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|  Review on August 22, 2019: |
NYCruiser
Rating:  | Review Topic: K1 Visa
As others have said this is a very tough Embassy with good reason. Just understand all the Visa overstays and fraudulent documents of Kenyans and others who have come to the USA and overstayed and you will understand the skepticism of Counselor Officials. No phones, bags of any kind are allowed in the Embassy interviewing. We were are a same-sex (gay) couple. We requested anonymity in the interview (like a separate room) as Kenyans tend to be homophobic. It was not a worry as no one really seemed to be listening.
After the usual waiting for 15 minutes, I was called, finger printed and sworn. The Counselor Official asked me a lot of questions: How we met, what did my fiance do, how many times we saw each other (total of 7 times) after 2013. So we had a history, locations, what he liked in cuisine, dislikes, year of birth etc. She wanted chat records, affidavit of support, photos as well which she kept.As I said lot of questions. At the end, she approved and gave me a sheet on relationships/domestic violence that are given to all applicants for K1 and CR1/IR1 Visas. This is the start of a long process we are both aware. One thing, your fiance/spouse is not allowed to attend, however, they can wait outside in the Village Market. If they are in Kenya, take their US Passport as evidence they are with you. (though I am sure they would know this anyway from exit/entry records). Visa was to be sent via DHL to International House for pickup in two days time. No AP.
In summary, no difference as far as the United States of America goes regarding gay or non-gay relationships in processing or outcomes.
I give this a 4 as good experience (are these sorts of things really pleasant?)
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