ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
United KingdomHow long is it currently taking UK people to get their P3?
London received our file on June 12. We were told by the NVS that P3 was mailed on June 25, however my fiancé has never received it. Luckily, we were prepared and went ahead and sent the forms in before we even realized P3 was never going to reach us. Once the NVS confirmed the Embassy's receipt of P3, I waited about a week and called back and was given our interview date.

We did, thankfully, receive P4 in the mail a few days ago.

Best of luck! :star:

Edited by Darren + Heather, 03 August 2010 - 02:07 PM.

Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-08-03 14:04:00
United KingdomPossibly "helpful" info re: London Embassy
I think you should take the advice of the person above and call the Department of State. We mailed our Packet 3 to London on July 14. Yesterday the Department of State confirmed that London had received it and are were logged as eliglible for an interview. Most timelines I have viewed that had interviews scheduled already received their Packet 4 in the mail within 2 weeks of sending in Packet 3. I am hoping our interview date will be set next week. Best of luck! :thumbs:
Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-07-23 18:10:00
United KingdomIrritating BS your SO does

Most of the time I'll just call him up and tell him to get on :) I have this great sprint card that I got about 5 years ago that I keep adding monies to that, about $15 for 200 minutes.



I got a card for $10 that has 1000 minutes and the connection is very clear. You do have to call a land line for that rate. :thumbs:
Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-05-15 20:42:00
United KingdomPANIC MODE - Please help! Police Cert./German

I interpret it to mean that they are not that restrictive in what they accept. I would expect 3 pieces of paper. The original German document, the translation, and the statement from the translator which certifies that it is a true translation. The third page when signed under the "sworn" statement that the translation is true must be notarized.

The absolute worst case is that at the interview the person says it's not good enough. Then the beneficiary will be standing right in front of a live person and can ask specifically what is required and what is deficient, and correct that. Just a few days delay. I know it sounds bad, but it is totally manageable. Not worth panicking, promise!



Sorry if I sounded needy, honest. The thing is we had our interview last Wednesday and was told we needed this document to get the approval. We asked what was required and they gave us a print out of the same information that we all have googled. They really gave no explination of things. I worry about sending in the wrong thing because I am tired of the "one step forward two steps back" dance we get from the Embassy. I just want to get this right. Thanks so much for all your help. I think we are going to do some calling to companies in Manchester that do translations. I was hoping someone from the UK forum had some experience in getting docs translated. I am just ready for this to be over and start my life with my love. --- Thanks again, Heather
Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-09-14 20:56:00
United KingdomPANIC MODE - Please help! Police Cert./German
Thanks guys.. I appreciate the response. I had previously googled all this and got the same result as you. The Embassy explanation just seemed a little vague to me. Oh, well..
Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-09-14 15:23:00
United KingdomPANIC MODE - Please help! Police Cert./German
Wow! This is the 2rd topic I have started on here, with valid question I might add, that no one has replied to. Thanks a bunch VisaJourney folks. :thumbs:
Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-09-14 14:41:00
United KingdomPANIC MODE - Please help! Police Cert./German
My fiancé has to have a German police certificate translated. Does the Embassy have strict regulations on what qualifies something as a "certified translation"? Does anyone have any suggested translation companies in England?

Thanks so much for any help/sugguestions/advice. :help:
Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-09-13 15:42:00
United KingdomSending back P3

Comparing timelines here...

They received it the same week, yet you got your interview letter a week later and Rob got ours today.

But...

Our interview dates are 6 days apart.

Kind of makes you want to beat your head into a wall.



Oh, wow.. I didn't even notice that. It seems there is no rhyme or reason to the madness. :bonk:
Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-08-13 20:59:00
United KingdomSending back P3
Darren sent our Packet 3 in using Royal Mail. Within 5 days it was received and logged by the Embassy. It only took another week to 10 days to get the interview letter. :thumbs:
Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-08-12 15:07:00
United Kingdom2010 United Kingdom Interview Thread
Interview date set for 8th September!! WOOO

Great thing about it is, I had previously made plans to be in England at that time. We never dreamed I would be able to attend the interview with him. Lucky girl, I am. :D
Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-08-01 20:44:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussioni-134 child support?
Thanks! So, my annual income would be the total from my full time job and child support? (sorry, for asking another question) :blink:
Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-05-20 19:22:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussioni-134 child support?

Hello!
Does anyone know if I can include the child support I receive as part of my income for the i-134?
Thanks!


Would love to know the answer to that as well. I also some questions.. :unsure:

I didn't include the child support on my 2009 tax return because I wasn't getting regular payments until 2010, and couldn't really determine how much I was actually paid. Does the I-134 only want last years info when determining your annual income? Or do they want current information? If current is the case, then I would include my child support if possible. Even though I am above the 125% level without it, it would be nice to have the additional amount on there. Also, if I have joint custody, but my child lives with me with 90% of the time, do I say on question 8 that he is partially dependent on me since I get child support?

Thanks, Heather

(I have read tons of posts on the I-134, but couldn't find an answer to the child support question.. I know people have asked before.)

Edited by Darren + Heather, 20 May 2010 - 04:56 AM.

Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-05-20 04:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionTo save others stress (London Embassy Packet 3)
Thank you!!
Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-07-07 13:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionConfused, as usual.. please help.
We are starting to fill in the necessary documents needed for "packet 3". My SO has questions that I can't answer.

:help: :unsure: :help:

1) The link to the London Embassy doesn't show the "checklist" that I have read on here is necessary to send. Also the UK Wiki doesn't link to it either. Is it still required?

2) Are there any forms that are supposed to be e-mailed? I thought I read somewhere that there is form to e-mail and others to mail. Am I just going nutty? (don't answer that, lol)

3) If the checklist is required, does he need to schedule a medical before he sends it, since it asks for a date?

Sorry for all the questions, but I promise I have searched the site and seemed more confused as ever. Thanks for any help that anyone might give. I appreciated it all.

Thanks,
Heather
Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-07-08 17:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWait on Packet 3????
I read somewhere that people are sending their information (DS-230-Part 1, Form DS-156 and DS-157) to the US Embassy prior to receiving the "packet 3" in the mail. Is this ok? We have the NVC case number, but I was just making sure that it is actually prudent to do this in advance. Thanks for the help!!
Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-07-07 13:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionFiance's children listed on Packet 4 letter but they are moving with him.
The topic should say: But they are NOT moving with him.. sorry! :bonk:

Edited by Darren + Heather, 29 July 2010 - 09:18 AM.

Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-07-29 09:17:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionFiance's children listed on Packet 4 letter but they are moving with him.
My fiance received the Packet 4 letter in the mail this morning. Listed on it are the names of his childern as traveling applicants. His children do not intend to move to America with him as they are older and in university/army training. We never indicated in any paperwork that they had intent to move. Is this normal procedure or should we contact the Embassy to inform them that they will not be attending the interview? We were both surprised to see their names on the letter.

Any information/advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-07-29 07:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHow long will it take to get our passport back with approved Visa?

Passport delievered! I had to check the embassy courier website, but the couriers delivered next day. Was told it would take 7-10 days, only took 6!! I fly tomorrow!



Congrats! We finally received the German police certificate yesterday- THANK GOD! and have translated it. Just need to get it notarized and call the courier to pick it up on Tuesday. Hoping to get the Visa and passport back in a few weeks. Fingers crossed!! I will let you know how it works out.

Thanks!!

Edited by Darren + Heather, 25 September 2010 - 07:52 AM.

Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-09-25 07:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHow long will it take to get our passport back with approved Visa?

Are turn around time from the time courier company got it to the deliver time is 2 days.


So glad things worked out so fast for you. We are still waiting for Germany to send back the police clearance form. God I hope we get it this week. I am so frustrated with this whole thing. We have a November wedding date and the honeymoon set and paid for. Fingers crossed we get everything really soon. :(
Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-09-23 15:34:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHow long will it take to get our passport back with approved Visa?
At our interview we were told that our Visa was approved pending receipt of police clearance form from Germany (My fiance was stationed there whole in the Army). My question is, how long is the turn around to receive our Visa and passport once the courier picks up them up? We were told it would be a simple process and should only take 3-5 days once everything was received by the Embassy. I am hoping to get some "real-time" experience from VJ users, as we are trying to arrange for him to move, set a wedding date, and purchase plane tickets, etc.. Thanks!
Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-09-22 01:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionIssues with UK-London Embassy
What is the Form 2001 you are refering to? Did you send the checklist - IV-15? I am under the impression that London will not schedule an interview without the checklist, I could be wrong.
Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-09-29 19:21:00
CanadaConfused about after packet three for K1
Call the National Visa Center: 202-663-1225 press (1) then (0) - given them your LON number. Ask them to verify whether the London Embassy has received your packet 3. If they haven't received it, then I would suggest that you resend it via certified mail, so they will have to sign for it. Call the NVC at least once a week to keep updated on the status of your case until you get an interview date. That is an extremely long time to not have heard anything. We sent ours in weeks later and have an interview date set. It also could be that they have set the interview, but you haven't received Packet 4 with the interview letter. You can schedule the medical as long as you have the LON number - it is good for up to one year.
Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-08-19 13:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2010 filers - Vermont Service Center

We are planning for the 3rd or 4th week of October. It depends when the rings will be sized and back from the shop. We did get a SSN and card, it was pretty painless.



Great!! We are still waiting on the Visa to be send back, but it should be very soon!
Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-10-04 20:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2010 filers - Vermont Service Center
Any fellow March filers married yet? We have an October 28th date, if our Visa is in hand before then. So happy that this part of the process is almost over. The AOS will be stressful, but at least we will be together. Best wishes for everyone!!!
Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-09-30 11:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2010 filers - Vermont Service Center
Interview was last Wednesday. German police certificate was needed since Daz was stationed in Germany while in the Army. Embassy said everything else was perfect, and Visa would be approved once the police certificate came back with no indiscretions. Hoping to get this cleared up within a few weeks. Gutted that no visa was issued that day, but thankful it's something that can be taken care of. Think happy thoughts - think happy thoughts..
Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-09-14 03:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2010 filers - Vermont Service Center
Lots of good news for my fellow March filers. YAY! 2 weeks from now I am off to see my love. So excited about being able to attend the interview with him. This whole long distance thing is getting harder by the second for me, I am having so many emotional moments here lately. I know this visit couldn't have come at a better time. Hopefully back soon with good news.
~ Heather (L)
Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-08-20 12:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2010 filers - Vermont Service Center
Interview date set for September 8 and I will be in England for a visit!! Holy guacamole!!!

:dancing:
Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-07-27 08:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2010 filers - Vermont Service Center
YAY! We got the NOA2 email notice today. :dance: :dance: :dance:
Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-06-08 17:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2010 filers - Vermont Service Center
Got this text/email today from the USCIS:

Current Status: Response to request for evidence received, and case processing has resumed.

Maybe, just maybe my little screw up didn't cost us too much time. Fingers crossed!!
Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-06-01 12:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2010 filers - Vermont Service Center
Received an RFE dated 05-21-10. I forgot to answer a question. I am upset with myself because I looked over the dang form so many times, I can't believe I missed something. :wacko:

Oh well, I sent the RFE back today and they will receive it tomorrow. Here's hoping for good news soon. I am happy for all y'all that received their approval this week! YAY! :star:
Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-05-26 14:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2010 filers - Vermont Service Center

We are also in the same situation, same date a touch. Keep your hopes up, and expect the best results, dont even think anything negative, its all going to be alright!!!


Hmm.. I am wondering something here.. Looks like a few of us that either got touched or received their NOA2 last week are from the Atlanta Field office, but we all had varying dates. I wonder if they seperate them by that when they come in.. hmm :unsure:

Thanks for letting me know I am not the only one is this boat. Bless my sweet man's heart for having to put up with my worry wart nature during this time, it must be love. lol :P
Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-05-24 14:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2010 filers - Vermont Service Center
Now I am starting to get worried. I know we got a touch, but I didn't get an e-mail or a text about it. The only way I found out was by checking the USCIS website. I am worried that we may get an RFE or we get this touch and nothing for another month. Looks like everyone that got their NOA2 got an e-mail/text about it. Sorry to vent, again. :huh:
Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-05-22 15:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2010 filers - Vermont Service Center
Looked on the USCIS and we got a touch today!! :dance:
Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-05-21 20:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2010 filers - Vermont Service Center
So happy for you David! Lots of movement in Vermont this week. :dance:

Keepin' the faith here in Georgia. My love will be here June 13th, would love to have NOA2 back and package 3 sent in before he leaves England. Wishful thinking, I know. ;)
Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-05-21 14:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2010 filers - Vermont Service Center

According to Igor's list, 2 March NOA1 couples got their NOA2s yesterday :)



I saw that too and got a little giddy. How said is that? lol :o
Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-05-19 20:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2010 filers - Vermont Service Center

According to Igor's List, for those of us who had a NOA1 at the beginning of March should start hearing some good news in 2 weeks from now... Let's hope :innocent:



Fingers crossed. :blush:
Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-05-14 13:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2010 filers - Vermont Service Center
I was looking at the timelines last night and it got to me too. I hadn't really checked them this month until last night, but it seems that almost everyone that filed the same time we did at the CSC have their NOA2. Some people who filed in January/February have interview dates already. I am in the same boat and have the same feelings.
Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-05-10 10:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2010 filers - Vermont Service Center
Ok, I am better now. I was just having one of those days yesterday.. sorry. I think I have had way to much time on my hands lately, lol. Thanks for being easy on me. I know we all have to wait, and I am in it for the long haul.

~Heather
Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-05-04 06:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2010 filers - Vermont Service Center
Just need to vent, sorry. I am dying here, the waiting is brutal. My mind knows that it's going to be a long wait, but my heart is having serious issues. (L)
I was wondering if it's to early to contact a Congressman? I am willing to do anything at this point to get the ball rolling.
Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-05-03 17:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2010 filers - Vermont Service Center

Hi Darren and Heather!

How you guys doing?

I just noticed that Darren came to visit after the NOA1 issued. Did he get asked special question at customs?



Hi! Things are going ok for us. Just missing each other like crazy.. lol

He wasn't asked any special questions. It was very smooth coming in this time. They asked way more questions last visit, he said.
Darren + HeatherFemaleEngland2010-04-18 21:21:00