Nairobi Embassy Thread!

[katie & sifa 25]

Hi all,

I'm in Kenya. My interview is next week. I had nightmares about the blond lady last night. I wish she'd just disappear for a few days or go on holidays far away. lol

You'll do great! Just chiming in to add my support Fingers crossed you don't cross the blonde and everything is smooth sailing Have fun in Kenya!

[Nyosh 5]

Hi all,

I'm in Kenya. My interview is next week. I had nightmares about the blond lady last night. I wish she'd just disappear for a few days or go on holidays far away. lol

Good luck Cotton Candy, hope you dont get that blonde lady. You are going to be fine . Keeping my fingers crossed for you . Enjoy your stay in Kenya. I know you love it, its such a great place. Homesick.....

Let us know how your interview goes. All the best and be blessed.

Good luck, Cotton Candy!

We finally got confirmation from the embassy that our petition is there, so yesterday we were able to access the online payment/scheduling system and get the Mpesa PDF. Aaron is going to try to get the payment made today, and then it's scheduling time! And after that, time for me to get documents ready, buy my ticket, and send wedding save-the-date emails (all the wedding deposits are transferable, of course)

Already?? That was fast! All the best in the preparation and all the other stuff that you have to do before the interview. Be blessed.

[Beaulahluo 1]

Good luck, Cotton Candy!

We finally got confirmation from the embassy that our petition is there, so yesterday we were able to access the online payment/scheduling system and get the Mpesa PDF. Aaron is going to try to get the payment made today, and then it's scheduling time! And after that, time for me to get documents ready, buy my ticket, and send wedding save-the-date emails (all the wedding deposits are transferable, of course)

We are SO excited for you and Aaron! Keep us posted on EVERYTHING!! Wishing you the best of luck and sending prayers your way too!

[afoyoswa 178]

We are SO excited for you and Aaron! Keep us posted on EVERYTHING!! Wishing you the best of luck and sending prayers your way too!

Thanks, Erin! I keep putting off the updates because there's always another BIG one right around the corner so it seems more sensible to wait. Hoping for an announce-able one very, very soon, though! Watch your email. How's everything in Utah?

Oh, and you should update your signature!

[afoyoswa 178]

Okay....so, Aaron got the payment made on Friday, but when we tried to enter the MRV receipt # on the embassy website later that night, the website kept rejecting it and returning a message about "Invalid PIN." We figured we just need to wait, because the M-pesa slip had said that if the payment was made after 3:00pm then the payment would not be available to use until the following business day, and he made it at 2:35pm. I also remember something about how once you enter the payment confirmation information on the website, you also have to wait some period of time before scheduling the appointment?

I just went back to the embassy website. This time, it accepted the MRV receipt # without a problem, and then let me access the appointment calendar, but the first available appointment showing up is...Nov. 5?!?!? Is this for real? I.e. if I can see the appointment calendar, does that mean that everything has processed as it should and those are really the next possible dates, or is there some chance that I could go back later and see dates sometime in this millennium? (Exaggerating a little, but...ack. November?)

[Ben and Jill 37]

Okay....so, Aaron got the payment made on Friday, but when we tried to enter the MRV receipt # on the embassy website later that night, the website kept rejecting it and returning a message about "Invalid PIN." We figured we just need to wait, because the M-pesa slip had said that if the payment was made after 3:00pm then the payment would not be available to use until the following business day, and he made it at 2:35pm. I also remember something about how once you enter the payment confirmation information on the website, you also have to wait some period of time before scheduling the appointment? THAT'S CORRECT.

I just went back to the embassy website. This time, it accepted the MRV receipt # without a problem, and then let me access the appointment calendar, but the first available appointment showing up is...Nov. 5?!?!? Is this for real? I.e. if I can see the appointment calendar, does that mean that everything has processed as it should and those are really the next possible dates, or is there some chance that I could go back later and see dates sometime in this millennium? (Exaggerating a little, but...ack. November?)

Everything processed correctly if you can view the interview calendar. Wow, November...that's something else. Typically, for K-1's it's only been a couple weeks at best. I would go ahead and get something scheduled, and you have the ability to keep checking the calendar and are able to change it if someone cancels or something else pops up sooner. I tried, but the dates kept getting further away. So, it's best to schedule it now and then change it if you can. Congrats for coming this far!

Edited September 10, 2012 by Ben and Jill

[Cotton Candy 0]

Hey good people!

Guess what? The blonde lady hasn't gone anywhere! But she's been nice to me!!!

YAY, I got approved!!

[afoyoswa 178]

Hey good people!

Guess what? The blonde lady hasn't gone anywhere! But she's been nice to me!!!

YAY, I got approved!!

Congratulations!

Everything processed correctly if you can view the interview calendar. Wow, November...that's something else. Typically, for K-1's it's only been a couple weeks at best. I would go ahead and get something scheduled, and you have the ability to keep checking the calendar and are able to change it if someone cancels or something else pops up sooner. I tried, but the dates kept getting further away. So, it's best to schedule it now and then change it if you can. Congrats for coming this far!

[afoyoswa 178]

Hi,

I scheduled my interview appointment this morning (with great assistance from Gloria - G & Oxy)and I made a print screen of the interview calender. You may find the dates available.

Wow. I'm just looking back at this post, and I'm having a hard time believing that within the last 13 days, all of the appointments from now until November have been taken? Really??? [since the image isn't showing up in the quoted post: on Aug. 28, there were appointments available as soon as Aug. 30 and practically every day in September.]

I just cannot express how very, very tired I am of this whole process at this precise moment in time.

Edited September 10, 2012 by afoyoswa

[Cotton Candy 0]

Congratulations!

Hey Joy, when I checked the calender today, it did say that the next available date is in 56 days, I was surprised. I know that's a long time to wait, especially when you have everything prepared. You can check everyday if someone has cancelled theirs and there are available slots. Maybe someone else can help you.

[Cotton Candy 0]

Wow. I'm just looking back at this post, and I'm having a hard time believing that within the last 13 days, all of the appointments from now until November have been taken? Really??? [since the image isn't showing up in the quoted post: on Aug. 28, there were appointments available as soon as Aug. 30 and practically every day in September.]

I just cannot express how very, very tired I am of this whole process at this precise moment in time.

Right. When I scheduled, the whole month was available. And this morning, when I logged in, I see that the next available date is in 56 days. When does the NOA2 expires?

[katie & sifa 25]

Hey good people!

Guess what? The blonde lady hasn't gone anywhere! But she's been nice to me!!!

YAY, I got approved!!

YAAAAY!!! Congratulations :dance: - Awesome news!!!

[Ben and Jill 37]

Hey good people!

Guess what? The blonde lady hasn't gone anywhere! But she's been nice to me!!!

YAY, I got approved!!

Ha! that's FABULOUS!!!! You did it...I'm so happy she was in a good mood for you! Congrats Cotton! I'm sooooo very, very happy for you!! GOD BLESS, xoxoxoxoxo.

[Ben and Jill 37]

Wow. I'm just looking back at this post, and I'm having a hard time believing that within the last 13 days, all of the appointments from now until November have been taken? Really??? [since the image isn't showing up in the quoted post: on Aug. 28, there were appointments available as soon as Aug. 30 and practically every day in September.]

I just cannot express how very, very tired I am of this whole process at this precise moment in time.

Joy, it'll be OK. Yes, it's a very, very tiring and draining process, but I promise you...you will get through it shining bright in the end. If you can survive this, you can survive anything, lol. Try to hang in there, honey. We're all here for you~

[G & Oxy 1]

Hey good people!

Guess what? The blonde lady hasn't gone anywhere! But she's been nice to me!!!

YAY, I got approved!!

congratulations

I'm so happy for you and yours