Today is a good day because God is good! My husband was granted his visa today! Praise God! We had a really hard time envisioning this moment but our day has come and we are in bliss!!!!
FYI, I posted in the European forum for those of you who want to know more details about our experience with the Athens, Embassy! In short, the Athens, Embassy staff are professional, kind and very helpful!
I did want to share that no matter what embassy you are going through, if you think too much evidence is not necessary, then you are wrong! My husband did not see the value of all the evidence I had him bring until today because they looked thoroughly through everything he brought. Also, for those of you that love scrapbooking, you may want to rethink the 11x 14 scrapbooks because they didnt allow this in the visa section since they said it was too big! They did have my husband flip through the pages as they looked through the glass window!
My husband met a Nigerian man at the embassy also going for the same type of visa and he said he felt really bad for this man because he noticed that the man did not have much evidence with him. The consular officer later told this man that they will give him a call and let him know what will happen which doesn't look so good!- So based on what my husband witnessed today, come equipped with a lot of evidence and make sure you are organized, and remain cool and confident!
My husband was issued his visa that same day!
I want to thank all in the forum for posting your experiences which has helped us get through this visa process with few bumps in the road!
Tears of joy... You know I love all my VJ Family but Akatagirl, you are my BESTEST VJ friend! I feel especially happy for you and your husband. I am so happy Girl! Best wishes to you!