Regarding: U.S. Embassy Cairo Warden Message 11

[FormerlyKnownAs 17]

I am not sure about when the embassy will open for visa business again.

I think I may go over next week. AirFrance is still flying into and out of Cairo. Fiancee and my landlord there say things aren't so bad outside of the protest areas. Keeping my fingers crossed.

[mandyu1 5]

I am not sure about when the embassy will open for visa business again.

I think I may go over next week. AirFrance is still flying into and out of Cairo. Fiancee and my landlord there say things aren't so bad outside of the protest areas. Keeping my fingers crossed.

Good luck and have a safe trip! I looked today at flights that are flying into Cairo and it showed Air France flights as cancelled, but I hope you can get over there. I know British Air is still flying there too, I was thinking when I go back of flying to London and then into Cairo.

[Aly174 9]

Good luck and have a safe trip! I looked today at flights that are flying into Cairo and it showed Air France flights as cancelled, but I hope you can get over there. I know British Air is still flying there too, I was thinking when I go back of flying to London and then into Cairo.

I think Lufthansa as well...I am now definitely planning on going very soon thanks to the 4 page RFE I received today ( see my other posting in immigration process forum). I can't go until March 4th though, so maybe that is why I am finding this flight....I hope all of us that wish to go soon will find our way and arrive smoothly with our loved ones....let's keep one another posted on this subject of flight availability if possible.

[FormerlyKnownAs 17]

The original flights may show as cancellations, but to my knowledge the AirFrance flight (AF508) from Paris to Cairo is still flying with a detour into Beirut so as not to arrive in Cairo outside of curfew hours. I only know all of this because I have a ticket currently, booked in November last year, leaving day after tomorrow - Feb 10. I have been burning up the phone lines to AirFrance, trying to figure out dates to reschedule my trip, etc. You can check the flight status on the AirFrance page. Just look for AF508 and you'll see it there. Good luck to all.

[Ruby56 0]

I am not sure about when the embassy will open for visa business again.

I think I may go over next week. AirFrance is still flying into and out of Cairo. Fiancee and my landlord there say things aren't so bad outside of the protest areas. Keeping my fingers crossed.

Also KML airline is flying out of JFK from Cairo and out of Cairo...

[mandyu1 5]

The original flights may show as cancellations, but to my knowledge the AirFrance flight (AF508) from Paris to Cairo is still flying with a detour into Beirut so as not to arrive in Cairo outside of curfew hours. I only know all of this because I have a ticket currently, booked in November last year, leaving day after tomorrow - Feb 10. I have been burning up the phone lines to AirFrance, trying to figure out dates to reschedule my trip, etc. You can check the flight status on the AirFrance page. Just look for AF508 and you'll see it there. Good luck to all.

ah ok, hopefully AF will get this resolved for you. The first time I went to egypt that volcano erupted and I had to change my flight around because of that. I know Egypt Air and Emirates is flying into Cairo also, but from other locations. i haven't been able to find one that is flying directly from the US into Cairo.

I think Lufthansa as well...I am now definitely planning on going very soon thanks to the 4 page RFE I received today ( see my other posting in immigration process forum). I can't go until March 4th though, so maybe that is why I am finding this flight....I hope all of us that wish to go soon will find our way and arrive smoothly with our loved ones....let's keep one another posted on this subject of flight availability if possible.

I seen your other post, that is just insane what they are requesting! I hope you can get that cleared up pretty quickly and without any other problems. I know Emirates and Egypt air are also flying into Cairo. Good luck!!

[Aly174 9]

ah ok, hopefully AF will get this resolved for you. The first time I went to egypt that volcano erupted and I had to change my flight around because of that. I know Egypt Air and Emirates is flying into Cairo also, but from other locations. i haven't been able to find one that is flying directly from the US into Cairo.

I seen your other post, that is just insane what they are requesting! I hope you can get that cleared up pretty quickly and without any other problems. I know Emirates and Egypt air are also flying into Cairo. Good luck!!

most of what I have found is not flying directly from US to Cairo, although I am purposely looking to fly from Orlando to Europe to Cairo bc if I go through JFK most of the flights available to me have 2 layovers where as I can fly from here to Frankfurt have 1 hour and 45 minute layover then to Cairo...looking to waste as little time in transit as possible...spoke with my hubby a lil while ago he said he would meet me at Cairo airport and probably we would spend the night with family there then to Alex the next morning...he is optimistic that by that time even if curfew is still in effect it will be 9p-6a.That is going to be odd seeing as how in Egypt that seems to be the time that the streets really come to life...No complaints though, I will just be thankful to be there with him and the two of us being able to work together on this RFE #######.

Mandyu1- I read your other post as well, I am with you..it appears that he would receive his visa sooner as opposed to later since he had interview prior to the cut off date...I am wishing and praying for the best for the two of you, hopefully his AP would not be lengthy...BTW, I just noticed your pregnancy timeline- Congratulations!

[mandyu1 5]

most of what I have found is not flying directly from US to Cairo, although I am purposely looking to fly from Orlando to Europe to Cairo bc if I go through JFK most of the flights available to me have 2 layovers where as I can fly from here to Frankfurt have 1 hour and 45 minute layover then to Cairo...looking to waste as little time in transit as possible...spoke with my hubby a lil while ago he said he would meet me at Cairo airport and probably we would spend the night with family there then to Alex the next morning...he is optimistic that by that time even if curfew is still in effect it will be 9p-6a.That is going to be odd seeing as how in Egypt that seems to be the time that the streets really come to life...No complaints though, I will just be thankful to be there with him and the two of us being able to work together on this RFE #######.

Mandyu1- I read your other post as well, I am with you..it appears that he would receive his visa sooner as opposed to later since he had interview prior to the cut off date...I am wishing and praying for the best for the two of you, hopefully his AP would not be lengthy...BTW, I just noticed your pregnancy timeline- Congratulations!

Thank you!! That is the main reason why I'm so anxious for him to get here, I have about 4.5 mths to go!

Keep us updated on what route you take. I'm over on SW Florida coast, but I'm about the same distance from Miami and Orlando, I plan on checking those flights as well. I don't think many people pay attention to the curfew, although I know they won't let you leave the airport during that time. My fiance has been out a few times in the evening, but I wouldn't take a change being a foreigner.

Good luck with USCIS, I hope and pray that you get some answers from them soon and this gets resolved.

[Tyeger87 10]

also to note alot of airlines air france and klm i know for sure ( i flew klm) are changing some flight times to allow you to arrive close to the ending of the curfew so that you dont have to wait. Also sometimes they wont let u leave he airport if u arrive during curfew

just a note

[FormerlyKnownAs 17]

Re-booked my flight today with AirFrance. They've got me leaving next Thursday. I'll be going unless things get really out of hand, in which event I'll just move it up a month.

[mandyu1 5]

Re-booked my flight today with AirFrance. They've got me leaving next Thursday. I'll be going unless things get really out of hand, in which event I'll just move it up a month.

Thats good news, what route do they have you taking?

[Engo 1]

Consular Services at the U.S. Embassy in Cairo

February 16, 2011

The U.S. Embassy Consular Services Section is currently open only for emergency services to U.S. citizens, Sunday through Thursday from 9:00am to 12:00 noon. All other Embassy sections continue their work and are staffed with emergency personnel. The Consular Services Section will be closed on Sunday, February 20 for observance of a U.S. holiday. Non-immigrant visa services have been suspended until further notice. Visa applicants with previously scheduled appointments will be contacted when services resume and provided guidance concerning their appointments. All processed nonimmigrant and immigrant visas are being returned by DHL courier service to the address selected at the time of interview. Please visit DHL at http://www.dhlegypt.com/en.html to track the status of delivery. Updates concerning consular services in Egypt will be posted in a timely manner on our website: http://egypt.usembassy.gov.

Egyptians who wish to travel to the U.S. immediately are welcome to apply for a non-immigrant visa at any U.S. Embassy or Consulate outside Egypt. Information on the requirements for doing so and the locations of U.S. embassies and consulates is available at www.travel.state.gov.

U.S. citizens requiring emergency assistance after regular hours may call +202-2797-3300.

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[Aly174 9]

Just booked my flight I am soooooooo excited, I can't wait to see my hubby!!!!!!!!

I am flying Lufthansa, straight from Orlando to Frankfurt with only a one and a half hour layover than on to Cairo, my return trip is the same only the layover will be 5 hours...not bad at all.

I am going March 4th-14th. Best wishes to the rest of you also planning to go soon, who knows maybe we'll cross paths

[Engo 1]

Salam guys,,

i just called delta airlines and they said no more 27 march thing

the flights already starts from whereever you are to ciaro

but not from jfk

hope its useful info

take care all