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esjessi
Hey guys! I've made some comments, but not an official post about how our interview went.

Ombeni's appointment was for 10 am yesterday. He got there on time and was told that they hadn't received some of the papers he had mailed to them. So he was given the forms and a half hour to complete them. He took a taxi to some place that was known for helping people fill out visa forms, paid a bunch for the help (and the taxi rides), and returned to the embassy presumably much later than a half hour. They scheduled him for the last time slot of the day.

His interview lasted around 45 minutes. Ombeni wasn't too specific on the questions that they asked, but they did ask about how we met, how many times I had visited him, and what I did for a living in America. They looked at the pictures he brought and the financial information, but not at our (very impressive) phone bills, emails, or letters and envelopes. They gave him a claim ticket to come back today for his passport and visa. They told him if it wasn't ready today, it would be ready Thursday, and if not Thursday, then Friday.

He came back to the embassy today. Most people were receiving their visas in front of the building, but he was called inside and told to wait. He didn't mention how long he waited, but eventually they called him back and asked him a few more questions to verify that he does indeed love me and we will indeed get married. smile.gif

So now he has his visa! I feel very grateful that the embassy in Tanzania is fairly relaxed and allowed him to reschedule for later the same day. I also feel grateful that they didn't care about my lack of employment history (I've been employed 3 months, and we don't have a co-sponsor). I also feel grateful to all of you wonderful people here at visajourney, who have been supportive and reassuring and keeping us in your thoughts. I knew that this website would be good for information, but I've been pleasantly surprised by the amount of emotional support I've received from you guys. smile.gif Thank you so much! luv.gif
forchika
kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif CONGRATUALTIONS!!!!!! on visa approval!!!!! Hope he has a safe flight and have a happy reunion!!!!!!!
Zee Bee
Congratulations!!!!
boo boo
congratulations and best wishes!!!
AnneiyAndJacky
congrats!!! kicking.gif
knl
Congratulations!!! That all went fast.
PEGGY
Congrats
akatagirl
Congrats!!!! Wishing you and your fiance a wonderful sweet reunion!!!
Lance27
Congratulations!!!
LovinLiberia
Woohoo, I am so happy for you two! I have been following your case and I am glad to see a successful ending! Congratulations!
JJWashington
Congratulations!
blah0323
Congrats!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
Kelechi
Congratulations on the successful interview and the visa in hand. Keep us all posted on the reunion.
Justchillin
Congratulations, always nice to hear when one goes thru this stage. good.gif
vsmtghdy
good.gif Congratulations! kicking.gif
NigerianLove
kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif Okay Girl! Now, it's time for the airfare. I'm happy for you!
taurean
Congratulations!!! Happy reunion!
Queen Jenn
CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
safitu


Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kwele and I are so happy for you!!!! Thank God for the TZ embassy...I wish you two all the very best. Hongera sana sana tu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
jamyleandkhadijah
Congratulations!
Radical Lover
i'm very happy for you guys! congrats....let me know whenever you guys happen to be in NYC :-)
discerned1
Congrats! wink.gif
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