HeartMoyo

How long does it take for the Embassy to receive your package from the NVC? We have been waiting since the 17 May. Still shows in transit on CEAC. Plus I already received the letter from the NVC saying they sent it. In the letter it says it may take several weeks to arrive in Zimbabwe?? I called the NVC and they don't have any information either... trying to be patient but it's hard 

6 hours ago, visamountain said:

After only TWO hours...Approved!  My love is coming home to me!!!!! He picks up his visa and port of entry packet in a week and they even gave him the actual day and time.   Everyone at the US Embassy Harare were wonderful and my love said he was so confident and comfortable.

Congratulations! So happy for you. That's wonderful!

Please let me know what they asked him? Did he have to give any documents? Btw how did he set up the medical??

23 hours ago, visamountain said:

Who wants to share their interview experience with me? Ours is coming up and we would love advice. I can't imagine there could be anything missing from our file, but if you had an RFE at your interview what was it for? If there's  something else I can scan and send I'd like to. 

Yay! Congratulations. Almost there. Praying for yoursuccess!🤗

What paperwork did you give your fiance for the interview? Ours is in transit to the Harare consulate. Thanks a bunch!

On 5/14/2017 at 11:12 PM, visamountain said:

Update!!!!  I have been in constant contact with the Zimbabwe Embassy all this month, and was able to schedule my fiancé's interview.

Wow! Excellent. Good luck!

Does anyone know if you can do your medical in another country? Trying to avoid these expensive fees. My fiance will be visiting some relatives in Johannesburg South Africa for a week in 10 days. Can we get it done then? We are still waiting for the NVC. Thank you for your help! Good luck to everyone

 

My case unfortunately is not the way you want yours to go I've had 2 embassy experiences neither of them great I can't help with advice there. But my story doesn't have to be anyone else's so in everything be hopeful.

 

With doctors you need your passports,photos and to schedule a morning appointment early in the week so that you can do all the other stuff like X-rays and blood on the same day the blood goes to south Africa so they don't take it from Thursday afternoon or something like that.its also easier with a car because everything is  far apart

Oh im sorry to hear that. I pray it works out for you. Hopefully third time is a charm. Thanks the information!

 

Should I prepare myself for any fees beyond the following?  I'm only asking about the fees BEFORE he reaches America.

 

Medical:

My fee   $200

Chest xray   $100

Lab tests  $100

Vaccinations:   approx $60

 

Day of Interview

Application fee $265 USD

 

Flight:

Last minute $2,000-$3,000

 

Police Clearance

 

Oh my goodness it's expensive. I wasn't expecting that.  Thanks for the heads up. 

And yea the one way tickets are expensive plus its summer here too. Oh well. Need to make some adjustments and save now.

 

@HeartMoyo we are praying these last couple steps before he takes that flight are simple and fast.  Praying against any RFE, delays in getting an interview, and travel complications.  We'll have to buy a last minute flight from Zimbabwe home to me and how God's gonna pull that one off, I guess we just wait and see.  Easily $2,000-$3,000 for a one way flight last minute. I don't know where that money is, but it will be there in time.  Congrats on being approved It took 18 days for our NVC number, he leaves for Zim on Friday, and tonight we completed his DS-160, to the point that he just needs to add the photo and submit.  His second police clearance is on Monday and his medical is next Wednesday.  You have to schedule a medical at least two weeks before your interview date.  Since we don't have an interview date yet, that made it easy.  We knew we needed to go ahead and get things scheduled while we waited for that NVC number because Harare only recognizes TWO doctors for the medical, so the first chance you get you're going to want to see what their schedule looks like.  He has THREE more working days after today.  A very emotional week, but soon he'll be able to relax, and by faith we believe he'll be home in America by the last week of May or first week of June.  We chose 4 wedding dates of June 10th, 11th, or July 15th, 16th.  I can't wait to be his wife!

Wow, this journey is certainly not easy. I hope he travels well to Zim and that the process is smooth from here. A summer wedding is beautiful. Your almost there. I will look into the medical doctors information today. Thanks

 

Hi @visamountain the alien case number you get from NVC which will be HRE201**** @HeartMoyo I am  a zim beneficiary too whose last name is Moyo all the best to you both. When I did this I wanted nothing more than a fellow zimbo but the ones in here weren't very communicative beyond repeating what you get online.

Hi!

Its a small world. How was your experience with the medical and interview process. Any pointers you can give. I  really appreciate it. Congratulations 😊

On 4/28/2017 at 10:17 PM, visamountain said:

18 days after approval we have our NVC number and ours is on its way to the embassy in Zimbabwe  We had already completed one of the two police clearance forms, and scheduled his medical for May 10th, without our NVC number, trusting we would have it in time.  We planned for him to move from South Africa to Zimbabwe on May 5th, without having our NVC number, trusting it would come.  So he leaves for Zimbabwe on May 5th to complete these last few items on our checklist before he comes home to me in GA.  This was our toast on our one year anniversary in this crazy good love story...and soon very soon, I'll be his wife  

 

Hey,

Just joined after seeing you here. I'm also filing for my fiance in Zimbabwe. Please keep updating the process, I'll be following along and praying for you guys to finally be reunited. We were recently approved now waiting for the NVC. Everyone here is so encouraging. Grateful to have you all!