Nairobi Embassy Thread!

[KASH2011 382]

Hi again everyone, he was approved! Planning to move in early April. I have yet to hear his story about the morning's adventures but I'll post it in the reviews to help others. Thanks!!!

Congrats!

[shannonnoelle 2]

hi guys,

quick question re:vaccinations.

my husband has health insurance in uganda, so he can get his vaccines pretty much free here, rather than paying in Nairobi. Which vaccines are required? i've been told that there are 4 specifically that they ensure adults have pre interview. can anyone shed some light?

thanks in advance.

also i had case complete march 4th. any ideas how long the wait for interview date will be? im cr1 visa, so nvc has told me they will schedule me, just curious about how long the wait might be. praying it will be before june.

[KASH2011 382]

This thread is so silent?

[shannonnoelle 2]

I know lol

I am awaiting an interview date. Case was completed March 4th. I wish there was someone else going through the embassy with similar timeframe, I feel all alone

[KASH2011 382]

I know lol

I am awaiting an interview date. Case was completed March 4th. I wish there was someone else going through the embassy with similar timeframe, I feel all alone

All the best of luck to you! Hopefully an interview date becomes available soon (it's usually anywhere within 120 days after case file being complete)!

[Mwar 14]

Hi all,

Hoping to get more people responding to this thread. Good luck to you all. I haven't started yet, gathering paperwork for now, but will be joining you soon

[Ambasa73 45]

This thread is so silent?

Hi there! Hopefully it won't be silent any more....I'm a newbie and have lots of questions! If you check my timeline, you will realize that I'm still in for a long wait but I thought I would be proactive and find out about some of the things that are needed....I've outlined them below:-

1. How will I know once NVC sends my documents to the Embassy? Will they contact me, if yes through what medium? I've checked the I-129F form and neither my phone number nor email address was given....maybe through the petitioner?

2. I have no vaccination records, neither does my 18 yr old son, but my 8 yr old daughter has(by the way, I'm a K1/K2 beneficiary), will the doctor determine what vaccines we need or do we need to make arrangements to get all the vaccines? Can we embark on getting the vaccines now or it has to be done by IOM?

3. I've read some conflicting information about interview scheduling; Does the embassy call to schedule the interview or do you have to do it the same way you schedule an interview for a non-immigrant visa?

I have lots of questions....

[loveyourlife 2]

Hi all!

I was very active on this board back in 2012/2013 when my husband was immigrating on an CR1 visa. My husband had a great and easy experience with the Nairobi embassy back in 2013. Now we are currently going through the process again for my stepdaughter. We are at the NVC stage waiting for her case complete notification and then we will also be awaiting the interview date to be scheduled. Please let me know if I can help to answer any questions as I will be happy to if I know the answer. Best wishes to all.

[loveyourlife 2]

hi guys,

quick question re:vaccinations.

my husband has health insurance in uganda, so he can get his vaccines pretty much free here, rather than paying in Nairobi. Which vaccines are required? i've been told that there are 4 specifically that they ensure adults have pre interview. can anyone shed some light?

thanks in advance.

also i had case complete march 4th. any ideas how long the wait for interview date will be? im cr1 visa, so nvc has told me they will schedule me, just curious about how long the wait might be. praying it will be before june.

Hi shannonnoelle,

He can get his vaccinations in Uganda as long as he takes his vaccination records to show proof of vaccination (that is what my husband did back in 2013 and they had no problem with it at IOM in Nairobi). You can find the list of vaccinations required on the USCIS,gov website. I believe tetanus, the Hepatitis A and B series, Measles, Mumps, and Rubella but you will have to check on the others. Back in 2013, it took about 6 weeks from case complete before they scheduled his interview. The interview was scheduled for the end of the next month. Hopefully they scheduled you at the beginning of this month for June or July. Best wishes as you near the end of this long and difficult process of waiting!

[loveyourlife 2]

Hi there! Hopefully it won't be silent any more....I'm a newbie and have lots of questions! If you check my timeline, you will realize that I'm still in for a long wait but I thought I would be proactive and find out about some of the things that are needed....I've outlined them below:-

1. How will I know once NVC sends my documents to the Embassy? Will they contact me, if yes through what medium? I've checked the I-129F form and neither my phone number nor email address was given....maybe through the petitioner?

2. I have no vaccination records, neither does my 18 yr old son, but my 8 yr old daughter has(by the way, I'm a K1/K2 beneficiary), will the doctor determine what vaccines we need or do we need to make arrangements to get all the vaccines? Can we embark on getting the vaccines now or it has to be done by IOM?

3. I've read some conflicting information about interview scheduling; Does the embassy call to schedule the interview or do you have to do it the same way you schedule an interview for a non-immigrant visa?

I have lots of questions....

Hi Ambasa73,

Wishing you the best as you continue to move forward on this immigration process for you and your family.

1. You or the petitioner should be able to check the case status from NVC at the ceac.state.gov website to see if the case is still at NVC or if it has been sent on to Nairobi as long as you have your case number. The petitioner can also call NVC to check if the documents have left NVC and been received at the embassy yet. If the petitioner is listed as your agent (contact person) they will receive all notifications to their phone number or email address on your behalf.

2. My husband also did not have a vaccination record. He was able to get some of his vaccinations in Uganda but got the last one or two at IOM in Nairobi because he was unsure if he would need all the vaccines. Long story short, you can get them done now as long as you know which ones you need. Just make sure to get a vaccination record that you can show to IOM when you go there.

3. I may be incorrect as we were IR1/IR2 visas, but I believe unless things have changed K1/K2 immigrants get the opportunity to schedule your own interview times via an online portal that you will be given access to once your case is complete at NVC. Anyone feel free to correct me if that has changed in the past few years.

Best of luck!

[Ambasa73 45]

Hi Ambasa73,

Wishing you the best as you continue to move forward on this immigration process for you and your family.

1. You or the petitioner should be able to check the case status from NVC at the ceac.state.gov website to see if the case is still at NVC or if it has been sent on to Nairobi as long as you have your case number. The petitioner can also call NVC to check if the documents have left NVC and been received at the embassy yet. If the petitioner is listed as your agent (contact person) they will receive all notifications to their phone number or email address on your behalf.

2. My husband also did not have a vaccination record. He was able to get some of his vaccinations in Uganda but got the last one or two at IOM in Nairobi because he was unsure if he would need all the vaccines. Long story short, you can get them done now as long as you know which ones you need. Just make sure to get a vaccination record that you can show to IOM when you go there.

3. I may be incorrect as we were IR1/IR2 visas, but I believe unless things have changed K1/K2 immigrants get the opportunity to schedule your own interview times via an online portal that you will be given access to once your case is complete at NVC. Anyone feel free to correct me if that has changed in the past few years.

Best of luck!

[Mwar 14]

Hi there! Hopefully it won't be silent any more....I'm a newbie and have lots of questions! If you check my timeline, you will realize that I'm still in for a long wait but I thought I would be proactive and find out about some of the things that are needed....I've outlined them below:-

1. How will I know once NVC sends my documents to the Embassy? Will they contact me, if yes through what medium? I've checked the I-129F form and neither my phone number nor email address was given....maybe through the petitioner?

2. I have no vaccination records, neither does my 18 yr old son, but my 8 yr old daughter has(by the way, I'm a K1/K2 beneficiary), will the doctor determine what vaccines we need or do we need to make arrangements to get all the vaccines? Can we embark on getting the vaccines now or it has to be done by IOM?

3. I've read some conflicting information about interview scheduling; Does the embassy call to schedule the interview or do you have to do it the same way you schedule an interview for a non-immigrant visa?

I have lots of questions....

Woohoo.. some activity!

2. For vaccination records, I have read they aren't really required for K1. They are required for AOS which is CR/IR. However, if you feel you want to get them, just walk into a doctors office and ask them for it. Nowadays they give a little card when you get vaccinated. For vaccines like MMR and tetanus, as a Kenyan child, you more than likely got them. There is also a test 1 can do if required to verify that you have the antibodies.

On the WHO site, you'll realize there are some vaccines you can't get now, if you had never gotten them before.

3. My friend who completed her K1 had to schedule the interview herself, after she was done with the medical.

[Ambasa73 45]

Thanks so much loveyourlife! Sorry I just realized I quoted you but did not say anything! Still trying to figure out how everything works here :-)

Woohoo.. some activity!

2. For vaccination records, I have read they aren't really required for K1. They are required for AOS which is CR/IR. However, if you feel you want to get them, just walk into a doctors office and ask them for it. Nowadays they give a little card when you get vaccinated. For vaccines like MMR and tetanus, as a Kenyan child, you more than likely got them. There is also a test 1 can do if required to verify that you have the antibodies.

On the WHO site, you'll realize there are some vaccines you can't get now, if you had never gotten them before.

3. My friend who completed her K1 had to schedule the interview herself, after she was done with the medical.

Thanks Mwar! Are you also in this journey? K1 or CR?

[Mwar 14]

Thanks so much loveyourlife! Sorry I just realized I quoted you but did not say anything! Still trying to figure out how everything works here :-)

Thanks Mwar! Are you also in this journey? K1 or CR?

My journey hasn't began yet. Still researching to determine best path.

Do you plan on asking for an expedite, with the current political climate in Kenya?

[Ambasa73 45]

My journey hasn't began yet. Still researching to determine best path.

Do you plan on asking for an expedite, with the current political climate in Kenya?

Well, granted the political climate is not the best but it's not that bad to warrant an expedite. In any case, the only reason I'm moving is because home is where the heart is...