Iraq US Embassy

[HKS 169]

Update on US Embassy in Iraq. All US embassies that interview for immigrant VISAs are closed. 

Anyone needing an interview in Iraq are being diverted to Qatar, UAE, or Turkey. 

 

Good luck to all in Iraq. Inshallah your interview will be soon. 

[geowrian 22,335]

Yes. It has been that way since the start of the year:

https://iq.usembassy.gov/visas/

[HKS 169]

1 hour ago, geowrian said:

Yes. It has been that way since the start of the year:

https://iq.usembassy.gov/visas/

I just thought I'd share because so many people have asked. 

Sorry 

[Potooo 9]

On 2/22/2020 at 6:28 PM, HKS said:

Update on US Embassy in Iraq. All US embassies that interview for immigrant VISAs are closed. 

Anyone needing an interview in Iraq are being diverted to Qatar, UAE, or Turkey. 

 

Good luck to all in Iraq. Inshallah your interview will be soon. 

Thank you! I didn't know this! 

[Quarknase 1,072]

@HKS did you receive interview yet?

@Potooo We got NOA2 yesterday and WL today

[HKS 169]

1 minute ago, Quarknase said:

@HKS did you receive interview yet?

@Potooo We got NOA2 yesterday and WL today

No... No response to request to expedite as others have. Also was told by the NVC when I called, that NVC doesn't expedite. 

So i don't know what to do 

[Quarknase 1,072]

18 minutes ago, HKS said:

No... No response to request to expedite as others have. Also was told by the NVC when I called, that NVC doesn't expedite. 

So i don't know what to do 

I'm sorry to hear. That's frustrating. Are you the petitioner or beneficiary?

[HKS 169]

3 hours ago, Quarknase said:

I'm sorry to hear. That's frustrating. Are you the petitioner or beneficiary?

Petitioner why? 

[Quarknase 1,072]

39 minutes ago, HKS said:

Petitioner why? 

I heard that sometimes the petitioner has more weight when inquiring than the beneficiary. I read somewhere that NVC expedite is only possible via email. Just googled really quick and found this - the email address is in the body copy http://www.lovevisalife.com/2017/09/nvc-expedite-request-us-spouse-visa/

 

good luck!

[HKS 169]

6 hours ago, Quarknase said:

I heard that sometimes the petitioner has more weight when inquiring than the beneficiary. I read somewhere that NVC expedite is only possible via email. Just googled really quick and found this - the email address is in the body copy http://www.lovevisalife.com/2017/09/nvc-expedite-request-us-spouse-visa/

 

good luck!

I did that. 

And my lawyer did that. 

And my senator has asked about my case. 

Nothing. 

[Quarknase 1,072]

1 minute ago, HKS said:

I did that. 

And my lawyer did that. 

And my senator has asked about my case. 

Nothing. 

Oh my god I’m so sorry! That’s terrible! 

[HKS 169]

34 minutes ago, Quarknase said:

Oh my god I’m so sorry! That’s terrible! 

Im just gonna vent for a minute. If you are gonna send condescending, judgmental, and mean replies just dont read this.........I just got bad news from family in Baghdad a few hours ago. The news in America never reports what is really going on in the world and keeps Americans sheltered. 

 

I got Nebraska, so I waited there forever as well while watching people go through the IOE system like it was a breeze or other USCIS centers faster.

I watched the estimated wait times for USCIS go from 6 months when I applied to 12.5-16 months by the time my case finally left.  I even did the trick of filing the I-129F to speed it up, shaved a few months off I guess, maybe. 

Now Im wondering if they are gonna close boarders so ppl in Iraq cant travel to get their interviews due to the Corona Virus. 

I keep trying to tell myself that Im at the faster phase of this process and it will be over soon. 

And I keep screaming inside my head that the whole system is self funded; therefore, if there is such a backlog of cases then there is plenty of money to hire more people to work the cases and get them through faster or at least answer the phone instead of waiting 1.5 hours on hold to speak with someone at 11PM at night (yes I did that last week with NVC and, by the way, kept having to redial to get put on hold for 30 minutes as the hold que was too long and it kept hanging up on me).

Then I see notices and bulletins saying that the poor US corporations are suffering because they need their worker VISA's sped up and it is at 2 months wait. I guess my husband should have gotten one of those golden jobs.  

Then I think Im being ridiculous when I see that some people on VJ have been waiting more than 2 years. 

There has to be a better way. Why do people make things so hard. My case is clean.....no problem meeting the income requirement, neither me nor my husband have been in trouble -clean records, no complications. 

I pray to Allah to keep everyone in Iraq safe. I pray to keep everyone safe. I can't imagine my husband being killed before we are reunited. I saw a post on VJ whereby that happened to someone. 

Thanks for letting me vent. Be kind to everyone on VJ. We are all going through a tough time and you dont know what it is like to be in anyone else's shoes. 

[Quarknase 1,072]

1 hour ago, HKS said:

Im just gonna vent for a minute. If you are gonna send condescending, judgmental, and mean replies just dont read this.........I just got bad news from family in Baghdad a few hours ago. The news in America never reports what is really going on in the world and keeps Americans sheltered. 

 

I got Nebraska, so I waited there forever as well while watching people go through the IOE system like it was a breeze or other USCIS centers faster.

I watched the estimated wait times for USCIS go from 6 months when I applied to 12.5-16 months by the time my case finally left.  I even did the trick of filing the I-129F to speed it up, shaved a few months off I guess, maybe. 

Now Im wondering if they are gonna close boarders so ppl in Iraq cant travel to get their interviews due to the Corona Virus. 

I keep trying to tell myself that Im at the faster phase of this process and it will be over soon. 

And I keep screaming inside my head that the whole system is self funded; therefore, if there is such a backlog of cases then there is plenty of money to hire more people to work the cases and get them through faster or at least answer the phone instead of waiting 1.5 hours on hold to speak with someone at 11PM at night (yes I did that last week with NVC and, by the way, kept having to redial to get put on hold for 30 minutes as the hold que was too long and it kept hanging up on me).

Then I see notices and bulletins saying that the poor US corporations are suffering because they need their worker VISA's sped up and it is at 2 months wait. I guess my husband should have gotten one of those golden jobs.  

Then I think Im being ridiculous when I see that some people on VJ have been waiting more than 2 years. 

There has to be a better way. Why do people make things so hard. My case is clean.....no problem meeting the income requirement, neither me nor my husband have been in trouble -clean records, no complications. 

I pray to Allah to keep everyone in Iraq safe. I pray to keep everyone safe. I can't imagine my husband being killed before we are reunited. I saw a post on VJ whereby that happened to someone. 

Thanks for letting me vent. Be kind to everyone on VJ. We are all going through a tough time and you dont know what it is like to be in anyone else's shoes. 

I believe I understand how you feel and I know of the situation in Baghdad. My husbands entire family is there. I really hope that things will go well for you and that you and your husband will be united and safe soon. Don’t give up hope. Keep following up with NVC, and hopefully soon you will receive good news 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[Potooo 9]

On 3/5/2020 at 5:23 PM, Quarknase said:

 

@Potooo We got NOA2 yesterday and WL today

Congratulations!

 

Did you have any issues with signing into CEAC? Initially, I had no issues and even paid my AOS and IV fee, but now it's locking me out. The statement I get back is "The selected Case Number and Invoice Identification Number combination you entered does not match our records." I read a thread that said when they called the rep just told them to wait. The fee payments have cleared my bank account 3 days ago and it's still not letting me sign in. I guess I'll have to give them a call and find out what's going on. 

Edited March 7, 2020 by Potooo

[Potooo 9]

 

15 hours ago, HKS said:

Im just gonna vent for a minute. If you are gonna send condescending, judgmental, and mean replies just dont read this.........I just got bad news from family in Baghdad a few hours ago. The news in America never reports what is really going on in the world and keeps Americans sheltered. 

 

I got Nebraska, so I waited there forever as well while watching people go through the IOE system like it was a breeze or other USCIS centers faster.

I watched the estimated wait times for USCIS go from 6 months when I applied to 12.5-16 months by the time my case finally left.  I even did the trick of filing the I-129F to speed it up, shaved a few months off I guess, maybe. 

Now Im wondering if they are gonna close boarders so ppl in Iraq cant travel to get their interviews due to the Corona Virus. 

I keep trying to tell myself that Im at the faster phase of this process and it will be over soon. 

And I keep screaming inside my head that the whole system is self funded; therefore, if there is such a backlog of cases then there is plenty of money to hire more people to work the cases and get them through faster or at least answer the phone instead of waiting 1.5 hours on hold to speak with someone at 11PM at night (yes I did that last week with NVC and, by the way, kept having to redial to get put on hold for 30 minutes as the hold que was too long and it kept hanging up on me).

Then I see notices and bulletins saying that the poor US corporations are suffering because they need their worker VISA's sped up and it is at 2 months wait. I guess my husband should have gotten one of those golden jobs.  

Then I think Im being ridiculous when I see that some people on VJ have been waiting more than 2 years. 

There has to be a better way. Why do people make things so hard. My case is clean.....no problem meeting the income requirement, neither me nor my husband have been in trouble -clean records, no complications. 

I pray to Allah to keep everyone in Iraq safe. I pray to keep everyone safe. I can't imagine my husband being killed before we are reunited. I saw a post on VJ whereby that happened to someone. 

Thanks for letting me vent. Be kind to everyone on VJ. We are all going through a tough time and you dont know what it is like to be in anyone else's shoes. 

This made me tear up and I'm crying. I'm trying to remain hopeful, and I definitely feel your frustration with this system they have, that's clearly not very efficient. I will keep you in my prayers, all of us 🥰