After Interview how long for Visa in Accra?

[Bassi and Zainab 1]

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

Me too. But they're only a year old. I'm loving them. I used to sport a scalp 'fro, if you know what I mean. I'm adjusting to having this much hair on my head, but it's good for winters up north, that's for sure!

[Bassi and Zainab 1]

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?

Poor New Yorkers, always so confused to find out that there is more to the state beyond the GWB! I used to live in Brooklyn and then in Queens, but now I live upstate in the Capital District. I live in Schenectady which is about 3 hours from NYC, 2.5 hours if my friend Steve is driving.

What island are your family from?

My mother is from Guyana (South America) and my father is from Trinidad (right off the coast of Guyana). I lived in Guyana until primary school then we all moved to Brooklyn.

[Asante Maroon 0]

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

Me too. But they're only a year old. I'm loving them. I used to sport a scalp 'fro, if you know what I mean. I'm adjusting to having this much hair on my head, but it's good for winters up north, that's for sure!

its a good feeling...very empowering!!!!

[Asante Maroon 0]

Poor New Yorkers, always so confused to find out that there is more to the state beyond the GWB! I used to live in Brooklyn and then in Queens, but now I live upstate in the Capital District. I live in Schenectady which is about 3 hours from NYC, 2.5 hours if my friend Steve is driving.

AWWWWWWW come on I know there is more to the State of NY than NYC and Long Island...I went to school in Buffalo for a total of 4 years. I am just always surprised that people who originate from warm climates/countries like the caribbean and Africa live upstate. I always ask them, first "Are you going to school here?" If yes....I say "OH...I thought as much!" If they no.....I say "WHY on earth are you here then??????"

There are hardly if any in some areas, any decent caribbean and African restaurants....and not to mention seasonings and other ethnic products. I always had to buy my stuff in NYC on break and bring it to Buffalo with me. Most people would travel to Canada just to get these things. You use to live in NYC...I'm sure you know what i mean .

My mother is from Guyana (South America) and my father is from Trinidad (right off the coast of Guyana). I lived in Guyana until primary school then we all moved to Brooklyn.

Girl u don't have to tell me where Guyana or Trinidad is. You know us coconuts know all about our people. I definitely enjoy my cheese straws and my raisin rice. And don't forget about the Mauby, the bake, currants roll...... mmmmm.... let me stop now. My family is from Jamaica and I have close friends from all over the Caribbean.

[His Glory 25]

We are as safe as anyone in this world I suppose. They people responsible havent messed with us. Its sad because my brother was set up. We are all so outraged by it because there were so many involved and it was planned for days and at no one at any point thought they shouldnt do it. not one voice of reason. My brother lived a fistful life and it seems it cought up with him in the worst time because he had tried to leave the past behind behind him and start new. He loved to fight, he was strong and tough. I always worried about him, the whole family did but he was changing ant the ones who killed him knew they couldnt beat him one on one so they shot him in the back of the head while he was driving them all to a "party". My brother was not a gun slinger he saw it as a cowardly way to fight. was very careful and never drove with anyone he didnt know. but the ones who set him were all "friends" he felt safe wtih. I know I will see him again but for now its hard. I remember all the little things about him. I dont condone his gangster past because I believe if you live by the sword you will die by it but people all have a chance to repent and turn around and he was trying to do that. I dont hate the killers.......they are a product of this world as my brother but they are still walking around free facing no consequence (that they fathom) and my brother is lying in the ground leaving a wife and 4 little kids. All going through counseling.........anyways...Let me stop, Jehovah will take care of it. I will see him again, in happier settings.

As for my husband.......he is all excited about the information Im getting. Im glad because he was getting such horrible advice from those that he knew...to the point that he would argue with me about the info the lawyer was telling us. Like his police clearance report from cameroon. people were telling him he didnt need it that since he is in ghana now that is what the embassy wants only. I kept telling him why he would believe others that never even visited the states and not our lawyer but I see his point a little. It is a diff world in ghana, government isnt so much involved in every single thing like here in us. I told him he is dealing with Us gov now and even if stuff dont make sense they are the ones running the show. I told him we need to do EVERYTHING they ask for and more just in case. Cause even if they are the ones to make a mistake they will not apologize they will say "Reapply and come back later, NEXT!" But since I have being relaying info from this forum he is listening more and getting excited because I am telling him names of places there and how much it will all cost and im getting advice from Ghanaians actually there and going through it. So, thank all of you for your support and knowledge.

[His Glory 25]

"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, "

bassi I just learned how to take care of my hair and I am 38! I found a book called "curley girl" by lorraine massy. It teaches the specials needs of curley hair and even names like three types. im a corkscrew style. I have learned to wash my hair with conditioner and never use shampoo anymore. I rub my scalp clean with conditioner. She says if you look at ingredients anyways it has the same solvents as shampoo without all the useless bubbles that overdry and damage curls. my hair is gorgeous now. I learn how to put gel in right. People just want to play with my hair now. and the book is filled with stories of girls who hated theirs hair and tried to straighten it all their lives but now that they know how to take care of it they embrace their curls. I sound like im actually making a profit off it huh? haha but its just that this book has finally taught me how to "do" my hair. and there is a special section for african american hair and stories of moms and daughters and sisters. One I remember was of a white mom who didnt know how to take care of her bi-racial daughers hair and the daughter grew up not knowing how to anything with her hair and hated her hair and always wish she had hair like her moms. Its a good book, I highly recommend it. get the book if you want to try it. I tried doing the just the conditioner thing but didnt have her techniques down and my hair looked really greasy but after learning the techniques, it looks great. Its funny not all salon type info. its more about liberating and embracing your curls and having a new attidude. Its a really cute and informative book.

[Sankofa 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.

Sorry to interrupt the flow of the conversation, but I wanted to respond to the original question. My husband's interview was on July 12, but he didn't pick up his Visa until August 10!! He had to fix a minor problem with his birth certificate which only took one day, but they gave him a return date of Aug 3. (He wasn't able to come back any earlier!!!) When he finally went back on the 3rd, he was told that the printer that prints the visas was broken!!! So he had to wait until the following week!!! We had already bought a one way ticket for him to fly back with me and my family, so we had to purchase another ticket. Luckily we were able to get our money back (minus $200). On top of obtaining the visa, there is an issue of obtaining a transient visa if your fiance doesn't take a direct flight to the US. Depending on which country he flies through, there is an additional 3-4 day wait on the transient visa which cannot be applied for until the American visa is obtained. I pray that he will be able to fly with you. One of our dreams was to fly across the Atlantic together and be together when he arrived in the states for the first time. Unfortunately, that didn't happen. With all things considered, that was only a minor glitch in the matrix... I wish you both the best

"Now back to our previously scheduled program..."

[Asante Maroon 0]

My husband's interview was on July 12, but he didn't pick up his Visa until August 10!! He had to fix a minor problem with his birth certificate which only took one day, but they gave him a return date of Aug 3. (He wasn't able to come back any earlier!!!) When he finally went back on the 3rd, he was told that the printer that prints the visas was broken!!! So he had to wait until the following week!!! We had already bought a one way ticket for him to fly back with me and my family, so we had to purchase another ticket. Luckily we were able to get our money back (minus $200). On top of obtaining the visa, there is an issue of obtaining a transient visa if your fiance doesn't take a direct flight to the US. Depending on which country he flies through, there is an additional 3-4 day wait on the transient visa which cannot be applied for until the American visa is obtained. I pray that he will be able to fly with you. One of our dreams was to fly across the Atlantic together and be together when he arrived in the states for the first time. Unfortunately, that didn't happen. With all things considered, that was only a minor glitch in the matrix... I wish you both the best

I never heard of a transient visa...

[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.

Sorry to interrupt the flow of the conversation, but I wanted to respond to the original question. My husband's interview was on July 12, but he didn't pick up his Visa until August 10!! He had to fix a minor problem with his birth certificate which only took one day, but they gave him a return date of Aug 3. (He wasn't able to come back any earlier!!!) When he finally went back on the 3rd, he was told that the printer that prints the visas was broken!!! So he had to wait until the following week!!! We had already bought a one way ticket for him to fly back with me and my family, so we had to purchase another ticket. Luckily we were able to get our money back (minus $200). On top of obtaining the visa, there is an issue of obtaining a transient visa if your fiance doesn't take a direct flight to the US. Depending on which country he flies through, there is an additional 3-4 day wait on the transient visa which cannot be applied for until the American visa is obtained. I pray that he will be able to fly with you. One of our dreams was to fly across the Atlantic together and be together when he arrived in the states for the first time. Unfortunately, that didn't happen. With all things considered, that was only a minor glitch in the matrix... I wish you both the best

"Now back to our previously scheduled program..."

sankfofa, thank you so much for that info on transient visa.......i wil make sure our tickets go straight through. Now that means no stops even to refuel? Im sorry if that is an ignorant question but I only flew once and that was to get married

[Zee Bee 61]

sankfofa, thank you so much for that info on transient visa.......i wil make sure our tickets go straight through. Now that means no stops even to refuel? Im sorry if that is an ignorant question but I only flew once and that was to get married

North American Airlines and Delta fly straight from JFK to Accra nonstop and total flight time is like 9.5-10 hours.

No stops, no refueling

[His Glory 25]

North American Airlines and Delta fly straight from JFK to Accra nonstop and total flight time is like 9.5-10 hours.

No stops, no refueling

Thanks zee! so I guess I have to fly to new york from cali then to accra. wow that will probably be expensive.

[Zee Bee 61]

North American Airlines and Delta fly straight from JFK to Accra nonstop and total flight time is like 9.5-10 hours.

No stops, no refueling

Thanks zee! so I guess I have to fly to new york from cali then to accra. wow that will probably be expensive.

I don't really know about prices from Cali since I live in Philly

But, as someone who flies to Ghana every year, I must say that the straight flight is the way to go . Definitely trumps going through Europe or elsewhere and no need to worry about transit visas (for your husband) and layovers and all other inconveniences

[Bassi and Zainab 1]

Poor New Yorkers, always so confused to find out that there is more to the state beyond the GWB! I used to live in Brooklyn and then in Queens, but now I live upstate in the Capital District. I live in Schenectady which is about 3 hours from NYC, 2.5 hours if my friend Steve is driving.

AWWWWWWW come on I know there is more to the State of NY than NYC and Long Island...I went to school in Buffalo for a total of 4 years. I am just always surprised that people who originate from warm climates/countries like the caribbean and Africa live upstate. I always ask them, first "Are you going to school here?" If yes....I say "OH...I thought as much!" If they no.....I say "WHY on earth are you here then??????"

There are hardly if any in some areas, any decent caribbean and African restaurants....and not to mention seasonings and other ethnic products. I always had to buy my stuff in NYC on break and bring it to Buffalo with me. Most people would travel to Canada just to get these things. You use to live in NYC...I'm sure you know what i mean .

My mother is from Guyana (South America) and my father is from Trinidad (right off the coast of Guyana). I lived in Guyana until primary school then we all moved to Brooklyn.

Girl u don't have to tell me where Guyana or Trinidad is. You know us coconuts know all about our people. I definitely enjoy my cheese straws and my raisin rice. And don't forget about the Mauby, the bake, currants roll...... mmmmm.... let me stop now. My family is from Jamaica and I have close friends from all over the Caribbean.

Oh, okay, I see now. Well, I grew up in NYC, so the sun is long gone from my blood. But Bassi and I are planning to retire in Ghana. So, I'm already looking forward to it. In Schenectady, there are alot of Guyanese, so I have no problem with markets and restaurants. I can get everything I need up here. Even fresh produce and stuff at good prices, not like mangoes in the gourmet section of the local supermarket, if you know what I mean. I haven't found any "african" markets or restaurants so I have a feeling we'll make a few trips down to Little Nima in the Bronx when Bassi is feeling particularly homesick. Luckily, it's a trip than can be made in a day without discomfort. His biggest fear is finding a mosque where he'll be comfortable. One of the mosques up here got raided for terrorist activity and now they are all under fire. So, he's afraid to even visit any when he gets here. I feel for him cause he and his family are very active in their local mosque in Ghana. His father recently moved to Amasaman and I know he already misses his activities with the mosque, even calling prayer at 4am!

[Bassi and Zainab 1]

As for my husband.......he is all excited about the information Im getting. Im glad because he was getting such horrible advice from those that he knew...to the point that he would argue with me about the info the lawyer was telling us. Like his police clearance report from cameroon. people were telling him he didnt need it that since he is in ghana now that is what the embassy wants only. I kept telling him why he would believe others that never even visited the states and not our lawyer but I see his point a little. It is a diff world in ghana, government isnt so much involved in every single thing like here in us. I told him he is dealing with Us gov now and even if stuff dont make sense they are the ones running the show. I told him we need to do EVERYTHING they ask for and more just in case. Cause even if they are the ones to make a mistake they will not apologize they will say "Reapply and come back later, NEXT!" But since I have being relaying info from this forum he is listening more and getting excited because I am telling him names of places there and how much it will all cost and im getting advice from Ghanaians actually there and going through it. So, thank all of you for your support and knowledge.

That's what I like so much about this forum as well. It's very informative. If there is one thing Ghanaians know about, it's EVERYTHING! They all share opinions like fact and it helps so much to have first hand information from someone going through the process. Especially for things you can get on ahead of time, because I remember someone here saying that it took them six months to get their police certificate from Cameroon, so your SO can start the process now.

[His Glory 25]

North American Airlines and Delta fly straight from JFK to Accra nonstop and total flight time is like 9.5-10 hours.

No stops, no refueling

Thanks zee! so I guess I have to fly to new york from cali then to accra. wow that will probably be expensive.

I don't really know about prices from Cali since I live in Philly

But, as someone who flies to Ghana every year, I must say that the straight flight is the way to go . Definitely trumps going through Europe or elsewhere and no need to worry about transit visas (for your husband) and layovers and all other inconveniences

Thanks zee. So since you have more experience which one is the better airlines, Delta or NA? I flew BA and I loved it. I wasnt even afraid of dying lol That was my first choice because of the personal tvs and the crew was so nice, but I have no other to compare with but with reading online the others dont seem to offer the perks plus now I know of the transient visa