South African K1 Visa applicants

[RenC 5]

Hi All

 

Just wanted to introduce myself as I am new on the forum. The discussions are all very helpful!

 

I am also in the K-1 visa process. My fiance submitted our application end of September 2018. Now still in the loooong waiting period for NOA2.

 

I am living in Cape Town, South Africa.

 

Celia

[vistawateraz 28]

Welcome!! I've been low key for a while, but we are finally ready for the consular interview!!  If you don't have your unabridged Birth Certificate, get it going NOW, as well as the police clearance.  Those items seem to be the ones that slow things down.

[LuFlolady 881]

5 hours ago, RenC said:

Hi All

 

Just wanted to introduce myself as I am new on the forum. The discussions are all very helpful!

 

I am also in the K-1 visa process. My fiance submitted our application end of September 2018. Now still in the loooong waiting period for NOA2.

 

I am living in Cape Town, South Africa.

 

Celia

Welcome to the forum! And welcome to the journey good luck to you along the way.... What is the current wait from filing to NOA2?

3 hours ago, vistawateraz said:

Welcome!! I've been low key for a while, but we are finally ready for the consular interview!!  If you don't have your unabridged Birth Certificate, get it going NOW, as well as the police clearance.  Those items seem to be the ones that slow things down.

Good luck on the interview can't wait to hear the good news!

[madameMaison 204]

16 hours ago, RenC said:

Hi All

 

Just wanted to introduce myself as I am new on the forum. The discussions are all very helpful!

 

I am also in the K-1 visa process. My fiance submitted our application end of September 2018. Now still in the loooong waiting period for NOA2.

 

I am living in Cape Town, South Africa.

 

Celia

Welcome and may this process move speedily well for you and your beloved. 🌸🙏🏽

[LuFlolady 881]

For those that have done the medical....do we have to pay courier fee to take medical results to the embassy?

[Mozam 147]

19 minutes ago, LuFlolady said:

For those that have done the medical....do we have to pay courier fee to take medical results to the embassy?

We only payed the fee stated and an additional fee for 2 immunizations. Our medical was in JNB. 

[Mozam 147]

Anyone want to give me input on our packet? Am I missing anything? Think I should add anything? Anything you included I didn't. 

 

Our packet includes:

Passport

2 Passport Photos

Birth Certificate (w/ translation)

Police Clearance (w/ translation)

I-134 Sponsor w/ 2017 Tax Documents

I-134 Co-Sponsor w/ 2017 Tax Documents, Employment Verification, Few months Bank Statement

Proof of Payment

DS160 Confirmation Page

Copy of NOA1

Proof of Relationship (A few months history of phone records, WhatsApp Calls/SMS, FB Messages, Photos of our Engagement, Photos of our family meeting for the first time, Random other Photos)

Letter of Intent to Marry for both Beneficiary and Sponsor

Short letter explaining why I have been living in Mozambique and that I plan on leaving this month (flight already booked, proof my resident document is expiring) 

 

Appreciate any input. Should I include anything from our initial packet of information? Our initial packet was loaded with photos and proof that I've been in Mozambique extensively with proof of resident document, flight details, passport stamps, etc. I feel like our evidence for this second packet is a little on the small side, but our initial packet was full of information. 

[LuFlolady 881]

24 minutes ago, Mozam said:

We only payed the fee stated and an additional fee for 2 immunizations. Our medical was in JNB. 

Ok thank you! Our medical is in CT....i hope there is no courier fee

[madameMaison 204]

@Mozam along with the copy of birth certificate and copy of passport.

And no copy for police clearance. 

 

Other than that you seem very much prepared. I will also be printing Noa1, Noa2, NVC letter, and packet 3 letter just incase, but It's a small chance they will need those. I'm being extra.

And also Yess you can re-attach proof of visitations such as your flights to and fro, and vacation bookings such as hotels or anything else travel related during the time period. 

 

 

But no need to overkill. Straightforward and simple will convince them. The evidence doesn't have to be a thousand pages like the initial file, HOWEVER it should be enough to prove relationship. 

 

 

👍🏽🌸. YOU'RE 3 DAYS AWAY. ALL THE BEST🌸

Edited February 4, 2019 by madameMaison

[MozambiqueSoninha 50]

43 minutes ago, Mozam said:

Anyone want to give me input on our packet? Am I missing anything? Think I should add anything? Anything you included I didn't. 

 

Our packet includes:

Passport

2 Passport Photos

Birth Certificate (w/ translation)

Police Clearance (w/ translation)

I-134 Sponsor w/ 2017 Tax Documents

I-134 Co-Sponsor w/ 2017 Tax Documents, Employment Verification, Few months Bank Statement

Proof of Payment

DS160 Confirmation Page

Copy of NOA1

Proof of Relationship (A few months history of phone records, WhatsApp Calls/SMS, FB Messages, Photos of our Engagement, Photos of our family meeting for the first time, Random other Photos)

Letter of Intent to Marry for both Beneficiary and Sponsor

Short letter explaining why I have been living in Mozambique and that I plan on leaving this month (flight already booked, proof my resident document is expiring) 

 

Appreciate any input. Should I include anything from our initial packet of information? Our initial packet was loaded with photos and proof that I've been in Mozambique extensively with proof of resident document, flight details, passport stamps, etc. I feel like our evidence for this second packet is a little on the small side, but our initial packet was full of information. 

I am counting down the days until YOUR interview - lol, I am anxious on your account.   I  cant wait to hear that it went well!  

 

Good Luck - so close to interview time! 

[Mozam 147]

12 minutes ago, madameMaison said:

@Mozam along with the copy of birth certificate and copy of passport.

And no copy for police clearance. 

 

Other than that you seem very much prepared. I will also be printing Noa1, Noa2, NVC letter, and packet 3 letter just incase, but It's a small chance they will need those. I'm being extra.

And also Yess you can re-attach proof of visitations such as your flights to and fro, and vacation bookings such as hotels or anything else travel related during the time period. 

 

 

But no need to overkill. Straightforward and simple will convince them. The evidence doesn't have to be a thousand pages like the initial file, HOWEVER it should be enough to prove relationship. 

 

 

👍🏽🌸. YOU'RE 3 DAYS AWAY. ALL THE BEST🌸

Thanks for the input! We also have copies, but maybe I should make a copy of his passport as I don't have that copy. Hoping the best for you!

[Mozam 147]

11 minutes ago, MozambiqueSoninha said:

I am counting down the days until YOUR interview - lol, I am anxious on your account.   I  cant wait to hear that it went well!  

 

Good Luck - so close to interview time! 

Yes, so close! Rooting for you as well. Hope the NVC will finally come to their senses and quit giving you the run around. I don't think they understand how complicated Moz can be sometimes. 

 

You'll hear from us this week! Hopefully great news!

[JS5220 67]

This is the week!! Interview week! I cant believe it's finally happening. During this whole process it felt like it was never gonna get here and now here we finally are! Can't wait to come back here on Thursday and share with everyone the good news!! 🤗

[LuFlolady 881]

43 minutes ago, JS5220 said:

This is the week!! Interview week! I cant believe it's finally happening. During this whole process it felt like it was never gonna get here and now here we finally are! Can't wait to come back here on Thursday and share with everyone the good news!! 🤗

Congratulations! Yes it's finally time for Feb interviews good luck and I can't wait to read ur review and hear all about it experience!

[Confusedtinybird 41]

On 2/2/2019 at 2:08 PM, RenC said:

Hi All

 

Just wanted to introduce myself as I am new on the forum. The discussions are all very helpful!

 

I am also in the K-1 visa process. My fiance submitted our application end of September 2018. Now still in the loooong waiting period for NOA2.

 

I am living in Cape Town, South Africa.

 

Celia

Hello!! Hope the process is smooth for you!

 

I used to live in Cape Town.