jenmoh

I know they are palestinian style parties there just like ew have our American style parties here. What I meant by Islamic style was where in prophet times, they had party and gave away some food to the poor. It was to be greatful or praising Allah. But you are right that they dont do it much nowadays for parties (except for eid as you said).

oh....big refugee camp:( Hm....well I would say I could "adopt" a family, but if word gets out that one family has sheep and the rest none? I dont want to be there to see the results!! I got to witness one of thsoe guys fighting over a seat on the bus of all things on our way out of Palestine. I video taped it because it was amusing. (I had to hide my camera though because the Israeli security had to come on and break up the fight). I did not know he was from a reugee camp though or what they were fighting about. My husband began talking to him and found out he was from a refugee camp in Lebanon and he was visitng his wife in Jordan and he had to go through Palestine for some reason to get out as he could not get on a plane and fly to JOrdan from Lebanon. But when my husband said he was from a refugee camp, then i felt bad about my "amusement" My husband said the guy was stupid for fighting over a seat but I said dont you know, those people probably fight for a lot more than bus seats in their daily life so they don't know any other way. It is sad when you think about it

You are certainly encouraged to be charitable at any time of the year, and if you want to make a donation to the poor while you are in Palestine, there are many people there in great need. You might even consider making a cash contribution to one of the organizations.

But I want to clarify one thing -- people from refugee camps are individuals, just like anyone else. Not everyone from the camps are hooligans who "don't know any other way" than to fight over a bus seat. Sweeping generalizations are sad, too, as well as offensive.

"..Where ignorance is bliss tiss folly to be wise"..........

If this person is going to fly into Amman why not stop and buy spices in Jordan? They are a lot cheaper then buying and bringing from the USA.

So happy for you, congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I too.....like Lulu...got a K3 interview at Amman this weekend...got an email from the Amman embassy to inform me of an interview on Nov 3 at 7:30am.

This is way far away (sort of) and I thought it would be sooner.....but the good part is I am feeling some relief because there is some closure in getting an actual date....

Still waiting on the I-130 CR1 interview...which was complete at NVC on June 26 and has been waiting for an interview to be scheduled since then.

The NVC got my approved K3 from USCIS on August 1....they transferred it over to the Amman embassy on August 5. By August 11 my interview was scheduled by the Amman embassy and a package was mailed to my home in the US (I have not received it yet). That was so fast...because all NVC had to do was turn it over to the embassy.

Now, even with a completed case on June 26, it is August 18 today and there is still no interview for the CR1 scheduled....we didn't make the list for August interviews...now I am waiting for them to complete their "once a month during the 2nd week of the month" scheduling of interviews. They are understaffed or there is some sort of bottleneck in the process somewhere when it comes to embassies that are on a different time schedule?? I don't know what it is. I thought maybe its because the Amman embassy is possibly smaller...they have limited capacity but if thats the case, why did they schedule me immediately for Nov 3? The NVC tells me that the Amman Embassy supplies them with a set amount of interview appointments each month....they work with what they give them. I guess they reserve the rest of the time back in Amman for interviews scheduled via their infopass system for all other types of visas for walk in people in Amman. They need to give more interview slots up for CR1 visas if this is the case.

I just called NVC and they told me they haven't finished scheduling for the month of September yet....they did the same thing last month. They told me to call back on Friday for a possible update to our case. If the CR1 doesn't get scheduled before Nov 3rd then the K3 interview appointment will be changed to CR1.

Its a "ways" away but at least we got a date to work with now. Our plans to get married here on the same day as we did in Jordan last year, October 29 are not going to be able to go forward....who would have known...it was going to take more than a year for him to be allowed to come and be with his wife.

Anyway...looking on the bright side...that year is almost through and now I can get excited!!! I am so happy my Sweetheart will be here to keep me warm this winter...and then for the rest of my life!!

Congrats on the interview

My husband has his visa 3 working days after visa interview.

Allah Akbar!!

3. Read the whole Qur'an at least once as the Prophet peace be upon him did.

Ummm, wasn't the Prophet illiterate his entire life?

From what I understand, alot of times what's translated as "read" is really refering to reciting.

My understanding is also that the quran wasn't even written down into a consice book until after the Prophet (PBUH) died. They had a society of oral tradition, memorization, and recitition - with practice and training you would be suprised at the amount of information you can quickly and accurately memorize.

The Quran was written done on piece of bone, animal leather and Mushaf(like papers) before it was actually compiled into one book. Uthman(RA) was credited for the preservation of the Quran.

Meant to say written down, My husband was talking while I was typing..

3. Read the whole Qur'an at least once as the Prophet peace be upon him did.

Ummm, wasn't the Prophet illiterate his entire life?

From what I understand, alot of times what's translated as "read" is really refering to reciting.

My understanding is also that the quran wasn't even written down into a consice book until after the Prophet (PBUH) died. They had a society of oral tradition, memorization, and recitition - with practice and training you would be suprised at the amount of information you can quickly and accurately memorize.

The Quran was written done on piece of bone, animal leather and Mushaf(like papers) before it was actually compiled into one book. Uthman(RA) was credited for the preservation of the Quran.

3. Read the whole Qur'an at least once as the Prophet peace be upon him did.

Ummm, wasn't the Prophet illiterate his entire life?

Prophet Mohammad(saw) was not educated, this is one of the reasons why Allah(SWT) choose him. It is one of the Miracles of Allah(swt). Allah(swt) sent the Angel Jibril to Prophet Mohammad(SWT) who taught Prophet Mohammed(saw) how to read and Quran. Also, we know that all the books of Allah(swt) were revealed during Ramadan.

My husband hardly comes online and if he does it is for a few minutes. He does not like talking on the phone. However, I am sure when we go to the USA he will have to be on the phone for a bit since his mom has to know every little detail. I have found being in Jordan that Arabs are more of a social group then Americans. You(general) have to remember they(MENA) come from cultures where family and friends are coming everyday and a lot of time is spent socializing.

Just curious about USCs affinity for SOs country/culture. I expect lots of answers will have to do with the ability to earn a living there, or leaving family and friends here. Our SOs show great courage and love for us in leaving everything they know to join us. What if the situation were reversed?

I have lived out of the USA about 2 years. I have learned to adapt and in the long run it has helped me appreciate life. I would have been willing to stay here the rest of my life if my husband had been refused the visa.

Thanks for the congrats everyone. We will probably plan on going to the USA after a month. We live in North Jordan, Irbid. I was speaking mainly about some women who work in the Embassy. They were there the first time I went to the Embassy. I have yet to see them again. I am use to people being sarcastic as I am from New York but, this one woman in particular was just blatantly obnoxious. As far as the rest of the Jordanians they have been very polite and just so nice. Anyway we are just so happy to be finished with going back and forth from Irbid to Amman....

Hi Jen

Congratulations! I am so happy for you....now you get to come back home!!!! Yippeeeee! When are you planning on arriving back in the US?

I have a question...how much is the visa delivery fee? I am assuming they accept cash for that.

I am glad to hear that the Amman embassy staff are being nice....Esmat has heard horror stories and there are many bad rumors going around about them. They need to shake that reputation. It sounds like they may be making an effort with your positive experience.

Thanks for sharing...and I will be so happy to welcome you home soon!

Deb

thanks for all the congrats, so happy I almost cried..

Hey Deb,

It cost us 5jds at the Aramex counter to have them send the passport and brown envelope. I will let you know if they charge anymore when they bring it...as for the Embassy I have experienced very nasty women who were Jordanians there. I actually had written and complained to everyone in the EMbassy from the then Ambassador to the state department. They have gotten a lot better since that experience. Hope you see your hubby soon.. Good Luck..

Hello Fellow VJ'ers

I am curious as to what some of the latest interviews that have been scheduled at the embassy in Amman, Jordan are. Our case was complete at the NVC on June 26th and we still don't have an interview date. I know they only schedule interviews during the 2nd week of the month for the following month...did any of you get in for August????

Since we did not get in for August...I can only hope for a September interview date but of course won't know a thing about that til the 2nd week of August when they do September interviews.

Are any of you waiting for an interview date with case at NVC complete like us? Pls respond and let me know your status if you are in the "waiting for interview" stage.

We have been apart now since March 4. I think through everything, this waiting for the NVC to schedule the interview was the hardest part so far. You cheer when USCIS gives approval and get all happy...then go through what you go through at the NVC with all the forms and cheer and get all happy when they tell you your case is now complete...then its hurry up and wait again for a month or two while they get around to scheduling your interview...which I think could be backlogged due to a limited number of interview slots given by the embassy.....for whatever reason its driving us insane because there are no forms to fill out, nothing to do but WAIT.

Please let know where you stand in the process.

Best of luck to you....

Thanks...and have a wonderful day!!!

Deb

Hey Deb,

My husband had his interview today and we were approved. Of course you know I am living in Jordan and we have filed DCF. This all took from February till now August. The hardest thing is getting the interview in Amman for the initial filing. Since you have gotten your approval I would bet your interview will be in approx 3 months. Your husband will be sent a packet to complete. He will need the family book(translated), Marriage certificate(translated), police record from GID, 2 passport photos within 30 days of the interview date, medical report, copy of his passport and the I-864. I will say one thing the Americans at the Embassy are great, I have had issues with the Jordanian women giving me a hard time. Thank God we are approved and soon I will set foot back in the USA.

My husband's visa was approved today at his interview.. He said the interview was so easy and everyone at the Embassy was so great. We had all our papers in order according to the check list the Embassy sent. It took him about 15 minutes from submitting the packet to paying the delivery fee. Three other filers before him were denied. The guy even said it is very important to just have everything neat and in order. Thanks God we are done.. Now on to the point of entry.

Thanks for the responses. The Embassy emailed us back and said it does not need to be notarized just signed. The website for the embassy has a lot of confusing information.

Anyone know if the I-864 needs to be notarized when doing DCF especially in Jordan?

The Embassy website for Jordan mentions that the I-864 can only be notarized on certain days. Any insight would be great.

Hey all!

This has been asked before but thought I re-ask with all the new people on here ... if you had to would you live with your SO in their home country? If the petition was denied or if life in the States was unbearable for either of you or any other reason?

I realise for some, due to responsiblities this is not an option ... but if you could would you?

I myself, went throu the visa process, got the visa but due to various issues did not use it. We live here now ... some days it is great, some bearable while others I am just !

I am living the last year and a half in Jordan. Our final interview is this Wednesday, if we are denied I will stay here with my Husband. I can not wait to go to back to the USA.

I hope other VJers who filed/ will file their I-130 in June 08 will join me in this thread.

I realise DCF timelines vary widely depending on country, and the processes can be quite different too, so the amount of support/ tips we can give each other may be less than those of K1/ K3 filers, but I think it would still be nice to have a thread for those of us who filed DCF in June, to compare timelines and just chat and give emotional- and practical- support through this difficult time.

We also are June filers. Our interview is August 13th. In Jordan it is required for the USC to live for one year before qualifyng for DCF.

There is nothing that makes an application region specific. Requested documents are the same throughout the world. Aside from that, don't lie or don't omit...that is all I can say. Is she a widow - list her as a widow, if not then list her as single. Don't ever lie on a CIS application - it is grounds for denial. The I-130 doesn't express that she needs her husband's death certificate, so you should be ok...but widowed is different than single. Remember, when she goes to embassy to get her visa, she will need to explain why she wants to immigrate to the US - she will state that she is a widow who wants to go live with her daughter.

Actually, we have the death certificate. It's the Marriage certificate that we don't have, and getting a copy would be a lengthy process.

In reality, she doesn't want to immigrate to america, nor do we want her to. Just want her to visit. But petitioning her seems the only way since they keep turning her down for a tourist visa (5 times).

It is my understanding that when your mother goes for her interview she will be asked for her marriage certificates and or divorce records. If her husband passed she would have to have the death certificate.

I was just approved yesterday, but am trying to move things along speedily.

Do they ask for the NVC case # during the medical appointment? (only someone who recently had their medical appointment will know the answer)

If not, then there's nothing to stop my wife from arranging her medical while we're still waiting for the NVC case # to arrive at the embassy????

My Husband just had his medical about two weeks back. He needed his case number to prove he was going for a visa. We asked the consulate if it was possible to go for the medical before we get the number her response was; "The Doctor needs to write the case number on the forms, after the medical the information will be sealed and given to your husband, without the case number it will be denied and you will have to pay for another medical and make another appointment."

I am a US citizen and petitioner. I applied for my father to come to us from Iran.

I have already sent the affidavit of support to NVC and trying to get ready for DS-230 and required doquments.

Could someone tell me is it Ok if I send the copy and certified translated birth certificate and marriage certificate and other items or not?

I really am afraid to send the originals, what if it get lost?

My dad will have his interview in Abu Dhabi, has any body from Iran been through this?

Thanks

I see others are saying a translation is not needed for the Ds-230. We are in Jordan and our packet with the DS-230 states we need to have the originals translated to English if they are in Arabic. Please note that each Embassy can request more information then listed on the USCIS website. For example we needed our marriage contract when first filing the I-130 and not the marriage certificate. The best way for him to find out is contact the Embassy your dealing with.