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[VictoryAwaitsUs 12]

My case has been in transit for 13 days from NVC to embassy..  Can someone let me know if I should go ahead and email the embassy? Is it too soon to email the embassy regarding my case?  I have noticed that the consulate receives many cases within a week  from NVC..  Ghana members can someone please fill me in on this one. Thanks in advance.

[AbenaKofi 132]

59 minutes ago, VictoryAwaitsUs said:

My case has been in transit for 13 days from NVC to embassy..  Can someone let me know if I should go ahead and email the embassy? Is it too soon to email the embassy regarding my case?  I have noticed that the consulate receives many cases within a week  from NVC..  Ghana members can someone please fill me in on this one. Thanks in advance.

Hi!  I wouldn't worry.  You can email them, but don't expect to get a detailed response (or any response).  The consulate in Ghana did not reach out to us until they were ready for us to interview.  We got notification that NVC was forwarding our case to Ghana on April 3, and we didn't hear from the US Embassy in Ghana until June 11.  

 

This is the stage where the experiences really seem to vary by country, and unfortunately the Ghana embassy isn't too clear on the process.  Have you checked your case status on NVC?  Does it say "READY?"  

 

Once it said ready, we decided to complete our DS-160, pay the visa fee, and go online to try to schedule interview dates.  We did this before we got the Packet 3 (a generic letter from the embassy saying they are ready to interview you).  Thankfully we got the Packet 3 on June 11, and the interview was on June 26.  We took a risk in the interest of time.  If you don't get that communication from the embassy before you go in for your interview, you run the risk of being turned away and having to reschedule.  It's at your discretion.  Feel free to PM me if you have questions or if you'd like to join our Ghana K1 WhatsApp - we have 14 members in various stages from NOA2 to married (us).  

 

Hope that helps,

Abena

[VictoryAwaitsUs 12]

Thanks for responding @AbenaKofi I check my case status and it says in transit. It has been in transit since 11/13. I will try to call them... Not sure if I will get far but I will try. 

[rashidk 1]

On 11/26/2018 at 5:45 PM, AbenaKofi said:

Hi!  I wouldn't worry.  You can email them, but don't expect to get a detailed response (or any response).  The consulate in Ghana did not reach out to us until they were ready for us to interview.  We got notification that NVC was forwarding our case to Ghana on April 3, and we didn't hear from the US Embassy in Ghana until June 11.  

 

This is the stage where the experiences really seem to vary by country, and unfortunately the Ghana embassy isn't too clear on the process.  Have you checked your case status on NVC?  Does it say "READY?"  

 

Once it said ready, we decided to complete our DS-160, pay the visa fee, and go online to try to schedule interview dates.  We did this before we got the Packet 3 (a generic letter from the embassy saying they are ready to interview you).  Thankfully we got the Packet 3 on June 11, and the interview was on June 26.  We took a risk in the interest of time.  If you don't get that communication from the embassy before you go in for your interview, you run the risk of being turned away and having to reschedule.  It's at your discretion.  Feel free to PM me if you have questions or if you'd like to join our Ghana K1 WhatsApp - we have 14 members in various stages from NOA2 to married (us).  

 

Hope that helps,

iAbena

I am truly inspired my case also say ready but no email or call from the embassy, But i have my DS160 filled already can i go ahead and make pay for the visa fee and book for interview cause they open up a profile for me , whiles i wait for them to get my packet 3 and go for my medicals plus get ready for the main interview???

[AbenaKofi 132]

8 minutes ago, rashidk said:

I am truly inspired my case also say ready but no email or call from the embassy, But i have my DS160 filled already can i go ahead and make pay for the visa fee and book for interview cause they open up a profile for me , whiles i wait for them to get my packet 3 and go for my medicals plus get ready for the main interview???

Hi Rashid,  

 

Congrats on getting this far in the process!  As you read, that's what we did.  It took almost 3 months from NOA2 to packet 3, so we went ahead and scheduled the interview.  If it's already been a couple of months, I would advise you to consider doing that as well - because we completed DS160/visa fee, we were checking online for a month before the interview spots even opened up!  

 

PM me your number if you'd like to be added to our WhatsApp group :).  

 

Thanks,

Abena

[vinish 11]

On 3/21/2019 at 3:04 PM, AbenaKofi said:

Hi Rashid,  

 

Congrats on getting this far in the process!  As you read, that's what we did.  It took almost 3 months from NOA2 to packet 3, so we went ahead and scheduled the interview.  If it's already been a couple of months, I would advise you to consider doing that as well - because we completed DS160/visa fee, we were checking online for a month before the interview spots even opened up!  

 

PM me your number if you'd like to be added to our WhatsApp group :).  

 

Thanks,

Abena

Please I am interested in the whatsapp group, my NOA2 was on March 18 and my case will expire on July 17th. Hoping to be through with NVC stage within first week or 2nd week of April. I want to be able to be on time tactically looking at the expiry date. So I will do the DS 160/ Visa fee once I get the NVC number. How do I get to join the group

[vinish 11]

On 3/21/2019 at 2:52 PM, rashidk said:

I am truly inspired my case also say ready but no email or call from the embassy, But i have my DS160 filled already can i go ahead and make pay for the visa fee and book for interview cause they open up a profile for me , whiles i wait for them to get my packet 3 and go for my medicals plus get ready for the main interview???

 

28 minutes ago, Quansah said:

Please I am interested in the whatsapp group, my NOA2 was on March 18 and my case will expire on July 17th. Hoping to be through with NVC stage within first week or 2nd week of April. I want to be able to be on time tactically looking at the expiry date. So I will do the DS 160/ Visa fee once I get the NVC number. How do I get to join the group

Kindly share your interview experience with us. Your time line has not been filled so it difficult to even follow you. I wish you all the best. Can't wait to hear the good news. 

[Bluewaters 288]

Wishing u all who are yet to go for your interview the best of luck. Just be bold and courageous and everything will go well. God never forsake His children. 

Best wishes

[NANA.adu 0]

On 11/26/2018 at 5:45 PM, AbenaKofi said:

Hi!  I wouldn't worry.  You can email them, but don't expect to get a detailed response (or any response).  The consulate in Ghana did not reach out to us until they were ready for us to interview.  We got notification that NVC was forwarding our case to Ghana on April 3, and we didn't hear from the US Embassy in Ghana until June 11.  

 

This is the stage where the experiences really seem to vary by country, and unfortunately the Ghana embassy isn't too clear on the process.  Have you checked your case status on NVC?  Does it say "READY?"  

 

Once it said ready, we decided to complete our DS-160, pay the visa fee, and go online to try to schedule interview dates.  We did this before we got the Packet 3 (a generic letter from the embassy saying they are ready to interview you).  Thankfully we got the Packet 3 on June 11, and the interview was on June 26.  We took a risk in the interest of time.  If you don't get that communication from the embassy before you go in for your interview, you run the risk of being turned away and having to reschedule.  It's at your discretion.  Feel free to PM me if you have questions or if you'd like to join our Ghana K1 WhatsApp - we have 14 members in various stages from NOA2 to married (us).  

 

Hope that helps,

Abena

cab you add me to the group. 0540612938. am at NOA2

[Beny bel 3]

On 10/22/2018 at 11:35 PM, AbenaKofi said:

Thank you!  How's the hunt for dates going?  We had success toward the end of the month so I hope the same for you.  

 

The interview was one of the easiest parts, to be honest. 

 

1) you canNOT bring in a phone.  If you have nobody to hold it for you, there's a guard there to hold it for like 20ghana, but my fiance found a woman selling food who was holding them for 10ghana. 

2) Anything they ask, you'll already know if you have a bonafide relationship.  My fiance was asked how we met, what brought me to Ghana, what I did for work, and whether we had kids (and when he said we didn't have kids, the CO asked about a photo that we submitted which included his niece and nephew).  Assume they will read the chats and go through the pictures, so be careful what you send.  

3) We know a few couples who got denied for being "too married."  Avoid sending chat records that include you referring to one another as husband/wife.  Don't include pictures or mention of any engagement activities or big family parties that could be interpreted as Ghanaian traditional engagements, because that's interpreted as marriage.  It's tricky because the US/Ghana perception of engagement is so different, so be careful.  

4) It seems like they've got their minds made up by the time you get into the seat for interview.  As long as everything is correctly filled out and your case is relatively straightforward, I wouldn't worry.  Even if there's something that needs a little explanation, better that you identify it first or risk being denied for misrepresentation.  

 

We have a whatsapp group going - PM me if interested!

Please I’m interested in the WhatsApp link 

[Nana Y 24]

my CEAC status showed ISSUED for more than two weeks and has still not received any text, email nor notification for the embassy or the DHL. I am very worried now.