South African K1 Visa applicants

[Tanya007 21]

2 hours ago, Hunter & Robyn said:

Hey guys!

 

Getting closer to the interview date (20-06-2019), and getting a little nervous, but also very excited! I just wanted to make sure I have received "Packet 4". What exactly is this, as I haven't actually received anything via email from the consulate after my interview was booked. Is Packet 4 the print-out instructions from the confirmation page, or is it something different?

 

Thank you so much!

Packet 4 is the instructions of how to make the appointment and complete DS160. If you haven’t received it, email the consulate and request it. They’re quite fast. They’ll also ask you to confirm your appointment date on email once you’ve scheduled it. 

[KyleB22 31]

@Hunter & Robyn I'm Just curious, when were you able to book your appointment? was it only once the consulate received your packet or as you were able to as soon as you got your case number from NVC? 

[Hunter & Robyn 10]

30 minutes ago, Tanya007 said:

Packet 4 is the instructions of how to make the appointment and complete DS160. If you haven’t received it, email the consulate and request it. They’re quite fast. They’ll also ask you to confirm your appointment date on email once you’ve scheduled it. 

Okay so once I've sent off my dates back to them, they don't send an actual appointment letter back? Thank you so much! 

[Tanya007 21]

2 minutes ago, Hunter & Robyn said:

Okay so once I've sent off my dates back to them, they don't send an actual appointment letter back? Thank you so much! 

No you just print off the appointment letter online. 👍🏻

[Hunter & Robyn 10]

28 minutes ago, KyleB22 said:

@Hunter & Robyn I'm Just curious, when were you able to book your appointment? was it only once the consulate received your packet or as you were able to as soon as you got your case number from NVC? 

I booked my interview once I received my packet 3 from the embassy. Go to www.ceac.state.gov and use your case number to check your statues. If it says "Ready", this should mean it's arrived at the U.S. Consulate in Johannesburg. I had to phone to get my Packet 3 (the letter of instructions on how to book interview), and then booked it straight away. Hope this helps! 

Edited June 3, 2019 by Hunter & Robyn
Incorrect wording.

[Hunter & Robyn 10]

3 minutes ago, Tanya007 said:

No you just print off the appointment letter online. 👍🏻

Then I'm all set, thank you so very much! 😁

[Optimum 2]

3 hours ago, Hunter & Robyn said:

Hey guys!

 

Getting closer to the interview date (20-06-2019), and getting a little nervous, but also very excited! I just wanted to make sure I have received "Packet 4". What exactly is this, as I haven't actually received anything via email from the consulate after my interview was booked. Is Packet 4 the print-out instructions from the confirmation page, or is it something different?

 

Thank you so much!

It is an instruction from the NIV together with your interview date. telling you details of the medicals and interview date

[Optimum 2]

On 5/30/2019 at 1:15 PM, MozambiqueSoninha said:

I will write formal review in a bit - but everything went without a hitch.  They asked if we planed to return to Mozambique and we told them we were just waiting for the documents and then we would buy tickets to the states, The US woman said she couldnt promise but to come back tomorrow and perhaps they could have it done by then and if not return on Monday and they will have it for us.   

 

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who has been a part of this group especially for always having words of support and encouragement.   For those still in the process I wish nothing but the best for you and hope you soon get to come live in the US also.  

congratulations!!!

[balasetek 0]

17 hours ago, Hunter & Robyn said:

www.ceac.state.gov

 

[balasetek 0]

How does the status have to change from AP, I did submit the Tax Transcripts a week ago but no change on status.😩😩

[SLV123 40]

Hi everyone 

Posting the following information In case it helps:

 

Joburg consulate K-1 interview:

May 30  - YAY! my daughter’s fiancé Mike received his verbal approval at a relatively straightforward K-1 interview.  Most everyone has shared the required documentation and there were no surprises. His medical was there, tax transcripts, PCC, UBC, some recent proof of relationship and both letters of intent. 

 

Since my daughter and he met a little over a year ago (so a relatively short relationship) the interviewer asked how he knew the relationship would work and Mike said, when you know, you know and she answered: so they say...

 

We got very excited and with fares going up, we took a risk and booked a flight for Monday June 10, hoping all would flow according to plan and the visa would be ready. 

 

I began (anxiously) tracking the visa issue process on ceac.state.gov, inputting the JHN case # - here are the dates and status

 

May 31: status Ready, last update May 31

June 3: Admin Processing

June 4: Issued 

June 5: Mike received DHL tracking #

June 6; Should be delivered 

June 8: Mike will pick up

June 10: fly Emirates thru Boston to Detroit 

 

Once again grateful to everyone’s assistance and good luck to all those with upcoming interviews. As long as you are prepared and organized all will be fine.

 

 

[LuFlolady 881]

On 6/5/2019 at 8:33 PM, SLV123 said:

Hi everyone 

Posting the following information In case it helps:

 

Joburg consulate K-1 interview:

May 30  - YAY! my daughter’s fiancé Mike received his verbal approval at a relatively straightforward K-1 interview.  Most everyone has shared the required documentation and there were no surprises. His medical was there, tax transcripts, PCC, UBC, some recent proof of relationship and both letters of intent. 

 

Since my daughter and he met a little over a year ago (so a relatively short relationship) the interviewer asked how he knew the relationship would work and Mike said, when you know, you know and she answered: so they say...

 

We got very excited and with fares going up, we took a risk and booked a flight for Monday June 10, hoping all would flow according to plan and the visa would be ready. 

 

I began (anxiously) tracking the visa issue process on ceac.state.gov, inputting the JHN case # - here are the dates and status

 

May 31: status Ready, last update May 31

June 3: Admin Processing

June 4: Issued 

June 5: Mike received DHL tracking #

June 6; Should be delivered 

June 8: Mike will pick up

June 10: fly Emirates thru Boston to Detroit 

 

Once again grateful to everyone’s assistance and good luck to all those with upcoming interviews. As long as you are prepared and organized all will be fine.

 

 

Congrats!

[sloanebglover 0]

Hi everyone! My fiancé has his interview on June 27. For those of you in the CPT area who were approved, how long did it take you to get a notification from DHL your visa was available for pickup? 

 

I have seen seen several people say how happy they were with the quick turn around in receiving the visa but I wasn’t sure if they were located closer to JHB or in the western cape. 

[KyleB22 31]

To those who had their case at the NVC, did you have to send any documents through to them? Or only once it got to the embassy in JHB? 

[LuFlolady 881]

On 6/7/2019 at 11:21 PM, sloanebglover said:

Hi everyone! My fiancé has his interview on June 27. For those of you in the CPT area who were approved, how long did it take you to get a notification from DHL your visa was available for pickup? 

 

I have seen seen several people say how happy they were with the quick turn around in receiving the visa but I wasn’t sure if they were located closer to JHB or in the western cape. 

my fiance visa came to CPT and it was quick after approval about 3 days is when we received notification that the visa was on the way and the pick up was very easy and smooth too!