ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
VietnamI m bored at work let start a topic with something
Hows things going today?
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-03-10 14:36:00
Vietnamcalled Department of State, Embassy already set up interview, have not received interview letter

Hi all,
I am a newbie here in Visa Journey as far as posting, but I have been reading this forum for a while now and certainly you guys have been REALLY helpful. Because I have been following this forum I learned that you can call the Department of State and check on your case status and I have been calling the DOS pretty much 3 times a week. To my surprise this morning, the lady on the phone, Lisa told me that the US Embassy in Vietnam has scheduled an interview for my fiance on July 13th, 2011 at 9:30 am. Today is the 27th of June. This only give my fiance, Hue, 2 weeks to get her Medical Exam done. However, she has not received the Appointment Letter in the mail yet. I am very nervous as she is? Any suggestions on what to do?

Thanks you in advance,
Doanh


I would suggest that the medical is undertaken now get your immunisations up to date to take to the embassy. At least once you have the letter all will be done.. Congratulations wishing you all the best. :thumbs:
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-06-27 09:47:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)AP APPROVED!!
Congrats to you both, all the best for your future together........
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-04-19 06:10:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)GOT APPROVED!!!!!!
Great news! Congratulations to you both... :dance: :thumbs:
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-06-29 09:00:00
United KingdomAppointment letter/fee reciept online
I have used it several times, I would say once they assign the intervew date it will show up, so as i am doing calling DOS daily for a date too so hopefulyy it should be soon or try this number 0207 499 9000 this is london embassy and check if they have a date as of yet. I hope his helps someone on here might know more than me... :D
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-04-29 10:01:00
United KingdomOperator Assisted Visa Information and Nonimmigrant Appointment Booking Service

I'm all ready for my interview pretty much, just need to pay for it

When is a good time to call?

I've tried several times and get told there are high call volumes and to call back later. Trouble is each call is expensive with the extortionate cost, and I'm just throwing money away trying to call and getting nowhere each time.



They close the lines at 9 pm so try evening time might be less callers and it is expensive however it is worth it and it took me a few attempts and I managed to do it so keep trying it is luck of drawer at times ... hope this helps...
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-05-27 13:37:00
United KingdomThe Big Day
Hi to all the women preparing for the big day I got myself a nice wedding dress, shoes and matching bag for £500....... although we are having a register office wedding intially and a blessing later, is this common for most of us women''?or is a nice outfit enough?Just asking out of curiosity .... :D
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-05-21 16:10:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMedical Exam Questions
I have just had my Medical they do offer you injections for the things you might need however you have to pay addtional; so it is cheaper to use your GP and send it to them after. They check everything for Women I am not sure about Men, I believe it is a routine check and if you are diabetic or have high Blood Pressure once this is being treated that should not be a problem I am currently completing the other boosters etc then the Medical will be completed. Hope this helps it is not that bad at all if you are fairly healthy then you will be fine. :D

Edited by Patricklove, 06 April 2011 - 03:00 PM.

PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-04-06 14:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionK1 Visa Approved after Interview
Congrats all the best to you both
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-04-20 13:06:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionLondon Medical booked...what building?

I went to the Bentwick Mansions this is the contact number 0207 486 7822 details are on the map ... hope this helps

click the map to enlarge. Click here to email us. Knightsbridge
Doctors 4 Bentinck Mansions. Bentinck Street London. W1U 2ER
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-05-23 08:42:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionLondon Medical booked...what building?

I would call them back and get more detailed information and an address as to where she is suppose to go. Strange that she wouldnt be going to knightsbridge because i thought that was the only place in the uk to do the medical. My husband will also be going there for his medical/interview which sucks because its not close by him. Just call them back though and good luck


I went to the Bentwick Mansions this is the contact number 0207 486 7822 details are on the map ... hope this helps
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-05-23 08:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDistance to Emabssy

Lincoln House Hotel? You can walk to the Embassy in 10 minutes. Just google the route.


Thanx
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-05-25 13:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDistance to Emabssy
Hi all my interview is in few weeks I am staying ovenight due to the appoinment time of 8.30 am (Monday)

Anyone stayed at the Lncoln hotel? I am trying to minimise travelling if so how far is it from the embassy?

Thanks for any advice
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-05-25 05:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionTime between medical and interview?
I sent my pacekt 3 back and my medical results was sent April 29th they processed it and I called last week and they gave me a date 20 June they informed me that it is normally 2- 3 weeks to set the interview date. Hopefully it will be soon once they have everything you should be good to go all the best.... :)
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-05-19 13:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview prep- London & Medical Insurance upon arrival in USA?

Medical insurance is dependent on the state you're moving to. If by chance you are moving to Michigan I can post some more info.

Individual plans are expensive (~$300/month) and generally not a good as you'd get through work. If your husband has the option for insurance but has just opted out, I'd look into that first. It might be difficult to get individual insurance with a pre-existing medical condition. You will most likely need a letter from the UK government stating that you have always had medical coverage.

You don't need insurance to go to a doc but be prepared to pay about $100-200 a visit.

I would not live in the US without good insurance. For being "in good health and young" I racked up around $100,000 in medical billings last year. Without insurance I would have been destroyed.


I am not sure about showing evidence of your funds here in the UK.If they require some evidence they would ask for it. In relation to insurance I will be using these until I am married that should within a week of entering the USA hope this helps. When is your interview ? look at this site .......... http://www.immigrati...com/aboutus.htm

Edited by Patricklove, 06 June 2011 - 03:41 PM.

PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-06-06 15:39:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionLetter of Intent to Marry for K1 Interview (London UK)
The letter should come from the petitioner saying that they still intend to marry the beneficary within the 90 days that they are still single and that is the plan to get wed. :D
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-04-10 15:50:00
CanadaWe got our interview date!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
congrats to you both :D
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-05-14 12:34:00
PhilippinesLetter of Intent

Will it matter what date we sign them on or should we date them before the date we filed the I-129F?


We filed in July 10 and the intent letter was signed and sent February 11 so hope this helps this is what the lawyer did for us as a part of the paperwork ....
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-05-08 16:13:00
PhilippinesLetter of Intent
We had a letter of intent done by our lawyer and when completing the paper work for the interview I sent a copy and have a copy for the embassy that we are still prepared to get married within 90 days of my arrival... Hope this helps
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-05-08 16:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWorried?!?!
It takes time be patient and wait before you book wedding
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-03-11 20:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWorried?!?!

Hi guys new to the forum!! I'm in England an my fiancé is in the states. We nearly completed the I-195f packet an we think it will be sent in over the next week or so. Problem.... Every site I look on gives me a different time period for how ling this actually takes from start to finish!! We've actually booked a small wedding for nov 8th as that's my birthday. It's no problem to change the date for that but obviously my parents want to book flights.... Any ideas for English people how long I'm looking at?? Or how far into the process I'll get an idea of completion dates so they can book flights???

Thank you soooo much

Emma xxx

Have you only just filed because we filed in july 2010 my fiance he lives in the states and me in the Uk and weare just doing medical now followed by interview i guesss i will be going May June.
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-03-11 20:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Visa
We are now at the final stages of the VJ the medical was done on the 24 March just now waiting for the interview over the next few weeks. However my finance is struggling with the waiting, we talk on the skype and via phone some emails this is now really hard for us both. Any advice on how to manage the wait for the next month or so to prepare for the move. Once the Interview is over we will both feel so much calmer and we can start the planning for the move to take place. Any advice tips please help any advice will be useful :help:
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-03-26 06:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeriously starting to lose hope now....
I am in the same boat filed July 2010 just had medical today now getting ready for the Interview then thats it we can plan the move and that is nearly a year. The wait is great however in patience you will see the results were worth it... Have faith and be strong and be positve for you and your partner love is patient and kind and it will suffer long however it is worth it.... (L)
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-03-24 18:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Approved!
Congrats to you both i am not far behind you
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-04-04 15:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED!!!!!!!!!
Congrats to you both all the best for the future
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-04-07 08:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIs an Immigration Lawyer ever needed for a K1 Visa?
we used a lawyer and thep prepared all the paper work we did not have the stress plus my fiancee would not have wanted to the paper work as much as I would have, therefore we opted for one we are now at the stage of interview and medical they prepared my pack i just have to take it to the interview with my passpot police check and pics. It depends on you as a couple it worked for us hope this helps.
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-03-12 05:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsk1 visa approved this morning!

I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who has assisted us on this site- we could never have done this without you. Nick's visa was approved this morning in London, even with his two small crimes on his record. We were extremely nervous but it was a very smooth process. He will write up a review in a bit but just wanted to let anyone know that has a similar situation that they can feel free to message about what was talked about and questioned. Thanks again to all!


Congrats to you both
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-04-27 07:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOMG I cannot believe this!!!
congrats to you both
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-04-27 16:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsEXCITED!! someone jump up and down with me!!
Congrats to you both Keep Jumping I am excited for you and with you my Interview is in a months tine so Jump!!!!
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-05-17 04:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWE GOT APPROVED!!!!!!! THANK YOU GOD!!!!!

Post Decision Activity

On May 18, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.


I cannot believe it!!!! We didn't receive any emails or text messages. I just happened to log in and there it was!!! I just stared at it for the longest time unable to take it in!! Then I called my Fiance. I was screaming so loud "WE WERE APPROVED!!!" That he couldn't even hear me, we were both crying tears of happiness absolutley unable to believe it!! What a feeling this is!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D


:dance: Congrats :dance:
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-05-19 13:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVISA APPROVAL--OH Happy Day .
Congrats
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-05-20 13:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPassport and Visa Delivery

They say to have id from the beneficiary like driver's license or a utility bill in his name at that address or a credit card in order for someone else to receive it. That said, I received my fiance's passport and the guy just handed it to me without asking for id, I signed, and off he went. I've read alot of others say the courier didn't bother to check id. Some who had it delivered to their workplace said it was just left at reception without id and they weren't even aware it had arrived.


Thanks I am having it delivered at home and will leave some id for my folks to accept it. Thanks
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-05-21 14:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPassport and Visa Delivery

When I received my passport/visa in February 2010, someone had to be there to receive it but it did not have to be the beneficiary. It could be anyone. I think my parents may have had to show my ID though, or a letter with my name on, you know something.


Thankyou most helpful .... :D
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-05-20 10:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPassport and Visa Delivery
I was wandering if anyone can clarify if once the visa and passport are ready to be delivered from the embassy does the beneficary have to sign to receive it or can someone else (ie) parents? I am need to know if then I have to take a day off work .... Any information on this would be good... I cannot afford to be waiting longer than I have too thanks in advance .... :)
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-05-20 08:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Visa Approved
Congrats to you both ...... :D
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-05-25 15:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED
Congrats to you both !
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-05-26 04:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview cancelled
Hi,You have a new date many of the VJ on here are still waiting. We filed in July 2010 and the interview date is 20 June this is a long wait, however what to do. This is your life and it is worth the wait to be with the person that you love, the date will come soon it will be June next week; look ahead and prepare..... all the best for when it comes.. :)
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-05-25 15:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports; LOSING HOPE & FAITH
Call daily as advised this is a long test of patience, trust, :) hope and most of all faith, I will keep you both in prayer this is too much for you both so the site is here to support you both . keep the faith and stay strong blessings to you both....
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-05-26 14:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview Date? Communication help
I called the Embassy or DOS on a daily basis it took me 2 weeks to have my date after the medical they told me that they were trying to allocate the dates accordinlgy they appeared to be increasingly busy, so call them daily and you should have the date very soon. All the best... :thumbs:
PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-05-31 14:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports; AFTER 7 MONTHS AARON&I RECEIVED NOA2!!!!
Congratulations, you both deserve it ... hope things sail smoothly along from here Happy NOA 2 Day !!!! :thumbs:

Edited by Patricklove, 31 May 2011 - 10:48 AM.

PatrickloveFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-05-31 10:47:00