ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
United KingdomIs it ok if petitioner goes for interview
Hello guys and ladies,
I'll like to know if it help when the petitioner goes for the interview with the beneficiary. Also how do you inform the embassy that you'll both be attending the interview.
Thanks for your help and time.
snooky007Female02010-08-25 00:12:00
United KingdomTrying to fill required forms and send to the embassy. Please assist

Hello!

Here are the example forms: http://www.visajourn...ontent/examples
We found these extremely helpful.

I got an interveiw appointment letter soon after sending in my 'readiness form'

Interview payments can be made online but I just paid at the London Embassy at the time of my interview. (They said it was preferable to pay online before the interview)

It is worth trying to track down your records. I had records in other countries too and it took time to track down...in the end I just had a hand written note from my GP that said I'd had various vaccinations in another country. My GP tracked it down for me. If you're not sure, call Knightsbridge and ask: http://www.knightsbridge-doctors.com/

Good luck with everything!


Thanks do much HelenLouise those sample forms really helped. God bless you

1) No. Your fiance is your fiance, not your spouse. Yet.
2) No, they don't send you a message, per say, that they have received it. You will receive a letter stating your interview date. You can also call the DOS to find this out
3) You can ring up and pay, too. They will email you a receipt, which you need to take to your interview.
4) I would try to obtain your vac records; Knightsbridge Doctors is a bit expensive. See here for more info on the medical: http://london.usemba...xamination.html


Thank you very much Kristin for the assistance. God bless you
snooky007Female02011-04-16 17:08:00
United KingdomTrying to fill required forms and send to the embassy. Please assist
My questions are

1.) In the spaces where they ask for spouse's name do I write my fiance's name?
2.) When you send the forms without the readiness form do you get a message that they have received it. if not how do you know.
3.) How do you make payments for the interview?
4.) For the medicals, I do not have any record of my vaccinations as I had them all in Nigeria but I am resident here now. What vaccination do you think they will need me to have. I am 27yrs. I want to know how much to budget to take with me. Do you think if I explain my situation to them while booking the medicals they'll advice me on what to do.


Thanks for your assistance
snooky007Female02011-04-14 12:49:00
United KingdomPacket 3 forms
Can I refill a different DS-156 then because I had already filled and printed one without duplicating it. Will it be a problem? Thanks
snooky007Female02011-04-20 12:03:00
United KingdomPacket 3 forms
I read on the US embassy site that the forms DS-156 & 157 needs to be filled in duplicate. Does this mean I should fill them twice or fill them and print two copies. However if I fill them twice it means I will have 2 different barcodes for the DS-156. Thanks for all your assistance
snooky007Female02011-04-19 17:27:00
United KingdomPanicking!!!!! Pls help
Thanks for your response. I have sent in all the forms, readiness form and cover letter two days ago. I wonder how long it will take to log them into the system. When do you think I can start calling DOS to find out. I hope I'm getting closer!!!!
snooky007Female02011-05-16 14:13:00
United KingdomPanicking!!!!! Pls help
I have filled all the forms and ready to send off to the US embassy. My police certificate has also arrived 'NO TRACE'. I called the knightsbridge doctors and the can not schedule me earlier than June 1st. I am panicking cos I have left this too long ( I had to travel to africa for family occassions). Our NOA2 expires June 17. Will this be a problem??? Cos the embassy might get the result of the medicals June 5/6 and can't schedule and interview till July whe the NOA2 is expired. Please can anyone offer an advice..
snooky007Female02011-05-12 11:06:00
United Kingdompaying for the K1 visa fee
HI Vjers,
I want to pay for my visa fee, I know I need to call the number 090 but can anyone tell me the number codes I need for the K1 visa fee. I don't want to pay the wrong fee.
Cheers :blush:
snooky007Female02011-07-08 10:40:00
United KingdomPANICKING!!!!!!!!!! Need some advice

$80,000 is enough to support, oh, about 14 people. So you are definitely fine with that!!

And don't worry about everything else. If there is no way to get the originals before the interview then just go ahead with the copies. You certainly won't be delayed longer than you would if you rescheduled the interview. They should be able to, basically, approve the visa pending receipt of the original documents. Yes, you'll be delayed a little bit, but ultimately this is NOTHING to worry about.

Thanks JoannaV, thats something not to worry about anymore. Thank you
snooky007Female02011-07-15 23:32:00
United KingdomPANICKING!!!!!!!!!! Need some advice

The originals you need are the signed I-134 and signed letter from employer (if you are using that.) A tax transcript should be fine scanned or a copy of the tax return or pay stubs. But as long as he needs to send the I-134, he could include his other proofs of income. There's nothing else you need from him.

Options I can think of:

  • There's Global Priority Mail or Fed-Ex to get them there. Expensive, but an option.
  • You could request a reschedule and wait around for them to assign you an interview.
  • You could show up with scanned copies and explain you didn't actually have your interview documents in hand when you signed the DS-2001. They will have you send the documents by their courier along with your passport. Then you wait a for them to get back to your case. I've seen people wait from a couple of weeks to over a month. £25.50 to get things to the embassy and back again.


He already scanned a the I-134 to me. I don't think the Global priority mail can get anything here by monday morning before I leave for london. I have no hope of having any original document sent to me from hawaii...its like the end of the world.

He already scanned a the I-134 to me. I don't think the Global priority mail can get anything here by monday morning before I leave for london. I have no hope of having any original document sent to me from hawaii...its like the end of the world.

I meant a scanned copy of the I-134..I just have to pray this works because there is not much to be done in 2days, and its weekend
snooky007Female02011-07-15 23:28:00
United KingdomPANICKING!!!!!!!!!! Need some advice
I am so worried right now. My Fiance planned to attend the interview with me next week but things have changed and he can't make it. :angry: . We had planned that he will bring along all the original document but now that is not possible I only have scanned copies of everything. Does anyone know by any chance if this is any good or I should just go ahead and cancel/reschedule the appointment. :bonk: :bonk: Please I need some support right now cos I am tearing apart. Another question is my fiance makes about $80,000 but his mum and brother are partial dependants do you think this is enough (for the embassy) to support me as well? This has been a long process and I am getting fed up. :help: :help:

Thanks for you help
snooky007Female02011-07-15 22:44:00
United KingdomTravelling to the US!!!!
Hello Vjers,

I'm a bit confused. I've been told the K1 visa is valid for 6months, therefore the beneficiary needs to travel within 6months and get married within 90days. What happens if the beneficiary travels 2weeks to the expiration of the visa and gets married the next day. Do you think there will be a problem at immigration? Has anyone had this experience please?
Thanks for your support.
snooky007Female02011-07-22 12:10:00
United KingdomFor everyone between NOA2 and interview in London

Congrats on getting your interview date! Brilliant news. Notice we have very similar timelines, out of interest did you have to call DOS to find out the date or did you receive packet 4? I don't think I can wait all weekend to ring DOS!!!

I have not received packet 4 yet. I was ringing DOS almost everyday which they did not really mind. SO go ahead call them. Is it 2 weeks yet since the got the medical recults and packet3?
snooky007Female02011-06-18 15:43:00
United KingdomFor everyone between NOA2 and interview in London

I'm totally confused by your post.

  • Your profile thing says you filed for K1 but you mention a husband. K1 is not for a spouse.
  • "We sent our AOS packet" --AOS is done in the US by K1s. If you're CR1, you don't adjust status. A CR1 is an immigrant visa and entitles you to a greencard without adjusting.
  • If you're K1, you wouldn't have sent those documents to NVC.
  • If you're CR1 (spouse) (immigrant visa) the packet 3 and 4 doesn't really apply to you so disregard Snooky's reply.

From his/her profile he/she filed for K1 visa.....left side column.
snooky007Female02011-06-17 16:26:00
United KingdomFor everyone between NOA2 and interview in London
Packet three is the letter from the embassy mentioning the forms you nee to send to them. The package you will send to them will include forms DS156(2), DS-157(2), DS156K, DS-230(part1) and maybe DS-2001 (readiness form). You can send the readiness form when you have all supporting documents and police certificate ready. Packet 4 is the letter the embassy sends to you to inform you of your interview date and time.
Hope this helps.

Hi guys!

So a few questions I hope you all can answer.

We sent our AOS packet with income, tax, and support documents, and the Visa packet with birth certificate, police certificate, etc to the NVC. Our case was expedited so everything was sent to the Embassy. We waited a month but did not receive anything telling us what to do next, so I emailed the IV email address and received the following response:

"Your file was received from NVC on 07JUN, once we have received your cleared medical report from Knightsbridge Drs we will schedule your appt. You should call them on 0207 4867822 to arrange an appointment."

So my husband scheduled his medical for June 23. I am wondering if you know what happens after that. What is packet 3 and packet 4? What else could we possibly have to send them? They have all of our forms- the originals- so what else is left?

Any help you can offer would be great! Thanks.


snooky007Female02011-06-17 14:30:00
United KingdomFor everyone between NOA2 and interview in London
Rang DOS today. My interview has been scheduled for 19th July 2011. I'm kind of nervous now!!!!! Please can someone who has been give me a full list of what I need apart from the forms and how many copies of each document do you advice I should have. My Fiance will be attending with me do I need to let the embassy know? Please help!!!!!!
snooky007Female02011-06-17 11:09:00
United KingdomFor everyone between NOA2 and interview in London
I called DOS yesterday and the guy I spoke to said the interview has not been scheduled yet, thought everything has been logged in ok. I wonder how long this will take. Anyone in the same shoes? I might have to call them everyday...lol
snooky007Female02011-06-16 11:31:00
United KingdomFor everyone between NOA2 and interview in London
My Fiance called DOS as they said they have received packet 3 which was sent May14. Had my medicals done today, was waiting for ages between having the chest x-ray done and seeing the doctor. It went ok except for low blood pressure(doctor said its ok better than high). DOS says I should get an interview date in 2weeks. So I am just waiting and hoping it all goes well.
snooky007Female02011-06-01 12:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionProof of relationship in original I-129F

So our interview is set for September 12th, my question is the following:

When I sent the original 129-F I copied all our skype logs and a bunch of e-mails, plus photos and receipts, do we get those back before the interview or do I need new ones (No I did NOT make a copy of the whole packet before sending it, I hadn't found this site yet)

As always any help is appreciated.


Hello bbiedny,
If you don't mind I'll like to ask how did you print your skype logs. I and my fiancee use the free skype to skype service and would like to print as evidence of ongoing relationship.
I'll appreciate your help.

Thanks
snooky007Female02010-08-01 17:44:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMedical / Police Cert / Packet 3 London

so basically you received it 6 days after it was sent out!

my wedding is aug 5th so just as worried as you are mate, well keep in touch any let me know when u get ur interview. My medical is on 29th and i managed to get my vaccinations free at my GP.


I would just get the tube in rather than drive


Please how did you get your vaccinations free at yor GP. I just moved from Hull to York and I need to get a new GP and I don't even know what to tell them about the vaccination. Thanks
snooky007Female02011-04-01 18:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPlease help!!!!!!!
Is it possible to request an interview date in december? What if the NOA2 expires what do I do? Thank you
snooky007Female02011-01-20 01:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPlease help!!!!!!!
Hello VJers,

Is it possible to extend the interview for 8-10months before scheduling after an NOA2 approval. We are waiting for our NOA2 which should come in february according to igors timeline but some other situation arose and I cannot relocate within 6months. So I am asking if there is a way to delay my going to the US till next year March. Please I will really appreciate your kind advices. Thanks in advance.
snooky007Female02011-01-19 16:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsYIPEEEEE!!!! We have been approved
I am having mixed feelings. I am excited that we've been approved but also worried everything will speed up now (good tho'). Vjers thanks for your posts and also answers to my several questions. Please can someone tell me what happens next. I need to change my address at the NVC becasue I just moved, how soon should I call them? I am currently in my home country on holiday, do I need to get a police report from there. I lived there for 24years before relocating to England. I just want to gathere as much things as possible before I leave. Thanks for your help :dance: :dance: :D
snooky007Female02011-02-17 18:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsContacting the London Embassy(Urgent please)!!!!!!!

You could call USCIS and cancel your K-1 and start all over again when you are ready?

You have 6 months to use it before it expires once its been issued.


Have you checked for a phone number on the London Embassy website?


It will be another wait to cancel the K1 and start over. Do you think it is a good idea to reschedule the interview. Do you know anyone who did that and how it turned out. Thanks
snooky007Female02011-03-10 01:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsContacting the London Embassy(Urgent please)!!!!!!!
Hello fellow VJers,
Please does anyone know how I can contact the US embassy in London to check if they have received my file and alos to change my address because I have moved. We called NVC on monday and we were told that our file was sent to England the week of 1st March. Also does anyone have any idea how we can slow down the process so I can go the US next year March. Please I would really appreciate good advices now!!!! Please!!!!!
snooky007Female02011-03-09 14:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPacket 3 (not sure)

Packet 3 letter basically directs you to a link on the Embassy web site. http://london.usembassy.gov/iv_15.html And lists the DS forms that you need to fill out and send back

As for what to bring to the interview. Have a look here http://london.usemba..._documents.html


Thank you very much. SO I need to fill DS-230 part1&2, DS-156K, DS-156&157 (in duplicate)and then DS-2001 when I am ready for the interview. From what I understand DS156 should be filled online. I am just about to apply for my police certificate this weekend. Please correct me where necessary
snooky007Female02011-04-01 17:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPacket 3 (not sure)
Hi everyone,
The US embassy in london sent me a one page letter stating that I should go to the website for more information on the forms to fill and what to bring to the interview. Please is this the packet 3 or do I still expect more from them. Also can someone please give me a comprehensive list of things needed at the london embassy for interview from past experience. Please help!!!!! Thanks people.
snooky007Female02011-04-01 16:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview Date!!!

Crazy! I bet it is early... Matt will be there early having coffee at starbucks. It would be cool if they could connect. It's been such a journey.

Yeah I called them back on friday and was told its 9.00am 19th July. We will be there early too maybe 5am..:rofl: :D
snooky007Female02011-06-19 17:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview Date!!!

We have an interview date!!! Called DOS today and found out that our letter was sent today and our interview is scheduled for July 19 at 8:30am!!!! :dance: :dance:


Hey Matt&Deb, I also called DOS today and got the same date July 19, I did not ask for time tho...oops. All the best for us
snooky007Female02011-06-17 14:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview today!!!
Congrats Matt and Deb. I also had my interview today and was approved. I worrired though then the consular officer said it will take 2weeks. I got scared maybe it is in administrative processing, do you how long they told Matt it will take? A bit worried.

Matt's interview was today in London. He was scheduled for 8:30. He didn't sleep the night before and I didn't sleep all night knowing he was in route and going through it all on his own. We both have tried really hard to stay positive, however one thing I NEVER mentioned was the facet that he is in the process of dealing with a minor run in with the police that happened in the US last September. We have been so nervous and done all the research, as well as work as diligently as possible to satisfy the issue. Our fear has been that there isn't really any research you can do to tell you what we would be up against in the interview process..... We did decide however that the truth would be our best bet and that having ALL supporting evidence would at least show those truths.

After a two hour wait he was finally called to the 1st window where she took all his documents. Then sent back to sit again and he heard his number called, but it never appeared on the screen so luckily he was listening. They asked ONE question about our relationship, "when are you planning to be married?" The rest of the time was spend going over all of the legal documents and many questions. The man before him that he had been sitting next to had been denied so his confidence was low at this point and he was trying to figure out what to say to me if he were denied. But that man before him was lacking many of the required documents. So FINALLY after all the paperwork had been reviewed the CO said "well, ok you've got it." WHEW!!!

In the end I think if you are honest and have all the documents required to back up any situation you may be facing they will let you get on with your life. We are both so thankful.... It seems surreal after all this time and all the worry.... It's worry enough with-out a legal issue to over come.... I share this piece of our story incase there is anyone else with any minor criminal issues. Deal with them and have all the documents to support it and above all be honest.

Thank you for all the support and stories. It has been most helpful. Next we get married and start the AOS :dance:


snooky007Female02011-07-19 13:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNeed good advice
If I travel to the US 2weeks before the K1 expires will it be a problem at Immigration?
snooky007Female02011-07-21 01:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNeed good advice
Hello fellow Vjers,
I need some advice of this important issue. I've had my interview and it was approved (thank God). Hopefully I should get the visa in 2weeks all things been equal. Now the issue is I was told it is valid for six months i.e January. I need to travel out of the US by Dec 30 to Nigeria for a family occassion (january 7, 2012) and I do not know how long the AP&EAD takes. So I'm thinking should I wait till January 8th to relocate to the US or leave by end of August. The earliest I can leave here is end of august anyway so do you think the AP will be approved by December. Please share your experience, I need to start planning. Thanks for all your help so far, I wish you all the BEST. (L) (F)
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Edited by snooky007, 20 July 2011 - 01:04 PM.

snooky007Female02011-07-20 13:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApplying for K1 visa a second time

I have read of two on here getting multiple K-1 visas, I say multiple as one I believe did three. I am sure there will be other with more detail.


If ypu come across any will you please let me know. Thanks
snooky007Female02012-01-26 17:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApplying for K1 visa a second time
Hi VJers,
Quick question. Has anyone on here or you know ever applied for a K1 visa got approved, did not use it and then applied a second time. Please share your experience. Was it difficult getting it the second time since you did not use the first one. Same beneficiary.
Thanks
snooky007Female02012-01-20 13:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan K1 be denied?
QUOTE (john_and_marlene @ Feb 26 2009, 06:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Have you physically met with your boyfriend face to face within the past 2 years?


Yes he came to Nigeria in December 2007 and we were together and he is visiting me in the UK soon.
snooky007Female02009-02-26 07:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan K1 be denied?
QUOTE (Sinergy @ Feb 25 2009, 03:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
read the guides above, all of the requirments are there...you should get familiar with those guides.


So can i go ahead with the filing process hoping that nothing goes wrong. We have evidence of emails, pictures, phone bills. I appreciate your contributions. Please say more

QUOTE (Sinergy @ Feb 25 2009, 03:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
read the guides above, all of the requirments are there...you should get familiar with those guides.


So can i go ahead with the filing process hoping that nothing goes wrong. We have evidence of emails, pictures, phone bills. I appreciate your contributions. Please say more
snooky007Female02009-02-26 02:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan K1 be denied?
QUOTE (Sinergy @ Feb 25 2009, 02:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The K1 can be denied...if USCIS feels its worth a denial. Not meeting the requirments is one reason.



What are the requirements?
snooky007Female02009-02-25 14:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan K1 be denied?
QUOTE (lucyrich @ Feb 24 2009, 11:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes, a K-1 can be denied.

If an F-1 was denied for a reason that doesn't apply to a K-1, such as because of failure to prove non-immigrant intent, then that's not a problem at all in the K-1 process. Just be sure and disclose it when asked.

If an F-1 was denied for a reason that does apply to a K-1, such as material misrepresentation, criminal record, previous overstays, previous immigration violations, etc., then that could easily be a problem for the K-1. It might be a problem that can be overcome with a waiver, or it might not.

If you want to describe the reason for the denial, you may get more precise information.



Thanks. The reason for the denial was as an intended immigrant and that they do not think i have enough funds to finance my program.
snooky007Female02009-02-25 04:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan K1 be denied?
I have been dating my boyfriend for four years now and he is a US citizen. I applied for F1 to study for my masters in the US but i was denied 5 times. I decided to go to the UK and now i'm almost concluding my program. My boyfriend is thinking of me applying for a K1 visa but I am so scared that my previous denials might result in the denial of the K1. Does anyone have and advice on this. Thanks helpsmilie.gif
snooky007Female02009-02-24 17:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo I have to be in US while applying??
Hi guys:
I am new on here and have read this site at length. I have checked to see if there are any existing threads relating to this issues but have not been able to find much. I am sorry if this has been asked before and my search functions are not the best.
Here is my scenario. I am currently in UK studying and plan to be here for a while. We are unsure of when to start the process because I cannot maintain an address in my country. Would it be possible to take care of the processing with me being in a country(UK) aside of my country of origin? I understand I may need to eventually go back but I am trying to minimize the amount of breaks I have in school and the cost of travel.


I apologize again if this has been asked before. Thanks for you time.
snooky007Female02009-03-28 12:11:00