K1 Visa help in Ethiopia [merged threads]

[rgdrake4938 1]

Does anybody know when the consulate in Ethiopia sends out Packet 3. I need instruction on how to pay the visa fee

[NYandHEZ 1]

It seems very inconsistent whether the embassy sends out a P3. Does your case say "Ready" through the CEAC status page? 

You can go ahead and submit your DS-160, create an account on https://ais.usvisa-info.com/, and through that portal it will give you payment instructions for in-person payment at Abyssinia Bank. You will need to bring a payment document that is specific to your case number, which you will receive after making an account through that site. 

 

Below is an older thread on this topic too.

 

[rgdrake4938 1]

16 minutes ago, NYandHEZ said:

It seems very inconsistent whether the embassy sends out a P3. Does your case say "Ready" through the CEAC status page? 

You can go ahead and submit your DS-160, create an account on https://ais.usvisa-info.com/, and through that portal it will give you payment instructions for in-person payment at Abyssinia Bank. You will need to bring a payment document that is specific to your case number, which you will receive after making an account through that site. 

 

Below is an older thread on this topic too.

 

Thank you 

[rgdrake4938 1]

My case says ready 

[rgdrake4938 1]

48 minutes ago, rgdrake4938 said:

Thank you 

I set up the account,  but there were no instructions for payment 

[NYandHEZ 1]

What does it say under Current Status / አሁን ያለው ሁናቴ? That's where it showed us that payment was pending, and we could continue from there. 

[rgdrake4938 1]

1 minute ago, NYandHEZ said:

What does it say under Current Status / አሁን ያለው ሁናቴ? That's where it showed us that payment was pending, and we could continue from there. 

Do you mean status on NVC website? It says ready. I created the account at the embassy along with DS160, but it looks like I can't pay the visa fee, until I schedule the interview 

[rgdrake4938 1]

My fiance is in Ethiopia.  I am having the issues paying the visa fee.  I didn't receive any letter or instructions from the embassy.   Do I schedule my  interview before paying the visa fee or pay the visa fee first? After I created my account,  I don't see the paperwork to pay the visa fee at Abyssinia Bank 

[TBoneTX 45,668]

Thread is moved from the K-1 Case Progress subforum to the Africa/Sub-Saharan regional forum, for country-specific answers.

[NYandHEZ 1]

On 8/22/2023 at 4:21 PM, rgdrake4938 said:

Do you mean status on NVC website? It says ready. I created the account at the embassy along with DS160, but it looks like I can't pay the visa fee, until I schedule the interview 

No not on the NVC website. What does the status say on the Visa Appointment Service website? (https://ais.usvisa-info.com/)? It is through that account that the visa applicant (fiance in Addis) will receive payment instructions to print and bring to Bank of Abyssinia. You'll need to get that document first so the payment can be linked to your case. 

[rgdrake4938 1]

1 hour ago, NYandHEZ said:

No not on the NVC website. What does the status say on the Visa Appointment Service website? (https://ais.usvisa-info.com/)? It is through that account that the visa applicant (fiance in Addis) will receive payment instructions to print and bring to Bank of Abyssinia. You'll need to get that document first so the payment can be linked to your case. 

I only see where it says make payment,  but it does not allow me to make payment. I called the Embassy and they said once a visa appointment is open I can make payment.  Is that correct?

[rgdrake4938 1]

1 hour ago, NYandHEZ said:

No not on the NVC website. What does the status say on the Visa Appointment Service website? (https://ais.usvisa-info.com/)? It is through that account that the visa applicant (fiance in Addis) will receive payment instructions to print and bring to Bank of Abyssinia. You'll need to get that document first so the payment can be linked to your case. 

I added the screen shots.  I don't see where I can get the paperwork to go and make the payment 

[rgdrake4938 1]

5 hours ago, NYandHEZ said:

No not on the NVC website. What does the status say on the Visa Appointment Service website? (https://ais.usvisa-info.com/)? It is through that account that the visa applicant (fiance in Addis) will receive payment instructions to print and bring to Bank of Abyssinia. You'll need to get that document first so the payment can be linked to your case. 

 

[Chancy 6,243]

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[NYandHEZ 1]

On 8/23/2023 at 10:10 PM, rgdrake4938 said:

I only see where it says make payment,  but it does not allow me to make payment. I called the Embassy and they said once a visa appointment is open I can make payment.  Is that correct?

Sorry, we didn't run into this issue, but if the embassy said that you will be able to proceed with the payment after visa appointments are made available, then I would go with their advice! It sounds like it's a(nother) waiting period, but once they open up slots then you can generate the payment slip through your online account and then pay in-person at Abyssinia Bank.

 

Here is the official instructions from the embassy in Addis, but it outlines the same process. (make an account --> download and print the payment instructions --> pay in person --> schedule your interview).  https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/K1/ADD_Addis-Ababa.pdf