Egypt AP List

[ayesha4akram 0]

Thanks, Faith !!

Here is the mail that I got from the senator's aide......

Good to hear from you. Since the embassy just received the info a couple of weeks ago, it's really in everyone's best interest to wait a bit before we inquire. I don't want to receive an answer from them simply acknowledging receipt and have to wait another 60 days before we can inquire again. I will send an inquiry sometime after the end of the month and before the middle of March. That way they will have had 45 days to move on the info they received

I didn't know that there was a time limit on the senatorial inquiries....

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don't shoot me but what went on with the back of the guy's shorts in the middle of your siggy?

My hat's off to you for always making me laugh!

[doodlebugg 10]

It seems like we take turns in the 'freaking out/getting depressed mood'. I guess now it's his turn and it's frustrating to see. I can now see clearly what he saw everytime my depression set in.

He wants me to go to Egypt now insha Allah. I've been putting it off (since ramadan) in case the visa came (so he wouldn't have to spend more than he should on tickets). I mean, my mind says the practical thing to do is wait a little more, but my heart is just not cooperating with the practical side anymore.

I feel like 'Cybil' these days and today my personality is that of one who has her eyes swollen from crying so much! I would love to go back to Egypt of course! But the thought of leaving again (cause I remember vividly the day I had to leave the first time) just won't go away.

Of course, I can always think that the embassy could issue the visa in the time I'm there, but then i would be the delusional 'Cybil', thinking that the incompetent way they've handled the case would miraculously go away.

There are many issues we're having because of this visa process. I won't go into them because I'm sure the visa would be issued before I finish writing them (ohh it seems like the 'trying to be funny Cybil' showed up)!

We are more in love than ever, and that's never been a question, it's just the silly things that seem so big when we're far away. Anyway, since he's having his moment, I can't say much to him other than emotional support and be strong for him, like he's done for me many times alhamdulillah. That's why I'm writing this here.

I'm so sorry to bother you guys with my problems, and it's not for pity wallahi, I just need to get it out before I go completely crazy, and you're the only ones who can really understand me. Please keep me in your prayers and may the visa come quickly for everyone before we all lose our minds.

Hugs to everyone,

Ayesha

Never apologize for letting it out hon. That's why we're here. (((hugs))). You have shown such strength thus far and I admire you greatly for your good attitude throughout this whole process. I totally want to go in April but like you I don't want to in case the visa is issued by then but then I look at those who have been in ap for a year and I wonder if I should go. It's like a ping pong game in my head, you know?

Maybe look into refundable tickets? I believe Alitalia's are not too bad though others are just through the roof. That way you won't have to worry about canceling if the visa is issued inshallah.

[ayesha4akram 0]

It seems like we take turns in the 'freaking out/getting depressed mood'. I guess now it's his turn and it's frustrating to see. I can now see clearly what he saw everytime my depression set in.

He wants me to go to Egypt now insha Allah. I've been putting it off (since ramadan) in case the visa came (so he wouldn't have to spend more than he should on tickets). I mean, my mind says the practical thing to do is wait a little more, but my heart is just not cooperating with the practical side anymore.

I feel like 'Cybil' these days and today my personality is that of one who has her eyes swollen from crying so much! I would love to go back to Egypt of course! But the thought of leaving again (cause I remember vividly the day I had to leave the first time) just won't go away.

Of course, I can always think that the embassy could issue the visa in the time I'm there, but then i would be the delusional 'Cybil', thinking that the incompetent way they've handled the case would miraculously go away.

There are many issues we're having because of this visa process. I won't go into them because I'm sure the visa would be issued before I finish writing them (ohh it seems like the 'trying to be funny Cybil' showed up)!

We are more in love than ever, and that's never been a question, it's just the silly things that seem so big when we're far away. Anyway, since he's having his moment, I can't say much to him other than emotional support and be strong for him, like he's done for me many times alhamdulillah. That's why I'm writing this here.

I'm so sorry to bother you guys with my problems, and it's not for pity wallahi, I just need to get it out before I go completely crazy, and you're the only ones who can really understand me. Please keep me in your prayers and may the visa come quickly for everyone before we all lose our minds.

Hugs to everyone,

Ayesha

Never apologize for letting it out hon. That's why we're here. (((hugs))). You have shown such strength thus far and I admire you greatly for your good attitude throughout this whole process. I totally want to go in April but like you I don't want to in case the visa is issued by then but then I look at those who have been in ap for a year and I wonder if I should go. It's like a ping pong game in my head, you know?

Maybe look into refundable tickets? I believe Alitalia's are not too bad though others are just through the roof. That way you won't have to worry about canceling if the visa is issued inshallah.

Ohhhh I never thought about refundable tickets!! That's a great idea, I'll definitely check that out, thank youuu. Who knows? we might bump into each other while there

[doodlebugg 10]

Thanks, Faith !!

Here is the mail that I got from the senator's aide......

Good to hear from you. Since the embassy just received the info a couple of weeks ago, it’s really in everyone’s best interest to wait a bit before we inquire. I don’t want to receive an answer from them simply acknowledging receipt and have to wait another 60 days before we can inquire again. I will send an inquiry sometime after the end of the month and before the middle of March. That way they will have had 45 days to move on the info they received

I didn't know that there was a time limit on the senatorial inquiries....

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

don't shoot me but what went on with the back of the guy's shorts in the middle of your siggy?

I was wondering that too!

he must have been REAL excited about the win!

That's what I was thinking!!!

[doodlebugg 10]

It seems like we take turns in the 'freaking out/getting depressed mood'. I guess now it's his turn and it's frustrating to see. I can now see clearly what he saw everytime my depression set in.

He wants me to go to Egypt now insha Allah. I've been putting it off (since ramadan) in case the visa came (so he wouldn't have to spend more than he should on tickets). I mean, my mind says the practical thing to do is wait a little more, but my heart is just not cooperating with the practical side anymore.

I feel like 'Cybil' these days and today my personality is that of one who has her eyes swollen from crying so much! I would love to go back to Egypt of course! But the thought of leaving again (cause I remember vividly the day I had to leave the first time) just won't go away.

Of course, I can always think that the embassy could issue the visa in the time I'm there, but then i would be the delusional 'Cybil', thinking that the incompetent way they've handled the case would miraculously go away.

There are many issues we're having because of this visa process. I won't go into them because I'm sure the visa would be issued before I finish writing them (ohh it seems like the 'trying to be funny Cybil' showed up)!

We are more in love than ever, and that's never been a question, it's just the silly things that seem so big when we're far away. Anyway, since he's having his moment, I can't say much to him other than emotional support and be strong for him, like he's done for me many times alhamdulillah. That's why I'm writing this here.

I'm so sorry to bother you guys with my problems, and it's not for pity wallahi, I just need to get it out before I go completely crazy, and you're the only ones who can really understand me. Please keep me in your prayers and may the visa come quickly for everyone before we all lose our minds.

Hugs to everyone,

Ayesha

Never apologize for letting it out hon. That's why we're here. (((hugs))). You have shown such strength thus far and I admire you greatly for your good attitude throughout this whole process. I totally want to go in April but like you I don't want to in case the visa is issued by then but then I look at those who have been in ap for a year and I wonder if I should go. It's like a ping pong game in my head, you know?

Maybe look into refundable tickets? I believe Alitalia's are not too bad though others are just through the roof. That way you won't have to worry about canceling if the visa is issued inshallah.

Ohhhh I never thought about refundable tickets!! That's a great idea, I'll definitely check that out, thank youuu. Who knows? we might bump into each other while there

I just did a quick and easy search via alitalia and if I left on 4/19 and returned 4/28 it would be $1,225 per their promo rate. Switching to their "easy" rate would bump it to $1,280 and I could get a refund by paying an additional $200. Bumping it to "comfort" would be $1,562 with a rebate penalty of $150. Seems like the "easy" rate is the way to go to give you at least a little peace of mind. Just look at the additional $255 as the price you pay for going so close to getting your ap done with I guess.

Of course it's probably a LOT cheaper if I hadn't chosen April vacation but that is when I would go if I went. My biggest issue is leaving the kids. I think they've only just now gotten over my leaving the last time so I really don't want to rock their boat. *sigh*

[ayesha4akram 0]

It seems like we take turns in the 'freaking out/getting depressed mood'. I guess now it's his turn and it's frustrating to see. I can now see clearly what he saw everytime my depression set in.

He wants me to go to Egypt now insha Allah. I've been putting it off (since ramadan) in case the visa came (so he wouldn't have to spend more than he should on tickets). I mean, my mind says the practical thing to do is wait a little more, but my heart is just not cooperating with the practical side anymore.

I feel like 'Cybil' these days and today my personality is that of one who has her eyes swollen from crying so much! I would love to go back to Egypt of course! But the thought of leaving again (cause I remember vividly the day I had to leave the first time) just won't go away.

Of course, I can always think that the embassy could issue the visa in the time I'm there, but then i would be the delusional 'Cybil', thinking that the incompetent way they've handled the case would miraculously go away.

There are many issues we're having because of this visa process. I won't go into them because I'm sure the visa would be issued before I finish writing them (ohh it seems like the 'trying to be funny Cybil' showed up)!

We are more in love than ever, and that's never been a question, it's just the silly things that seem so big when we're far away. Anyway, since he's having his moment, I can't say much to him other than emotional support and be strong for him, like he's done for me many times alhamdulillah. That's why I'm writing this here.

I'm so sorry to bother you guys with my problems, and it's not for pity wallahi, I just need to get it out before I go completely crazy, and you're the only ones who can really understand me. Please keep me in your prayers and may the visa come quickly for everyone before we all lose our minds.

Hugs to everyone,

Ayesha

Never apologize for letting it out hon. That's why we're here. (((hugs))). You have shown such strength thus far and I admire you greatly for your good attitude throughout this whole process. I totally want to go in April but like you I don't want to in case the visa is issued by then but then I look at those who have been in ap for a year and I wonder if I should go. It's like a ping pong game in my head, you know?

Maybe look into refundable tickets? I believe Alitalia's are not too bad though others are just through the roof. That way you won't have to worry about canceling if the visa is issued inshallah.

Ohhhh I never thought about refundable tickets!! That's a great idea, I'll definitely check that out, thank youuu. Who knows? we might bump into each other while there

I just did a quick and easy search via alitalia and if I left on 4/19 and returned 4/28 it would be $1,225 per their promo rate. Switching to their "easy" rate would bump it to $1,280 and I could get a refund by paying an additional $200. Bumping it to "comfort" would be $1,562 with a rebate penalty of $150. Seems like the "easy" rate is the way to go to give you at least a little peace of mind. Just look at the additional $255 as the price you pay for going so close to getting your ap done with I guess.

Of course it's probably a LOT cheaper if I hadn't chosen April vacation but that is when I would go if I went. My biggest issue is leaving the kids. I think they've only just now gotten over my leaving the last time so I really don't want to rock their boat. *sigh*

I hear you (about the kids) , and yours are smaller, but I know what you mean. The only time I've been away from them was when I went to Egypt, cause I've always taken them with me where ever i go.

Are you checking the site of the airline directly? or is it through expedia, orbitz etc .

[monnik 0]

Very funny, bridget.... Don't make me change my siggy back to *u know who*.....

Edited February 12, 2008 by monnik

[doodlebugg 10]

It seems like we take turns in the 'freaking out/getting depressed mood'. I guess now it's his turn and it's frustrating to see. I can now see clearly what he saw everytime my depression set in.

He wants me to go to Egypt now insha Allah. I've been putting it off (since ramadan) in case the visa came (so he wouldn't have to spend more than he should on tickets). I mean, my mind says the practical thing to do is wait a little more, but my heart is just not cooperating with the practical side anymore.

I feel like 'Cybil' these days and today my personality is that of one who has her eyes swollen from crying so much! I would love to go back to Egypt of course! But the thought of leaving again (cause I remember vividly the day I had to leave the first time) just won't go away.

Of course, I can always think that the embassy could issue the visa in the time I'm there, but then i would be the delusional 'Cybil', thinking that the incompetent way they've handled the case would miraculously go away.

There are many issues we're having because of this visa process. I won't go into them because I'm sure the visa would be issued before I finish writing them (ohh it seems like the 'trying to be funny Cybil' showed up)!

We are more in love than ever, and that's never been a question, it's just the silly things that seem so big when we're far away. Anyway, since he's having his moment, I can't say much to him other than emotional support and be strong for him, like he's done for me many times alhamdulillah. That's why I'm writing this here.

I'm so sorry to bother you guys with my problems, and it's not for pity wallahi, I just need to get it out before I go completely crazy, and you're the only ones who can really understand me. Please keep me in your prayers and may the visa come quickly for everyone before we all lose our minds.

Hugs to everyone,

Ayesha

Never apologize for letting it out hon. That's why we're here. (((hugs))). You have shown such strength thus far and I admire you greatly for your good attitude throughout this whole process. I totally want to go in April but like you I don't want to in case the visa is issued by then but then I look at those who have been in ap for a year and I wonder if I should go. It's like a ping pong game in my head, you know?

Maybe look into refundable tickets? I believe Alitalia's are not too bad though others are just through the roof. That way you won't have to worry about canceling if the visa is issued inshallah.

Ohhhh I never thought about refundable tickets!! That's a great idea, I'll definitely check that out, thank youuu. Who knows? we might bump into each other while there

I just did a quick and easy search via alitalia and if I left on 4/19 and returned 4/28 it would be $1,225 per their promo rate. Switching to their "easy" rate would bump it to $1,280 and I could get a refund by paying an additional $200. Bumping it to "comfort" would be $1,562 with a rebate penalty of $150. Seems like the "easy" rate is the way to go to give you at least a little peace of mind. Just look at the additional $255 as the price you pay for going so close to getting your ap done with I guess.

Of course it's probably a LOT cheaper if I hadn't chosen April vacation but that is when I would go if I went. My biggest issue is leaving the kids. I think they've only just now gotten over my leaving the last time so I really don't want to rock their boat. *sigh*

I hear you (about the kids) , and yours are smaller, but I know what you mean. The only time I've been away from them was when I went to Egypt, cause I've always taken them with me where ever i go.

Are you checking the site of the airline directly? or is it through expedia, orbitz etc .

The direct site. I'm not certain you can pick from the various types of fares that they offer via orbitz, etc. If you do go to one of those sites though I've found airgorilla.com is the best for fares to Cairo, especially the oneway fares from Cairo to the US.

[doodlebugg 10]

This list is for those of us going through Cairo who are waiting after the interview for the visa to be issued.

AshkiA (Egypt, CR-1) Interviewed 8/17/06

deb and ali (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 9/14/06

gotmeahunk (Egypt, K-3/CR-1/IR-1) Interviewed 11/19/06

CairoBound (Egypt, K-3) Interviewed 11/21/06

Becky&Sam (Egypt, K-3) Interviewed 2/5/07 , Home Visit 06/25/07VISA IN HAND!!!! 1/28/08

Cheryl & Medo (Egypt, K-3) Interviewed 2/7/07,Home Visit 7/01/07, Second visit via phone 01/13/08

aj1 (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 3/12/07

just waiting for my habebe (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 4/2/07

ayesha4akram (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 4/4/07 , Home Visit 4/23/07

Ahmed & Sue (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 4/18/07

water is wide (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 05/03/07 , Home Visit 11/26/07VISA IN HAND!!!02/04/08

xfilesman1 (Egypt, CR-1/IR-1) Interviewed 5/14/07

sun_flower4712000 (Egypt, CR-1/IR-1) Interviewed 5/23/07

Monnik (Egypt, CR-1/IR-1) Interviewed 6/14/07 , Home Visit 11/26/07VISA IN HAND 2/19/08!!!

Elwalk65 (Egypt, K-3) Interviewed 6/14/07, Home Visit 12/02/07

Bridget (Egypt, K-3) Interviewed 7/22/2007 , Home Visit 01/21/08

da rien (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 7/25/07

SandynJack (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 8/30/2007 , Office Visit (instead of home) 02/03/08

E & M (Egypt, CR-1) Interviewed 11/26/07, VISA IN HAND 02/07/08

Sora_9_Dam3a (Egypt, CR-1) Interviewed 01/06/08, VISA IN HAND 01/15/08

Dillydally (Egypt, CR-1) Interviewed 01/13/08

A&A (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 1/21/08

ss918 (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 1/27/08, VISA IN HAND 02/09/08

Congrats to Nicky and Mina!!!

[monnik 0]

Thanks, bridget... It's so nice to see it finally !

[amrssnowangel 0]

Thanks, bridget... It's so nice to see it finally !

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[♥Sora_9_Dam3a♥ 0]

omg!! mabrook!!!!!!!!! congratulations!!!!!!!!

:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

[doodlebugg 10]

This list is for those of us going through Cairo who are waiting after the interview for the visa to be issued.

AshkiA (Egypt, CR-1) Interviewed 8/17/06

deb and ali (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 9/14/06

gotmeahunk (Egypt, K-3/CR-1/IR-1) Interviewed 11/19/06

CairoBound (Egypt, K-3) Interviewed 11/21/06

Becky&Sam (Egypt, K-3) Interviewed 2/5/07 , Home Visit 06/25/07VISA IN HAND!!!! 1/28/08

Cheryl & Medo (Egypt, K-3) Interviewed 2/7/07,Home Visit 7/01/07, Second visit via phone 01/13/08

aj1 (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 3/12/07

just waiting for my habebe (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 4/2/07

ayesha4akram (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 4/4/07 , Home Visit 4/23/07

Ahmed & Sue (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 4/18/07

water is wide (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 05/03/07 , Home Visit 11/26/07VISA IN HAND!!!02/04/08

xfilesman1 (Egypt, CR-1/IR-1) Interviewed 5/14/07

sun_flower4712000 (Egypt, CR-1/IR-1) Interviewed 5/23/07

Monnik (Egypt, CR-1/IR-1) Interviewed 6/14/07 , Home Visit 11/26/07VISA IN HAND 2/19/08!!!

Elwalk65 (Egypt, K-3) Interviewed 6/14/07, Home Visit 12/02/07

Bridget (Egypt, K-3) Interviewed 7/22/2007 , Home Visit 01/21/08

da rien (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 7/25/07

SandynJack (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 8/30/2007 , Office Visit (instead of home) 02/03/08

E & M (Egypt, CR-1) Interviewed 11/26/07, VISA IN HAND 02/07/08

Sora_9_Dam3a (Egypt, CR-1) Interviewed 01/06/08, VISA IN HAND 01/15/08

Dillydally (Egypt, CR-1) Interviewed 01/13/08

A&A (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 1/21/08

ss918 (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 1/27/08, VISA IN HAND 02/09/08

micky-sabry (Egypt, CR1) Interviewed 2/13/08

[doodlebugg 10]

This list is for those of us going through Cairo who are waiting after the interview for the visa to be issued.

AshkiA (Egypt, CR-1) Interviewed 8/17/06

deb and ali (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 9/14/06

gotmeahunk (Egypt, K-3/CR-1/IR-1) Interviewed 11/19/06

CairoBound (Egypt, K-3) Interviewed 11/21/06

Becky&Sam (Egypt, K-3) Interviewed 2/5/07 , Home Visit 06/25/07VISA IN HAND!!!! 1/28/08

Cheryl & Medo (Egypt, K-3) Interviewed 2/7/07,Home Visit 7/01/07, Second visit via phone 01/13/08

aj1 (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 3/12/07

just waiting for my habebe (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 4/2/07

ayesha4akram (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 4/4/07 , Home Visit 4/23/07

Ahmed & Sue (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 4/18/07

water is wide (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 05/03/07 , Home Visit 11/26/07VISA IN HAND!!!02/04/08

xfilesman1 (Egypt, CR-1/IR-1) Interviewed 5/14/07

sun_flower4712000 (Egypt, CR-1/IR-1) Interviewed 5/23/07

Monnik (Egypt, CR-1/IR-1) Interviewed 6/14/07 , Home Visit 11/26/07VISA IN HAND 2/19/08!!!

Elwalk65 (Egypt, K-3) Interviewed 6/14/07, Home Visit 12/02/07

Bridget (Egypt, K-3) Interviewed 7/22/2007 , Home Visit 01/21/08

da rien (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 7/25/07

SandynJack (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 8/30/2007 , Office Visit (instead of home) 02/03/08

E & M (Egypt, CR-1) Interviewed 11/26/07, VISA IN HAND 02/07/08

Sora_9_Dam3a (Egypt, CR-1) Interviewed 01/06/08, VISA IN HAND 01/15/08

Dillydally (Egypt, CR-1) Interviewed 01/13/08

A&A (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 1/21/08

ss918 (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 1/27/08, VISA IN HAND 02/09/08

LynnandAhmed (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 2/11/08

micky-sabry (Egypt, CR1) Interviewed 2/13/08

Just adding LynnandAhmed!

[amrssnowangel 0]

This list is for those of us going through Cairo who are waiting after the interview for the visa to be issued.

AshkiA (Egypt, CR-1) Interviewed 8/17/06

deb and ali (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 9/14/06

gotmeahunk (Egypt, K-3/CR-1/IR-1) Interviewed 11/19/06

CairoBound (Egypt, K-3) Interviewed 11/21/06

Becky&Sam (Egypt, K-3) Interviewed 2/5/07 , Home Visit 06/25/07VISA IN HAND!!!! 1/28/08

Cheryl & Medo (Egypt, K-3) Interviewed 2/7/07,Home Visit 7/01/07, Second visit via phone 01/13/08

aj1 (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 3/12/07

just waiting for my habebe (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 4/2/07

ayesha4akram (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 4/4/07 , Home Visit 4/23/07

Ahmed & Sue (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 4/18/07

water is wide (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 05/03/07 , Home Visit 11/26/07VISA IN HAND!!!02/04/08

xfilesman1 (Egypt, CR-1/IR-1) Interviewed 5/14/07

sun_flower4712000 (Egypt, CR-1/IR-1) Interviewed 5/23/07

Monnik (Egypt, CR-1/IR-1) Interviewed 6/14/07 , Home Visit 11/26/07VISA IN HAND 2/19/08!!!

Elwalk65 (Egypt, K-3) Interviewed 6/14/07, Home Visit 12/02/07

Bridget (Egypt, K-3) Interviewed 7/22/2007 , Home Visit 01/21/08

da rien (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 7/25/07

SandynJack (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 8/30/2007 , Office Visit (instead of home) 02/03/08

E & M (Egypt, CR-1) Interviewed 11/26/07, VISA IN HAND 02/07/08

Sora_9_Dam3a (Egypt, CR-1) Interviewed 01/06/08, VISA IN HAND 01/15/08

Dillydally (Egypt, CR-1) Interviewed 01/13/08

A&A (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 1/21/08

ss918 (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 1/27/08, VISA IN HAND 02/09/08

LynnandAhmed (Egypt, K-1) Interviewed 2/11/08

micky-sabry (Egypt, CR1) Interviewed 2/13/08

Just adding LynnandAhmed!

cheryl and Ahmed had interview on 2/11 K1 as well ...I didnt see them listed...