South African K1 Visa applicants

[LuFlolady 881]

4 hours ago, KyleB22 said:

Has anyone got any tips or tricks for cheaper flights to the US? one way or return? 

When we were looking at flights it was cheaper to book one way.....

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

8 hours ago, LuFlolady said:

When we were looking at flights it was cheaper to book one way.....

Totally depends on the airline.

[Mel & Llew 11]

21 hours ago, KyleB22 said:

Has anyone got any tips or tricks for cheaper flights to the US? one way or return? 

Hey @KyleB22 - your best bet for SA -> USA tickets is check out www.cheapflights.co.za or the Cheapflights app. Then get the best deals, and compare with the prices on the carrier's site directly (such as Emirates) - and be sure to carefully read through the fine print, sometimes the price is lower on Cheapflights via a 3rd party such as eDreams etc, but there's a catch such as a card payment fee or no luggage included in the fee etc. In my experience from SA to USA your best bet is one of the layover carriers such as Emirates / Qatar but from the USA to SA there are more direct flight options. Best of luck 👍

[KyleB22 31]

is it wise/ advisable to submit your D-160 application before the embassy receives your case? just looking into the options available and preparing as best I can before everything gets busy again 

 

TIA

[KyleB22 31]

For those who already had their interviews, is it necessary for my Fiance to send the copies she made of the I-129F she filed in the US? do I include it in my interview parcel? 

 

Collected birth cert after 7 weeks wait FYI, all i'm waiting for now is case number from NVC then the ball will get rolling again. 

 

Thanks 

 

[IsabelleFredrick 6]

How long does one stay in Admin. Processing if at interview in South Africa, JHB they need to send in tax stuff? I sent it in today, now wondering how long ill wait before they approve and post my passport and visa! ANyone been here?

[KyleB22 31]

Do the photo copies we bring to the interview have to be certified? 

[LuFlolady 881]

6 minutes ago, KyleB22 said:

Do the photo copies we bring to the interview have to be certified? 

no

[LuFlolady 881]

On 5/18/2019 at 6:11 AM, KyleB22 said:

is it wise/ advisable to submit your D-160 application before the embassy receives your case? just looking into the options available and preparing as best I can before everything gets busy again 

 

TIA

You can start the DS160 now if you like... you can always go back to it and finish.... I would adviswe you do it now

[KyleB22 31]

10 hours ago, LuFlolady said:

You can start the DS160 now if you like... you can always go back to it and finish.... I would adviswe you do it now

Thanks, I've already have the application confirmation, I'm just waiting for the next step from NVC (case number etc) I have all supporting docs prepared and ready to send off, does anyone know what dates are being taken up at the JHB Consulate for interviews? 

[IsabelleFredrick 6]

Has anyone from SA been put in Administrative Processing for missing tax transcripts at interview? How long did it take to change to Issued? 

[AftM89 158]

On 5/14/2019 at 6:19 PM, MozambiqueSoninha said:

Beyond excited this is finally happening - all the tickets there are booked - tickets for myself and step daughter booked back to joburg - managed to get an amazing deal (53% off!) on a very nice apartment literally next to the consulate.  

 

Organizing my documents now 

 

Here is my check list

 

Beneficiary 

1. 2x Copies of passport page for medical exam

2. 4x passport photos SA Size (Is there somewhere in Sandton city mall that will do this for us?   And will they be open on Saturday / Sunday?)

3. Vaccination card / Med History Card

4. Original and Copy of Long form Birth Certificate with certified translation

5. Original and copy of Police Certificate with certified translation

6. Original and copy of Parental Consent Affidavit from biological father for immigrating to US and allowance to travel with me, step father / petitioner - as well as allowance to provide medical decisions - this includes copies of his national ID card - all of which has been notarized by the civil registry 

7. Same as above for mother 

8. DS-260 and confirmation page

 

Petitioner

1. I-864

2. 4 years of Tax transcripts

3. Last 6 months of paystubs from employer

4. Original and Copy of Letter from employer confirming current employment and salary 

5. copies of photos together with beneficiary as well as western union transaction receipts for money sent to beneficiary while living in Mozambique

6. Original and Copies Long form marriage certificate of myself and beneficiaries mother with certified translation

7. I-130 Package

         a. I-130 Cover letter

         b. I-130 application

         c. Beneficiary Birth Certificate with certified translation

         d. Petitioner and Beneficiaries mothers marriage certificate with certified translation

         e. Copy Petitioners Passport

         f. G-1145 e-Notification page

8. Copies of all communications with USCIS, NVC and Consulate

 

 

What am I missing? 

At my sons interview they only asked for the original documents and I-864 then for him all the medical reports,birth certificate and just asked him if he is ready to come to US and said congrats....I’m currently here to pick him up and leaving tomorrow from OR ...all the best with your interview

[balasetek 0]

I'm in same situation i have been approved yesterday but still need to submit Tax Transcripts 

[RenC 5]

Hi all

 

I need help.. My visa interview date is on 6 June 2019 (next week). Unfortunately I do not have my unabridged birth certificate yet. I slipped up with this (I assumed my old form birth certificate was adequate) and applied too late, so will have to wait a few weeks for this. Should I still go for my interview next week or rather postpone the interview date? Would the embassy be lenient if I show up without my unabridged birth certificate (I have the short form birth certificate) and possibly ask me to send it through when I have it in hand, or will it be better if I change my date to end July and be sure I have my birth certificate by that time? I emailed the embassy to enquire about my situation, but I have not heard back from them and it has been three business days now. I have 4 police clearance certificates from countries I lived in. The first one of these expires 30 July, so I kind of have a time contraint for my interview date.

 

Thank you, I will be so thankful if anyone has advice!!

[KyleB22 31]

8 hours ago, RenC said:

Hi all

 

I need help.. My visa interview date is on 6 June 2019 (next week). Unfortunately I do not have my unabridged birth certificate yet. I slipped up with this (I assumed my old form birth certificate was adequate) and applied too late, so will have to wait a few weeks for this. Should I still go for my interview next week or rather postpone the interview date? Would the embassy be lenient if I show up without my unabridged birth certificate (I have the short form birth certificate) and possibly ask me to send it through when I have it in hand, or will it be better if I change my date to end July and be sure I have my birth certificate by that time? I emailed the embassy to enquire about my situation, but I have not heard back from them and it has been three business days now. I have 4 police clearance certificates from countries I lived in. The first one of these expires 30 July, so I kind of have a time contraint for my interview date.

 

Thank you, I will be so thankful if anyone has advice!!

The best you can do now, if you have the extra cash, is use someone like passports 4 u, they can expedite the processing, I waited 7 weeks for mine from Edenvale office and they printed it on the spot (I suppose head office in PTA verifies the info) I know some members didn't have tax transcripts or police clearance yet and were placed in AP until the sent through the documents and still got their visas, may try mailing the embassy and explaining your situation? 

 

I also made that assumption, fortunately I was able to get all my docs ready by now. Wish you all the best and a successful interview!