After Interview how long for Visa in Accra?

[His Glory 25]

Hi, I was wondering if those that have gone through the Embassy in Ghana can tell me how long it took for their fiance/spouse to get their visa once they were approvedat interview. I can't take too long a vacation from work and I am praying my husband will get his in time to come home with me. I would be heartbreaking if he didnt. Thanks.

[Kanyiri 0]

I think ours took about a week, but I've heard of others taking a month. It depends on how busy they are.

[Radical Lover 0]

ours took exactly one week...

[Asante Maroon 0]

Hi, I was wondering if those that have gone through the Embassy in Ghana can tell me how long it took for their fiance/spouse to get their visa once they were approvedat interview. I can't take too long a vacation from work and I am praying my husband will get his in time to come home with me. I would be heartbreaking if he didnt. Thanks.

Hi Efia,

From what I hear it takes anywhere between the following day to one week

[knl 0]

My husband had his interview on a Monday, he was told to come back that Friday to get the visa. They didn't have it ready and told him to come back one week from that day. It was ready then, that was 11 days after the interview. I guess it depends on how busy they are and as always they take their time in Ghana. It's pretty unpredictable how long it will take, everyone's case is different. Best wishes, are you going to be there for the interview?

[His Glory 25]

My husband had his interview on a Monday, he was told to come back that Friday to get the visa. They didn't have it ready and told him to come back one week from that day. It was ready then, that was 11 days after the interview. I guess it depends on how busy they are and as always they take their time in Ghana. It's pretty unpredictable how long it will take, everyone's case is different. Best wishes, are you going to be there for the interview?

Yes, I will be there. Our lawyer who prepared our papers said that it is always good when the spouse or fiancee could be there, but she said it would be a 50/50 chance of getting in. I think they will let me in, but at least he can say im there with him when they ask how many times i have visited. which was only once for 2 weeks. Its been so hard without each other for a whole year. nov 11 will be our anniversary and we wont be together, even now it brings tears to my eyes. this year has been the worst in my life and I didnt have him with me. He hasnt met my family although he has talked to them all but my brother michael was murdered in february and it hurts knowing they didnt get to meet. his death and my mothers grief prevented me from going on my scheduled time to visit my husband. It will be so wonderful to see him and hold him again.

[Bassi and Zainab 1]

Yes, I will be there. Our lawyer who prepared our papers said that it is always good when the spouse or fiancee could be there, but she said it would be a 50/50 chance of getting in. I think they will let me in, but at least he can say im there with him when they ask how many times i have visited. which was only once for 2 weeks. Its been so hard without each other for a whole year. nov 11 will be our anniversary and we wont be together, even now it brings tears to my eyes. this year has been the worst in my life and I didnt have him with me. He hasnt met my family although he has talked to them all but my brother michael was murdered in february and it hurts knowing they didnt get to meet. his death and my mothers grief prevented me from going on my scheduled time to visit my husband. It will be so wonderful to see him and hold him again.

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. It's very hard waiting and going through this process. I find it even harder because Bassi is really my rock and so when I'm going through something difficult it's nice to have him to support me. Now going through this is hard and we are appart so it makes it feel harder somehow. Like I just really wish we could sit and hold each other and worry about how long they are taking together. Sometimes I feel a little sad when I listen to others using the waiver program to come and go often to see each other and I know that I've got to come up with $1000 to fly over there minimum and they won't let him come over here at all. I miss Bassi very very much. I pray God speeds the days of waiting by so we can be together in the blink of an eye.

[akatagirl 0]

Yes, I will be there. Our lawyer who prepared our papers said that it is always good when the spouse or fiancee could be there, but she said it would be a 50/50 chance of getting in. I think they will let me in, but at least he can say im there with him when they ask how many times i have visited. which was only once for 2 weeks. Its been so hard without each other for a whole year. nov 11 will be our anniversary and we wont be together, even now it brings tears to my eyes. this year has been the worst in my life and I didnt have him with me. He hasnt met my family although he has talked to them all but my brother michael was murdered in february and it hurts knowing they didnt get to meet. his death and my mothers grief prevented me from going on my scheduled time to visit my husband. It will be so wonderful to see him and hold him again.

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. It's very hard waiting and going through this process. I find it even harder because Bassi is really my rock and so when I'm going through something difficult it's nice to have him to support me. Now going through this is hard and we are appart so it makes it feel harder somehow. Like I just really wish we could sit and hold each other and worry about how long they are taking together. Sometimes I feel a little sad when I listen to others using the waiver program to come and go often to see each other and I know that I've got to come up with $1000 to fly over there minimum and they won't let him come over here at all. I miss Bassi very very much. I pray God speeds the days of waiting by so we can be together in the blink of an eye.

Efia, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. I am sure your brother is looking over you and has already seen the man you married in Ghana...

I know exactly how you feel Efia and Zainab...having gone through this process and completing it earlier this year,I definitely felt like all time we went through the visa process was one of the hardest time for both me and my hubby.

The Ghana embassy does not make it any easier but I pray that both of your interviews go well. I have read from others who went through the Ghana embassy that the fiance being present, although she may or may not be permitted in the building does help out alot so its nice you will get to be there Efia. As other vjers have already stated, I have heard it takes about a week after the interview but it also depends on the time of year..I have heard that sometimes it can take up to 2 weeks or more but I think for most people who went through Ghana it was about a week.

Hang in there Ladies, I know when we went through the visa process, it was especially stressful for my hubby because he had to go trekking all the around the world to obtain his police reports. At times, I felt the visa process nearly broke both our spirits but we got through it shedding tears but stayed hopeful with prayer and being on this site for moral support!

[His Glory 25]

Yes, I will be there. Our lawyer who prepared our papers said that it is always good when the spouse or fiancee could be there, but she said it would be a 50/50 chance of getting in. I think they will let me in, but at least he can say im there with him when they ask how many times i have visited. which was only once for 2 weeks. Its been so hard without each other for a whole year. nov 11 will be our anniversary and we wont be together, even now it brings tears to my eyes. this year has been the worst in my life and I didnt have him with me. He hasnt met my family although he has talked to them all but my brother michael was murdered in february and it hurts knowing they didnt get to meet. his death and my mothers grief prevented me from going on my scheduled time to visit my husband. It will be so wonderful to see him and hold him again.

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. It's very hard waiting and going through this process. I find it even harder because Bassi is really my rock and so when I'm going through something difficult it's nice to have him to support me. Now going through this is hard and we are appart so it makes it feel harder somehow. Like I just really wish we could sit and hold each other and worry about how long they are taking together. Sometimes I feel a little sad when I listen to others using the waiver program to come and go often to see each other and I know that I've got to come up with $1000 to fly over there minimum and they won't let him come over here at all. I miss Bassi very very much. I pray God speeds the days of waiting by so we can be together in the blink of an eye.

Efia, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. I am sure your brother is looking over you and has already seen the man you married in Ghana...

I know exactly how you feel Efia and Zainab...having gone through this process and completing it earlier this year,I definitely felt like all time we went through the visa process was one of the hardest time for both me and my hubby.

The Ghana embassy does not make it any easier but I pray that both of your interviews go well. I have read from others who went through the Ghana embassy that the fiance being present, although she may or may not be permitted in the building does help out alot so its nice you will get to be there Efia. As other vjers have already stated, I have heard it takes about a week after the interview but it also depends on the time of year..I have heard that sometimes it can take up to 2 weeks or more but I think for most people who went through Ghana it was about a week.

Hang in there Ladies, I know when we went through the visa process, it was especially stressful for my hubby because he had to go trekking all the around the world to obtain his police reports. At times, I felt the visa process nearly broke both our spirits but we got through it shedding tears but stayed hopeful with prayer and being on this site for moral support!

Thank you ladies. My brother Michael did get to see a video of my husband saying hi to him Michael is younger than me but he was the one to grill my husband on the phone when i told him this man wanted to marry me. I was very discreet about our relationship up until that time. So his murder and the ongoing investigation has been hell. They know who did and were afraid the same killers would come after his family so my husband was in great fear for me and my family. Imaging that! It was so hard for him as it was for us. My mom loves my husband and had told him not too long ago that God had replaced a son with another for her. I am hispanic so all my nieces and nephews cant wait to meet their tio (uncle). Especially my niece maleena because her mother is black and although she has 6 other siblings she is the one born with a soft fro and has always hated it, but after finding out my husband used to own a hair salon she said she cant wait till he comes so he can do her hair I LOVE her hair , its golden brown and mine is not too far from hers in texture so i always try to get her to look at it different. However, I remember being a kid and being jealous of girls with straight hair. Haha now I have a husband who tells me "I agree that you can color your hair whatever you want but DONT STRAIGHTEN IT OR CUT IT" funny how life turns out sometimes

[akatagirl 0]

Thank you ladies. My brother Michael did get to see a video of my husband saying hi to him Michael is younger than me but he was the one to grill my husband on the phone when i told him this man wanted to marry me. I was very discreet about our relationship up until that time. So his murder and the ongoing investigation has been hell. They know who did and were afraid the same killers would come after his family so my husband was in great fear for me and my family. Imaging that! It was so hard for him as it was for us. My mom loves my husband and had told him not too long ago that God had replaced a son with another for her. I am hispanic so all my nieces and nephews cant wait to meet their tio (uncle). Especially my niece maleena because her mother is black and although she has 6 other siblings she is the one born with a soft fro and has always hated it, but after finding out my husband used to own a hair salon she said she cant wait till he comes so he can do her hair I LOVE her hair , its golden brown and mine is not too far from hers in texture so i always try to get her to look at it different. However, I remember being a kid and being jealous of girls with straight hair. Haha now I have a husband who tells me "I agree that you can color your hair whatever you want but DONT STRAIGHTEN IT OR CUT IT" funny how life turns out sometimes

Wow, I pray that you and your entire family stay safe from this person(s) who murdered who brother..I cant imagine how that would feel for your mother especially losing her son in this way....Its nice that your mom can look to your husband as a good addition to your family..Although he can never replace her biological son, Michael, its wonderful that your mom can look your hubby as another son. Your niece Maleena must be a lil gorgeous thing..Biracial children from what I have seen are always so good looking, taking all the good features from both parents.... I have always had straight hair and always kinda hated how flat and boring my hair would look. I have always admired those with curly/wavy hair because they hair has so much volume and with all the new technology now (cermanic irons, etc..) it seems to me that most people with wavy or very curly hair can have the best of both worlds, too....LOL I know when my hubby and i have kids one day they will more than likely have wavy/curly hair so I will need to learn the ins and outs of how to take good care of my kids hair....

I have many friends who are African American and they have told me how much time they need spend getting their hair done in the hair salon. I admire them and their stylists who can go hours braiding and getting their hair all done up! Its great that hubby loves the way you wear hair natural.....To me thats love, when your loved one loves for just as you are!

[Asante Maroon 0]

Yes, I will be there. Our lawyer who prepared our papers said that it is always good when the spouse or fiancee could be there, but she said it would be a 50/50 chance of getting in.

I also heard that it looks good to accompany your significant other to the interview. In most cases I heard they do let you in, especially at the Ghana Embassy. I also heard that they tend to speak mostly to the petitioner than the beneficiary when the petitioner is present.

I think they will let me in, but at least he can say im there with him when they ask how many times i have visited. which was only once for 2 weeks. Its been so hard without each other for a whole year. nov 11 will be our anniversary and we wont be together, even now it brings tears to my eyes. this year has been the worst in my life and I didnt have him with me. He hasnt met my family although he has talked to them all but my brother michael was murdered in february and it hurts knowing they didnt get to meet. his death and my mothers grief prevented me from going on my scheduled time to visit my husband. It will be so wonderful to see him and hold him again.

Efia, I am so sorry for your loss. It is always that much harder when the passing is untimely. I will pray for you and your family.

Try your best, no natter how hard, to keep a positive outlook. God will bring you through this and much more. Just remember that He has a plan for all of us, and your time for peace and happiness is near.

[Bassi and Zainab 1]

Thank you ladies. My brother Michael did get to see a video of my husband saying hi to him Michael is younger than me but he was the one to grill my husband on the phone when i told him this man wanted to marry me. I was very discreet about our relationship up until that time. So his murder and the ongoing investigation has been hell. They know who did and were afraid the same killers would come after his family so my husband was in great fear for me and my family. Imaging that! It was so hard for him as it was for us. My mom loves my husband and had told him not too long ago that God had replaced a son with another for her. I am hispanic so all my nieces and nephews cant wait to meet their tio (uncle). Especially my niece maleena because her mother is black and although she has 6 other siblings she is the one born with a soft fro and has always hated it, but after finding out my husband used to own a hair salon she said she cant wait till he comes so he can do her hair I LOVE her hair , its golden brown and mine is not too far from hers in texture so i always try to get her to look at it different. However, I remember being a kid and being jealous of girls with straight hair. Haha now I have a husband who tells me "I agree that you can color your hair whatever you want but DONT STRAIGHTEN IT OR CUT IT" funny how life turns out sometimes

That sounds really scary. Are you guys safer now? I pray God's blessings on your family that you are protected from those that might wish to harm you. May you always walk in peace.

My daughter is biracial. Her father is asian and I am west indian american (black). She loves her crazy, bird's nest hair. It's really funny. Most of the time I don't know what to do with it, so I just wet it and brush it to get the tangles out then put braids in it. I only use shampoo once a week and use conditioner alone the rest of the time. But she loves her hair and all it's chaos. She's only 5, but won't let me cut it, even to trim it, but likes to see it get bigger as the day wears on. It pleases me that she is so proud of herself. She's not insecure about her mixed heritage at all, and if she's questioned in a negative way, she'll put you in your place in a hot second. I never taught her that, she just had it in her from birth. She's also excited about future brothers and sisters even though they won't look like her, she still knows they are her brothers and sisters and has plans for all the things she's going to teach them. I think I'm blessed because I live in a very mixed area. There are A LOT of biracial and multiracial families and children in my city. It's more the norm than not the norm. Now, when we visit my mother in Georgia, we get stared at a lot more. I remember when she was a baby, a woman in Atlanta came up to me in Best Buy and said, "Where did you get that baby?". I said, "God is giving them away in the comptuer section." and walked away. The south is still not friendly to mixed race relationships. They're not always friendly to mixed nation relationships, even when the race is the same. And Bassi has his heart focused on moving us down there to be closer to "his" mother. (my mom)

[Asante Maroon 0]

Thank you ladies. My brother Michael did get to see a video of my husband saying hi to him Michael is younger than me but he was the one to grill my husband on the phone when i told him this man wanted to marry me. I was very discreet about our relationship up until that time. So his murder and the ongoing investigation has been hell. They know who did and were afraid the same killers would come after his family so my husband was in great fear for me and my family. Imaging that! It was so hard for him as it was for us. My mom loves my husband and had told him not too long ago that God had replaced a son with another for her. I am hispanic so all my nieces and nephews cant wait to meet their tio (uncle).

God brings people into your life for a reason. You and your family are going to be just fine. Trust and believe it and you will receive it!

Especially my niece maleena because her mother is black and although she has 6 other siblings she is the one born with a soft fro and has always hated it, but after finding out my husband used to own a hair salon she said she cant wait till he comes so he can do her hair I LOVE her hair , its golden brown and mine is not too far from hers in texture so i always try to get her to look at it different. However, I remember being a kid and being jealous of girls with straight hair. Haha now I have a husband who tells me "I agree that you can color your hair whatever you want but DONT STRAIGHTEN IT OR CUT IT" funny how life turns out sometimes

I love the naturals!!!! . I have locs. Its a struggle for many people to embrace their curls/coils.

[Asante Maroon 0]

Its great that hubby loves the way you wear hair natural.....To me thats love, when your loved one loves for just as you are!

Well said!

[Asante Maroon 0]

There are A LOT of biracial and multiracial families and children in my city. It's more the norm than not the norm.

What borough do you live in?

Now, when we visit my mother in Georgia, we get stared at a lot more. I remember when she was a baby, a woman in Atlanta came up to me in Best Buy and said, "Where did you get that baby?". I said, "God is giving them away in the comptuer section." and walked away.

I like you that much more!

What island are your family from?