biggish data

Update - I used the less familiar email address for the New Delhi embassy after a week of no response from the main one. They responded within 24 hours this time and said they received the case and packet three has been sent etc. They didn't give me any date references but at least it's a response! Do you think if I call DOS back now they could possibly give me the date the embassy received it and sent packet 3? or should I just hang tight and wait until he gets it? Fyi, the two email addresses I used are listed under the Embassy guide.

Karri

Female

India

2/3/2009 6:41

Dilbert, you are lucky. I called the DOS this morning and they said it hasn't arrived yet! #######. I'm going to have my man call the embassy directly tomorrow to see what they have to say.

Karri

Female

India

1/30/2009 11:44

QUOTE (classicrock68 @ Jan 27 2009, 11:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Dilbert... I sent you an email on your gmail account on how to track on dhl and how to call DOS to find out your info on your case number.
DOS tel no. is 202-663-1225. Try the following options in this seq (1x4x2x3x0), it will save you some time to listen to the automated options. You will get there in secs. Need your case number for them to look your case up. They will ask for the applicant (not petitioner) name before they release any info.

Thanks for the info! I think I'll give them a call tomorrow to see what's going on. I emailed the embassy on Sunday and haven't heard a response yet. I'm dying to know if they received it and if packet 3 has been sent!

Karri

Female

India

1/29/2009 20:20

And I have emailed the embassy to see if they have received my case. It will take a few days to get a response. India and their 20 million holiday celebrations haha. Happy Republic Day btw everybody. =)

Karri

Female

India

1/26/2009 17:57

Hi guys, I got my official letter from NVC today saying they sent out the case to Delhi on 20th and got the new case # which I already knew.

Wow March 2nd interview date. I wonder which date I'll get? End of March? Sam has yet to receive packet 3 but he should receive it soon and I'm still gathering evidence for support etc.

Karri

Female

India

1/23/2009 17:47

I found out today that my case left the NVC on the 20th. I'm not sure how accurate that is but I'm currently tracking a package on dhl, hasn't arrived yet.

Karri

Female

India

1/22/2009 21:10

Ok I started to look at packet 4 to see what's going on with that. I'm now familiar with form DS-156 and DS156K (Did anyone else laugh when they saw how short this was? Not that I'm complaining!) I must say, the example form on this website for DS-156 helped me answer the questions that I was stuck on. Thank you VJ Gods.

Karri

Female

India

1/18/2009 17:52

QUOTE (dilbert30 @ Jan 18 2009, 03:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Karri - Thanks. I will get ready the check list, the sworn statement at the bottom as well as DS 230 Part1 in the next few days. I am going to follow your foot steps in this process. You are a little ahead of me. Drag me along as you find anything. Are you planning on traveling to India? Take care. Thanks a lot.

Any confirmation of the links - Karri/ classic regarding the forms. Specifically DS 156?

The date at the top right of every form has an expiration date, use that as a guide if the form is still valid or not. The two places to get the most up to date forms are here:

USCIS

DOS

I personally don't like the DS 156 electronic form. But it states in the instructions that at the end of it it will convert the data into a pdf file with a barcode that contains the information you entered for faster processing, so I guess there is no way around that. And all forms are savable if you have the right software.

ex. DS-230 part I.

Karri

Female

India

1/18/2009 16:57

QUOTE (classicrock68 @ Jan 18 2009, 03:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I do have a Question. Are you checking ALL items. Specifically, what about
1. MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE: Applicant, my fiancee, has never been married before. I was, but it refers to the applicant. Should she still check that ?
2. TERMINATION of PREVIOUS MARRIAGE: Again refers to the applicant. She has never been married. I was and have a divorce decree (which she has and I had submitted on my K1 petition with the USCIS) ?
Should she check that as well. I have read that you should check everything or they make you. The checklist is just an acknowledgement that I am aware you ask for all these documents (which would apply to me needless to say) to be brought to the interview

Interesting question. Obviously every item on the checklist isn't applicable to every person so I would probably put N/A next to the check box. But go with your intuition.

Karri

Female

India

1/18/2009 16:42

Is there anyone that submitted packet 3 to New Delhi without waiting for it to arrive in the mail? How did you handle the checklist since there are no boxes to check on the form online?

Karri

Female

India

1/18/2009 13:11

QUOTE (dilbert30 @ Jan 18 2009, 12:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Thanks Parul you are of great help here.

When I read the Delhi US embassy website, my understanding is that you will need to submit :
http://newdelhi.usem...acket309k1.html

1. DS 230Part1
2. Packet 3 check list.

Can I submit it now to the embassy, even before my approved petition reaches the US consulate. THe reason I asking this

My petition was approved on the 14th of Jan. I am traveling to India - had booked my tix last month to meet her end of this month. She and her family are going to be with me in the south from the end of Jan to middle of Feb. There is a high likely hood that her P3 is mailed to her Delhi address in the first week of Feb.
What are my options to avoid any delay in getting an interview since we are going to be in Delhi after the 15th?

I am getting back to the US in the week of the 23rd and would like to see if there is any (I know remote) possibility for her to travel with me or at least as soon as possible and avoid further delays.

You should not send it in until you confirm the embassy has your case. There are three things you need.
1. DS 230 Part 1
2. Packet 3 check list
3. Sworn statement from sponsor (at bottom of checklist) - you need the NVC case # for this before you can consider sending it in.

Karri

Female

India

1/18/2009 12:27

QUOTE (classicrock68 @ Jan 18 2009, 01:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Dilbert - sorry for the confusion. All I was referring to was that you can call DOS and get the information that you can get from the Consulate (except that it may be next to impossible to get anything from the consulate). For instance, they can tell you if packet 3 has been mailed to you, whether it has been received if you have mailed it back, etc. etc.

Parul/Karri/Dilbert/CJVasani/Siyaram/others - I was looking at DS 156 and had the following questions. Hoping you guys can shed some light..

Here goes
Q14. National Identification Number --- My fiancee has an Election Commission of India ID Card and also, something called the PAN card (Permanent Account Number). What did you put there ?

Q22. When Do You Intend to Arrive in the US ?
I am assuming you don't know as it depends on the outcome of the interview. So, leave it BLANK ?

Q28. Who Will Pay for your Trip ?
I plan to go down and bring her here and pay for both of us. Should she say Herself or Myself and Fiance. If my fiancee says, she will pay... will they ask for proof ? Again,she will not have bought the ticket at this point.

Q32 Do you intend to work in the US ? Do you say Yes or No ? Example form on VJ says Yes and with work authorization, employer unknown.
I am trying to tie this question to #22 on DS 230, which says to list your employment history and then at the bottom asks In what occupation do you intend to work in the US ( I put N/A there).

Last but not the least,
Q34. Names and Relationships of Persons Traveling with you ? Example form says NONE. But I plan to go down after her interview to bring her back here. Should she then say, my name/fiance, right ?

Sorry, for the long list of questions. Appreciate any help/input you can provide.
Thanks

Sorry I haven't gotten to that form yet, Currently working on packet 3 requirements and trying to figure out what I need to bring over his family for the wedding, I'm buried alive in paperwork!

Edited by Karri, 18 January 2009 - 10:05 AM.

Karri

Female

India

1/18/2009 10:04

Whoa, I wasn't expecting such a big response, awesome

What do you do with DS230 Part II ? Do you just leave it blank and send it in or not bother printing at all?

QUOTE (dilbert30 @ Jan 15 2009, 12:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

AFTER NOA2

Beneficiary / Petitioner
1) Petitioner Call NVC to determine if case has reached NVC - Karri/ClassicRock - please include number for the call

2) Petitioner - Wait for NVC letter and track DHL - how do we know tracking #? Classic Rock

1- I posted this in the Sept thread just now
2- I have this info also but haven't posted it yet

Karri

Female

India

1/15/2009 17:26

Ok just to clarify that means that in packet 3 there is:

a checklist that you need to show that you have all required items
DS230 Part I, what do you do with Part II ?
A statement from beneficiary that they sign

You don't have to pay fees at this time?

Karri

Female

India

1/14/2009 20:57

Ok I'm going to be a dork and answer my own question. After much navigating on the Embassy website I finally hit the jackpot!

Packet 3

Packet 4

These can be accessed through the guides, forms, and documents page here: Forms

Karri

Female

India

1/14/2009 20:32

National Visa Center (Dept of State)

Hi guys,

I'm still confused on what's in packet 3 and 4 for New Delhi? Can someone who has been there recently for their interview please clarify? We are a K-1.

Karri

Female

India

1/14/2009 19:50

NVC Process for K1 visas

Hi guys, I'm trying to research ahead for what will happen after the NOA2 is generated for the K1 visa and I'm confused about the NVC process. So after a week or so you can call the auto attendant at the NVC and type in your receipt #? If it's been entered, it will then tell you what your NVC case # is? Then what happens? Does the NVC send anything to the petitioner or beneficiary or does the beneficiary receive something (packets) from the consulate only? Also the auto attendant will tell you when it gets forwarded to the consulate? How do you know when it arrives at the consulate? Do you have to call the embassy?

Thanks =)

Edited by Karri, 26 September 2008 - 09:18 PM.

Karri

Female

India

2008-09-26 21:17:00

I-134 Affidavit of Support Oath Part

Can someone please update the K1 guide? Bottom part step 4. It could be confusing to people as it states we still need it notarized in that section.

What to send to your fiance(e) once the I-129F is approved (Receive NOA2):
4. I-134 Affidavit of Support form. Ensure it is notarized (by a US Notary Public), with all required supporting evidence. Begin collecting the required information ahead of time, as it can often take several weeks to collect it all.

Karri

Female

India

2009-01-09 18:56:00

I-134

Hi guys, sorry I couldn't find if this was already discussed as there are a bazillion topics on this form.

Can anyone please tell me if the date submitted for question 10 is the NOA1 date or what?

Karri

Female

India

2009-01-10 07:56:00

I-134

check out the example form for this. You leave both boxes unchecked and put N/A - K-1 Fiance visa etc.

Karri

Female

India

2009-01-10 07:11:00

WOW-Same day response!

You are lucky. I emailed mine last Friday, got the automated response and am still waiting for a response. There was a holiday on Monday though I hope they respond soon! =)

Karri

Female

India

2009-01-28 20:07:00

Requesting tax transcripts from IRS

Interesting...I've ordered mine about two weeks ago and haven't seen them yet! Then again there was a big snow storm that could have delayed the mail lol so I will keep my fingers and toes crossed that it will get here soon. =)

Karri

Female

India

2009-01-28 20:05:00

New Delhi Interview excessive document request

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your SO. I'm only at the beginning stages right now but I'm getting really nervous for the interview part! Please keep us posted on your journey. <hugs>

Karri

Karri

Female

India

2008-10-17 21:14:00

National Visa Center (Dept of State)

Police Certificate

What is considered a 'Location'?

My fiancee has lived in several cities (all within the state of Rio de Janeiro) and different addresses in those cities (maybe 4 in total) since she was 16. Does she just need one Federal Police report or one from each city or ???

er1c

Male

Brazil

2007-08-13 09:23:00

Forms for Visa K1 confusion

QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Sep 28 2007, 11:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Does the embassy have these forms? The DS-156 is a form for the embassy so you might look at their web site. Some embassies have you file the form(s) electronically

Here should be all the forms you need;

http://www.embaixada...amp;itemmenu=58

Brasil requires a few extra than most I believe...

Some of them you can download and print but you cannot save them to your computer. The DS-156 (I believe) requires you do it online.

er1c

Male

Brazil

2007-09-28 10:35:00

Brazil Police Certificate (freak out time)

My finacee already has her police certificates. They were issued by both the Federal and SECRETARIA DE SEGURANÇA PÚBLICA. They both told her that she had to go to the Cartório and have them stamp it.

She says that the certificates are official and not xeroxed. Why would she have to go to the Cartório? I am VERY nervous because the instructions specifically state "The certificates issued by “Cartório” or “Fórum” are NOT, repeat, NOT acceptable, in any circumstances".

She *just* recieved Package 4 today and our interview is on the 27th. I doubt there is time to have the certificates re-issued if they gave us the wrong ones...

Anybody have any knowledge on this????

Thanks!
Eric

er1c

Male

Brazil

2007-11-13 21:10:00

DS-157 concerns female applicants?

Why would you not?

amykathleen2005

Female

England

2010-09-24 10:12:00

Passport in the Laundry...

MEN!!! LISTEN WHEN YOUR WOMEN TELL YOU SOMETHING IS IMPORTANT!

amykathleen2005

Female

England

2010-10-02 19:40:00

Flying into the UK

I am actually quite intrigued by it. How can it be possible? Apparently it is!

They were doing construction and I believe had rerouted everyone around to another baggage area for domestic flights, therefore bypassing customs.

amykathleen2005

Female

England

2010-09-03 10:43:00

Flying into the UK

Last time I was at Manchester I just was able to walk in. No one wanted to see any passports, etc. That was when they were doing construction about 2 years ago. I even went up to the guard to be sure that I hadn't accidentally missed something and he said I could just go.

Edited by amykathleen2005, 30 August 2010 - 09:31 AM.

amykathleen2005

Female

England

2010-08-30 09:30:00

Londoners, question about province

We put North Yorkshire, not that it is technically a state or province, but it is close.

amykathleen2005

Female

England

2010-10-10 13:56:00

Country Portals

One portal, but my husband insists I need to keep the English flag (although it really is my account.....lol).

amykathleen2005

Female

England

2010-11-11 22:56:00

Although there are many people who have been able to go through without a vaccine transcription there are also several who were given RFE's for not having vaccines completed (although they were) which put their application behind. Personally and for my peace of mind we had ours transcribed for $45 assuring us a smooth process, even if it might have been superfluous. The IO had the vaccine transcriptions that we sent in in our file at the AOS interview, so at least they thought enough of them to include them.

Edited by amykathleen2005, 12 November 2010 - 10:28 AM.

amykathleen2005

Female

England

2010-11-12 10:28:00

They will grant you the K-1 without all the vaccinations done, but there should have been a notation on the paperwork Knightsbridge gave to you which mentions if they are completed or not.

amykathleen2005

Female

England

2010-11-11 19:33:00

You K-1 medical should be valid for one year so if you file AOS quickly enough it will be sufficient. They should have given you a copy of your vaccine list at the medical (if not bring your own records). When filing for AOS you should just need to get the vaccines transcribed by a civil surgeon to say they are completed. As far as I know the vaccines needed should not change.

amykathleen2005

Female

England

2010-11-11 18:22:00

You can apply for a general Advanced Parole with your AOS application. It is free so no harm doing it. You'll probably be approved around 60 days after you submit it. You can also apply for emergency AP where you would get an Infopass appointment at your local service center and they can issue it on the spot if you can show the nature of your emergency.

amykathleen2005

Female

England

2010-11-04 18:58:00

SO EXCITED! We are FINALLY getting married tomorrow. It's been nearly two years since we first started the process -- we started, and then we broke up, and then got back together, and filed, and got tripped up by a RFE, and got the visa, and then Julian missed his flight but we are now both here together, in our new house and tomorrow we get married in front of our friends and family.

I could not be more happy than I am right now.

Good luck! Have a fun day!

amykathleen2005

Female

England

2010-12-17 17:21:00

Sorry, I should have reread there. Lots of things on my mind at the minute. Posted Image

Now you have an extra tidbit of info for when you file for AOS...... Posted Image

amykathleen2005

Female

England

2010-11-11 18:15:00

What is AP - so many acronyms I feel like I'm in the military! Well, I'm now a military subcontractor so I better get used to it!

My fiancee was also checking the courier website after she knew the knightsbridge doctor had received everything she had asked for following the medical and interview. She did get an email a couple weeks after the doctor acknoledged by phone receipt of everything, the email stated our K1 case was in final review so that was when the courier website really got checked often. The indication of package enroute came on Nov 2 I think, and package a day later.

Advanced Parole. Once you enter the US on a K-1 visa you cannot leave again without forefitting your status. You must get married, and file AOS before you are able to leave the country with Advanced Parole. You just fill out an application and send it off with your AOS application and then 60 days later or so you have permission to leave the US while your AOS application is still pending.

amykathleen2005

Female

England

2010-11-11 08:58:00