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Hi just wondering what some other timelines are from Cairo Egypt. My husband and I filed the petition DCF, I am now back in the states and my husband is still in Egypt. He send packet 3 October 23 and he got his interview letter today October 11 but his interview isnt until December 22. That seems like a long time has anyone else experienced this much time for their interview or what are some of your thoughts on that? I thought maybe he would get his interview in like 2 weeks or so after packet 3 so I am a little concerned. Any suggestions??? Thanks

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Hi just wondering what some other timelines are from Cairo Egypt. My husband and I filed the petition DCF, I am now back in the states and my husband is still in Egypt. He send packet 3 October 23 and he got his interview letter today October 11 but his interview isnt until December 22. That seems like a long time has anyone else experienced this much time for their interview or what are some of your thoughts on that? I thought maybe he would get his interview in like 2 weeks or so after packet 3 so I am a little concerned. Any suggestions??? Thanks

Yeah...for some reason they've slowed down in Cairo. I have an interview for the same day and also sent it at the end of October. I think Aya&John are also waiting. I was not expecting it to take that long either.. :blink:

6-22-09 - Filed petition at embassy in Cairo

8-12-09 - Contacted DOS for info on petition...found out petition is filed incorrectly...

8-12-09 - Tried contacting embassy with new info...no response for 3 days..

8-15-09 - Made appt to resubmit petition on 8-17

8-17-09 - CO at embassy informed us that correction was made and petition sent to Athens for approval.

8-26-09 - Petition approved by Athens USCIS

8-28-09 - Petition mailed to Cairo by Dipl. Pouch via Washington DC.

9-29-09 - Petition arrive at Cairo....

10-12-09 - Package 3 arrived and also sent back same day...

11-10-09 - Package 4 arrived

12-22-09 - Interview date - APPROVED

12-23-09 - DOS says Visa Issued

12-30-09 - Visa in hand

12-31-09 - Enshallah arrive back home :)

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Hi just wondering what some other timelines are from Cairo Egypt. My husband and I filed the petition DCF, I am now back in the states and my husband is still in Egypt. He send packet 3 October 23 and he got his interview letter today October 11 but his interview isnt until December 22. That seems like a long time has anyone else experienced this much time for their interview or what are some of your thoughts on that? I thought maybe he would get his interview in like 2 weeks or so after packet 3 so I am a little concerned. Any suggestions??? Thanks

Yeah...for some reason they've slowed down in Cairo. I have an interview for the same day and also sent it at the end of October. I think Aya&John are also waiting. I was not expecting it to take that long either.. :blink:

Yes, we are waiting.. I sent packet 3 back for our K1 on Oct. 22nd, and still no word from the embassy... I've emailed them twice, once they replied me with a vague answer and the second time they didn't even reply for 3 days now! They are closed on Fridays and Saturdays.. So if we hear anything back it might be by next week... I don't mind a late interview date since we're hoping John can make it to my interview, but I just like to have a date to look forward to and prepare for...

ROC Timeline

8/1/12: ROC window opens
9/4/12: ROC packet sent
9/8/12: ROC packet delivered to VSC
9/12/12: Check cashed
9/14/12: NOA letter received (NOA dated 9/10/12)
9/20/12: Biometrics letter received (Bio appointment 10/15/12)
10/12/12: Early biometrics walk-in

4/27/13: RFE received

6/17/13: RFE response sent

7/1/13: ROC petition approved

7/5/13: GC received in the mail.

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Ok, I just got this reply from the embassy lol... I originally asked about packet 4 timeframe lol.. They called me Sir :bonk::lol:

Dear Sir:

The case is on the waiting list pending an interview slot. We will contact you once an appointment has been scheduled for you.

Regards,

Consular staff

ROC Timeline

8/1/12: ROC window opens
9/4/12: ROC packet sent
9/8/12: ROC packet delivered to VSC
9/12/12: Check cashed
9/14/12: NOA letter received (NOA dated 9/10/12)
9/20/12: Biometrics letter received (Bio appointment 10/15/12)
10/12/12: Early biometrics walk-in

4/27/13: RFE received

6/17/13: RFE response sent

7/1/13: ROC petition approved

7/5/13: GC received in the mail.

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Ok, I just got this reply from the embassy lol... I originally asked about packet 4 timeframe lol.. They called me Sir :bonk::lol:

Dear Sir:

The case is on the waiting list pending an interview slot. We will contact you once an appointment has been scheduled for you.

Regards,

Consular staff

Well it did not surprise me cause they always calling me Madam LOOOOOOOL

I wonder if there any woman on earth called Mohamed LOL

I hope that you will get an interview date soon .they are so busy now with DV visa .

Good luck and my best wishes for you both .

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Ok, I just got this reply from the embassy lol... I originally asked about packet 4 timeframe lol.. They called me Sir :bonk::lol:

Dear Sir:

The case is on the waiting list pending an interview slot. We will contact you once an appointment has been scheduled for you.

Regards,

Consular staff

Well it did not surprise me cause they always calling me Madam LOOOOOOOL

I wonder if there any woman on earth called Mohamed LOL

I hope that you will get an interview date soon .they are so busy now with DV visa .

Good luck and my best wishes for you both .

Mohamed

That is so funny :lol:

What are DV visas btw?

ROC Timeline

8/1/12: ROC window opens
9/4/12: ROC packet sent
9/8/12: ROC packet delivered to VSC
9/12/12: Check cashed
9/14/12: NOA letter received (NOA dated 9/10/12)
9/20/12: Biometrics letter received (Bio appointment 10/15/12)
10/12/12: Early biometrics walk-in

4/27/13: RFE received

6/17/13: RFE response sent

7/1/13: ROC petition approved

7/5/13: GC received in the mail.

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Ok, I just got this reply from the embassy lol... I originally asked about packet 4 timeframe lol.. They called me Sir :bonk::lol:

Dear Sir:

The case is on the waiting list pending an interview slot. We will contact you once an appointment has been scheduled for you.

Regards,

Consular staff

Well it did not surprise me cause they always calling me Madam LOOOOOOOL

I wonder if there any woman on earth called Mohamed LOL

I hope that you will get an interview date soon .they are so busy now with DV visa .

Good luck and my best wishes for you both .

Mohamed

That is so funny :lol:

What are DV visas btw?

Aya sis....they called me Sir today too, lol!!! The DV is Diversity Lotto.

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Ok, I just got this reply from the embassy lol... I originally asked about packet 4 timeframe lol.. They called me Sir :bonk::lol:

Dear Sir:

The case is on the waiting list pending an interview slot. We will contact you once an appointment has been scheduled for you.

Regards,

Consular staff

Well it did not surprise me cause they always calling me Madam LOOOOOOOL

I wonder if there any woman on earth called Mohamed LOL

I hope that you will get an interview date soon .they are so busy now with DV visa .

Good luck and my best wishes for you both .

Mohamed

That is so funny :lol:

What are DV visas btw?

Aya sis....they called me Sir today too, lol!!! The DV is Diversity Lotto.

I think the Embassy dont know what their doing half the time. Sure they should know the difference between a man and woman's name LOL They do not seem to want to help much. I emailed them a couple weeks ago about our packet 3 papers and they wrote back and all they said was "if I wanted to know the answer then contact a lawyer" and then I emailed them back and they never emailed me again. Good thing they accepted our packet 3 papers this time. But I was very suprised I thought we would get our interview date much sooner then this. I wonder why some people get their interview dates soon and others it takes much time. I hope since we got a late interview date they my husband wont have to go through long AP and he will be approved soon after his interview. Our baby is due Feb. 18 I hope he is here before then.

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Ok, I just got this reply from the embassy lol... I originally asked about packet 4 timeframe lol.. They called me Sir :bonk::lol:

Dear Sir:

The case is on the waiting list pending an interview slot. We will contact you once an appointment has been scheduled for you.

Regards,

Consular staff

Well it did not surprise me cause they always calling me Madam LOOOOOOOL

I wonder if there any woman on earth called Mohamed LOL

I hope that you will get an interview date soon .they are so busy now with DV visa .

Good luck and my best wishes for you both .

Mohamed

That is so funny :lol:

What are DV visas btw?

Aya sis....they called me Sir today too, lol!!! The DV is Diversity Lotto.

Is it International Men's Day or something? :P :P

They addressed me several times as the petitioner although I state in almost every email I send that I'm the beneficiary lol..

Thanks for the clarification Sharifah! I searched it :)

ROC Timeline

8/1/12: ROC window opens
9/4/12: ROC packet sent
9/8/12: ROC packet delivered to VSC
9/12/12: Check cashed
9/14/12: NOA letter received (NOA dated 9/10/12)
9/20/12: Biometrics letter received (Bio appointment 10/15/12)
10/12/12: Early biometrics walk-in

4/27/13: RFE received

6/17/13: RFE response sent

7/1/13: ROC petition approved

7/5/13: GC received in the mail.

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Ok, I just got this reply from the embassy lol... I originally asked about packet 4 timeframe lol.. They called me Sir :bonk::lol:

Dear Sir:

The case is on the waiting list pending an interview slot. We will contact you once an appointment has been scheduled for you.

Regards,

Consular staff

Well it did not surprise me cause they always calling me Madam LOOOOOOOL

I wonder if there any woman on earth called Mohamed LOL

I hope that you will get an interview date soon .they are so busy now with DV visa .

Good luck and my best wishes for you both .

Mohamed

That is so funny :lol:

What are DV visas btw?

Aya sis....they called me Sir today too, lol!!! The DV is Diversity Lotto.

I think the Embassy dont know what their doing half the time. Sure they should know the difference between a man and woman's name LOL They do not seem to want to help much. I emailed them a couple weeks ago about our packet 3 papers and they wrote back and all they said was "if I wanted to know the answer then contact a lawyer" and then I emailed them back and they never emailed me again. Good thing they accepted our packet 3 papers this time. But I was very suprised I thought we would get our interview date much sooner then this. I wonder why some people get their interview dates soon and others it takes much time. I hope since we got a late interview date they my husband wont have to go through long AP and he will be approved soon after his interview. Our baby is due Feb. 18 I hope he is here before then.

"If you wanted to know the answers about your packet 3 papers then contact a lawyer"??? :blink::blink:

ROC Timeline

8/1/12: ROC window opens
9/4/12: ROC packet sent
9/8/12: ROC packet delivered to VSC
9/12/12: Check cashed
9/14/12: NOA letter received (NOA dated 9/10/12)
9/20/12: Biometrics letter received (Bio appointment 10/15/12)
10/12/12: Early biometrics walk-in

4/27/13: RFE received

6/17/13: RFE response sent

7/1/13: ROC petition approved

7/5/13: GC received in the mail.

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raina4gy   0

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Cairo is a funny lot....especially when they're calling u names, messing up your case or losing your paperwork... :blink:

Aya...i'm surprised they haven't given u a date yet.... did u call DOS to see if they scheduled it.

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6-22-09 - Filed petition at embassy in Cairo

8-12-09 - Contacted DOS for info on petition...found out petition is filed incorrectly...

8-12-09 - Tried contacting embassy with new info...no response for 3 days..

8-15-09 - Made appt to resubmit petition on 8-17

8-17-09 - CO at embassy informed us that correction was made and petition sent to Athens for approval.

8-26-09 - Petition approved by Athens USCIS

8-28-09 - Petition mailed to Cairo by Dipl. Pouch via Washington DC.

9-29-09 - Petition arrive at Cairo....

10-12-09 - Package 3 arrived and also sent back same day...

11-10-09 - Package 4 arrived

12-22-09 - Interview date - APPROVED

12-23-09 - DOS says Visa Issued

12-30-09 - Visa in hand

12-31-09 - Enshallah arrive back home :)

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~ameriptian~   54

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Cairo is a funny lot....especially when they're calling u names, messing up your case or losing your paperwork... :blink:

Aya...i'm surprised they haven't given u a date yet.... did u call DOS to see if they scheduled it.

No, we haven't. Is that possible for K1?

We are kinda not in a hurry cause the further it is the better cause John and I will get to save up more for our tickets (although we REALLY want a date to look forward to)..

ROC Timeline

8/1/12: ROC window opens
9/4/12: ROC packet sent
9/8/12: ROC packet delivered to VSC
9/12/12: Check cashed
9/14/12: NOA letter received (NOA dated 9/10/12)
9/20/12: Biometrics letter received (Bio appointment 10/15/12)
10/12/12: Early biometrics walk-in

4/27/13: RFE received

6/17/13: RFE response sent

7/1/13: ROC petition approved

7/5/13: GC received in the mail.

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raina4gy   0

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Cairo is a funny lot....especially when they're calling u names, messing up your case or losing your paperwork... :blink:

Aya...i'm surprised they haven't given u a date yet.... did u call DOS to see if they scheduled it.

No, we haven't. Is that possible for K1?

We are kinda not in a hurry cause the further it is the better cause John and I will get to save up more for our tickets (although we REALLY want a date to look forward to)..

Oh Okay..LOL....as long as u have a case number...u can call DOS to check status update...interview dates,,etc. I'm in a hurry LOL...hubby and kids went back last month and i miss them...i'm also staying with a friend and feel kinda homeless.. :(

6-22-09 - Filed petition at embassy in Cairo

8-12-09 - Contacted DOS for info on petition...found out petition is filed incorrectly...

8-12-09 - Tried contacting embassy with new info...no response for 3 days..

8-15-09 - Made appt to resubmit petition on 8-17

8-17-09 - CO at embassy informed us that correction was made and petition sent to Athens for approval.

8-26-09 - Petition approved by Athens USCIS

8-28-09 - Petition mailed to Cairo by Dipl. Pouch via Washington DC.

9-29-09 - Petition arrive at Cairo....

10-12-09 - Package 3 arrived and also sent back same day...

11-10-09 - Package 4 arrived

12-22-09 - Interview date - APPROVED

12-23-09 - DOS says Visa Issued

12-30-09 - Visa in hand

12-31-09 - Enshallah arrive back home :)

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~ameriptian~   54

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Cairo is a funny lot....especially when they're calling u names, messing up your case or losing your paperwork... :blink:

Aya...i'm surprised they haven't given u a date yet.... did u call DOS to see if they scheduled it.

No, we haven't. Is that possible for K1?

We are kinda not in a hurry cause the further it is the better cause John and I will get to save up more for our tickets (although we REALLY want a date to look forward to)..

Oh Okay..LOL....as long as u have a case number...u can call DOS to check status update...interview dates,,etc. I'm in a hurry LOL...hubby and kids went back last month and i miss them...i'm also staying with a friend and feel kinda homeless.. :(

Awww honey!! I really hope the days pass by fast and you have your interview so you can be reunited with your hubby and kids again!! (F)(F) Please let me know if you need anything in Cairo.. I'll be glad to help xxx

Do you mean that DOS can contact the embassy to get us a faster interview date of reschedule and so on?

ROC Timeline

8/1/12: ROC window opens
9/4/12: ROC packet sent
9/8/12: ROC packet delivered to VSC
9/12/12: Check cashed
9/14/12: NOA letter received (NOA dated 9/10/12)
9/20/12: Biometrics letter received (Bio appointment 10/15/12)
10/12/12: Early biometrics walk-in

4/27/13: RFE received

6/17/13: RFE response sent

7/1/13: ROC petition approved

7/5/13: GC received in the mail.

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Do you mean that DOS can contact the embassy to get us a faster interview date of reschedule and so on?

No I mean they can see whatever updates Cairo makes on your case...so if Cairo schedules your interview or issues your visa....DOS can see this info also...sometimes its faster than waiting for cairo to respond to your email..

Thanks for the offer to help...I think i'm okay though...just have to pass time..LOL. :)

6-22-09 - Filed petition at embassy in Cairo

8-12-09 - Contacted DOS for info on petition...found out petition is filed incorrectly...

8-12-09 - Tried contacting embassy with new info...no response for 3 days..

8-15-09 - Made appt to resubmit petition on 8-17

8-17-09 - CO at embassy informed us that correction was made and petition sent to Athens for approval.

8-26-09 - Petition approved by Athens USCIS

8-28-09 - Petition mailed to Cairo by Dipl. Pouch via Washington DC.

9-29-09 - Petition arrive at Cairo....

10-12-09 - Package 3 arrived and also sent back same day...

11-10-09 - Package 4 arrived

12-22-09 - Interview date - APPROVED

12-23-09 - DOS says Visa Issued

12-30-09 - Visa in hand

12-31-09 - Enshallah arrive back home :)

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