Nairobi Embassy Thread!

[Madwoman 2]

seems this forum is dead...no one going for interviews in nairobi nowadays? we need your experiences

Hi Betal!

Welcome to this thread! Ok, so yes, it is a little slow here nowadays But if you read through these past posts, you will see a lot of information! My SO went through the NAirobi Embassy in Jan 2009, and I have written all about that experience here in this thread. Please read the information (I think around page 7 or so) and if you have any specific questions we will be happy to respond! I have my settings so if there is a new post here I get an e-mail, so I will know if someone posts here. Where are you from? Is it your SO or yourself who is going through Nairobi? The Nairobi embassy is one of the easiest to go through (in our experience)--just a long wait, but the questions are pretty straight forward.

So, be sure to read the past posts and ask questions and we will do our best to answer them!

Good luck!

[lostinlove03 2]

Hi Betal!

Welcome to this thread! Ok, so yes, it is a little slow here nowadays But if you read through these past posts, you will see a lot of information! My SO went through the NAirobi Embassy in Jan 2009, and I have written all about that experience here in this thread. Please read the information (I think around page 7 or so) and if you have any specific questions we will be happy to respond! I have my settings so if there is a new post here I get an e-mail, so I will know if someone posts here. Where are you from? Is it your SO or yourself who is going through Nairobi? The Nairobi embassy is one of the easiest to go through (in our experience)--just a long wait, but the questions are pretty straight forward.

So, be sure to read the past posts and ask questions and we will do our best to answer them!

Good luck!

Hi!

We just went through the Nairobi Embassy on 429/10 (last Thursday). I guess we are in AP but the guy said we should have an answer within 2 weeks. I came to Kenya to be at the interview, the interview was straight fwd and really no issues, the interviewer was very nice. I just hope we hear something by next Thursday.

[Madwoman 2]

Hi!

We just went through the Nairobi Embassy on 429/10 (last Thursday). I guess we are in AP but the guy said we should have an answer within 2 weeks. I came to Kenya to be at the interview, the interview was straight fwd and really no issues, the interviewer was very nice. I just hope we hear something by next Thursday.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! :dance: :dance: Where are you from and how did you meet?

[lostinlove03 2]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! :dance: :dance: Where are you from and how did you meet?

Hi,

Thanks for the congrats but we haven't celebrated yet. We are very worried since we are in "AP." My fiance is a doctor and we met at the hospital when he came to the U.S on clinical rotations.

Madwoman--do you know of anyone who went through AP at the Nairobi embassy or what is the best way to get intouch with them...calling them is challenging---they hardly pick-up the phone.

[katie & sifa 25]

Hmm, I wonder if it's like one of those issues where he has a common name and they are just doing additional background checks? Still, sounds like good news!

I had a little more luck in emailing the Embassy instead of calling - they took a few days to get back to me but usually did eventually send me the info I needed back!

[lostinlove03 2]

Hmm, I wonder if it's like one of those issues where he has a common name and they are just doing additional background checks? Still, sounds like good news!

I had a little more luck in emailing the Embassy instead of calling - they took a few days to get back to me but usually did eventually send me the info I needed back!

Hi Katie,

Good to hear from you. I was actually thinking of e-mailing you. How is married life going? I hope you and sifa are well. Actually, he doesn't have a common name---but I really hope it is just a name check (since---they didn't check AP on the blue slip). The last time he came to the U.S they did the same thing but called him back within 2 days to come pick-up his visa. I'm just tired of waiting and not knowing. And, I miss him and Kenya soooo much!! Okay....today is a really tough day for me. :***(

[katie & sifa 25]

Hi Katie,

Good to hear from you. I was actually thinking of e-mailing you. How is married life going? I hope you and sifa are well. Actually, he doesn't have a common name---but I really hope it is just a name check (since---they didn't check AP on the blue slip). The last time he came to the U.S they did the same thing but called him back within 2 days to come pick-up his visa. I'm just tired of waiting and not knowing. And, I miss him and Kenya soooo much!! Okay....today is a really tough day for me. :***(

Married life is great We are really happy! Getting ready to start the AOS process - we are sending that packet in on Monday.

I am sure this must be a really frustrating time but I have faith he'll get the visa soon!!

[Madwoman 2]

Married life is great We are really happy! Getting ready to start the AOS process - we are sending that packet in on Monday.

I am sure this must be a really frustrating time but I have faith he'll get the visa soon!!

I can't comment too much on the AP...however I have heard of others experiencing this and they always ended up with their visa in hand. I know about the pain of waiting... hang in there! You are almost at the end of the tunnel!!!! :thumbs:

If your fiance has already traveled to the US without problems that is a good sign

[Madwoman 2]

Married life is great We are really happy! Getting ready to start the AOS process - we are sending that packet in on Monday.

I am sure this must be a really frustrating time but I have faith he'll get the visa soon!!

By the way Katie and Sifa --- congratulations on newlywed bliss!!!! I remember sending our AOS packet out about the same time as you and we were approved in August. Where are you sending the packet from? Good luck!!!!

[katie & sifa 25]

By the way Katie and Sifa --- congratulations on newlywed bliss!!!! I remember sending our AOS packet out about the same time as you and we were approved in August. Where are you sending the packet from? Good luck!!!!

Thanks!! I think this go round I'm more excited than nervous. It's really helpful going through the AOS process with Sifa HERE instead of in Kenya. I think it calmed us both down significantly. We live in Dallas, TX, so sending the packet from here

[lostinlove03 2]

Married life is great We are really happy! Getting ready to start the AOS process - we are sending that packet in on Monday.

I am sure this must be a really frustrating time but I have faith he'll get the visa soon!!

Great to hear your enjoying married life! Thanks for the support and encouraging words--you've been wonderful through-out my journey!!

I can't comment too much on the AP...however I have heard of others experiencing this and they always ended up with their visa in hand. I know about the pain of waiting... hang in there! You are almost at the end of the tunnel!!!! :thumbs:

If your fiance has already traveled to the US without problems that is a good sign

Thanks Madwoman---that is helpful to know. Yes, he has traveled and lived here for 6 months, left on time, no problems at all. I hope that helps us. Please keep us in your prayers!!

[katie & sifa 25]

Great to hear your enjoying married life! Thanks for the support and encouraging words--you've been wonderful through-out my journey!!

We East Africa fiance(e)s/spouses have to stick together - seems like we are few and far between sometimes Still a few days to go until you reach the 2 week mark...I am praying that you get good news by the end of the week!!

[lostinlove03 2]

We East Africa fiance(e)s/spouses have to stick together - seems like we are few and far between sometimes Still a few days to go until you reach the 2 week mark...I am praying that you get good news by the end of the week!!

Thanks katie!!! Your so sweet. Tomorrow is our 2 week mark.

Does anyone know if I have an avenues to "push" or "seek" info when we are in AP at the embassy level?

[shefellfromheaven 18]

Hi all.

im in school been so busy . I thank the Lord for His GRACE and MERCY

Lostin love welcome. Hold on AP is better that a straight denial. YOu will do fine just a bit of patience

[lostinlove03 2]

Thanks shefellfromheaven!

So, I browsed through other posts last night and someone had recommended to call DoS to check status of visa if case is in AP. And, I just did that today. I found out our case is in AP. : ( And, the lady was nice she told me I could call back everyday but no information could be given out and nothing can be done to "push" the AP through. She said a year ago, they could see what was going on but not any longer. And, she said AP could take days to weeks to months. I'm so sad!!!!