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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Ghana
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Greetings all!

We are finally done with this part of the process!

My husband was approved today at his interview; he picks up his visa on Tuesday.

On my timeline is the complete review for the medical exam and the embassy.

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?cfl=0&id=204542

Good luck to all!!

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My beautiful sister I am so happy for you ......

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: K-1 Visa Country: Ghana
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Congrats Zakira happy fr you. FOr me i'm on AP i have to bring original mariage certificate.

Thank you!

Soon you will be finished too!

Congrt

Thank you!

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Gambia
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Hello Everyone,

We didn't necessary follow the timelines in the P3/P4.I received a medical expedite so I'm been dealing directly with the embassy. When I initially called to schedule the interview, the representative at the embassy kept asking was the medical complete about 4 or 5 times. Then, he offered dates for my husband to come in for an interview. I didn't confirm any dates because at this point I was concerned about the medical and figured I would get back to the embassy to confirm the interview, especially after reading some of the other posts..

My husband left for dakar the next day and went straight for his exam. There was a lot of back and forth between various exam locations, such as blood work and x-ray. He received exam results and 10 photos in his hand to take to the interview. But he did have to give the blood work results back to the doctor. On the last trip to Dr Hassan after he takes your blood work results, he is currently advising everyone to come back in 2.5 - 3 weeks from your initial doctor visit NO MATTER WHEN YOUR INTERVIEW IS SCHEDULED for the vaccinations. I suggest asking the doctors on the list when you should expect your vaccinations when making your initial appointment. This seems to be the delay. My guess is that they are low on supplies. My husband mentioned there were lots of people there complaining about the same thing. Get your medical exam as soon as you can. Even more than 3 weeks out if you can get in with the doctor.

It's too late for us for but i'm wondering if it's better to have the immunizations elsewhere then bring the records to the embassy doctor for proof of the immunizations. Just a thought.

My husband was told by Dr Hassan to come back on 11/25 after returning the bloodwork. A few days ago, He was able to call and beg him to move the appointment up a few days since this Thursday is a holiday. My hubbie would like to return his final medical results and evidence into the embassy on Tuesday before thanksgiving. He received his final medical from Dr Hassan and vaccinations today to return to the embassy tomorrow without a problem.

I would suggest that if you can't get into see the the doctors and forced to see Dr Hassan. Schedule your intitlal appointment 3 weeks out from your interview.

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Ghana
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My husband was told by Dr Hassan to come back on 11/25 after returning the bloodwork. A few days ago, He was able to call and beg him to move the appointment up a few days since this Thursday is a holiday. My hubbie would like to return his final medical results and evidence into the embassy on Tuesday before thanksgiving. He received his final medical from Dr Hassan and vaccinations today to return to the embassy tomorrow without a problem.

I would suggest that if you can't get into see the the doctors and forced to see Dr Hassan. Schedule your intitlal appointment 3 weeks out from your interview.

Thanks for the suggestion.

I do agree that Dr. Hassan Bahsoun should be at the bottom of the list. Since things went so smoothly for hubby and I at Dr. Awa Kane's, for those who still need to do medicals, I would highly suggest making an appointment with her office FIRST as soon as you get the interview date.

Please continue to keep us updated on what happens when your husband drops of things tomorrow (Tuesday). My husband also picks up his visa tomorrow (Tuesday).

congrats to you.

Thank you, luckyef.

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Senegal
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So happy for your approval ZaakirahDemba! I cannot wait for that day to come for us.

We called NVC last week and my husband's case is complete with them Praise God! They said that they will set an appointment then mail his papers to the embassy after. News of the approval was on Nov 17, as of yesterday no appointment yet. I wish there was a way to push this appointment setting process, but I have read that we cannot call embassy until they have his paperwork, ugh!!!

How long did it take those who did not have expedite to get your appointment? We still haven't gotten email from NVC about the completion, if it hadnt been for my calling we would be waiting to find out still.

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Ghana
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So happy for your approval ZaakirahDemba! I cannot wait for that day to come for us.

We called NVC last week and my husband's case is complete with them Praise God! They said that they will set an appointment then mail his papers to the embassy after. News of the approval was on Nov 17, as of yesterday no appointment yet. I wish there was a way to push this appointment setting process, but I have read that we cannot call embassy until they have his paperwork, ugh!!!

How long did it take those who did not have expedite to get your appointment? We still haven't gotten email from NVC about the completion, if it hadnt been for my calling we would be waiting to find out still.

Thank you!

And congrats to you!

And yes, it will take a little while to get an interview.

If you look at this spreadsheet for Senegal...

You will see the date ranges from 30-90 days before you get an interview date.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xbLl_8yDgHLeDaLnTrPdYc44J0sjPSFfYCKxlKx6uTY/edit#gid=0

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Does any one knows if the Dakar embassy is close this coming Tuesday November 1st ?

http://dakar.usembassy.gov/service/warden-messages-and-monthly-consular-news.html

Note: The consular section will be closed on Tuesday, December 1st, 2015 in observance of Magal de Touba.

https://youtu.be/rHQuMoJ3Xrk

 

 

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Date Filed : 2018-09-12
NOA Date : 2018-09-18
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Hello everybody!

Us embassy asked me original affidavit of support

After 2 weeks they called me to say me now i need joint sponsor:

My question is what a joint sponsor has to file and what documents he has to send me thanks all

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