ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
United Kingdomthe interview date
I had my interview on March 10th and would advise you to get there as early as possible - before 7.30am if you can. Goulds pharmacy usually opens around 7.20am I think. My appointment was scheduled for 9.30am but that doesn't mean anything. I got there at 7.30am and was out by 9.45am. I was the fifth immigrant visa to be processed that day.

I was definitely over cautious with what I brought:

Appointment letter & MRV receipt (Have these handy for when you join the queue at the embassy)
Birth cert + copy
Police check + copy
3 US size passport photos
I-134 + (from USC) payslips, tax returns, W2s, letter from employer, letter from bank, letter intending to marry within 90 days of entering the US.

I also had loads of relationship evidence (emails, texts, skype history, photos, tickets, boarding passes), my engagement ring receipt, wedding dress receipt, bank statement, relationship timeline and my CV but they didn't ask for any of that.

You'll be fine. They just asked me how we met, how we kept in touch and if we'd met each other's families. Good luck!
thescreecherFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-03-17 06:03:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCan I send packet 3 forms to embassy before receiving packet 3?
We received our NOA2 and the NVC have forwarded it to the embassy in London on 22nd Dec. DOS told me they haven't received it in London yet but to call back next week to check.

Can I fill in the online forms and send them to the embassy or do I have to wait for the embassy to send me something first? They should be receiving my case any day now and I would be sending forms from the US which will take a few more days. Does the packet 3 contain a different case number too? I have a reference number from NVC and an A number.

Thanks for your help.
thescreecherFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-12-30 09:26:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionOnly went and got ourself a bloody K-1, didn't we!
Congratulations! Got my interview on Thursday and can't wait for it to all be over :)
thescreecherFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-03-04 18:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsC'mon VSC July filers.....
I agree!! Not long till your visitor arrives now :)
thescreecherFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-09-13 05:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2010 VSC filers
Congratulations! Can't wait to have the same feeling you're experiencing right now!
thescreecherFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-10-20 15:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2010 VSC filers
We got a touch too :)
thescreecherFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-10-04 05:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to get USCIS to touch my application....?

No there is no other way .... that you can have USCIS to touch your case..........unless you request an address change or some correction or send in more documents or corrected documents.........


My fiance changed his address last week (August 10th) and we don't have any 'touches' - it just shows 'Initial Review'. I'm obsessed and check it several times throughout the day. Not that I'm raring to go or anything!
thescreecherFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-08-17 09:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHoneymoon and transferring money questions
My brother's wedding is in the UK in March so I guess it all depends how quick my processing goes through as to whether I'll be in the US in time to get married and get the AP to come back.


Does Western Union have good exchange rates? I thought their fees could be quite high. Trying to get the most $ for my £! I already have an American bank account in my name if that helps?
thescreecherFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-08-09 08:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHoneymoon and transferring money questions
Hello!

I've just started my K-1 visa journey (waiting for the NOA2 :whistle: ) and I have a couple of questions. I've been reading this site on a daily basis and I know how knowlegeable and helpful you guys are so I was hoping someone could help...?

1. Would it be ok to travel to somewhere like Hawaii or the US Virgin Islands straight after our wedding for our honeymoon without an advance parole? Would I have to notify anyone? Also,how long do advance paroles take to go through as I will need to arrange one for returning to the UK for my brother's wedding (that is, hopefully, if I'm in the US by March!).

2. What is the best way to transfer my savings from the UK to the US when I get my K-1 visa? Its about $12 000.

Thanks in advance everyone. :D
thescreecherFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-08-09 07:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWe got an Interview date!!!
Congratulations! (I'm jealous!) x
thescreecherFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-08-18 04:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp Needed!! Urgent!
Hi Lucy. Sorry to hear things are difficult at the moment. This process is so stressful :(

I'm also worried about POE and was planning on taking:

Return ticket
NOA1
Letter from employer
Bank statement to show sufficient funds to support myself
Some photos & emails (proof of ongoing relationship)
Police check from UK (I thought I'd have my NOA2 by now)
Car registration certificate (to prove I own a car & will return home to sell it)
Letter from my mum (don't know if that'll mean anyting!)
Letter from wedding dress shop saying my dress will be ready to collect on my return
Invitation to my brother's wedding in March

I know some of these aren't very official but I'd rather have as much proof as possible that I'm coming back, which I am!

When are you flying over? I'm off on Nowvember 15th and staying for 87 days (hopefully).
thescreecherFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-10-07 04:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDealing with the waiting game
I'm going through exactly the same thing and it sucks. I work on a computer all day and I'm forever checking my status. On the outside I'm calm but my hair is falling out like never before so I must be stressed on the inside. Don't know if it would help you but I've joined a gym to try and keep myself busier in the evenings (instead of wallowing in self-pity at home) and also so I look my best in my wedding dress!

My work contract ends on October 31st so I've been thinking of flying over in November so I can spend Christmas and my birthday (February) with Tony, but it would be soooooo typical that everything would start moving along just as I've spent all that money on a flight and would have to pay more money to rearrange it or fly back! It's really hard to know what to do.

I've only been waiting for just over a month and I'm already going crazy so it must be really hard for those waiting so much longer. Positive thoughts to everyone x
thescreecherFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-08-27 10:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 - Vermont tracking
They told me July 10th when I called on December 21st (5 months to the day after my NOA1). I got back from vacation and the NOA2 was in my mailbox and it was dated December 17th, 4 days before my call! We didn't get a text or email and our USCIS profile still hasn't been updated to show we've been approved. Be patient and it'll arrive soon :)
thescreecherFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-01-04 15:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!
Just caved in and booked a flight to visit my fiance in Florida for 87 days leaving November 15th (for Thanksgiving, Christmas and my birthday :D )

Really hope they let me in! Should have plenty of evidence of ties to the UK but they can be pretty scary at Miami Airport :wacko:
thescreecherFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-09-23 04:34:00