ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
United KingdomPacket 3 specific instructions

I am likely going to send off my DS forms and cover letter etc before I actually see the instructions, so my question is are there any specific instructions regarding send them off.

 

I know which forms and address etc what I mean is:-

 

Can you staple stuff together or do they request you not to, use paper clips or something or do they want them loose for copying. Like 2 pages of DS 230 or any additional sheets you may have for some of the forms.

 

Do they care if you send it special delivery so it has to be signed for or would they rather you did not.

 

Or any other specific instructions they may have.

 

Cheers


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-30 01:37:00
United Kingdompriority date

I have just seen the NOA2 and it also has a "valid to" date, what does that date mean, what must be done by that date. Is it for the interview, arrival in the US or what.


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-05 03:27:00
United Kingdompriority date

What is the priority date, what does it mean and how is it relevant. mine is 17 Dec 2012 which is the date we sent of the I129F, other than that how does it affect anything. I have not seen the NOA2 and have no idea if we have a hard copy, I think it is on there also.


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-04 05:24:00
United Kingdomhow long will it take to receive packet 3 in the mail?

From mine saying ready it was about a week, slightly less actually. This is very recent so should be accurate.


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-06 00:32:00
United KingdomHep needed. No payment option for K Visa

On the new website did you go in and set up an account on the immigrant visa route, thats what you need to do for a K1 visa even though strictly speaking it is a non immigrant visa. if you have an account  set up via the non immigrant route then you will need to use a different email address to the one you have already used.


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-03 03:52:00
United Kingdombirth certificate

You need a certified copy, you can get them easy by calling the registrars office where you were born or going on their web site. Costs a tenner. Or there is a central place you can order them from.

 

I only had a small one but you need one with names of both parents on it. This is if you are the benficiary in the UK.

 

if you have a certified copy from 2009 you should be ok


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-01 13:26:00
United KingdomQuestion re DS-156

Think I have read we put n/a, I have anyway.


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-11 04:22:00
United KingdomMoving all my stuff from the UK to USA

My stuff is going with Pickfords. I have around 300 cubic foot of stuff, door to door (east coast) around £1500 plus insurance.


and as it is international they pack everything for you


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-13 03:58:00
United KingdomDS-156 Press Continued Barcode Generated Made Mistake!!!

When I read mine on paper I realised I had made an error. I just went back on the website and did it all again and got a new one. It's that easy.


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-17 11:10:00
United KingdomCourier. Contacts. Changes. Confusion.

it is very odd as when you are in the new system the drop down menu for the depot lists them as Dx this that and the other.


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-31 02:50:00
United KingdomHow the heck did/do you plan a Wedding/Reception/Etc...

Thats the easy bit, what you may not know yet is the apparent randomness of when you will hear about anything. You have the variable wait for your NOA2, then the same for the petition getting to NVC and out again to London. Once you have had medical and got all the paperwork together there is the wait (where I am now) for the interview date and then how long to get you passport back.

 

Very difficult to plan a date and if you have family coming over and flights accom to organise it's nigh on impossible.

 

Good luck anyway.


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-19 00:38:00
United KingdomDS-156K form

Interview date of 23rd Sept at 08:30, no letter yet got my fiancee to call DoS, seems like Friday is the day they sit down and assign dates


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-23 15:34:00
United KingdomDS-156K form

 

Both me and R&J's files got touched today xx

 

have u checked urs?

I check it daily, several times! I would imagine yours would be the medical being received.

Not sure what else mine can update for now unless it happens when pkt 4 goes out.


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-21 01:36:00
United KingdomDS-156K form

 

Yay same as mine! Let me know as SOON as u hear anything about packet 4!

I am similar to you two, my medical was 7 Aug and they received all my DS forms etc same day. it seems they have everything now, status updated on 13 and 15 Aug so am waiting for interview letter and date also. I put 12 Sept for wedding I think although we are aiming for 22nd. Do not think we will make it though.

I will let you know.


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-20 08:00:00
United KingdomTransferring money from UK to USA - recommend transferwise.com

I have used HIFX to get a better rate and they do not charge a fee, depends on how much you are talking about, I got $1.55.2 a few days ago which was 0.9c below the interbank rate.


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-29 13:16:00
United Kingdomds-230 being replaced by ds-260 on sep 1'st

This has me curious about my fiance, his interview is the 18th of September is he going to need to fill out the DS-260 before he goes, he's already filled and mailed the DS-230 Part I ..so many changes and such a foggy clue on what to do ..

My interview is on 23rd Sept and my letter  (packet 4), was dated 23rd Aug. So therefore they have scheduled my appt on the basis of my DS 2001 and DS 230 pt 1 so I see no reason to now submit a DS 260. if you find different then please let me know.


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-02 09:33:00
United Kingdomds-230 being replaced by ds-260 on sep 1'st

hi there quick question the ds-230 is being replaced by the ds-260 tomorrow according to http://london.usembassy.gov/iv_15.html. Should I fill out ds-230 or wait till tomorrow for ds-260? and if i fill out ds-230 will it still be valid by the time it gets to the embassy?

 

Meny thanks

 

Aaron

What does your instruction letter say? if you do not have it yet then maybe wait for it and do what it says.


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-01 06:04:00
United KingdomGP refused my request for vaccinations

I had a heart murmur and it was nothing, I spoke to my GP pn the phone and he printed off the records and posted them to me, no charge, you should be able to do similar. The jabs I just got done at knightsbridge doctors, (weds 7 Aug.) tetanus diptheria polio was one, MMR the other, £68 and it it put on to a US DOS form for you as well. I still need a booster for MMR in 4 weeks or so.. if you are going to pay anyway i would get them done there.   Just make something up to see your GP and when you tell him the real reason why you are there, tell him the receptionist is being a pain. You might be able to see the practice nurse for jabs though.


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-09 02:09:00
United KingdomMedical Insurance...SO Confused!

Glad this was brought up, had no idea it was compulsory. Makes you want to stay in the UK this lunatic American system.


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-21 05:05:00
United KingdomQuick question, please help!

send them and book medical if you have not already. You also need police cert for medical, only when they have forms and received your medical results will they schedule interview.


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-06 09:19:00
United KingdomInterview date

sent forms on 6 Aug, medical 7th Aug, letter for interview received around 28 Aug (dated 23rd) for interview on 23rd Sept. I put a wedding date down but made no difference missed it anyway. I also gave them a new address and tey ignored that too.


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-07 06:04:00
United KingdomAm I waiting for something?

If your petition has been approved and this seems to take 4 to 6 months, it will go to NVC and then on to London. London will send you the so called packet 3 which is actually one piece of paper, there is no packet of forms as such just links to them. It sounds like you are at this stage but you have no timeline to go on. if you are at this stage they will have told you to send the forms in when you are ready. If you are ready then send them and have your medical, when they receive the forms and your medical results they will assign you and interview date. Have you checked your status on the CEAC website? Do you have your case number yet, it will be of the form  LNDxxxxxxxxxx.


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-06 09:50:00
United KingdomContact Us embassy London? (split)

Hi people,

 

I have a couple of queries that I would love some advice on if anyone could help? Firstly, how do I get through to actualy talk to someone at the Embassy?! I can't seem to get through the switch board :-/ and I really want to talk to someone about the status of my K1 application. Been calling this number: 020 7499-9000 and this one : 020-3608-6998 which both result in asking me to type in a number that I don't have, from a form that I don't have to complete (as far as im aware) Help?

 

I am waiting to hear back from them with an inerview date. I sent my all my DS forms back to them in July, I had my medical examination on August 12th and I sent my DS-2001 on August 13th along with a cover letter. I haven't heard anything from them at all. :-( Getting twitchy.

 

Any advice would be appreciated so much. Especially on how to talk to an embassy representative!

Thanks

I am exactly 1 week in front of you in terms of medical and DS forms, got my interview letter today, interview 23 rd Sept, by that token you should hear next week. My interview was scheduled on 23rd so your most likely will be scheduled by around now.


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-30 08:16:00
United KingdomContact Us embassy London? (split)

 

Hey Gem and Jay,

 

First of all interested to know what your last update was on the CEAC website? Have you gone to https://ceac.state.g...ker/Status.aspx "Immigrant Visa" and entered your LND number? What date is your last update showing ? This website updates every time your file is "touched" by London.

 

I sent my DS-2001 on the 8th of august and STILL havent had my hard copy of my packet 4 yet (packet notifying me of my interview date), though I know they issued me an interview date on the 23rd of August because I called the Department of State. So it took them about 2 weeks after I sent my DS-2001 to issue me an interview date, yet they still havent notified me i even have one yet.  

 

So I would say dont panic. They are pretty busy at the moment. You can check that CEAC website and let us know what your last update date was (when they last touched ur file) try calling DoS on 1(202) 663- 1225. Press 1 for the first menu, 0 for the second. Have your LND number handy. And ask them whether you have been assigned an interview date yet

 

good luck

My timeline is exactly the same, Forms etc received by embassy on 8th, medical was on 7th. I have not had a letter either of interview date but fiancee (USC) called DoS and was told 08:30 on 23rd, see you there then.


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-29 13:22:00
United KingdomInterview letter... Does this mean I passed the medical panel?

I do not claim to know but surely as they have scheduled an interview it must be ok. Even though this whole process is way over the top, I cannot see them getting you in just to say, no, you have failed the medical.


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-27 03:31:00
United KingdomDeed Poll K1 Interview - I only have a 'certified copy'.

Certified copies are what you get when you do not have an original. If you do not have an original by definition you can not get another, that is what original means.


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-17 14:09:00
United KingdomDeed Poll K1 Interview - I only have a 'certified copy'.

if you apply for another it will most likely be a certified copy anyway. I did so with my birth cert.


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-20 07:47:00
United KingdomNew development in MRV fee payment for K-1.

sorry for the obvious question, but what does DOS stand for?

It's the same as the Foreign Office here


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-18 02:30:00
United KingdomHow crucial is the ACRO check for the Medical?

They do ask for it and will take a copy for themselves. So you will need it when you go. You can take a copy not the original and let them keep it (the copy). The doctor also asked if I had any offences etc even though the cert said "No Trace".

if you dont have it re book but there might be a 2 week wait.


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-01 03:53:00
United Kingdom$ vs £

The pound is now worth almost $1.61 so if you have cash to change it really is worth keeping an eye on the rate. if you have £100,000 to change every cent on the rate  is an extra $1000!!


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-19 05:29:00
United Kingdominterview this morning

Had my interview this morning, no problems, my review is in the review section for anyone interested.


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-23 11:14:00
United KingdomWhat constitutes a CEAC status update change or general status change

Do not take too much notice of that stuff, it seems somewhat random, mine changed when they got my forms and medical, then nothing even when my interview was scheduled, letter dated  23 Aug. Then for some reason it updated on 13 Sept which is 10 days before interview. No idea why though.


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-19 02:43:00
United Kingdomhow long should i expect to wait for interview date?

Yea I've heard of people not getting updated for certain things but I got two random updates which dos can't even see for some reason.the same thing happened to someone else on here and it turns out it was the logging of their medical

I would guess your update on 30th is a good sign, they seem to send stuff out on Fridays, mine was 23rd yours 30th., your medical was one day after mine so maybe you just missed that fridays. Hope you get your letter this week.


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-05 03:04:00
United Kingdomhow long should i expect to wait for interview date?

Hmm my last update was 30th August.if the  theory  that dos don't know what they are talking about

Is   right that would be the day they assigned it

 

 

 

does seem to be around 5-7 days from when it is assigned to getting the letter. I would not rely on the CEAC site update meaning anything, I have my appt letter dated 23 Aug but my case on CEAC has not updated since 15 Aug and I think that was receipt of docs and medical.


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-05 02:37:00
United Kingdomhow long should i expect to wait for interview date?

Congrats to you!! What date did you put on your cover letter regarding your wedding?

I put 12th although we were hoping for 22nd. Thought giving them a month would be enough but obviously not.


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-30 09:23:00
United Kingdomhow long should i expect to wait for interview date?

Just got my interview appt letter. Had medical on 7 aug, docs (DS forms etc)  all received the same day. On 13th and 15th CEAC updated so I reckon thats medical and docs received and logged. Letter was dated 23 Aug and interview is for 23 Sept.

CEAC site has not updated to reflect letter being sent so don't count on that happening. In my letter I sent with DS forms I asked them to send appt letter to a different address which they completely ignored so be careful there. I had a redirection anyway so no issues there. I also mentioned a wedding date and they have been unable to accomodate that either so again, dont count on the begging letter working.

Hope this gives folks and idea of timescales anyway.


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-30 08:11:00
United Kingdomhow long should i expect to wait for interview date?

Got my fiancee to call DoS this evening, got interview date of 23rd Sept at 08:30, not received letter yet but should be in the post.


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-23 15:30:00
United Kingdomhow long should i expect to wait for interview date?

Congratulations to all.smile.png .....I'm feeling all left behind with my forms still

 Not logged 

 

:-(

Me too, my status was updated 13th and 16th but no news so far, very strange system they work.


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-22 04:45:00
United Kingdomhow long should i expect to wait for interview date?

Just out of curiosity how long did it take everyone to get a ceac update of the logging of your forms once u sent them? The embassy should of received mine 9th August and still they are not logged .my medical results are but no forms yet.just wondering if this is normal :-/

I had my mdecial on 7 Aug and sent my DS forms etc off on 6th, they were received on 7th. CEAC updated on 13th and then 15th which I assume to be medical results and forms logged in. My Fiancee (USC) called DoS and they confirmed everything was there so now waiting for interview letter.

Did you send forms by special delivery so you can check they were received?


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-20 01:54:00
United Kingdomhow long should i expect to wait for interview date?

My medical was last wednesday and I sent off my DS forms + readiness the day before and I've been given an interview date. Didn't expect to get one so shortly after the medical.

My medical was last Weds too and I also sent my forms off the day before. CEAC updated on monday and Weds, Fiancee called DOS and they said they have everything now, wait for letter.

How were you notified, e mail, letter, phone? When is you interview?


nobbieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-16 04:53:00