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K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsLate January Approvals, lets do NVC together
Hi guys!

We got our receipt number for I-130 but nothing for I-129f. So my question is that can you send DS-3032 already to the NVC even though we don't have receipt number for I-129f?

Thanks!
Hannita84FemaleFinland2009-02-12 03:24:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsLate January Approvals, lets do NVC together
QUOTE (GS4EVER @ Feb 5 2009, 02:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Hannita84 @ Feb 5 2009, 08:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (queuedup @ Jan 30 2009, 11:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Starting this thread so we can the progress we make through NVC...


As you suggested, I'm also joining for this thread smile.gif Now we are waiting our case to be transferred to NVC.. Exciting! But I hate all the paper work though. Need to gather all the evidence plus fill out that DS-230 form. My head is already hurting tongue.gif


Yeah, I know what you mean. That part makes me worry and stress out because I know what one little mistake means!!! wacko.gif headbonk.gif unsure.gif Did the hard copy of NOA2 list of the required documents you need to send to NVC?


My husband hasn't received it yet, so I don't know what kind of instructions it will have. Can you tell me what your NOA2 told you? So far I have my police record, birth certificate and marriage certificate. I have also translated our joint bank account agreement which was in finnish. I actually wondered one thing about these translations. Do you need to attach the original document to the translated copy? Because that is what our translator did. Also about these certified copies. I made one of our marriage certificate and I'm also going to do that for my police record. I'm not very confident of giving NVC our original papers, if they are going to lose those whistling.gif
Hannita84FemaleFinland2009-02-06 07:00:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsLate January Approvals, lets do NVC together
QUOTE (queuedup @ Jan 30 2009, 11:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Starting this thread so we can the progress we make through NVC...


As you suggested, I'm also joining for this thread smile.gif Now we are waiting our case to be transferred to NVC.. Exciting! But I hate all the paper work though. Need to gather all the evidence plus fill out that DS-230 form. My head is already hurting tongue.gif
Hannita84FemaleFinland2009-02-05 08:00:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)my wife and I share Herpes 2, will this be a problem?
Hey! At the medical examination, they will ask you do you carry any STD's. so you have to answer to that question honestly. Does anyone know from experience that having an herpes won't cause your denial?
Hannita84FemaleFinland2009-01-05 06:29:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)INTERVIEW WAITING CLUB
Wohoo!!! Yesterday we got appointment letter from NVC. Appointment with U.S. Embassy is confirmed on 4th of May biggrin.gif:D Can't believe this journey is almost over.. Soon me and my husband can be together heart.gif I keep you updated how did the interview go. Wish me luck everyone!

Hanna
Hannita84FemaleFinland2009-04-10 04:26:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)INTERVIEW WAITING CLUB
Hi everyone! Just to share some info with you. My husband called to NVC today and asked for the interview dates. NVC told him that they are scheduling this week for the May interviews. So we can call them again next week. So let's keep our thumbs up! good.gif Otherwise next interview scheduling is on the second week of May..

Edited by Hannita84, 06 April 2009 - 08:18 AM.

Hannita84FemaleFinland2009-04-06 08:15:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan medical examination affect to your K-3 visa approval
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The medical examination is under the jurisdiction of the US Embassy. If you pass the medical, you can go ahead with your interview. From what I've heard, the consul will only be asking questions about the authenticity of the relationship, and not about the results of the medical.

It all depends on passing the medical. The medical examiner will ask about any sexually transmitted diseases so even if they won't physically examine you for it, you would still have to answer that question.


Hey daisychain,

Good to know. Can you tell me what did they basically test when you went to this medical examination? Thanks again.


moi dont worry.. sometime its funny.. but everything gonna be all right
kiitos ,
moikka


OK! Thanks smile.gif Nice that you know some finnish.
Hannita84FemaleFinland2008-08-10 10:35:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan medical examination affect to your K-3 visa approval
QUOTE (daisychain @ Jul 25 2008, 02:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The medical examination is under the jurisdiction of the US Embassy. If you pass the medical, you can go ahead with your interview. From what I've heard, the consul will only be asking questions about the authenticity of the relationship, and not about the results of the medical.

It all depends on passing the medical. The medical examiner will ask about any sexually transmitted diseases so even if they won't physically examine you for it, you would still have to answer that question.


Hey daisychain,

Good to know. Can you tell me what did they basically test when you went to this medical examination? Thanks again.
Hannita84FemaleFinland2008-07-25 05:32:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan medical examination affect to your K-3 visa approval
Hello all!

Me and my hubby applied for the I-130 and I-129F. I've been reading a lot of stuff about the visa process. But one thing is still bothering me. When your interview for the visa has been confirmed, do you need to have the medical examination beforehand? I read that they usually take a blood test for the HIV and then a general check up. I also know that a vaccination for the HPV and some others has to be taken. But is herpes simplex 1/2 tested at all or does it matter if you do have it? Because I haven't heard that based on the results of the medical examination, the visa has been denied. If someone knows and has the same kind of concer, answers are very much needed! :)

I wish you all the best for your journey!
Hannita84FemaleFinland2008-07-25 01:59:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApril/May/June 2008 filers
QUOTE (Hannita84 @ Aug 14 2008, 05:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello!

We posted our I-130 on May 23rd and last update is 06/09/08. But it seems like our I-129F is proceeding whistling.gif We send it in on June 5th. Today I saw that it was updated 13/08/08 and later on again 14/08/08!


Sorry I wrote the dates wrong. I meant that the updates on our I-129F are 08/13/08 and 08/14/08 blush.gif
Hannita84FemaleFinland2008-08-14 05:14:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApril/May/June 2008 filers
Hello!

We posted our I-130 on May 23rd and last update is 06/09/08. But it seems like our I-129F is proceeding whistling.gif We send it in on June 5th. Today I saw that it was updated 13/08/08 and later on again 14/08/08!
Hannita84FemaleFinland2008-08-14 05:04:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing Time!!!
Hey!

I don't know if there's any exact time that you can say for sure. There might be so many different reasons for couples that are being processed faster than others. As I have heard, I would say that the time line is approximately 4-6 months to get final approvals. But like my husband is always saying to me, I am prepared for the worse that our K3 will be approved after 6 months (we filed our applications at the end of May). So until that, I try not to worry too much about these things smile.gif But of course you need a positive attitude on the way. I wish you a good luck for everything! good.gif
Hannita84FemaleFinland2008-08-18 08:34:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1/NOA2 spreadsheet tracking, K-3 filers
Hello! Can we be added to the spreadsheet aswell? Thanks so much!

Here's our info:
i-130 sent 2008-05-14
i-130 NOA1 2008-05-18
i-129f sent 2008-05-27
i-129f NOA1 2008-06-03

Our recent touches on i-130 is 2008-09-27 and i-129f 2008-08-14. No other touches so far whistling.gif


Hannita84FemaleFinland2009-01-13 04:30:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan you ask case transfer from VSC to CSS?
Hello!

I have a question. Me and my hubby filed I-130 on May 2008 and unfortunately I-129F on June 2008. Does anyone know can you ask from USCIS to transfer your case from VSC to CSS? It has already been 9 months for this BS and still no NOA2 from Vermont. In USCIS customer service, they can't provide any information on anything because we aren't March filers. So could it speed up the process if you can ask your case to be transferred to CSS already before May?

Thanks!


Hannita84FemaleFinland2009-01-21 15:44:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDo you need to translate documents to NVC?
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QUOTE (Hannita84 @ Jan 27 2009, 05:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello!

Do you need to translate documents (for example joint bank account contract and a letter from landloard) into english for NVC? I read from somewhere that it is not necessary, but I'm really doubting this huh.gif


You have to translate everything into English for USCIS (http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?autocom=custom&page=translations), but you shouldn't have to send anything directly to NVC.


Oh ok! Thanks. But my understanding is that you don't need to send any proofs of your relationship to USCIS with your I-130 and I-129F applications (I mean that is what we did) but after receiving NOA2 you start preparing your package for NVC, who will transfer the case to your embassy with all the attached doumentations of your on-going relationship, right? tongue_ss.gif Gosh, I've been reading so many topics relating these kind of things, but still it seems to be confusing to me headbonk.gif
Hannita84FemaleFinland2009-01-27 07:25:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDo you need to translate documents to NVC?
Hello!

Do you need to translate documents (for example joint bank account contract and a letter from landloard) into english for NVC? I read from somewhere that it is not necessary, but I'm really doubting this huh.gif
Hannita84FemaleFinland2009-01-27 05:37:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWE ARE APPROVED TODAY!!!
QUOTE (notime4haterz @ Feb 4 2009, 12:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations. I think you're a May filer right???? Good luck!


Yes, I'm a May 2008 filer. But I will update my timeline for you guys!
Hannita84FemaleFinland2009-02-04 11:15:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWE ARE APPROVED TODAY!!!
I can't believe my eyes... They finally approved our I-130 and I-129f! They sent the approval notice today kicking.gif I'm so happy!
Hannita84FemaleFinland2009-02-04 11:02:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhy I can't log in to USCIS web site anymore?!
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QUOTE (Hannita84 @ Jan 29 2009, 02:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I tried to log in to the USCIS web site to check my status online. But it only says this:

- Login failed. Your User ID and/or Password are invalid.
- Multiple duplicate SRs already exist for the customer

What does this mean? I haven't typed User ID and password wrong. And I also tried by changing my password. But still doesn't work. Has someone else having same problems as I am?

Thanks for your help.

I am having the same issue.On 27th jan, it said I have an RFE n yesterday when i tried it gave me this error and even today same thing .What do they mean by SRs????Is that service request.I know i have a couple of service request but what the number of service requests has to do with ur login.well its USCIS so i guess every thing is fair n possible .I think i ll give it a couple of days and see if it works fine or make a new login.I was researching online and it seems like a lot of people had this issue yesterday n today.so it might be sumthing with their server


Yeah, that is what I'm wondering too! What the heck is SR... First I thought they have done something to my cases and removed those from the systems unsure.gif Or I have done something terribly wrong. Anyways, let's see if they will fix this problem. It's very hard to get help for this kind of problem through USCIS customer service. I also sent them email about it, but the email came back to me and it said, that they are having way too many emails and can't answer to them all! So no help by doing that then..
Hannita84FemaleFinland2009-01-30 02:36:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhy I can't log in to USCIS web site anymore?!
QUOTE (esposadetucho @ Jan 29 2009, 01:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
did you try signing up with another e-mail address ? that happened to me and they figured out I had two accounts. They locked me out for a while.

When I couldn't log in using my regular e-mail addy I tried to set an account up with my work e-mail addy.


Thanks a lot! I think that might be the problem then. I will try what you suggested good.gif

Hannita84FemaleFinland2009-01-29 14:23:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhy I can't log in to USCIS web site anymore?!
QUOTE (brnidokiegurl @ Jan 29 2009, 07:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
if you try numerous times at once i think it shuts down for awhile also i believe it required a name change every so often


Ok. well it has been like that for couple of days already mad.gif Do you know what does this "Multiple duplicate SRs already exist " mean?
Hannita84FemaleFinland2009-01-29 07:21:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhy I can't log in to USCIS web site anymore?!
I tried to log in to the USCIS web site to check my status online. But it only says this:

- Login failed. Your User ID and/or Password are invalid.
- Multiple duplicate SRs already exist for the customer

What does this mean? I haven't typed User ID and password wrong. And I also tried by changing my password. But still doesn't work. Has someone else having same problems as I am?

Thanks for your help.
Hannita84FemaleFinland2009-01-29 02:26:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJune/July 08 Filers
Hello!

I don't know are we May or June filers since we got our NOA1 in June, but here is our timeline anyways if you can add it to your spreadsheet smile.gif
I-130: 2008-05-14, NOA1: 2008-05-18
I-129F: 2008-05-27, NOA1: 2008-06-03
We were touched for I-130 2008-09-27 and I-129F 2008-08-14

Edited by Hannita84, 12 January 2009 - 09:32 AM.

Hannita84FemaleFinland2009-01-12 09:29:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI have my medical appointment booked
QUOTE (Hannita84 @ Mar 5 2009, 05:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi guys!

I'm getting very nervous for my medical examination next week. Wish me luck for passing it! whistling.gif I will be so reliefed when it's all over.


So I'm done with my medical! It wasn't that bad as I thought it would be. It took approximately 2 hours total with the laboratory tests, x-ray and interview. The doctor was very nice and joked around a lot. I will have the results next week! Weird thing was that the doctor didn't mention anything about the vaccinations. I did have vaccination records with me, so I think there wasn't anything I needed to take.
Hannita84FemaleFinland2009-03-10 07:54:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI have my medical appointment booked
Hi guys!

I'm getting very nervous for my medical examination next week. Wish me luck for passing it! whistling.gif I will be so reliefed when it's all over.


Hannita84FemaleFinland2009-03-05 04:00:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI need advices!
Hey!

I have a problem. My K3 papers have been sent to the embassy and NVC is currently processing the I-130 application. I have already done my medical plus gathering most of the necessary documents, so soon I could book the appointment with the embassy for the K3. I have talked with my hubby that we both would like to have I-130 but we don't know how long would it take. So, what we were thinking is that I go ahead and try to book the interview for the K3 as far as I can and hopefully the I-130 will be ready until then. I'm still working in my country until end of august, so I have time to wait. BUT if NVC won't be able to finish I-130 application before august and I will take the K3 interview, what are my chances to have the I-130 interview later? Adjustment of status is just rip off. So can I come to my country and take the I-130 interview here without AOS?

Thanks in advance for your help!
Hannita84FemaleFinland2009-03-23 05:28:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEmbassy said there is no need to provide proof of relationship?!
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QUOTE (Hannita84 @ Mar 25 2009, 12:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all!

You want to hear something very strange? My hubby sent this email to the embassy in Helsinki:

"Good Afternoon, me and my wife currently have our CR-1 being reviewed at the NVC. Wanting to be get ahead start in preparing for the interview with the embassy. My question is how could we provide proof of our communication between each other? We generally use the following tools to communicate: Skype (peer to peer), email, and phone. I am able to provide the history/log of our emails and phone calls. However, what it is an acceptable way to present this data to the interviewer? Because, email along we have 2000+ messages and to print them out I don't think its feasible. Could I put them in an excel sheet and have her store the messages on a USB stick, so if we could have a back up in case the interviewer would like to see the messages"

Embassy sent their reply in few mins and basically just said that there is no need to provide extra proof of our marriage, relationship etc. I mean, what the hell?????? blink.gif Can this really be true?


it differs greatly from consulate to consulate... why would you not believe the decision maker? any one here can say differently but it simply does not matter because no one here will make this decision....


Or can it vary if it's K3 or CR-1 interview? Because this question was mainly for CR-1. Anyways, I think we are going to provide extra proof for them just in case smile.gif



not likely as much difference from K-3 & CR1 as it would be from a spousal to a fiance(e) visa.....

always better to be over prepared


Yeah, I agree! thanks for your replies.

Hannita84FemaleFinland2009-03-25 13:30:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEmbassy said there is no need to provide proof of relationship?!
QUOTE (payxibka @ Mar 25 2009, 01:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Hannita84 @ Mar 25 2009, 12:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all!

You want to hear something very strange? My hubby sent this email to the embassy in Helsinki:

"Good Afternoon, me and my wife currently have our CR-1 being reviewed at the NVC. Wanting to be get ahead start in preparing for the interview with the embassy. My question is how could we provide proof of our communication between each other? We generally use the following tools to communicate: Skype (peer to peer), email, and phone. I am able to provide the history/log of our emails and phone calls. However, what it is an acceptable way to present this data to the interviewer? Because, email along we have 2000+ messages and to print them out I don't think its feasible. Could I put them in an excel sheet and have her store the messages on a USB stick, so if we could have a back up in case the interviewer would like to see the messages"

Embassy sent their reply in few mins and basically just said that there is no need to provide extra proof of our marriage, relationship etc. I mean, what the hell?????? blink.gif Can this really be true?


it differs greatly from consulate to consulate... why would you not believe the decision maker? any one here can say differently but it simply does not matter because no one here will make this decision....


Or can it vary if it's K3 or CR-1 interview? Because this question was mainly for CR-1. Anyways, I think we are going to provide extra proof for them just in case smile.gif
Hannita84FemaleFinland2009-03-25 13:25:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEmbassy said there is no need to provide proof of relationship?!
Hi all!

You want to hear something very strange? My hubby sent this email to the embassy in Helsinki:

"Good Afternoon, me and my wife currently have our CR-1 being reviewed at the NVC. Wanting to be get ahead start in preparing for the interview with the embassy. My question is how could we provide proof of our communication between each other? We generally use the following tools to communicate: Skype (peer to peer), email, and phone. I am able to provide the history/log of our emails and phone calls. However, what it is an acceptable way to present this data to the interviewer? Because, email along we have 2000+ messages and to print them out I don't think its feasible. Could I put them in an excel sheet and have her store the messages on a USB stick, so if we could have a back up in case the interviewer would like to see the messages"

Embassy sent their reply in few mins and basically just said that there is no need to provide extra proof of our marriage, relationship etc. I mean, what the hell?????? blink.gif Can this really be true?
Hannita84FemaleFinland2009-03-25 12:33:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWill I EVER get to USA?
QUOTE (mrsB @ Mar 28 2009, 04:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have been told that I shouldn't even try to use the visa waiver program as I will FOR SURE be turned back and it'll cause problems. I've spoken to the senator's immigration specialist and she says there's nothing I can do right now but wait. And all she can do is check the status of our case every 30 days. That's all. I also learned that regardless of what the embassy said, our case might be with FBI for several more months and there's nothing anyone can do about it.

I've been told that the only way I could for sure go to USA is with a tourist visa, but I have been previously told that I can't get one because I'm married to an American. So I'm stuck here and my husband is stuck over there.

I'm happy for all those people who've been able to at least see their loved ones during this process, but apparently for some reason I'm on some kind of a blacklist or whatever and not wanted in USA - except by my husband.

By the way... How have you been able to tell when your case has been "touched" as stated on the timeline? USCIS told us that they're not required to give us that sort of information.


When you log in the USCIS web site to check your case status online, it shows a date there. If that date has been changes since you last time logged in, that means you have been "touched" smile.gif I don't know why do they say you can also get the latest updates to your e-mail as well, because that never works..
Hannita84FemaleFinland2009-03-29 06:28:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWill I EVER get to USA?
QUOTE (cris11 @ Mar 26 2009, 05:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The lawyer told me a denied at the customer at the airport, cant affect the visa application process, it’s different visa rules.

We are many people here who had travel to US under our processing time, the worst who can happen you is that you need to travel back to Finland,,

And ...Please, don’t write Finnish at the forum! If we are going to help and support each other here, its better we use a language most of us at VJ can understand! I know you Finnish guys are educated in the Swedish language,,, but I use also my second language here.

Take care


Yeah cris11, that is true we should write in english here when you actually want to find help etc. I was just telling her personal life stuff, so I thought is easier to do it in finnish smile.gif sorry everyone! heart.gif
Hannita84FemaleFinland2009-03-26 05:49:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWill I EVER get to USA?
Hei!

Yllätyin positiivisesti että täällä forumissa onkin toinen suomalainen mun lisäksi! smile.gif Luin viestisi ja ymmärrän todella hyvin mitä tarkoitat. Itse en ole ihan samassa tilanteessa sun kanssa tällä hetkellä, koska ollaan onneksi päästy pois USCIS helvetistä (tällä hetkellä NVC käsittelee meidän papereita ja K3 on jo edennyt suurlähetystöön saakka). Mutta kokonaisuudessaan mekin ollaan odoteltu kohta vuoden verran. Matkan varrelle on sattunut ylä ja ala mäkiä ja toivon niin paljon että tää kaikki olisi kohta ohi! Ei tää helppoa ole kenellekään ja varsinkaan se, että joutuu olemaan erossa omasta rakkaastaan. Mäkin asun tällä hetkellä äidin luona ja oon nukkunu patjalla viime syksystä lähtien. Itsekin tein sen virheen että irtisanouduin omasta kämpästä aivan liian nopeasti ja kun ei ollut muuta vaihtoehtoa siinä vaiheessa kun saatiinkin tietää että en pääse jenkkeihin syksyllä, jouduin muuttamaan takasin äidin luokse. Se on ärsyttävää että ihmiset utelee että milloinka olet nyt lähdössä, kun tuntuu kestävän niin kauan ja mahtaa varmaan tuntua kamalalta. Vaikka sitä kuinka selittelisi, kukaan ei sitä kuitenkaan ymmärrä millaista on olla oikeasti tässä tilanteessa. Anyway, jos haluat purkaa enemmän tunteita tai mitä tahansa, niin voisit laittaa mulle vaikka private viestiä tätä kautta smile.gif Ois ihan mukava jutella ihmisen kanssa, joka on samassa tilanteessa kuin mäkin ja muutenkin vaihtaa kuulumisia ja kokemuksia!

Ei muuta ku tsemppiä jaksamiseen! Kyllä kaikki ennemmin tai myöhemmin muuttuu hyväksi.

Hanna
Hannita84FemaleFinland2009-03-26 04:42:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMedical examination question
Hello all!

I got an letter from US embassy that they have received my K3 papers and I should contact the doctor to have the medical etc. before K3 interview. Since me and my hubby filed an I-130 too (it's currently in processing in NVC), we are thinking to proceed with that and not with the K3. My question is, can I go ahead and take the medical now. Would it be valid for my I-130 interview later, if we are skipping the K3? Has anyone experienced with this?

Thanks!


Hannita84FemaleFinland2009-03-02 02:10:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionQuestion About Visa Interview
I strongly believe it. Because consulates review your petition(s) before hand. We have asked from the embassy that do we need to provide them any proof of our relationship, they only say it's no need and we shouldn't worry about it blink.gif Apparently they have already reviewed my K3 petition but now I'm going to take the CR1 interview instead.
Hannita84FemaleFinland2009-04-15 15:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmedical examination
QUOTE (OBX @ Jan 13 2009, 08:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (stephen.low1 @ Jan 13 2009, 07:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jonah VD @ Jan 14 2009, 04:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It will not affect her visa. My sister-in-law had it in 1993 and she's here. I'm not sure if she told the doctor though. Will they know? smile.gif



I believe they will be testing for the HBV B. Not really sure. But thanks for the reply good.gif



Not sure if requirements differ between countries but in Canada this is what they state. Good luck.

Blood Test:

Applicants 15 years and older will have blood taken to test for the presence of HIV and syphilis.
If you have ever been diagnosed with syphilis, HIV, AIDS or any other sexually transmitted disease, please bring a report from a physician or health department outlining the treatment you received. In the event that your blood test is positive for HIV or syphilis your name will be forwarded to the appropriate public health authority as required by law.


I wonder what other reports do they mean? Do you seriously have to take every paper with you if you have been previously or many years ago tested for STD's or something?
Hannita84FemaleFinland2009-01-14 10:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWooHoo! Everyone call NVC to get and Interview date
Hmm.. NVC has received my DS-230 in few days ago. I'm wondering when should we call them and ask for the interview day aswell? whistling.gif
Hannita84FemaleFinland2009-03-25 04:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFreakin unbelievable! APPROVED TODAY!
QUOTE (Frenchwife @ Apr 4 2009, 02:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is this a real K3 or a DCF?

DS230?


congrats


I don't quite understand what you mean?! smile.gif This is for CR-1. We decided not to proceed with the K-3, because it seemed to be easier and CR-1 came this fast anyways!

Hannita84FemaleFinland2009-04-04 03:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFreakin unbelievable! APPROVED TODAY!
Thank you everyone! So kind of you smile.gif Now all I can think is the coming interview. I hope it's going to be scheduled soon! Can't believe we are almost there..
Hannita84FemaleFinland2009-04-03 13:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFreakin unbelievable! APPROVED TODAY!
My husband just called me and said NVC has completed our I-130 on 2nd of April! kicking.gif Wow, they were pretty fast. Because they received the DS230 on 24th of March. I'm so happy!
Hannita84FemaleFinland2009-04-03 08:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHad an interview today...
QUOTE (ao_cons @ May 6 2009, 10:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Didn't they give you a colored slip? I don't see how that can be a reason for denial. Why would they take your passport unless it's to stamp it with a visa? You're good! smile.gif


Noup, I didnt' get any kind of slip! They just took my passport. And the weird thing was that I wasn't even interviewed in a separate room, just in front of the desk. I saw some people were called to the room and I was totally expecting that. The officer wasn't paying too much interest to my papers what so ever. Just asked briefly some questions and that was it. But I guess consulates are very much different in every country.. Maybe they are more ignorant in Finland ohmy.gif Heheh.
Hannita84FemaleFinland2009-05-07 15:13:00