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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

That really is harsh after the NOA2 wait! We're hearing 6 weeks for UK plus 3 to the actual interview - It really better not be.


Yeah I called the embassy at lunch time to check if my medical report had been logged and was told to get back in touch if I hadn't heard from them in 5 weeks :wow: I called again at 4.55 just to check if they'd done any logging this afternoon and were able to give me a positive push into the weekend...still nothing but the funny thing is I got the same guy on the phone!!!!! He was probably thinking..."Woman, I said wait 5 weeks...not 5 hours!!!" :rofl:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-14 13:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Rob bought a US version of the PS3 already, and I already own a 360. God forbid he goes without his gaming. :rofl:


:rofl: Well i figure i don't use the Wii enough to justify using baggage allowance on it! Jason also has an 360 so we'll survive with that :yes:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-14 10:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

That's a guestimate. It seems, at least lately that the interviews are around 1 1/2 months from NOA2 providing you get everything in. Will that be true for us? I don't know. I do know that we met on 11/15 last year and if we can make it happen, we'll be getting married on that date. If not. we'll shift things around. We are considering Niagara Falls or just the Courthouse.

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Gotcha! :thumbs: I am praying for a date around then...we are going to make plans as soon as we get the interview date but are planning on a flight to Hawaii 2 days after I arrive and having a 'weddingmoon'!!! Then we'll take time over the coming months having weekend visits in the many various states all his family and friends live in but hopefully timing will work to allow us Thanksgiving weekend with his mom :D Then most of his family at Christmas. We then plan on a first anniversary trip to Scotland where we are going to have a reception for family and friends here and do like we've just got married and walked in as newly weds :dance: I'll wear my dress and he's even considering wearing a kilt :rofl:

Can't WAIT to make plans!

Edited by SLMcT, 14 September 2012 - 02:32 AM.

SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-14 02:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Congratulations on all the new approvals :thumbs:

KTandTommy, Montreal is really slow on scheduling interviews! But let's cross our fingers that you are there by christmas.

I'm waiting for a interview date, on packet three they said they send it out by e-mail. Almost back to obssesively checking my e-mail! I don't know how long it will take to get it, it's so few people here from Denmark, Sweden and Norway (they process all immigrant visas in Sweden..... :bonk: )that it's hard to get a estimate. I'm hoping for October even though we won't be able to leave before early December....

And a big hooray for me: I sold my apartment yesterday after the first viewing for a really really good price! The housing market here is crazy these days..... One step closer to our big move :dance:


Great news about your apartment...mine sold on August 1st and it's an amazing feeling to know that the reason is to move to be with my love :dance: Now i just need to get moving on selling some more stuff i have laying around...can't see my Wii coming to the US with me!!! :rofl:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-14 02:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Thanks SLMct!!
I told him, he could most likely mail everything on Friday and that should be good in terms of it getting there after our petition is logged. It's so funny how fast we want everything to get logged and viewed and filed since we've all waited so dang long in the first part of this process!! Posted Image


Hey Mary! I'm curious...I notice you added a wedding date to your signature...is that just a guestimate?!? We were wondering if we'd be able to do UK style 10/11/12!!! Had hoped for US style but the mm/dd will most likely be switched!!!
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-13 17:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Just let everybody know, we are approved today,

We almost lost hope yesterday, and "I worked all day"

When i got back, like 10 mins ago, My fiance called me and told me we are approved without a RFE

God Bless me!!!!

Thanks everyone here for the encouragement and support!!!


CONGRATS!!!
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-13 16:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Thanks SLMct!!
I told him, he could most likely mail everything on Friday and that should be good in terms of it getting there after our petition is logged. It's so funny how fast we want everything to get logged and viewed and filed since we've all waited so dang long in the first part of this process!! Posted Image


I know...it's crazy!!! It's like...YEESSSS I can DO something :rofl: I'm giving the embassy a break from me and leaving it until Friday to call them next to check they got the medical report and check the progress of them working on our forms! Hoping I can find out the interview date before getting the letter...more notice the better for me booking flights down to London and also plan on booking flight to the US for the week after :thumbs: Can't wait to start the countdown :dance:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-12 08:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Hi friends!
Happy to see some of you that have been waiting got your approvals. Julian's medical is Friday and it looks like, (through DHL) that the embassy got our package this morning!!!!
Julian spent all day yesterday working on the packet 3 paperwork and is all done with that so we are getting it done!

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Excellent!!! My package was signed for last Tuesday and on Friday when I called I was told they had mailed the letter (packet 3) two days ago (so the Wednesday) and that I could mail all the DS forms in so it might be worth having it all ready to mail on Friday if possible and calling the embassy early afternoon to see what's up and Julian might be able to get it mailed then :)
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-12 08:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

i got approved!


I'm sure that's the best birthday present EVER!!!!! :dance: :joy:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-12 02:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Just got the text! We got approved today!!!


Congrats! :dance:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-12 02:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Congrats to those approved! :dance:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-11 11:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Thank you!!

What is the next steps now ?


http://www.visajourn...terview-thread/

This is a good thread to look thru...helped me a lot! When the NVC receive your file you will be able to get your LND case number which means you can then book an medical. Get all your forms filled out and ready to go...all the evidence etc from your fiancee.
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-10 17:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Quick question how much is the medical ?


£227 for the actual medical and then extra if you need any shots! I could have gone back to my GP or waited to get it in the US before the AOS but since I was there I just wanted it done so that box was ticked!!!
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-10 17:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Have a good day out, the medical is a breeze so you can relax with that :) The US embassy is relatively near to the doctors, so it may be worth checking it out so you have an idea for the interview when it comes around :)


Thanks Gavin...yeah i've been to the US twice on short student VISAs so i'm a seasoned pro at getting to the embassy!

Well i'm just home from my little day out in London which happened to include a medical :lol: Really straight forward...arrived at the doctors at 12.45 for my 1.10 appointment and had the additional questionnaire to fill out. I had to get an extra MMR booster shot as it seems the one I had in 2005 wasn't enough...so make sure you check into that...I had given the nurse at my GP clinic the requirements and she had said I didn't need anything!!! Oh well...what's another £38 for an MMR shot! Few minutes wait and then in for the chest x-ray...another few minutes wait and then I was called by the doctor. Lots of chat thru my medical history...i've had knee surgery...lot of small talk as she was checking all the paperwork. Had an eye test and blood pressure taken then had to lay down for a full body check. Then she took a blood sample, told me i'm very healthy and I went back to the waiting room until I was called to pay! If I don't hear anything in the next 2 days then my x-ray and bloods are fine and the embassy will have my results by the end of the week :thumbs:

Plenty of time to fit in a Krispy Kreme fix (or was it 2!!) at Selfridges and even soak up a bit of the Olympic team parade atmosphere...missed seeing the actual parade but saw the RAF and red arrows fly overs which was cool! Can't wait until I go back down for my interview!!! :dance:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-10 17:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Praying for lots of approvals this week and for strength for those waiting.

It was a 4am start for me...now at the airport waiting to fly down to London for my medical :) Making the most of it and having a day out with mum while i'm still living here!!!
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-10 00:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Hi All
Ok so I've been in phone mode today trying to get some finishing up of Canadian business. Now, I know the number is here somewhere but I'm exhausted searching for info. could someone please pass on the number for NVC?
many thanks
much appreciated
Terri


Hey Terri. I know the feeling...sometimes you just need someone to give you the answer!!! The NVC number is 603-334-0700. Good luck! :thumbs:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-08 03:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Boo! :crying:

I called the UK Embassy call center, I'm pretty sure it's not actually the embassy themselves. They said that their system doesn't get updated until the evening. What was a worry though, is that they said there's a back log and they're just processing August 7 petitions and I may need to wait for 6 weeks before I get an interview date.

I'm choose not to believe that, if they can send out packet 3s quite quickly they can't be that much behind. However, it has put me in a mood and I shall now sulk for a bit, so ner :(

Ps, sorry for being down when there are so many good news posts on our Feb forum now!


Well that stinks :( Lets be positive though...like you said, they send out packet 3 really quick :thumbs:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-07 12:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Yay, great news! Pretty much the same here :)


Might see you on interview day!!
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-07 10:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Called the London embassy at lunch time to check up on whether or not they had received our petition from the NVC yet...was informed that they had and that 'Packet 3' had been mailed to me 2 days ago!!! YAY!!! :thumbs: She then said that I didn't really need to wait to receive it...I could access the forms online (like I did 6 months ago lol!) and mail them in...didn't need told that twice...just back from the Post Office!!!!! :dance:

So I have my medical on Monday...all forms have been mailed to the embassy...all I need now is an interview date :lol:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-07 10:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

OMG we just got approved!!!!!! :D :D :D


YAY!!! I wish I could see the smile on your face!!! Congrats! :thumbs: :dance: :thumbs:

My babe just got her visa approval at Manila embassy :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:


Fantastic news! How many days until you see each other then?!! I can't wait to start that countdown :dance: :dance: :dance:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-07 02:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Guys guys! We got our NOA2 as well!!!!!! I didn't get a text or email or anything. Was just checking the website again, with not hope really that the date would have changed, and it had!!!!

Such a funny thing is that I was about to post how it was beginning to struggle with all of this, how I had been fine before but that it was really starting to get hard. And now, we got it!!


CONGRATS!!!!! :thumbs: :dance: :thumbs:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-06 16:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Ok...this is a random question!!! I have seen it written for other forms DO NOT STAPLE...do you think it's ok to staple these forms...like staple the 3 pages of the DS-156 together?

Thanks! Sarah :)
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-06 06:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

I'M SO HAPPY NOA2 APPROVED!!!!! WOHOOOOOOO


Congrats! It's an amazing feeling!! :thumbs: :dance: :thumbs:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-06 02:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Have you tracked the DHL? It took them a couple of days to say they had it after the DHL package had been delivered.


If i'm right in tracking using EXP 29 AUG2012A then it was signed for yesterday. I guess i'll call the embassy again on Friday and check :yes:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-05 13:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Thanks for the reply, unfortunately I didn't get to read VJ until now - busy day at work - I did call the embassy this morning and they seemed unsure about the birth certificate etc. So to be safe I ended up sending the info, it's all together with the forms though, so I'm hoping they'll just keep it all together :-)

I know it says on the DS-2001 to send it, a covering letter and DS-230 part 1. However, I sent it all together like you.


Thanks for discussing this guys...i'm planning on sending it all together also :thumbs: I just wish our case would get itself to London as it doesn't seem to have arrived yet :unsure:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-05 13:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Thanks, yeah I've been to that page. I'll give them a call sometime tomorrow if it's not clarified by anyone.


Ok...let me know! :thumbs:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-04 16:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

This is more a question to someone going or been to the London Embassy. They sent packet 3, but it didn't make it apparently. I already have the forms filled in anyway. So I want to send them in, my question is about DS-156K. On the website it says that this form gets sent with the others, but the form says that you have to attach evidence of financial support, birth certificate etc. I thought these documents were taken on the interview day and not sent in. So I'm wondering if I need to send DS-156K or just take it along when I go for the interview. I know this is specific to each embassy/consulate does anyone know for London?

Thanks

Gav


Obviously i'm a week behind you so can't answer from experience but i'd go off this link http://london.usemba...processing.html that says you send the form in with the others. I get the impression that it's almost a declaration that you HAVE all the documents and that, together with the DS-2001 are you letting them know that and that you are ready to bring them to the interview. I'll be waiting to see if anyone already thru the process can clarify that!!!
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-04 16:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

ok so all... I'm having that OMG I can't believe it moment...... USCIS site said we approved it on the 4th.... I'm shaking... Can't get a hold of my sweetie. Sheeeesh...


AWESOME!!!!! :thumbs: :dance: :thumbs:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-04 16:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

I had my medical. My appointment was for 9.50, I got there at 9.30. I filled out a basic questionnaire (embassy copy) which is pretty much the same as the one as the doctors had me download and fill in from their website before the appointment.

I turned my phone off as there were signs that said to, so I don't know how much time passed while waiting in the waiting room. I had my chest x-ray done and went back to the waiting room for about 5 minutes. Then I was called through for the doctor. They asked some questions related to vaccinations, I had gotten all the vaccinations before the appointment. I was asked if I had had chickenpox, which I had. So that was written on the vaccination record, this was given as an advisor for waiving the chickenpox vaccination.

I had a simple eye test, a few pokes, chest and lungs checked, blood pressure and a blood sample taken. That was it, then back to the waiting room for 5 minutes before paying. I just need to wait 2 days for the blood and x-ray results, if I don't hear anything, that's good. Then the embassy should get the results on Friday.

I left and turned my phone on, it showed 10.57 - So a little over an hour, painless and easy :)


Thanks for the report Gavin...I feel more prepared now knowing a bit more what to expect :thumbs:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-04 11:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Thanks for the info, I know what to expect now - I have mine tomorrow :-)


Hope all goes well for you Gavin :thumbs:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-03 15:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

We received NOA2 TODAY!!!! Soooo happy!!!!!! i hope things start moving now... :wow: :dancing: :P


YAY :dance: 2 weeks ago I think it was 4 of us got our email on the Sunday...hoping for another Sunday party for those still waiting!!! :thumbs:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-02 07:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Oddly, it wasn't received as of Tuesday, but when Tom called last night just before midnight, they gave him our Montreal case number, and said they had just shipped it off! I guess it didn't need to spend much time at NVC at all.

Now comes another long wait for us, because Montreal is known as being notoriously slow... but at least I'm prepared for it :)


So pleased for you! Feels great to be moving forward...at least we know the embassy wait won't be as long as the petition wait :dance:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-01 12:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Rob had his medical yesterday which he said was a breeze. He had a South African doctor, which inspired Rob to quote the movie District 9 the rest of the day. He said the only bad thing was getting to London, as he lives in the southwest in England. Good luck with the medical, Gavin!


How long was he at the clinic for do you know? I'm glad it went well :thumbs:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-08-31 16:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Cool :) I'll have to report back in here on Tuesday after my medical. Hope you have a good day for it!


Excellent! Be good to know how long it takes so I know whether to send mum for a coffee or shopping lol! Hope all goes well for you :thumbs:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-08-31 14:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Oops, I meant medical not interview :-P

The number I called on is 09042-450-100, but it's £1.23 a minute - just so you know. I just said I wanted to check on the status of packet 3 and if it has been sent out. They ask if you have the case id and also ask some security questions. I didn't have to wait long to talk to someone, around 2 minutes once you're through the phone system - I choose the general inquiries option (option 4 I think, or 3). The two times I've called so far have been 8.40am and 1.25pm.

Oh and I did the same :) jumped ahead and booked the medical.


Thanks Gavin :) I'll give it a few days to make its way and then call! Meanwhile i'm all set for a wee day out in London on the 10th! 7am flight down from Edinburgh and last flight back in order to make the most of the day!!! :lol:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-08-31 14:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

You don't need packet 3 for the interview. I've already done all the packet 3 forms, but I've not received the packet 3 letter from the embassy yet. I spoke to them today and there was an issue, they said that our detail looked like an interview date had been issued - but that can't be because my medical isn't until next week.

Hopefully things will get sorted out OK. I've spoken to London twice and both times the service was good :-)


What number do you call for them? Were you able to call and ask them if they had received it yet? Our case just left the NVC yesterday so jumping ahead a bit but just excited to finally be on the move :dance:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-08-31 14:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Congratulations Merryjay76 and Michel and Kim! Happy for you!

I actually received packet 3 from the emabasssy today! Way faster than I thought, but really happy!
So this weekend I have to finalize my forms and everything.
I had to wait for NOA2 to apply for a police certificate, so have to do that on Monday.
I will also schedule the medical on Monday. It looks like I have to go
get x-rays done at one place and blood test at a hospital in Oslo before my medical...
Good news is that the medical for my son cost 100 dollars, not 475 dollars like mine!
X-rays and blood test are additional.
We are moving forward, feels really good!!

I'm thinking of everybody still not approved! There really is no words for comfort, but your time have to come soon. For me the phase
after NOA2 is so much better. I can plan and move forward and know all of this soon will be over.

Happy weekend to all!


Wow that is quick! :thumbs: I hope London is as organized lol! Our case has left the NVC so i've gone ahead and booked my medical so I get to fly down to London from Scotland for a wee day out with mum!!!

Hope all goes well for you :yes:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-08-31 13:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Can someone please help me with how you track your case from NVC to Embassy??
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-08-31 11:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

WE GOT APPROVED!!! HOORAY!!


YAY!!! :dance: Congrats! Welcome to the NVC party :lol:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-08-31 11:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
2 of the "received on 2/24" in the batch i've been watching have been approved today...positive movement...be encouraged everyone :thumbs:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-08-29 13:01:00