July 2018 NOA2 ----> NVC

[Jo&Ryan 346]

3 hours ago, jakejon said:

Thanks Jo!! Visa got issued yesterday. Where are you at in the process or are you in the US and all?  

I wish! Doctor's appointment got super super delayed because of some personal reasons of theirs, and since they're only two doctors allowed, I had to wait. I was supposed to have my medical done on September 26th but it didn't happen because they had an inconvenient. So I wanted to re schedule for this next Tuesday but they're both out of town, so I had to get the Appointment for October 16th. Here's hoping no more delays and problems, but we'll see.  We still need to get an interview  appointment and takes several weeks here in Buenos Aires. Really taking a toll on us though 😭 but I'm so happy for you guys!! Hope you're enjoying your time together ❤️

[jakejon 1,196]

3 minutes ago, Jo&Ryan said:

I wish! Doctor's appointment got super super delayed because of some personal reasons of theirs, and since they're only two doctors allowed, I had to wait. I was supposed to have my medical done on September 26th but it didn't happen because they had an inconvenient. So I wanted to re schedule for this next Tuesday but they're both out of town, so I had to get the Appointment for October 16th. Here's hoping no more delays and problems, but we'll see.  We still need to get an interview  appointment and takes several weeks here in Buenos Aires. Really taking a toll on us though 😭 but I'm so happy for you guys!! Hope you're enjoying your time together ❤️

You are so close. Sorry to hear of delays. I had to wait 4 weeks for my medical. Big back log in London. It’ll fly by. You guys will be together soon. Biggest part of getting NOA2 is over ❤️

Edited September 27, 2018 by jakejon

[Jo&Ryan 346]

5 hours ago, jakejon said:

You are so close. Sorry to hear of delays. I had to wait 4 weeks for my medical. Big back log in London. It’ll fly by. You guys will be together soon. Biggest part of getting NOA2 is over ❤️

Oh definitely! We're hanging there. Once the medical passes, it'll be so much easier! 😊❤️

[jakejon 1,196]

5 hours ago, Jo&Ryan said:

Oh definitely! We're hanging there. Once the medical passes, it'll be so much easier! 😊❤️

It will be!!!! Love prevails!!!! You will get through this and I’m rooting for you with all my heart. This will become a distant memory I promise 💖💖💖

[Jo&Ryan 346]

2 hours ago, jakejon said:

It will be!!!! Love prevails!!!! You will get through this and I’m rooting for you with all my heart. This will become a distant memory I promise 💖💖💖

Thank you so much sweetie 😭❤️ I don't know when you guys will get married but I wish you both the best from the bottom of my heart. Beautiful people deserve beautiful things and you guys are experiencing it! 

[TogoAfrica 161]

September 21, 2018 we were approved our visa!!!!!! 

 

It has has been an interesting journey and more to come....but now we can be together as a married couple!! 

 

I was able to fly to Togo and be here for the last few months as we waited for the interview and prepared for the wedding in America. I arrived August 8 in Togo and August 9 our case was marked ready at the embassy. August 16 the embassy called us and told us to come pick up packet 3 and schedule our medical. But my fiancé was very sick with mumps and malaria. We had to reschedule for August 20. August 20 we found out our interview was August 30, but we were unable to make a medical appointment until August 24, so this meant his results would not be ready for the interview. The embassy told us to come anyways and later when we get the medical results to bring them in. The medical exam in Togo must go to America and this takes two weeks to get the results. So it just would not be ready in time for August 30 Interview but we went anyways for the interview. Normally your not allowed in with your fiancé but when we arrived we realized we crazily had left his passport at home. This confusion and their kindness I as allowed into the embassy and he was allowed to go home and get the passport and me back. We were denied August 30 the visa because we didn’t have medical results but they said not to worry and bring them when we did. September 7 we got the medical results but embassy would not be open until September 13 so we had our wait to bring results to them. September 13 he brought it to embassy and the secretary said she would give it to the consulate and wait for a phone call. September 21 we recieved a phone call that the visa was approved and to come pick it up that day!!!! 

 

October 3 we fly to America together and October 20 is the wedding!!! We are ready!!! We planned everything before, but made sure not to reserve any venues until confirmed visa. It’s a simple wedding with 150 friends who have eagerly been waiting along side us for this approval!! And just reserved a simple community hall for reception and will be having the wedding in our church. It’s amazing how everything has timed perfectly. We did fear at times we were tuning ahead of the visa but we tried hard to follow the advice not to buy anything you can’t get money back on if visa denies. It hasn’t been easy and we had to give up some of our ideas because of no specific date for wedding....but it’s worked out well with how we have done it. Feeling happy and satisfied!! It’s a very long wait!! And at times become very impatient!! But when this day comes...RELIEF!! And HAPPINESS!! Hoping success to everyone else!! 

[l-h 91]

Hi all! I had my interview today and was approved ☺️ We applied for the K1 visa in January so it's been a tough year of waiting and waiting. I'm very happy that it's almost over and I'll be flying to Boston next week. I just wanted to thank everyone for posting and sharing their information and advice here. It's been so helpful. Congratulations to everyone who has received their visas and good luck to everyone still waiting.. Your day will come! 🥂

 

I'm writing a detailed overview of my experience with the embassy in Tallinn, Estonia, if anyone is interested.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

3 hours ago, TogoAfrica said:

September 21, 2018 we were approved our visa!!!!!! 

 

It has has been an interesting journey and more to come....but now we can be together as a married couple!! 

 

I am so happy and overjoyed for the two of you. You have had more then your share of twists and turns throughout this process. When you were faced with roadblocks you found a way to go around them. You have one of the most difficult Embassy's to get a visa from as they have many steps that most Embassy's don't and you didn't complain here in VJ, stomp your feet, demand that you deserve something or say the phrase that I here so often "why are they doing this to me". I commend both of you for your tenacity and your forever love for each other. This would break some relationships without a doubt.

 

Safe travels and gentle breezes in your sails.

[TogoAfrica 161]

9 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

I am so happy and overjoyed for the two of you. You have had more then your share of twists and turns throughout this process. When you were faced with roadblocks you found a way to go around them. You have one of the most difficult Embassy's to get a visa from as they have many steps that most Embassy's don't and you didn't complain here in VJ, stomp your feet, demand that you deserve something or say the phrase that I here so often "why are they doing this to me". I commend both of you for your tenacity and your forever love for each other. This would break some relationships without a doubt.

 

Safe travels and gentle breezes in your sails.

Wow thank you!! Your words truly touched me!!! I want to thank you also for all the help you give everyone. Your direct and clear answers helped us and so many others in this journey. Thank you!!!!!! It is true it is a hard country to get a visa in...but our experience with the embassy was very nice!!! Yes things didn’t happen like it did for others and made us a little nervous but at the same time the embassy gave us confidence...we could see like you did how amazing this system is and the work behind it. We feel our embassy is truly organized and this was a surprise to see in Togo a country that isn’t always organized!! This gave us confidence!!! Thank you again!!! 

[SvetlanaKhachatur 56]

Fiance picked up his passport today, flying to Los Angeles on Wednesday. I can't believe we are done with this journey. 

 

AOS process is going to be a lot easier since we will be together, but I am sure I am going to drive him crazy with this too. 

[TogoAfrica 161]

21 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

I am so happy and overjoyed for the two of you. You have had more then your share of twists and turns throughout this process. When you were faced with roadblocks you found a way to go around them. You have one of the most difficult Embassy's to get a visa from as they have many steps that most Embassy's don't and you didn't complain here in VJ, stomp your feet, demand that you deserve something or say the phrase that I here so often "why are they doing this to me". I commend both of you for your tenacity and your forever love for each other. This would break some relationships without a doubt.

 

Safe travels and gentle breezes in your sails.

We did write a review on our embassy but if you need anything from us to help others or if there is more we can add...we would love to help others after us in Togo. There is not a lot of information on here for Togolese and we truly appreciated those who before us could answer our questions. So if you have any thoughts on how we can help others, please let me know and we will happily share what we have!! 

[Akiko & Brad 46]

We have been waiting for 7 weeks for the interview appointment in Tokyo and on the night before the interview a category 2 Typhoon Trami sweeps through Japan and over Tokyo.  Due to the typhoon and and travel disruptions I had my fiancee travel to Tokyo on Saturday instead of Sunday and stay an extra day in Tokyo.  Good thing as travel out of the Osaka airports shut down Sunday morning and her original reservation was for Sunday afternoon.  The Typhoon cleared the Tokyo area about 4:30 AM Monday morning and my fiancee walked from her hotel for a 10:30 AM Monday interview appointment.  She was done at 11:30.

 

APPROVED.  We are overjoyed.  Visa arrives in about a week.  I have saved frequent flier points and will get her on a flight the day after her visa arrives.  285 days from NOA1 but well worth the wait.

[Hello729 74]

43 minutes ago, Akiko & Brad said:

We have been waiting for 7 weeks for the interview appointment in Tokyo and on the night before the interview a category 2 Typhoon Trami sweeps through Japan and over Tokyo.  Due to the typhoon and and travel disruptions I had my fiancee travel to Tokyo on Saturday instead of Sunday and stay an extra day in Tokyo.  Good thing as travel out of the Osaka airports shut down Sunday morning and her original reservation was for Sunday afternoon.  The Typhoon cleared the Tokyo area about 4:30 AM Monday morning and my fiancee walked from her hotel for a 10:30 AM Monday interview appointment.  She was done at 11:30.

 

APPROVED.  We are overjoyed.  Visa arrives in about a week.  I have saved frequent flier points and will get her on a flight the day after her visa arrives.  285 days from NOA1 but well worth the wait.

Congratulations 🍾🎊🎉 

[Greenbaum 12,258]

8 hours ago, Akiko & Brad said:

We have been waiting for 7 weeks for the interview appointment in Tokyo and on the night before the interview a category 2 Typhoon Trami sweeps through Japan and over Tokyo.  Due to the typhoon and and travel disruptions I had my fiancee travel to Tokyo on Saturday instead of Sunday and stay an extra day in Tokyo.  Good thing as travel out of the Osaka airports shut down Sunday morning and her original reservation was for Sunday afternoon.  The Typhoon cleared the Tokyo area about 4:30 AM Monday morning and my fiancee walked from her hotel for a 10:30 AM Monday interview appointment.  She was done at 11:30.

 

APPROVED.  We are overjoyed.  Visa arrives in about a week.  I have saved frequent flier points and will get her on a flight the day after her visa arrives.  285 days from NOA1 but well worth the wait.

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[JGHH 76]

UpDoes anyone know or where to post this to find out or who to talk too...

 

My fiance received his Visa, it expires in February...

 

His mother is now not doing well (cancer) and he's planning on staying a little longer to be with her in her death...

 

After he comes over and we get married... I know we file AOS but do we need to have the AOS filed/received/accepted before a certain timeframe (do before they 90 days it before February?)

 

We're just trying to figure out the best plan of action that's not going to mess up our process but also give him as much time with his mother as possible...

 

He doesn't want to come over here and have to fly right back home as that's going to take a lot of money.

 

Thanks!