ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
United KingdomCalling January London Interviewees!

We had our medical on December 2. Sent the readiness form a few days prior. Case was updated on December 6 to show the results were received, but hasn't been updated since, so I called the DoS this morning and our interview is scheduled for January 15. They must have scheduled it the same day they received the results! Hope this helps.


GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-12-18 12:38:00
United KingdomMedical Exam confusion

London won't schedule your interview until they've received your medical results, so you should go ahead and have that done. Once you have a date for the medical and have filled out the DS-160, you can submit the readiness form.


Edited by Gai, 22 December 2013 - 12:31 PM.

GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-12-22 12:27:00
United KingdomPacket 3 and Medical Exam (London Embassy)

Our medical results were logged by the embassy on 6 December and we received our interview letter on 19 December. Interview scheduled 15 January.


GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-03 18:36:00
United KingdomParts of UK culture you WONT/DONT miss?

Education on all levels in the US is utterly appalling, unless you make loads of money and can send your children to private schools or Montessori schools. Public schools or religiously aligned schools here are just terrible. Of course, it does vary greatly state-to-state, with the southern (Red) states being some of the worst and the northern (Blue) states being a little better. In my own state, our local district recently received a D+ as far as test scores, and we're one of the best in the state! Our governor is trying to start a voucher system for charter schools to offset the amount of under-performing schools. Ridiculous!


GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-10 21:19:00
United KingdomParts of UK culture you WONT/DONT miss?

Yeah, it's cheap. But the customer service is terrible, the customers are worse, and I won't get into the politics. Target is much better. The prices are comparable, sometimes cheaper, and their store brand is better quality. I've also never been cussed at by a store associate in Target.

 

I shop at Krogers. (:


GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-09 13:50:00
United KingdomParts of UK culture you WONT/DONT miss?

A big thing i noticed recently in fashion............Adult sized "Onesy's"...I mean #######......an epidemic of adult telly tubbies are emerging..........please go away and don't catch on in the US....and to those lazy individuals that think it is ok to just nip into the garage/grocery store in your PJ's or "Onesey"................STOP IT......!!!

 

As the USC...don't go in Walmart. Ever. Pretty sure this trend started over here and is just now catching on there, and it's about 100x worse in the south.

 

Although the Walmart thing is a good piece of advice for quite a few reasons.
 


GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-09 00:56:00
United KingdomHow long till I get an interview date
I thought so too. We were expecting a late January to early February appointment and it's in a few days.

Counting ourselves lucky.

Edited by Gai, 11 January 2014 - 02:25 PM.



GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-11 14:25:00
United KingdomHow long till I get an interview date

Our interview was scheduled the same day the embassy received our medical results, so you could always call the DOS Visa Unit and check. We got our letter roughly two weeks after our medical results were logged.


Edited by Gai, 09 January 2014 - 01:07 AM.

GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-09 01:06:00
United KingdomFrom readiness letter to interview date, how long CURRENTLY?
We sent our readiness form a couple days prior to the medical, but we did get the letter on 19 Dec. I called the DOS a few days before that because I hadn't seen any updates on the CEAC site.
GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-13 12:48:00
United KingdomFrom readiness letter to interview date, how long CURRENTLY?
I know this doesn't really answer your question, but you can always call the DOS Visa Unit and ask if the interview has been scheduled! (202) 485-7600. You need the same information as when you call the NVC. That's how we got our date.

Since London has been so screwy with with their letters, it's better you call on the off chance your interview letter never arrives.

Edited by Gai, 12 January 2014 - 02:37 PM.



GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-12 14:35:00
United KingdomDo i need to fill in other forms

http://www.visajourn...complete-guide/


GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-20 13:28:00
United KingdomUpcoming interview.....nervous!

Good luck! I'm sure things will be just fine. (:

 

Our interview is Wednesday, and we're getting nervous too.


Edited by Gai, 10 January 2014 - 09:05 PM.

GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-10 21:05:00
United KingdomWhat do I need for my K1 visa interview?

I believe you have to pay the fee online, but I could be wrong. It's $240, American. They asked us for a copy of the receipt. The information is here: http://www.visajourn...complete-guide/


GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-23 20:17:00
United KingdomI got my date!!

Understandable. We were too! But they really do know your case and it's evident from the questions they ask you. So just be confident in your relationship and you'll be fine! The two people we spoke to were very nice as well, so that helped ease the nerves a bit.


GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-23 15:13:00
United KingdomI got my date!!

Congratulations everyone! Good luck!

Don't stress! The worst part of it was the waiting around to be called up!


GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-23 14:47:00
United KingdomI filed my I-134 with my Initial I-129F?

They'll have it there, but I would bring another. I've heard of them tossing anything that isn't pertinent to the actual petition in the initial stages.


GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-25 14:51:00
United KingdomItalian LPR filing DFC in London. Help me, please..

Thank you very much for your help, your suggestions are very important for me.

 

This morning, my wife's aunt (USC) has spoken with an immigration lawyer in America who said that, of course, the earlier I go to the US the better it is.

That is why, having just finished the master in London, I'm planning to move as soon as possible (hopefully in one month).

The lawyer also added that filing through the lock box in the US or here through DFC doesn't make any important difference as all the papers need to be sent in the US but it's basically up to me because - in his opinion - I shouldn't face any risk in doing so in London.

 

At this point, since I find your observation very logical, I don't want to take even the smallest risk if there is no difference in term of lenght of the process.

However, it seems very strange to me because in the DFC forum (and also speaking with forum users who followed this path) I got other kind of information and - at least the first step (process I-130 applications, receve the letter of approval and being notified the case is transferred to the visa unit) - is much quicker.

 

Anyway, I want to understand better the situation and postpone the filing.

Actually, I've also thought to query directly the Uscis office in London, explaining the situation and showing my very true "bona fide". 

What do you think about it?

 

With regards to the tax returns, I've read the "Guide for new immigrants" and the part where it is said that a permanent resident has to file income tax returns and report the income to the IRS.

However, up to now I've never had an income...and I was told that in this case I can either still file the tax return (by indicating only "zero") or not doing so (as I've never had an source of income before).

What do you think about that? 

Is that a lack that a joint sponsor can "solve" or there is no way..?

 

Thank you a lot for your help!

 

I've seen this explained already, but the reason it is quicker for those in that forum is they are applying as USC with UK residence. You are not a USC, so your spouse is not immediately entitled to a visa. LPR spousal visas fall into the F2A category, which, even after approval, means you have to wait an indeterminable amount of time until a visa is available for them.

 

So yes, DCF is faster in the approval lane. However, it won't make a difference in the timing overall because your spouse would have to wait until there is an available visa. They would not receive the visa as soon as their application is approved.

 

Hope this helps.
 


GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-21 20:52:00
United KingdomAnybody Stateside Watching "90 Day Fiance" Stateside?

It is terrible, though I'm not surprised. It is obviously played up for the drama.

 

But Mike's family, his mother in particular, is so awful to Aziza.


GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-23 19:55:00
United KingdomIs this my final date to enter by?

You DO need a new letter of intent for London if your interview is after the expiration date of the NOA2.


GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-28 09:05:00
United KingdomCEAC Status "Case Created" Date changed?

Hey thanks for letting us know smile.png just wondering, when abouts did you get your tracking number?

 

Sorry for the late reply.

He got the tracking number on Monday, the day it was released to the courier. He doesn't live far from London so I'm not sure how that played in to how quick he was to get it.


GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-20 19:09:00
United KingdomCEAC Status "Case Created" Date changed?

Ours was issued on a Thursday and was delivered the next Tuesday. Won't take long!


GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-20 00:08:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NVC STILL not received case - NOA2 received Nov 5

TSC sent me an email update when they shipped my case to the NVC, the same way I had been receiving all the other USCIS updates. My NOA2 was 10/28 and it shipped 11/06. Sorry yours is still waiting!


GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-12-02 17:44:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview Questions

We were just there, and here is what our interview was like:

 

- So, when did you meet? Where?

- You waited a while before you met in person. Why? Where? What did you do there?

- You've met her family? (Yes. Mother, father, sister, nephew.) Oh, her sister too? Older or younger?

- When did you start thinking about marriage? Why did you wait so long between then and becoming engaged?

- Why did you wait so long between becoming engaged and filing the petition?

 

Then she just said everything looked good and we were approved. The worst part of the interview is sitting there for hours waiting. Good luck!


GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-22 21:13:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionGetting an interview date
Sorry if you've gotten your answers.

K-1 applicants only fill out a DS-160. It's under Immigrant visa.

You won't be able to pay for the visa fee or the courier until you've filled out the DS-160, submitted the readiness form to London, had your medical results logged at the consulate, and had your interview scheduled. But London won't schedule your interview without those first three things done. You do not schedule your own appointment.




GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-26 16:55:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionvisa fees
You can't pay until you have an interview date.
GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-09 21:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 to NVC is pretty frustrating at this point
You can call and ask for a Tier 2 immigration officer and then ask them to locate your physical file. If it's still at the service center I would ask them to put in a service request.

After you get notification that your file has been shipped, I would wait 10-ish days to call the NVC. Mine was shipped Nov 6 and I had my case number by Nov 15.

The files always go to the NVC for processing before being forwarded to the consulate.




GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-12-10 19:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsuscis sent the approved to nvc or consulate???

If I'm not mistaken I've seen you mention you are the beneficiary? The NOA2 hard copy goes to the petitioner. If they haven't received it yet, I second following up with USCIS. You'll need it later on.


GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-12-18 23:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsuscis sent the approved to nvc or consulate???
They sent it on Dec 13.
GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-12-18 19:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC received case file but case number keeps saying error?
I've seen some people say changing your browser will fix that. Some people continue to have an issue after doing so. But it couldn't hurt to try.
GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-09 18:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Computers down

As far as K-1s are concerned, they receive your package, input your information into the computer, assign you a case-number, and then forward your package to the embassy that you will use to apply for your visa.


GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-10 20:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsStatus ready...What does this mean?

Ready means the consulate has received your case file from the NVC and is ready for you to apply for your visa. Packet 3 should be in the mail for you and will give you further instructions. Not sure how things work in Greece as far as whether you schedule the interview yourself or the consulate does it for you, but you should be good to submit your DS-160 and schedule your medical!


GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-21 20:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAwaiting Visa

Yay! Hopefully we'll have ours Monday or Tuesday then too!


GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-24 12:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAwaiting Visa

I think the 10 working days for the courier starts on the day the visa is issued. That is what we were told at our interview on the 15th. Strange about the conflicting information. 7-10 business days to issue visa, then 7-10 to deliver. I'm sure you'll have it soon!


GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-23 19:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 but NVC never received our papers

I don't really have an answer for you, but your USC petitioner could try to call the DOS Visa Unit. (202) 485-7600, option 1, option 0. They're usually much more helpful than the NVC. Explain what has happened and ask them if they could manually locate your casefile.


GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-23 20:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC case number

You have more patience than me. I would have put in something to the Ombudsman after being told to wait another two weeks for a call back, or eight weeks for a petition arrival.

 

No one is really helping you. They're reading a script.


GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-23 21:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC case number

Since neither of you are getting anywhere with the NVC or the DOS, and are way over the normal processing times, have you considered contacting the CIS Ombudsman?


GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-23 20:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCEAS Status Check
The site has been down for maintenance. Everyone is getting that message.
GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-16 18:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC case number, did you already get yours?

Since you're filing for the Philippines and you already have your MNL number, I would definitely go ahead and schedule your interview. I think I read that they're filling up June interviews right now. Your case will be through AP and at the consulate long before your scheduled interview.


GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-21 20:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa after the interview

AP is common in the Philippines. Do you track your case status on the CEAC website? The passport won't be sent out until it shows Issued. 


GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-21 20:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMissing K1 visa box on new visa system

Are you using the Immigrant Visa drop down menu?


GaiFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-01 12:20:00