Immigrant Visa for Yemenis

[Nass_3 0]

Congrats on your husband getting his visa:)

the question is how was he able to get a medical test? I also heard that it takes a long time to get an medical exam appointment since there is only one location that does it.

He had to do it after the interview so they put us on Administrative processing after his interview and they gave him a paper and he was able to do his medical.And no he did his medical exam on Monday and his interview was on Wednesday so a less than a week but in Algeria it does take a week to three weeks to get the visa after the interview whereas I think for Djibouti it is a couple of days.

Edited January 26, 2016 by Nass_3

[Redvany 0]

What country

And how long did you wait from case compete till interview date??

my NVC case completed on 2015-05-27. originally was transferred to Egypt with expedite request. due to visa requirements, I asked to move my case to Algeria back in July. on Oct 18th, my electronic file sent to Algeria from Egypt. Nov 19th my physical file received by the US embassy in Algeria.

[Hope_14 38]

Salam everyone, AllahmedAllah we got the interview date today after long wait. my interview date is on February 16th at 10am. The only problem is that they didn't send me the interview latter that was suppose to be attached to the email. From my understanding that I will need it to schedule a medical test and the way to enter the embassy. Any one had this problem before?

Did they email you saying that you have an interview on the 16th? Because when they sent me the email for my husband interview. it just stated that he had an interview on november 29th at 10 am and below it was his name and case number. he printed that email and showed it when he went to get his medical done. he didn't have any problem and we never got an actual attachment with anything about his interview beside the email.

[Redvany 0]

Did they email you saying that you have an interview on the 16th? Because when they sent me the email for my husband interview. it just stated that he had an interview on november 29th at 10 am and below it was his name and case number. he printed that email and showed it when he went to get his medical done. he didn't have any problem and we never got an actual attachment with anything about his interview beside the email.

They only showed the case number on the subject line and the interview date. I emailed them today and got back to me and said that this email below is sufficient for getting the medical done. it would have been nice if they at least wrote the name of the applicant.

this is what they sent me:

" Dear Applicant,

You have been scheduled for your immigrant visa interview on February 16, 2016 at 10:00

Please read the attached documents and provide the following listed documents on the date of your interview:

FIRST: Fill out online the form DS-260 at the following link: https://ceac.state.gov/iv/ (if not done)

Passport: A passport must be valid for travel to the United States and must have at least six months validity beyond the issuance date of the visa. Children may be included in a parent's passport, but if over the age of 16, they must have their photograph attached to the passport.

Birth Certificate: Original birth certificate of each person named in the application is required. Birth records must be presented for unmarried children under age 21, even if they are not applying for a visa at this time.

Unobtainable Birth Certificates: If an official birth certificate is not obtainable, present the best possible secondary evidence, such as a baptismal certificate, hospital certificate, school records, and/or a notarized affidavit from your parents.

Marriage Certificates: Married persons are required to present an original or a certified copy of their marriage certificate.

Termination of Prior Marriages: Applicant and petitioner who have been previously married must obtain evidence of the termination of EACH prior marriage. Evidence must be in the form of original documents issued by a competent authority, or certified copies bearing the appropriate seal or stamp of the issuing authority as a final divorce decree, annulment or of death certificate.

Police Certificates: Each applicant age 16 or over is required to submit a police certificate from the police authorities of each locality where the applicant has resided for six months or more since attaining the age of sixteen. A police certificate must also be obtained from the police authorities of any place where the applicant has been arrested for any reason, regardless of the length of residence. Police certificates from certain countries are considered unobtainable. The consular office will advise you about any particular country.

Court and Prison Records: Persons convicted of a crime must obtain a certified copy of each court record and any prison record, regardless that they may have benefited from an amnesty or

Photograps: Two(2) color photographs are required. The photographs must be 2”x 2” (5cmx5cm) on glossy paper, unretouched and unmounted, with white background. No dark glasses should be worn.

Evidence of Support: Original Form I-864 or I-864EZ or I-864W (for minor under 18), a contractual affidavit of support, must be submitted for most applicants in family-based immigrant visa categories; Orphans to be adopted in the United States (ir4); Apllicants for employment-based immigrant visas whose relative filed the immigrant visa petition or whose relative has a five percent or greater ownership interest in the business that filed the petition. For more information and to download the forms, visit the following website: www.uscis.gov .

Military Records: A certified copy of any military record is required (if apply)

Medical Examination: Arrange for a medical examination with the physician listed on the attached information sheet. You are responsible for the cost of the examination. A medical examination is also required for each child who will accompany you.

Evidence of Relationship: You may be asked to submit proof of a valid fiancé/fiancée relationship with your petitioner. It is useful to bring with you letters, photographs, or other evidence of your engagement

Translations/copies: All documents not in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation and copies for both original and translation document.

Consular Section

U.S. Embassy, Algiers

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Edited January 26, 2016 by Redvany

[Redvany 0]

Salam, today I was able to schedule the medical exam which is going to be on March 3rd. This is the earliest appointment I can find and my wife's interview will be on Feb 16th which is little bit over two weeks before the medical exam date. my question now that how long it will take to receive the visa with the passports after they receive the medical exam results?

[abu.kinan2014 0]

Salam, today I was able to schedule the medical exam which is going to be on March 3rd. This is the earliest appointment I can find and my wife's interview will be on Feb 16th which is little bit over two weeks before the medical exam date. my question now that how long it will take to receive the visa with the passports after they receive the medical exam results?

What country!?

[Hope_14 38]

Salam, today I was able to schedule the medical exam which is going to be on March 3rd. This is the earliest appointment I can find and my wife's interview will be on Feb 16th which is little bit over two weeks before the medical exam date. my question now that how long it will take to receive the visa with the passports after they receive the medical exam results?

After interview they will put her on AP until they get her medical. It will probably take 1-2 weeks after. From the time they issues my husband visa until he got it was exactly one week.

[Redvany 0]

After interview they will put her on AP until they get her medical. It will probably take 1-2 weeks after. From the time they issues my husband visa until he got it was exactly one week.

ok so probably two to three weeks after they receive the medical until we get the visa...thanks Hope!

What country!?

Algeria

[simsim92 1]

السلام عليكم

Does anyone know how long it takes for Malaysia to receive electronic file or give an appointment? I requested a transfer for my husbands case 2 months ago to Malaysia and got a new case number but it still says at NVC and my case has been complete since July.

And also I've been hearing a lot of people talking about contacting their Congressman. How does that work? Would they be able to help me? Or is it only for specific cases or if you're running into a problem with your case?

And congratulations to everyone whose spouse has came in or gotten an appointment.. now just waiting on my turn and everyone else's In Sha Allah

Edited February 3, 2016 by simsim92

[smarty18 0]

السلام عليكم

Does anyone know how long it takes for Malaysia to receive electronic file or give an appointment? I requested a transfer for my husbands case 2 months ago to Malaysia and got a new case number but it still says at NVC and my case has been complete since July.

And also I've been hearing a lot of people talking about contacting their Congressman. How does that work? Would they be able to help me? Or is it only for specific cases or if you're running into a problem with your case?

And congratulations to everyone whose spouse has came in or gotten an appointment.. now just waiting on my turn and everyone else's In Sha Allah

Hi ,

I contacted my congressman but to be honest they didn't do anything for me to this point. I can't even get them to reply to my emails. However, I have also contacted them regarding my friend's case and they have been helpful and have at least been caring and understanding. I think it really is up to whoever ends up helping you. I have a different representative from the one my friend has and I think that makes a difference. Also it doesn't hurt to give it a try, you have nothing to lose.

[Redvany 0]

السلام عليكم

Does anyone know how long it takes for Malaysia to receive electronic file or give an appointment? I requested a transfer for my husbands case 2 months ago to Malaysia and got a new case number but it still says at NVC and my case has been complete since July.

And also I've been hearing a lot of people talking about contacting their Congressman. How does that work? Would they be able to help me? Or is it only for specific cases or if you're running into a problem with your case?

And congratulations to everyone whose spouse has came in or gotten an appointment.. now just waiting on my turn and everyone else's In Sha Allah

in my case, contacting my senator did help. My case was stuck in Egypt for 4 months after requesting it to transfer to Algeria. Each time I email the US embassy in Egypt they say case transfers take weeks to transfer and got the same response from the US embassy in Algeria. they simply send default answers considering my transfer request requested 4 months before and they keep saying few weeks. when I contacted my senator, it took a week for the whole process. they emailed the US embassy in Egypt. Believe it or not, the embassy responded to her and said that they will send it by week end. few days later I saw my case updates and showing transfer in progress.

What state are you in? My US senator for my state has a website. Basically they asked me to fill in the form online and mail them another form with my signature on it regarding privacy stuff. The immigration specials from the senator office contacted me. I explained to her my station. she then emailed the embassy the same day.

[simsim92 1]

I got an appointment letter a day after I posted my question Alhamdulillah Thanks for the replies hopefully others will benefit from this and find what they are looking for.

Edited February 11, 2016 by simsim92

[Doc86 4]

Hello all,

Anyone went through trying to get visa from Algeria Embassy in New York for Algeria? I heard Algeria doesnt accept US citizens without visa for Algeria. I have k3 spouse visa for my husband already in US Embassy in Algiers Algeria but not sure how to get visa for Algeria?

Theres like a visa application and fees and questions i.e. where you'll stay when you're in algeria and purpose for going to Algeria. What will they require?

Anyone do this yet??

Thanks

Sorry if I posted in wrong place.

Edited February 17, 2016 by Doc86

[Redvany 0]

Hello all,

Anyone went through trying to get visa from Algeria Embassy in New York for Algeria? I heard Algeria doesnt accept US citizens without visa for Algeria. I have k3 spouse visa for my husband already in US Embassy in Algiers Algeria but not sure how to get visa for Algeria?

Theres like a visa application and fees and questions i.e. where you'll stay when you're in algeria and purpose for going to Algeria. What will they require?

Anyone do this yet??

Thanks

Sorry if I posted in wrong place.

Hi, you are in the right place:)

If you are traveling to Algeria with a US passport, then you will need a visa. When you apply for a visa for Algeria, you will need to provide a round trip ticket and Hotel reservation with the application. However, if you have a yemeni passport, you will not need a visa.

[Doc86 4]

Hi, you are in the right place:)

If you are traveling to Algeria with a US passport, then you will need a visa. When you apply for a visa for Algeria, you will need to provide a round trip ticket and Hotel reservation with the application. However, if you have a yemeni passport, you will not need a visa.

Hi, thanks for the reply

My husband has a Yemeni passport; so he should be set. Is it weird or is it just me that they dont give visa upon arrival for US citizens? I wouldnt even know when to book a round trip for.....seeing as no one knows how long processing can take at US Embassy. As far as hotels, I looked online ...so expensive near the Embassy. Would one need to reserve hotel for full stay in algeria (to get entry visa ) or just a couple of nights and then we can maybe find a cheaper alternative....maybe an apartment outside the main city further in distance from embassy?

Any experiences guys with getting entry visa from the states? Or would one be able to get it from for example....Jordan since my husband is there as a refugee? Or would they deny me entry visa service since I am a US citizen and would have to get visa from states?

Thanks in advance for anyone who comments!