K3 Visa interview in Dakar

[rafetnatorop 0]

My husband had his interview on Thursday, which he said went really well. They asked super easy questions like birthdate and what I do for work, etc. He had plenty of photos and letters, etc. The woman interviewing him said that she was convinced, and that if she could give him a visa right now, she would...BUT. His application needed further "administrative processing."

WHAT.

So, I frantically called my lawyer to ask him what that meant. He said that ever since our friend the Times Square bomber, security has been tightened even further & that "administrative processing" is the catch phrase for a last security check by the state dept.

He said it was good news, because they didn't say we needed more evidence or doubt that we are really married. So, crossed that hurdle. We just really had our hopes up that he could be here by Thanksgiving. So I'm pretty bummed about it. My lawyer said that it could be anywhere from 2-4 weeks, but that it is completely out of the embassy's hands.

ERG. Has anyone else made it to this point?

I hope everyone else's interviews are going smoothly!

[attaya_girl 1]

I didn't have a K-3, but I know administrative processing is pretty common in Dakar anyways. I hope that everything goes well and that you hear good news soon!

[Zee Bee 61]

I remember that another couple going through Dakar had the same predicament. Not a lot who go through there tend to post regularly.

And the AP has been around long before the Times Square bomber.

[sowfamily 0]

Hi

I'm hoping the best for you both and that the AP won't slow things down too much ... it's nice to see more posts from others with loved ones in Senegal .... I am curious though, you mentioned that your husband took photos and letters with him to the interview ... I've already sent all that stuff with my I-130 (I have duplicates of course) but I was hoping that all our "bonafides" were forwarded from the USCIS to NVC and then to the consulate ... I've been trying for some time to figure out if I need to also send these things to my husband in Senegal a head of time, but can't get a clear answer ... I've already tried mailing him a birthday card and it took a month to arrive ... I shutter to think what amount of time I'd need to allow for if I were to send our bouncy-baby-bonafides to him.

Again I'm happy to hear of your progress and to know there are some positive things unfolding. Please keep us posted on your AP.

I wish you all the best

[Tiggi247 0]

I know that times are hard but if you could try to be there at the interview. I went to my wife interview last yr. They called her up asked what was my kids names, and then when was the last time you seen your husband, she replied he is here, then they called me up asked me her brothers and sisters names and why I love my wife, before I could answer they said that she was approved. They asked me about the VP Joe Biden because he is from Delaware, also they asked my wife if I send any money to her and how and we showed them the Moneygram reciepts. THe whole interview lasted maybe 5minutes,. BTW on Nov 04 we gave birth to a lil girl, Djenabou Mary Stevens. Life is good,

[sowfamily 0]

I know that times are hard but if you could try to be there at the interview. I went to my wife interview last yr. They called her up asked what was my kids names, and then when was the last time you seen your husband, she replied he is here, then they called me up asked me her brothers and sisters names and why I love my wife, before I could answer they said that she was approved. They asked me about the VP Joe Biden because he is from Delaware, also they asked my wife if I send any money to her and how and we showed them the Moneygram reciepts. THe whole interview lasted maybe 5minutes,. BTW on Nov 04 we gave birth to a lil girl, Djenabou Mary Stevens. Life is good,

Thanks for that great advice ...... and so many blessings to you on your lovely addition to your family .... congrats on baby Djenabou

Edited November 10, 2010 by sowfamily

[attaya_girl 1]

Hi

I'm hoping the best for you both and that the AP won't slow things down too much ... it's nice to see more posts from others with loved ones in Senegal .... I am curious though, you mentioned that your husband took photos and letters with him to the interview ... I've already sent all that stuff with my I-130 (I have duplicates of course) but I was hoping that all our "bonafides" were forwarded from the USCIS to NVC and then to the consulate ... I've been trying for some time to figure out if I need to also send these things to my husband in Senegal a head of time, but can't get a clear answer ... I've already tried mailing him a birthday card and it took a month to arrive ... I shutter to think what amount of time I'd need to allow for if I were to send our bouncy-baby-bonafides to him.

Again I'm happy to hear of your progress and to know there are some positive things unfolding. Please keep us posted on your AP.

I wish you all the best

Hi-again, I didn't have a K-3, but my husband (then fiance) had all the pictures, letters, etc with him at the interview (I was also present). They didn't look in his file for the pictures, but asked for him to show any pictures that he had. I don't know if the pictures I sent with the original petition were even in his file. I would resend everything. Mail times to Dakar can be frustrating, but we send mail pretty regularly to Dakar and always figure on it taking about 2 weeks. Maybe give it another shot. It might get there quicker this time.

[sowfamily 0]

Hi-again, I didn't have a K-3, but my husband (then fiance) had all the pictures, letters, etc with him at the interview (I was also present). They didn't look in his file for the pictures, but asked for him to show any pictures that he had. I don't know if the pictures I sent with the original petition were even in his file. I would resend everything. Mail times to Dakar can be frustrating, but we send mail pretty regularly to Dakar and always figure on it taking about 2 weeks. Maybe give it another shot. It might get there quicker this time.

thanks attaya girl ... "attaya" is the senegalaise term for their tea, isn't it? ... that's adorable ... and congratulations on your marriage ... we wish you all the very best !!!

[attaya_girl 1]

thanks attaya girl ... "attaya" is the senegalaise term for their tea, isn't it? ... that's adorable ... and congratulations on your marriage ... we wish you all the very best !!!

Yes "attaya" is tea. I got really good at making tea and always ended up being the person asked to make it (I think mostly because they got a kick out of the toubab making tea). Good luck with the rest of your journey!

[ajigglin 0]

I know that times are hard but if you could try to be there at the interview. I went to my wife interview last yr. They called her up asked what was my kids names, and then when was the last time you seen your husband, she replied he is here, then they called me up asked me her brothers and sisters names and why I love my wife, before I could answer they said that she was approved. They asked me about the VP Joe Biden because he is from Delaware, also they asked my wife if I send any money to her and how and we showed them the Moneygram reciepts. THe whole interview lasted maybe 5minutes,. BTW on Nov 04 we gave birth to a lil girl, Djenabou Mary Stevens. Life is good,

i wholeheartedly agree. it's expensive, but if you can, go to the interview.

Hi

I'm hoping the best for you both and that the AP won't slow things down too much ... it's nice to see more posts from others with loved ones in Senegal .... I am curious though, you mentioned that your husband took photos and letters with him to the interview ... I've already sent all that stuff with my I-130 (I have duplicates of course) but I was hoping that all our "bonafides" were forwarded from the USCIS to NVC and then to the consulate ... I've been trying for some time to figure out if I need to also send these things to my husband in Senegal a head of time, but can't get a clear answer ... I've already tried mailing him a birthday card and it took a month to arrive ... I shutter to think what amount of time I'd need to allow for if I were to send our bouncy-baby-bonafides to him.

Again I'm happy to hear of your progress and to know there are some positive things unfolding. Please keep us posted on your AP.

I wish you all the best

they do get your original file, because i saw it when my husband and i went for our interview, but we came with copies of our own stuff just in case.

[rafetnatorop 0]

Hi

I'm hoping the best for you both and that the AP won't slow things down too much ... it's nice to see more posts from others with loved ones in Senegal .... I am curious though, you mentioned that your husband took photos and letters with him to the interview ... I've already sent all that stuff with my I-130 (I have duplicates of course) but I was hoping that all our "bonafides" were forwarded from the USCIS to NVC and then to the consulate ... I've been trying for some time to figure out if I need to also send these things to my husband in Senegal a head of time, but can't get a clear answer ... I've already tried mailing him a birthday card and it took a month to arrive ... I shutter to think what amount of time I'd need to allow for if I were to send our bouncy-baby-bonafides to him.

Again I'm happy to hear of your progress and to know there are some positive things unfolding. Please keep us posted on your AP.

I wish you all the best

Hi there! My husband said that once he was there, he saw everything that I had sent-- all of our documents & copies of the photos and letters(etc). He just brought more along with him that I had sent in the meantime.

I hope everything works well for you! Still no word for us.

[rafetnatorop 0]

I know that times are hard but if you could try to be there at the interview. I went to my wife interview last yr. They called her up asked what was my kids names, and then when was the last time you seen your husband, she replied he is here, then they called me up asked me her brothers and sisters names and why I love my wife, before I could answer they said that she was approved. They asked me about the VP Joe Biden because he is from Delaware, also they asked my wife if I send any money to her and how and we showed them the Moneygram reciepts. THe whole interview lasted maybe 5minutes,. BTW on Nov 04 we gave birth to a lil girl, Djenabou Mary Stevens. Life is good,

I knew that it would work out better if I could be there, but unfortunately after being an AmeriCorps member and supporting our family over there, I can't afford it...also with my new job I don't have any vacation time. Congrats on your baby girl! I hope everything goes well for you.