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On 4/24/2021 at 3:13 AM, elmasry said:

don't you guys think that we should be more active in here and keep in touch. 

it feels like there aren't many people in here from Egypt. 

does any of you know how to collect more information about us embassy in Cairo, Egyptians who got their cases advanced, etc..?

i think it would help a lot if we get sense of how many cases are being interviewed on a daily basis and when these people who got interviewed were documentarily qualified. 

your thoughts?    

 

I couldnt agree more but the problem is how can we be active if we have no updates 😄

We can only follow the embassy by either (1)more users on here that share info or (2) their website or (3)the statistics i shared which comes out monthly.

I personally dont know how else can we know the number of cases or even their details (whether normal processing/expedited) unless the users themselves share.

I do suggest we can all start by making sure our  timelines are updated and as soon as anyone has news to come on here and post - thats why the other users are able to follow their embassy progress easily and can actually guess who will get interviewed and when 

Just came across this and thought to share as it was a very good indicator of Cairo Embassy movement.

Last month in March there has been a significant increase in the interviews and visas issued for CR1/IR1 - check them out.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-statistics/immigrant-visa-statistics/monthly-immigrant-visa-issuances.html

4 hours ago, elmasry said:

a friend of mine told me that there were some interviews at the us embassy in cairo about 15 days ago. 

i am confused, are they open for processing, or was that just emergency cases? 

if you guys have any information please let me know. 

i feel like i am isolated from the rest of the world.

the embassy website still indicates that they are not processing any kind of visa.

The Cairo Embassy has been very difficult to follow - everyone here on visajourney that had their interview was due to an expedite same as what they say on their website.

Unfortunately the ppl from Egypt arent alot so we cnt really tell if they are back to normal processing or still emergency cases only.

I have heard from one member here that she knows someone who had their interview (this person supposedly had their interview date prior to covid but it was canceled since) so they mentioned the interview took place without an expedite but i cannot confirm this bec i dont know this person or the details.

If anyone hears anythg please share it we are all desperate for information and any signs of movement.

5 minutes ago, Monica.44 said:

What i was told that they had their interview for spouse visa and they already flied to the states 3 days ago! I applied for fiancé visa and our paperwork is in NVC waiting for the embassy to open and receive more cases, once it opens i should receive an email to set my appointment

I have been waiting for a year and a half now and i just wanted to know if they started working on the cases they already have in the embassy already

 

do you have any idea about how to get an expedited appointment please?

 

about the conv group it seems like there is no any for Egypt and I received some msgs requesting me to add them to any group .. we can just create one and keep each other updated about the situation 

I wouldn't know if the K1 expedite is the same as spouse visa CR1/IR1 - but fyi you would send an email to the NVC (there is a specific email for that) with the expedite request along with your proofs/documentation why its urgent and they send it to the embassy for approval/rejection. 

Unfortunately there arent many members on visajourney here that are from Egypt so its quite difficult to get updates about the embassy movement.

Please do keep us informed if you have any updates - it would be a great help

Goodluck !!

14 hours ago, Monica.44 said:

Some people I know keep saying that they got an appointment date however the embassy didn’t announce that they’re open yet

Does anyone know if they resumed working on the cases they have?

also i know that it could be a repeated question but does anyone know when are they opening?

Also is there a group conversation for Egyptians where they share any updates about the embassy and the interviews?

thanks in advance

Could you be a bit more specific - are these regular cases or expedited cases that got interviews?

If their expedite requests are approved then there is a possibility to receive an interview appointment.

The embassy doesn't say explicitly that they are closed - they keep saying they have not resumed normal case processing that's why I asked if these are regular cases you know of (It will be of great help and an update to see how things are moving)

I tried emailing the embassy several times and got the general response that interviews will be scheduled by NVC no answer to whether they are resuming the interviews now or not.

I don't know of any groups but if you do please share them - it feels like forever waiting and any updates would be appreciated.

I tried emailing several times since mid February and I just received a reply today! 

But sad to say still no updates - I got a standard reply of "your case is at NVC and interview scheduling will be based on our staffing capacity and the order in which interviews are scheduled is determined by the NVC"

I'm trying to know if they are operating or not and that was the response I got instead 😞

I read online several people deciding to transit through Istanbul to avoid the issue of the travel ban. Also going through Qatar/UAE is an option if you don't mind the mandatory PCR test at the airport (I am assuming you will depart from Cairo)

But then again this will all depend on where you're headed in USA to minimize the number of flights you have to take and the layover time.

Fingers crossed things get moving quickly and you travel safely!

On 2/28/2020 at 10:47 PM, LilyJ said:

They will not give the insurance without the documents proving permanent residency. I’ve already tried. If we could buy him the insurance before the interview we would but no one will allow him to purchase without being a permanent resident first is what I’m saying 

Well @LilyJ i assume it would be ok if you settle on an insurance plan and write that one with the details and attach the emails of you contacting them and showing your interest in enrollment. You can select on the form if you will have insurance within 30 days after arrival so im pretty hopeful that will be accepted since we have no other option - its the only thing that makes sense now with this sloppy form. 

Im in the same boat as you and all this research is stressing me out.

Just now, RPC said:

We cover all the bases, we just explained very simply why he didn't file and when and gave evidence. No need to overcomplicate it. Just make sure you provide evidence!

yea im sure my resignation letter attached will suffice... Thanks again.

1 minute ago, RPC said:

We just wrote a very short letter stating why my husband didn't file and listing the years he didn't file, it was 3 lines, then signed and dated. We then provided proof (i.e. overseas student registration details) It was accepted by the NVC.

Thanks alot! I was thinking the letter had to be very detailed or smthg but you put my mind at ease.

Goodluck with evrythg!

Hey does anyone have a reference for a letter justifying not filing taxes? I've filed the previous years no problem and submitted those transcripts but for 2019 i was unemployed so i want to be prepared with a letter of justification if asked to submit it. If anyone has any info on this matter or links i could check that would be appreciated.

1 hour ago, Iscir said:

if you mean the passport pictures, then i scanned one passport size picture, and then on my computer edited the scan so it would be 2x2 inches, 1200x1200 pixels, and size less than 240 kB, following this instructions --> https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos/digital-image-requirements.html 

29 minutes ago, Duke & Marie said:

We uploaded 1 passport style jpeg.. it was accepted.. they can make 100 copies as they please.. if your uploading it as a PDF, then I’d do two next to each other

Thanks alot - Appreciate your answers 

7 hours ago, aabd1987 said:

Hello everyone!  When we submit the pictures, should we scan two pictures next to each other (the head shot with the white background), or only one, or should we do two, one on each page?  

Was just about to ask the same question, what is the format for the photos when uploading?

I know they want 2 photos.

Hello everyone, silly question here but can someone please tell me if the passport copy should be in portrait or landscape format? I was gonna upload however it should be read but i want to make sure because someone mentioned landscape could get an RFE so i want to be safe.

Thanks in advance!

4 hours ago, LilyJ said:

CR1 and IR1 are processed and treated the exact same since the only difference is how long you’ve been married by time of interview

Does the consulate officer change the visa type by that time or how does that happen?

1 minute ago, Jennie & Joe said:

Yes a relative in the US can help you pay, we had my husband’s mom help us make the payment cos my husband lives abroad with me but credit cards are not acceptable, the person has to put their bank account number and routing number.

Great...Thanks alot for the help!!

Is there any way to pay the AOS and IV fees from abroad? We don't have a bank account in the US and the instructions mention the fees must be paid through a US bank. Did anyone face such an issue before? Also where I live there is no cashiers check available. Could i pay these fees with the help of a relative maybe who lives in the US (ex. using their credit card).

Thanks for the help!