Everything moved so fast that I just wanted to wait until Sultan had his visa in hand, in case there was a mistake or something.
But, alas....its REAL......Sultan's got his K-3 visa!!!!!!
So here's what happened from last week.
Last week, we found out that the US Embassy in Addis Ababa interviews people the same day they submit their visa application. I was very confused because everything I'd read -- and even was told from a good friend who came here on a K-1 visa -- indicated that you have to submit the paperwork to the Embassy, wait for an interview date and then find out their decision. No so in Addis.
The interview was pretty easy for Sultan. They asked the following questions:
1) How long ago did we met?
2) How did we meet?
3) Where did we meet?
4) How we maintained contact?
5) When did we saw each other since the 1st time/for the wedding?
6) Where did I say? address?
7) How long was I in addis before the wedding?
8) How long after the wedding did I leave to go back to the US?
For our evidence of support I provided tons of information (email, phone, cards, travel docs) but the official seemed impressed mostly with the internet chat transcripts. i won't lie. She was very impressed with how organized and through everything was. (I made a powerpoint of our pics)
Thanks to everyone here for their support, instructions and advice. I wouldn't have been able to do this as successfully without the people here.
Sultan will be here in about 30 days!!!
I can't wait!!!
BTW. I need to update my timeline.
Happy reunion to you both!