 minuets before we were called. Prior to going into the embassy the man asked Resul if he wanted his interview in Turkish or English. Resul didn't want to risk anything so he told them Turkish. But when we started the interview the woman was American and was asking him questions in English. I could tell he didn't quite understand her totally, plus he was so nervous. So I tried to intervine and explain it to him. She stopped me because she said she wanted to see how much he could understand and how much help he would need. So I backed off from there. At times she would talk Turkish to him when she saw he clearly wasn't understanding her, but majority of the interview was in English. The woman was behind the glass window and had a microphone built into the window. And there was a microphone on the counter on our side of the window. There was an opening under the window where you slide papers in to her, just like a bank.

These are some of the questions she asked Resul:

-How did you both meet?

-What was the date you met?

-Were you looking to marry someone?

-Where and when did you meet in person?

-Where did you stay when you met?

-What does your fiancee do for a living?

-Then she named my place of employment and asked him what this name was.

-She asked him what his occupation was?

-What kind of work does he plan to do in the USA?

She said she had enough information, and I asked if she wanted to see any evidence that I had brought, i.e. more phone bills, emails to each other, cards/letters, pictures... She said no that's ok I have all of that here (but it was old evidence from Feb. when we first applied for the K-1. She didn't want to see any of our on going evidence). She started writing something and then she said we could take this over to the desk in the back and I asked her does this mean we got the visa? And she said YES!!! We were so shocked!!! Then we went to the UPS table and Resul gave them his address of where to send the visa. The whole interview took about 20 mins. In my opinion this has been the easiest part of this whole K-1 process so far! The woman interviewing us was nice, not overly friendly, but fair. It took about 7 days for Resul to get the UPS package with the visa in it.

Sorry to go on and on, but I tried to remember every detail so that I can possible help any other couple going for their interview through Ankara. Good luck to all of you!

~Debbie

Congratulations,

I am happy both of you. You are in the next step now. Be happy forever.

Thanks for the details. It will helps us very much. I am worried about mt passport. Our interview is on 14th and our flight is on 21th of August. If I get my passport 7 days later, we will have some problems then.

My fiance will be there with me for the interview. I think it is good thing. Because I will be nervous normally and I will forget some of the informations about us. Will he be able to help me during the interview or will s/he ask questions to him directly? What is your suggestion?

Isil.

[joyeann 0]

Hey Debbie!! 6-8 weeks is going to fly!!

Ali is back in Turkey He went and dropped off our papers and his passport... lets just hope he gets the visa!! He said that they will review his papers again and he should get his visa in 2-3 days.. He has already reserved a flight for the 1st of September I have a feeling my nerves are going to be on edge for the next couple days lol.

I am so glad it went well for you Debbie!! Your honey will be with you soon!! Best of all, you can finish the rest of the journey without being apart!!

Joye

[joyeann 0]

UPDATE:

VISA IN HAND!!! WOOOHOOO WOOT WOOT

[Michele&Omer 0]

UPDATE:

VISA IN HAND!!! WOOOHOOO WOOT WOOT

Wonderful news!!!! Congratulations!!!!!

[Deb_Res 0]

UPDATE:

VISA IN HAND!!! WOOOHOOO WOOT WOOT

Excellent news Joye!!! WOOOHOOO !!! I'm so happy for you and Ali!!! Finally you'll be together in the US!!! I wish you both the best!!!

~Debbie

[Deb_Res 0]

HAPPY DANCE!!

Congrats Deb!!! WWWoooooHHOoooo!!!!

Our interview was on July 20, 2006. Our interview time was 8:30am. Our lawyer told us to get there 3 hours early because it could take hours to get through security to get into the embassy. We got there at 6am. What a waste of time because there was no line and the security guard told us to come back at 8:15am! So we went and had breakfast!

The guards didn't start letting us in until 8:45am. They were very nice. Before we went through security, outside the doors a man was checking everyone's letters. Then he asked us for Resul's medical report and his 2 passport pictures, then he put it in a file, gave us a number/ticket and let us in the doors. It took us 2 mins. to get through security. We had a bottle of water and they had us drink it in front of them to make sure it was water and nothing harmful. Then they let us into the room. It reminded me of a big bank! There were 4 or 5 big windows on the left side of the room with a counter under the windows. The blinds were all shut closed. The rest of the room was set up with chairs in rows of 2. In the back of the room there was a UPS table and 2 workers. While sitting there, we heard a sound like a door bell! That signals you to look up at the digital board to see what number they are calling and what window you are to go to. We waited about 30 minuets before we were called. Prior to going into the embassy the man asked Resul if he wanted his interview in Turkish or English. Resul didn't want to risk anything so he told them Turkish. But when we started the interview the woman was American and was asking him questions in English. I could tell he didn't quite understand her totally, plus he was so nervous. So I tried to intervine and explain it to him. She stopped me because she said she wanted to see how much he could understand and how much help he would need. So I backed off from there. At times she would talk Turkish to him when she saw he clearly wasn't understanding her, but majority of the interview was in English. The woman was behind the glass window and had a microphone built into the window. And there was a microphone on the counter on our side of the window. There was an opening under the window where you slide papers in to her, just like a bank.

These are some of the questions she asked Resul:

-How did you both meet?

-What was the date you met?

-Were you looking to marry someone?

-Where and when did you meet in person?

-Where did you stay when you met?

-What does your fiancee do for a living?

-Then she named my place of employment and asked him what this name was.

-She asked him what his occupation was?

-What kind of work does he plan to do in the USA?

She said she had enough information, and I asked if she wanted to see any evidence that I had brought, i.e. more phone bills, emails to each other, cards/letters, pictures... She said no that's ok I have all of that here (but it was old evidence from Feb. when we first applied for the K-1. She didn't want to see any of our on going evidence). She started writing something and then she said we could take this over to the desk in the back and I asked her does this mean we got the visa? And she said YES!!! We were so shocked!!! Then we went to the UPS table and Resul gave them his address of where to send the visa. The whole interview took about 20 mins. In my opinion this has been the easiest part of this whole K-1 process so far! The woman interviewing us was nice, not overly friendly, but fair. It took about 7 days for Resul to get the UPS package with the visa in it.

Sorry to go on and on, but I tried to remember every detail so that I can possible help any other couple going for their interview through Ankara. Good luck to all of you!

~Debbie

Congratulations,

I am happy both of you. You are in the next step now. Be happy forever.

Thanks for the details. It will helps us very much. I am worried about mt passport. Our interview is on 14th and our flight is on 21th of August. If I get my passport 7 days later, we will have some problems then.

My fiance will be there with me for the interview. I think it is good thing. Because I will be nervous normally and I will forget some of the informations about us. Will he be able to help me during the interview or will s/he ask questions to him directly? What is your suggestion?

Isil.

Hi Isil,

Only 3 more days till your interview!!! I wish you and your sweetie the best of luck! I know at the interview the woman really had no questions for me. I wouldn't answer questions for Resul, I would only try to explain her question to him if I saw he wasn't understanding her. If he still didn't understand (because he was so nervous!) then the woman would ask him in Turkish. The whole point is for them to see if you know what they are asking, they don't want to know if the USC knows. Don't worry you'll be fine! If you're honest you'll have nothing to worry about. Plus your sweetie will be with you and I think that really makes a difference in the embassy's eyes. I really think that if I weren't with Resul for his interview he probably wouldn't have received the visa. So good luck Isil !!! I can't wait to hear the good news

~Debbie

[Deb_Res 0]

Good luck tomorrow Isil ... Can't wait to hear that you got the visa!!!

~Debbie

Edited August 14, 2006 by Deb_Res

[iceyspots 0]

UPDATE:

VISA IN HAND!!! WOOOHOOO WOOT WOOT

congrats :)

[Simurg 0]

hello my friends,

as you know we had an interview today. it was excellent. because we got our visa easily. B) B)

im really happy right now. i was vbery nervous before the interview. but my fiance was there with me and he talked to the counselor lady. i think she likes him she asked 3 questions and that was it. it was amazing and it is still unbelievable for me.

thanks for everyone.

[Deb_Res 0]

hello my friends,

as you know we had an interview today. it was excellent. because we got our visa easily. B) B)

im really happy right now. i was vbery nervous before the interview. but my fiance was there with me and he talked to the counselor lady. i think she likes him she asked 3 questions and that was it. it was amazing and it is still unbelievable for me.

thanks for everyone.

Congrats Isil I'm so happy for you and your honey!!! I knew you'd do fine!!! Enjoy your time with your honey!!!

~Debbie