South African K1 Visa applicants

[LuFlolady 881]

16 hours ago, Vintage girl said:

Hi guys

 

For all the couples that made it to the USA, how did you experience your first week?

Did you guys had a culture shock or any trouble adapting so far?

I would like to hear your experience.

 

Good luck to all the couples waiting for interviews and visa's. 

 

I am now 13 days in Florida. Everything is so different here and I have a lot to learn.

My first week was overwhelming. I still feel jet lag sometimes but every day it get's better. 

 

Zel 

 

 

One day at a time my friend.....in time you will be a pro!

[LuFlolady 881]

5 minutes ago, Ayeshacharles said:

Thanks @LuFlolady just booked a flight , leaving on Sunday the 28th  its time to pack and head on home😊😊😊😊 

 

I hope you get your case number soon.

And that everything goes well for you. 😊

So happy for you! Safe Journey my friend

[Vintage girl 146]

13 hours ago, WhatLoveBuys said:

Congrats! Glad to see others in MN! Will this be his first full winter in MN?

 

I am also the USCitizen. My husband's been here almost a full year now and still experiences culture shock in a lot of ways.

We've found a great community of other Saffas here in MN. We went to the Midwest Potjie Festival last month and try to make as many of the Braais and other meet ups as possible. Families aren't as close here as he was used to in South Africa - we hardly see my parents and he lived a few houses away from his parents and siblings. It makes it tough sometimes. We make our own SA food (Boerwors, Melktert, Peppermint Crisp, etc). Food seems to be his biggest struggle when he gets home sick - we plan on going back to SA next year and bringing back a suitcase with just food items that we can't get affordably here in the states. We've met a lot of others in our age bracket (25 - 30) who struggle with anxiety, depression, etc. It's normal, but it still is a struggle. Stay strong and rely on your partner for help and support as needed!

Wow, that sounds so cool to have SA friends surrounding you. A SA BBQ sounds like home to me.

Yes, I struggle with the food labels. Coffee especially. Have not yet found one that I can call my own. And they dont have 5 roses rooibos tea. The tea's taste weird this side.

Its a mager change and it will take time to convert to the USA ways. I have to adapt to a new routine and life style. 

At this moment I study for my learner test, driving a bit to explore local stores. The clothing  stores looks different and the sizes too. 

I feel like a wild cat in a cage right now. Nothing familiar surrounding me. But hey its only week 2. It will eventually ease up and I will take it day by day. We waited so long for this to happen, I cant let my mind go insane now. Just have to roll with it. 

 

[Mozam 147]

4 hours ago, LuFlolady said:

RIGHT! But I'm going to keep hoping until the opportunity passes us by....lol

I'm trying, but I'm not doing very well. Trying to stay positive!

[Confusedtinybird 41]

11 hours ago, Mozam said:

Peace and positive thoughts headed your way. I'm a U.S. citizen and living here in Mozambique was a huge shock for me. Even after a few years I still have trouble. However, knowing what I have experienced it gives me a deeper understanding of what my fiancé will go through as we are getting ready to move to the States together. This has been on my mind so much lately! Excited to head back "home" but definitely grieving about my life here and the process he is having to go through. 

Yes!! Agree with you 100%. As I lived in South Africa. I do love Mozambique!

[Confusedtinybird 41]

2 hours ago, Vintage girl said:

Wow, that sounds so cool to have SA friends surrounding you. A SA BBQ sounds like home to me.

Yes, I struggle with the food labels. Coffee especially. Have not yet found one that I can call my own. And they dont have 5 roses rooibos tea. The tea's taste weird this side.

Its a mager change and it will take time to convert to the USA ways. I have to adapt to a new routine and life style. 

At this moment I study for my learner test, driving a bit to explore local stores. The clothing  stores looks different and the sizes too. 

I feel like a wild cat in a cage right now. Nothing familiar surrounding me. But hey its only week 2. It will eventually ease up and I will take it day by day. We waited so long for this to happen, I cant let my mind go insane now. Just have to roll with it. 

 

Amazon has lots of South African products. Check to see if they have any 5 roses rooibos tea.

 

[Mozam 147]

Has anyone had experience communicating with the doctor's office in JHB through email? I called their office and was told to go to their website and send a message that way. However, I'm curious if I'll hear back from them. It's been at least 3 or so days. 

[Loveusa222 37]

15 minutes ago, Mozam said:

Has anyone had experience communicating with the doctor's office in JHB through email? I called their office and was told to go to their website and send a message that way. However, I'm curious if I'll hear back from them. It's been at least 3 or so days. 

I contacted them via their website and I recieved an email from them the following morning.  I would suggest you call back on monday and ask of they received the email they are tricky at the doctors office. 

Edited October 20, 2018 by Ayeshacharles

[Mozam 147]

Just now, Ayeshacharles said:

I recieved an email from them. I would call back on monday and ask of they received the email they are tricky at the doctors office. 

Awesome. Thanks for the response!

[Leah and Matt 120]

HI all Matthew here.

 

I just need to shout and vent and be happy and excited here. haha

So i had my K1 visa interview at the Johannesburg Embassy on Thursday the 18th of October. Friday the 19th at around 1pm i received an email from the US Consulate that my visa was released and is on its way.

Today is Sunday the 21st October and at 12:30pm DHL arrived at my house with my visa. 😄

 

I am so incredibly excited and so outstandingly amazed at how fast that was.

Anyways just wanted to let the community know.\

 

Peace and good luck to everyone still in the processes.

[Mozam 147]

3 hours ago, Leah and Matt said:

HI all Matthew here.

 

I just need to shout and vent and be happy and excited here. haha

So i had my K1 visa interview at the Johannesburg Embassy on Thursday the 18th of October. Friday the 19th at around 1pm i received an email from the US Consulate that my visa was released and is on its way.

Today is Sunday the 21st October and at 12:30pm DHL arrived at my house with my visa. 😄

 

I am so incredibly excited and so outstandingly amazed at how fast that was.

Anyways just wanted to let the community know.\

 

Peace and good luck to everyone still in the processes.

Congrats! You deserve to celebrate!

[LuFlolady 881]

10 hours ago, Leah and Matt said:

HI all Matthew here.

 

I just need to shout and vent and be happy and excited here. haha

So i had my K1 visa interview at the Johannesburg Embassy on Thursday the 18th of October. Friday the 19th at around 1pm i received an email from the US Consulate that my visa was released and is on its way.

Today is Sunday the 21st October and at 12:30pm DHL arrived at my house with my visa. 😄

 

I am so incredibly excited and so outstandingly amazed at how fast that was.

Anyways just wanted to let the community know.\

 

Peace and good luck to everyone still in the processes.

Wow that was fast congrats and safe journey home

[Loveusa222 37]

Hello everyone

 

I hope everyone is good

 

So I have exciting news my visa was delivered by dhl this morning and I will be officially leaving south africa on the 28th of October. So after 2 weeks of waiting, I'm finally going home 🎊🎊🎊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 and I'm going straight into the ❄❄❄❄❄ cold. 

 

So excited and happy. 

 

To everyone still on this journey, I wish you all the best and good luck. I pray that you guys have strength and that all goes well. 

 

Also a big thank you to everyone for being supportive and so kind. 

 

Best of wishes

Ayesha 

 

[madameMaison 204]

41 minutes ago, Ayeshacharles said:

Hello everyone

 

I hope everyone is good

 

So I have exciting news my visa was delivered by dhl this morning and I will be officially leaving south africa on the 28th of October. So after 2 weeks of waiting, I'm finally going home 🎊🎊🎊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 and I'm going straight into the ❄❄❄❄❄ cold. 

 

So excited and happy. 

 

To everyone still on this journey, I wish you all the best and good luck. I pray that you guys have strength and that all goes well. 

 

Also a big thank you to everyone for being supportive and so kind. 

 

Best of wishes

Ayesha 

 

Congratulations angel! 🌼🌼🌼🌼❤ Enjoy your new life with your loved one. May blessings and goodness follow you both throughout your marriage. Really excited for you. ❤🙏

[Loveusa222 37]

9 minutes ago, madameMaison said:

Congratulations angel! 🌼🌼🌼🌼❤ Enjoy your new life with your loved one. May blessings and goodness follow you both throughout your marriage. Really excited for you. ❤🙏

Thank you so much❤️❤️  I hope everything goes well for you guys and that your with your loved one soon. And may you be blessed throughout this journey 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹