Luckywife2007

well we just called dos today and got one answer i think we may be stuck in name checks we were told that the fbi report hasnt been finalized and they are still working on that omg does this mean ap is going to take a lot longer for us????????

Wow...

What and how do you go about asking questions about Ap when you call the DOS????? When I call all I get is the NORMAL Your case is still under going Administrative Processing!

Thanks and God Speed!

Thank you! Yes I am getting him to bring the teapot he likes! And we have a great international market here with the kinds of tea he likes! The food I know a few dishes but have to learn more!!!

Congrats Michelle and Bahadir! Finally it is almost over and you will be together soooooonnnnnn! I am sure you are ecstatic to say the least!!!! I wish many many years of happiness to the two of you! We are still waiting for AP to be done .........I miss him so bad and cannot wait for us to be together here in the USA in our house!

Kelly and Fatih

We also had another AMERITURK couple approved on the same day we were! Tamila and Janik. Bahadir and Seyran(Janik) met and kept each other busy till the interview! We were very happy that they were approved too!!!

OK I don't know how to add a pic to this thread but you can see our pics from my profile and then "photos" I put some on of me making Ekmek in my Adana Salvars and scarf! lol

You two Love birds look so CUTE!!! You guys are the cutest couple (next to us of course) and so much in Love.... The pics are amazing! We are so happy for the two of you!!! I miss my Hubby so much and Darling if you are reading this... I LOVE YOU and MISS YOU! (L)(L)

And of course.... Hello to all of the AMERITURKS and hope all is well with everyone!

Fatih and Kelly

What does your marriage have to do with his birth certificate?

In Turkey, if you are married, it is reflected on one's Birth Certificate... since we were NOT married there, (as I mentioned before) we were married HERE in the US and when we had our interview, they require that our marriage be on his birth certificate. I was simply asking if anyone has any info on how to get this done here in the US.

a little too late for that

What do you mean "its a little too late for that?

Hello,

My Husband and I were married in Las Vegas and returned to Turkey and had our interview in March of this year. They gave us AP and said that we need to have our marriage registered in Turkey so it will show on my Husband's Birth Certificate. I have tried to contact the Turkish Embassy both is Los Angeles and New York and have had NO luck. Has anyone else had this experience or know first hand how I would go about getting our US marriage registered and how long it takes before it would show on Hubby's Birth Certificate? HELP :help::help:

Thank you!

Lucky Wife

Hi everyone! Sorry I was away, Bulut had his interview and WE WERE APPROVED!! I was just too nervous to come on here a fw days b4 everything because then I would start to worry about what we sent and what we didn't send and AP and a whole slew of other things we had no control over. So now you can tell I'm the woman that worried about everything. I could take an HIV test and come back negative, turn around and take another one 5 minutes later and still worry about the results. I put an embassy report up if anyone wants to know what happened (not much, as it was only 5 minutes).

Tolsab, I'm so hungry now! That is the perfect kahvalti and makes me home sick even more. I really miss peynir, tereyagi and ekmek and I'm all good.

OMG.... Congrats You two! I am so happy for you guys... finally! And now your almost done..... what a good feeling that must be! We are still waiting to get through AP..... what a nightmare, this is horrible but what to do but wait.... I miss my Hunny Bunny so much!

We will be done with this process soon and then it will be my turn to post a positive word!:lol:

Kelly & Fatih

Ohhhh I almost forgot!

One of us Ameriturks are having a birthday on Wednesday the 29th of JUNE. You have to guess who and I will give you just one clue..........she established Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe* .....

Wish her a Happy Birthday!

Love ya GIRL...........:rofl::rofl:

and HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Hello Ameriturks!

I haven't been on here in quite awhile and I miss it actually. We are still waiting in AP and the time seems to be dragging on!

Sounds like several of the Turks are in America and doing well! I am looking forward to all of us getting together for a real "shindig". Good Luck to everyone who have upcoming interviews and CONGRATS to everyone who is past that lovely stage.

P.S.

EVERYONE HAVE A GREAT 4TH of JULY!!!!!:D:D:D:D

Fatih and Kelly

We got our interview date for July 12th, but I am reading contradictory info for it. Some say that I go with my husband, some say I dont go with him. Has anyone in Turkey joined their spouse for the interview? Apparently this is something new since last summer, but have no idea...

If you are doing DCF, it is mandatory that you as the US Spouse attend that interview with him. Didn't they state this in the email that they sent you notifying you of your interview. You DO NOT need permission in this instance. :no::no:

Hey guys,

I m at home now i got my visa hahaha i saw it with my own eyes so i believed i got my visa..

Iam praying to all of you to get ur visas and being together soon with ur loved one..

there is a thing the embassy sent all papers to us back that we sent uscis and also nvc (plus my visa)the thing is there is a warning saying that do not open the yellow envelope damn!! its already has been cut off the left side of the corner and its already open the yellow packages have our papers that went to uscis and nvc then there is another yellow envelope inside this big huge yellow envelepo i m so lost then i called to the ups office what happened the yellow envelope is already opened they told me we never allowed to open any packages that we got from the embassy its the way its when we get it from the embassy so i think it might having a damage when they were about to delivered it or dropped the package thats made me worry i think i m going to call to the embassy and let them know or what to do ?

I believe that you are just fine so DO NOT STRESS yourself! The Yellow envelope inside the other Yellow envelope is what you need to be concerned with and that is not to be opened as that is what the Officer at the POE will open when you enter the States. If it will make you feel better than yes call the consulate on Monday!

Hello guys,

I was checking the UPS track number that they gave me anyways i put my track number on the web site so it was saying ur package taken from the consulate by UPS driver then it was on the road then i also got a text msg after few mins that i will have my package tomorrow.

OMG i hope my visa in it..I hope this is over to wait for my wife to be together

Yes,

This means EXACTLY that.... your visa will arrive very very soon and you and your Wife's wait are FINALLY over! I hope that we will have some news soon!

YES YES YES!!! YOU ARE US BOUND!!!

<< that's where you're on your way to KD!!!!

Big Grins and Smiles here in San Francisco for you and your wife!!

Congratulations KD and Family!

From our hearts to yours,

Mari and Kadir

PS: Now, just because you got approved, that does not mean you get to ditch us here on the AmeriTurk Thread! It means keep us updated so we know how to proceed. I think our prayers were answered! Yeah!!!! That's 2 AmeriTurks this week and the interviews were less than 10 mins and EASY- PEASY! Good!

OH yeah and KD,

I forgot to ask you which hotel you recommend near the Embassy? Somebody else asking whose interview is approaching quickly!! HELP!!!

Mari

Mari,

We stayed at Hotel Houston and it was BEAUTIFUL and very comfy and Close to the Embassy even though we caught a Cab as the weather was bad... snowing like H E double hockey sticks.... and the breakfast was out of this world!

Kelly

Hi dears,

I am really so tired read all this horror stories that he/she became idiot or change, became completely another person.I want just kick that people who does like that, why need broke another person dreams and life??

Just now read that story that Turkish husband did like that and the were 2 years married.Damn man if he did not love her and just needed green card why needed do this way and hurt women,he just could agreed with her that he will get green card and they will separate, many people do like that,and nobody hurt each other and even stay as a friends.

Dear people let work our brains and think what we are doing.Many people do not value what they have,that they are healthy and can think,can work, why need be so bad.This world became rolling down deeper each day because so many bad people, but very few good ones, let do opposite and make world going up!!!!!!

Sorry for this article, but i am bowling inside because of all this what happen with people when they try cheat you.

Where is this horror story at here on VJ? That is terrible and I hate to see that happen and does so many times unfortunately.

Hello guys,

I have done with my interview it just took few mins to finish it.Co did not asked me many questions.He checked few pics of us and emails.

It was just,

when u met ur wife?

is your wife still working?

Thats it...

Then he gave me a white paper the paper was a number on it there was a number of it but it was seems like a recipt with a white paper but i dont know it was an AP then he said that go to ups desk you will get ur passport in a week then he told me something but i did not understand so i told him can i ask a question? he said sure i asked him that if i am approved ? then he said something have a nice trip or have a nice visit OMG i was so excited i did not even understand lol..

I hope i m approved so confused right now...

what was the white paper i did not even get the number what was writing on the paper and ups worker also did not give it to me back

what do you thinking guys am i approved ?

You are definitely approved and so no more worries.... and you are lucky and I am Happy for you and your wife! Congrats! :dance:

Alrighty then! Good luck to you KD!!!

I bet you Selvi [& Mark] have their interview this week along side of yours. I forget when hers is now. Anyway, hopefully she'll check in here and tell us.

Time for sleep zzzzzzzzzzzzz

Mari

Edit: I just looked at an email from Selvi (M and S Forever is her VJ name) and her interview is MONDAY! So Good luck Kizzzie Selvi and let us know how it goes!

Mari,

It looks like she was approved as per the post ..... Congrats go out to the two of them! :dance:

hi kelly yenge i am still in AP to i call embassy everyweek i will call them today also ...you say about congressman and senator .... i dont know about them ... i tell my wife to call (DOS) department of state... u can call embassy between 16:00 to 17:00 only one hour embassy number is 03124555555 call that number and press 7005 u get get a person early like this.and when the time is 16:00 try to call them goodluck

its realy hard i know that

melek ve baris

Melbar,

Thank you for your reply and good luck!

I have a question regarding contacting my Senator/Congressman. As the US Citizen, am I one that provides the information or is it info on my Hubby, the Beneficiary. I have found the forms and want to be ready once I proceed with contacting them. Also, is there a certain time frame that we must wait before I contact them? We had our interview in March of this year and was placed in AP.

Thank you in advance for any and all replies.

I have a question regarding contacting my Senator/Congressman. As the US Citizen, am I one that provides the information or is it info on my Hubby, the Beneficiary. I have found the forms and want to be ready once I proceed with contacting them. Also, is there a certain time frame that we must wait before I contact them? We had our interview in March of this year and was placed in AP.

Thank you in advance for any and all replies.

Which would be easier? Getting married in Turkey or the U.S.?

In My opinion, it is easier to get married in the USA, BUT if your boyfriend is not able to obtain a tourist visa then you would have to get married in Turkey which would be just fine... would take a little longer BUT that's what you may have to do if you don't decide to go the K-1 route~ If you were able to go to Turkey and live for a short time and get your permanent resident permit after 6 months of residing there you could do the DCF which normally takes 3 months or you can marry there in Turkey go back to the states and do the CR1/IR1 process from there.

Either way you will be fine and good luck!!!

KD, Melbar, Kelly or Nihal,

What official documents did you have to get translated? The police and military reports, marriage and birth certificates? Any others?

see post #408

Per the DCF instructions, if documents were in English OR Turkish no translation needed. HOWEVER, I believe that if you are filing from the states if anything NOT in ENGLISH has to be translated by an official translator.

Hope this helps!

Kelly

Can anyone please tell me which one is better to contact..... My U.S. Senator OR Congressman? Any advice would be greatly appreciated !!!

FINALLY...APPROVED!!! Exactly 7 months today

ceyhunihal,

Congrats Girl.... FINALLY! You are almost there!

Oh Kelly... I'm sorry hun. That doesn't seem like they were fair to you at all. The last 15 mins and rushed because fatso had to eat? C'mon! If the marriage had to be registered in Turkey (for DCF), why doesn't the Embassy place that in their instructions in the first place! If that had been the case, and you two are meticulous about paperwork btw, then that CO wouldn't have a thing to say. Absolutely it is frustrating I am sure.

Hugs sister, it's going to be OK.

Love you two!

Mari

Mari,

Hope all is well with you and your sweetheart! Thank you for your kind reply.... I guess I don't know what else to say, am in shock and I had 1 nerve, yes 1 and they stepped on it that day at the Embassy..... I am frazzled, I really thought that all was ok and we would be ready to go, well I guess I learned my lesson!

Me~

ceyhunnihal,

Thank you for your kind thoughts! I am just drained and tired.... we worked so hard for this and lived for that day! All my plans and happy thoughts are GONE!!! I am tired of waiting and waiting and what you said about health is so right!

I see why now People have nervous breakdowns.

Take care.

Me~

hi kelly and everbody i am realy sorry for u..its all the same kelly it is ok ..dont feel bad they might be hungry...all they think its just eat eat .they like ankara foods. but i am sure they dont know where to eat...adana is the best also bodrum is good...kelly it is normal process dont worry..i am sure it is going to be ok... i am sorry i could not write last night..weather is realy bad in adana ...i got sick..and there no electricity since last day thats why i slept early.now i am awake its 6 oclock...kelly i am realy sorry for u.i feel like i am crying...because it all the same why they do that? and also did they give your husband passport or they just keep it

dont worry ok

Melek&Baris

melbar,

Thank you for your kind words.... and yes I am sad and cry as well.... They gave his passport back and I am not sure why they do this. I am sorry that this is a short message and hope that you get well soon!