South African K-1 or CR-1 filers?

[yolisa315 1]

We went the CR-1 route and now beginning NVC stage, anyone from SA going through either of the 2? hows it going?

[Confusedtinybird 41]

I did DCF through South Africa. There aren't that many South African people here, but you can find some reviews on the Embassy.

Have you started to apply for your Police Clearance? And do you have your long form birth certificate?

[yolisa315 1]

I do have the police clearance but still working on the bc, its been a pain, home affairs takes 6 months but I'm getting help to expedite it.

[Confusedtinybird 41]

I know Home Affairs is awful. There are a few people who paid for company to help with the Birth Certificate if you find that you aren't getting anywhere with Home Affairs.

[AmandaLane102 3]

Where was the medical done Confusedtinybird?

[Confusedtinybird 41]

Amanda,

Medical was done in Cape Town. I think there are two places in South Africa where the medical can be done.

[del8ert 10]

Still gathering the document's for our I-129F should be filling soon!

[Kels2487 96]

Hi all! Im a USC filing for my South African husband. We filed through Chicago and waiting on our NOA2.

AmandaLane I hope you don't mind I used your formatting for my signature as well because our timelines were kind of similar and am new to this

I don't know if my husband has a long form birth certificate...thanks for pointing that out!

[Kels2487 96]

I do have the police clearance but still working on the bc, its been a pain, home affairs takes 6 months but I'm getting help to expedite it.

The website says 6-8 weeks do you think that is incorrect? Just wondering if I should have another company help me as well. We are living in South Africa.

[Kels2487 96]

I did DCF through South Africa. There aren't that many South African people here, but you can find some reviews on the Embassy.

Have you started to apply for your Police Clearance? And do you have your long form birth certificate?

We are waiting for our NOA2 and just realized my husband needs his long form birth certificate. The website says 6-8 weeks processing time. Do you think this is correct? Thanks for any guidance

[Confusedtinybird 41]

We are waiting for our NOA2 and just realized my husband needs his long form birth certificate. The website says 6-8 weeks processing time. Do you think this is correct? Thanks for any guidance

Kels2487, which website is this?

I would look at these websites I listed below for help with the birth certificate. Also you will be waiting at least 6 month more like 9 months if you go through Home Affairs. So I would really use a service to obtain one for you.

http://www.bunnyhop.co.za/

http://www.dontq.co.za/

http://www.passportassist.co.za/

[Kels2487 96]

Kels2487, which website is this?

I would look at these websites I listed below for help with the birth certificate. Also you will be waiting at least 6 month more like 9 months if you go through Home Affairs. So I would really use a service to obtain one for you.

http://www.bunnyhop.co.za/

http://www.dontq.co.za/

http://www.passportassist.co.za/

Home affairs website, and we went in yesterday to ask current processing times. She said "6 weeks" but her tone/body language/and eyes told me "more like 6 months...." hahah she didn't seem too confident. So we walked away and decided to use a third party. Not willing to take that risk especially after the advice I've read on VisaJourney.

Thanks for the help, really appreciate it!