Ethiopia US Consulate Reviews
Average Rating: 3.2
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88 Review(s)
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| Ethiopia |  Review #9264 on March 4, 2012: |
E & Y
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· 1 person found this review helpful
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My infant son and I accompanied my wife to the consulate, arriving a half-hour early. Many people were there even earlier, however, and had a place in line ahead of us. Still, the wait wasn't too bad -- about two hours -- and the officer apologized and said we would have been given priority if they had known the baby was with us. (Guess he was just too well-behaved for our own good.)
My wife's interview took about five minutes. The questions were easy and the interview basically consisted of small talk: how did you come to know your husband, how long have you known each other, when did the relationship take a romantic turn, when did he last visit, where does your husband live and work, etc.
I think we had a strong case. Barring anything shocking in the interview, it seemed the decision was already made before my wife ever stepped to the window (i.e., when the file was reviewed prior to the interview).
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| Ethiopia | Review #8971 on January 7, 2012: |
Herb1431
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My Fiancee interview went overall OK on 1/5/11. They asked her over 15+ questions about me and our relationship. I am so greatful to the posting on VJ regarding the reviews on interview questios asked by the USE. A little preping went a long way, thanks to VJ. I understand that 15+ questions is not the norm for Addis, usually they only ask a few and the average interview only last about 5 to 10 mins. My case was a bit different from the average situation. USCIS did not reconised my current marrage to her, so my initiall I-130 was denied in Feb 2011. I had to refile for her under the K-1 VISA. The most inportant thing is she is approved and now we can finally start our life together.
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| Ethiopia | Review #8372 on September 22, 2011: |
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· 3 people found this review helpful
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| Ethiopia | Review #8291 on September 12, 2011: |
A & H
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· 2 people found this review helpful
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I came with my fiancee to the embassy to help her out with filling the paperwork and to comfort her for the interview. We had our interview on August 18.
We arrived at the American embassy in Addis Ababa around 8:00am, the seating location was filled with people, we went to sit at the back. You organize your documents according to two groups: Documentation and Evidence of Relationship. As soon as you enter the embassy they give you a folder and you have to put your passport, passport size photos, birth certificate, non-marriage status, police certificate, ... etc. on there and when her number was called we head to the desk to submit the documents, then they took her electronic fingerprint (ashara), and told us to sit down till they call our name. We waited half an hour then we paid the $350 fee at the window, they gave us receipt and we were told to sit down again. Now we had to wait another 3 to 4 hours for her interview. I saw some people accepted, some rejecte... read complete review
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| Ethiopia | Review #7334 on March 29, 2011: |
Solution
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· 3 people found this review helpful
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I have reached there at 7:22 am thinking am early one. But inside there were people seating and waiting. The earlier you come the earlier you will be interviewed since they will give you a ticket number and make you wait. At first I was asked to give my passport and interview paper. She asked me for “ashara”, that is finger print. I gave her, by the way it took me only two days to get the finger print( you need 2 photos and 10 birr fee). Medical I had at Cathedral Clinc at piassa. So I started waiting for my interview and at 11am it was my turn. I never been to the embassy I thought I would be interviewed in a room. But I approached the booth behind there is the interviewer and translator. I was asked to raise my right hand and swear. I did. While the translator started speaking I said in English “I do” So I done my interview with English. If it is possible it is better that way. I have not been asked that much. It took me 3 or 5 minutes at max. Considering the day ... read complete review
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