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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Ethiopia
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###### man that's depressing. Ok . Some of my questions along with any advice you may be able to give me based on my information above are as follows:

1) Is the ethiopian interviews usually tough or negative (I ask because I read that with poor countries they tend to lean on it being fraudulent and thus complicating things more) THE INTERVIEW IS PRETTY SIMPLE FROM WHAT I HEAR BUT ITS JUST THE FIANCE VISA ARE TOUGH TO CONVINCE THEM. DO ALL GET DENIED? NO! DO MOST? MAYBE , JUST BE PREPARED FOR EITHER

2) i provided a letter from my work along with the i-129f packet stating I have been working there since 2013 . My boss verified it and signed it along with a few other documents detailing my payments. Is this ok ( There seemed to be so much conflicting statements as to what to send financial wise that I don't even know if financial proof is necessary in this stage) YOU WILL BE ASKED FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT AT THE INTERVIEW AND YOUR EMPLOYEE LETTER IS FINE. IT SHOULD BE ANYWAYS IF YOU CAN ADD PAYSTUBS WITH IT THAT WOULD BE GOOD BUT I BELIEVE IT SAYS EITHER PAYSTUBS OR EMPLOYEE LETTER SO YOU SHOULD BE OK!

3) What is the ethiopian medical exam like? My fiance is terrified of needles lol how long does it last and what do they check for ? YOU WILL GO TO THE MEDICAL AND GET XRAYS AND BLOOD TESTING THEN THEY WILL TELL YOU TO COME BACK IN THREE WEEKS FOR THE REMAINING.. TELL HER TO SUCK IT UP IT WILL BE OVER QUICK! HHAHAHAH

Thank you and I thank you for your well thought out reply. Thank you for your time also enkuan

I'd also like to add quick one more thing I forgot which I'm greatly concerned about:

I recently read about IMBRA rules which prior to sending my petition I had absolutely no knowledge about??? i stated in my letter detailing how we met simply that we met online and began talking on facebook whatsapp and the like. Do uou think this is a gueranteed RFE or worse denial? FACEBOOK AND WHATSAPP ARENT UNDER IMBRA SO YOUR OK! OR DID YOU MEET ON ANOTHER SITE AND CONTINUED ON FACEBOOK? IF SO WHAT SITE?

Thank you for your reply

ANSWERS IN BLUE..

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USCIS : 7 months
Marriage : March 21, 2014
I-130 Sent : April 18, 2014
I-130 NOA1 : April 22, 2014
I-130 Approved: November 14, 2014 
after two service request

NVC6 months
Received : December 1, 2014
Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : January 1, 2015
Pay AOS Bill : January 9, 2015
Submit DS-261 : January 7, 2015
Receive IV Bill : January 15, 2015 
called after AOS showed paid, they released it overnight)
Pay IV Bill : January 23, 2015
Send IV and AOS: January 29, 2015
Scan date: February 3, 2015
Checklist: March 19, 2015
 (only need to send south Africa police report)
Case Complete: June 3, 2015 

EMBASSY: 10 months
Interview appointment letter : December 4, 2015
Interview Date : January 21, 2016 
medical wasn't complete
Second interview date: April 4th 2016
Interview Result :APPROVED!!!

Visa Received : 4/13/2016 ( they sent us a email stating our visa was ready for pick up)

USA LIFE
US Entry :4/29/2016 
Social Security : 5/10/2016 (filed from the actual office)
State ID: 5/14/2016
Started working!!: 5/25/2016
Finally paid green card fee: 6/24/2016 ( note said we will receive it within 60 days)
Green card in hand: 7/5/2016 10 year green card we done!! 

1st king born: 6/30/2016

April 2017 update: Marriage still going strong, baby boy getting bigger. Life is good 

 

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Hey man God bless you for your patience I appreciate that,

So we met on ethiopianpersonals.com I really don't know much about the site to be honest other then that I found it after Google searching liked the people on it and bought a subscription and met the love of my life. I doubt it's an Internet Brooker site but I unfortunately mentioned that I met her on "a dating site" not specifying the site name nor when we met on the site ?. Please understand I had no idea as to what a marriage broker site is and I feel I've given ample evidence as to the validity of our relationship (whatsapp messages facebook etx) I also mentioned that we speak through whatsapp and facebook mostly due to the bad connection when calling but we do talk on the phone and I put whatsapp call logs as evidence ( a few) but most being messages we send each other as that's the main form of communication. Please if it's getting too much to respond to me I would appreciate an inbox or any form of response I am in alot of confusion as to this process is very vaguely and badly explained to me or maybe I am just ignorant one or the other. God bless you thanks

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Hey man God bless you for your patience I appreciate that,

So we met on ethiopianpersonals.com I really don't know much about the site to be honest other then that I found it after Google searching liked the people on it and bought a subscription and met the love of my life. I doubt it's an Internet Brooker site but I unfortunately mentioned that I met her on "a dating site" not specifying the site name nor when we met on the site ?. Please understand I had no idea as to what a marriage broker site is and I feel I've given ample evidence as to the validity of our relationship (whatsapp messages facebook etx) I also mentioned that we speak through whatsapp and facebook mostly due to the bad connection when calling but we do talk on the phone and I put whatsapp call logs as evidence ( a few) but most being messages we send each other as that's the main form of communication. Please if it's getting too much to respond to me I would appreciate an inbox or any form of response I am in alot of confusion as to this process is very vaguely and badly explained to me or maybe I am just ignorant one or the other. God bless you thanks

I am the one who created this thread so there is never to many questions or to many answers.. :):) :) . the thread was made for any process of Ethiopia immigration so ask as many questions as you like. ok what is the rules for imbra site? you said you paid for the site correct? im not familiar with the rules if you post the rules here im sure me or others can break it down for you or if someone else met on that site im sure they will chime in. also you can start a thread call IMBRA site question, it will attract others who had that issue as well.

yes Ethiopia has horrible connection and since the interview will be in Ethiopia im sure they will take this into account during your interview. since you mention just a dating site on your form it might get you a RFE so I would do as much research on this topic so you can have it all prepared when they send it so you can send them what they need right away.

if you want to inbox me or anyone else feel free but you can ask as many questions as you want on here since no one on here will band you or report you lol!

THIS IS A FRIENDLY THREAD!! NO WORRIED FOR YOU OR ANYONE ELSE THAT COMES ALONG UNLESS I LEAVE THE SITE THEN ITS UP TO OTHERS TO KEEP IT FRIENDLY !! HAHAH

Edited by ItsGonnaBeWorthIt

USCIS : 7 months
Marriage : March 21, 2014
I-130 Sent : April 18, 2014
I-130 NOA1 : April 22, 2014
I-130 Approved: November 14, 2014 
after two service request

NVC6 months
Received : December 1, 2014
Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : January 1, 2015
Pay AOS Bill : January 9, 2015
Submit DS-261 : January 7, 2015
Receive IV Bill : January 15, 2015 
called after AOS showed paid, they released it overnight)
Pay IV Bill : January 23, 2015
Send IV and AOS: January 29, 2015
Scan date: February 3, 2015
Checklist: March 19, 2015
 (only need to send south Africa police report)
Case Complete: June 3, 2015 

EMBASSY: 10 months
Interview appointment letter : December 4, 2015
Interview Date : January 21, 2016 
medical wasn't complete
Second interview date: April 4th 2016
Interview Result :APPROVED!!!

Visa Received : 4/13/2016 ( they sent us a email stating our visa was ready for pick up)

USA LIFE
US Entry :4/29/2016 
Social Security : 5/10/2016 (filed from the actual office)
State ID: 5/14/2016
Started working!!: 5/25/2016
Finally paid green card fee: 6/24/2016 ( note said we will receive it within 60 days)
Green card in hand: 7/5/2016 10 year green card we done!! 

1st king born: 6/30/2016

April 2017 update: Marriage still going strong, baby boy getting bigger. Life is good 

 

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http://ethiopianpersonals.com/page/terms

Here is the terms of the site maybe its in here sorry was to lazy to read through it and if they have a contact you can call or email them and ask them for a letter or response saying if they are or arent if you cant find it in these terms

USCIS : 7 months
Marriage : March 21, 2014
I-130 Sent : April 18, 2014
I-130 NOA1 : April 22, 2014
I-130 Approved: November 14, 2014 
after two service request

NVC6 months
Received : December 1, 2014
Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : January 1, 2015
Pay AOS Bill : January 9, 2015
Submit DS-261 : January 7, 2015
Receive IV Bill : January 15, 2015 
called after AOS showed paid, they released it overnight)
Pay IV Bill : January 23, 2015
Send IV and AOS: January 29, 2015
Scan date: February 3, 2015
Checklist: March 19, 2015
 (only need to send south Africa police report)
Case Complete: June 3, 2015 

EMBASSY: 10 months
Interview appointment letter : December 4, 2015
Interview Date : January 21, 2016 
medical wasn't complete
Second interview date: April 4th 2016
Interview Result :APPROVED!!!

Visa Received : 4/13/2016 ( they sent us a email stating our visa was ready for pick up)

USA LIFE
US Entry :4/29/2016 
Social Security : 5/10/2016 (filed from the actual office)
State ID: 5/14/2016
Started working!!: 5/25/2016
Finally paid green card fee: 6/24/2016 ( note said we will receive it within 60 days)
Green card in hand: 7/5/2016 10 year green card we done!! 

1st king born: 6/30/2016

April 2017 update: Marriage still going strong, baby boy getting bigger. Life is good 

 

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Yessss!! Approved..picking up visa on the 19th good luck everyone

woohooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! congrats!!!

USCIS : 7 months
Marriage : March 21, 2014
I-130 Sent : April 18, 2014
I-130 NOA1 : April 22, 2014
I-130 Approved: November 14, 2014 
after two service request

NVC6 months
Received : December 1, 2014
Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : January 1, 2015
Pay AOS Bill : January 9, 2015
Submit DS-261 : January 7, 2015
Receive IV Bill : January 15, 2015 
called after AOS showed paid, they released it overnight)
Pay IV Bill : January 23, 2015
Send IV and AOS: January 29, 2015
Scan date: February 3, 2015
Checklist: March 19, 2015
 (only need to send south Africa police report)
Case Complete: June 3, 2015 

EMBASSY: 10 months
Interview appointment letter : December 4, 2015
Interview Date : January 21, 2016 
medical wasn't complete
Second interview date: April 4th 2016
Interview Result :APPROVED!!!

Visa Received : 4/13/2016 ( they sent us a email stating our visa was ready for pick up)

USA LIFE
US Entry :4/29/2016 
Social Security : 5/10/2016 (filed from the actual office)
State ID: 5/14/2016
Started working!!: 5/25/2016
Finally paid green card fee: 6/24/2016 ( note said we will receive it within 60 days)
Green card in hand: 7/5/2016 10 year green card we done!! 

1st king born: 6/30/2016

April 2017 update: Marriage still going strong, baby boy getting bigger. Life is good 

 

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if you have a CC in july I would call NVC and see if you got scheduled or you can just wait for the email but july should be getting scheduling but we are still only half in the month so still have time

USCIS : 7 months
Marriage : March 21, 2014
I-130 Sent : April 18, 2014
I-130 NOA1 : April 22, 2014
I-130 Approved: November 14, 2014 
after two service request

NVC6 months
Received : December 1, 2014
Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : January 1, 2015
Pay AOS Bill : January 9, 2015
Submit DS-261 : January 7, 2015
Receive IV Bill : January 15, 2015 
called after AOS showed paid, they released it overnight)
Pay IV Bill : January 23, 2015
Send IV and AOS: January 29, 2015
Scan date: February 3, 2015
Checklist: March 19, 2015
 (only need to send south Africa police report)
Case Complete: June 3, 2015 

EMBASSY: 10 months
Interview appointment letter : December 4, 2015
Interview Date : January 21, 2016 
medical wasn't complete
Second interview date: April 4th 2016
Interview Result :APPROVED!!!

Visa Received : 4/13/2016 ( they sent us a email stating our visa was ready for pick up)

USA LIFE
US Entry :4/29/2016 
Social Security : 5/10/2016 (filed from the actual office)
State ID: 5/14/2016
Started working!!: 5/25/2016
Finally paid green card fee: 6/24/2016 ( note said we will receive it within 60 days)
Green card in hand: 7/5/2016 10 year green card we done!! 

1st king born: 6/30/2016

April 2017 update: Marriage still going strong, baby boy getting bigger. Life is good 

 

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ok thanks, it is already 15th of january and i didn't receive any email from NVC, so i don't know if they will do it this month since they usually send email on the second week of the month otherwise i have to wait for another month.

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ok thanks, it is already 15th of january and i didn't receive any email from NVC, so i don't know if they will do it this month since they usually send email on the second week of the month otherwise i have to wait for another month.

did you try calling them? option would be 1 for English then 4 for checking for interview. if you do let us know

USCIS : 7 months
Marriage : March 21, 2014
I-130 Sent : April 18, 2014
I-130 NOA1 : April 22, 2014
I-130 Approved: November 14, 2014 
after two service request

NVC6 months
Received : December 1, 2014
Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : January 1, 2015
Pay AOS Bill : January 9, 2015
Submit DS-261 : January 7, 2015
Receive IV Bill : January 15, 2015 
called after AOS showed paid, they released it overnight)
Pay IV Bill : January 23, 2015
Send IV and AOS: January 29, 2015
Scan date: February 3, 2015
Checklist: March 19, 2015
 (only need to send south Africa police report)
Case Complete: June 3, 2015 

EMBASSY: 10 months
Interview appointment letter : December 4, 2015
Interview Date : January 21, 2016 
medical wasn't complete
Second interview date: April 4th 2016
Interview Result :APPROVED!!!

Visa Received : 4/13/2016 ( they sent us a email stating our visa was ready for pick up)

USA LIFE
US Entry :4/29/2016 
Social Security : 5/10/2016 (filed from the actual office)
State ID: 5/14/2016
Started working!!: 5/25/2016
Finally paid green card fee: 6/24/2016 ( note said we will receive it within 60 days)
Green card in hand: 7/5/2016 10 year green card we done!! 

1st king born: 6/30/2016

April 2017 update: Marriage still going strong, baby boy getting bigger. Life is good 

 

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603-334-0700

its busy a lot but I called the other day and I didn't wait long.. but you might have to keep calling in order to even get through once it starts ringing then you know your through if a guy answers before a ring just hang up and redial. by all means you don't have to call if you don't want to deal with the hassle but if you wanted its an option ..

once you get through no need to hear him speak just hit 1 then when he starts talking again hit 4

Edited by ItsGonnaBeWorthIt

USCIS : 7 months
Marriage : March 21, 2014
I-130 Sent : April 18, 2014
I-130 NOA1 : April 22, 2014
I-130 Approved: November 14, 2014 
after two service request

NVC6 months
Received : December 1, 2014
Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : January 1, 2015
Pay AOS Bill : January 9, 2015
Submit DS-261 : January 7, 2015
Receive IV Bill : January 15, 2015 
called after AOS showed paid, they released it overnight)
Pay IV Bill : January 23, 2015
Send IV and AOS: January 29, 2015
Scan date: February 3, 2015
Checklist: March 19, 2015
 (only need to send south Africa police report)
Case Complete: June 3, 2015 

EMBASSY: 10 months
Interview appointment letter : December 4, 2015
Interview Date : January 21, 2016 
medical wasn't complete
Second interview date: April 4th 2016
Interview Result :APPROVED!!!

Visa Received : 4/13/2016 ( they sent us a email stating our visa was ready for pick up)

USA LIFE
US Entry :4/29/2016 
Social Security : 5/10/2016 (filed from the actual office)
State ID: 5/14/2016
Started working!!: 5/25/2016
Finally paid green card fee: 6/24/2016 ( note said we will receive it within 60 days)
Green card in hand: 7/5/2016 10 year green card we done!! 

1st king born: 6/30/2016

April 2017 update: Marriage still going strong, baby boy getting bigger. Life is good 

 

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if you have a CC in july I would call NVC and see if you got scheduled or you can just wait for the email but july should be getting scheduling but we are still only half in the month so still have time

I call the NVC and as usually, the same as alway waiting for inteview date to come available. and the Rep advise that they only send out the interview notificatioin on the first and second week of the month. so if anyone is waiting for interview for Feb is not happen. Shhhh :ranting: ...

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CRI-1 Journey

I-130 Sent: July 2nd, 2014
I-130 NOA1: July 14, 2014
I-130 Approved: December 15, 2014
NVC Received: December 29th, 2014
Received DS-261 / AOS Bill: February 18, 2015
Receive IV Bill: April 17th, 2015
Sent IV Package and AOS Package: April 20th, 2015 (Completed before April 15th, 2015 with only 2011, 12 and 2013 Tax

Doc's,** but have my 2014 ready at the Interview if asked**)

SCAN DATE: ???

CC Date: July 06th, 2015 as of 1/19/2016 still awaiting.

CC Email: July 13th, 2015 Via Email @ 1 am in the morning.

Interview email: NEVER CAME

Interview Date: March , 2016

Interview results:

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I call the NVC and as usually, the same as alway waiting for inteview date to come available. and the Rep advise that they only send out the interview notificatioin on the first and second week of the month. so if anyone is waiting for interview for Feb is not happen. Shhhh :ranting: ...

My thinking is that US Embassy in Addis may my be scheduling IV interviews once or twice month, and not based on priority as other embassies in other countries. It is also possible that they are doing some kind of experimentation to see how emotional or pissed-of you and spouse can be. Or they are hoping that you divorce due to difficulties they are pushing through.

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