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ZaakirahM
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Hi, I wanted to start a thread where all of those who have been thru the interview process in Dakar, Senegal can share their experiences in one thread. Even if you have not yet been thru the Dakar e

ZaakirahM
ZaakirahM

Just to clarify for anyone else... I started this thread as a conversation thread...for us (Dakar embassy attendees) to talk about what is not already stated in the timeline's reviews. There are so

Renee14
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Hello everyone, my husband had his interview today and got put on AP. He has to go back for his vaccinations on Nov 25th and they also want more proof of our relationship. He showed them about 5-10 ph

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Good Morning, Afternoon or Evening

It has been several months since I have shared with the couples of VJ, between work, school, traveling and pregnancy. I have been a little on the busy side however I wanted to just make sure of a few things husband and I have been on AP since back in December and on Sept 1 we received a call he went in and was given a green slip and advised to come back in on the following Thursday. The embassy kept his passport all he documents and his bio metrics screening. Anyone going through this or have any idea if this means he has finally received the long awaited approval and I should be ordering his airline ticket? Thank you all in advance for your assistance.

Service Center: Nebraska Service Center

Consulate: Senegal, Dakar

March 30, 2015: Married in Gambia

June 30, 2015: I-130 Sent

July 7, 2015: email & text I-130 NOA1 (electronic)

July 27, 2015: USPS mail I-130 NOA1 (hardcopy)

July 23, 2015: I-130 Approved NOA2 (electronic no email checked status via USCIS.gov)

July 27, 2015: USPS mail I-130 Approved NOA2 (hardcopy)

July 28, 2015: NVC received my case from USCIS (NVC Agent)

August 17, 2015: NVC Assigned my Case (Called in and the NVC Agent provided it to me over the Phone, also updated Phone and Email and assigned Agent.)

August 17, 2015: Completed DS-261 Agent Choice

August 17, 2015: AOS Bill

August 17, 2015: Paid AOS Bill Online

August 17, 2015: Received AOS Cover Page

August 20, 2015: Received IV Bill

August 20, 2015: Paid IV Bill

September 5, 2015: NVC Received Doc (30 Day Wait Begins)

October 5, 2015: Received a Checklist Email (Missed tax documents which I know I sent)

October 9, 2015: NVC Received Checklist and missing tax forms (Round 2 of 30 Day Wait Begins)

October 21, 2015: Called NVC to check status and to ensure the forms had been received; spoke with the rudest person I even have encountered demanded a Supervisor Call back

November 9, 2015: Case Complete from the NVC (Received a direct call from the Supervisor &Appointment date)

November 11, 2015: Received email with Appointment Date and instructions

December 11, 2015: Biometric Screening and Vaccinations Complete with Sealed Envelope

December 15, 2015: Interview placed on Administrative Processing didn’t have enough evidence of relationship and original marriage license.

January 3, 2016: Submitted original marriage license, 600 pages of Viber messages was advised that they would call him and gave him a white 221g Administrative Processing

September 1, 2016: Embassy called him directly and advised him to come in any Wednesday

September 8,2016: Arrived at the Embassy they requested a 2ndBiometric Examination

September 28,2016: Arrived at Embassy with 2nd Biometric Examination Complete with Sealed Envelope received a green ticket and advised to return on next Thursday. (8 day wait begins)

October 6, 2016: Visa APPROVED and in HAND

October 6,2016: USCIS Immigrant Fee (Green Card Fee) Billed

October 6,2016: USCIS Immigrant Fee (Green Card Fee) Paid

October 6,2016: Airline Ticket Purchased expected arrival for October 11,2016 Insha’Allah

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Gambia
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Good Morning, Afternoon or Evening

It has been several months since I have shared with the couples of VJ, between work, school, traveling and pregnancy. I have been a little on the busy side however I wanted to just make sure of a few things husband and I have been on AP since back in December and on Sept 1 we received a call he went in and was given a green slip and advised to come back in on the following Thursday. The embassy kept his passport all he documents and his bio metrics screening. Anyone going through this or have any idea if this means he has finally received the long awaited approval and I should be ordering his airline ticket? Thank you all in advance for your assistance.

Looks like it congrats to you and your family

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Wow, I'm sorry happy for you. It looks like this part of your Juorney will come to an end on Thursday. It's such a short time, just wait until Thursday once he has it in hand to buy the ticket. I have checked flights and the site I use doesn't really have a difference on if you book less than a week in advance or a month for flights leaving from Dakar.

And yes, you are definitely a busy woman with all that going on.

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Gambia
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Well had a early day so thank you for the congrats the ceac shows "Issued". I do not not think I have ever been this excited about a 6 letter word in my entire life!

InshaAllah this will be the end of the section now on to the Port of Entry. Then then on to a baby coming in November.........Be blessed and chat with you ladies and gents soon.

Service Center: Nebraska Service Center

Consulate: Senegal, Dakar

March 30, 2015: Married in Gambia

June 30, 2015: I-130 Sent

July 7, 2015: email & text I-130 NOA1 (electronic)

July 27, 2015: USPS mail I-130 NOA1 (hardcopy)

July 23, 2015: I-130 Approved NOA2 (electronic no email checked status via USCIS.gov)

July 27, 2015: USPS mail I-130 Approved NOA2 (hardcopy)

July 28, 2015: NVC received my case from USCIS (NVC Agent)

August 17, 2015: NVC Assigned my Case (Called in and the NVC Agent provided it to me over the Phone, also updated Phone and Email and assigned Agent.)

August 17, 2015: Completed DS-261 Agent Choice

August 17, 2015: AOS Bill

August 17, 2015: Paid AOS Bill Online

August 17, 2015: Received AOS Cover Page

August 20, 2015: Received IV Bill

August 20, 2015: Paid IV Bill

September 5, 2015: NVC Received Doc (30 Day Wait Begins)

October 5, 2015: Received a Checklist Email (Missed tax documents which I know I sent)

October 9, 2015: NVC Received Checklist and missing tax forms (Round 2 of 30 Day Wait Begins)

October 21, 2015: Called NVC to check status and to ensure the forms had been received; spoke with the rudest person I even have encountered demanded a Supervisor Call back

November 9, 2015: Case Complete from the NVC (Received a direct call from the Supervisor &Appointment date)

November 11, 2015: Received email with Appointment Date and instructions

December 11, 2015: Biometric Screening and Vaccinations Complete with Sealed Envelope

December 15, 2015: Interview placed on Administrative Processing didn’t have enough evidence of relationship and original marriage license.

January 3, 2016: Submitted original marriage license, 600 pages of Viber messages was advised that they would call him and gave him a white 221g Administrative Processing

September 1, 2016: Embassy called him directly and advised him to come in any Wednesday

September 8,2016: Arrived at the Embassy they requested a 2ndBiometric Examination

September 28,2016: Arrived at Embassy with 2nd Biometric Examination Complete with Sealed Envelope received a green ticket and advised to return on next Thursday. (8 day wait begins)

October 6, 2016: Visa APPROVED and in HAND

October 6,2016: USCIS Immigrant Fee (Green Card Fee) Billed

October 6,2016: USCIS Immigrant Fee (Green Card Fee) Paid

October 6,2016: Airline Ticket Purchased expected arrival for October 11,2016 Insha’Allah

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I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride; so I love you because I knew no other way than this, where 'I' does not exist, nor 'you'. So close that your hand on my chest is my hand, so close that your eyes close as I fall asleep.

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Congrats!!! Thats is a great news.

Good Morning, Afternoon, or Evening

Well had a early day so thank you for the congrats the ceac shows "Issued". I do not not think I have ever been this excited about a 6 letter word in my entire life!

InshaAllah this will be the end of the section now on to the Port of Entry. Then then on to a baby coming in November.........Be blessed and chat with you ladies and gents soon.

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Good Morning, Afternoon, or Evening

Well had a early day so thank you for the congrats the ceac shows "Issued". I do not not think I have ever been this excited about a 6 letter word in my entire life!

InshaAllah this will be the end of the section now on to the Port of Entry. Then then on to a baby coming in November.........Be blessed and chat with you ladies and gents soon.

That's great news congratulations. So happy for you.

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Good Morning, Afternoon, or Evening

Well had a early day so thank you for the congrats the ceac shows "Issued". I do not not think I have ever been this excited about a 6 letter word in my entire life!

InshaAllah this will be the end of the section now on to the Port of Entry. Then then on to a baby coming in November.........Be blessed and chat with you ladies and gents soon.

Congrats !!! Just in time for the baby

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Hello,

Did anyone get an interview date yet?

I hve been calling NVC but they keep saying to wait for an interview to be schedule. Case completed August 5th 2016. It will be 2 month tomorrow

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