ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
United KingdomHeinz Baked Beans
This is a great thread! I never liked baked beans ( and I am from the Boston area lol ! ) I had a strong liking while in England for the baked beans they have, in a nice tomato base( I say tomato, you say tomahto lol ), usually our beans are in a supposed tomato base but i think more of a maple taste ... yuck but the Bush's Vegetarian are the closest if you can find them locally, but luckily my local supermarket has an "International" area that sells Heinz Baked beans...and Bachelor Baked Beans ... which I like better smile.gif

Where I live there is a store British Imports that I'm sure we will be doing lots of shopping at ! smile.gif

There are alot of US based stores you can buy the Heinz baked beans from if you can not find them locally

http://www.shop.brit...ine.com/main.sc
http://www.britishsupplies.com/

is it not sad I have a Bookmark file titled "English Food Suppliers" <-- should I print that in my K-1 application? lol
Lamb is another one, it's expensive here , but standard in loves home? What is an American girl to do LOL!
Lynda and KeithFemaleEngland2008-04-23 15:22:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionFees Related to EmbassyInterview
QUOTE (stacey2008 @ Jul 20 2008, 05:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiance paid his medical with a debit card. I do not know about the embassy fee. I will know Friday!



Friday!! Grats, hope the interview goes well, let us know how it was! GOOD LUCK smile.gif good.gif
Lynda and KeithFemaleEngland2008-07-21 04:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionFees Related to EmbassyInterview
QUOTE (Damian&Kelly @ Jul 14 2008, 07:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Lynda and Keith @ Jul 14 2008, 05:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello all, as we near our approval ( hopefully... going by uscis website ) I was wondering what fees should Keith be aware of at the Embassy ( London ) part of the process, medical, document fees, etc , and what forms of payment are excepted?

Thanks Everyone,
** fingers crossed **
Lynda




Medical is 180GBP plus any vaccinations - http://www.visamedic...fo/us-price.asp - believe that's paid in pounds.

Police Certificate - 35GBP

the visa fee is $131 .. that's payable in pounds or dollars.

then there's the shipping fee of the visa.. standard is 14GBP.



Can these fee's be paid with credit cards? Or should he have cash on him... scary thought running around the streets of London with that kind of cash LOL!
Lynda and KeithFemaleEngland2008-07-20 15:05:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionFees Related to EmbassyInterview
Hello all, as we near our approval ( hopefully... going by uscis website ) I was wondering what fees should Keith be aware of at the Embassy ( London ) part of the process, medical, document fees, etc , and what forms of payment are excepted?

Thanks Everyone,
** fingers crossed **
Lynda
Lynda and KeithFemaleEngland2008-07-14 04:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussioni-134
Getting all my paperwork together to send it off ** fingers crossed **

I'm a little stumped on question 11.. how have others answered that?

Thanks,
Lynda star_smile.gif
Lynda and KeithFemaleEngland2008-08-21 05:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFiled in January to VSC and still no NOA2!!!!
CONGRATS!!!!!!! good.gif
Lynda and KeithFemaleEngland2008-04-22 05:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFiled in January to VSC and still no NOA2!!!!
I'm also a January filer to VSC, curious how do you find out it was "touched. I'm heading over next month would sure be nice to have that NOA2 in hand !

Thanks Lynda
Lynda and KeithFemaleEngland2008-04-21 03:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsis it true?? :(
Hi rebelsoul

I have the same on mine
Current Status: Response to request for evidence received, and case processing has resumed.

On April 10, 2008, we received your response to our request for evidence. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. You should expect to receive a written decision or written update within 60 days of the date we received your response unless fingerprint processing or an interview are standard parts of case processing and have not yet been completed, in which case you can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done. This case is at our VERMONT SERVICE CENTER location. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.


I called after the 60 days and though the lady I spoke with was ever so nice, she said to follow the timelines on the UNIS website, meaning they are currently processing from the VCS applications as of DEC 2007, and I should expect to hear a response in August.

Good luck, good.gif
Lynda and KeithFemaleEngland2008-06-24 04:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?
all operators are busy please try your
call later ... redial 5 minutes lol
Lynda and KeithFemaleEngland2008-08-19 06:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?
QUOTE (dbears @ Aug 18 2008, 02:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Lynda and Keith @ Aug 17 2008, 05:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Aug 15 2008, 10:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good morning January... I do hope you are all well and blissfully happy. smile.gif

Gay, enjoy your final weeks at home my friend! What a wonderful new adventure you're headed for! smile.gif Keep us posted.
Grats Kim! I noticed your timeline, how do you find out when NVC recieved and when it leaves?


I forgot who was the petitioner and who was the beneficiary between you and Keith, neiwez, the petitioner needs to call NVC to ask if they receive your case, ask for the new case number and also ask when it will be sent to embassy. Call them at (603) 334-0700, 1, then 5. They will ask for info on the petitioner and benefiary, such as the beneficiary's name and date of birth, and your case number (VSC case number). You cannot use the automated system to check K-1 Visas as they do not load these into their automated system. You must speak with a customer service representative. They said the best time to call is 7:31 AM Eastern Standard Time.



Thanks smile.gif I will be calling in about 10 minutes lol Wish me luck! Hopefully will be able to update my timeline afterwards good.gif
Lynda and KeithFemaleEngland2008-08-19 06:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Aug 15 2008, 10:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good morning January... I do hope you are all well and blissfully happy. smile.gif

Gay, enjoy your final weeks at home my friend! What a wonderful new adventure you're headed for! smile.gif Keep us posted.


Grats Kim! I noticed your timeline, how do you find out when NVC recieved and when it leaves?
Lynda and KeithFemaleEngland2008-08-17 04:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?
QUOTE (Alex & Rachel @ Aug 12 2008, 11:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Lynda and Keith @ Aug 11 2008, 10:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
NOA2 --- received August 11 !! OMG OMG ... now what ... lol good.gif

Congratulations! kicking.gif

I can't believe how long Vermont takes to respond to RFEs!

QUOTE (dbears @ Aug 12 2008, 09:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hoping and praying that Mounia(herol&mounia) will also share that the good news of their approval soon... I'd really want to see them getting approved before I leave Philippines.

Mounia, I hope you and hero are still hanging on tight... I hope that Lynda's approval will inspire you that approval after a long period of waiting is still very much possible. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. rose.gif rose.gif rose.gif

Seconded...I was thinking of Mounia just the other day. I hope she is approved soon!


Thanks smile.gif

I had been hoping to hear from Mounia soon too hope all is well smile.gif
Lynda and KeithFemaleEngland2008-08-12 16:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?
QUOTE (Sal and Jay @ Aug 11 2008, 07:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Lynda and Keith @ Aug 11 2008, 10:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (psiprez @ Aug 10 2008, 10:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
7. Keith & Lynda 01-30 02-15 2008-04-21


NOA2 --- received August 11 !! OMG OMG ... now what ... lol good.gif



Oh my what a wait you had, glad you got your approval. Now it will be sent to the nvc and then on to the embassy in London. Good luck with the medical and interview. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


so another 8 months ** sigh **
Lynda and KeithFemaleEngland2008-08-11 20:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?
QUOTE (psiprez @ Aug 10 2008, 10:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
7. Keith & Lynda 01-30 02-15 2008-04-21


NOA2 --- received August 11 !! OMG OMG ... now what ... lol good.gif
Lynda and KeithFemaleEngland2008-08-11 16:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?
Hello everyone smile.gif

Just got back from visiting England, had a wonderful time! It was hard to have to leave as i'm sure you all know that feeling. I was hoping to receive some notice prior to, or while I was away but no such luck sad.gif


Current Status: Response to request for evidence received, and case processing has resumed. ( April 10th )

June 10th will be 60 days ... what should I do, just wait on them or is it possible to call and inquire about it?

PS who else is a Jan 08 filer at VSC and still waiting?

Thanks,
Lynda

Edited by Lynda and Keith, 31 May 2008 - 05:37 AM.

Lynda and KeithFemaleEngland2008-05-31 05:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?
QUOTE (greeneyedgirlfl @ May 7 2008, 01:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have a new addition!!!


Oh Congratulations!!!! ... maybe some action going on in VSC ? good.gif

whistling.gif
Lynda and KeithFemaleEngland2008-05-07 12:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?
QUOTE (Herolmounia @ May 4 2008, 04:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Lynda and Keith @ May 4 2008, 01:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Still nothing yet whistling.gif sad.gif Who we have left for our January filers?

Hi Lynda
i am still waiting too no news yet wacko.gif
hope you'll get your approval very soon inshallah good.gif good.gif



I hope you get yours soon too, please keep us all informed, have you had a "touch" at all, I haven't sad.gif
Lynda and KeithFemaleEngland2008-05-04 16:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?
Still nothing yet whistling.gif sad.gif Who we have left for our January filers?
Lynda and KeithFemaleEngland2008-05-04 13:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?
QUOTE (dbears @ Apr 21 2008, 06:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Can anybody teach me how to print Skype and YM call logs? we don't spend too much time talking on mobile phone or regular phone becoz it is expensive but we do spend ample time talking on skype and yahoo... i have printed all the chat logs but I can't seem to print the call logs huh2.gif .. I hope someone here knows how.

Thank you very much in advance.


Thanks for the welcome smile.gif

I checked Yahoo and Skype, not seeing how you can print them ( isn't it great to have such programs! ) Best idea I could think of is to screenshot and print?
Lynda and KeithFemaleEngland2008-04-22 05:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?
Wow just found this section, seems you are all having speedy process with the VSM ... keeping my fingers crossed for you all ! I am also a January filer at VSC smile.gif

Lynda

Lynda and KeithFemaleEngland2008-04-21 03:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 newbie
QUOTE (greeneyedgirlfl @ Apr 21 2008, 07:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Welcome!!! Stop by the UK forum if you haven't already...


UK Forum? Having a little difficulty navigating this forum how do I find that?

Thanks all for the welcome

Lynda
Lynda and KeithFemaleEngland2008-04-23 03:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 newbie
QUOTE (Sal and Jay @ Apr 20 2008, 04:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Lynda and Keith @ Apr 20 2008, 09:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sal and Jay @ Apr 19 2008, 07:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi there and welcome to VJ. I am at packet 3 stage for the London Embassy, and this is what they ask for.
  • DS-230 PART 1
  • DS-156 IN DUPLICATE AND UNSIGNED BUT TO BE RETURNED
  • DS-156K
    For the Interview you will need.
  • Passport
  • Birth Certificate
  • Adoption Certificate if applicable
  • Marraige Certificate of previous marraiges
  • Divorce Decree
  • Police Report www.acpo.co.uk
  • Two colour photographs 2"x2"
  • From Sponsor Affidavit of support
  • Notorised copies of federal tax form
  • Letter stating employment from Employer
  • Statement from thier Bank.


Where to get the Police Report? ( the link takes me to a web site hosting company? )



sorry heres the correct one http://www.acpo.poli...ertificates.asp


Thanks smile.gif Was a ####### to find out where to get that ! I assume the Documents listed,
[*]DS-230 PART 1
[*]DS-156 IN DUPLICATE AND UNSIGNED BUT TO BE RETURNED
[*]DS-156K
are to be filled out by Keith and mailed back with packet, and other documents listed accompany to interview?
( aside from the notorised federal tax, statement from bank, and letter from employer, and AOS I have to obtain these, as his sponsor? )
Lynda and KeithFemaleEngland2008-04-20 04:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 newbie
QUOTE (Sal and Jay @ Apr 19 2008, 07:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi there and welcome to VJ. I am at packet 3 stage for the London Embassy, and this is what they ask for.
  • DS-230 PART 1
  • DS-156 IN DUPLICATE AND UNSIGNED BUT TO BE RETURNED
  • DS-156K
    For the Interview you will need.
  • Passport
  • Birth Certificate
  • Adoption Certificate if applicable
  • Marraige Certificate of previous marraiges
  • Divorce Decree
  • Police Report www.acpo.co.uk
  • Two colour photographs 2"x2"
  • From Sponsor Affidavit of support
  • Notorised copies of federal tax form
  • Letter stating employment from Employer
  • Statement from thier Bank.


Where to get the Police Report? ( the link takes me to a web site hosting company? )

Edited by Lynda and Keith, 20 April 2008 - 03:00 AM.

Lynda and KeithFemaleEngland2008-04-20 03:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 newbie
QUOTE (Sal and Jay @ Apr 19 2008, 05:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Lynda and Keith @ Apr 19 2008, 10:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks everyone smile.gif Nice to be here!

Sal and Jay! I read your timeline, we applied about the same time what good news that is to hear you got it so quickly! Please keep us posted smile.gif

I had a RFE... but got the document they needed off to them the next day hopefully we will hear something shortly!

Thanks everyone for the replies smile.gif


Ty yes we were very lucky to get it so quickly, please update your timeline too it helps people to assist you when asking questions. I hope you hear something soon.


I just did smile.gif Good luck to you two, keep us posted how the interview goes smile.gif
Lynda and KeithFemaleEngland2008-04-19 16:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 newbie
Thanks everyone smile.gif Nice to be here!

Sal and Jay! I read your timeline, we applied about the same time what good news that is to hear you got it so quickly! Please keep us posted smile.gif

I had a RFE... but got the document they needed off to them the next day hopefully we will hear something shortly!

Thanks everyone for the replies smile.gif
Lynda and KeithFemaleEngland2008-04-19 16:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 newbie
Hello , so nice to find an active board, and with such happy stories about the Immigration process. Makes a nice change !

My Fiance ( Keith ) and myself ( Lynda ) are in the process of the K-1 visa, we mailed I-129F Petition off January 30, 2008, and got first notice of receipt on February 14 2008, how nice Valentines day smile.gif !

It really is nice to read stories and timelines for those who have gone through it, are going through, all at different stages. I had one quick question though, we have been getting the required paperwork together first notice he will get from the Embassy in London , as to what documents he needs to gather ,what will I have to supply for him to take with him AOS form I-864 or I-134?

Thanks , Lynda
Lynda and KeithFemaleEngland2008-04-19 05:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAssembling the I-129F package
QUOTE (ManilaIdaho @ May 1 2008, 06:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ramel @ May 1 2008, 04:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
guys, when I gather all my forms and all the attachments in the package do i have to put pages or appendex on the attachements or do i just leave it the way it is?


You can use index tabs,that's what I used to make it easy for them to find all the attached docs smile.gif


When I submitted ours we did a cover page , listing all docs attached , and pages they are on and put it in a report jacket.
Lynda and KeithFemaleEngland2008-05-01 06:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGoing through US Customs to visit
QUOTE (motu @ Apr 19 2008, 05:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Why would customs question you at all? Generally you go through Immigration first and they are the ones who ask you these type of questions - customs check your bags for drugs and other illegal and prohibited substances etc. You need to tell customs the truth and hope they let you therough if your K1 is in process etc. Check out the rules on traveling while your K1 (and then your AOS) is in process. Good Luck


I had not thought of this, as I will be setting off ( again ) in May to visit my fiance, is there or, where can I find restrictions on the travel while a K-1 is pending? This will be the first trip since filling !

Thanks, Lynda
Lynda and KeithFemaleEngland2008-04-20 02:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-864P, Poverty Guidelines 2008
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Jun 26 2008, 08:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I 134 is what you file with the affidavit of support at interview stage. I 864 comes at AOS.

And yes, it is your gross income.

ooops..sorry, yes... including your fiance


Thank You smile.gif
Lynda and KeithFemaleEngland2008-06-26 19:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-864P, Poverty Guidelines 2008
I-864P, Poverty Guidelines 2008 are these gross income ? And one other question the household size does that include the the one you want to sponsor?

Edited by Lynda and Keith, 26 June 2008 - 07:04 PM.

Lynda and KeithFemaleEngland2008-06-26 19:00:00