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PhilippinesDS-160 Submission

That sucks, but curiously it seems my fiance who is visiting me for Christmas doesn't need any type of visa or visa waiver to visit England.


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2013-11-05 15:22:00
PhilippinesDS-160 Submission

if you ask me it should all be the same, but hey ho I guess they have their reasons.


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2013-11-05 12:14:00
PhilippinesDS-160 Submission

I dont mind being in this forum, its kind of cosy and I did get my answer too.  Thanks so much!!!!


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2013-11-05 12:07:00
PhilippinesDS-160 Submission

Hi Guys,  I have been seeing the DS-160 mentioned everywhere, but I'm not sure what that is.  Is it a form you fill in online after you receive the 3rd package from the embassy?  I am getting really confused.  Thanks for your help.


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2013-11-05 11:09:00
PhilippinesWill these items in my check-in luggage cause problems at the POE? Pls advice!

Will these cause problems at POE?

5 bath soap in original packaging
6 15g skin/allergy ointment,
Feminine napkins!

In the middle of packing now--would truly appreciate your replies! Thank you!





Things like that have  never caused a problem when I have visited the USA and I have visited numerous times.  I generally pack them in my suitcase as they have strict rules on how many mls you are allowed to take in your hand luggage. Another factor to consider is whether the ointment is a prescription ointment which will need to be declared.  Information on this link.   https://help.cbp.gov.../detail/a_id/67


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-28 10:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJust sent in I-129, very excited!

Hi I'm a newbie too.   I sent the 1-129f package in Sept received the noa1 shortly afterwards and have now just found out the noa2 has been approved.  It took all of 33 days from noa1 to noa2.  I hope it's as quick for you guys too!  Good luck!!heart.gif


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-30 08:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED: London

Thanks!!  That helps alot!


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2013-11-03 07:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED: London

Congratulations!!! I love a happy ever after!!  May I ask you reading through your threads, did you take a notarised statement with you and if so was it from your fiance, yourself or from both of you? 


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2013-11-01 14:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsgot our approved NOA2. what to do next?

Wow that is a long wait, longer than the NOA2 takes.  Thanks for the update and info!


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2013-11-04 12:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsgot our approved NOA2. what to do next?

Congrats!!! I am in the same position and was just going to ask the very same question.   Do we have to ring up or can we actually track it online and if so which link would we use?  Any help would be much appreciated!!!   Thanks guys.


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2013-11-03 20:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-129F Case Transfered from TSC to CSC. What is the approximate time it takes to get to NVC?

Not sure about CSC times, as I went through Texas, but you can go online to the USCIS to check the status of your case.   It normally changes to shipped to tell you it's on the way to the NVC.   The transit takes a few days. i think it shipped out from USCIS on the 7th Nov and arrived the 14th Nov, but there was a government holiday on the Monday and a weekend so that would have delayed the transit.  Hope that helps.


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2013-11-18 21:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCan NOA2 get approved so fast?

Congratulations.

 

I felt the very same way when it was approved in 33 days.  I kept thinking is this right?  I looked at waiting times at USCIS and it said up to 5 months, but then I got the hard copy of the NOA2 and realised it was true. It took around 10 days to be sent off to the NVC, they sent it on the 7th of November.  Don't know if they have received it with a holiday this Monday. I don't know how long it will be at NVC either, but I think I should hear from the consulate by the end of this month.  So we are around the same journey time!  Next it's the form filling and apparently the DS160 as forms seemed to have changed from around 7th of October, not to mention the thorough medical, police check, immunisation records etc!!  Yahoo!! lol.  Any way hope you get notice from the NVC sooner rather than later.


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2013-11-13 20:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsthis process is so hard :(

I feel for you. My fiance visited for Christmas and I had to say goodbye to him again on Friday, but we are remaining positive, now Christmas is over we can concentrate on the expense of the medical and  subsequent interview In London.  It's not forever and I'm just grateful he came over and made it a magical Christmas.


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2013-12-30 10:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMedical and VisaJourney.

We definitely will!!! Our prayers are with you!

Hi Mark and Tammy,

 

Just rang DOS and got my interview date over the phone it's on the 13th February, a letter is on the way apparently.  So I reckon yours will be the same!!  So excited now.


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-23 14:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMedical and VisaJourney.

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We definitely will!!! Our prayers are with you!

 


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-20 11:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMedical and VisaJourney.

I'm glad I was able to put your mind at ease, it was a pleasure talking to you in the waiting room and good luck with your progress

Yes it was great talking to you!!!  Another person from visajourney was there "Otter".I spoke to her in the other waiting room after my x ray and before going into the doctors office.   Have your results been passed on yet? It's the waiting for an update, so tense. . I sent my DS 160 and the readiness form (the one we were discussing), but no update on the CEAC as of yet?  Let me know when you get an update, please?!?!


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-17 11:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMedical and VisaJourney.

Well,  today I had the medical I had been fretting about for weeks. I sat in the waiting room anticipating the forthcoming chest x ray,  blood tests, physical and dreading them.   Then  a ray of sunshine through the clouds, when I  over heard someone discussing the radiographer and saying how they had heard that he was such a jolly chap, according to comments on visajourney!!!  

 

  I smiled and  engaged in conversation immediately. It was so nice to have a like minded individual there and such a comfort to know that VisaJourney isn't just a forum, it's an actual community,   Well done VJ for just being here for us all!!!                                                                                                                                                                                                  

 

 

 

 


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-15 19:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsReferred to Panel Physician - Alcohol Abuse

Im not a lawyer or immigration expert, but I did ask the doctor why the police certificate at interview as I was curious. Apparently, it's to see if there are any offences that relate to abuse of drugs or such..  I also looked at the fees before going injections, but I do notice they had different fees for different tests, including sputum, drug testing, probably drink testing

 

I think and like I said I am not an authority on any of this that they do test for these things if they are suspicious You don't seem to have been tested.  . I also think the doctor wanted the letter in your file so it backed up what you said.   Further more you were a student, my mum use to have a public house in Manchester city centre and I would be very surprised if I saw one sober student!

 

I hope this makes you feel a tiny bit better. I doubt one night that you regret will mar your life for ever.

 

 

 

I had my medical today and I brought up the fact that I was drunk when I received my charges as I didnt want there to be any grey areas when answering these forms, I dont want them to come back at me calling me a liar.

 

So i made it clear that although I was drunk when the charges took place it wasnt caused by alcohol. I was told to not overplay the alcohol element by my immigration advisor and I didnt, i mentioned it.

 

The doctor then proceeded to later ask me if I drank alot during this period, chucking firgures at me like 10 pints a week. I told him i cant drink 10 pints even if i wanted to and i dont drink pints anyway i drink spirits and probably the euivalent to about 3 pints a week in my first year of uni. Since then basically dont drink at all. But he seemed to write a passage about this driniking and i clarified with him that he was specifically asking for my first year of university which he confirmed.

 

Now im half expecting them to come back and call me an alcoholic or someone he needs rehibilatation to prove im not or some lengthy testing phase to prove i dont abuse alcohol. This was an isolated incident over 5 years ago where me being drunk contributed to me not moving away from the scene of the crime when i should have and does play a role in my reaction, whereby instead i just idled by like a tool. But by no means do i qualify as an alcoholic. I know what one of those is ive seen someone close to me die because of it but i hate hangovers and i go out once every three months at most now and never get more than quite tipsy since this tragic day in my life which will potentially ruin everything for me. I turn down going out all the time and basically gone off alcohol since.

 

That aside, if their going to claim I fall into this category when will i find this out. Is this something the medical physician will request prior to the interview or is it something the consular brings up.

 

anyone with experience of this process will be appreciated for any insight they can offer.

 

I did offer up a letter from my family gp that i have no history of alcohol abuse to him and he said to add it to the file which makes me believe that they are atleast considering me as one. Absolutely ridiculous if they do but i doubt there will be anything i can do to argue my case, just another injustice in my life I will suffer, im sure many others have been subjected to similar acts of misguided scrutiny, such is life.

 


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-24 18:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMy Fiance

Thanks Otter,  My cat will be ok as he loves my son just as much, but he does make me laugh.  Twice this week I have woken up and he has been lying on top of me whilst I am asleep!   

 

I just logged in and read your posts about the interview date, that's awful the not knowing.  It isn't as if they actually update the CEAC other than when they get the medical reports, so you have no way of knowing.

 

If it helps they had a date for me around 2 or 3 days after the medical reports got there.   They also have now sent me the letter. I received it on Monday, nearly a week later.  So I wouldn't be surprised if you get a letter either at weekend or early next week.  I will be eagerly looking at your posts to see an update. Good luck!!!

I've been getting a bit sad lately thinking about  how my family will miss me and stuff. I'm also leaving behind my two cats as well. I know my family can understand that I'm going to visit and stuff, that we can skype, but I feel sad that my poor cats will have no idea where I've gone, one of my cats always sleeps near me and she meows looking for me even if I leave her for the day or something. sad.png

 

Good luck for your interview though! I'm sure it'll be okay ^^ I'm having difficulty trying to get my actual interview date as DOS changed their policy about that or something. Told me to call NVC but they just told me to contact London who are impossible to contact because their phone number just sends you in a circle ugh!!

 

I have a lot of happy days like talking to my fiance about what we're going to do when we get there (he wants to take me to concerts and conventions with him, tells me he has a suprise for me that like, all his family and friends know but not me!! I really wish I knew what it was rofl.gif ) but like today was a sad day because I am frustrated about wanting to find out my interview date and knowing I have to wait around for the letter! And I'm worried because I read about people here on VJ who got their letters too late or not at all, and I of course don't want to miss it and deal with the hassle of rescheduling! I've emailed the embassy and NVC and waiting for their reply. Very stressful! sad.png

 

But it's all worth it, like you said smile.png Every day that goes by is a day closer to being with our fiancés. And once we get our travel card things we can go home and visit loved ones so everything will be okay ^^

 

Best of luck! Will be hoping everything goes great for you on interview day! biggrin.png

 

 


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-31 09:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMy Fiance

Aw, he sounds lovely. I understand completely how you're feeling. Leaving children and in my case, grandchildren, close friends, people who have been part of my life for many years. Yes, there have been times when i thought, why am i putting myself through this! Then I look at my husbands lovely face and listen to his calming voice and know that I can't be without him. We're lucky in that I will still have my home here in Ireland to spend our holidays in. The whole visa process certainly takes its toll on us but we'll be all the stronger for it. Good luck.

Holidays in Ireland sound wonderful!   I have been fortunate to see a few parts of it, including  kissing of the Blarney Stone.  My son is 24 and I know he is capable of looking after himself, but mothers never stop worrying, its inbuilt in us.  I am fortunate enough to gain 2 more wonderful son's and I couldn't be happier about that.  Good luck!


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-31 09:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMy Fiance

That is sweet! Sometimes it's just the small things that remind us why we are going through this.

It is and he is just such a wonderful man.


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-31 09:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMy Fiance

Ok, this isn't a discussion about the visa process.  I just wanted to share something with you all.  Recently I have been going through the process of trying to obtain a K1 visa.  If you are going through that or some similar kind of visa process and separated from your fiance or your spouse you will know how it feels.  Lots of lonely days, lots of days in limbo, lots of sad days, joyous days and everything else that  can be conceived in between. Let's be honest here it is a rollercoaster of emotions!!

 

Anyway, today I was feeling quite emotional, my interview is due shortly, obviously the anxiety of whether it will go in our favour or not so I can be with the love of my life, coupled with the realisation I might be leaving  my only son and cat behind is pretty hard.

 

 

 Today In between my calls to my patients, I hopped online to be with my fiance who was visiting his son's in Philadelphia, I was still feeling quite torn.   He then turned around to me and said the boys and I have been shopping today for you.  I said, "Really, what did you buy?"  He showed me,  they had bought, crumpets (not sure they are from England as the sell by date is April), Heinz baked beans and HP sauce.    It just reiterated to me why I love my fiance so much. Not the first time he has done this. He bought me a kettle for my visits, a hair dryer and all my toiletries so I would feel at home and not have to bring heavy bags. He is so compassionate, loving and thoughtful.

 

What I am trying to say, probably not very eloquently is that yes it's hard through this process, so many emotions  with making the transition, but it's worth it!!!


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-25 22:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved!

Thank you to everyone who answered my many questions. My visa was approved today!

 

My London embassy experience went very smoothly and I got myself all worked up for nothing. Don't panic! 

 

If anyone wants to hear about my interview questions or my process please ask anything I want to help anyone that I can, I realise its a stressful process!

Congratulations!!!  I am so happy for you.  I have mine on Thursday and like you I am worked up and I can't  really rationalise why. I am very interested to hear your experience and hear about the questions you were asked. I will look at the link for the reviews and hopefully yours will be there. Once again congrats, go celebrate!


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-10 20:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCEAC Status - Application Error

Mine has started working again. Still says last update was Feb 12th. Hoping for a interview date this week smile.png

Just to let you know when I sent in my ds160 and readiness form it didn't update. It didn't update when I got an interview date either.  The only time it updated in any shape or form was around 5 days after the medical, but the status was still in remained in  ready. I'm guessing that was because they were updating the system  to say they had received the results.  It will stay in Ready for you now probably until after your interview, so don't worry about nothing happening on the CEAC, it seems to be the "norm", but doesn't stop you from receiving your much anticipated date.  Good luck!!


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-17 20:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCEAC Status - Application Error

it has been updated for you guys but for me still in ready and no updated date either....so miserable

It has been accessed but not updated with any new status!  We do both expect updates this week as they have our passports after interview.  I think it depends which stage of the process you are at to be honest.  Be brave I'm sure you will get the news that you have been waiting for shortly and good luck!!


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-17 20:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCEAC Status - Application Error

Haha restarting it worked, thank you tongue.png

Still says ready, case says updated today somehow (even though they're not working today xD)   Can't wait for it to turn to issued! 

Yeah I find that strange that it has been updated for me yesterday and for you today. I am wondering if they have data inputters working during the night or something? 


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-17 19:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCEAC Status - Application Error

Mine still says application error tongue.png Tried on my Iphone, google chrome and internet explorer. Maybe the CEAC website doesn't like me haha!

Try restarting your computer its definitely working!


Mine still says application error tongue.png Tried on my Iphone, google chrome and internet explorer. Maybe the CEAC website doesn't like me haha!

Try restarting your computer ..


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-17 17:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCEAC Status - Application Error

I just tried on my Iphone and It says still down sad.png

I'll check it on my computer though tongue.png is yours issued yet?

weirdest thing is it states there was activity on the 16th it says status update on 16th, but that was Sunday,and the website was down, so that is very strange.


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-17 17:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCEAC Status - Application Error

I just tried on my Iphone and It says still down sad.png

I'll check it on my computer though tongue.png is yours issued yet?

I went on google on my computer, it just says Ready still.


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-17 17:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCEAC Status - Application Error

Still not working, ds 160 form cant be completed either and my interview is tomorrow... Don't know what to do sad.png

ITS BACK UP!!!!!


I really wanted to fly on the 26th so it's kinda frustrating like, do I book my ticket while they're still available and hope I get my passport back in time (approved on Friday) or do I wait til I get my passport and hope there is still a flight available. If CEAC was up, seeing my status would probably give me an idea of when I'd get it (like, when it says issued I can probably safely assume I'll get it in a couple days) but since it's down it's really hard xD

(though when I was approved the lady did tell me they try their best to get it to you before your intended departure date so ^^)

I know they gotta do matinence but ahh please let it be back soon tongue.png



ITS BACK UP HUN!!


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-17 17:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCEAC Status - Application Error

I've been trying to access CEAC too! It makes me feel better that I'm not the only one having trouble, I though there was something wrong... So they were supposed to finish maintenance this weekend but today is a holiday in the US (it's President's Day so schools and government offices are closed, I think) so that's probably why it still doesn't work. It'll probably be up and running soon!

As for someone who said we're OCD... Maybe a little! :-P I do look at this forum and information every day. I guess we're just anxious to be with our partners! I try to be patient but it's hard... Long distance relationships are tough and the sooner we can be together the better!

Cheers everyone! (btw, don't feel depressed, I'm sure it'll work tomorrow!!)

I agree with you.  I'm not in a rush to find out about my visa as I was approved last week. I am just waiting to find out when my passport will be returned. I am just merely anxious for the people who have booked flights to be with their loved ones shortly.  And I know people may say they should not have made plans but love always rules the heart not the head and after such a long, anxious wait and being apart for such a long time I can totally understand that. I am not rushing off, I have things to tie up here, but I do understand why people  want to be able to access the information as it is their whole future's.  Lets hope that it's up and running shortly, so people can get the news they are awaiting.

 

One last point, I didn't see any notice on their website, when I looked, to say how long it would be down for and that in itself must cause a lot of stress and anxiety for people. I guess it all boils down to the not knowing.


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-17 12:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCEAC Status - Application Error

Its the 16th of Feb here in the US and its still giving me that exact same message application error

As it is in England, but they have to do it sometime and weekend is the best time whist their employees or off work, :)  I know it's a waiting game, but I doubt their systems will update until Tuesday any way.  


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-16 09:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCEAC Status - Application Error

people, are you still getting the same error on ceac website?? and can you tell me from where I can start a new topic? I am new in this forum. plz help I am sooo worried :'(

Go to the forums section and then pick the visa or procedure that relates to you, if you select it, it will give you the opportunity to start a new topic.


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-16 09:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCEAC Status - Application Error

CEAC still down, this is ridiculous!

Yes it seems it still is.  I guess  hypothetically, it could be down until Tuesday, but I doubt that will happen. Probably be up and running by tomorrow. :)


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-15 20:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCEAC Status - Application Error

I'm not very technical but I was never able to get our CEAC status via Windows Explorer. When I tried I always got an error message and therefore had to use Chrome instead. Give it a try yourself though - I may be wrong.

Unfortunately not, I have tried both and both are giving error messages. It's maintenance work and it seems to be continuing.  I guess because it's a "Bank Holiday", Presidents Day on Monday I hear,  it would seem an ideal time to do work on the site.  Might be wrong, but it would make sense.


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-15 19:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCEAC Status - Application Error

Use chrome
I confirm the issue In ie and I confirm chrome has no issues

I have just used Chrome and it seems to have the same issue.  Not sure when it is back up, it say's on here 1am Eastern time, 15th of Feb and I think I may be right in thinking that would be 6am GMT, but it's still not up, unless of course I read that wrong!


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-15 09:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa at hand

I checked IV and it says READY but when i checked NIV it says NO STATUS.

From what I can remember it goes from Ready to AP to Issued although it may go from Ready to AP to Ready to issued and as our fellow visa journey friend pointed out you dont need to check the other site. Congratulations and good luck with the next leg of your journey!


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2014-07-24 22:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa at hand

I checked IV and it says READY but when i checked NIV it says NO STATUS.

From what I remember it goes to ready then to AP then to issued, It might go from ready to ap, to ready and issued, but which ever way it will get issued. And as a fellow visa journey colleague pointed out, you do not need to check the other site.  Good luck with your next leg of the journey and congratulations!!!


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2014-07-24 21:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 filers?

Not yet! apparently DOS is not giving out interview dates over the  phone anymore, unfortunately. (Called DOS who told me this, was told to call NVC, who told me to contact London)  

 

My CEAC status has changed twice since the medical, one probably was because of the embassy receiving my medical results, and then it has also changed today, I'm hoping that means they have mailed out my interview letter or something ! tongue.png

 

Good luck! I'll let you know when I get my interview date ! biggrin.png

Just noticed your post, my status only changed once which was when the medical was received, hasn't changed since.  I'm not worried though now i have my date.  Next thing is to pay the fees. x


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-05 04:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 2013 Filers

Hi,if this helps I filed in September received my NOA1 in late Sept and have now received my NOA2, it took 33 days. I was shocked as it did say that the wait could be up to 5 months. As of yet I haven't heard anything regarding NVC,I'm fearing it may slow things down a tad.  As soon as I hear anything I will update my time line and  also post  to share my experience  with others.  Good luck to everyone!


shell20FemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-31 21:51:00