US Immigration from South Africa

For country of origin, as well as anything stateside later.

Will help particularly with K1 to track any embassy delays in processing incoming medical packets and help to predict how far out to book visa appointments.

Hey all,

This is a very short notice question but I'm hoping to get an answer in the next few hours before my fiance heads to his medical review.

We're looking ahead at him being stateside and filing the AOS paperwork, and I'm getting confused about if the DS-3025 is actually required with the applications for 485/765/131 or not. Reading over the pinned topic, I'm still at a loss. Based on conversations I've had with other K1 applicants from South Africa, specifically the Cape Town panel physician appointments, no DS-3025 is being provided. It just seems to be an office letterhead shortform record, notarized by the office with a stamp.

I'm wondering what the purpose of this record is, if the DS-3025 according to the CDC website is meant to be his permanent vaccination record. It's not official, or doesn't appear to be. So what happens if he gets this document instead? Will we have trouble filing the AOS, or receive an RFE? The pinned topic from what I gather says the paperwork sent in the sealed packet from the POE includes the 693, which is preferable when filing because it's unlikely to be tampered with.

So, if that's the case, do we just let the packet ride and trust the 693 to cover all bases? Or do we ask the office for a 3025/contact the consulate on Johannesburg to provide a copy to them? Thanks in advance.

Hi everyone:

My fianc and I are trying to get information to my future mother-in-law, a former South African now living in Australia with a valid Australian passport, on how she can attend our wedding in Vegas this fall. I keep trying to research what she needs in preparation for the trip, and am absolutely stumped.

One source says she needs to apply for an interview for a B2 visa.

Another says she lives in a country covered by the VWP, so an ESTA needs to be completed.

And yet another source says she doesn't need to file anything at all, and just have her valid passport, enough money on-hand for the trip, proof of return flight and other confirmations such as her hotel stay.

I am concerned that if I don't understand what is needed in advance and give her the info she needs, that she's going to have issues at customs and not know what to say or do. She's in her 70s and this will be her first time visiting the US. How can I assist her in navigating this process?

Hello All,

I'm still waiting for any imput on when you receive the packet.

When do you do the medical?

Do you do it after you receive packet 3 or packet 4?

Thanks

Hello Everyone,

How long after packet 3 do you get packet 4? We got our packet 3 July 10, but unfortunately the consulate sent a wrong instruction.

That was when I was inquiring about the DS 260 and I 864. I knew something was off because we couldn t get a headway trying to fill the form.

I emailed the consulate and the right packet 3 was resent yesterday.

How long before they send packet 4 and who do they send it to?

Thank you.