AbenaKofi

Yeah i understand its not of importance right now, however its def something I would be looking forward toO lol. I was actually trying to learn twi my dad says we have roots there, the Ashanti tribe. I am trying to learn his language because once we start having babies they will not all be speaking a language I don't understand, I refuse . But we try a little here and there but once he is here it will be easier to learn. He was strict on me learning when I was there.

Finally had my medical! One step closer.

Hi my Septemberries and March filers (March Madness!).  
 
We have FINALLY been able to schedule an interview for June 26.  There is much confusion over whether you need to wait until the embassy sends the Packet 3 before you schedule, but since some couples never received it, we decided to go for it once the date opened up.  It will have been over 3 months since NOA2, so hopefully that's enough time!  At least we can now start the medical appointments.  

Thanks dear for updating  
it really is a shame i wasn't aware you are soo close and that i didn't mention before like that  
but, since we got direct flights - maybe we'll make it happen some other time!!!
It was sooo sadddd I cant even tell you!!!! i think i cried so much, my eyes looked like somebody beat me up lol
thank god for waterproof mascara! ALL LADIES: please remember to use one before you start your goodbyes!!!!
Thank you dear
 
Now let me tell you all about that POE:
 
QUICK & EASY!!! I landed in Philly and walked to the customs, and they sent me to one line that was for visitors and visas.
i was literally the second person in that specific line and was talking to the officer lady 2 min later! she asked me when we get married
and i said in about 2 weeks, and bigger wedding to follow in october with family and friends. 
she then took all documents and brought me to this waiting room. there were about 20 - 25 other people sitting so i figured that'll be a
 loooooong wait. there was a big clock so i saw i entered at 16:30 (let me count 5 min before when i talked to the other officer and waiting time,
so let's say 16:25 is the start).
there were 4 officers working on things, and about 5 min later one of them called my name
she asked me first to verify my full name (as she had the passport and docs) and then she asked about my fiance's name and birthday and address.
she then entered some data in the system, asked me if i have been in the US before, asked if I was in Georgia before and typed some more stuff
on her computer. Then she asked me when we'll get married and if I was aware that we have to get married in within 90 days and file for 
the adjustment too. I said yes and she said "ok, welcome to the united states" and gave me my passport and the CD with the x-rays back and
said i'll have to hand to my doctors here.
I checked the time and it was 16:40!!! 
 
So my entire POE took 15 min and sadly - i had a 5 hour layover as I figured it may take 1-2 hours
 
And let me tell you: landing in Savannah and having my boo pick me up, was AMAZING especially when
he said "welcome home baby" i was soooo happy!!!! <3 

Thanks!  It feels so good just to have a next step!

Thanks! Yes and it seems like the recently approved GH couples have all had slightly different processes from each other so we figured we just have to go for it and see what happens hahaha. TIA!

Awesome, thats the same way with my country. There is no packet three to wait for and if you wait you'll be waiting forever. Good luck and keep us updated on your journey  

Thank you, I have a question for you, are you going to get dual citizen ship? Ghana is an amazing country I actually wanted to become a citizen there, but its just as hard there as it is here. Especially without marrying in the country. Have you learned twi or looking to learn it. Are you the petitioner?

Aww, I'm sure he can get it done!  You've come so far, you got this!

Hi my Septemberries and March filers (March Madness!).  
 
We have FINALLY been able to schedule an interview for June 26.  There is much confusion over whether you need to wait until the embassy sends the Packet 3 before you schedule, but since some couples never received it, we decided to go for it once the date opened up.  It will have been over 3 months since NOA2, so hopefully that's enough time!  At least we can now start the medical appointments.  

My love recieved his medical packet today signed sealed and ready for the interview. He was suppose to get two vaccinations but the pharmacy didn't have one so hopefully he can get it done before the interview on the 9th so now we wait 😣😣😣

It's been a long and tiresome day but WE HAVE APPROVED!!!!

@Swissmiss82 A huge good luck today! Let us know when you've arrived safely and how the POE went  It's been so great to follow your journey so far and I can't wait to follow in your footsteps soon!

YESSSS!  thanks a million!!! 
i'm soo happy but i also had a really emotional day as it was my big goodbye with my entire family!
 
we have to leave to the airport at 5:45 am tomorrow, so wish me luck that the POE will be easy
 
thaaaanks to everyone for the support!!! <3 you guys roooock

Thank you so much!  
 
Correct you are, we are definitely not going to harrass them haha - since you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar!  But we will just make sure they don't forget about us.  
 
I actually have an update - after all my wahala this morning, my darling fiancee told me he was able to schedule for June 26.  Correct, we have not received any packet 3, but we felt the need to secure the timeslot and hope for the best.  Since that will be three months after our NOA2, we are hopeful that they'll be ready for us by then.  When he checked, there were only 3 slots open at the time.  
 
We are so excited to be making some progress!  At least we can now start the medical.  Keep us in your prayers!

That is very interesting. I can only imagine the change is due to the two of us who scheduled our interview before getting the Package 3 and were turned away when appearing for the interview before it was sent. I'm guessing they want to prevent that from happening again and so will schedule people themselves when they send the Package 3. That explains why there are no appointments available on the ustraveldocs website.
 
Please do not dispair. I'm sure your case will not "fall through the cracks." You have come so far, you must remain positive. I know you don't really mean "harrass" the embassy, but again, while neither I nor my fiance have ever contacted the embassy, I highly recommend if you do so to be patient and courteous with the people there. They have the ability to make the most critical decision in your life, so I would always keep that in the front of my mind. Also, I am sure they do the very best they can with the resources they have available. I'd be willing to guess it's just as frustrating for them at times trying to carry out their duties as it is for us waiting to have our fiance approved.
 
However, to Abena Kofi, my heartfelt congratulations to you and your fiance. My fiance has his interview this week, and we are praying for the same outcome. I am so happy for you two.
 
Wallace

Our visa has been granted. The end is near. I would be wto be a supportive resource for anyone going through the process that may have questions. Amen Amen and amen!

Hi, unfortunately there are a few of us in the same spot. When did you get NOA2? Can you fill in your timeline when you get a chance? 
 
We got NOA2 in March and are waiting for an interview time to open up. However, a few couples in front of us say that now you must also wait for an email from the embassy with packet 3 (interview instructions).  Some have scheduled, then shown up and been turned away bc the embassy had not yet contacted them. So it’s difficult for all of us right now. A few of us K1 Ghana couples are in a WhatsApp group to share info, please DM me if you’re interested in joining. All the best! 

My fiance interviewed today and was APPROVED!!!! I have been crying tears of joy since. Since the interview was scheduled last month, I had to disconnect myself from the site to maintain my sanity lol. I read past posts of visa denial and it was making me too anxious, so I had to focus on other things. It has been such a long road, just under a month to the day we applied for this. God is so good. I want to thank everyone for your advice and sharing your experiences. I know most of our group has been approved and even arrived to the states, but if anyone has questions for me please don't hesitate to ask.
 
I'm happy to move on to the next step of helping my fiance find a flight!!!!

Welcome and thank you. A very interesting question. Yea you need appointment date before medicals. So in case of same scenario like ours ( next day appointment) you need to go for the interview before the medicals. I think it will/should make sense to them since that will be the only option available. Hope it helps.

Update your immigration timeline 

Since we're from a MENA county, I front loaded our petition with a 1 page letter to support #54  about how we met and a brief explanation of both visits,  10 photos from each trip with us around his city and tourist places, AND with his family, especially his mother and older sisters in their homes, screenshots of call logs and chat logs, my boarding passes and passport stamped pages, tickets of places we visited (zoo, war monument/museum, etc.). 
 
I wanted to make sure the CO has a clear understanding of us and our relationship BEFORE my fiance goes for his interview.  We'll continue to save our daily communication logs to bring to the interview in case they ask for it and I'm going to try my best to be there for the interview.  
 
 

thaaaaanks a lot
 
a quick review on the appointment:
 
so i was there 15 min earlier and i had to go through security etc... 
i was super confused as the security guard said i have to open the medical envelope (sealed) as i'm not allowed
to bring in a sealed envelope? well i was scared but i had to...
once i was in there, and all alone, no other people waiting or such, someone came to the window after 10-15 min waiting, 
and she asked for all papers. i handed my entire pile and she went through it. we didn't have the tax return, but instead the i-134 for 2016 and 2017 
(as we had 2016 ready since november). so then she asked me if i want to pick up next week or if they should send the passport.
and she explained to me the steps how to enter the country, how to take enough time for the officer interview at the customs,
and how to get married in 90 days. then she sent me to the next window to talk to an officer.
this officer was super friendly but has asked me a tooon of questions! when did you first meet, how did you meet, 
when did your mother meet him the first time, how often do you see each other. how many times did you see each other last year?
where is your typical layover? where is his home? do you know his full address? what is his job? where does he work? how long
has he been working for this company? when is your wedding? (after i explained we'll have a small one when i get there and the
big one in october he asked more...) so do you have a date for october? 
and i had to "sign" with fingerprints and he said they'll send me everything back next week so i'll have it by wednesday or thursday.
he wished me a great weekend and a great start into my new life in the USA!
 
that was it  bam!!! walked out with a big ol' smile and still, no other people there!  
 
it was a great and quick experience, they were friendly and didn't make it hard on me.

literally just walked back home after 12 hours on the road!
buuuuuut:
the embassy appointment went well and they send out the visa/passport tuesday!!!
initially i wanted to go pick it up but the travel (3 hours in the AM and 5.5 hours back) is too much, so i'll just have them ship it to me...
 
yaaaay yaaay yaaaaaay!!!!! 
flying in 10 days!!!!!!

WE GOT IT!!!!
My fiancee said the process was very smooth, but she had to wait a while. Total time was about 2 hours...
 
she's coming here in mid may! FINALLY!!!!!