Embassy in Jerusalem..

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

You're right hope..inshallah everything gets resolved asap..it's kinda ridiculous that it takes so long to get out of that land..I thought that was their objective, to get the Palestinians out..I guess they're gonna do so with a little torture first!!..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhAz0RHC_ZU

[hopenfaith 0]

Wow.. interesting video. though im not surprised!

Well new news on my husbands visa.... DOS operator tells me that my husbands visa status doesnt show that it has been approved over on thier computers. but it does show that his passport was requested and that he had been on AP.

umm... then why would the officer here in Jerusalem tell him to submit his passport becasue he has been approved??? whats going on guys??? plz read my posts to get a clearer pic of whats happening...

[Anas 0]

How did you get a hold of the DOS operator to give you that information???

[hopenfaith 0]

How did you get a hold of the DOS operator to give you that information???

202-663-1225 Press 1 then 0 for a live operator. have her case number ready

[Anas 0]

Wow is that number give you info about Jerusalem cases???

[Anas 0]

I have been calling them with no connection..come to think of it..I would and can only assume that there's a delay of information between Jerusalem and here (the US)..so just cross your fingers and be patient..it's been 15 months since I saw my wife..my patience is running low but not out.. .

[hopenfaith 0]

Wow is that number give you info about Jerusalem cases???

YUP

Patience low but NEVER out

cant u visit her??

Edited October 20, 2010 by hopenfaith

[Anas 0]

I can visit her, but every gap there is my application moves in the system and I assume its all over..so I figure I might as well wait and month after month swindles by..

[Anas 0]

I finally got through to that number and they said it's still under review... :/.

[Anas 0]

I got ahold of the DOS again, and they told me they have requested my wife's passport, though I have not received any calls or emails from the jerusalem consulate, should I go ahead and send it in??.. or should I send the consulate an email and wait???..

[hopenfaith 0]

I got ahold of the DOS again, and they told me they have requested my wife's passport, though I have not received any calls or emails from the jerusalem consulate, should I go ahead and send it in??.. or should I send the consulate an email and wait???..

Well, my husband got a call from the consulate to send his passport in. Did you give the consulate your number or hers for contact? Most likely they will call whoevers number they have and tell them to send it in. If not, try to email them.

I called DOS today and Alhamdulilah they told me my husbands visa is approved and that they sent it out Friday. Inshallah we will get it tommorow. Hopefully your journey will come to an end and you will get the visa soon.

[Anas 0]

Wow that's fantastic news!! I sent an email and come to think of it, I doubt they have my wifes info, but in the email I included it.

Thanks for the reply..and congrats again! I'm so jealous!!! Haha

[hopenfaith 0]

Wow that's fantastic news!! I sent an email and come to think of it, I doubt they have my wifes info, but in the email I included it.

Thanks for the reply..and congrats again! I'm so jealous!!! Haha

Thanks! OOOhhhh trust me! I've been in your shoes.. jealousy is normal in this damn process.. lol

Dont worry, your time to shine is coming up soon Inshallah. Be patient! =)

[Anas 0]

good news!..My wife received her passport with an issued visa, however she received 2 envelopes, anyone know what they are??

THANKS!!!

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

good news!..My wife received her passport with an issued visa, however she received 2 envelopes, anyone know what they are??

THANKS!!!

Congratulations! :dance: I am so glad to hear your great news - you've had a really long wait.

About the envelopes - were both of them sealed and marked with "Do Not Open" and also something like "Only to be opened by a U.S. immigration officer" ?

It's standard for the consulates to issue a brown envelope (containing all your paperwork) along with the visa - this envelope must be handed to immigration at the first point of entry in the U.S.

So if both envelopes are sealed and marked this way, DO NOT OPEN them! Your wife needs to carry both of them with her on the plane (make sure she knows NOT to pack them in her checked luggage) and then hand them over to the immigration officer at her point of entry where she first arrives in the U.S.

If by any chance she has opened them, you will have to get a new set from the consulate (in a new sealed envelope.)

Wishing you and your wife a wonderful reunion, and all the happiness in life together!

-MK