ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
United KingdomFor everyone between NOA2 and interview in London
i called the embassy and they told me that the package was not at the embassy. the guy advised sending another packet in which i have done and it was signed for this morning. i also emailed and told them our fear that this would delay our planned wedding date and was told as soon as the package was received an interview date would be scheduled
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-08-25 05:25:00
United KingdomFor everyone between NOA2 and interview in London
just found out london never received our packet 3 so just had to mail another out. lovely
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-08-24 11:16:00
United KingdomFor everyone between NOA2 and interview in London
were currently waiting our packet 4. as bad as the wait was for the NOA2 this is easiest the most frustrating period. knowing were that close to the finish and yet not knowing whats going on is a real stress.
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-08-23 13:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHelp with my situation
yeh, i figured id cal;l knightsbridge up this week and try and see if i can arrange a medical exam before the 28th. thanks for the help guys, appreciate it
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-07-19 14:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHelp with my situation
Is it a requirement that the date of the ceremo.y is included? If so could we not list an earlier date?
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-07-19 05:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHelp with my situation
I have my police report and all packet 3 forms filled (we have hired fred wahl from fiancee visa services, he has been a god send). I have a flight availible on august 2nd which I can take. I just dobt kbow what is best in tetms of time scale to get back here sooner. Our wedding is november 18th so we have plenty of time.
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-07-18 21:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHelp with my situation
After contacting NVC today we have been told our application has been sent to London and i have our NVC case number. I am currently in the usa visiting my fiancee and can remain here until August 31st. Obviously i will be going back to England by then, i was curious as to how best to arrange things to speed things up. I have heard that in order for the interview to be arranged the medical must take place first. Should i pay to move my flight up and fly back earlier to take the medical so that the interview can be arranged sooner or continue as planned and fly back on August 28th and arrange the medical asap once i arrive in England and hope the interview date is arranged quickly thereafter?
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-07-18 16:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2011 Filers..
Just wanted to see how the march filers were getting on?
Packet 3 has been sent to the embassy and i have completed my medical. Just waiting for packet 4 now and my interview date.
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-08-15 12:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2011 Filers..
Just got off the phone with NVC, they mailed out our package to London on July 15th. things are starting to pick up in terms of pace now. Any one filing from London have any idea how long it takes for them to receive the info?
special thanks to N&S for all the help!

Edited by rugby_guy, 18 July 2011 - 03:47 PM.

rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-07-18 15:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2011 Filers..
Thanks man, now to track down my ucis number from erica and I can call up
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-07-18 12:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2011 Filers..
Is there a number which is better to call than another?
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-07-18 12:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2011 Filers..
Our noa2 is dated july 1st, so is it worth bugging nvc at this poibt or should we wait a few nore days. Thabks for the welcome guys. Congrats dante, its.a great feeling isnt it!
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-07-18 12:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2011 Filers..
Just rechecked everything and like a moron I got my dates wrong. My noa2 is dated july 1st. So were further along than I thought!
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-07-18 06:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2011 Filers..
hey, thanks, just updated my timeline. As the beneficiary, can I call or does my us based fiancee have to do it
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-07-18 06:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2011 Filers..
Hey guys, just found this forum and I think ots a great idea and wanted to get invovled. I am english and im filling for a k1 visa, received my noa2 on july 12th, 3 mo.ths after filing on march 12th. Just wondering how lobg is the expectant time to hear back from.nvc so I can schedule my interview and medical in london
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-07-18 05:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisit fiance in the US during visa application??
I had no issue whatsoever getting into the us while my petition was in. just ensure you take proof you are returning. I didnt need them but take them incase.
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-07-18 07:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA very good and efficient attorney
Fred Wahl at fianceevisaservices.com has been.a huge help in my application of the k1 visa and he also provides the aos service.
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-07-22 18:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC case number hard cop received
police certificate is already in hand, we have tons of photos already in a binder for the interview and after talking to the drs, as a K1 visa applicant i do not need my vaccinations taken care of before i reach the usa. so my plan was to have them done by my GP on the nhs before i fly out.
any of the forms i should print out and fill out before they are sent by the consulate as we are still waiting to hear from London?
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-07-22 13:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC case number hard cop received
Got our NVC case number letter today (we found out our number last week and that the case had been forwarded to London on July 18th)

i am currently in the USA visiting my fiancee and im heading back to England on August 2nd. I have contacted the medical centre and i can arrange an appointment for the day i land (aug 3rd). What documents should i have prepared before flying back to England i.e. any documents my fiancee/sponsor needs to sign etc.

trying to cut our wait time down as much as possible so i can get back here and be with my fiancee.
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-07-22 13:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresvisa application fee
Hey fuys, I just wanted to know where I go to pay the final visa application fee. My medical is booked and packet 3 has been sent to the us embassy in London by myself. I just wasnt sure where I need to go (website or phone number) to pay the 350 dokkar fee. Thanks
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-08-07 15:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUK Medical
Blood test, chest xray and vaccinations if you need them. I have mine on wednesday
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-08-07 15:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFees and Procedures after NOA2
Once you have sent off packet 3 (DS forms) you will be required to pay a $350 processing fee. This basically pays for your interview
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-08-13 10:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Date waiting time, please all ADD YOUR WEEKS!
sent our package 3 of on august 8th, had the medical on the 11 and had medical logged with London on the 14th. Still waiting to receive packet 4, our case is listed as pending when i call DOS. This waiting around isnt fun at all
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-08-23 11:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPackage 3 question
apparently the embassy havent received the forms so i am mailing them out again right now....great
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-08-24 10:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPackage 3 question
i called the embassy and they gave me an email code to follow up on this information. we have used a lawyer so all documents are already filled out electronically so reprinting isnt an issue
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-08-24 09:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPackage 3 question
We sent our package 3 from Florida on August 6th and have somehow lost the tracking information. my medical was on august 11th and when i call DOS on the 14th the medical had been logged. I have called DOS a few times since then and im getting conflicting messages. one person i spoke to basically told me that our packet had been received and our case was marked as pending. i have called today and the lady told me that there is no record of anything being received and that the only update is that packet 3 has been sent out to us, which we have already returned. is there any way i can call someone to find out if the package has been received?
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-08-24 09:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLondon Interview
sunshine, i had the same problem, resubmitted my packet 3 yesterday and it was received this morning
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-08-25 14:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLondon Interview
once you have your noa2, your case.is then sent to nvc. Once nvc has allocated you a case.nunber, you can book your medical. You need your police certificate in order to attend thr medical.
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-08-07 16:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresflight transfers
yeh, visa came this am at 8.30, paid for a delivery by 12 so was quite happy with that
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-27 08:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresflight transfers
My fiancee is from south jersey, so we have been to philly a bunch. Her mom is picking me up and im staying there for the night. My first question to her was can we go to pats on south street to get a cheese steak haha!
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-26 15:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresflight transfers
Im flying to jfk on thursday for my poe (virgin changed their air miles prices and I could only afford to get to jfk!). Then on friday im flying from philadelphia to orlando. Will I need any documentation for the transfer flight from philly? Will I have to go through poe again once I arrive in orlando?
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-26 11:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEvidence of relationship for fiance visa
I don't think phone logs are the be-all and end-all. Blue and I rarely use a phone to speak, opting for Skype instead (as it's free).
On the occasions we need to get hold of each other and we're not home to use the computer, we use a calling card-type service (we each dial in to a service using a local number, and get connected in the middle).

If you're short on other evidence also, then you might have a problem - but lack of phone logs won't be a massive problem alone if you have plenty of other evidence.
Cally & BlueFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-11-06 18:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPreparing to file for K1! :)
QUOTE (SunDrop @ Nov 6 2009, 11:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What's daft about your case is that he would have had to state that you're using a different name from the one on your marriage certificate, and he obviously knows you took his name. Honestly, they can be pillocks sometimes!

Fingers crossed you're not overly delayed. Thinking about it with hindsight, I wish I'd found out if HIS court was working through a backlog (as mine is) so we could have filed there. Ne'er mind... deed's done now.


For something that took 20 minutes to make legal, it sure takes a lot of trouble to undo. Everything in the past 7 years has been in his name, and he knows I intend to remarry. The mind boggles why I'd want to change back to my maiden name for a matter of weeks/months before changing everything - again - to my SO's name. If I've not heard by the end of November, I'm going to chase it...

You're right about red tape - I can only imagine the legal hoopla about to come! smile.gif
Cally & BlueFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-11-06 19:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPreparing to file for K1! :)
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Nov 6 2009, 09:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
1. Should not affect anything. If you were from a high fraud country it could be a red flag

2. The EAD is easy to come by. Arrive, get married and file for it. 2-3 months later you will hav eit. Until then...no work. If that is a major concern, the get married firts and file for a CR-1. The time from filing until you can work is about the same with either visa, it is just a matter of where you wait.


Ahh, thank you smile.gif It didn't even occur to me that it may cause a problem until I saw the form! I'm easier about it now.

We want to remain together after the wedding, so I think I'll just go through the K1, we'll marry then I'll apply for the EAD. Not working won't be a major issue for at least the first few months hopefully - I'll have sold everything furniture wise here so will have a bit of a security blanket for us both! Blue works full time so we should be alright. So long as he doesn't get too used to having dinner on the table when he gets in!! wink.gif rofl.gif
Cally & BlueFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-11-06 16:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPreparing to file for K1! :)
QUOTE (SunDrop @ Nov 5 2009, 11:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rsn @ Nov 5 2009, 06:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
  1. As long as you are free to marry, you should be fine.
  2. You can apply for an EAD (not free) when you get to the U.S. on a K1 before you file for AOS, but it will take some time to process and is no longer valid after your I-94 expires. Your best bet is to marry and file for AOS (I-485 & I-765) ASAP and wait for the EAD card. Another option would be to marry in the U.K. & file for a CR-1. With a CR-1, you can work as soon as you arrive in the U.S.


If you'd rather go the CR1 route, don't try and get married in England. Your fiance would need a visa to come here to get married. Registrar won't issue the license without it. You could however go to the US on the visa waiver program, get hitched and then return to the UK and wait for the CR1 to go through. The benefit of a CR1 is that it's cheaper because you don't need to adjust your status and you are granted a GC instead of a 'single use entry visa' aka the K1 (or K3). With a GC, you are immediately authorised to work. It takes a smidge longer than a K1 to process, but if you're not opposed to spending the first year of your married life apart (give or take), then well worth it!


We're going through the K1 option so his mother can see us married and I can stay in the US after we wed. Last time I was over there (September) it was so hard parting at the airport we swore we'd not go through it any more than necessary! So when we're married, we're staying together.

When I came home from the US, I had a letter from the court about my divorce, advising they couldn't accept my response as I'd apparently signed the wrong name. My ex petitioned it and it came in my maiden name... I signed in my married name, not thinking. Grr. I emailed him about it end of September and said Id had the letter, he said he was sorting it out. Not heard anything more yet... I really hope it all goes through soon! smile.gif

Edited by Cally & Blue, 06 November 2009 - 04:22 PM.

Cally & BlueFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-11-06 16:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPreparing to file for K1! :)
Hi!
We're starting to plan and prepare to apply for my K1 visa to join my fiancé in the USA smile.gif
So excited, and like any other women here have gotten well underway with planning the wedding!! innocent.gif

I just have a couple of questions:

1 - my divorce from my ex-husband is going through presently, we've been separated for 4 years, just had no reason to file until now.
I know my fiancé and I can't start our K1 application until this is finalised, but I notice on the forms it asks for the date the marriage was dissolved.
Will it affect our application if this date is so recent? We plan to start the process right away as soon as it's finalised in the courts.
Blue and I getting together wasn't the cause of the breakdown, btw. We were young and incompatible smile.gif

2 - work: I want to start working as soon as I can when I enter the US, but from what I can tell from the posts the EAD is hard to come by unless you're actually sponsored by a company to come over. Is there any other way of doing it or should I just be happy to be a kept woman until my AOS goes through? whistling.gif

Good to meet you all!

Cally (and Blue) luv.gif
Cally & BlueFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-11-05 18:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325-A
QUOTE (PanamaJack @ Nov 7 2009, 12:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Cally & Blue @ Nov 6 2009, 06:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (PanamaJack @ Nov 6 2009, 11:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Cally & Blue @ Nov 6 2009, 06:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well as it says [if known], I assume it'll be alright to put just the year in, although the more information you can give for sure the better.
I don't know anything about Columbian record keeping (so forgive me if this is a totally ignorant question), is it possible she could find this out at a records office?



You obviously did not READ my post well. It is Colombia not columbia, and I stated there are no records as this was in 1927 in Colombia. Colombia is a third world country. So how can there be records in a records office if it was never recorded. ? Or if it was it is not there now..

and to assume things with uscis gets you an RFE.


Chill. My geography sucks, and I spelt the country wrong. I didn't even know there were two countries with such similar names.


Chill ??? You just joined yesterday. Don't guess and give advice. I can guess this without comming to this board. Too many people here do this . Don't be another one of them . Read along for a few days/weeks before giving out answers... OMG where is Gary and Alla on this one?


It's still no need to jump down peoples throats, regardless whether I've been signed up a day or a year. I won't waste my good intentions on you again, clearly it's not wanted.
Cally & BlueFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-11-06 19:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325-A
QUOTE (PanamaJack @ Nov 6 2009, 11:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Cally & Blue @ Nov 6 2009, 06:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well as it says [if known], I assume it'll be alright to put just the year in, although the more information you can give for sure the better.
I don't know anything about Columbian record keeping (so forgive me if this is a totally ignorant question), is it possible she could find this out at a records office?



You obviously did not READ my post well. It is Colombia not columbia, and I stated there are no records as this was in 1927 in Colombia. Colombia is a third world country. So how can there be records in a records office if it was never recorded. ? Or if it was it is not there now..

and to assume things with uscis gets you an RFE.


Chill. My geography sucks, and I spelt the country wrong. I didn't even know there were two countries with such similar names.
Cally & BlueFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-11-06 18:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325-A
Well as it says [if known], I assume it'll be alright to put just the year in, although the more information you can give for sure the better.
I don't know anything about Columbian record keeping (so forgive me if this is a totally ignorant question), is it possible she could find this out at a records office?
Cally & BlueFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-11-06 18:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHoneymoon locations in the US
This might seem a daft question - but has anyone experienced any issues with flights post-marriage but pre-AOS? (I'm thinking for the honeymoon specifically). Will there be some scrutiny at security?
We were considering Florida for a honeymoon, but as we'll be living in NH it's one heck of a drive down wink.gif
Cally & BlueFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-11-08 17:56:00