ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
USCIS Service CentersEarly November filer
I'm Vermont service center and it def was longer than the 5.5 month estimated wait:/
cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-06-06 17:12:00
USCIS Service CentersEarly November filer

Based on USCIS CSC processing times, not that accurate.
 
Effective March 31, 2013, USCIS shows CSC a processing time of 5 months. Mine was 7 months, given that I had an RFE, but was approved 2 weeks later after response.

we got put NAO2 on June 3rd!!? Only took 7 months?? but soo happy regardless ??
cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-06-06 16:35:00
USCIS Service CentersEarly November filer
How accurate are the dates estimated for the noa2 on the timelines?
cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-05-10 06:56:00
USCIS Service CentersEarly November filer

 
I received NOA1 Nov 13,2012 and there has been someone same NOA1 date that has been approved so I am right there with you. It is so frustrating just having to wait and anxiety does not help either. Good Luck hoping we hear something soon

Beyond frustrating lol I've never wanted anything more to happen and I feel helpless to do anything good luck to you too!:)
cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-05-09 05:47:00
USCIS Service CentersEarly November filer

http://www.visajourn...tion=2&sortby=2 You may track all the approvals here. Although this is just a portion of the world wide petition process, it kinda gives you the idea.

Thank you so much that's really helpful!! ??
cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-05-09 05:44:00
USCIS Service CentersEarly November filer

WAC is for CSC and EAC is for Vermont.

Ty :)

I keep seeing in other posts that Vermont has slowed quite a bit does anyone know anything abt that?
cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-05-09 05:19:00
USCIS Service CentersEarly November filer
I'm even more confused now lol my noa1 said Vermont o.o
cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-05-09 05:15:00
USCIS Service CentersEarly November filer

Got an RFE today. Most wac numbers that I follow for Nov 5 in my USCIS portfolio either got an RFE or approval today. :) 


I feel like a dummy :s lol what's a WAC number ? My case starts with an EAC and congrats on your case update :)

Edited by cluvsr, 09 May 2013 - 04:59 AM.


cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-05-09 04:56:00
USCIS Service CentersEarly November filer
I'm a Vermont service center case and I'm just wondering if any November filers have received their noa2 yet I'm getting more and more anxious and I'd like to rest my mind a bit so if any November filers could post and let me know their progress that would be great :)
cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-05-09 04:45:00
United KingdomLondon 2012- K1s from NOA2 to interview thread
[quote name="Nich-Nick" post="6529090" timestamp="1379966034"]

Thank you thank you thank you!!! =D


cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-09-23 15:31:00
United KingdomLondon 2012- K1s from NOA2 to interview thread

my fiancé and I are having a ridiculous time trying to pay for his visa his interview is Thursday and still no luck everything I read says its on the appointment letter and I see no directions on doing it the embassy website isn't any help we feel like we are going in circles. does it absolutely have to be paid for before hand or can he pay that day?? if it must be before can someone please send me a link to where it must be paid.


cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-09-23 13:56:00
United KingdomLondon 2012- K1s from NOA2 to interview thread

There's been many similar threads started in the last week with the topic I got my NOA2--Now what?? If all the questions are in one thread, people may find the information they need more easily. I'll start off with some general information specific to London K1s.


Advance preparation for the London part of the K1 process
When your NOA2 is near, its a good time to start your preparation.

Petitioner:






  • Order your tax transcripts. Only the most recent tax return is required, but you can order three years at a time for free from the IRS. Tax transcripts are summaries of your whole tax return provided free by the IRS. They can't be faked because it's a copy/summary of your whole tax return picture, basically certified by the IRS because it's issued by them. That's why you don't have to include any 1040, Schedules, W2s or 1099s if you send a transcript. They are free from the IRS. Transcripts take the place of sending a complete tax return.

    If you call 1-800-908-9946 (the transcript line) , there is an automated system for ordering transcripts. You'll have to enter your Social Security number and the numbers of your street address. It will generate an automated request to mail your transcripts. You can also order online on the IRS website http://www.irs.gov/i...=232168,00.html

  • Start filling out the I-134 Affidavit of Support. It will have to be signed and mailed to the UK the slow way. Get familiar with the form. When the NOA2 is received is a good time to finalize it with the supporting documents and get it in the mail.
  • Don't obsess printing Skype logs, emails, photos, or Facebook status. London does not want to look at that. Really they don't. London does not want to see a copy of your I-129F petition or NOA2. They got that in the file from NVC.
UK beneficiary:

  • Get some passport photos taken. You will eventually need
    2 US sized for the Embassy
    1 UK sized for the police certificate
    1 either size for the visa medical exam.
    (and for AOS in the US, 6 more US sized photos)

    You can take your own and size it using this uploader tool from the Dept of State. Scroll halfway down the page. http://travel.state....toreq_5333.html Save the jpg file and print at home or at a photo place. Also available at Snappy Snaps, Photo-Me booths, Jessops, Gould's Pharmacy (by the embassy), near the Bond St Tube station (Oxford St) which is closest Tube to the medical exam.





  • Go to your NHS doctor and get the immunizations you will need for Adjustment of Status. You can get a K1 visa without having any shots, but you will need them before AOS. Its really wise to take care of it before getting to the US so you can aviold civil surgeon hassles and $$$. Many NHS doctors will do them for free, but they are not obligated to do so for immigration purposes. If you had these shots as a child, Tdap/Td must be no longer than 10 years ago or you have to do them again. Get the shots documented by your doctor to take to your visa medical exam. Heres the shots needed for 19 through 59 years of age:
    Td or Tdap - Maybe not available in the UK, so get DT, DTP or DtaP and it will be accepted for AOS
    MMR (if born in 1957 or later) Get a second shot 4 wks later if you have time
    Varicella Not routinely given in the UK ; a history of having chickenpox excuses you from the shot. They take your word for it at the visa medical exam.
    Influenza - During flu season only, October 1 through March 31. This was a new recommendation dated November 2010 for all ages over 6 months. Older lists will say flu shots for over age 50. It changed.



  • Order your police certificate. It takes some preparation because you need a passport photo signed off on by somebody officialish whos known you two years. Heres the application. Read the instructions. A police certificate is good for 12 months. Must take it to medical exam. http://www.acpo.poli...cation_Form.pdf
  • Look at your passport and make sure it will have 8 months remaining after visa issuance. If not get it renewed now. If you've damaged it or gotten it wet, it will need to be renewed.
  • Study the list of original documents London wants you to bring to the embassy and get those in hand or ordered. http://london.usemba..._documents.html
    Make photocopies of any document you want back. They will verify the original and file the photocopy.
Ready, Set, Go!! - Ask your questions or post your tips...........


There's been many similar threads started in the last week with the topic I got my NOA2--Now what?? If all the questions are in one thread, people may find the information they need more easily. I'll start off with some general information specific to London K1s.


Advance preparation for the London part of the K1 process
When your NOA2 is near, its a good time to start your preparation.

Petitioner:






  • Order your tax transcripts. Only the most recent tax return is required, but you can order three years at a time for free from the IRS. Tax transcripts are summaries of your whole tax return provided free by the IRS. They can't be faked because it's a copy/summary of your whole tax return picture, basically certified by the IRS because it's issued by them. That's why you don't have to include any 1040, Schedules, W2s or 1099s if you send a transcript. They are free from the IRS. Transcripts take the place of sending a complete tax return.

    If you call 1-800-908-9946 (the transcript line) , there is an automated system for ordering transcripts. You'll have to enter your Social Security number and the numbers of your street address. It will generate an automated request to mail your transcripts. You can also order online on the IRS website http://www.irs.gov/i...=232168,00.html

  • Start filling out the I-134 Affidavit of Support. It will have to be signed and mailed to the UK the slow way. Get familiar with the form. When the NOA2 is received is a good time to finalize it with the supporting documents and get it in the mail.
  • Don't obsess printing Skype logs, emails, photos, or Facebook status. London does not want to look at that. Really they don't. London does not want to see a copy of your I-129F petition or NOA2. They got that in the file from NVC.
UK beneficiary:

  • Get some passport photos taken. You will eventually need
    2 US sized for the Embassy
    1 UK sized for the police certificate
    1 either size for the visa medical exam.
    (and for AOS in the US, 6 more US sized photos)

    You can take your own and size it using this uploader tool from the Dept of State. Scroll halfway down the page. http://travel.state....toreq_5333.html Save the jpg file and print at home or at a photo place. Also available at Snappy Snaps, Photo-Me booths, Jessops, Gould's Pharmacy (by the embassy), near the Bond St Tube station (Oxford St) which is closest Tube to the medical exam.





  • Go to your NHS doctor and get the immunizations you will need for Adjustment of Status. You can get a K1 visa without having any shots, but you will need them before AOS. Its really wise to take care of it before getting to the US so you can aviold civil surgeon hassles and $$$. Many NHS doctors will do them for free, but they are not obligated to do so for immigration purposes. If you had these shots as a child, Tdap/Td must be no longer than 10 years ago or you have to do them again. Get the shots documented by your doctor to take to your visa medical exam. Heres the shots needed for 19 through 59 years of age:
    Td or Tdap - Maybe not available in the UK, so get DT, DTP or DtaP and it will be accepted for AOS
    MMR (if born in 1957 or later) Get a second shot 4 wks later if you have time
    Varicella Not routinely given in the UK ; a history of having chickenpox excuses you from the shot. They take your word for it at the visa medical exam.
    Influenza - During flu season only, October 1 through March 31. This was a new recommendation dated November 2010 for all ages over 6 months. Older lists will say flu shots for over age 50. It changed.



  • Order your police certificate. It takes some preparation because you need a passport photo signed off on by somebody officialish whos known you two years. Heres the application. Read the instructions. A police certificate is good for 12 months. Must take it to medical exam. http://www.acpo.poli...cation_Form.pdf
  • Look at your passport and make sure it will have 8 months remaining after visa issuance. If not get it renewed now. If you've damaged it or gotten it wet, it will need to be renewed.
  • Study the list of original documents London wants you to bring to the embassy and get those in hand or ordered. http://london.usemba..._documents.html
    Make photocopies of any document you want back. They will verify the original and file the photocopy.
Ready, Set, Go!! - Ask your questions or post your tips...........


Thank you sooo much!?
cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-06-03 21:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 August 2014 filers
Noa 1 Aug 7 PD, praying this goes quickly! Our daughter is 3 months now and we really want him home :)
cluvsrFemaleEngland2014-08-15 22:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUSCIS projected wait time

a lot of November filers are being approved lately at VSC you'll most likely have your NOA2 by the end of this month

I hope so??

a lot of November filers are being approved lately at VSC you'll most likely have your NOA2 by the end of this month

I hope so??
cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-05-17 16:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUSCIS projected wait time

I called the USCIS today I've been waiting 6 and a half months for my NOA2 and couldnt stand it anymore they surprisingly didnt give me any issues I expected to be brushed off and told to continue to wait but they told me my case was expected to be decided within 32 days. Has anyone been given information like this and how accurate is it usually. my NOA1 date is Nov 2


cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-05-17 13:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFinally NOA2 after 7 months!

Its been a long 7 months and we finally received our NOA2! now I have nooo idea what Im supposed to do next o.O


cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-06-03 19:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi-134 or i-864?
I'm working on my I-134 and I'm on the oath or affirmation of sponsor part and I'm confused what I'm supposed to put in the first box the signature and date spot are self explanatory lol but when I mouse over the first spot it says enter relationship and it makes no sense to me in relation to the rest of the sentences
cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-06-16 19:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi-134 or i-864?

I guess you didn't read it carefully then or go to the London embassy website instructions.
From the thread http://www.visajourn...terview-thread/
Post #1




3. Don't obsess printing Skype logs, emails, photos, or Facebook status. London does not want to look at that. Really they don't. London does not want to see a copy of your I-129F petition or NOA2. They got that in the file from NVC.

I -134 is your only duty. The rest is up to the beneficiary.


Post #6 (for the beneficiary)

London will send a letter to the UK beneficiary when they have received your file and are ready for you to apply for the visa. That letter will tell you to go to the website.

Here's where you start Instructions for Immigrant Visa (K) Applicants Applying for a Visa in London.
The forms are on the right. If you filled them in early, then you can post them off to London the day you get the letter. Don't send them before London has your case.


Maybe somebody else will walk you through this. Do you have a lawyer? Otherwise, the best place to learn is the UK forum and London website. You will get confused by other K1 member's consulates and VJ guidelines which are not specific to the procedure in London. Sorry I don't have time to go through it all for every person. All I can do is point you to info.




no I don't have a lawyer but you have been super helpful thank you so basically I get the I-134(s) together and send that and the copy of my i-129f file to my fiancé and wait for the London embassy to contact him? Then fill out the forms from the website?
cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-06-10 15:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi-134 or i-864?

I said try yours alone. He will turn it in with his documents at the first window to a document organizing clerical person. Then when he goes back to the second window (interviewing officer) that's who decides. If there is any question of your ability to support, then have a full i-134 and evidence from Dad to pull out as a back-up.

Have you read this London specific thread? http://www.visajourn...terview-thread/

The first post is a list of what to do right now. Post 6 explains more about the documents and "packet 3" and gives a link to the London embassy website instructions.



yes I've read that thread I'm just really confused abt if I'm supposed to call anyone or do anything other than fill out the i134 and send that and an original copy of my i129f to my fiancé
cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-06-10 12:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi-134 or i-864?

Correct. How much short of 100% of the poverty line are you? You might want to provide your stuff and see how it goes, then pull out Dad's I-134 only if they don't think yours is enough. People have been approved in London on only an employer letter, nothing else. Try it have have Dad's in your folder if needed.

I make about 25600 a year and 125% is 24412 so I'm a little bit over this year last year I only made 18k so my taxes don't show that I made enough so just to be safe we were gonna use my dad so do you think I should just use mine and skip my dads? And when do I submit the I-134? Do I just send it to my fiancé? The thread confuses me I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do next who do I call to start the next steps?

Correct. How much short of 100% of the poverty line are you? You might want to provide your stuff and see how it goes, then pull out Dad's I-134 only if they don't think yours is enough. People have been approved in London on only an employer letter, nothing else. Try it have have Dad's in your folder if needed.

I make about 25600 a year and 125% is 24412 so I'm a little bit over this year last year I only made 18k so my taxes don't show that I made enough so just to be safe we were gonna use my dad so do you think I should just use mine and skip my dads? And when do I submit the I-134? Do I just send it to my fiancé? The thread confuses me I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do next who do I call to start the next steps?
cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-06-10 12:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi-134 or i-864?

The I-134 is used for the K-1. No I-864 from anyone. London has its own procedures and will only need one sponsor, your dad's I-134 and supporting documents. See this thread about London >http://www.visajourn...terview-thread/

seems easy enough lol so does that mean I wont need any supporting evidence for myself such as letter from my employer and tax papers?


cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-06-09 21:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi-134 or i-864?

We recently received our NOA2 and its time to put my affidavit of support together and I'm confused on weather to fill out the I-134 and I-864 or to only fill out the I-864 I'm planning to use a co-sponsor just to be safe because I just barely make enough to sponsor my fiancé and its only because I recently started working a second job to bring in extra money so there's not a lot of recent paystubs to send as evidence, my father offered to co-sponsor to make sure our visa gets final approval.  Do I need to fill out the I-134 and have my dad fill out the I-864 or does my dad need to fill out the I-864 only??


cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-06-09 20:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdenied fiance visa

 
Cluvr, 
 
How did the doctor administer the drug test to your fiance? Was it through a blood test or a urine test?


urine
cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-10-16 22:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdenied fiance visa

So sorry to hear about this sad.png It's a shame the Federal government is so scared of pot. Not like it's crack or heroin, ya know? 
 
With my Visa type, my medical results would only be read at the point of border crossing/POE ... bags checked in and on the way to the plane, flight paid for, standing in the secondary inspection area at the customs gate. If I had come up positive (they send you with a sealed envelope that you receive a few days after your medical that you cannot open) I would have been turned away on the spot.
 
No one explicitly says there would be a drug test, but it is assumed by most people. They took blood, which I assumed would be used for drug and disease testing. The only thing I remember them asking me at my medical was if I was an "addict" of either drugs or alcohol, to which I said no. Sure, I'd smoked pot in the past (I had been clean for 6+ months at the time of my test out of paranoia) but I would never call myself an "addict." Personally, I'd be more concerned about a knees-on-backwards alcoholic coming to the US than a pot smoker... but that's representative of the current drug/political climate, and a whole different can of worms. 
 
It's time for you to really buckle down and figure out what your options are. You're getting a lot of good advice here. If he hasn't stopped smoking, get him to NOW, like today. Pot is fat soluble and remains in the body's lipids for quite awhile if he's a regular smoker. He should probably stay away from people who are smoking it indoors too, as he may not get stoned, but it has been known that trace amounts will show up in a test from secondhand inhalation. I don't think he actually has to go to any kind of therapy though; I've never heard that. It might look good upon re-application, that's all I can think of. 
 
 
** Just had a thought, and it's something he should keep in mind: Many, MANY jobs in the U.S. require a urine test to be hired, I'm sure you know that. Make sure he is well aware of that. If he's not totally put off from smoking at that point, that is. I haven't touched it in almost two years now I think, don't miss it... and I'm a twenty-something Canadian who partied every other night of the week. See where I'm going with this?
 
He can buy home drug tests and test himself to check his progress. It might not be as accurate as the ones medical centres will use, but it's a decent gauge. There's also this infographic that demonstrates just HOW LONG it takes for it to pass out of your body - it's no joke:
 
how-long-does-marijuana-stay.jpg
 
This doesn't mean he should stop smoking 30 days before he tests again. He should cut it completely for the sake of being with you and his child, ya dig?
 
Good luck to you guys and your little one - you'll be back together before you know it smile.png
















he quit immediately and doesn't intend to start again he knew he'd have to when he came to America I think it was more boredom and the fact that he's alone over there thank you for your helpful information :)

Here's a five year perspective on the London medical at Knightsbridge clinic--

The blood test is not for drugs ( or even HIV any more) It is for sexually transmitted diseases. The blood test given would not reveal drugs.

A drug screening is not routinely given. It is not part of the medical exam so no you wouldn't read about it on their website or most posts. But two forms ask about prior drug use. That or admitting to use recently or looking or smelling of weed can prompt them to order a drug test.

Some suggestions of what you can do.--

Call the Knightsbridge clinic and ask them what he can do (and where) over the next year to prove to them that he has rehabilitated himself. Attending any kind of drug rehab group or counseling would be a positive step. Drug screenings would be good evidence. But ask the clinic who will do the exam for a plan.

If you want to marry because of the baby, then get the UK marriage visa and go marry. Then when you start over, it is for a CR1 visa (2 year greencard). If by the time he enters the US, you have been married for two years, it will be the IR1 visa (10 year greencard). The application process is identical for either one.

Moving to the UK as a spouse is not easy since changes were recently made. He must make a certain income level and your status would take a number of years to become a permanent resident.











thank you nich-nick you've always been super helpful :D
cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-10-14 15:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdenied fiance visa

Hey OP, just wanted to give you my 2 cents.
 
 Do your research very well- if it turns out he can take tests every month (maybe at the doctor) and you will have a chance to apply in 1 year- that might not be so bad.
 
 I know it seems impossible now, but one year actually isn't that long. And if you can spend time together during that period with you going to England, that would be awesome. The rest of the time can be spent watching DVDs while on the phone together and stuff.
 
 The hardest part will be him missing his child's birth (Can anyone confirm that he cannot get a VWP? Alternatively, is there anything wrong with you heading over to England on a longer term visa and having the child there?). BUT, on the flip side, if your child is born in the US while he is in England, when he finally does get over to the US there and gets to live with you and meet his precious child, he will not take it for granted! He will probably be the best dad cos he's learnt from his mistakes the hard way and will see any time with you two, his family, as precious.
 
 You can get through this year. Your love can get you through the year, and then you can be together. But do your research to make sure it's all possible, and then be strong and supportive for each other over the course of the year. I've said a prayer for you guys, I truly hope this works out so your family can be together.







thank you for you encouraging words and it's a tough lesson but it's been learned from and it's killing him because he's always wanted children there's nothing he wouldn't do to make this right.
cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-10-14 15:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdenied fiance visa

 
He can apply, but would need to declare his previous visa refusal. His chances of receiving an approved ESTA are not zero, but are pretty damn close to it right now.
 
 
Scotland is part of the UK; the OP would need a visa to marry there just the same as they would in England, Northern Ireland or Wales.



we've ruled out me going there to get married I can't take 3 weeks off my manager won't approve that length of time so looks like we will be continuing the fiancé visa route :/
cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-10-14 15:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdenied fiance visa

 
This may not be a popular answer but...
 
Let me see if I understand you.  You are pregnant, work two jobs and will eventually have to resign from one of the two jobs because your fiance made you pregnant. (Irresponsible fiance?)  Your dad is going to sign up to be the co-sponsor because you don't make enough money to support your fiance even once he gets here.  Your fiance smokes weed the day before his medical. (Irresponsible fiance?) Oh come on now, who doesn't know that drug tests will be conducted at the medical exam?  Something just is not right here. 
 
So here are my questions:  Is your fiance working three jobs and supporting you?  Are there any plans for him to do this? 
 
He can afford to buy and smoke weed but you are struggling and can barely makes ends meet now.  In fact, you can't even support him when he gets here and that's why your dad is going to be the co-sponsor.  Are you sure you want to get yourself into this situation?  Sure, you might love him but...think about it.
 
I am not being judgemental but...Just saying.
 
Aloha Ke Akua










you are being judgmental he works 10-12 hour days 6-7 days a week occasionally smoked weed I took a second job because i wanted to try to qualify on my own but my dad offered to be back up just in case and I'm working towards my licensed optician and I don't think women should just be weak and depend on a man just because he makes good money which he does and he has made it clear he will send me whatever I need he's not some loser like you make him out to be and I'm not the type to take money from people just because I can I'm a big girl and I work hard I don't sit on my butt and apply for aid just because I qualify. Your not being helpful I was hesitant to even post originally because I didn't wanna deal with comments like yours

Edited by cluvsr, 14 October 2013 - 02:52 PM.

cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-10-14 14:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdenied fiance visa

 
During the physician's interview, did he admit that he was using pot?

he did when they said they were going to do the drug test next he knew it would be positive and came clean before hand he was hoping that being truthful would be better than answering questions after the fact
cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-10-13 21:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdenied fiance visa

you may want to consider going for a urine drug test every month for the next year... then you would have some documentation of being drug free for the whole year..

where can he go to do that? Are there companies that do it or would seeing a drug counselor be able to do that as part of treatment?
cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-10-13 20:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdenied fiance visa

 
I'm not saying they should outright tell us, but I would have thought testing for drugs was one of the reasons for the medical. The US takes a hard line against drug users.
 
OP, if you are going to get married in the UK next March, please make sure you obtain the correct visa to do so.


what is the correct visa??
cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-10-13 20:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdenied fiance visa

you could think of it this way -
 
he has to wait a year, regardless.
 
you could get married and file, with an interview popping up right around the year mark from the last medical exam.
 
what are your thoughts?





that's what I was hoping for his medical was July 10 we were thinking I go there in march get married I come home start my petition and everything should fall after his original medical and interview dates I just wasn't sure if my petition would be considered if he was still in the year period after his denial
cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-10-13 19:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdenied fiance visa

 
Generally those who  fail the medical don't come back and report it to the board, so you don see many cases here on VJ.  But this is a know fact by those who have been here on VJ for 5 years or more.  Some countries claim they are not tested, but that is a myth they just wasn't part of the group that came back negative.
 
It use to be a 3 year ban, but 2 years ago the government shorten it to 1.   So celebrate the fact that you'll only have to wait a year instead of 3.


thank you I feel a lot better ??

 
One thing that I have noticed and maybe why people haven't mentioned is. I don't think every applicant is asked these questions about drugs at the interview.
 
Seems too make sense you come up dirty and they ask to see if you will be honest or not. Cuz obviously if its in their urine or blood its recent (I believe what 60 days if in blood, 30 if in urine).
 
All you can do is prepare for the next year, and file again in a years either as a fiance' or married couple.I am
 
sorry for your delay, but that's all it is not a denial.






so getting married is okay then? I just don't wanna get married then find out it would have been better to wait
cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-10-13 19:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdenied fiance visa

To be fair, I've also never read anything about the medical being a drug-testing session either, but I would have assumed so without being told.

i read tons of person accounts trying to find out exactly what happens at the physical and no one mentioned it

Maybe it was more than just marijuana that they found in his system?

it was marijuana the doctor called him and told exactly what it was
cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-10-13 19:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdenied fiance visa

People do get through this but they had to prove to the US government that over a year period of time they had not used any drugs.
 
Where did you get the information that he could re-apply after a year period of time, if the embassy told him this than that is the case for him.  This would be the case if his medical showed illegal drug substance in his urine or blood.  That would also be the case if he admitted that he has used illegal drugs in his adult life.
 
Going thru the next process you'll will have 3 issues to overcome, one that your relationship is still valid, and two that the Beneficiary has taken steps to discontinue his use of illegal drugs. The third would be that your income could qualify for a household of 3 individuals.



he was told to reapply by the interviewer and my income will double by next year so it will be more than enough to qualify for 4 people (I have a daughter) and he's more than willing to do what ever it takes to be with me I just want to be sure we are getting all our ducks in a row
cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-10-13 18:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdenied fiance visa

Wow, really not judging here, but how can you guys not be aware of the drug testing at the physical??? There are many discussions of this topic on here almost weekly, you should have had knowledge of this and warned him of the tests... Sorry to hear about this happening to you both... I hope you get through this quick as possible, 12 months will seem like a long time, but the rewards are coming!!!!!

i never read anything that said it was part of the physical and I read a lot I guess I just didn't read the correct forums
cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-10-13 18:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdenied fiance visa

ok - so he was flat out denied under section 212(a)(1)(4)(4) of the US LAW governing immigration adjudication processes.
 
IMO, do more research on that, as it will outline what that section is all about.
 
IMO, up at
http://www.uscis.gov...0-0-0-2006.html
http://www.uscis.gov...0-0-0-2006.html
http://www.uscis.gov...0-0-0-2006.html
 
he falls into 'that' category' - ie -
 
In general.-Any alien-
(part iv) - who is determined (in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services) to be a drug abuser or addict, is inadmissible.
 
 
That's it, full stop.  But that's just my opinion.  I'm not a lawyer, nor do I play one on TV or podcast.














so is it a no period forever? I should start trying to move there? Do people go through this and eventually get a visa or is it pretty impossible?

Edited by cluvsr, 13 October 2013 - 05:38 PM.

cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-10-13 17:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdenied fiance visa

upload it to tinypic.com
then use the img tag url given to you.
 
 


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cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-10-13 15:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdenied fiance visa

on interview day, he was giving some paper or papers.
 
Scan the papers, redact his personal info, and post here in yer topic - someone can vette what's what, for you.

how do I post a pic?
cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-10-13 15:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdenied fiance visa

Just filing a new petition will not grant him a visa, he muss now prove to the US government ha he is not a  chronic smoker of illegal drugs.  The proof on this will be on his end.  How he does that, is by means of suggestion that have been given to you.
 
 

so he needs testing and therapy and I start the petition again after the year mark or can I start it in say 6 months so that it'll be after the year point of his medical?
cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-10-13 15:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdenied fiance visa

What about living with him for a couple years?  England isn't so bad.  Maybe you could be a dentist, I'm guessing they don't need school there.. ha ha.  Ok joking aside, it sucks the situation you are in, especially with pot being legal in some states anyway.  You can receive all the benefits you want, it is him that can't.  The co-sponsor would be sponsoring him, and essentially he couldn't get benefits or would possibly be punished in some way if he did.  Does your fiance not have a tourist visa?  

not an option my ex husband and I share custody of our daughter he won't allow me even to get her a passport to go visit and it would be impossible to get permission to take her plus I'm almost done with my optician apprentiship and would hate to stop right before I'm eligible to get liciensed

Edited by cluvsr, 13 October 2013 - 03:21 PM.

cluvsrFemaleEngland2013-10-13 15:20:00