NVC: Cairo Embassy IR-1/CR-1

[Wendy<3Ahmed 12]

Congratulations

[together4evr 360]

1.Nababdurrahman -------------Nov 20, 2011- told within 7-10 days after more papers------------- HE GOT IT IN 39 DAYS

2.Mero Rob -------------------Nov 22, 2011 -needed to send more papers----------------------------- SHE GOT IT IN 44 DAYS

3.Tp1986 ---------------------Nov 22, 2011 needed more papers-MAN--------------------------------------HE GOT IT 65 DAYS

4.Rami & Yosra----------------Nov 29, 2011 Told you will get it in 7---------------------------- SHE GOT IT IN 8 DAYS

5.pyramids -------------------Dec 4, 2011 -told within 1 week------------------------------------SHE GOT IT IN 10 DAYS

6.TamerA --------------------Dec 6, 2011 She was Told 1-2 weeks-------------------------------- SHE GOT IT IN 10 DAYS

7.Marymina119 ----------------Dec. 8, 2011- told approx 1 week ---------------------------------SHE GOT IT IN 10 DAYS

8.Yesterdaysrain23 -------------Dec 11, 2011-more papers-MALE----------------------HE GOT THE VISA IN 59 DAYS!!!

9.Zawgyosama -------------------Dec 13, 2011-more evidence needed. MALE------------------HE GOT THE VISA 57 DAYS!!!

10.MagdaEssam(habibi83) ---------Dec 15, 2011-told 10days -2 weeks max---------------------------HE GOT IT IN 14 DAYS

11.Stu_Mathews interview---------Dec 14 told he will get it in 10 days----------------------------------HE GOT IT IN 8 DAYS [/

12 Sherif23 ---------------------Dec 21, 2011-He was told 2 weeks--------------------------------HE GOT IT IN 20 DAYS

13 Mohamed1980 ------------------Jan 5, 2012-She was told in 1 week-----------------------------SHE GOT IT IN 13 DAYS

14 Soza Joe----------------------Jan 11, 2012-SHE-told she will get it within 7 days and--------SHE GOT IT IN 7 DAYS

15 merorafo22 -------------------Jan 12, 2012-SHE GOT APPROVED----------------------------------SHE GOT VISA IN 12 DAYS

16.AhmedAnna---------------------Jan 19, 2012--------------------------------------------------HE GOT THE VISA IN 7 DAYS

17.mariekemo --------------------Jan 24, 2012-HE APPROVED-more papers and wait 15 days---------HE GOT IT IN 13 DAYS!!

18.Ezra Hassan ------------------Jan 30, 2012-HE--TOLD 1-2 WEEKS-------------------------HE GOT IT IN 7 DAYS!! HE FILED DCF

1.Wendy<Ahmed-----------------Oct 2, 2011---He is still waiting for Visa

2.Cami & Eslam(luv4eslam)-----Nov 13, 2011 He put his visa on hold for maybe a year to stay in egypt-She will update us in May-MAN

3.wghabour-interview ---------Nov 22 more papers needed -MAN

4.Aly174 ---------------------Dec 1, 2011-was told possibly 1-2 weeks MALE

5.(Ruby56) Bev&Hadi ------------Dec 14, 2011-more papers needed Man

6. MahaAhmed --------------------Jan 9, 2012 HE GOT APPROVED with AP 1-2 MONTHS

7. bondokw5o5a4ever--------------Jan 9, 2012 SHE WAS TOLD 7 DAYS TILL SHE GETS THE VISA

8. madanisgirl ------------------Jan 12, 2012-HE-----Approved told AP 1-6 weeks

9 CarolBasha (and Ahmed) -------Jan 17, 2012-HE-APPROVED Visa in 1 month after more papers.

10.Togetherforever13 ------------Jan 19, 2012-HE APPROVED WITH 14 WEEKS AP

11.Emad Desouky -----------------Jan 19, 2012-HE-APPROVED-SUBMIT MORE PAPERS

12.mer&damby308 -----------------Jan 22, 2012-HE APPROVED!! HE WAS TOLD 3 WEEKS

13.Kokylolo----------------------Feb 13, 2012-HE--------------------------------------HE IS NEXT!!!!!!!

14.J.G.I (Sarah and John DCF FILERS)----------Feb 21, 2012-HE

Edited February 10, 2012 by togetherforever13

[Wendy<3Ahmed 12]

I have a quick question, for a friend. Her fiance is in his last year of College in Egypt. We are curious to know if he has to complete military service before he is approved for fiance visa?

[together4evr 360]

Ask yesterdaysrain or habibi83. They both had this question in the last few weeks.

I think they needed to get a military exempt form.

but i do not know how or if there is an age requirement

[together4evr 360]

kokylolo has an interview Monday the 13th. GOOD LUCK!!!!

1.Nababdurrahman -------------Nov 20, 2011- told within 7-10 days after more papers------------- HE GOT IT IN 39 DAYS

2.Mero Rob -------------------Nov 22, 2011 -needed to send more papers----------------------------- SHE GOT IT IN 44 DAYS

3.Tp1986 ---------------------Nov 22, 2011 needed more papers-MAN--------------------------------------HE GOT IT 65 DAYS

4.Rami & Yosra----------------Nov 29, 2011 Told you will get it in 7---------------------------- SHE GOT IT IN 8 DAYS

5.pyramids -------------------Dec 4, 2011 -told within 1 week------------------------------------SHE GOT IT IN 10 DAYS

6.TamerA --------------------Dec 6, 2011 She was Told 1-2 weeks-------------------------------- SHE GOT IT IN 10 DAYS

7.Marymina119 ----------------Dec. 8, 2011- told approx 1 week ---------------------------------SHE GOT IT IN 10 DAYS

8.Yesterdaysrain23 -------------Dec 11, 2011-more papers-MALE----------------------HE GOT THE VISA IN 59 DAYS

9.Zawgyosama -------------------Dec 13, 2011-more evidence needed. MALE------------------HE GOT THE VISA 57 DAYS

10.MagdaEssam(habibi83) ---------Dec 15, 2011-told 10days -2 weeks max---------------------------HE GOT IT IN 14 DAYS

11.Stu_Mathews interview---------Dec 14 told he will get it in 10 days----------------------------------HE GOT IT IN 8 DAYS

12 Sherif23 ---------------------Dec 21, 2011-He was told 2 weeks--------------------------------HE GOT IT IN 20 DAYS

13 Mohamed1980 ------------------Jan 5, 2012-She was told in 1 week-----------------------------SHE GOT IT IN 13 DAYS

14 Soza Joe----------------------Jan 11, 2012-SHE-told she will get it within 7 days and--------SHE GOT IT IN 7 DAYS

15 merorafo22 -------------------Jan 12, 2012---------------------------------------------------SHE GOT VISA IN 12 DAYS

16.AhmedAnna---------------------Jan 19, 2012--------------------------------------------------HE GOT THE VISA IN 7 DAYS

17.mariekemo --------------------Jan 24, 2012-HE -more papers and wait 15 days----------------HE GOT IT IN 13 DAYS

18.Ezra Hassan ------------------Jan 30, 2012-HE--TOLD 1-2 WEEKS-------------------------HE GOT IT IN 7 DAYS HE FILED DCF

1.Wendy<Ahmed-----------------Oct 2, 2011---He is still waiting for Visa

2.Cami & Eslam(luv4eslam)-----Nov 13, 2011 He put his visa on hold for maybe a year to stay in egypt-She will update us in May-MAN

3.wghabour-interview ---------Nov 22 more papers needed -MAN

4.Aly174 ---------------------Dec 1, 2011-was told possibly 1-2 weeks MALE

5.(Ruby56) Bev&Hadi ------------Dec 14, 2011-more papers needed Man

6. MahaAhmed --------------------Jan 9, 2012 HE GOT APPROVED with AP 1-2 MONTHS

7. bondokw5o5a4ever--------------Jan 9, 2012 SHE WAS TOLD 7 DAYS TILL SHE GETS THE VISA

8. madanisgirl ------------------Jan 12, 2012-HE-----Approved told AP 1-6 weeks

9 CarolBasha (and Ahmed) -------Jan 17, 2012-HE-APPROVED Visa in 1 month after more papers.

10.Togetherforever13 ------------Jan 19, 2012-HE APPROVED WITH 14 WEEKS AP

11.Emad Desouky -----------------Jan 19, 2012-HE-APPROVED-SUBMIT MORE PAPERS

12.mer&damby308 -----------------Jan 22, 2012-HE APPROVED!! HE WAS TOLD 3 WEEKS

13.Kokylolo----------------------Feb 13, 2012-HE-------------------------------------------------------GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!

14.J.G.I (Sarah and John DCF FILERS)----------Feb 21, 2012-HE

[together4evr 360]

Wendy,

another thread posted this website to fill out the FOIA form

http://www.state.gov/m/a/ips/

UNCLASSIFIED

06-05-2009

Sample Request Letter

Date

Office of Information Programs and Services

A/GIS/IPS/RL

U. S. Department of State

Washington, D. C. 20522-8100

Dear FOIA Officer:

This is a request filed under the Freedom of Information Act.

Date range of request: November 1, 1985 through December 31, 1985

Description of Request:

Please search the records of the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs and the Central Foreign Policy

Files for all documents, including briefing papers and talking points, regarding a meeting

between Assistant Secretary of State for Near East and South Asia Richard Murphy and Iraqi

President Saddam Hussein in Baghdad on December 1, 1985.

I am willing to pay up to $50 for the processing of this request. Please inform me if the

estimated fees will exceed this limit before processing my request.

I am seeking information for personal use and not for commercial use.

Thank you for your consideration,

Name

Address

Edited February 12, 2012 by togetherforever13

[together4evr 360]

HI Wendy,

I looked at that site above. And from what I gather it sounds like it will take 4-6 months to get the information and up to 300 dollars. But it might motivate someone to finish his background check to know others are now looking at the file.

But it says you must ask specifically what information we want.Or they will not send it. I think I need to post a queson to others about WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? I do not know the fancy names they use for stuff and there are so many that I do not want to miss one word and then thye do not send the once piece of info that will help me.

I think if I was writing the letter I would write that I want

Central Foreign Policy File-All telegrams sent or received by DOS. All written correspondence, notes, request, conversations and documents from other agencies

LOT FILES-collection of records generated by offices in the Dept of State

POST FILES-the records of US Embassies, Consulates and other diplomatic missions abroad

All visa requests

Background check results

Name check results

Any Hits on name

It is alot of work and alot of wait time for this but I think it will be worth it not to sit and keep waiting.

It needs our husbands original signature releasing us to get the info.

Good Luck

Keep me posted on what you decide

Edited February 12, 2012 by togetherforever13

[together4evr 360]

Wendy i posted the question in the AP waiver section so I hope we get some good answers soon

Follow this thread

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/351847-foia-data-help-me-plz/page__view__findpost__p__5154073

[kokylolo 7]

Emergency message # 5 from embassy today

Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens

Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens No. 5: Call for General Strike in Egypt

This emergency message is to alert U.S. citizens that on Saturday, February 11 several labor and political groups have announced a call for a general strike throughout Egypt in recognition of the one year anniversary of former President Mubarak stepping down. It is reported that a number of labor organizations have committed to participate along with revolutionary youth parties. At least one major political group has stated publicly that it will not participate in the strike. While the overall impact of the strike cannot be predicted, the possibility exists that some businesses will be closed and greater traffic congestion likely. We have been informed that the airport will remain open and is expected to function normally. U.S. citizens are advised to avoid the downtown areas of Cairo and other large cities, as well as any large gatherings or protests that could emerge.

U.S. citizens should elevate their overall level of attentiveness, particularly to large gatherings, and should monitor local news broadcasts for updated information about locations of possible marches or demonstrations. U.S. citizens visiting Cairo should seek information from their hotel or tour guide in planning their activities. Even demonstrations or events intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. The Embassy reminds all U.S. citizens to avoid areas where large crowds are assembling. U.S. citizens caught unexpectedly near a march or demonstrations should try to depart the area, or seek shelter in a safe place until the crowd has dispersed.

All is well here in Cairo. We haven't seen any problems. Hubby's interview is in the A.M. Wish us luck!

[together4evr 360]

Good Luck Kokylolo!!!!

I will pray for an easy quick interview and No AP!!!

And most importantly have a great time with your husband!

[MahaAhmed 1]

Good luck inshallah it will go well

[kokylolo 7]

My husband had his interview this morning and received an approval. No AP and they said he will have his visa in 10 days!!! :dance:

[together4evr 360]

Yeah!!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!! I am sooooo happy for you both!!!

Welcome to USA Waleed!!!!

1.Nababdurrahman -------------Nov 20, 2011- told within 7-10 days after more papers------------- HE GOT IT IN 39 DAYS

2.Mero Rob -------------------Nov 22, 2011 -needed to send more papers----------------------------- SHE GOT IT IN 44 DAYS

3.Tp1986 ---------------------Nov 22, 2011 needed more papers-MAN--------------------------------------HE GOT IT 65 DAYS

4.Rami & Yosra----------------Nov 29, 2011 Told you will get it in 7---------------------------- SHE GOT IT IN 8 DAYS

5.pyramids -------------------Dec 4, 2011 -told within 1 week------------------------------------SHE GOT IT IN 10 DAYS

6.TamerA --------------------Dec 6, 2011 She was Told 1-2 weeks-------------------------------- SHE GOT IT IN 10 DAYS

7.Marymina119 ----------------Dec. 8, 2011- told approx 1 week ---------------------------------SHE GOT IT IN 10 DAYS

8.Yesterdaysrain23 -------------Dec 11, 2011-more papers-MALE----------------------HE GOT THE VISA IN 59 DAYS

9.Zawgyosama -------------------Dec 13, 2011-more evidence needed. MALE------------------HE GOT THE VISA 57 DAYS

10.MagdaEssam(habibi83) ---------Dec 15, 2011-told 10days -2 weeks max---------------------------HE GOT IT IN 14 DAYS

11.Stu_Mathews interview---------Dec 14 told he will get it in 10 days----------------------------------HE GOT IT IN 8 DAYS

12 Sherif23 ---------------------Dec 21, 2011-He was told 2 weeks--------------------------------HE GOT IT IN 20 DAYS

13 Mohamed1980 ------------------Jan 5, 2012-She was told in 1 week-----------------------------SHE GOT IT IN 13 DAYS

14 Soza Joe----------------------Jan 11, 2012-SHE-told she will get it within 7 days and--------SHE GOT IT IN 7 DAYS

15 merorafo22 -------------------Jan 12, 2012---------------------------------------------------SHE GOT VISA IN 12 DAYS

16.AhmedAnna---------------------Jan 19, 2012--------------------------------------------------HE GOT THE VISA IN 7 DAYS

17.mariekemo --------------------Jan 24, 2012-HE -more papers and wait 15 days----------------HE GOT IT IN 13 DAYS

18.Ezra Hassan ------------------Jan 30, 2012-HE--TOLD 1-2 WEEKS-------------------------HE GOT IT IN 7 DAYS HE FILED DCF

1.Wendy<Ahmed-----------------Oct 2, 2011---He is still waiting for Visa

2.Cami & Eslam(luv4eslam)-----Nov 13, 2011 He put his visa on hold for maybe a year to stay in egypt-She will update us in May-MAN

3.wghabour-interview ---------Nov 22 more papers needed -MAN

4.Aly174 ---------------------Dec 1, 2011-was told possibly 1-2 weeks MALE

5.(Ruby56) Bev&Hadi ------------Dec 14, 2011-more papers needed Man

6. MahaAhmed --------------------Jan 9, 2012 HE GOT APPROVED with AP 1-2 MONTHS

7. bondokw5o5a4ever--------------Jan 9, 2012 SHE WAS TOLD 7 DAYS TILL SHE GETS THE VISA

8. madanisgirl ------------------Jan 12, 2012-HE-----Approved told AP 1-6 weeks

9 CarolBasha (and Ahmed) -------Jan 17, 2012-HE-APPROVED Visa in 1 month after more papers.

10.Togetherforever13 ------------Jan 19, 2012-HE APPROVED WITH 14 WEEKS AP

11.Emad Desouky -----------------Jan 19, 2012-HE-APPROVED-SUBMIT MORE PAPERS

12.mer&damby308 -----------------Jan 22, 2012-HE APPROVED!! HE WAS TOLD 3 WEEKS

13.Kokylolo----------------------Feb 13, 2012-HE-APPROVED TOLD 10 DAYS!!!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:

14.J.G.I (Sarah and John DCF FILERS)----------Feb 21, 2012-HE

[meno-is-mine 37]

My husband had his interview this morning and received an approval. No AP and they said he will have his visa in 10 days!!! :dance:

Awesome!!! Congrats!!! I'm really happy for you!!!

[MahaAhmed 1]

My husband had his interview this morning and received an approval. No AP and they said he will have his visa in 10 days!!! :dance:

Congratulations