ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
United KingdomSending back P3
I used special delivery and there were no problems. It is going straight to a person, not to a PO Box and has to be signed for.
Y&EFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-08-12 12:32:00
United KingdomShipping advice needed - particularly on Parcel Monkey!!
Hey miss Jess,

The cheapest way to ship to the US is aircourier (or airfreight) for some weird reason. I used fastlane international (just google the name). I got the best quote and great service from them and I could choose from different services. Just make sure that when you fill out the unaccompanied baggage doc that they provide you also include a photocopy of the visa and IBC of your passport because they don't tell you that. I think that there are lots of threads in the UK forum about shipping but I hadn't noticed fastlane mentioned on them. My 6 boxes / bags of about 82kg (volumetric) were almost 300 pounds and just over with insurance.

Good luck.

PS - excess baggage took so long to come back to me with a quote that I'd already booked with the other company.

Edited by Y&E, 11 July 2010 - 04:21 PM.

Y&EFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-07-11 16:20:00
United Kingdom2010 United Kingdom Interview Thread

May i ask what the interview is for? you appear to be married and already gone through the K1 process?

IR1 / CR1 still have to interview the same as K1. This forum isn't exclusively for K1 applicants.
Y&EFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-06-27 07:04:00
United Kingdom2010 United Kingdom Interview Thread

Have to have a freakout moment now - he'll be here in less than 24 hours! Omg!!!

Congratulations!
Y&EFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-06-25 03:21:00
United Kingdom2010 United Kingdom Interview Thread

First thing AA want to know is 'country of residence'. I may be being stupid, but should I put UK or US? At that moment in time my residence will be 'the plane' so just wanted to check ;)

Lol! I hadn't thought of it like that :)
Y&EFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-06-18 09:57:00
United Kingdom2010 United Kingdom Interview Thread

That was pretty much my experience, all well and good. The place in Carolina the guy was from has the same name as the place i'm going to in another state :)

Trying to book tickets at the moment, but would i be right in saying that i should try hard to make my POE my destination (other side of states) otherwise i'm likely to miss my connecting flight?


I wouldn't suggest going through Newark, Yuri and his colleagues have delayed flights / missed connections whenever they travel through there. If you read the POE reviews everyone seems to have different experiences at the POE. It may depend on the country you're from or simply on how much traffic goes through that airport. I've had to wait for 1.5 hours to get through immigration in Chicago but I've also only had to wait 20 minutes another time. You could always just make sure that you leave at least 2 hours between your flights.
Y&EFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-06-17 08:10:00
United Kingdom2010 United Kingdom Interview Thread
Good luck to the 17th of June group!
Y&EFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-06-17 04:46:00
United Kingdom2010 United Kingdom Interview Thread

Hey folks, quick question re: the couriers....

I'm not sure if anyone's had this experience, but on the day of my interview SMS's systems were down so I was given a handwritten receipt and told my tracking number would be sent in the post.

Anyone have any experience of how long this takes? I get nervous not knowing where my passport is and having no way of knowing... :wacko:


Your tracking number will be 06(day of interview)2012i9(your interview number).

When you log onto their system and it asks for your postcode it will probably say that they don't have a record of it. It won't have a record until the SMS actually receive the passport. At that stage the tracker will then tell you the day that you can expect delivery. I never received a text either but the passport was delivered just after 12pm on the day they said it would be (I paid for b4 12pm service).
Y&EFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-06-16 08:11:00
United Kingdom2010 United Kingdom Interview Thread

If you're staying at Lincoln House, you can leave your luggage and electronics with them. No need to pay Goulds. That's what we did. We went back to Lincoln House after the interview and picked up phones and cameras and spent the afternoon in London. They were happy to keep our luggage until late afternoon when we were ready to catch the coach just up the block.

This map I made is accurate. You can zoom it in or move it around or see a hybrid view. The map you posted isn't really to scale or it's missing something.

Map of Embassy, Medical, Hotels, & Gould's

That was an excellent map too.
Y&EFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-06-15 07:51:00
United Kingdom2010 United Kingdom Interview Thread
Quick question for people who've received their visas. Did you remove the big white sticker from your passport before you entered the US? I'm pretty sure it was only applicable on the day of the interview but I don't want to take it off and then find they wanted it left on!

Thanks :)
Y&EFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-06-14 07:30:00
United Kingdom2010 United Kingdom Interview Thread
Visa in hand!
Y&EFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-06-14 06:43:00
United Kingdom2010 United Kingdom Interview Thread

Hi all, this is a question for everyone that had thier interview in London and paid for the visa that day

Did your charge take a long time to show up on you bank statement? I paid $400 on my visa card on May 28th (about £290) and it has still not shown up on my statement?!?! I don't really want to start my new life here in The US owing $400 - I had enough funds on my credit card (and still do) and I got the reciept at the time of payment so I am unsure why it has not shown up.

Does anyone else know if it takes a long time for the embassy to process credit card payments or any other reason for this?

Thanks

Stacey

Mine took a few days.
Y&EFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-06-11 08:35:00
United Kingdom2010 United Kingdom Interview Thread

Yes I was not sure what line to join but The US one was for citizens and residents and I figured I would be a resident in just a few minutes so that was the best line to join! Normally the US line is much shorter but typically it was longer this time!

Good luck to you!

Stacey

I intend just to join whichever line is shorter!
Y&EFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-06-10 02:21:00
United Kingdom2010 United Kingdom Interview Thread

Don't stress. Mine took 2 weeks to arrive and worst I've read on VJ was 5 weeks. Every day check that courier site and one day very soon it will say "due for delivery the next day". It is a huge relief when you actually have it in your hand.

Thanks Doghandler - it currently won't even register that the tracking number exists in their system which is very frustrating :)
Y&EFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-06-09 02:29:00
United Kingdom2010 United Kingdom Interview Thread

Where is the piece about it only having to be filled out by males though? I haven't seen that... :s

I saw that when I was at the embassy - it seems to be an N number thing only.

Still waiting for passport with visa to arrive - I know it's only been 4 working days but I'm impatient! Also stressed that something may happen to delay it!
Y&EFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-06-08 08:24:00
United Kingdom2010 United Kingdom Interview Thread

Top left hand corner. There is invoice date, then under that there is Invoice Number. It's that one. It will then ask for your postcode.

Great! Thanks.
Y&EFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-06-07 08:02:00
United Kingdom2010 United Kingdom Interview Thread

Just keep checking the tracking website as this will tell you the day before it is delievered - I never got any text messages to my phone so don't rely on that!

Good luck

Stacey

Stacey, where on the reciept is the tracking number? There seem to be so many numbers on there!
Thanks,
Emma x
Y&EFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-06-07 02:44:00
United Kingdom2010 United Kingdom Interview Thread
Thanks, Doghandler! Also saw Nich-nicks post - very informative.
Y&EFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-06-04 13:34:00
United Kingdom2010 United Kingdom Interview Thread
Sundrop - are you going to start a UK 2010 AOS thread? I can't find one. Although if someone knows where one is, please point it out to me... sometimes the search doesn't work very well and there are too many pages to trawl through!
Y&EFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-06-04 05:24:00
United Kingdom2010 United Kingdom Interview Thread

Your list is complete assuming you have no military or arrest records, or divorce decree. You don't need all that relationship fluff. You don't need anything from the USC but the affidavit of support things.

I agree with Nich-Nick said. I took along all sorts of evidence supporting ongoing relationship, income etc and they didn't ask for it or seem to want it. With that in mind though, it's better to have too much evidence in case they ask for it than too little and delay your visa.

Emma :)
Y&EFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-06-04 03:35:00
United Kingdom2010 United Kingdom Interview Thread

LMAO - nooooooo! I was 915. You had your hair in a pony tail? I thought 911 was you at first and you made me giggle coz you looked really pissed off when they sent you off to pay the fee.

We were sitting with our backs to the door, front row for the first 3.5 hours and then on the other side after that.

913 had the biggest grin on her face when she literally bounced to the courier's desk. Was rather sweet :)


Sundrop, read my review of the embassy and you'll see why I was pissed off about the fee (not the fee in itself, just the girl at the counter): http://www.visajourn...p?cfl=&id=77353

I had a great time in London, I always enjoy visiting. Kinda wish that I'd lived there for awhile now, but oh well. On Tuesday when i got down there I was going to a show, but by the time I'd checked the embassy out I was just going to walk down to Embankment - anyway, the heavens opened, I got soaked and ended up having to go and buy new trousers and a hoodie on Oxford street before the show! :rofl: that sort of thing always happens to me - that's what I get for coming from a country where carrying an umbrella is useless so I hardly ever do.

Looking forward to everyone's reviews!
Y&EFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-06-03 15:25:00
United Kingdom2010 United Kingdom Interview Thread
Approved! Yeah, more later... busy with work.

Sundrop, I was 911 :) I thought that you were 913... :rofl:
Y&EFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-06-03 03:20:00
United Kingdom2010 United Kingdom Interview Thread

I know that feeling, it does feel like you've just jumped off a cliff. But there is a certain frisson of freedom about that moment and it is to be enjoyed! And am sure many people at your work were very envious!


Ha, ironically, since many of them are looking for new jobs they are all very jealous! Interview in 5 days but distracting myself by going to Guernsey for the weekend.
Y&EFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-05-28 13:07:00
United Kingdom2010 United Kingdom Interview Thread
Just resigned from work this morning. Scary!!
Y&EFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-05-28 03:11:00
United Kingdom2010 United Kingdom Interview Thread
Just resigned from work this morning. Scary!!
Y&EFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-05-28 03:05:00
United Kingdom2010 United Kingdom Interview Thread

Dear VJs
Strange........ but it actually happened i received a call on ma work number at 3.30pm today i was not on desk den i received a call at 07.05 pm on ma cell phone and the call was from US embassy London and they left a voice mail ........that they want to change my interview date ???? Is that Possible????i am so confused right now BC i called my fiance to be with me at interview on 8 of June and she is just coming for 4 days ......i dont know what date now they will give me but i will hope for best ...............lets see ........:dance:

That's too bad. It seems like they've been doing that to a lot of people recently. I guess that their staff levels must be fluctuating. Is that because we're heading into school holiday territory, I wonder?
Y&EFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-05-27 16:15:00
United Kingdom2010 United Kingdom Interview Thread

You can't concentrate on reading anything as the tannoy which calls out the numbers is constant and you are always listening out for yours. It's like the one they have at the post office and it goes:- "currently serving N**** at window No. *". After 4 hours of being subjected to it, I can still hear it in my head now and my interview was a week ago! Everyone just seems to sit staring into space and twitching! It's also really hot in there, so no wearing any big jumpers!


Yay, hot... are they trying to trick us unwitting Britons into thinking it's summer out there?
Y&EFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-05-27 03:16:00
United Kingdom2010 United Kingdom Interview Thread

My fiance had his visa delivered to his work address and then just made sure he was at work between 8 and 6 (which I think are the hours they told him). They didn't seem to mind what address you want it to be sent to.

Thanks for that Kirstin & David. Good thinking!
Y&EFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-05-26 14:49:00
United Kingdom2010 United Kingdom Interview Thread

It's an extra £21 to have it delivered before 8am. Total cost £35.50. It doesn't matter where you live. £14.50 for standard delivery which means it will be delivered any time and you've have to stay in all day. Don't know what they do with it if you're out.

Guess that I'll be paying 35 quid and starting work late that day then! I usually get to work for 8am.
Y&EFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-05-26 08:16:00
United Kingdom2010 United Kingdom Interview Thread

Hmm, can you not leave the US until then? Which one gets you the green card? is that AOS?

No, you can't leave until you have either AP or a Greencard. The provisional GC is the final step for 18 months after you marry (essentailly). The AP and the work permit are given to you while the GC is being processed. I suggest you check out the K1 flowchart and read the links attached.

http://www.visajourn.../content/k1flow

There is also plenty of info on here under the AOS forum. It's quite important that you know this information before you leave, otherwise you might get caught out if you try to work / travel / apply for SSN.
Y&EFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-05-24 16:56:00
United Kingdom2010 United Kingdom Interview Thread

Advanced parole? What's that for?

I know if you apply for the work auth doc at the same time as the AOS, it's free. The current processing time is ~3 months for that, and if you're on the K1 visa (90 days) then it's only valid for those 90 days anyway.


AP means that you can travel before you get a greencard. I have read that it usually takes 2 months to process AP - useful if you want to honeymoon away from the US or have to travel home / overseas for any reason.
Y&EFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-05-24 13:55:00
United Kingdom2010 United Kingdom Interview Thread

Holy #######! 167%!!!!!!


I hope the $1010 is for more than one person for adjusting the status? Our wedding is suddenly going to need to be cheaper :(


Nope, just one person I'm afraid. AOS, Work Permit and Advanced Parole all at the same time (or else just AOS = $1010),
Y&EFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-05-24 13:00:00
USCIS Service Centersinvestigate overdue case
Hope you start having some better luck with all of this, Irishgirl. Hang in there, and know that there's a lot of us rooting for you to get out of the infamous 'review' stage ASAP.

Keep us all up to date!!!
ddurkinNot TellingIreland2006-03-02 14:57:00
USCIS Service CentersNSC: Graduates
Happy to report that my fiance made it over safe and sound and is now my hubby...so add me to the couples back together list :)


Best of luck to those of you still waiting to be together!
ddurkinNot TellingIreland2006-03-10 20:59:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 and I-129f being processed together

Good morning to all. I just want to ask why is it both our I-130 and I-129 are still both being processed? Should it that one of them (129) has been closed automatically? Our 130 is at NVC while the 129 is at the US Embassy in Manila. We are now at the process wherein we need to pay the Visa fee. Who should we pay, 130 or 129, and move forward with?

HAVE YOU CALLED THE NVC AND ASKED THEM ABOUT THAT? MY BOTH I-129 AND I-130 APRROVED AND RIGHT NOW BOTH AT NVC, I WOULD LIKE TO GO FOR I-129 SINCE IT IS FASTER, DID THE EMBASSY CONTACTED YOU TO MAKE THE INTERVIEW?


LottryMaleSudan2014-03-28 16:19:00
USCIS Service CentersDoes anybody know how they work? First in -First out??

LOOKING AT IT THIS WAY MAKES SENSE TO ME, THANKS


LottryMaleSudan2013-06-27 09:25:00
United KingdomPaying the K3 fee

Can't find an answer to this on any other thread. Can I pay the 129f ( k3 ) fee at the embassy or do I have to pay it online. My husband has already sent me a US money order for the embassy.

I got approved for both I-13- and I 129, but when i called NVC they told me If I wanna go with I 129 i have to write a request to NVC, did you guys have to do that? I am not sure about the I 129 fee!!


LottryMaleSudan2014-03-26 07:31:00
USCIS Service CentersNot happy
I seriously hope there is progress! My fiancee lives in Indianapolis.
MarkYYCMaleCanada2013-03-01 01:54:00
USCIS Service CentersNot happy
Ugh. The CSC is way slower right now? This seems ridiculous. Why can't they share the workload?
MarkYYCMaleCanada2013-03-01 01:33:00
USCIS Service CentersHow many supporters are here?
If we do write letters, is there a specific address to send this to? Or just the one on the Google doc?

Thanks for whoever is organizing this!

Mark
MarkYYCMaleCanada2013-04-08 11:15:00