South African K1 Visa applicants

[kemm360 144]

1 hour ago, LuFlolady said:

Yes finally! And the temps are ok I'm from the Midwest in the USA so Cali summer temps are nothing compared to what we get lol........ Can't wait to get our interview date

Interview in Cape Town? I didn't realize they did interviews in Cape Town.....

Lol no K1 interview will be done in Cape Town. It’s only done in Johannesburg.

[LuFlolady 881]

3 minutes ago, kemm360 said:

Lol no K1 interview will be done in Cape Town. It’s only done in Johannesburg.

Yea I know no interviews in Cape Town I was responding to someone else but VJ merged them both together

[catdhru 3]

5 hours ago, JS5220 said:

Hmmm I guess I just assumed that because she put Cape Town under Consular Processing Information (Your beneficiary will apply for a visa abroad at the U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate at....Cape Town) on the I-129f that it meant she'd have the interview there?

If she can't have it in Cape Town, what are the wait times like for the interview at Johannesburg?

We got our first available appointment for Nov15th, and we checked Nov 29th is also available. When the consulate receives your file, just drop them an email, and you will receive your Packet 3 on the same day. I don't know about the December dates, I guess it was not open.

[LuFlolady 881]

8 hours ago, catdhru said:

We got our first available appointment for Nov15th, and we checked Nov 29th is also available. When the consulate receives your file, just drop them an email, and you will receive your Packet 3 on the same day. I don't know about the December dates, I guess it was not open.

Thank you for this information good to know there is still some November dates still available

[Vintage girl 146]

20 hours ago, JS5220 said:

Hmmm I guess I just assumed that because she put Cape Town under Consular Processing Information (Your beneficiary will apply for a visa abroad at the U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate at....Cape Town) on the I-129f that it meant she'd have the interview there?

If she can't have it in Cape Town, what are the wait times like for the interview at Johannesburg?

Yes there is actually 3 places, JHB, Pretoria and Capetown. But most people file with JHB maybe because it's in the center area of SA. The waiting period depends on the site where availability is possible. One of the immigrants at my interview actually told me about Durban, they also do interviews. I have been through JHB but we waited from 18th June till 27th September for our interview date. Just be patient. And oh one thing you should know is you cant change Embassies. If you file with CPT you have to attend there. 

 

[LuFlolady 881]

21 hours ago, kemm360 said:

Lol no K1 interview will be done in Cape Town. It’s only done in Johannesburg.

Yea I know no interviews in Cape Town I was responding to someone else but VJ merged them both together

[LuFlolady 881]

Should we wait until our packet is headed to Joburg? Or can we pay ds160 now and wait for it to arrive? @kemm360 @Vintage girl

[kemm360 144]

5 hours ago, LuFlolady said:

Should we wait until our packet is headed to Joburg? Or can we pay ds160 now and wait for it to arrive? @kemm360 @Vintage girl

You can start filling DS 160, it is free, you will not be able to pay until they send you the Packet...

[LuFlolady 881]

2 hours ago, kemm360 said:

You can start filling DS 160, it is free, you will not be able to pay until they send you the Packet...

Ok thank you.....and one other question where can he find the ds160 form? Is it on the embassy website?

[Loveusa222 37]

Hey guys so just a little update, still waiting for my visa to arrive..... Did call the consulate they say it’s processing and that the medical is in my file they are now reviewing everything  before they issue the visa also they said to call them if i still don’t have it Friday. 

 

Edited October 12, 2018 by Ayeshacharles

[LuFlolady 881]

1 hour ago, Ayeshacharles said:

Hey guys so just a little update, still waiting for my visa to arrive..... Did call the consulate they say it’s processing and that the medical is in my file they are now reviewing everything  before they issue the visa also they said to call them if i still don’t have it Friday. 

 

good luck to you! and thank you for the update

[vistawateraz 28]

Ayeshacharles, 

 

I have my fiance's interview scheduled for Nov 29th and was wondering how long after the interview does it take DHL to ship to her house?  I paid the upgraded shipping, but want to make sure we can arrange her flight. She's in the US with me now and will be flying back for the medical and interview, but we'd like it to be a short trip home.  Also, when scheduling the medical, do they require you interview appt confirmation?

 

Dan

[Loveusa222 37]

21 minutes ago, vistawateraz said:

Ayeshacharles, 

 

I have my fiance's interview scheduled for Nov 29th and was wondering how long after the interview does it take DHL to ship to her house?  I paid the upgraded shipping, but want to make sure we can arrange her flight. She's in the US with me now and will be flying back for the medical and interview, but we'd like it to be a short trip home.  Also, when scheduling the medical, do they require you interview appt confirmation?

 

Dan

Yes for the medical you need to have the interview confirmation the instrustion page they have you print out with all the details and your case number.  The medical is fairly easy and they send you a list of required documents you need. I emailed them and they sent me a list of things. 

 

The conusalte is extremely busy and there are lots of holidays coming up and that causes delay. There was one holiday this week Columbus day and the consulate is short on staff.  So it depends some get their visa in 2days others wait 2 weeks. 

 

I also paid for the upgrade and I'm still waiting for them to issue my visa so it really all depends on how busy the consulate work load is and how many visas they are printing and reviewing a well.  And I scheduled a flight for this Sunday and now have to move it due to the delay. 

 

Hope this helps. I wish you all the best .

 

 

Edited October 12, 2018 by Ayeshacharles

[vistawateraz 28]

1 hour ago, Ayeshacharles said:

Yes for the medical you need to have the interview confirmation the instrustion page they have you print out with all the details and your case number.  The medical is fairly easy and they send you a list of required documents you need. I emailed them and they sent me a list of things. 

 

The conusalte is extremely busy and there are lots of holidays coming up and that causes delay. There was one holiday this week Columbus day and the consulate is short on staff.  So it depends some get their visa in 2days others wait 2 weeks. 

 

I also paid for the upgrade and I'm still waiting for them to issue my visa so it really all depends on how busy the consulate work load is and how many visas they are printing and reviewing a well.  And I scheduled a flight for this Sunday and now have to move it due to the delay. 

 

Hope this helps. I wish you all the best .

 

 

Thanks for the info!!  Hard to believe what started out as a simple friendship 2 years ago has progressed to this point!  I thought this day would never come, but we're almost at the finish line!!  I wish everyone on this journey the best of luck, and for those just starting out, be patient, it's worth it!  

 

Dan

[Mozam 147]

Hi everyone! We just received our NOA2 today but the notice was dated Oct. 5th. Can't believe it finally came! Finally feels like at least SOME progress is being made.